Warren Western Reserve High School - Aurora Yearbook (Warren, OH)

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Twice a clay practices The members of the 1981 Western Reserve Cro'ss Country Team completed a season of extensive preseason training and competition which began during the hot, humid days of August and finished in the cold, windy days of October. The success of this year's team can be attributed to the hard work conducted during two a day sessions in August and the teams' dedication, pride, sacrifices, and positive attitudes. Experienced runners averaged 31!2-61!2 miles per session, increasing to 7-15 miles per day. lnexperienced and new runners cut the workouts in half but gradually increased as their abilities improved. Team and individual goals were set last season and reevaluated and reset at the outset of the 1981 season. Coach lack Thornton felt that, This year's teams' efforts helped the team to carve its mark as one of the Raider's Best . Varsity letterman are as follows: Vernon Anderson, Kevin Bennett, Bob Burgess, Keith Burgess, Devon Henry, Russ Matthews, Ron Pruitt, Clint Tyler. Special awards go to Russ Matthews, most valuable runner, and Devon Henry, most improved runner. 1981 Cross Country: Front row: Buss Matthews, Ron Pruitt, Dave Henry. Back row: Coach lack Tharton, Keith Burgess, Kevin Bennet, Bob Burgess, Vernon Anderson, Clint Tyler, Ioanna Shafer-statistician. Varsity letterman Vernon Anderson is one of the top seven runners. ev ,,...2':1z,,w1 f ' , ' ' - W 1,.,4,.,fft1i- ' , . ., f ' ' ' ,f f '32'W1tT J ' asf A ' . , wiggle li, A , , V ,f I .irfrl 4 ' aa! ,,.. If -, as 'f W 1 , .,t,g.,af 5.4 1' tgirl X Wi xl .f-AQ .-,Q . , ' .1 I ?Q3,, U ' ' L ,E-V,l,, .wi A . A 5 Kevin Bennett warms up before the big race. Cross Countryf89

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Gordie's Duffers Even though they didn't do well when compared to their undefeated Steel Valley foe Ursuline, the 1981 Girl's Golf Team had a good season. The team compiled a 3-12 record in its Steel Valley matches, which were played at Mill Creek Golf Course, Countryside Golf Course, or Candywood Golf Course. Second year coach, Gordon Hartranft felt that the season was an important one for the development of skills, especially for newcomers Patty McCormick, Diana Morello, and Iovina Rossi. The team was led by four year letterman Lori Krietler and second year medalist Sonia Granchi, who were the only two seniors on the team. At the end of the season, Lori Krietler was named most improved player and Sonia Granchi was voted as the most valuable player. Coach Hartranft said that with only two seniors leaving, next year's team should have a strong foundation ! an.- toward victory. Senior Sonia Granchi funior Patty McCormick Senior Lori Krietler Girls Golff91