Mazama High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Klamath Falls, OR)

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 Mike Barnett overtakes an opponent. Mike developed from a J.V. to a top varsity runner in one year. Troy Lcpley and Dan Pieratt run in close proximity to each other. Team work is a key factor in Cross Country. Dcna Russel, Toni Bollctio. and Barbra Ussclman run side by side. Only four girls participated this season. RUNNER OF THE YEAR Name: Toni Bolletio Grade: Sophomore a Toni has been running for one year. She also participates in track, and enjoys baseball. Cross Country is fun, keeps me in shape, and 1 like to run the distances.

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VIKINGS ON THE R UN Though the 1985 Cross Country team was young, the runners im- proved their times throughout the season, and finished fifth in the Southern Oregon Conference. Cross Country is one of the lesser acclaimed sports at Mazama. In fact, one runner expressed disappointment in that Cross Country runners receive very little respect as athletes at Ma- zama. This is a sport of endurance, and a typical practice consists of run- ning approximately 25-35 miles a week- over terrain such as hard ce- ment, muddy ground or steep hills; and in the worst weather the Klamath Basin has to offer. It is a sport that requires individual stamina and team unity. Coach Larry Wagner said that in order to have a successful team one needs, The desire to work hard, and the enjoyment of running and the side by side pure competion.” The team travelled quite a bit to attend various meets. This meant a lot of bus trips which provided Dan Pier- att with the opportunity to do his Budhist priest imitation when stopped at a Dairy Queen restaurant. Unfortu- nately, the number of girls that went out for the team compared to the boys was a ratio of 5:14 this season. Hope- fully this will change in the future. Honors went to: Mike Barnett, most outstanding; Bruce Besson, most inspirational; Joe Hernandez, most improved; Toni Bolletio, most out- standing; and Barbara Usselman, most improved. Hopefully Cross Country will soon earn the respect, and runners the rec- ognition they deserve as a group of hard working athletes. RUNNER OF THE YEAR Name: Mike Barnett Grade: Senior Mike has been running for five years. He plans to partici- pate in both cross country and track in college. The team comradcric made this year's team really spe- cial. 76-Cross Country ■ ' CROSS COUNTRY TEAM: FRONT: Randy Stone, Dcna Russell. Toni Bolletio. Robin Stone. Christina Stucky, Barbra Usselman, Greg George. SECOND: Coach Larry Wagner, Chris Boyle. Mike Barnett. Pat Sandercock, Paul Sandoval. Gail Argetsinger, Bruce Beeson. BACK: Dan Pieratt, Shawn Jones. Joe Hernandez. Troy Lepley, Willie Ondricek. Jason Tuffs, Kevin Juttner. Bruce Beeson paces himself against an Ashland opponent. Bruce has partici- pated in cross country at Mazama for three years. MEET PLACE Crater Invitational Fifth Mazama Roscburg Mcdford Second Mazama Invitational: Henley Lakeview Y reka First Yrcka Invitational Eleventh Mazama Crater Grants Pass Second Mazama Eaglc Point Hiddle Valley Second State of Jefferson Seventh Hidden Valley Invitational Fifth Ashland Klamath Union Mazama Second Southern Oregon Conference District Fifth

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Cheering for her teammates is Kelly Bramble. Kelly has taken an active part in the Powder Puff games throughout high school. Showing true spirit arc Lenny Spetter. Steve Floyd. Rob Cox. Lance Hoff, and Manny Garcia. These cheerleaders risked ridicule and embarrassment to support the team. Defending their goal line are Michelle Dudek and teammate. Mazama's defense was strong against the pelicans. Wearing football make-up was one way for Denise Mears. Maricka Losinski, and l.eah Bolvin to prepare for the game. Others wore jerseys and even football pants. 78-Powder Puff