East Kentwood High School - Skyliner Yearbook (Kentwood, MI)

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WV I? I fc LY Girls' Track Fantastic! The racking up of firsts, seconds, and thirds by the Girls' Track Team put them on top of the conference for their 1983 season. Their conference championship consisted of seven wins and no losses. The champions were coached by Mike Dubois, Larry Vanderstelt, Terri Gilger, and Laura Verbrugge. Their team cap- tains were Jill Shaver, Bev Wolford, and Donna Andary. Not only did the female falcons win the O.K. Conference, but they took a few invitational titles, such as Wyoming Park Relays and West Ottawa Relays. Two girls from the team qualified for the State Finals. They were Jill Shaver and Kathy Thompson. Jill finished fifth in the mile, and ninth in the two-mile. Kathy finished 13th in the two-mile. When asked how he felt about the girls' season, Coach Dubois replied, Fantastic. QA, A fast start by the girls' distance runners. QBT The Girls' 1983 Track Team. QCQ Donna Andary concentrates forthe last hurdle. QDJ Ray Rosen flies high. 100 Sports

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F 'Q ggssg fl Boys' Track Best Around The 1983 Boys' Track Team came out on top in the O.K. Red Conference with seven wins and no losses. The Falcons proved again to be the best around. The coaches for the 1983 season were Chuck Drnek, Rich Doyle and Jeff Black. Captains for this champion- ship team were Craig Green, Kevin Stankey and Stuart Meyer. The team also took first in Pat Patterson Relays and West Ot- tawa Relays. The Falcons that made it to State were Mike Kaz- mierski, Jesse Heard, Cal Hawkins, Matt Geerlings, Morrie Fongers, John Earhart, Stuart Meyer, Craig Green, and Kevin Stankey. The whole team really did what they had to this year, we're very proud of them, remarked Coach Drnek. lAi The 1983 Boy's Track Team. QBJ A perfect handoff by East Kentwood. QCJ Mike Kazmlerskl finishes ahead of the opposition. Sports 101