Pflugerville High School - Panther Paw Yearbook (Pflugerville, TX)

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Students In Special Event The race is not always to the swift but to those who keep on running. This philosophy truly came to life for the PHS resource students who participated in the Special Olympics in April. Allyn Amyx and Shannon Williams are two resource students who partici- pated in the Special Olympics. When asked why they entered the Olympics, Williams said, I wanted to run, to win, and to have fun. Amyx said that he en- tered to see how far I could throw the softball. Both of these students accomplished their goals. Williams placed third in the softball throw, and fourth in the 50 me- ter run. Amyx placed second in the soft- ball throw, and third in the 50 meter run. They both qualified for the state meet that is held at Memorial Stadium every summer. The resource teachers Klassje Moffatt and Juanita Reyes helped the students to train for the events. We practiced every day in P.E., and as the Olympics drew closer we even practiced some during class, stated Moffatt. The Special Olympics is put on by the Texas Special Olympics Association, a division of the Kennedy Foundation. The Lion's Club provided the school with uniforms and helped to pay for the Olympics. by Anne Blakeley —Special Olympics 99—

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I'vf Team Produces Two State Qualifiers 1. Senior Tommy Bradley concentrates on form and breathing while warming up before a meet. 2. RJ Keeler, sophomore, stretches for a rewarding jump during competition. 3. Sophomore Kenny Davis hopes for a victory during a jump. 4. Hugo Llorens, junior, looks for a landing after a high jump at competition. 5. Wes Hoerman, junior, races for the finish line. 6. Dustin Bagley, junior, clears a high jump bar. 7. Sophomore Brett Bowers concentrates on form and the finish line. 8. Boys track: First row: Tyrone Wright, R.J. Keeler, Steve Puller, Danny Foust, Paul Redden, Brett Bowers, Eddie Gonzales, Roland Trevino. Second row: Brad Tighe, Kenny Davis, Lance Wilson, Craig Peller, Tony Watson, Dustin Bagley, Mitch Krivokucha, Wes Hoerman, Hugo Llorens. To be competitive in track and field at the high school level an athlete must condition his body to excel in a specific event. This proved true for one member of the 1985-86 track team. Junior Lance Wilson excelled in his event by winning first place in the shot put at the state meet and now holds the school record of 61'5 . Wilson is not the only individual with great success this past season. Senior Tommy Bradley also participated in the state meet. Bradley threw the discus in hope of placing in the meet but had a bad day and was unable to soar one of his best throws. Although there were many individual accomplishments the boys track team had a good year as a team. The team placed second overall at the district meet. There is always hope for a better year and this team is no exception. Sophomore Edward Gonzales com- mented, We had a good year this year, but it could have been better so we'll have to make up for it next year.