Douglas MacArthur High School - MacArtair Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Kenny Cooke exerts his strength. David Martinez patlently awaits his turn in the track meet. -4 ......, ,. ..,,, N -:X .T QQQE E 4 N Ily ontiveras On your marks, get set, GO! , thinks Tammy Watson. Coach Larry Gnatzlg is overwhelmed by the performance of his track team. Members of the track team proudly show off their achievements. 183 track

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HECK 182 Placing fourth in state competition, Chris Jasek displays her exceptional talent. 'tw lw' 5Wiz...1TEafE3'iJ3vXs. 2 ff and Running on the Right Track! Overall this season was one of the best ever, bragged Coach Larry Gnatzig. Although only placing third in district, the team always performed at their highest level. Long hours, countless laps around the track, cramps, sweat and dedication were just part of what it took to be a track team member. You had to believe in what you were doing. You had to know all the hard work you were putting in was going to pay off, ex- plained Coach Gnatzig. For some seniors it did just that. Frederick Walker won a scholarship to TSU, David Martinez earned one to Houston Baptist University and the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offered one to James Burnett. One of the most unique groups of individuals ever to run for Mac! thur was the girls' track team, 2 cording to Coach Marcus Mose Five ladies qualified for regionals ai one for state. Chris Jasek, who had one of tl most successful seasons of h career, placed fourth in the two m run at state. Chris received scholz ship offers from Northeast Louisia and Abilene Christian College. Regional qualifiers were Ch Jasek with two first places, one the mile and one in the two mile. L da Brewer also took firsts in shot p and discus. Second place in disc went to Oneka Banks. Betty Boyei took second in the 100 meter da and Sophia Garcia placed second the two mile. dps

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varsity baseball 184 Slzlng up his opponent, Richard Ledesma gets ready to fire one over home plate. f Varsit Baseball Swings Into Action Hard Work. A lot of hard work, was what being on the varsity baseball team was all about, ex- plained pitcher Richard Ledesma. Very hard practices and running the diamond were just a few ways the team practiced. But the practice paid off. The team finished second in district with a 7-3 district record. A very excited team went to the play-offs. A defeat in the first play- off game brought the season to an end. Richard Ledesma bragged, We were proud that we went to the play-offs because we accomplished what other teams would hax wanted to do. Most outstanding and most in proved players were Richar Ledesma for best pitching, Danr Gomez for hitting and Keith Hill fm hitting. The key to our success last yea was our very young players. 'Youtl' in other words, stated Coac Crocket Dubose. Coach Dubose e pects this youth coupled with the enthusiasm and love for the game ' take them back to the play-offs ne year. dps by