King High School - Clarion Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Karen Greaves displays her incredible hurdling talents Opposite Page: Shantrell Crawford puts the word tong'm lonq iumD Concentration is the key to Bobbi Hargrove's discus routine Yolanda Lewter and Benita Best practice on improving their near perfect times 76 Girls Track

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Winged Feet The Boys’ Track Team, along with Coaches Higdon, Tolley, and Vickers, had an outstanding season. With a record of over 49 wins and only 6 losses before district competition, the Lions displayed their winged feet and endurance As a whole. remarked Higdon, we were strong in field events, we have a few young distance runners who have great futures, but were short a couple of sprinters this season. State hopefuls included: Ronny Wooten. Willie Farmer. Charles Johnson. Anthony Harris. Mike Hildreth. Todd Faloon. and Lindsey Harris. These young men com- peted very well in the Florida Relays as well as in districts Wooten excelled in the pole vault, hurdle, and high jump; Willie Farmer as a sprinter in the 100 and 200 meter and as an anchor for the 440 relay. Anthony Harris m the pole vault and hurdles; Charles Johnson in the hurdles, long jump, and tri- ple jump; Mike Hildreth in the discus; Todd Faloon in the shot put; and Lmsey Harris in the shot put and discus. Other notable seniors include Lonnie Mathis. Louis Jones, and James Maring. Much credit is given to these fine young men for a hard working and successful season. Continued success should not be a tough act to follow. Remarks Higdon. I would like to thank everyone who played a part in this years track season, expecially to Assistant Coaches Vickers and Tolley As much as track many look like an in- dividual sport, it is truely a Team Effort1 TERESA SLATTERY With nothing in sight but the finish line. Willard Crawford prepares to take off Showing perfect form. Shawn Austin throws the discus. KING VS OPPONENT 3 4 Hillsborough 3 7 Armwood 3 11 Plant 3 15 Higgins Relays 3 18 Chamberlain 3 20 Gnffm Manuel Relays Boys Track 75

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Heart and Sole Each member of the girls track team, as well as the coaches realize the importance of team spirit and cooperation. It may be said that track requires a willing heart and a strong sole. Under the leadership of Coach Wanda Oliver and Assistant Ernestine Davis the girls track team was a hugh success in all the required areas. Among the competitors for District Competition were Nikole Oglesby in the 220 yd. dash, 440 yd. dash, and the long jump; Shantrell Crawford — long jump; Sylvia Armendi — discus; Karen Greaves — 110, 330 hurdles; and Sharon Houston in the mile medley and 440 relay; and Benita Best a true competitor for state with the best score or time in the county for the 330 hurdle Sophomore Conference hopefuls in- cluded Maina Hill. Chrisi Culbreath in the mile and two-mile, and Chris Richardson in the shot and discus. Senior notables included Lori Godheim in the 880 run. Tracey Council, a flavored veteran, competed in the 440 yd. dash was another state hopeful. Coach Oliver gave much support and encouragement to these am- bitious, young ladies. We are still developing and working hard. remarks Oliver, we have had a very good season. As one can clearly see, track is much more than just a field sport, it's a profession that takes a lot of heart and sole. Teresa F. Slattery Row 1:8eoita Best, Cassandra Stewart, Bobbi Hargrove. Daphne Jones. Karen Greaves. Lauri Deer. Nicole Oglesby Row 2: Natalia Blanco. Traci Council, Renee Edwards, Yolanda Lewtcr, Lon Godheim. ChnstiOulbreth. Sylvia Armendi, Shantrell Crawford, Coach Ernestine Davis Not pictured: QaitKtalpda Oliver and Marcia Hill Schedule (continued ) King vs Opponent 3 2S Kiwanis Invitational 3 28 Florida Relays 4 12 Brandon Invitational 4 15 Scphmore Western Conference 4 18 Western Conference 4 25 Districts 5 1 Regional 5 9 State Girls Track 77