Mount Vernon High School - Yearbook (Mount Vernon, IA)

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4 f 4 T. ,f', ' ffnyy If I , ., . L . ' 2 ,.,, ,--5.g1:iifigiiIi.gii'lf z 'W -- W' Hathy Gray ge5 out of the starting blocks fast. Drake Relay qualmer Doug West, flies over the hurdle. Doug West stated, tilt was a fun year because we placed high at many meets. Scott Gross commented that there was very good upperclassman support this year. Ctlganks for copy help from John Skret- ta This years Girls' Track Team had its strength in numbers, and in the dedi- cation the team members put forth to work as a group. Although the team was a young group, they set their goal to place in the top three at conference. Although they fell short of this goal, junior Angela Harms said, We felt good about the meetfl Junior 'Una Palmer was a strong team member in more than one way. As the shot putter, she always was in the plac- ings. Paula Sandf stated Angela, 'fran extremely well in the 1500 meter run in every meetf' Their after season party will stay in the girls' minds. With leap-frog, egg toss, twinkie eating, and whistling after eat- ing crackers contests, the usprintersl' vs critters Clong distance runnersi teams enjoyed the night after their last practice. With a strong young team in relays, sprints, and field, they look to develop and become formidable competitors next season. GIRLS' TRACH TEAM Row 1: Rim McGowan, Angela Harms, Helly Rutledge, Amy Harms, Paula Sand, Heather Gugler Row 2: Brittany Raalberg, Rathy Gray Lisa Ly- nott, Polly Adams, Julie Harrington, Sonya Wulf Heather Armstrong. ' Row 5: Beth Carlson, Rrista Meeker Sara War- ner Patty Peterson, Sarah Payelka, Tina Palmer Rela Reiley Coach Bob Meeker David Randalls speed is caught by the camera.

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Mr. Bellamy stated, This was a good year with a good quality of athletes. The 1987 Boys' Track Team consisted of a group of boys who had partici- pated in track throughout their high school careers, and worked hard for a successful 1987 season. Although the team consisted of only fourteen run- ners for the entire season, the Mus- tangs managed to finish third at the ten team conference meet. Highlights of the year included Doug West qualifying in the prestigious Drake Relays 110 hurdles, John Skretta breaking a nine year old school record in the 3200 meter run, the mile relay CS. Gross, S. Boyd, D. Hughes, J. Skrettal winning at conference, and the 4 by 400 relay CD. West, S. Gross, J. Skretta, D. Hughesl running the fourth fastest time in school history, all while the younger runners continued to im- prove, including Chadd Plotz, the sole freshman, and Shawn Lewis transfer- red from Lisbon to aid the Stangs' dis- tance efforts. g.fz1.gg+.fe My gi Throwing the shotput is an easy task for Tina Fred Skretta enthusiastically greets his brotl Palmer John after the 4124800 relay yictory 1 T --..,A l S Q 5 E V 4illMQ05l'J'3O'5i'l'l'i 1 1 ' . i i ' . ? V 4 .,...i,,W i 1 We A BOYS' TRACK TEAM Row 1 Mike Zobac Jeremy Elliott Seyan Boyd I I M I Scott Gross, David Randall, Fred Skretta, Phii Sand, Chadd Plotz. 1' Row Z: Doug West, John Skretta, Brian Seem Dewane Hughes, Steve Salazar Jason Plos Shawn Lewis, Mark Wilkey Coach James E lamy

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SOFTBALL TEAM Bow 1. Beth Carlson, Brittany Baalberg, Tiffany Stoltz, Angie Vittetoe, Janee Boehn, Jamey Miell Bow 2. Brlsta Meeker Valerie Bula, Deede Bair Jennifer Clark, Heather Gugler This years Baseball team promised to be exceptional due to seven seniors returning. Six of these were starters last year. Mr. Schwiebert was confident of a winning season and a high ranking in the conference. Last years Softball records were 8-19 overall, and 4-10 in conference play, After getting off to a slow stan, winning just one out of ten games, the team excelled to win seven of their next nine games. The team won two games in a row against West Branch and Anam- osa, also winning the last two confer- ence games of the season. This sea- son, Mr. Meeker is confident of a win- ning season and also landing in the top five of the conference. BASEBALL TEAM Bow 1 Stacy Gross, Carter White, Doug West, Scott Gross, Dave Bandall, Todd Pliehaos, Dan Schellberg, Greg rlanson Bow 2 Todd Beal, Mike Syatosch, Joey Soukup, Spencer Gross, Paul Mort Matt Ostrom, Matt Miller Fred Skretta, Jeff Meeker Jason Booth, Dayid Spellerberg, Jeremy Elliott Bow 5 Jason Happel, Dewey Petersen, Bran' don Kurtz, Jason lzlosekj Chris Mcvay, Plat Mlchaud, Jayson Wilkinson, Todd Lehr Buss Byan, Joe Stoltz, Eric Schmidt, Coach Jeff Schwleoert, BASEBALL SOFTBALL