Northview High School - Viking Yearbook (Covina, CA)

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Lady Viking Tracksters Continue Tradition On February 3, practice began. For some of the Lady Vikes this meant their last time around the track. For others, this meant the beginning of a new sport that would push them to their limits. Every day the y had long, tiring training sessions and they continually worked to perfect their techniques before their hrst invitational. Leading this year ' s team were senior cocaptains, Debbie Horsely (Hurdles and )umps), Kristen Lawrence (distance), and Lome Learmont dumps and weights events). Also returning from last year ' s championship team were Nadine Bratcher (sprints and |umps), Brit- tany Ferraco (sprints), Stacey Sanderson (distance), Michelle Silvis (middle distance), and Kellie Wentzell (hurdles and jumps). New additions to this year ' s team who helped to maintain the top program were Keisha Barnes (sprints), Jamie Bearden (distance), Alicia Costa (middle dis- tance), Janette Skinner (hurdles), and Debbie Stewart (sprints). Coach Greer felt that this year ' s team had some of the most talented ladies he had ever seen. Also, he felt that these Lady Vikes were very strong and very dedi- cated to the sport. Their natural athletic abilities hnally brought a long deserved recognition to the girls ' track program. During the 800 meter run, Cindy Perry, Miclielle Silvis, Alicia Costa, and Terry Bellheimer enjoy their overwhelming lead over their opponents. FRONT ROW Michelle Silvis, Kristen Lav»rence, Christy Zaragoza, Jamie Bearden, Alicia Costa SECOND ROW; Marlis Mason, Yvonne Weston, Kathy Hedden, Tonya Anderson, Coach Greer, Michelle Chavez, Terry Bellhiemer, Stacey Sanderson THIRD ROW; Coach Tuba, Kellie Wentzell, Annie Cardona, Brittany Ferraco, Janette Skinner, Debbie Horsely, Cindy Perry. Rachel Hoaglan, Charlotte Horn, Lome Learmont, Coach Gonzalez BACK ROW Sherri Klenske, Keisha Barnes, Debbie Stewart, Sandi Carrmgton. Brenda Russal, Julie Daniel 198 Varsity Girls ' Track Varsity Girls ' Track Varsity Girls ' Track Varsity Girls ' Track

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To Excel In Successful ' 86 Season yr ' . o When the subject of track and field is brought up, thoughts of the Olympics usually come to mind: dreams of winning the gold in such classic events as the 100 meter dash, the long jump, of the pole vault. Effortlessly VKinning the gold in all four of their events, these Olympians casually stand on the platform, w hile the band plays the national anthem. It is a shame that these athletes make it look so easy. Northview ' s boys ' track can honestly tell you that it is not. Hard w ork and sweat are the name of the game. The mere mention of a Monday to a trackster brings dread. For, you see, Monday is interval day, and intervals mean a lot of hard running. To successfuly participate in track, one must be an extremely dedicated individual. The ' 86 season presented a number of outstanding athletes. Al Navarro threw the shot put and the discus and IS currently the record holder in the shot put Jeff Gann ran the mile and 2 mile, while Art Baraias ran the 880. Phil Cox did the high |ump and also ran the 120 high hurdles. Stan Farrar did the long |ump and ran various sprinting events. Dave Sterner pole vaulted and Greg Chisholm ran the 440. Each year the Valle Vista League produces strong teams. Northview ' s toughest battle this year was fought against cross-town rival, Covina, while their weakest opponents were the Workman Lobos. The 1986 varsity track team worked very hard to develop a quality team. Each day was a reminder that victory has a price: hard work. Displaying flawless form, Al Navarro prepares to throw anotfier winning mark. Running the mile relay, Greg Chisholm successfully hands off the baton to fellow runner. Art Barajas. I 197

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By Proving Strength, Endurance, Dedication ... 1 i ' «st -ii,. « .■»» » ' 7 A ir Accelerating to the finisti line, Kristen Lawrence leads the Lady Vikes to another victory. While competing in the long jump, Nadine Bratcher stretches for an extra inch. In the starting blocks, Nadine Bratcher, Keisha Barnes, and Debbie Stewart get ready to run the 100 meter dash. J « Girls ' Varsity Track 199