Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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CROSS COU TRY Varsity Girls Unite with Pride and Friendship by Molly Smith Trudging through the usually rough, wild terrain course, the Girls Varsity Cross Country team devoted themselves to out- standing performances. They could fre- quently be seen gaining distance on the op- posing teams. f'The whole team strived as a unit, replied Sam Brown. Successful throughout the season, they depended on one another for support during their compe- titions. Every girl contributed to the accom- plishments of the team. Daily practice consisted of a rigorous program. Usually they encountered switch-backs. These were a series of dis- tances run back and forth on a designated course. Even with their difficult practices each day, they still maintained an average grade point of 3.7. Together at least three nights a week, Captain Carrie Gelwix was named to All League and CIF teams. She com- ments, 'fHelping the team was a per- fect way to end my senior year. 252 Vorsity Girls Cross Country they shared in pasta parties, water bal- loon fights, and various practical jokes. For example, at the Fresno State Troop Meet they threw the coaches in the pool. 'fThe titles and awards we won were important, but the friendships will stay with us forever,', states Kathy Grassburger with a smile. The friendships and strenuous practice produced an excellent group of athletes. Their character led them to many outstand- ing honors. They placed 6th in the state and had the 2nd best program in California. With freshmen running for the Varsity team in the last season, next year they ex- pect to dojust as well. 'fl encourage runners to join, comments Dawn Gigstad. Sam Brown strides down the mountain ahead of her opponent. On the scenic hillside, Carrie Gelwix and Dawn Gigstad run relentlessly.

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2 ' . Darrin Malloy stretches out his lead on opposing run- USFS. 1409159 ul'- ' 5 :V , -W 5: Eddie Paz and and neck down the path. Leading a string of runners, Erik Pearson races ahead. Top row: Steve Sims, A.J. Miller, John Schnurer. Middle row: Chuck Watkins, Chip Simon, Mike Opel, Jay Buenaventura. Bottom row: John Francis, Armando Diaz, Erik Pearson, Eddie Paz, Mark Daily, Jesus Luna, Brian Eckenroth, Mike Saltz JV ond Frosh Cross Country 251

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Left to right: Kathy Grassburgcr. Dawn Gigstad. Tara Barnhart, Sam Brown. Carrie Gelwix. Teresa Davis. Inga Kiethly. Beth Young Not Pictured Erica Kiethly Opponenis Y, Serra V ' i University City San Pasqualg Carlsbad f Mt. Carmel Fallbrook Vista 4 Torrey Pines.- Orange Glen San Dieguito We They 24 34 19 44 15 48 15 50 18 47 15 49 l6 46 iS 45 15 50 15 50 Total: 10 victories 0 losses CIF Crown and Palomar League Title Teresa Davis trudges on through the pain. Running against Mt. Carmel, the Poway ath letes give it their all from the very beginning Varsity Girls Cross Country 253