University City High School - Excelsus Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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No Pain No Gain Push it, push it, pump those arms, yelled boys cross country coach Rick Mitchell as his runners did a grueling hill run. Hills, ladders, triangles, and speed workouts were just some of the things the boys did to keep in shape. All of those activities took a great deal of strength, endurance, and above all, will power — the power to say I can when the body says I can ' t , the power to push one self to the limit. There is a certain point a runner reaches during a race when he feels he can go no fur- ther. His legs ache and his lungs hurt but by sheer power of the mind he keeps pushing on until his foot crosses the finish line. Talent and a dedicated mind were the two qualities evi- dent in all 35 team members. The top runners on the team were Geoff Folsom, Shawn Smith, Scott Schneider, Randy Barnes, and Jim Eve- leth, all of whom ran the previous year. Mike Cohen, who was injured early in the season, ran up to 700 miles this past summer on his own initiative. A combination of disciplined minds and healthy bodies enabled the team to go the distance. Geoff Folsom and Chris Beresford struggling to keep their pace. Randy Barnes contemplates his strategy for the next race. Strong Centurion start for another win. 92 Boys Cross Country

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Badminton Serves Opportunity Watch the birdie, hit your raquet and follow through, said Coach Scanlon to her Badmin- ton team. Badminton is a game that requires endurance, finesse, and lots of practice. This ancient game can be great fun and very competitive. This can be attested to by the twenty one members of the team, which con- sisted of twelve boys and nine girls. Brian Creek was the only returnee this year. The team practiced two hours every day working hard on fundamentals, strategy, and an atti- tude of winning. Many members had that de- sire to compete against their opponent and bring glory to U.C.H.S. •■| got It! Andy Schofield goes for the overhead smash. Badminton 91

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-4iufs Top Row: Rick Mitchell, Chris Beresford. Mark Kellogg. David Koenig. Scott Schneider, Dan Hood, Jim Edgett, Larry Geller. Jeff Gurley, John Shafer, Sergio Waisman. Chris Norberg, Mike Stingling. J V, Coach Robert Grant. Middle Row: Shawn Smith, Randy Barnes, Geoff Folsom. Ken Cashman, John Griffin, Cliff Gordon. Jim Eveleth, Richard Kalichmay. Jeff Randall. Randy Zounes Bottom Row: Jed Sexton. John Hellsin. Thomas Jetton. Donald Marks. Manuel Gonzales. Robert OBarr, Cliff Gordon striding toward the finish line with determination 1 S While stretching. U.C. runners plan their attack.