Central Catholic High School - Lance Yearbook (Lafayette, IN)

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The Cross Country team finished the season with a 7-11 slate. This was a respectable record since they only had two men returning from last year ' s squad. Captain Mark Hilt, collected six individual first place finishes and the teams Most Valuable Runner award. Along with a new crop of runners, the team also got a new coach — Mr. Dave Worland. Mr. James Croussore, our athletic director had a hard time finding a new coach and due to this the team got off to a slow start. The late start in practicing espe- cially hurt the team because most of the boys hadn ' t had previous exper- ience and didn ' t know how to pre- pare for the season on their own. The two returning men, Mark Hilt and Larry Veracco were the only runners who had previous exper- ience, and they set the pace for the team all year long. Coach Worland had a helper this year that drove to the majority of the meets. Mr. Hilt really helped the team out this year by providing the transportation to most of the races that were held away, said Coach Worland. The team showed their gratitude by awarding Mr. Hilt with a Cross country shirt, the same kind that all the runners received. Rev. Donald Tracey, who had coached the team for 14 years, had decided to retire after compiling an amazing 179-29 record. Mr. Wor- land knew he was stepping into a very successful program, but he felt that since most of the squad would be returning, he would have the nu- cleus for a strong team next season. 1: A tired Brian Roark completes his last Vi mile with determination. 2: Bill Bryant offers a helping hand to Thad Hainje as he suffers a leg cramp. 3: With a will of iron, captain Marl Hilt runs hard to bring in another first. 4: The end of the run gives Larry Varacco, Thad Hainje and Brian Roark a chance to take a breather. 5: At the end of a meet. Coach Dave Worland reviews the days statistics with Mr. Bir. 6: 1979 Cross Country; 1st Row; Bill Bryant, Dick Bailey, John Bayley. Dave Snyder, Mark Hilt. 2nd Row; Brian Corns, Scott Gariott, Larry Veracco, Thad Hainje, Bri- an Roark, Bill Kerr, Coach Dave Worland. 7: Award Winners; Brian Roark (Ml), Mark Hilt (Cap., M.V., M.A.). cross country 173

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