Richland High School - Rebel Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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Combining athletics with academics, Chris Brown Cseniorj competes in the long jump. Chris maintained a 4.0 grade point average while participating in many extra-curricular activities, including track. Photo hy Doug Wallace. In a meet at Craven's Field, Eric Meek Qseniorj, clears opening height of 5'8 . Eric also ran in the mile relay as well as played on the varsity basketball team. Photo by Doug Wallace. .-.1 Colin McCall - - PROFILE Climatic close Competing in the regional meet climaxed the high school track careers of Colin McCall and Mark Burleson. McCall, student council vice- president and a member of the varsity football team, placed sixth in Lubbock after placing se- cond in the district meet. Burleson, student council president and a member of the Varsity football and basketball teams, also competed well in the regional meet after he placed second in district as well. Mark Burleson A consistent member, David Pope Qjuniorj, continuously placed high in the pole vault in every meet. Pope placed second in the district meet with a jump of 13'6 which earned him a trip to the regional meet in Lubbock. Photo by Doug Wallace. Varsity Track 103

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Q! his year showed that we were young as as the season went on it showed a lot of impovement in certain areas, summed up Coach Hugh Hamm. However, it was the leftover areas that hurt the team. A few outstanding athletes cannot carry a team, especially in the district meet. On the other hand, Coach Hamm did not set out look- were scored by Mark Burleson Cseniorf in the 800 meter run, Colin McCall Cseniorj and Leslie Briggs Cjuniorj in the discus, David Pope Cjuniorj in the pole vault, Eric Meek fseniorj in the high jump, and Glen Gill Cseniorj in the hurdlers. Along with Chris Brown and jimmy Turner Qseniorsj, ac- cording to Coach Hamm, They showed leadership meter run. All three then traveled to Lubbock, where McCall took sicth overall and Burleson and Pope both competed well. Other members also did well in district, including Gill, who placed fourth in the 110 meter hurdles. The junior varsity, led by Mike Price, Shaun Blackwell Cjuniorsj and Chris Talamini fsophomorej also did well. Young teom highlighted by tolented individuols ing for the district title. In the beginning of the season, he did not expect too much mainly because we were too young. So the young raw talent was conditioned and let loose to attempt to restore the winning tradition that was taken for granted. Even though the team, as a whole, failed to fair well, many individuals did stand out. Meet after meet, points not only by their participa- tion, but because of their sincerity towards track. The district meet reward- ed a few members with a trip to the regional meet that was held was held in Lub- bock. McCall's throw of 158 feet in the discus placed him second, Pope's jump of 13'6 in pole vault placed him second, and Burleson also took second in the 800 The most improved track- man was Mike Price, com- mented Coach Hamm, He came from nowhere to a bet- ter than average hurdlerf' With the team lacking in numbers, individual goals were set. The achievements made by them resulted in personal satisfaction and the idea that goals can be ac- complished. - Rhonda Callaway Track. FRONT ROW: David Bradly, Larry Evans, Kevin Polarski, Mike Price, Steve Young, Phil Lasley, Chase Neal, jimmie Turner, Glen Gill, Chris Brown. SECOND ROW: Leslie Briggs, Wade Lewis, john Wilson, jeff Smith, Gary Engasser, Buddy Coleman, jeff Keating, Craig Lindsey, Rich Miller, Steve Stembridge, BACK ROW: Tomas Kadelc, Shaun Blackwell, Colin McCall, Mark Burleson, David Pope, Doug Compton, Eric Meek, Chris Talamini, Ed Hault, Frank Herrera, Kent Crews. Design by Rhonda Lau y Qille I E .: I 1 'U 1 Regional qualifiers: Mark Burleson, Colin McCall fseniorsj and David Pope Cjuniorj.

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Reaching to break the finish line, Tricia Trigg Cjuniorj with deter- mination in her face, reveals her dedication to the sport of relay. Photo by Kevin Campbell, Kim Parrit fseniorj passes her opponent Laurie Welles CArlingtonj on her last lap to the finish line. Pbolo by Kevin Campbell. Leaning over the hurdle, Kim Stevens Csophomorej puts forth ef- fort and dedication during the Theo Rigsby Relays. Pboro by Doug Wallare. if Bundled up for the chilly weather, Robin Banfield fseniorj, Nickie Nance Cjuniorj, and Andrea Colts Csophomorej view the remain- ing events of District Competition. Photo by Doug Wallace Design by Suzanne Compton Stretching over the high bar, Kim Stevens Csophomorej, arches her back avoiding a collision while p0le vaulting. Photo by Doug Wallace