Building Friends With Competitors nder the leadership of Coach John McGillivary our women's track program began its third season since its existence in 1982. Assisting Coach McGillivary were co-captains Beth Britton and Karen Harrington. From the outset of the first meeting, our team goals were established. Our first goal asa team wasto win the MidOhio Conference,which we did by defeating the defending champions,Defiance College 192 to 180. The second goal was to finish in the top 4 at the NCCAA National Track and Field meet at Marion, Indiana, which was accom- " we also wanted to build friendships with those kids we compete against both now and in the future." plished by placing third. After hearing Dr. Dixon's series on friendship, we also set a goal to establish closer friendships with our fellow teammates. Taking this one step further, we also wanted to build friendships with those kids we compete against both now and in the future. Friends truly are of the Lord, and this season is a building block for those future track and field athletes. by Karen Harrington Sandy O'Boyle 210
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