Rainier High School - Emeraude Yearbook (Rainier, OR)

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The girls cross country team from left to right; Dawn Baker, Teri Nickerson, Jen Lesollen, Michelle Howell, Lori Baker, Terese Pearson, Robin Raudsep, Wendy Johnson, Debbie Blankenship, and Angie Richard. Front: Undo Mason, and Kim Womack. NO PAIN, NO GAIN Cross country is a great sport! I have run cross country for four years and I think it's one of the most re- warding sports. It is a very hard sport but it makes you feel good about yourself knowing that you can do it. Cross country is a team sport as well as an individual sport and there is no better feeling than a group of girls working together to beat another team in a race. In general running is the most painful, rewarding, and fun sport a person could go out for and I wouldn't trade my four years for any- thing. , said senior Kim Womack Pain seemed to be the key to a successful season for the girls cross country team. The girls ran the cross country course everyday, to prepare themselves for their meets. Team- work was very important to prepare themselves for their meets. Team- work was very important to the whole team as they ran that last stretch for a win. Teri Nickerson, Lori Baker, Wendy Johnson, An- gie Richard, and Debbie Blankenship pose after a meet. 12 Girls Cross Country

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A LOT TO LEARN When asked about the team, coaches Mr. Mallory and Mr. Ben- ton said, This is the hardest work- ing group we have ever worked with. They also felt that the entire group of boys learned a great deal and that they were an exceptional group of young men. Three boys who helped the team tremendously were Bryan Klein, Laurence Guisinger, and Ron Guisinger from Hudson Park Elementary. They were the ball boys. There were quite a few injuries that led to inconsistencies throughout the season, but both Coach Mallory and Coach Benton said, We feel that this group will be successful in the future. MATT STEVENS completes a bench press to strengthen his arms for football. 1 liver 19 n! 22 Rainier i Hood Ri J ffc Gladstonl 7 St. Helens 33 7 Scappoose 20 7 Oatskanie 22 8 t MosaJr. Hf 26 asicfe ross, asic 19 Freshmen get dressed for an away game. First row- Jim Tillotsen, Brad Ryan, Andrew Roberts, Joe Withom, Chad Womack, Jon Norred. Second row- Greg Endicott, Rick Cramer, Dar- ryl Brown, Clint Boursaw, Randy Rigsby, Darrell Harkleroad. Third row- Loren Wycherley, Scott Crape, Kirt Johnson, Matt Stevens, Casey Rea. Fourth row- Coach Bob Mallory, Ron Larson, Mike Robb, Jim Thompson Coach Don Benton Freshman Football 1 1

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Craig Kennedy and Sean Clark loosen up for a meet. ON THE RUN AGAIN Coach Jay Davies said, We had a good group of guys. There was much individual improvement throughout the season. It was a hard working group and if they stay with the program, they show promise. The team finished fifth at district out of seven teams. There were eleven boys including two seniors, three juniors, four sophomores, and two fresh- men. They finished higher than anticipated. 1. Scott Anderson runs hard to try to win his race at the District Meet in St. Helens. 2. Coach Jay Davies rides along with the guys on their way back from the District Meet. Matt Raudsep trains hard for a meet. Craig Kennedy and Sean Clark goof around after a meet is over. Shayne Anderson, Peter Tucker, Cory Koski, Sean Clark, Scott Anderson, Jeffrey Newcomb, James Getzlaff, Mathew Raudsep, Gary Baxter, Craig Kennedy. Not pictured: Michael Richie Cross Country 13