Westlake High School - El Paisano Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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r C tLL A BATON Madness. Before pass- ing off to the next runner, junior Amy Johnson makes time in the long stretch at the Chap Relays. Coaches stressed cooperation as the key to a success, where many track members worked to- gether. TRACK Tough enough for 5A Competition proves profitable as motivation Feeling the heat moti- vated track teams as they entered the initial year of 5A competition. The 5A competitions really weren ' t that much of a shock; we ' ve competed in 5 A district before. The com- petition wasn ' t easy though, senior Stephanie Koons said. Competing in a new and more well rounded school district had some set backs. An abundance of the competitions players and their ability to build speed would lead to a minus for the Westlake teams. There was a lot more competition in the sprinting events because there are bigger schools with more REACH OUT. Showing his win- ning form at the Georgetown Relays, senior Scott Norman won the Texas Relay champi- onship in the 100 meter high hurdles and competed in the state meet, winning fifth. Did you know... there ' s an average of three pairs of shoes per participant in track and that approximately the boys and girls Chap teams used up the lifetime of over 60 pairs of track shoes during the season? people, faster people which made it tougher, girl ' s track coach Julie Lewis said. Although it appeared tough in the 5A meets, both boy ' s and girl ' s track teams came out in the winner ' s place regardless of the tougher district. Both teams placed first in the 5A district, the boy ' s team placed first in three meets and the girl ' s team placed first in two meets. We had a really good season; we won three meets and got second in two. We went to an indoor meet which we ' ve never done be- fore, boy ' s track coach Mark Hurst said. Experience can be beneficial in any new district competition, this year ' s meets have been enough to set the Chap teams to the path of a 5A winning streak in next year ' s competitions. This year ' s meets were kind of dissapointing be- cause we did so good last year, but I ' m looking for- ward to winning next year ' s 5A meets, junior Jennifer Folk said. Although many teams struggled with the switch to 5A, the track teams found the competition less tough than expected and even found it a challenge. It was a good season. We ran against some fast 5A teams and it felt good that we could compete, senior Mark Magnum said. Boys Varsity Track Round Rock Dual Meet First McNeese State First Chap Relays Second Pflugerville First Georgetown Relay Second New Braunfuls Fourth Girls Varsity Track Triangler First Chap Relays First Loander Second Ellison Second Alief Relays Sixth State Results Scott Nonnan Fifth in 100m High Hurdles Chap Relays-lst, 2nd Scores More Shoe Expenses Nike Triple Jump $ 46.99 Adidas High Jump 56.99 Adidas Javelin 99.99 Converse Sprinting 30J)0 Puma Javelin 50.99 Puma Triple Jump 83.00 Converse Spring 70.99 Average $ 66.11 I think we did really well in getting ready for compctitons, we went to some big 5A district meets and did successfully. Coach Julie Lewis We were in a really tough district , but we also had a lot of team depth; I ' m very proud of the team. Coach Mark Hurst Edited by Camile O ' Briant 1 1 T R AC K 1

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f — cl-» i BOYS TRACK: (front row) Allen Haven. ScoH Gates, Jonnle Woertink, Corey Waller, Sean Mitchell, Chuck Holloway, John Courtney, Greg Davlj, Brian Yauger, trovi two) Toby Splnka, Jason Hlltabiddle, B.J. Myere, Mickey Rose, David McConnick, Chris Courtney, Derek Slaughter, Cass Brewer, Chris Pozold, Kip Aberetombie, Dan Gilley, Travis Jamail, Poncio Buendia, Andrew Christensen, Coach Mark Hurst, ( raw three) Coach Derek Long, Chris Hodgkins, Rob Conner, Umar Wedcll, Bill Davenport, Chris Conley, Tres Ellias, Trey Corrico, Rob Woertink. Brian Prasiaa, Derek Southard, Ross Bowman, Alan Alexander, Russell Webb, David Hemphill, Coach Lefty Fisher, (bick rou ) Olivier La Puente, Mark Didlake, Steve Demoss, Trey Salinas, John Grey, Scott Flathouse, Ale« Kaulback, Mark Magnum, Scott Norman, Steve Vicalis, John Millard, Cari Clark, Andy Cassidy, Craig Dial, Wally Reid, Dave Davenport. Jimmy Saiton and Brian Johnson. a i Gii- ' - ? ' f T i piPi ■ fc»- ' !« GIRLS VARSITY TRACK: (front row) Kim Maddui, Megan Brinkoeler, Aryn White, Wendy Schlageter, Kerslin Silverberg, Stephanie Koons, (raw two) Venessa Uriegas, Carrie Lindsey, Susannah Baker, Heather Scogin, Sheri Goodwin, Diana Warren, Tracey Aaman, Amy John, (kucl raw) Coach Julie Lewis, Coach Doug McKrory, Jennifer Bradley, Jennifer Folk, Tina Miller, Jennifer Jacoby, Heidi Heilman, Gary Foster, Shelly Mehawk, Kristen Laughlin.Toni Gesch, Vicki Slafko and Cindy Darilek. - - -! ' OVER AND OUT. Practice makes perfect as sophomore Derek Slaughter reaches a new height on the pole vault. Afternoons were devoted to practices as track members beefed up for the coming spring meets . GREAT GOLLY. As coach Neal Calvert looks on, junior Diane Warren leaps high in the long jump at the Chap Relays. Com- petition was strong but the girls track team pulled out with a first place title while the boys placed second. )4| Take it in Stride SPORTS

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PERFECT FORM. Necessary for most efficient use of energy in cross country meets, senior Steve Vacalis and junior Toni Gesch work on their running techniques during an after school workout. Boys Varsity Scguin Austin Westlake Roundrock Killecn District Girls Varsity Quadrangular Sequin AISD Westlake J. J. Pearce Southwestern District Rcgionals State 8th 6th 5th 6th 5th 5th 1st 1st 1st 2nd 1st 1st 1st 2nd 7th Girls: 7th in State Scores More Two factors impact the lifespan of cross country running shoes: □the rurmer ' s weight □the course ' s terrain I really like cross country. The only bad experience 1 ever had with it was one time when were on a seven mile course through Rolling- wood. One minute I was with the group, and the next thing I knew I was lost across Town Lake at what used to be Pedunkels. All in all, I ran a little more than 12 miles. Freshman jair Gonzales BOYS CROSS COLINTRY; ifrmt roio) Oliver Lapuente, Scott Gales, Tommy Boukhris, Jalr Gonzales, Chris Hix, John Grey, John Michael Courtney {raw 2) Scott Wright, Chris Byrne, Jeff FInson, Edgar FJchclmann, Robert Moreno (barli row) Scott Flalhouse, Lamar Wedell. Brad Beneski, Damon Fisher, Tres Ellis, Craig Dial. Chris Hendrix, Coach Mark Hurst. GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY; V ' ) Kristen SUverburg, Ueldl Hellman, Jennifer Folk. MIndl Stober, Kim Maddux, (back row) St ephanie Koons, Gary Foster, Coach Julie LcwU, Emily Ellis, Jill Matson. ' I ' K ' I Take it in Stride )Qm SPORTS