West Valley High School - Aurora Yearbook (Fairbanks, AK)

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With a last burst of energy, Brian Scarborough prepares to cross the finish line. All tied up before a race Dave Lokken has his bib secured in place by Coach Carlson. it 1,22 Rob Bettisworth sprints to quick start at the sound of the gun. q '1uun....,.,.d Coached by Marianne Carlson and Woody Wenstrom the ski team trained with determination and enthusiasm, and were well rewarded with another victorious season. Led by team captains Joan Scarborough and Andy White, the girls and boys ski teams of West Valley were a dominating force in every ski meet they entered. Needless to say, they were undefeated, and usually captured the first four or five places in both the girls and the boys races. This year's ski team was one of the largest and most enthusiastic that the Wolfpack has ever had. Their spirit was reflected in every race as they virtually kicked their competition off the trail by easily defending their Region VI title. The 156 SKI TEAM I N - e A H is Q in mf 1' 1 . WOLFPACK SKIERS WHIZZED PAST THEIR COMPETITION N ALL LEVELS ski team then entered the State Invitational and easily glided to a first place finish in both the boys and girls competition to also capture the State title. Another major accomplishment for the ski team was their participation in the Tang Nordic races in which West Valley placed 11 skiers on the Junior Olympics Ski Team. At the 1981 Junior Olympics held at Steamboat Springs, Colorado, ten skiers from West Valley on the Alaska team competed nationwide. The skiers did very well in the individual events considering the weather conditions and the high altitudes. In the girl's division I, 5km race, Mara Rabinowitz captured a very respectable fourth place, while in the girl's division Il, 5km race, Sarah Swift took outstanding third place finish. The most grueling individual race for the division girls competition was the 7.5km race, ll Mara Rabinowitz managed to finish in t top 10, with a ninth place finish. Meanwhile, in the girls' division II race, 3.8km course, Sarah Swift finished in tenth place. Both of the boy's division and Il individual competitions were very tough. In the 7.5km race, however, Bri Scarborough and Andy White managed finish in the top 20, as they took 14th and 17th respectively in this event. Because of these fine performances, West Valley was truly proud of their sl team's achievements for the year.

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This year's West Valley Wolfpack football team finished with a misleading 3- 3 record. They were an exciting team that improved as the year progressed. They featured a high-powered offense that included break-away runners like Seniors Ben Blackburn and Brad Adams. Junior lefthander Dan McNelly and Senior Tyrone Thomas proved to be a winning combination when the pass was needed. The defense, like the rest of the team, was small, but quick and full of punishing hitters. The defensive line was anchored by Trent McNelly. Linebackers Scott Winner, Wayne Sharp, and Jeff Studer kept opposing runners in check. Mary Perry became a major deterrent to would- be passers. The Wolfpack games were well played. The team reflected the sound coaching it received from rookie Coach Chuck Gold, an expro from the Oakland Raiders. Football in Alaska takes a special breed of player. Teams here battle not only other teams, but also the elements, from the dry dusty heat of the summer, to the snowy cold of late fall practices. Despite all of this, our team still gave their utmost in their quest for victory. With blockers Scott Winner and Ben Blackbrun leading the way, Brad Adams charges around the right end. 158 FOOTBALL WEST GRIDDERSg MORE THAN A MATCH FOR THEIR FOES 'ss . , 11 K 'L Lrgl i - ,K X ykf. - -if . , .,... ...... ..,, Ns Qgsm' it