King High School - Clarion Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Laune Deer seems to glide on the water as she races her opponents through Bullfrog Creek 9 44 Girls Crosscountry

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Test of Endurance Successful running requires a thorough and consistent training program. Principles such as modera- tion, progression and adaptability, but most of all endurance, must be pre- sent. These strengths are tested each year in the annual Bullfrog Creek Invita- tional. This run included a 3 mile run through a wooded area, over an unlevel course, and through a large creek. Each cross country course tested the athletes' ability, determina- tion. and stamina with its complexness. Team captain, Alan Collins executed his talent of endurance by completing his third season as a member of the Cross Country team. Other aggressive runners included Erik Zerla. Jeff and Greg Gerald, and John Slattery. Both Coaches in charge of these dynamic young men are veterans in the field of running. Coach Adams has worked very fluently with the Brandon Running Association While Damon Sterling is a former King Cross Country runner. Together the coaches and team members realized the impor- tance of constantly testing one's endurance. TERESA SLATTERY The Team lakes a well deserved break alter a long, hot run at U S F The Test of Endurance” is gracefully illustrated by John Slattery. KING VS OPPONENT LETO INVITATIONAL WINTERHAVEN INVITATIONAL BRANDON INVITATIONAL BISHOP INVITATIONAL FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE — WESTERN CONFERENCE WESTERN CONFERENCE - CHAMPIONSHIP KEY CLUB KIWANIS — INVITATIONAL DISTRICTS REGION ALS STATE 8oys Cross Country 43

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A Natural High Ask any girl on the Cross Country team from three year veteran, Nan- cy Roset to first year rookie. Christi Culbreth why she runs. The possibilities are endless, but one answer remains evident. Running is much more than a sport. It is a natural, healthy way to look and feel better about yourself. Returning to the team were seniors Nancy Roset — team captain. Lauri Deer. Amy Voigt, Kerry Geiger, and Lori Godheim. Another team member and promising future hopeful was sophomore Christi Culbreth. Team members formed a strong bond of loyalty and friendship with each other Both Coach Dale Adams and Damon Sterling — assistant coach, were always there to help their girls through periods of anxiety, frustration, shin splints, and other hardships associated with running As the girls competed in each grueling two mile course, they were cheered on by fellow team members, parents, and coaches. This strong team spirit, sense of per- sonal pride, and winning coaches' ap- proval excelled the Girls Cross Country team to a natural high! TERESA SLATTERY Spectators cheer on Christi Culbreth as she approaches the finish line in record time. Lon Godheim uses the support of Coach Adams' truck to help her stretch for her next race KING VS OPPONENT Leto Invitational Wmterhaven Invit Cougar Invitational Bishop Invitational Freshman Sophomore — Western Conference Western Conference — Championship Key Club Kiwanis — invitational Districts Regional State Girls' Cross Country 45