1986 Miracle Yearbook

Right: Sophomore Jody Eckert gives it her best leap! Below: Sue runs one of her last race's for CC. Satisfying and Rewarding Season T his year's track team was the smallest team we have had since the track program began, but it was also one of the most unified. Although the meets we ran were not as competitive as usual, everyone continued to work hard in both practice and meets. We won the conference meet easily, but the National Christian College meet was a real challenge. Going into the meet, we were not really sure if we even had a chance to win, but everyone did her best. The win was by sixteen points. The meet was very exciting because it caused us to pull together as a team; it also gave us an opportunity to fellowship with our Christian friends from other teams. In addition to the teamwork and friendship involved in the meet, three people qualified as All-American by winning their respective events: Jane Brooker, in the 800, the 1,500 and the 3,000 meter run; Beth McGillivray in the high jump; and Esther Mahr in the 400 meter run. Once again, Jane Brooker won the Wheeler Award, which is the highest track honor in the NCCAA. The final highlight of the year was Jane's run at NAIA Nationals in which she placed fifth in finals with a time of 2:09.19, bettering her time from last year's nationals. Overall, the season was a very satisfying and rewarding one. Beth McGillivray 144 Women's Track