Rainier Beach High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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team this year, but the forces behind the teams record setting success, rested mainly upon the seniors. Returning seniors from last year were Johnny Walker, Peter White, Da- velle Bridges, Cecil Bowie, and Bruce Spence. Senior, Johnny Walker, felt that this years success was due mainly to the strength of the relays, but there were also some very strong open events to add. The 4xIOO meter relay who was outstanding last year, again returned with an equally strong cast of run- Tyrone Pollard clears the oar with confidence. JeffThompson and Mark Tansey have full concentration during warmups. ners. The relay consisted of Romel Williams, Richard Brown, Cecil Bowie, and Davelle Bridges.The 4x4OO which was made up of Cecil Bowie, Peter White, Davelle Bridges, and Johnny Walker, added to the teams re- cord setting relay performances. Over the years, the boys track program at Rainier Beach, has built a dynasty, and by the looks of this years squad, the dynasty will continue to grow for years to come. Boys' Track - I47

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W , Q Running To Success This years boys track team turned out to be just as anticipated. DEVASTATINGI! With the loss of only two seniors to graduation last year, the boys track team was a definite power house in the state of Washington. When Peter White was asked how he thought the team would turn out, he replied 'TOUGHI We should have a clean sweep this year, winning metro, district, and state. There were a few new additions to the squad, that added to the strength of the Richard Brown smiles as he strides for the finish Boy's Trackzitop row, I to rj: Davelle Bridges, Tavale Valavala Jeff Bowe Mark Tansey Csecond rowj Jeff Enke Richard Brown Byung Kim, Lenard Simpson, Luis Crisanto, Renaldo Dinogan Corey Chu Devon Beed Cthlrd rowj William Rainwater Jesse Ortel Jeff Thompson, Thomas Baldwin, David Stewart.Cfront rowj Frank Hasselbach Johnny Walker Doug Christie Tyrone Pollard Kabaka Haythorne. I46 - Boys' Track

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Girl ' Track i ack Watch out, R.B., because once again the girls track team was back. The team was full of enthu- siasm and excitement as they set their goals on taking their fourth state championship, and their fifth Metro AA championship. They had the strength to go all the way, even though, accord- ing to Co-Captain Felicia Webster, they needed more talent. However, with a lot of hard work and determi- nation, this team was well on their way to state. Hard work was what these talented girls became used to, as they practiced five to six days a week for many hours, in addition to participating in weekly meets. The supportive atmosphere was a strong quality of the team, and helped to relieve the stress of the daily workouts. lt was obvious that all of their dedication paid off, as they started out the season by defeating West Seattle with a score of 97-Il For the Viks. the possibilities were endless. As Felicia com- mented, The team could be really positive if they put their minds to it! You want me to run WHAT?! exclaims Felicia Webster, William Rainwater and Tara Davis try to stay in step with with great disgust, Teri Redmond. I48 - Girls' Track