Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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n D U©(fraDm) 208 ■ Cross Country Exemplifying a winning attitude throughout the season, the girls cross-country team captured a state championship. April Bailey stated, “We endured a lot of hard work and muscle strain, but the state championship was well worth it, even though we didn’t have much support from the studentbody.” lish a good record for them- selves, finishing in the top five at state competition. The cross-country team brought home their first state cham- pionship without much recog- nition from the studentbody. My season started out slow and awful due to injuries. Sup- port from my teammates and Coach Jensen helped me to recover and compete at state. It would have been great if the studentbody would have sup- ported us. but our determina- tion to be the best is what helped us succeed. Team- work and support were the key to a successful finish of the season’s meets. Heading of the school field onto the neighborhood terrain ot the cross- country course. Kristen Aure and Mmdy Arrington see another victory for the undefeated girls team. Exasperation, sweat and a lot of hard work determined the overall success of the cross-country team. Both the boys and girls teams practiced every night after school taking advantage of the years ex- tended warm weather. In the end the numerous miles ran and the long hours of grueling practice paid off. Finishing the year with the state champion- ship. the girls were very ex- cited about the outcome. I don’t know why I spend so much time running and work- ing out because sometimes it is so painful. There is some- thing about competition and the great feeling of having control of every muscle in my body that spurs me on and makes me feel good.’’ com- mented Michelle Stewart. Many long hours of practice helped the boys team estab-

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In the middle ol the crowd. Doug Bou droux rises over the Bengals “Unity makes us Winners. ” Sam Mismash J.V. BASKETBALL TEAM Row 1: Phil Peterson-Coach Row 2: Todd Larson. John Day. Brad Harr. Joel Kempner. Chuck Osieja. Todd Rehder. Sam Mis- mash. Steve Hardy.

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ft Running cross country helped me learn about my• self and what my limits and boundaries are.” Kevin Arrington Pausing for a quick breather, Dar- rell Orgil relaxes before a region match with Kearns Surging onward to the shot of Mr Farrer’s gun, the homecourse was once again the site of runners chal- lenging their endurances GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY Season Record: 6 wins 0 Losses Region 1st Place Provo Invitational: 1st Place Murray Invitational 1st Place State: 1st Place (low score wins) Alta 20-41 Brighton 16-42 Bingham 18-44 Taylorsville 15-50 Kearns 20 - 39 Hillcrest 16 -47 West Jordan BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Season Record: 4 Wins 2 Losses Region: 1st Place State 9th Place (low score wins) Alta 20 - 40 Brighton 30 - 25 Bingham 18 -44 Taylorsville 15-50 Kearns 33 - 22 Hillcrest »15-48 West Jordan GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY: Row 1 Ramie Jones. Tammy Garrett. Ashley Rust. Ladee Jensen. Cheryl Pickett. Gineal Davidson. Ray Jenson — coach. Row 2 Karen Kenneth. Kristin Glazier. Kirsten Aure. Erin Wash. Mar- nie Atkinson. Heather Hall. Row 3 Melanie Pace. April Baily. Whitney Milligan, Michelle Stewart. Mynde Ar- rington. BOYS CROSS COUNTRY: Row 1 Greg Olsen. Lavoy Whitmore. Mike Childs. Daryl Orgill. Russ Steeneck. Kevin Arrington. Steve Hulse. Dave Stott. Row 2 Calvin Bond. Richard Gale. Scott lewis. Doug Sweet. David Barrett. Grant Lundberg. Dave Brin- ton. Danny Smith Row 3 Jack Jones. Paul Thayne. Todd Larsen. Shane Jones. Mike Jones. Dave Lehman. Jeff Crawford. Row 4 Rob Fkblad. Jeff Lambert. Rob Blair, Dave Douglas. Arnold Chester. Ron 0 Steve Fulmer. Ray Jenson coach • Cross Country ■ 209