Ashbrook High School - Leaves of Green Yearbook (Gastonia, NC)

Page 181 text:

'iv 4, ai! 5713 x5HURaq. 0 I ,M 552 .Z ,,a 2 . 1 4 '. i f . -, lch Evans gives Leigh lenkins and Lynn Raus- nberger a serious pep talk before their nt, the 800 meter run. With quick speed, Debra Iackson and Patricia Whitworth soar over the 200 meter hurdles. Dedication Pays Off In recent years, the number of women who participate in sports has increased. Gradually, more and more girls are becom- ing involved in sports. Whether it is basket- ball, or track, girls' sports are attracting a great deal of attention. lt may not seem difficult to be a competi- tor in any sports event, but those who do participate know the real meaning of athlet- ics. lt is not only the hard practices and dedication to the team, but the tight sched- ule that one must keep. The time spent out of season is important also. Track events know no season. In order for a runner to have successful meets, she must practice constantly. As in all other sports, track must be an activity that one enjoys. A participant must be willing to give tremendous effort and determination. As girls' track coach Cary Evans often says, UStrive for self-improve- ment, before you strive to win. Ashbrook had various outstanding run- ners in the 1982 season. Patricia Whitworth, voted most valuable runner, went on to win sectional and state titles in the 200 hurdles and the 200 dash. Kathy Norcross seta new county record in the 2-mile and was chosen most valuable in the county. With more girls running track, Ash- brook's program will become even more successful in the future. via Q X ,,. a ci ct ct Sportsf'I77

Page 180 text:

Front rovy: Susan Moss, Lynn Rauschenberger, Karen Malone, Lynn Cardin, Darnell larrett. Second row: Maggie Will, Leigh Jenkins, Lisa Walsh, Angela Rice, Robin Pratt, Patricia Whitworth, Linda McCoy. Third row: Kathy Norcross, Wanda Mitchell, Debra lackson, Pam Patterson, Faye Pressley, Coach Gary Evans. Not pictured: Kris Angelo, Anna Moree. ,K',w augem Af A ,waxy L ,759 R' :itil Q 7 it is we ici ? 'fl Sophomore Marcie Gosine practices hard with the hope that her cross-country experience will help her with track in the spring. Kris Angelo forcefully hands anchor leg, Lynn Rauschenberger, the baton in the 400 meter re- lay. 176! Sports .:.a WWW we aff Kathy Norcross practices hard in order to be her time for the upcoming meet.

Page 182 text:

ls Andy Warren experiencing the Hagony of defeat or a leg cramp as he runs with David Smith and Thomas Slade USGS all hiS strength tO ir1Cr6aS9 Bill Will? distance of his jump. aw ,, V ima? efw, Qsw, ww + ' ssvlaaf WW y Q Nanny, 9- Front row: Gerald Barnett, Scott Harris, Marvin McGhee, Todd Dover, Andy Warren, Mike Vecchiolla, David Smith, Bill Will. Second row: Mike Beeler, Thomas Slade, Rod Barber, Willie Brazil, Amos Williams, Kenneth Erwin. Third rovv: lohn Brovvn, Chris Wilson, loe Bonnin, Lee Neuman, David Belk, Brooks Eaddy, Bryan Bolick, Barry Lindler. pictured: Bill Ahernethy, left Bryant, Freddie Byrd, lohnny Herndon, Mike Yarborough, 178! Sports