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

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boys cross country mm dear diary Cross country may not be much of a spectator sport but it takes a certain kind of dedication to become a long distance runner. This years boys cross country team certainly deserves recognition. The boys had an excellent season and with the help of Coach Dave Randle the boys placed high in every meet. The Raineer Invitational was probably the best meet of the year, since it was won by the WHS harriers. It has to be very disappointing when a team of 25 boys with as much poise and talent as this one had to lose 3 out of 7 varsity members to injuries. Freshman. Danny Gauthier; sophomore, Rob Miller; and junior Tom Carson, all were top runners that never made it to district or state because of injuries. One bright point is all three boys will be back next year which should make for a very strong team. It's terrific when a team consists of a lot of good runners, not just one star and MHS was blessed with quite a few outstanding harriers. Those that should be mentioned include: senior Stan Webb and l.aurcn Henderson, sophomores Greg Kemper and Rod Strong and freshman Dan Gauthier and Steve Quant. Qualifying at the district meet for state was a first for Coach Randle. Since a lot of younger boys gained experience by standing in for injured varsity members the team should have a good chance of improving their standing at state next year. I. Lonnie Henderson, sophomore, works hard to reach the finish line. 2. Danny Gauthiar. freshman. and Greg Kemper, sophomore. pt ur it on in the back stretch of the course. J. Stan Webb, senior, out paces a Crook County opponent during a cross country meet. 4. Stan Webb, senior. and Greg Kemper, sophomore, stick together while passing the spectators. 3. Lauren Henderson paces Mike L'iala as the seniors concentrate on finishing the race. 6. Madras Invitational meet turns out to be a cold and wet day as the varsity runners find out when they start. 26

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girls cross country dear diary Enthusiasm is probably the one word that best describes this years girls cross country team. The eleven girls that were out seemed very willing to work together Mrs. Janice Alexander coached the girls for the second year in a row. I admire Mrs. Alexander because she coached the girls with out pay. just because she enjoyed doing it. This would take a lot of dedication Mrs. Alexander plans on coaching next year too. I uould say the girls best meet was their first one. The Raineer Invitational where they placed second. In contrast, the most disappointing meet Mas probably the Hums Invitational where the girls didn't perform iveil, and Jo Ann Ahern sustained a stress fracture which caused her to be out the rest of the season and miss district. Compared to last years team of four girls this years team Mas sure an improvement. Junior. JoAnn Ahern and sophomore. Nancy Rolcy Merc named outstanding harriers of the season. Sophomores. Tumi Houts and Michelle Henderson, and freshman Marie Ochs all worked hard at being third, fourth, and fifth runners of the team. The outlook for next year is excellent. For one thing Crook County Mill no longer be in our league, which Mill really up our chances of going to state. A second advantage we'll have next year is the fact that all 11 girls will be returning since there Merc no seniors this year. With the added talent of the up coming freshman next year should be a winner. I. Freshmen. Kelly Wright and Tami Hydcr stay-relaxed before competition. 2. Harriers jump off the starting line at the sound of the gun during the Madras Invitational. J. Sophomore Michelle Henderson endures the long course to the end. 4. Sophomore Tami Hauls holds her own on the Crook County Course. 5. JoAnn Ahern, junior, strides past a Redmond runner m hile fans look on. 6. Running along by a grassy Held. Nancy Rolcy. sophomore, paces herself to the finish line. 2H