Episcopal High School - Accolade Yearbook (Baton Rouge, LA)

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Little Lori Jagisch once ago in amazes the crowd watching the cross country meet, as well as older competitors, with her record setting pace. e most memorable part of this 's season was getting second in e 'cause we didn't really think :ould. Liz Lank I ran cross country because Joanna and I were the only people in 8th grade who ran. I liked it because the high school girls were so nice to us. on White This was a great season because we did so well and formed special friendships as we worked together as a team. Erin Earhart Concentration and effort necessary for successful cross country running reflect in senior Sarah Stevenson's face as she competes in the district meet. Not only did the Cross Country team experience success as a whole, but there were also numerous personal achievements. While their success at the state meet was due to the efforts of everyone, it was especially aided by the top three runners. Sixth grader Lori Jagisch, junior Julia Robertson, and freshman Ashley Stowe placed second, third, and fourth, respectively, out of 103 girls. These three girls furthered their outstanding credits by being designated to be on the all-parish team covering all classifications. According to Lori, whose personal record of 12:34 was the best on the team, It was hard work, but it was worth it. However, while personal records and accomplishments were made, this year's Cross Country team was still. above all, a team. According to head coach Becky Tydor, There was a great deal of support and respect for the runners amongst themselves. Often times, it was the encouragement of a team member that would keep a runner going. Above all, motivation came from working together, being part of a team! This team was led particularly by five seniors- Erin Earhart, Clarice Holliday, Liz Lank, Julie Sternberg, and Sarah Stevenson. According to Julia Robertson, We were all together, like a family. This was due a lot to the seniors' leadership. I'll miss it next year. Although the seniors will be gone. Coach Tydor feels the younger runners are strong, and next year's team will be strong contenders for the state title. (.iris Cross Country Team-Srand ng-Mrs. Tydor, Diana Cronan, Sarah Stevenson, Clarice Holliday, trin Earhart, Liz Lank, Julie Sternberg. Seafed-Kalherine Williams, Joanna Jackson, Allison White, Loti Jagisch, Ashley Stowe, Julia Robertson, Stacey Sims, Katie Sternberg. Girls Cross Country 137

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Individual Effort, Team Spirit Winning Combination For Girls Sixth Grader Lori Jagisch Paced Team To 8-AA Titles k y. .V :f 'ifa' —---- V • £ to t'- Of A't-J I Why would someone run in scorching ninety degree weather? Run in torential downpours? Pound the ground mile after long mile? Work running hills, experiencing pain and sweat-pushing oneself against a clock while gasping for air? Well, each person has her own reason, but luckily for the Girls' Cross Country team, all twelve girls exhibited the dedication to endure this kind of grueling workout day after day. The result of all this hard work was a very successful season, ending in the team's being named District Champs and State Runner-Up. When asked what she thought of their success at state, senior Clarice Holliday responded. The predictions weren't good for us, but we knew we could do it. In jJJilion to the long hours spent running, weight training helped runner like Julia Robertson and Katie Sternberg prepare for ti ■ district meet I.V Cross Country

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Catherine Williamson, Katie Sternberg and Erin Earhart contemplate their two mile run that will begin shortly. Turning a corner on the vigorous three mile course at Highland Road Park, Michael Carpenter begins the last stretch to the finish line. Dedicated runner. Liz Lank, practices for an important meet, running on the levee enduring the heat and keeping patient with the long miles ahead of her. I 138