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

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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

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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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 Rebels Make It To District 14 Despite internal conflicts, this years varsity volleyball team successfully made it to the District playoff. As Coach Pensinger commented, “This season we set two goals: 1) To improve on last year’s record 2) and to make it to the district playoff. Both were accomplished. This is the first girls team ever at South Albany, in any sport, to make it to the playoff. They have a lot to be proud of.” In terms of winning and losing, this wasn’t a successful season for the J.V. team. But, considering the experience and skill of the girls at the beginning and at the end of the season, it was a good season. “I have a tremendous respect for the effort and improvement of these girls,” stated J.V. Coach Ron Propp. ft 1. Judy Fredricksen takes a plunge for the ball while the team “ah's” in agony. 2. Besides spiking, Sue Spady. Vicki Allard, and Deann Laune learn to spar. 3. Because the ball was covered with super glue, Martha Kroessin fingertips it over the net. 4. J.V. team; front row: Faith Preston, Kim Smith. Flo Cummings, Marcia Kahut, Terri Felde. Back row: Deanna Ensign, Peggy Thomas, Shelly Smith. Melissa McCann. Kim Berry, Sally Guyer, Diane Georgeson, Leslie Avikainen.