Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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LIMBERING: Cross- country members Mario Garcia and Paul Flores, stretch out before a strenuous workout. Scenic workou Improvemen| key to cross countr Her breath is coming in short painful gasps. The finish line is in sight. Relief courses through her veins. The fatigue that had been held at bay for the last mile takes hold causing her knees to weaken and bare- ly make the last few la- bored steps across the fin- ish line before collapsing with an exhausted but ex- hilarated feeling. Muscle cramps and tears of joy are everywhere as the cross-country runners gather together to catch their breath and relate the harrowing tales of the race they have just run. Being with my friends and hear- ing their encouragement really helps me. said Marisa Rosas. Improving was a major concern of the girls cross country team. It takes a lot of desire and dedication to get up early on a Sat- urday morning and run two miles at a meet, se- nior cross country runner Tresa Hermes said. After placing second at the district meet in Corpus Christi each runner ad- vanced to the regional meet which was held in San Antonio. The team placed 11th at the regional meet. Each team member improved by at least 46 seconds in her time. Sarah Mendez, freshman, im- proved 2:11. The cross country con- sisted of seven members including seniors Pearl De- an and Tresa Hermes, jun- ior Emi Ramirez, sopho- mores VVillet Dean and Marisa Rosas, and fresh- men. Shay Porter and Sa- rah Mendez. The cross country coach, Karla Creagar, felt confi- dent of this year ' s runners. I had worked with thi before and they believedl working hard. Most of team ran during the su: mer to prepare themsel for the upcoming seasi 1 ran all summer long a felt very prepared, Tn Hermes, senior said. Pet ' Dean had high intentioii of improving her time frci last year. Last year m best time was 14:04, Th year my best time wi 13:27, Dean said. Eil Ramirez ran because helped me prepare for baj ketball. » , N y j ' ' 7 .- f-J CROSS COUNTRY

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i IJTIMIDATION: out of town opponent i ;phanie Janak, Grace by brining the player to 1 rrera, and Jana Kobza her knees, nintain pressure on an tEFENSE: Often the ey to winning was a ood defense. Stephanie mak blocks a shot. VARSITY: Top, Denecia Mc Dade, Grace Bar- rera, Tonika Joshlin, Karey Janak, Nikki Lit- tles, La Saundra Williams, Dawn Hernandez, and Trad Gant. Bottom, Tresa Hermes, Jana Kobza, Stephanie Janak, Pearl Dean and Michelle Schaefer. JUNIOR VARSITY: Top, Ursula Johnson, mgr.; Mary Kay White, Bronwyn Avery, Coach Radin, Tonya Threadgill, Meka Wil- liams, Janet Venness and Liz Wesar, mgr. Bot- tom, Ericka Ellis, Donyale Tyrone, Emi Ramirez and Shay Ponter. FRESHMAN GIRLS: Top, Sira Greg, Laura Martinez, Tracy Taylor, Audra Murray, Camile Carroll. Middle row. Tammy Gamer manager; Jessica Garcia, Missy Garrett, Coach Karla Cregar, Stacy Taylor, Stacy Simek, Demetria Wyatt, Roxy Garley, manager. Bot- tom, Maria Gonzales, Donna Ross, Pam Wil- liams, LaShelle Williams, Ursula Wade, Sheryl Hall, Sarah Mendez, Nikki Barnes. BASKETBALL ItJl

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SNOOZE: Cross- country manager Cathy Barela catches a few z ' s while waiting to reach home. READY!: On your mark, get set, go! Competion with oth- er schools helps to give the cross- country team experi- ence. CROSS COUNTRY MEMBERS: Top, Pearl Dean, Tresa Hermes, Marisa Rosas, Sarah Mendez, Emi Ramirez, and Karla Cregar, coach. Bottom, Willet Dean and Shay Porter. CROSS COUNTRY tE£