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

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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

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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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--- Tennis With new and old talent, the tennis team hoped to do well. With only 5 returning players on both the Girls' and Mens' Tennis team, the out look for the new season was not a promising one. The Ram tennis team practiced 3 days a week from 3:00 to 5:00 at Northeast Park and Meadow Brooks with the assistance of Coach Alan Pierce and Jeff Pyne. The main goal for the team was to help the new players gain confidence and experience in playing tennis. Paige Trippensee, a Lady Ram tennis player, said, Everyone on the team has the desire to win, but with such a young team, I don't think we'll do as good as we want? l. FIRST ROW: Rhonda Black, Willow Mac- kenzie. SECOND ROW: Paige Trippensee, Amber Goggin, Tammy Whaley, 2, Mike Mor- ris fires one back to an opponent. ,. x ' 2. is l32fTennis it 'spina W. 12 '