Decatur Central High School - Hawkeye Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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Winning has become our style There was every reason to show D.C. pride in the 1986 men ' s track team. One of the team ' s major goals was to end with an undefeated record and that they did. Perry Meridian was thought to be a problem, but our Hawk run- ners out-raced them. Besides the miraculous dual team record, the Hawks had some surprising finishes in major meets. They finished 3rd in the Southport a nd Pike relays. They also finished well in the County, Sectionals, and Regionals, proving they could com- pete with the ranked teams. Leading the way were two seniors, each being able to share the glory in being a state finalist and break- ing a school record. Senior Linus Peck became the record holder in the 800 meter and was conference champ. Senior Bob Carr was coun- ty champ while holding the discus record. Senior John Hightower also proved his running ability by plac- ing second on the all-time list in the 400 meter. Senior Chuck Brallier pole vaulted, high jumped, and long jumped to help score points. The Most Valuable Player Award went to Linus Peck, who competed in the 1600, 800, and the 1600 relay. The Citizenship Award went to Senior John Hightower. Coach Ted Fisher commented, I was very proud of the team this year, being able to maintain their undefeated record. But consider- ing that this year ' s team was very young, while being well-balanced and having depth, next year ' s team should be even better. ' . A ■ ' , . 7 . , x J . jL,Ak . . Senior Bob Carr demonstrates his strength by throwing the discus. Bob was one of the fifteen track men who lettered. 62 Men ' s Track

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Making a great effort, Senior Robby Richards attempts to dive at the ball. As the only girl on the team, Freshman Shawn Smith shows her skills to play in a traditionally all-male sport. Soccer 61

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Men ' s Varsity Track Row 1 — Brian Harrington. Randy Ficklin, John Hightower, Aaron Barker, Jeff Rustman, John Lay, Scott Purdue, Dave Mynatt, and Chuck Brallier. Row 2 — Leroy Williams, Jay Eu banks, Mark Dennis, Terry Shirrell, Greg Brown, Coach Fisher and Bobby Guerra. Row 3 — Joe Woods, Oscar Ball, Scott Thompson, Bobb Carr, Matt Gaston, and Coach Elson Benedict. Men ' s Varsity Track D.C. Opp 84 Brownsburg 27 84 Northwest 47 78 Howe 49 101 Franklin Community 26 76 Perry Meridian 58 76 Brebeuf 25 3rd Southport Relays 8 6th C.S.A.C. 8 56 Pike 50 56 Franklin Central 53 73 Pike Relays 53 81 Whiteland 46 8th Marion County 15 5th Sectionals 18 9th Regionals 31 Reserve Mens Track Row 1 — Scott Ferrar, Randy Ficklin, David Nelson, Ron Jackson, Steve Day, John Marbach. Row 2 — Ron Bowen, Tim Sims, Ralph Sheard, Chris Tetrick, Jim Yates, Sean Ridge, Matt Gault, Kevin Fishburn, and Chuck Lee. Row 3 — Jerry Ahem, Joe Woods, Coach Benedict, Coach Ted Fisher, Jay Eubanks and Matt Gaston. Sophomore Scott Purdue strides out to overcome his opponent to win the two- mile event in the Pike Relays. Men ' s Reserve Track D.C. Opp 86V2 Brownsburg 21 ¥2 86V2 Northwest 31 98 Howe 25 96 Franklin Community 21 55 Perry Meridian 74 55 Brebeuf 4 49 Pike 66 49 Franklin Central 24 98 Whiteland 25 3rd Quaker Classic 13 Mens Track 63