Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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Oh no. I think my aborts just ripped! Lots of stretching exercises and warm-ups keep Donnie Knott in shape for a Cross Country run — no ripped shorts Look at that guy go! Billy Tucker, Brad Pelzar, and either. Donnie Knott look on at Cross Country practice. Boy, I can sure tell that mom didn't use Downy! Ruth Cole takes a breather after a run. Girls Cross Country — Mary Jean Devillio. Bonnie Warring, Ruth Cole, Karen Davis, and Vicki Devillio Cross Country : Girls Scoreboard CHS OPPONENT 23 LaPlata 36 21 Great Mills 38 22 Leonardtown 36 27 Thomas Stone 31 Boys Cross Country — Front Row: Donnie Knott, Brad Pelzar. Back Row: Finley Davis, Steve Nelson, Dennis Repasi, Billy Tucker, Tim Bennet. Mike Curtz. Alden Estep. Bovs Scoreboard CHS OPPONENT 16 McDonough 44 20 Northern 36 22 Leonardtown 37 22 Northern 39 22 St. Mary’s Ryken 39 20 LaPlata 40 31 Great Mills 25 20 Calvert 40 28 Leonardtown 30 20 Calvert 36 20 McDonough 40 16 Thomas Stone 42 Competition Cross Country 163 -

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One Foot Leads to Another Relieved and disappointedWord’s which sound so contradic- tory, yet reflected the attitude of Senior-runner Timmy Bennett. Done in by youth and inexperience, the Cross Country struggled through this season with limited success. These reasons may not ex- plain fully the 2-10 Boy’s Cross Country Record, and the Girl’s Cross Country, 0-4 Record, but to be confronted by the competition they faced during this season, the reason should merit some consideration. This Cross Country season was not a complete failure. Runners stayed very close to their competitors and ran well. They stuck with it through thick and thin. After all, the season wasn’t complete hopeless journey, they had a terrific meet against Great Mills, our Favorite Competition. They also were in first place in the St. Mary’s County Schools Competition, and sixth out of eighteen teams in SMAC. So, the Cross Country Teams will hold their heads up high and look to next season with hopes of better days. Although the season wasn't filled with victory parties, the team should be awarded with respect and pride for staying with the sport and putting out the prac- tice and effort they did. Time for a new pair of odor eaters? Steve Nelson gets prepared for a Cross Country match. What? Run another mile? Tim Bennet takes 5 in between runs to watch. f 162 Competition Cross Country

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Finishing First, at Last!! One of the biggest achievements in CHS hockey history was made this season. Beginning late in July, the team members attended hockey camp at CHS for a week. Their instructors from all over the U.S. taught our hockey players the skills they needed for a winning season. Once the camp was over, the hard work began. Coach Nan- cy Bottorf had her players at school running, drilling, and playing with determination for a winning season. CHS hard work paid off, and a few team members will easily forget the 84-85 season. The team won their regional games and proceeded to the Maryland semi-finals. Things were looking up early in the season. Chopticon had 1 loss to Hebron. The Leonardtown Chopticon game was a heartbreaker. We lost 3-2. The team was now more determined than ever to break the Raiders 43 game winn- ing streak. In the regional championships Leonardtown and Chop- ticon met again, this time at Leonardtown. The excitement mounted . . . our players were ready to play hockey. The lead was taken by Chopticon 2-0 in the first half. In the second half 1 point was scored making it 2-1. The game was edgy. Chopticon’s sidelines were wat- chinig with enthusiasm as the final seconds ran off the clock. Players, spectators and coaches ran on to the field to share in the winning spirit. Chopticon had beaten the Raiders 6 year winning streak! Although the Braves ended with a loss to Magruder, the season was complete. Few of us will forget the good times . . . the bus rides home with the radio blasting, the “massive” jokes and the stops at Columbia Mall. CHS hockey players have a lot to be proud of because You Did It. It’ easier to play with your eye» open. But Sandi Banagan does just fine with 'em closed. Hold it right there! Toni Trimbath with a reverse stick in the Leonardtown Game. 164 COMPETITION Field Hockey