Madras High School - Hi Sage Yearbook (Madras, OR)

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 I. Junior. Steve Linn relaxes as he steps across the finish line in the Madras Invitational. 2. Chadd Whaley, sophomore, and Greg Kemper, freshman start to move as they round the last corner on Madras cross country course. 3. Coach Dave Randle and senior Jim Devine in- tently watch the girls race. 4. Robbie Miller, freshman and Alan Watts, senior consult with other runner after their race. 5. Junior Mike Fiala casually crosses the bridge passing the half-way mark. 6. Harriers respond to the gun at the Madras Invitational cross-country meet. 23

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22 ---------------------------------------- Coach Dave Randle Enthusiastic About First Year Coaching Participating in the state meet was the goal for first year Coach Dave Randle. I wanted the team to get a taste of state competition.” To get that chance to participate at state, the boys cross country team had to place at district. Coach Randle stated. Well Burns had a good day and I feel we did also, but they had a better. The team placed third out of seven teams participating. Although the team was somewhat hampered by injuries. Coach Randle felt enthusiastic about his first year coaching. We had an excellent season. We had young men and we had strength on the team to replace those injured. Everyone on the team improved their time and got stronger as the season went on. noted Coach Randle. Freshman Greg Kemper started out as the number four man and moved up to the number one spot. Lauren Flenderson was the most consistent pace setter and always was in the top two for the team at district. Coach Randle commented, I think Lauren is going to be one of the top runners in the state. Lauren and Greg received the most outstanding harrier award. Senior Alan Watts was their distance trainer. He was a hard worker and will be missed next year,” stated coach Randle. This years junior high team won all their meets. Mr. Randle noted they are very good prospects for the future, and I think the junior high program is going to help tremendously. Next year we will be trying for the district championship with Burns. With the young talent we got coming back, there is no reason not to shoot for the goal,” said Randle.

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Girls Suffer From Lack Of Runners And Experience Although the girls put forth their best effort the team lacked experience and members. Alexander stated. One main goal for the 1977 girls cross country season was to find enough girls to complete the team. It takes five runners to complete a team. The Madras girls only had a complete team four out of the eight meets. Alexander said, We had an additional goal. It was to condition enough to be competitive with rivaling schools. She a-chieved this by drilling the girls on long distance. They ran vigourous five to six miles nightly around the high school grounds. JoAnn Ahern received. Harrier of the year for her efforts. JoAnn competed in seven meets, compiling over all the best finish for Madras. JoAnn also placed ninth at district. Girls competing for Madras squad at district were JoAnn Ahern. Jeri Brunoe. Susan Davis. Nancy Rolley. Sally Rhoan. They compiled 134 points and fourth place finish. Sally Rhoan the lone graduate will be lost next season. Alexander looks to next year optomistically, We hope to have a larger turnout next year and have more meets for the girls to compete in. She also added. Girls need to become aware of the many benefits of running and then they will have a greater appreciation of the sport. 24