South Albany High School - Sapere Aude Yearbook (Albany, OR)

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 This was Cross Countrys' Best Season Yet” MikeMcCtendon Cross country is a gruelingly competitive event that tests its’ par- ticipants against their own will and pushes each to his or her physical best. In all, cross country is the premium in athletic com- petition. “This year is the most competitive cross country team South has ever had” according to Coach Mike McClendon. That seems to sum up the entire season of both boys and girls cross country teams. As in any event cross country has its’ memorable moments, Sandy Reagan remembers when, “Wendy Wyatt’s bra strap broke and she had to run all the way home.” William Choi has fond memories of his senior season, “Especially my victory at Bush Park.” William seemed to sum it up for the whole team by saying “It was great! ” GIRLS TEAM; first row; Sandy Reagan, Brenda Wagner, Karen Pearson. Second row; Dixie Weygandt. Coach, Mike McClendon, Wanda Wyatt. 1 Karen Pearson at practice. 2 The girls team in the park. 3 ' Sandy Reagan and William Choi at their very best. 12

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ROVEMENT The season started off with four wins and ended with eight wins and two losses. At the district meet the team did not win but sent Doug Archibald, Greg Christensen, Greg Moye, Ken Pearson and Duane Graham to district finals. In district finals Greg Christensen captured first place on parallel bars and Duane Graham seized fifth place on rings. Ken Pearson could not participate in finals because of a back injury sustained in a practice a week earlier. Doug Archibald was very disappointed because of not qualifying for state in his last year. At state, Christensen strolled away with 13th place on parallel bars and Graham walked away with 18th on rings. Coach Randy Lary was caught saying, “The team will probably take fifth at district,” but the team took 4th at district. Greg Moye was voted the most improved gymnast. Doug Ar- chibald and Greg Christensen were voted the most outstanding gym- nasts. 1) Greg Christensen mounting the parallel bars at district competition. 2) Front row: Greg Moye. Bob Kraus. John Fors Second row: Greg Christensen. Duane Graham. Ken Pearson. Doug Archibald. 3) Duane Graham doing his front-off on the rings 4) Ken Pearson doing a back off on the rings 5) Randy Lary smiling after the district finals. 6) Doug Ar- chibald doing his famous scale on the floor. 11

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Cross Country is an event entirely dependent on individual efforts and successes this Si b pTcingTthpSe 5th PlaCC °Ut °f 10 COmpeting teams The 8irls am did one m Jilt h°tal season 1S measured by the final standing in the district meet. Ail school meets have no meaning on the record of the team, however the competition with other schools and the three invitational meets attended by the teams, Thurston, Philomath Aloha, helped bring South to its best season yet. BOYS TEAM; front row: Coach Tom Cochran, Rick Kester, Greg Slywczuk, David Thorton, Vance Strong, Willie Choi, Grant Bakely, Dan Garrett. Second row: Jim Bryan, Dale Hecht, Tim Wrighthouse, Jim Strubhar. Robbie Olson, Jon Mumper, Ken Trahan Manager, Peggy Westling. 13