Savannah High School - Savannual Yearbook (Savannah, MO)

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Continued from page 61 also, injuries occurredt during the cold and wind. Bevirt stated that wind was a problem. itWhen I go into a turn and hit the wind, it feels like someone is actually trying to hold me back. Miss Debbie Wenzel served as assistant coach. Another team which devoted its time to practice was boysl track. According to Coach Tom OlBrien, track consists of IIspeed, strength, power, teamwork and skill? Assistant coaches were Mr. Brent Ruiz and Mr. Bill McInroy. Daren Throckmorton ,86 stat- ed, tiEverybody has to help each other out to get better. For example, long distance runners pace also Brad Ussary ,85 joined track because ttI like it for the competi- tion. I get self-pride when compet- ing with the athletes from other schools? Throckmorton joined track because tiI thought I had the ability? According to Throckmor- t ton, ttThere was more competition in high school than in junior high. Mark Richie 85 joined simply because tiI enjoy running. He went on to say, ttI like the half mile best because I do good. Weather is also an important factor to the boys. OlBrien com- mented, ttIf it rains, we can,t get out to the track? However, Throckmorton com- mented, uTo me running in rain is breathe. Ussary commented, ItWindts a problem. It feels like a brick wall when I run into it? He went on to say, tiWind can help me if itls to my back? Wind llslows me down and makes my time slower? stated Throckmorton. Wait a minute! Maybe the runner does have a chance. Instead of seeing the runner falling behind, you see him moving on, passing his competitors one by one. Why the change? Ahh! Now you see and hear the team right behind the runner, pushing him, encouraging him. Thatis right, you are now one of the lucky ones to see true teamwork in action. - Hazel Noble and Tim each other. easier because itls easier to Burns The members of boys, track are Front: Mike Leslie, Kyle Kart, Bruce Hill and Mark Richie; Row 2: Mark George, Thanh Van, Brad Ussary, Tony Snodgrass, Dennis Peek and Rob Arnold; Row 3: Larry Ladner, David Coon, Tom Weipert, Jon Ginther, Thad Lund and Daren Throckmorton; Row 4: Jeff Taylor, Brad Seifert, Brad Steele, Brian Young, Scott Vanover, Scott Peek; Row 5: Jeff Spoonemore, Greg Seifert, Jon Spoon- emore, Eric Miller, Mike Hatchet; Row 6: David Gay, Scott Hinkle, Pat Grieme, Tim Sprague, John Roster, Mark Neal; Row 7: Coach Bill McInroy, Aaron Miller, Ray Routh, Matt Russell, Robbie Jackson, Jeff Johnson, Joe Freudenthal, Terry Miles and Coach Tom O'Brien. Rob Arnold l85 presses for a faster time in the hurdles. ,, gwfiol e th' Track V63

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Wrestling cheerleaders include: R Poirier, Darcy Hunziger, Julia Glick and Sarah Larson. Cheerleaders a those who get the adrenaline flowing in both the team and the fans. According to Scot Peek 87 who is on the basketball team, the cheerleaders at Savannah do just that. ttThe cheerleaders really do a great job, and they definitely help us when were playing? Another quality of a Savannah cheerleader is spirit and enthu- siasm. Judd Hopper ,87 stated that the cheerleaders do their job by ttshowing lots of enthusiasm and having an interest in the sport? . Cheerleaders arouse spirit iiOur purpose is to support the team and create school spiritf stated Angie Harrison ,85, a third year squad member. Tracy Butcher ,86, a second year cheerleader, also stated that team support is important, but another purpose is to itgo off and have funPi As the cheerleading sponsor, Mrs. Sandy Messner has a lot of responsibilities. til have to organize tryouts, the emblem order, the distribution of uniforms, camp registration and summer practices. Kim Beers 85 and Darcy Hunziger 86 dance to ttHelloii by the Cars. Most important of all, I need to be an advisor to the girls? til really like being sponsor because I' enjoy working with the cheerleaders - they,re a great bunch of girls with a lot of pepf commented Messner. itI was at- tracted to their enthusiasm, and I wanted to get involved? Cheerleaders have been a part of school history at Savannah for as long as anyone can remember. Whatis more, theytre here to stay. Rah! - Kelly Limle and Yolanda Justus. em, Freshman chei oin, Beth Stet Football Cheerleaders Amy Sonner, Lucinda and Angie Harrison.