Monacan High School - Legend Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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A Legacy Continues; Cross Country Cross Country has always been a sport characterized by adversity. This past year’s team, however, experienced perhaps more than its share. First, the omnipotent (and in- famous) School Board, acting in infinite wisdom and in the purported interests of public safety, chose to outlaw road running for high school ath- letes, a more than slight mal- ady for cross country runners, Driving Force And Winning Ways. With the talent of all the members of the girls Cross Country team, Mona- can dominated another Cross Country season. 80 Cross Country who log upwards of eight miles per day. Second, the team, composed of harriers of the highest caliber, was con- founded by a resurgence of cross country popularity statewide. Although both boys’ and girls’ teams pulled off impressive early season wins at N.C. State’s Wolfpack Invitational, while continuing their undefeated dual meet dynasty and easily carrying away both district meet titles, their travel away from local competition was tainted with opposing talent seldom seen in VHSL history. On the other hand, Monacan contributed its share to the state’s pool of elite competi- tion. In particular, a Slater- Slater brother and sister duo proved a driving force in the Chiefs’ winning ways. Jeff Slater, the area’s premier long distance runner, reigned victo- rious in almost every meet and invitational, including the Dis- trict, Regional, and State con- tests. His sister, freshman Tracy Slater, led the girls’ team while winning Districts Dedicated Harrier. Running in the state Cross Country meet, freshman Barry Maroney holds his own with the strong VHSL competition. and placing second in Region- als. A shocking fluke of nature, you say? No — just talent. The Cross Country team has always been faced with the fact, all vanity aside, that excellence is everyday. While some team members fell by the wayside, unable to with- stand the rigor and discipline required by the sport, the sur- viving harriers, both boys and girls alike, continue to ex- pound upon their rightful lega- cy, the legacy that is Monacan Cross Country. Boys Cross Country. FRONT: Hank Shepker, Barry Maroney, Todd Ham- brick, Kevin Bighinatti, Scott Major, R.J. Whaley. SECOND: Shaun Haden, Steve Snyder, Chris Ockler, Mark Bor- enklau, Scott Hollis, David Halm. BACK: Scott Miller, Zander Grey, Jeff Slater, Bobby Williams, Michael Halle, Chris Doyle, Ken Bark. Girls Cross Country. FRONT: Virginia Dean, Jeanie Pace, Shanon Gore, Jennifer Hombrice. BACK: Heather Shiner, Beverly Burger, Tracey Slater, Amy Grucca, Cabel Anderson, Lynne Fink, Heidi Shiner.

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Almost perfect form. Using free throw opportuni- ties is important for player Brenda Maxey. One on one. Using her ball control ability, Brenda Maxey dribbles past her opponent. Words of encouragement. During a break in the action, Coach Wallace encourages her players. Girls J.V. Basketball 79

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Rugged Terrain. Battling the elements of nature as well as the threat of opposition, Tracy Slater and Beverly Burger work on another victory. Boys we they Girls Walker 15 44 15 50 Marshall 19 44 15 50 18 47 15 47 17 40 Dinwiddie Leader Of The Pack. Competing against the foremost talent in the Prince George Hopewell state, senior Chris Ockler holds his lead against three struggling oppo- nents. Petersburg Cross Country 81