Eastside High School - Ram Country Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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-- Track Team continued working toward athletic achievement. Pole-vaulting, putting-the-shot, broad jump, and hurdles were all track events participated in by the Eastside Rams. Coach Gustin managed each of these events to produce winning, disciplined athletes. Many practice hours were held after school at the newly- constructed track. Team members often specialized in more than one competitive event. Track meets were held in surrounding cities such as Palatka and Newberry as well as at Eastside. Transportation was the school van. 3 -3 Ah . mfg wyfgp-v L.,.,,,J- 1 301 Track ' -1.21',if?5?il .2 .. 't if 1' K Q. K tt.. 3 1. Team member Roger Newton warms up before a meet. 2. Lisa Plemmings stretches during prac- tice to avoid straining muscles. 3. Staci Calhoun jumps his highest.

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J .V. Softball Coach gave team pride and spirit. Coach Moran was the new coach for the Junior Varsity Soft- ball team. He worked them many hard, long hours after school everyday and some players didn't have a great attitude for this, but they soon learned that practice makes perfect. Those long hours paid off. One player said, f'The practice was really worth it. It gave them more determination to strive for their goals. During the season, the players gained new learning exper- iences and had fun at the same time. They had a good seasong they played well and helped each other out. When one was having a problem with a particular stunt, they would all pitch in so the team would be the best. With all this team effort, the Rams made the 8l-82 year the best one yet. 1980-81 EHS Suwannee 32-31 EHS Santa Fe 23-18 EHS Buchholz 37-22 EHS Newberry 33-40 EHS Buchholz 28-22 EHS Palatka 44-19 EHS GHS 32-45 EHS Suwannee 36-47 EHS Forest 37-23 EHS Santa Fe 44-36 EHS Newberry 33-37 EHS Palatka 33-26 1. Players work out hard before a long and strenuous practice. 2. FIRST ROW: Birgetta Bailey, Judith Peacock, Tonya Poole, Emmalee Mitchell. SECOND ROW: Claire Hill, Devonia Harris, Tonya Wimberly, Katrice Weary, Janice Hill, Shirley Myhand. THIRD ROW: Katrina Daniels. J.v. Softballfl29

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Cross Country -- Experience was gained by Cross Country members. Cross country running was one of the most grueling, demand- ing events offered through Eastside's athletic program. These athletes were extremely self-disciplined and hard-working. Coach Barbara Gustin put in many long hours of practice time, as did the team members. The team had a good season, working their hardest at a sport they enjoyed. Members competed with other area high school teams in many varied events such as the three-mile run and the one-mile run. Competition was sometimes tough, sometimes easy, but the Rams always came out the good sportsmen they are. Individual achievements were attained, and although the team may have lost as a whole, members came back having accomplished something on their own, a personal achievement. l. Dawayne Cole and Sheri Stinson talk with Sgt. Palmer before leaving for a meet. 2. Team members get off to a good start. 3. FIRST ROW: Jan Richard- son, Sheri Stinson, Jennifer Jonas, SECOND ROW: Dawayne Cole, Jimmy Wilson, Ms. Barbara Gustin, coach. Cross Countryf 1 31