St. Petersburg High School 1991 Yearbook (St. Petersburg, FL) - Full Access

Front row: Ranya Hahn, Michelle Baum, Carmelita Fitzpatrick, Keisha Washington, Kristin Tafelski. 2nd row: Jennifer Hunt, Leila Hahn, Jane Byers, Thongsa Sinphay, Nejma Petit. Third Row: Nicole Smith, Darla Weaver, Barbara Brvan Arnie Patel. Back row: Tonya Moten, Sabrina Herring, Tina Teartt. United They Stand Girls' Track Team Works Together Pushing yourself to the limit; and reaching your own personal goal potential. These were the themes of this year's Girls' Track team. "The thing that I enjoy most about coaching is helping athletes develop discipline and training techniques that are necessary to reach their goals," stated Coach Robb Townsend. The rigorous practices consisted of aerobic training, speed training, and studying techniques and strategies of running. "My goals for the team this year are to win more dual meets and to qualify more athletes for the state competition," explained Coach Townsend. Not only were team goals a focus, but also, the personal goals of each runner were considered. "I want to go to state 148 • Sports/Girls' Track "We help each other when one of us feels that we can •t go on.'• Mary Cappelli STATS SPHS OPP 88 Lakewood 45 88 Northeast 42 81 Gibbs 41 81 BocaClega 40 92 Pinellas Park 2 2nd Tarpon fhv. 66 Countryside 65 2nd West Coast lnv. 6W,OL for the shotput event and break the school discus record,'' commented junior Carmelita Fitzpatrick. The spirit of togetherness permeated the girls' attitudes. They knew that they could count on one another. "We help each other when one of us feels that we can't go on," stated Mary Cappelli. "Our team is fully spirited, and our enthusiasm is endless." The girls worked hard to reach their personal goals, but they also learned how to be competitive. Most of all, the girls stuck together and demonstrated that by being united, they could accomplish anything. - Stephanie Todd