Northeast High School - Charger Yearbook (North Little Rock, AR)

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New things abound in track program Three things were synonymous with the track program this last year. They were a new coach, a usable all weather track, and a new spirit. First the Coach. Steve Lovelis became track coach in his first year at Northeast. Asked before the season about the team's chance in the AAAA confer- ence, he said they were better then most people suspected. He summed it up by saying, I think everyone will be surprised. The new track was usable for the first time this year. It was striped at the end of basketball season. Being able to use it meant that for the first time the majority of the track team members didn t have to work out at the track down by the police station. Last, but not least, was the spirit. As in the other sports, a new spirit was found, and, even if the track team didn't win all the meets, they still had a winning attitude. Tim White l t Striding- Robert Waldron, one of Northeastls leading distance men, sets the pace. Up and over- Aaron Larry works on his form, Larry was one of the leading hurdlers. Track-71

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U I I 3 Y U N' Z ' .Superman - Rob fisher takes off for the other Last curve - Ioe Harbuck and Robert Waldron run their last 50 second drill before calling it quits, Stretching - Members of the distance team warm-up before practice during the pre- season. 70-Athletics side of the sand pit while Otis Pettus and Scott Ryberg stand by and watch. ' I O r .,.1. 4

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GfI'1S' Track Team include: Bottom row-Carolyn Matthews, Sandra Hart, Randy Tompson, Melinda Newton, Zina Saville, Ann Demint: Second row-Susie Matthews, lane Prieve, Ianna 1ennings,Susan Reb- samen, Shelia Parker, Phyllis Watson: Third row-Stacie Hoggatt, Vivian Bowers, Freddie Watson, Kathy Nix, Gwen Ganett, Mary Bell, Ida Larry, Martha Fong1'I'op row-Mary Linn Hollowd lmanagerl, Pam Tucker, Vickie Peterson, Karen Sisk,, Teresa Kidd, Cassandra Thomas. Kathy Haky, Anita Kindle, Dee Peterson, Kebby McCloskey lmanagerlf Not shown: Carlinda Brown lmanagerl, Linda Walker, Bonita Cury, Trisha Taylor, Elaine Brooks, Sylivia Lasler. Easy does it - It almost hurts just looking at sophomore Zina Saville doing the pull ups required for getting into shape for the Track Team. Upsey daisy - Track Coach Mrs. Kristi Parnell demonstrates the use of the foot press for building strong leg muscles. fCf9?'r'LHt'f1T-il Hard work makes for a Winning finish On your mark. Get set. Go! That's how track events start and hopefully they end with a first place ribbon. For some track season began with a two week workshop, getting into shape to tryout for the Girl's Track Team. Thirty girls were chosen for the well earned honor. Track coach Kristy Parnel said these girls had to have special qualities besides the physical requirements. A good attitude is the most important thing, she said. They also need a willingness to work hard and a desire to win. This year's Track Team held true to these qualities. They practiced everyday rain or shine. If the weather was nice they would work outside on field activities such as polevaulting, long jumping, running hurtles, relays, sprints and distance running. Rainy days would keep the girls inside the gym for a different routine. They would have group exercises and work out on various types of weights. Mrs. Parnell made sure not a moment was wasted. The hard work paid off and the Track Team had a handful of ribbons to prove it. Vickie Lively