Chopticon High School - Chopticonian Yearbook (Morganza, MD)

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Dedication to a cause, but dashed hopes and not enough girls. A description of a Fri- day night dance? No, it was the struggle of the Cross Country team. After re- cruiting a few girls, one of whom was a cheerleader, the team was able to compete in the meets. Since Cross Country was more of an individual sport, than a team sport, several in- dividuals stood out. Danny Bennett was named Most Valuable team member and also qualified for State as did Alden Estep. Brad Pelczar won the coaches award, and Bill Tucker was noted for his effort and hard work. The team did bring in several wins which made all their time and effort worth- while. After school one could always find the team running laps or stretching for a long run. Often the team ran as much as five miles a day, but on the day before a meet, they cut back to a mere two or three miles. No one could say the team didn’t give it all they had. Front Row: Alden Estep. Brad Pelczar, Back Row: Billy Tucker. Mike Kurtz, Danny Bennett. Without enough members for an official team, there are no scores, only in- dividual ones. Joining the team was Doris Ridley. Not another twenty-five miles?! Alden Estep after a race catches his breath. Cross Country 15

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Come on, where are the rest of the opponents? The Chopticon Track team waits patiently for the latecomers. Welcome home, baby. Doris Ridly congratulates teammate Billy Tucker. Cross Country

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 Slide your spirit into over- drive. Despite the weather, the varsity cheerleaders showed their spirit, as temperatures were in the 90 s the first game. J.V. Cheerleaders jump high for spirit and pride Kristi Blau veil. Angie Stanch, and Ann Pyles are energized. Fall Cheerleading Yum! Yum! Lynn Bullard fills a pie pan with whipped cream at the fall l ep rally. Mrs. Loeffler, sponsor of the varsi- ty and J.V. cheerleaders, watches the game and cheers along with the cheerleaders.