Del City High School - Eagle Yearbook (Del City, OK)

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Pfoflwflwlif f J1M Z 3 2 ith athletics, being true to your school translated into being Utrue to your team , a task that fans in the stands approached with characteristic Eagle flair. For the duration of competition, the field, court, or diamond became an extension of the school and the athletes the finest representatives in their respective divisions that Del City could offer. Being true to a team meant entirely different things to competitors and fans. For those who played, dedication was measured by sacrifice: making every practice, re- gardless of anything else, losing those few pounds to make their desired weight, learning the fine art of disci- pline, either willingly or not. For fans, dedication came through the investing of time and energy. By attending every home game or match and going on the road with their team when it was so required, Eagle spectators infused their team with a part of their unbridled enthusi- asm. Playing to win was important, but everyone knew that being true to the team went beyond that. Players were expected to work as one and build a trust between themselves that was necessary when play reached a crucial stage, Meeting and surpassing personal goals helped increase confidence, but it was working as a team that produced the greatest results of all. Sports division C

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im Q djs Backyard jock Though not an othcial team sport at Del Clty Erlc Rtchardson enjoys skateboardmg as an energetic outlet Photo by B Hom 3 NM 'Q 'af f 'iff S. '

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Record Breaking Kenny Davis' record of l,399 yards in one foot- ball season seemed uns touchable, then along came Vernon Brown. His l,600+ yardage shat- tered Davis' record of the year before. Teammate Chad Treadwell, senior, re- marked on Brown's suc- cess, l'He works as hard or harder than anyone to be great. Vernon also competed in track. Last year during track season he pulled a hamstring and had to re- frain from competition for six weeks. Brown planned to con- tinue his education at ei- ther Stanford or OU. l've always pictured myself succeeding, said the ZOO lb. tailback. Brown summed up his feelings about football with this, l'lt's the feeling you can't get anywhere else. I Varsity football Head-to-head As the Eagle offense lines up for a play against the Moore Lion S defense, Senior lim King, gives out the signal. Photo by B Horn Bomber crun ch! Tacklers 344, Anthony Florrow, and 47533, Chad Treadwell stop the Bomber running back short of the first clown. Photo by B Horn P 5 M i, X K as kg A i K Nl 9 t l -A SA- 1 'HN img? WA, is 319.52 an