Rubidoux High School - Eyry Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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n ' ■ ' f -T •: mi£i0 P ,. 1. Bobby Pierce works to beat his opponent in the 100 breoststroke. 2. Front row: Cooch Riggs, Chorles White, Eric Niison, Aaron Gold, Tim Dc- ,ore, Doug Proulx, John Kemp, Ken Dalebout, and Coach Murroy. Second row. Harry Burr, Rick Stew- art, Rob Meyers, Harold Williamson, Chuck Kuhn, Mike Runyan, and Kent Redmond. Third row: Bob Brown, Jim Meoney, James McDaniel, Mike Rossi, Telly Vourakis, Paul Luna, and Richard Brooks. Bock row: David Kovoks, Brent Ottoson, Jose Lara, Bobby Pierce, and Jerry Bokcr. 3. Loosening up for his next race. Ken Dalebout gets stretched out with the help of Mark Rossi. 4. Brent Ottoson strives for his best time in the 100 butterfly.

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Splashing Placid Waters he clouds certainly look ominous today, folks, they ' re casting muted grey shadows over the bleachers. A light sprinkle bathes the deck, and triggers minute waves in the diaphonous water. I ' m not exactly sure how the swimmers are going to greet this; it ' s not the ideal day for a swim meet. Wait, here come the guys now. They look great — they ' re in terrific spirits. I don ' t think this weather has even phased them. But before the first event let ' s take a quick look at the team. First, there ' s Jerry Baker, a remarkable swimmer. Today he will be competing in the 500 and 200 yard freestyles. And Jose Lara — a sensational sprinter. He sprints the 100 and 50 yard freestyles. Next, there is James McDaniel. He ' s ex- ceptional in the 100 yard breaststroke and the 200 yard individual medley. Brent Ottoson is incredible in the 100 butterfly and Tim Devore is dominating in the 100 yard backstroke. Hang on, here comes the sensational head coach. Let ' s see if we can have just o few words with him. Coach Riggs, what are the strong points of your team. We have a lot of depth and o lot of . . . triggers minute waves swimmers, he replies. Now let ' s talk with James McDaniel, who has been recognized as one of the more talented and powerful swimmers. James, just why do you come out here despite this awful weather? Today espe- cially, the weather is not overly wonder- ful. Exactly what is your motivation? Well, it ' s great. I enjoy competing with people and it ' s good for me. There you have it folks, straight from a swimmer. His opinion is undoubtedly shared with other swimmers on the team. . Let me now go over the great ,, coaching staff of this remarkable team. First there ' s the head honcho, Coach Riggs. He ' s there everyday giving these swimmers the workout of their life. Next there ' s Coach Murry, in charge of the JV Boys. Rain or shine, he ' s out there conducting morning workouts. Well, there you have it, great swim- mers, great coaches, and great wor- kouts. They all add up to one thing: a great team. That ' s all the time we have for right now, the first event is up on the block. Let ' s watch these great swimmers in ac- tion ' • 240 We ' re the Kids of America

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1. Pilar Lara pushes for her best time in the 200 Rebecca Hidalgo, Wendy Flint, and Ms. Mains, freestyle. 2. Getting a good start, Kelly Larson be- Middle row: Gina Ferraro, Terri Thomas, Pilot gins her race in the 100 butterfly. 3. Coach Riggs Lara, Kelly Lorson, Karin Lee, Donna Cervantes, gives Rene Olivarria some pointers for her next and Stacey Merlino. Bock row: Stephanie Devore, category. 4. Front row: Clara Hernandez, Julie Missy Johnson, Heather Folsom, Heidi Sturm, Dol Dewees, Tammy Peirce, Tammy Gibbs, Lisa Wroy, |y Glick, La Trenda Williams, and Crystal Johnson