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

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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

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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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45?fWu flop row L to RJ: Freda Everett, Lajuana Lewis, Dedra Leefmanagerj, Anita Lewisl, Janice Pinder Cthird rowjz Dawn Mosely, Shelly Harton, Kendle Hooper, Eu-Wanda Jenkinsfsecond rowj: Alrika Gold, Shina Mc Duffie, L'Taai Matthews, Louise White, Alfreda Copland Cmanagerb Cfront row L to RJ: Felicia Webster, Yvonne Fisher, Teri Redmond. N 1 2 ,M My rv ,due Janice Pinder gives the extra effort it takes to be a winnerl Alrika Gold leads Freda Everett and L'Taai Matthews while warming up. Girls' Track - l49