Salina South High School - Preener Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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Riley qualifies for Stateg McDonald gains CKL honor la, 5

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l. Frank Riley led the harriers throughout the season. 2. Comprising the '77 cross country team were ffront rowj Kevin Plott, Mike Hassman, Randy Stuewe, David Rhaesa, Mike Antwi, Jeff Zimmerman, Joel Seed, Csecond rowj Darren Anderson, Doug Folken, Greg Plott, Joe Gerleman, Conell Price, Jeff Nixon, Cthird rowj Kent Pack, Amy Morton, Darryl McCormick, John Householter, Jack McDonald, Rick Worrel, Randy Glasgow, Qback rowj Lisa Dreese, Nancy Lloyd, Mark Morton, Tony Bozarth, Frank Riley, Bill Rice and Loren Pack. 3. Junior Rick Worrel ran a personal best of 10:06 at the Regional meet. 4. Senior Lorer Pack shows the effect of a grueling race. 5. Nerves were always present at the starting line until the race began. 6. Senior Tony Bozarth was a consistent performer. 7. Jeff Nixon became the fastest freshman in South history.