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Sprint!

<<^"Vur season was a successful one,
V ^ in that we achieved our early
season goals. We grew as a supportive
group. “Our seniors led very well,”
said coach Doug McLaughlin. “Many of
these ladies were with the team for
four years and their leadership values
will be with us for at least another four
I years. » »
Outstanding performers and most
valuable runners were: most valuable
runner-Lynn Alexander; most valuable
performer-Shelly Morey; most valuable
in field event-Shelly Morey; most
inspirational-Katie Olson and Sue
Zurek. Outstanding team members that
went to state were Shelly Morey, Lynn
Alexander, Therese Conway, Robin
Keeler and Judy Wilcoxson.
“1 am continually asked to
athletically compare girls’ track with
boys’ football. I enjoy coaching both,
but many girls have not had a great
deal of athletic competition and I enjoy
helping these young ladies to compete
and to believe in themselves,” said
McLaughlin. “Very many girls have
shown excellent concentration, self­
belief and success drive to be district
and state champions.”
“Our young people in the girls’ track
program are learning that success
comes only with hard work that if
one wants something, it can be attained
with the correct attitude,” added
McLaughlin.

C oncentrating on the throw , senior Shelly Morey prepares to
throw the discus in the meet against Bellevue East. Shelly placed
first in all the major meets and finished sixth at the state meet.
Pushing it. Senior Sue Zurek strides out in one of the early
season practices. This was Sue’s fourth straight year in track.