Del Campo High School - Decamhian Yearbook (Fair Oaks, CA)

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if fo- P7 ka 4' With intense concentration, Betina Messner and Jennifer Thompson strive to overtake opponents in the Sacramento Iamboree at CSUS. Jumping up, Karen Tiner, Kristie Tiner, and Traci Giordano limber with an easy workout following their meet the previous day. T N IMPRESSIVE START raises hopes'for the Girls' Track team as they begin their season with high expectations and several victories Through the i drizzling rain, the runners plodded on to a fourth place finish T amongst the eighteen teams present at the Sacramento Iam- boree, which was held on March 13 at CSUS. This impressive start for the Girls' Track team began with victories in their first two meets against a variety of op- ponents such as Bella Vista, Grant, and Casa Roble. Their excellent begin- 'ning was not, however, accomplished without a tremendous amount of hard work and dedi- cation. We have really hard workouts, but it helps to condition us, said Iean Spangenberg. The hard work was promoted by their coach Nancy Severance who had coached track at Del Campo for two years and also had previous coach- ing experience. An ac- complished runner, Se- verance won the Nat- ional Championships for Sacramento State Uni- versity in the 800, and was also ranked fourth in the United States. I feel that my running experience gives me a necessary insight into the girls styles and individ- ual needs and also allows me to know their ca- pabilities, said Sever- ance. Her excellent coaching, was supplemented by the help of two assistant coaches, Mary Aude and Iennifer Johnson. Aude and Johnson also had previous running ex- perience, but all three coaches focused on separ- ate events. While Iohn- son worked on field events and Aude with the sprinters, Severance put her attention to- wards the long distance runners. With the combined talent of the coaches and the runners, the team expressed aspirations as to the outcome of their season. The coaching is tougher this year, but because of it we work harder and are a better team, said Sarah Smith. Girls' Track

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With a graceful leap, Steph- anie Barr conquers the hurdle in a meet at Del Campo. The team this year looks really good and We all expect to have a great season. -Coach Nancy Severance bn. Girls Track. Front Row. Amy Klekowski, Iulie Price, Iean Spangenberg, Tiner, Kristie Tiner, Iackle Nasca. Second Row: Kelli Allen, Stephanie Jennifer Thompson, Beth Zelinski, Iulie Ferrara, Ioanna Beaubien, Stroup Third Row: Traci Giordano, Iennifer Davis, Sarah Smith, 'l Roberts Kim Westlund, Michelle Benedict. Back Row: Ienny Hilsinger, Zorichak, Betina Messner, Heather Yost, Michelle Dushku, Amy Suzanne Stlehr With a smile of encourage- up and over, jennifer Davis ment, Assistant Coach Mary and Amy Sparks leap over the Aude gives Karen Zorichak some hurdles in a trial run before tips at an after school practice. their race. w ff A x X Q XG: 'T .5-' A K 22 0 How ffffb f is U .................,........ V. AM I

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Taking a breath of airy Brian Reaching for the sky, Sara Lee Martel practices his breast- turns to the side for a breath of stroke for the individual air during a set of 100 yard medley. freesty1e's in practice. IFFERE T smokes M help the swim team along with new Coach Wayne Geri improve times for the SGHSOII After being away from the swim program for eight years Coach Wayne Geri returned to coaching. I returned to coaching because I thought I could contribute to the pro- gram, said Coach Geri. With three coaches, Wayne Geri, George Sir- ovy, and Roxanne Iohn, the team was divided up into three groups accord- ing to their ability. Swimmers entered the cool 72 degree water on HS .' e. - 230 v w . March 2 to improve stroke technique and build endurance for the six week season ahead. With the goals for every swimmer to improve times and work to his or her capacity the program was underway. There were almost as many reasons for joining the swim team as swim- mers. I joined the swim team to get more involved in school. I think its fun because a lot of my friends are there, said freshman Emily Aichele. Time trials were held on March 14 in order to place swimmers for the upcoming meets. In the pouring rain we tried to swim our best times. The wind was blowing and the water felt like it had never been heated, said Pam Powers. Practice was a difficult part of the season as swimmers averaged 4500 yards a workout which was equivalent to two and a half miles. Practices are a lot tougher. I like the yardage though and feel better, said Ray Witkowski. The swim team was smaller this ear but the people involved in the program were more dedicated. People are a lot more dedicated. I am working a lot harder because I want to improve, said Tiffany Kuhn. if W LZ f ' ' ff fn, , an Vai Q 'f 'ffl' ' 0 , if 4.,.y,,2r.?y, X X V, Ziff, ff . , 'W A f. f , gfagfrmy iw ,rw fwff f , , wa. , f fM!fffWfffy,f. X' .ZW . Zfffy' gr VZ, f 7 X V . 7 , f y. ,.--3-i..j.gj 2 A, ff' W ' 'MV Z Kr V 1 'ra fs'ff6m-he