Calallen High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Corpus Christi, TX)

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In the finishing stretch. Ruben Ruiz, senior, strives to get ahead with Erik Lynch, junior, just a few paces behind. iPhoto by Lisa Segarsj Winners Experience It All The track season started just like any other. Everyone had high hopes that this Would be the season Calallen would dominate the district in track. There is no reason Why We shouldn't win. We have good distance people and good sprinters from last year, Coach Steve Campbell said at the be- ginning of the season. Runners Went through inten- sive practice sessions to pre- pare to face their tough oppo- sition. Hours of drills stressing indi- vidual and team achievement were performed by dedicated athletes. The team didn't win district, but they placed second. Several members of the team had outstanding performances throughout the season. Ruben Ruiz placed third in the two mile run, but because House Bill 72 disqualified the second place finisher, he W able to compete at the regior meet. Edward Ramirez thre the discus and placed second district and eighth at regional In the 330 hurdles, Ieff Walls placed first at district and qu4 ified for the regional me' Shannon Cunningham placl second in the 400m dash a: fifth at regionals. Iames Alejandro placed se ond in the 800m run, whi qualified him to the regior meet. The sprint relay placl second at district and eighth regionals. Team members We Ieff Walker, Matt Paschc Shannon Cunningham, ai Charles Iones. The mile relay placed first district, second at regionals an eighth at state. Members of t team were Ieff Walker, Sha non Cunningham, Charl Iones, and Matt Paschal. Firing off. Starting off the 400 meter dash, Shannon Cunningham, sophomore, pushes Off the blocks. iPhoto by Elizabeth Brammerj Hot on the trail oi a Coyote. Inches behind, Erik Lynch keeps his pace as attempts to overtake a Coyote runner. iPhoto by Lisa Segarsj 123 X -. ' Ll' 'J' VV A Boys' Varsity Track Pages

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Devotion Working hard Dedicated athletes could be found on and off the field, in the weight room, on the tennis court, but often overlooked were the junior varsity and freshman track team where dedicated athletes got their start. Since the top runners were placed on varsity, the junior var- sity and freshmen were often considered the less experienced. That's what junior varsity is about: it's doing a lot of hard work so you learn at the early stage to prepare you for the varsity level, Robert Romos, junior, said. Their strength and determina- , , if! A ,l, V jg , in Leaving ground. Leaping over the hurdles, Keith Martin, junior, sails toward the finish. Freshmen boys track team - jfronti Mike McCreary, Ryan Kappes, Dominic Busta- mante, Ramiro Garza, Xavier Martinez, Ctopl Stephen Claybrook, Patricia Lewinski, Greg Tegarden, Matt Whetstone, Chris Freeman, Phil Rusher, Anthony Chavez. Relaxing. Lying in the sun, Stephen Cagle, sophomore, prepares mentally for his next pole vault. I 30 lvgif , JV and Freshmen Boys' Track tion led to their hunger for suc- cess. They've seen so many var- sity teams' victories they know that they will one day have to continue the success. The molding and developing of a devoted athlete occurred when they started working together to achieve both individual and team goals. Another key to their win- ning program was strong faith in each other and good strong lead- ership by team members to help keep spirits high. The boys dedication to their team produced exceptional re- sults. Crossing the finish line. Iust a fe yards ahead, Brian Barrett, junic brings in the last leg oi the mile rela A ,--1 4 .5 - 1- ATSISETV' 1 if -in 4 - 5 lf t'1 -l:5FfW'P 'L