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

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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

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'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

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Chris Wilson seems to fly over the high bar. Attaining an average height of 6'4, Chris was Ashbrook's most outstanding jumper. Qs.. is in is They jump. They run. They win! The tension builds, you start to feel the butterflies in your stomach, you approach the starting line and get into position, the gun is fired and you're off, trying to break away from the pack, As you end the first , two laps you start to feel the strain, but the excitement of the moment fills you, and you push even harder. As you approach the finish line all you can think is 'get ahead and win! You feel that last burst of energy and cross the finish line first! You've just won your first race and all your hard work and training has paid offll Of course, running events aren't the only aspect of track, The field events are equally as strenuous and take just as much practice and dedication. The boys' track team of 1982, coached by lohn Moose, had an over-all finish of third in the conference. Bill Will was conference champion and 3rd in the state both his junior and senior years, great concentration and skill, David Belk crosses the last hurdle on his way to the finish line. Sports! 179