Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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john Taylor puts forth full concentration preparing for the race. mzfmzmnuwwmwmawwawfwwezwmazamwmgmwowrmag K. 5' Q2 sw -ff X, wwe :fm 21 1? Q? 22 if 5? Q3 9? fr Si M wks out every move before going up and over the bar. Improving his time, Steve French Sprints the full race. egast, K. Arendale, C Pennington, I Lewis, M. Bertuzzi. Bottom row: 1. Bradley, B. Kottwitz, 1. Hildebrand, D. Saye, C, Hendricks. TRACK -143

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morning There were many track events that girls competed in. There was the 60, 100, 220 and 440-yard dash, and the 440, 880, and mile relay for more than one girl. The 880 yard run and hurdles were also events girls could participate in. There was another outstanding team besides the Cross Country: the mile relay and the 880-yard relay team. The team consisted of Anne Casey, Lisa Fisher, Leigh Hurley, Barbara King and Galin Lewis. They all put forth many hours perfecting the judging and timing of passing the baton. They had to run as many as five miles a day and many short Sprints throughout the day to keep in shape. The Davis Cup, named after Laura Davis, is given to the most dedicated member of the girl's track team. junior Barbara King was honored to receive the award. Summing up the year, Barbara said, Everybody worked as a team and got along great. If I had the chance to live it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing. Running five miles a day, over 900 miles a year, lifting weights every day, jumping rope and more running was just a small portion of what over 60 boys on the track team did every day of the school year. While the rest of Memorial stumbled peacefully in the morning, the track members worked and sweated to keep themselves in sufficient shape for all the meets. Training for the team consisted of two hours a day and for the football players, practice began in August. Earl run- around llrl l N .t 2 .. 8 5 . a Every morning the Track Team passes under this sign remembering they represent the best darn athletes in Texas Always keeping the finish line in view, Bobby Coons, Brian Reagan and Benny Meaux strive to finish first. Top row: C. Howe, G. Settegast, R. Luttrel, C Gilbert, j. Hildebrand. Middle row: D. McGillicuddy, B. Reagan, B. Denekas, B. Coons, T Branda Deal, F. Hindman, L. Koenning. Bottom row: S. Palmer, J. Bradley, M. Wood, M. Fowler, C Pennington, D. Saye, D. Kuni. Not pictured: R. Mo efY, I- Closman. 142 - TRACK

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li if ie 5 si gi Using evew muscle to its extent, Sophomore Charlie Pennington shows his own style in the high jump. Exhausted aftera close race, Reagan andlunior Milton Deal have put out good efforts. Sophomore Richard McGee defies gravity as he shows his ability pole yaulting. During afternoon practice, members ofthe boys track team take a break from running. 144 -- TRACK