Poway High School - Odyssey Yearbook (Poway, CA)

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' TRACK The Road To ictory by Danielle Pagnini Everyday after school for about three months, our girls J.V. track team practiced faithfully for upcoming events with com- peting schools. Their conditioning and ex- perience this past year prepared them for the upcoming Varsity team. Although the team had encountered some problems with the track, they were still strong. As one runner, Christie Allen stated, We all looked forward to using the . newly constructed track? She also commented, MBe- ing the first J.V. girls track team to utilize the new track, we felt moti- vated to excel more as a team. Through the rigorous practices, the girls gained a new respect for each other and the sport. Mr. Jones sums up the year by stating, The success they had this year will contin- ue on in years to comef' With the records they set this year, they certainly do hold a promising future. r an E' -.Y f -.xi . . X X 3 xx x 'Rx .X X 1 GN XR, , Ny . ,Eh .X . .K - rf fr in. Amy Fender keeps pace with teammate Jenny Thiem. Girls JV Track 289

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. T NNIS Striving To Be The Best by Paige Smith Pushing themselves to turn potential into success, the Boys JV Tennis Team powered by tough competition to achieve victory. Overcoming youth with talent, the boys found that their goals could become reality. With driving attitudes they found the moti- vation to get through Coach Parinello's 'twork-out days and laps before practice. Our enthusiasm gave us the extra edge to be the best,', commented Da- vid Anet. Competition drove the players to excel and succeed not only for themselves, but for the team. They found it easy to support each other after establishing strong friendships and together, they strived to achieve their goals. '6Our goals were simple, to improve, do well, and win, reflected Eric Purvis. Potential, enthusiasm and hard work led to the teamis realization that they could be the best. Bobby Lee shows his latest dance move while on the tennis court. B.. ss., Top: Coach Parinello, D. Weir, K. Schuhl, E. S. Reynolds,J.Hill,B.Lee,D.Anet, J. Marshall Purvis, M. Post, B. Dulac, J. Welborn. Bottom: 288 Boys JV Tennis Jason Hill focuses on his quest for victory.

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I K Kim Vidal stuggles around the bend in the 400 ighting to be the Best by Sandy Berndsen Bang! The gun sounded and the runners were off. Coming 'round the bend, Poway High's Girls Varsity Track was in the lead to win this important heat. This was the scene on the track, one warm spring day. This year the Girls Varsity Track Team did a finejob in trying to stay on top by compet- ing with the hardest competitors. Their strong willed minds and close friendships helped to keep the team together forming one big family. As Teresa Davis stated, I love to go to practices and see all my friends. Track is really a lot of fun. Fun came through as well when it came to competing. The Palomar League host- ed many ofthe toughest teams in SD County. The demanding track schedule gave the girls an added edge for CIF. This edge also could be seen in each area of the track team. Distance, hurdlers, and throwers benefited from tough competition coming from our rivals, Mt. Carmel and Vista. As Samantha Brown stated, f'Our goal is to win CIF? but this could not be accomplished without the many hours, days, and even non-school weeks practicing until many of the athletes felt that they would collapse. Kim Vidal felt that, Many's the time when I thought I couldn't make it but when we get all psyched up, the whole team that is, we are able to win. And in the end, Poway did come out winners. Dawn Gigstad and Tara Barnhart race in the mile to achieve their full I potential' Jill Anzalone hands off to Yvonne Hose in the 440-relay. 290 Girls Vorsity Trock