Smoky Hill High School - Yearbook (Aurora, CO)

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Courtney Stevenson, Sarah Lienart and Cordina Bandara show team unity. Kim Haas and Jill Soukup compete side by side. Cordina Bandara gives it her all for Smoky Hill. Kim Haas runs hard in a grueling meet. Cross Country 181

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Dynamic Lady Buffs The 1984 girls cross country team was as dynamic as ever. Everywhere the girls went this year they showed class and pride, but it didn't end there, because success was always evident. The girls had an ability to rise to the occasion, said coach Mike Renes. The key to the years success was not just Lori Fitzgerald, who placed second in state, but the solid depth of the runners supporting her. Early in the season the girls developed team unity, and a strong belief in one another's abilities. This gave Smoky Hill a certain competitive edge over other teams, and they used this edge to place high in all their meets. Consistently Smoky Hill was considered an underdog, but the girls proved they could rise to the occasion and win. Scoreboard Smoky Hill Classic First Kfield of fourl Aurora City Championships Third lfield of sixl Ponderosa Invitational First lfield of tenl Aurora Invitational Fifth ltield of thirty-twol Pueblo Central Invitational ' Third lfield of twenty-seven! Smoky Hill Invitational Fourth lfield of twenty-threel Centennial Championship Third lfield of thirteenl State Championship Sixth lfield of twenty-fourl I 'P-fillfllm Lori Fitzgerald makes her move for victory. The Smoky Hill girls cross country team prepares for the start of the race. 180 Cross Country

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Team Effort Smoky Hill cross country runners in the past have established a tradition of excellence. This year's team dedicated themselves to uphold the expected standards of high quality. The runners consisted mainly of underclassmen with little experience. The runners were very dedicated and deter- mined. Mr. Renes said, Smoky Hill's cross country runners are some of the most dedicated athletes at Smoky Hill, devoting many long hours and miles during the off season. The lack of experience and the age of the team did not discourage them. They managed to maintain a high level of consistency throughout the year. There were three goals set. The main two were to qualify for state and to place among the top ten. After months of preparation the team put forth all efforts, made state, and placed eleventh. This was achieved by accomplishing the third goal, which was to improve weekly. Each individual strove for perfection. Among the top performers were Jr. Laroche, Karl Wiegand, Kelly Gillespie, and Ron Searle. Scoreboard Smoky Hill Classic First ffield of fourl Aurora City Championships Second Ifield of sixl Ponderosa Invitational First Ifield of tenl Aurora Invitational Fourth ffield of 327 Pueblo Central Invitational First Ifield of 27l Smoky Hill Invitational Second Cfield of 23D Centennial Championship Third Cfield of 13l State Championship Eleventh tfield of 24D 182 Cross Country A'-'yt-v Top row Ken Ryan, John Reidy, Ken Smith, Kelly Billespie, Kevin Reidy, Karl Wiegand, Eric kos, Chris Ryan Jeff Bliven, Tyler Wilson, Dave Ruiz, Second row Eric Ames, Dave Hewitt, Bryce Hiigel, Ron Searle, Ed Mock Ray Anderson, Mike Furina, Ted Tendell, Travis Wright, Paul Stretesky, Third row Andy Kitlowski, Rodger Kitlowski Jim Rockwell, Jr. Laroche, Jason Clark, Don Kocuba, Jon Long, Pedro Gonzalez, Prukash Mehla, Danny Fernandez Fourth row Lori Wayne, Angi Rohzon, Courtney Stevenson, Coach Mike Renes, Don Hill, John Budd, Allyson Allen Lisa McFadden, JoAnne Seeberg, Kim Haas. Fifth row Karri Rolfson, Sheri KoCuba, Lori FitzGerald, Jill Soukup Michelle Baumar, Sarah Lienert, Tina Robinson, Lesley Chilcott, Corina Bandara, Ann Como, Carla Davis.