Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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Track Runners Make Great Strides By Julie Hartman Like a herd of gazelles leaping and bound- ing over their hot, dry terrain, the Varsity track team swarmed around the perimeter of the Poway High Stadium. The team consist- various meets throughout Spring, and as they drew deeper into the season they improved their running skills. Senior John Steftens stat- ed, I've always wanted to be a good runner ed of hard working individ- uals that had the desire and determination to do their best. t'This years track team is the most tal- ented llve worked with in eighteen years, ex- claimed Coach Schaitel, who was very impressed with the athletes. Work- ing together as a team is important in track and 'tYou can be an average athlete and ,still enjoy track? - Kevin Malloy ' and the track team was the best way to achieve this goal. Besides, running is great exercise. Senior Ti- tan Kevin Malloy said with a smile, HThe meets made all the practices worth- whilef, According to Coach Scaitel, Track is the most technical sport. lt dates back to the first Olympic they accomplished this extremely well. Track held grueling practices every day after school and weekends. This kept the run- ners in top physical condition. Junior Bryon Devore stated, Running is something l'm good at and I like to win, but winning doesn't happen without practicing. Jeff Miller re- marked, I liked the feeling of accomplish- ment l got after working hard at the practices and then doing well at the meets. The Poway Track Team participated in 5,5414 ,wie Brad Hyldahl concentrates on the finish line as he sprints around the last lap. 100 Boys Varsity Track events in Greece and has been studied the longest. Track is for people with determina- tion and a desire to excel. With brute strength and perfect form, Randy Orchen gives it his all to throw the shotput. John Ashworth and Mike Mercer exchange the baton with ease in the exciting relay race.

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mna tic Varsity and Cptional Debi Quesenberry This year's varsity and optional gymnas- tics teams, composed of many hard working athletes, leaped towards higher goals. This group of girls worked harder and had more enthusiasm than Poway High has seen in a long time. This year's team is smaller in quantity compared to last year's team, but stronger in unity, replied Mrs. Ondler, the head coach. There were changes in this yearis routines. The routines consisted of more advanced moves and were increased in the amount of difficulty. Coach Ondler worked with many strong gymnasts and pushed towards their goal to get as many girls to CIF as possible. Kirsten Keithly, considered the most valu- able gymnast, helped this year's optional team reach new heights by making up the most challenging routines. 'AKirsten is always willing to try something new and that's what it takes, said Miss Menius. Her ability in all aspects of gymnastics, floor, beam, bars, and vault, made her a most important part of the team. What gave the team the winning edge was their confidence in each other and their will- ingness to help each other. The attitudes of all the gymnasts led them into a successful year. The varsity and optional teams pulled together to make this year a winning one. Left to right: Melissa Webb. Kirsten Pinnell, Tina Neeley, Chris Gilliam, Karen Olson 102 N? Left to right: Kirsten Keithly, Anne Gunther, Cindy Garza, Debi Devore Chris Gilliam strains against gravity while on the bars