In between all the rain and cold weather, there were exBoys' Track Team Sets New School Records the boys' track team managed to have a fairly successful season. While the team as a whole did not post many wins, cellent performances by some individuals and relay teams. Four new school records were set. George Zach ran the two mile in 9:58 at the District meet. The sprint medley relay team of Tim Fairlie, Denny Heintz and Ron Downs established a mark of 138.8 at the Prairie Relays. The Lion Relays featured Scott Appleget, Dan Byerly, Dan Dennis, and George Zach breaking the old record with a time of 11:02.1. The 440 relay team of Denny Fleintz, DeWayne Heintz, Tom Klith and Ron Downs qualified for the Drake Relays. It was there that they set the new record at 44.1. Prairie also sent this team on to the state meet. On May 1st an amazing thing happened. The 16th running of the Prairie Relays was held without a single drop of rain. It was very cold, but one cannot expect everything. Prairie finished third out of a strong field of twelve schools behind Iowa City West, which took first, and Anamosa. Bob Shebetka was the second Prairie alumnus to be inducted into the track hall of fame. Boys' Track Prairie Washington Marion Vinton Crinnell Linn Mar Prairie District E.C.I .C. Anamosa 64-132 Iowa City West Invitationals 3rd place 4th place 1st place 3rd place 4th place 3rd place 7th place 2nd place 3rd place Right: Reggie Hastings hands off to )im Lewis after running a half. Below: Junior Art Hartin concentrates as he makes an attempt. He, Todd Staskal, and Mark Cray pole vaulted for Prairie. Far Below: Some of the season' s finest moments were caused by these three sprint men. Ron Downs, Vice Logan of Iowa City West and Denny Heintz fight it out in the 100 yard dash. 42 Boys' Track
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