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

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Tough Practices Lead To District Runner-Up Title Team Efforts bring A First At The Lady Knight Relays The 1987 Girls Track team had one of its best seasons ever. Although the first meet had to be cancelled due to bad weather, the following meets proved to be very successful for the Lady Knights. Kim Nadler set a new school record in the 100 m. low hurdles with a time of 17.0. Other outstanding runners included Keclcy Clark in the 100 m. dash, 200 m. dash and the 800 m. run; and Jan Bennett in the 200 m. dash and the 400 m. relay. One highlight of the season was the Kiris' 1st place finish in the Lady Nnight Relays. Helping the team to victory were Charmane Johnson in the shot put, Anna Katherine Coates, in the high jump, and Katie Sternberg in the dis- cus. The District meet capped the season with a second place finish by the Lady Knights. Several members of the team placed high enough to earn the right to compete in the regional meet. The 800 m. relay team of Laura Carpenter, Allyson Lee, Keeley Clark, and Jan Bennett, as well as Heather Brauer in the high jump and Jan Bennett in the 200 m. dash all went to compete in Re-gionals. The girls ended their season having achieved many personal records as well as several great team efforts. Four year veterans Terry Shubkin and Heather Oulton agreed that although the practices at times seemed unbearable, they helped make the team come out on top. With j personal record of 2©' 2 W, sophomore Jane Ann Allwood showed great potential in her first year of putting the shot. 152

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J David Brauer clears 6' 7 at the District Meet to set a new school record, district record, and «tadium record. He later broke this with a jump of 6' 9 . Overall, it was an enjoyable and successful season. Clint Howie 're not just another team out re, we're a family. Coach Dupe's father, teaching us the ropes. Kevin Buchert Michael Ory continues his first place winning streak at the Grizzly Relays, one meet before he broke the school record for the loOO M Run with 4:22 3. This year was a most rewarding one. The guys worked very hard, and it paid off in the end. Coach Brannon LeBIanc Three seniors, Michael Carpenter, David Brauer, and Michael Ory seemed to lead the way. Michael Carpenter was undefeated up to state, David Brauer and Michael Ory remained undefeated through state, and all three set school records in the pole vault (15' 1 ), high jump (6' 9”), and 1600 meter run (4:22.3), respectively. The 400 meter relay team of Kevin Buchert, Marque Millsaps, Keith Buchert, and Clint Howie tied the 1984 record with a time of 44.3. Other high scorers included Madison Perkins in the 800 M. Relay, 800 M. Run, and 1600 M. Relay, Jimmy Griffiths in the 400 M. Dash and 1600 M. High Hurdles, 400 M. Relay, pole vault, and javelin, and Kevin Buchert in the 400 M. Relay, long jump, and triple jump. Keith Buchert successfully advances to the regional meet by placing second at district with a time of 1S.8, only fractions ahead of third place. CHS Tri-Meet 2nd EHS Tri-Meet 1st CHS Quad-Meet 3rd Pirate Relays 1st Knight Relays 1st EHS Invitational 1st Grizzlie Relays 3rd District 8-AA 1st Regional 3-AA 1st State AA 3rd Jeff Harlan set a new personal record of 137 10 at the district meet, a throw good enough to win him second place and move him on to rcgionals.

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A the final leg of the 300-meter relay at the Lady Knights Relays, Keeley Clark gives that extra effort to capture first with a time of 1:53.3. Her four-year experience, along with her hard work and skill, helped make Heather Oulton a valuable asset in the long jump and the -tOO-meter relay. Even though we were short on numbers, our spirit pulled us through. Keeley Clark The support within the team was incredible. No matter what, you could always count on the entire team to stand behind you, cheering you on. Terry Shubkin I really enjoyed the season. It was great to be back on the track again. Coach Becky Tydor Freshman Heather Braucr successfully attempts to clear 4' 10 at the high jump it. thus giving her first place at district. .aura Carpenter's ability, not only to sprint fast, but also to come out of the blocks quickly, helped the 300-meter relay team to a 2nd at the Thuderbolt Classic. Freshman Deborah Sternberg upholds the track team tradition of getting last-minute energy from bananas as she prepares to run the two mile race. Girls’ Track 153