Bedford Junior High School - Transition Yearbook (Temperance, MI)

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At a home meet freshman Greg Moore and 8th grader Darron Signs sprint across the Bedford finish line to help our track team score a win. 94; w Freshmen Brennan Channer skillfully runs the 880 Sprinters Andy Atkinson and Matt Parachek exchange the baton during the 880 race. relay. from low - Kevin Shoup. Mark Ellls. Ted Scadnlczuk, Mark Kowallk Brian Wlngate, BIII Reau, Brian Rose lad law - Ryan Maler. Aann Colllns, eff Taylor, land Lennard, Keith Stevens. Bob Merritt.Chad GreeleyJefngoJom Owen. Gre Plsandjow l-Mlke Welss, Whlpple, Shawn Carver, Matt Parachek. Alex Davis, Chad wan, Shawn Goldsrmm, Emle Fuller. Scon Stacy, Jlm Sherman, loe lnay, Rick Hart, Ch WestfalL Kevin Howland, leff

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from low: Steve Cousino, Chad Dusseau. Charile Mossburg, lody Blochowski, Todd Herron, Brandon Lenhan, Aaron Braden, Robert Han, Dustin Rayburn. Eugene Mayer. Musch. Dave Rader. Andy Atklnson. Noah Fiedler, Rick Komendera. Mike Kamm, low 1 low 4 Brad Beck, Kevin Hauser, Eric Gun , Craig Shoup, Rafe Mcint'ire. TrentWisehan, Rob Brasel. Mark Bowron. lohn Pruden, Don Curtis. Tray Alcorn. Mark lgnatwsld, Todd Geoff Moore, leff Case, Gre Moore, Tod Bodlne, lack leeff lake, Brandon Kubltz, Montrl. Duane Poole, Greg Koehler. low 3 Jay Villarreal, Chad Cheek, Brian BrzozkaJeff Darrin Brooks, Asad Farah. c Charmer. Boys Track Teams Strive For Success Jumping that last hurdle, sprinting those last few steps, going all out for that distance run were a few things track members enjoyed doing this year. Playing an equally important role were pole vault, shot put, discus, high jump and long jump. March 8th was the date track began for 7th, 8th and 9th grade boys. Our track program is well liked by the students of Bedford Junior High. 8th grader Jeff Taylor remarked, I found that track and field helped me do better in many other sports I participated in. Our program is one of the best programs in the state. it has more than 300 members tboys and girlsi included, quoted 9th grade track coach Mr. Gray. it was agreed that more meets for freshmen would improve our track program for the 9th graders. Also, more track coaches would have benefited the teams and made it easier for runners. Track is a great sport because of the variety of events. it makes you become stronger at other sports too. , remarked 9th grade track coach Mr. Gray. Seventh and eighth grade track coach, Mr. Kreuchauf remarked, I think track developes students better than any other sport. Running is something thatyou can start at young and keep it up as you get older. Also, adding 7th to 8th graders can add maturiety to the 7th graders and they become better sooner. 92 Running the half-mile freshman Jay Villarreal wins agains DeVeaux.

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Girls Track Teams Strive for Perfection I think track is the best sport because it helps your development in many other sports, not to mention that it is good for your health, stated girlsi head coach Mr. Tim Cady. The goals established for the season were for the girls to develop talent, and be the best possible at their event. The track schedule was highlighted by meets against Whitmer, Adrian, and Monroe. Both sprint coach Mr. Lewis Horn and distance coach Mr. Lynn Gray felt Whit- mer was the toughest opponent. The 100 mile club was held to prepare runners for track. A four dollar entry fee was charged, and a five mile race was held with prizes such as New Balance shoes. Participants usually ran the figure eight around the junior and senior high school parking lots, five times each day. The club lasted 22 school days, from the beginning of February to the beginning of March. Winning Girls, Track Teams have been a tradition for ten years. Last year's seventh and eighth grade team suffered one defeat, at home against DeVeaux. The final record for the season was 7-1. The highlight of the season was defeating Whitmer Washington. Top per- formers for the team were Kris Resseguie, Terry Riddle, Kris Utz sprints ahead of the competition during the 2 mile. 7-1 record. 94 lulle Klelfer, Rhonda Elgin, and Shawn Lockery compete against Deveaux during the '84 track season. Deveaux went on to win this meet, leaving Bedford with a Amy Parsil, Kris Utz, Danielle Ransom, Peggy Martin and Kim Horn. Six coaches worked with the team every day after school, instructing in their area of knowledge. Mr. Cady worked with the sprinters, and coached high jump. Mr. John Kreuchauf coached hurdlers, and Mr. Gray in- structed the distance runners. Mr. Ed Mazur coached long jump, and Mr. Horn worked with the shot putters. Former Bedford runners, Kara Walcher, Jim Heebsh and Mike Valdez also helped out. Eighth grade distance runner, Danielle Ransom stated, I think track is beneficial because it gives you self confidence and a good attitude towards running. uTrack is a lot of hard work, said freshman distance runner Amy Parsil, but it all seems to be worth it after the race is over and you've won. A few freshmen were given the opportunity to try out for the varsity team. To make the team, they had to be faster than some of the varsity runners. To run varsity, a runner had to be able to beat the varsity runners consis- tently, and there were not too many who could accom- plish that, commented Mr. Gray.