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Chris C. McElyea PresidentNancy A. Masterson Vice-President Selynn Barbour TreasurerLaura Davis DirectorCourtney Hulett DirectorJackie Schulte DirectorTom Williams DirectorLinda Leu Secretary

Dear Patrons,

On the pages that follow, you will read about the greatest resources of the Camdenton R-III School District, our students and staff. Our students are dedicated to the activities in which they participate and strive to represent our district in a positive manner. Our students are supported by skilled coaches, directors, and sponsors. These dedicated staff members not only teach the necessary skills of the activities they promote, they also instill life-long values. These efforts assist us on our

path to meet our vision of “Everyone Learning Every Day.”

Camdenton is known as one of the premier school districts in the state of Missouri. We are fortunate to have first-class facilities, thanks to the support of our patrons. Our district is ready to surpass last year’s accomplishments this school term whether it be on the field, on the court, or in the classroom. “Purple Pride” runs deep in our community and we thank you for your support of our students and staff.

Please continue to support our students and sponsors by displaying positive Laker Pride. Your example assists our students to continue the proud traditions of “Laker Nation.”Our entire school community encourages you to enjoy our activities. We teach, we learn, and we build relationships as Lakers through the activities highlighted in this wonderful publication. We look forward to cheering with you to support our amazing students.

It’s a Great Day to be a Laker!

Tim Hadfield, Superintendent

Board of Education

SuperintendentTim Hadfield, Ed.D.

Assistant SuperintendentsRyan Neal, Ed.D.Julie Dill, Ed.D.

Camdenton R-III School DistrictEveryone Learning Every Day

PO Box 1409Camdenton, MO 65020-1409

Phone: 573-346-9213 � Fax: 573-346-9211

Welcome to Camdenton HighSchool, Home of the Lakers! Itis an exciting time to be a Laker,and we are looking forward to asuccessful fall season of CHS activities. With the hard work and commitment of our students,coaches, and sponsors we are sureto continue that winning Lakertradition.

As we look forward to a new season of activities, wewant to thank our community for the continuous supportprovided to our students and our school. By working together, we are sure to maintain a positive learning community for our students and help them achieve great successes both in the classroom and on the field.

The mission of Camdenton High School is to providestudents with a relevant and rigorous educational

experience, helping them acquire the knowledge andskills to successfully become college and career ready in a global society. Extra-curricular programs are an extension of the classroom, and they play a significantrole in achieving this mission. Participation in these activities allows students to realize the importance of individual responsibility, competition, and teamwork, allof which will contribute to their future accomplishments.Through their commitment to team success, studentslearn valuable lessons regarding character and sportsmanship that not only help them succeed on the field of play, but also provide them experiences that allow them to become productive citizens and adults.

I encourage you to continue to support our students and recognize their efforts by displaying that positive“Laker Pride” for your school, your teams, and yourcommunity. We look forward to seeing you at our events this fall. Go Lakers!!!

Welcome to the Home of the Lakers! My name is Jeff Whitney and I’d like to take this opportunity to welcome our fans and guests to another great year of activities. As the Director of Athletics and Activities I am always excited about a new school year and the upcoming activities and events that come with it!

You may notice a new sport on the schedule this year. The Lakers have added Swimmingto its list of fall and winter sports! As some of you may know, over the past several yearsmany of our students have participated in Lake Area club swim programs. Now our youngmen and women have the opportunity to swim for the Lakers in addition to these teams!Our boys’ season will be during the fall and our girls will swim during the winter season.

Extra-curricular activities play a very special part in our school’s educational program. Our school and community are dedicated to our students’ pursuit of excellence and the values taught by interscholastic competition. The playing field is viewed as an extension of the classroom where lessons about sportsmanship,self-discipline, and perseverance are often learned. In addition, these competitive endeavors offer opportunitiesfor students from diverse backgrounds to learn the value of teamwork, cooperation, and mutual respect. We knowit is qualities such as these that will help develop the productive citizens and sound leadership of tomorrow.

As spectators, we too are an important part of this “classroom” and the lessons taught. We should always remember that our actions will speak much louder than our words. With this in mind, it is essential that we serve as positive role models for our student body. Officials, coaches and student athletes will often fall short of perfection; this is to be expected. Enjoy the contests scheduled this season - our students, coaches, and officials have worked extremely hard to give their best performance. Go Lakers!!!

Jeff Whitney, Director of Athletics and Activities

Welcome to Camdenton High School“Home of the Lakers” Brett Thompson, Principal

92.7/Classic Hits 102.7 FMAbove and Beyond RoofingACI / BolandAll American Termite and Pest Control

All Pro HomesAlpha GraphicsAndy’s Frozen CustardBack to GolfHerb and Janet BakerBales ConstructionBev ThomasBlair CedarBlair’s LandingJim and C.J. BlairChris CaltonCamdenton RotaryCampbell Law/ Campbell CPACentral Bank of Lake of the Ozarks

Clark’s Concrete Const. Co.Mac DeckerJim and Maxine DinsdaleW. Gary Drover

Evers and CompanyFirst National BankFunky BuffaloG & G MarinaGeorge K. Baum & Co.Michael GilleyGraves and Associates, CPATim and Amy HadfieldHedge’s-Scott Funeral HomeHeritage BankHMI Fireplace ShopHulett Chevrolet-Buick-GMCJack’s Sporting GoodsJiffy Stop Food MartsLake of the Ozarks Animal Hospital

Lake Ozark Anesthesia and Assoc.Lake Professional EngineeringLake Regional Health SystemLake Regional OrthopedicsLakeland OilLens Mart OpticalLeslie OrthopedicsMarty’s Marine

McDuffey Law FirmMcGrath Insurance GroupMed Pay, Inc.Miner Mike’s and Buster’sMissouri Bell TelecomMissouri Builder’s ServiceMissouri EagleMissouri Furniture, Inc.OzarklandOzark Ready MixOzark’s Coca Cola/Dr. Pepper

CompanyPhillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, P.C.

Scott’s ConcreteSykora State Farm AgencyTan-Tar-A Resort

Major SponsorTruesdell FenceVision Source Family Eyecare

2015 GOLD SPONSORS

2015 PURPLE SPONSORS

Laker Athletic Boosters, Inc., Benefitting the Camdenton R-III Athletic Programs

The following Gold and Purple Sponsors’ contributions benefit every Camdenton Laker Student Athleteby providing needs such as equipment, facilities, special programs, and improvements. Contributions from sponsors like these, along with the Camdenton Athletic Booster Club, have exceeded $750,000 from 1987 through 2015. On behalf of the Camdenton Athletic Boosters, we would like to say THANKSto all of our sponsors. If anyone would like information about the Laker Invitational Golf Tournament, or about being on our sponsor list, please contact Jason Hulett at 346-7272 or John Blair at 346-2235.

Casey’s General StoresCulligan Lake of the OzarksDairy QueenKenny Carroll ExcavatingKim and Sheryl Krostue

Lake Oasis Convenience StoresLi’l Rizzo’sMariners Pier 31Page Sign ServicesPregnancy Help Center

Re/Max Lake of the OzarksSports NationScrivener Oil CompanyState Rep Diane and Dr. FranklinTed and Brenda Harmon

(2016 sponsors not available at press time)

The 2016 edition of thePride of the Lake presentsCarnivale: a musical andvisual celebration of theelegant sophisticationfound at the annual two-week event known as theCarnival of Venice. Theshow is presented in fiveacts, entitled Ceremony,Coronation, Courtship,Celebration, and Crusade.The music for this year’s

presentation is taken entirely from the repertoire of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and will include selections from the bright and flashy opera, The Magic Flute, a soloist showcase from Clarinet Concert in A Major, and the dark and brooding Requiem Mass. The band is conducted on the field by our drum majors Darren Figgins, Phoebe Hogeland, and Claire Roettgen.

The ensemble will be competing all over the Midwest again this year. Our competitions take us to Clarksville, Tennessee, St. Charles, Missouri,and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. As is our tradition,

the competitive season will culminate at the Bands of America Super Regional in St. Louis, Missouri. We will be up against 65 of the best bands in the country for a prestigious spot in finals. Last year, the band missed the final round of competition by one spot, coming in 15th place - our highest finishever!

Paul Baur is the director of bands, assisted by Mike Fenn, Amanda Fall, and Alisha Baur. The colorguard directors are Chris Garstang, Tim Roettgen, and Kayla Paterson. Additional band camp staff includes Matthew Vallot, Taylor Hughes, Austin Riedy,

Christa Lenau, Tom Pannullo, and Aaron Short. The sound production team consists of Eric Petska and Troy Risner. The show concept and design staff includes some of the most innovative specialists in the country, including Wes Cartwright, musicarranger Will Pitts, percussion writer AdamWiencken, and drill designer Mark Moreno.Other staff members include Kelley Mitchelland Scott Toosley.

PRIDE OF THE LAKE MARCHING BAND

MELLOPHONEAmy ChildersDanny GregoryBrooke HeimbeaughMadi JonesVincent KhorKaybre MatusikBrody PetskaMason PetskaCody RayMiranda SauerMax SpurgeonGrace Tillett

BARITONED.J. ArmstrongZeth BalesHayden BarberRob BaurColeman DarnallKallie DavisMarcus FrazierMadeline LukefahrIan McIntoshJamison OsborneJosh PayneJake RogersAndy RollheiserWill SingletonLucy Sinner

DRUM MAJORSDarren Figgins, Phoebe Hogelan, and Claire Roettgen

ALTO SAXWyatt BaltzellStevie DanielKirsten DuncanNick FowlerAshton GarzaCaleb HannersAnde JohnstonSummer KofoedSophie KurleMatthew MeyersJohn RodrigoR.J. SantonMikayla Wilson

TENOR SAXMax DanielBenton HustonMikayla Zedaker

BARI SAXNick DunnMatt JohnoConrad Maag

CLARINET Hannah BasileSydney CunninghamSarah DanielEmma EasterKylee HowardPaige HowardMichelle HubbardFaith KennistonAshton KopiskeAbby LisewskiTrisha McKinnonLucas MosherReese NegriCaleb RiceEvie RothSydney ShearerAndrea StewartMegan StudeAnde TrandumJonathan UppKevin Warner

FLUTELeah AjtajiMontana CheneyRaven DilbeckMercedez HanlonEmma HiltonRhianna HoweRegan HubbardMaggie HullNicole LeuchtmannAyla MarshWillow PerezKierstyn ReynoldsKatie StonerAllison VarnerMary WardIvy Willcut

FRONTLINEPERCUSSIONKylie BeckerJoyce BrotherTimmy DenningHannah FreiCami KoonsJeana LaughlinJacob MurphyTyler NeftzgerJessica ParkerSummer PerezClara PittmanLauren RisnerAlexis RosackTaylor Wise

BATTERYPERCUSSIONChris BiggeAustin CampbellCameron ClawsonMalachi DiehlSam HorneAlex MadesSarah McRobertsFaith MooreLane OakesDrew PattonTaylor PetskaJacob Vance

TRUMPETCasey AustinPhillip BurnsSilas BurnsCody CollinsJack FullerKyle FunkeJonathan GeorgeSophie HeierKenneth KhorAlex LongKeaton MeyerChad MooreCole RansburyAiden RisnerCaycee RothRyan RoundsSkyler ShraugerAmanda SiegelVicky SinnerPierce TaylorChantz TroxelLeann WeissbeckColin Welch

TUBAKody CoonJohnathan CrickardMatthew DettmerKass ElliottCaleb RedmanCasey ReedBen WarnerJacob Ziegler

Korinne AllenKurstyn BarnhartKatelyn BevansLizzy BridgesBriana BurnsMadison DiehlBella GeilfussAshley GorhamZoe GregoryKaitlyn HamiltonAlyssa HaysMegan HeimbeaughAshley HoscheitJordan JacksonPeyton JacksonTylor Knox

Carme LeuenbergerKaitlin LumbKaity MillerFaith MortonKatelyn MullinsKallie OrazcoJesslyn ParsleyTaylor PatredisCatherine SauerChloe TatroMackenzie ThompsonMakayla TurnerBrittany WhitelyErin WildeMegan Wilde

COLOR GUARD

2016 Varsity Football Coaching StaffJeff Shore

Head CoachQuarterbacksDefensive Ends

Steve BaylessDefensive Line

RunningBacks

ParPitts

OffensiveLine

Defensive Line

Lance Foulk

ReceiversDefensiveBacks

NickBruck

LinebackersDefensive Coordinator

Running Backs

ShawnMaschino

Offensive LineRobber Backs

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Football photos provided by: DLJonesPhotography.com

TimMcDuffeyOffensiveLine

Defensive Line

AndrewNoltingTight EndsOutside

Linebackers

Cole WalkerFreshmanCoach

OffensiveLine

DefensiveLine

Varsity Football ScheduleAug. 19 Hillcrest T 7:00Aug. 26 West Plains T 7:00Sept. 2 Lebanon H 7:00Sept. 9 Kickapoo T 7:00Sept. 16 Parkview (Homecoming) H 7:00Sept. 23 Rolla T 7:00Sept. 30 Waynesville H 7:00Oct. 7 Joplin H 7:00Oct. 14 Glendale T 7:00Oct. 21 District Game TBA 7:00

JV Football ScheduleAug. 22 Hillcrest H 5:30Aug. 29 West Plains H 5:30Sept. 6 Lebanon T 5:30Sept. 12 Kickapoo H 5:30Sept. 19 Parkview T 5:30Sept. 26 Rolla H 5:30Oct. 3 Waynesville T 5:30Oct. 10 Helias T 4:30Oct. 17 Glendale H 5:30

The Lineup1 Zach Malone 11 5’10” 145 SE-DB3 Zach Wise 12 5’6” 165 TB-DB4 Bo Shore 11 6’0” 175 FB-DE5 Lathan Wise 10 5’6” 140 TB-DB6 Andrew Butts 10 5’8” 150 TB-DB7 Cash Calton 10 5’11” 145 QB-DB8 Skyler England 10 6’0” 145 QB-DB9 Kane Simmerly 10 5’9” 150 SE-DB10 Isaiah Lumley 11 5’7” 155 QB-DB11 Matt Lawson 11 5’7” 153 SE-DB 12 Gabe Kurtz 10 5’7” 140 SB-DB13 Seth Harris 11 5’7” 178 FB-DL15 Dyllan Decker 12 6’3” 185 QB-DB16 Mason Bowles 11 6’1” 167 TE-LB17 Jaben Shockley 10 5’11” 130 SE-DB18 Trenton Flug 10 5’10” 135 QB-DB20 Bryce Metcalf 11 5’11” 160 SE-DB21 Austin Stamper 12 5’8” 172 SB-DB22 Cory Eskridge 11 5’10” 155 TB-DB23 Jake Hill 11 5’10” 175 SE-DE24 Brandt Arnold 11 6’1” 175 SE-DB25 Jackson Ezard 11 5’11” 180 SB-DB26 Preston Crabtree 10 5’7” 130 SE-DB27 Jay Griffin 11 5’11” 190 TB-LB28 Kyler Wilson 10 5’10” 145 TB-LB29 Branden Howe 11 5’7” 145 SE-DB30 Chris Cone 10 5’8” 145 SE-DB31 Davis Torrence 10 5’8” 150 FB-LB32 Josef Bernabe 10 5’6” 150 TB-LB34 David Smith 10 5’7” 145 TB-DB35 Tyler Jones 11 5’10” 130 SE-DB37 Garrett Stamper 10 5’6” 150 FB-LB38 Winton Neal 11 5’9” 155 FB-LB39 Tyler Harrell 10 5’6” 132 SB-LB40 Will Morgan 11 5’9” 148 SE-DB41 Todd Simpson 11 6’0” 210 FB-LB42 Jackson Rideout 10 5’9” 165 SE-DB43 Slater Massey 11 5’7” 139 SE-DB44 Giusep Lopez 12 5’11” 186 FB-LB46 Austin Rippe 10 5’8” 168 FB-LB50 Parker Ray 10 6’2” 220 OL-DL51 Jonathan Smith 10 5’9” 151 OL-DL52 Dylan Kelly 12 5’8” 215 OL-DL53 Josh Harmon 10 6’2” 200 OL-DL54 Jesus Ramirez 11 5’6” 166 OL-DL55 Harrison Brownell 11 6’0” 280 OL-DL56 Michael Ledbetter 11 6’0” 210 OL-DL57 L.J. Ollison 11 6’0” 185 OL-DL58 Spencer Aldrich 10 5’9” 170 OL-DL

201659 Dylan Kobel 10 6’0” 210 OL-DL60 Connor Whitney 11 6’1” 230 OL-DL62 Holden Looney 11 5’10” 190 OL-DL63 Wes Buckner 11 5’11” 190 OL-DL64 Kyle Diebold 12 5’8” 200 OL-DL65 Jonathan Ortiz 10 5’9” 200 OL-DL66 Zach Trusty 10 5’9” 220 OL-DL67 Marlin Briggs 10 5’9” 275 OL-DL68 Zach Howery 12 5’11” 220 OL-DL70 Wyatt Danuser 12 6’0” 245 OL-DL71 Holden Garmany 12 5’5” 170 OL-DL72 Jake Scarey 11 5’10” 260 OL-DL73 Camden Pitts 10 5’10” 230 OL-DL74 Grant Norton 11 6’6” 235 OL-DL75 Josh Semau 11 6’5” 300 OL-DL76 Braxton Shamburg 12 5’10” 250 OL-DL77 Chazz Sawyers 11 6’3” 265 OL-DL78 Riley Stidham 10 5’11” 175 OL-DL80 Jonathan Lumley 10 6’0” 160 TE-DL81 Kyle Boatman 10 5’8” 135 SE-LB82 Brady Kopiske 11 5’6” 120 SE-DB83 Ryan Smythe 12 5’9” 145 SE-DB84 Parker Stidham 12 6’2” 229 TE-DL85 Jesse Walker 11 5’10” 185 TE-DE86 Luke Rasmussen 10 6’0” 192 TE-LB87 Boston Hauser 11 5’11” 165 TE-LB

ManagersAvery BrownellNoah Morgan Matt PayneVideo Tech

Michael Siegel

The 2016 Camdenton Laker Football squad will be ready to answerthe bell August 19th, when the Lakers travel to Hillcrest for the season opener. The team has had a great off-season. The HOGS havedominated the weight room. The Candies (running backs, receiversand QBs for those who are unfamiliar with Candies) had a successfulsummer of 7 on 7. The team grinded through ten days of summercamp in the grueling heat. With all of the work that has been put in,the sweat that has been poured out and the strengthening of TEAM,the Lakers are ready to play. The excitement is growing but there is a lot of work to do once practice begins in August. The team has setlofty goals for the upcoming year. Through hard work, great decisionmaking, and playing good football, the Lakers feel confident they willfind their way to the top once again.

This year’s Laker squad has quite a few holes to fill due to graduation. Graduating All-Conference players Josh Keys and Parker Pitts (also All-State) leave big shoes to fill. The Lakers have four returning starters on offense, which include Dyllan Decker,Jay Griffin, Parker Stidham, and Austin Stamper. Wyatt Danuser,Parker Stidham and Todd Simpson return on the defensive side of the ball. It may seem, on paper, we are rebuilding, but many of our newcomers had varsity experience last year as role players. Thisyear’s squad features many new faces, yet possesses the Laker Pridethat has been passed down from generation to generation.

It’s time to introduce this year’s Laker Football squad and, as usual,we begin with the soul of Laker Football…THE HOGS! This year’soffensive line has five new HOGS to create running lanes for ourbacks and protect our QB. Seniors Wyatt Danuser, Dylan Kelly,Braxton Shamburg and Zach Howery all look to compete for a position on the offensive line. The coaching staff is also expectingjuniors Harrison Brownell, Connor Whitney, Wes Buckner, GrantNorton and Josh Semau to challenge for a starting spot on Fridaynights. Sophomore Parker Ray is a newcomer who has the size tocompete for the Lakers. Our younger HOGS will gain valuable experience on Monday nights during the JV games. Those players include Josh Harmon, Holden Looney, Jonathan Ortiz, Zach Trusty, Marlin Briggs, Jake Scarey, Riley Stidham, Camden Pitts, andSpencer Aldrich. Our JV team, year in and year out, has providedthese younger players with valuable playing experience. The coaching staff wouldn’t be surprised if a couple of these athletes work their way into a Friday night role.

This year’s running back position sees the return of Jay Griffin. Jay amassed 988 yards last year as a sophomore. We don’t expect

him to carry theentire load of theoffense. SeniorZach Wise is a talented andquick runner who will give the defensessome fits as they attempt to bring him down. Todd Simpson looks to step in at the fullback position. Todd has moved from tailback tofullback this year. He will receive quite a few carries at the fullbackposition to take some of the load off the tailbacks. Juniors WintonNeal, Bo Shore, and Seth Harris will have opportunities to see plenty of action on Friday nights at the fullback spot. Sophomore Andrew Butts is a talented runner. As he develops his skills throughthe season, he could end up with a number of carries on Friday nights. Our younger backs who will see most of their action on Monday nights include Lathan Wise, Cory Eskridge, Kyler Wilson,Davis Torrence, Josef Bernabe, David Smith, and Garrett Stamper.We are looking for all of these individuals to contribute and make an impact at the JV level. Traditionally, the Laker JV team hasbeen very successful each year. We expect nothing less this year.

Our receiving corps,which is made up ofour split ends, slotbacks, and tight ends,bring experience tothe game. ParkerStidham returns asour starting tight end.Senior Kyle Diebold,sophomore Luke Rasmussen, and junior Jesse Walker all look to challenge for the starting spot. Boston Hauser, Jonathan Lumley, and Mason Bowles will see plenty of action on Monday nights. Senior Austin Stamper and junior Jackson Ezard look to be the frontrunners for the slot position. Both players had quality experienceduring last season. Both are physical athletes who can catch the ballwell and also block at the line of scrimmage when the ball is run their way. Don’t count out Gabe Kurtz to earn a few snaps on Fridaynights. Jake Hill earned the starting position at split end last year, but due to a season ending injury during game one, his season wasbrought to an early end. Jake is now back at full strength and ready to hit the field. Ryan Smythe and Matt Lawson will be competing for some of the snaps on Friday nights. Zach Malone, Kane Simmerley, Jaben Shockley, Bryce Metcalf, Brandt Arnold, Preston Crabtree, Branden Howe, Chris Cone, Will Morgan, Slater Massey, and Kyle Boatman will see most of their playing time on Monday nights.

GO LAKERS and……..GO HOGS!!!!

Our final position to highlight is our quarterbacks. As usual, we have some talented athletes competing for this position. Senior Dyllan Decker and junior Isaiah Lumley will battle it out during practice to see who comes out on top. In years past, the Lakers havenot shied away from playing two quarterbacks throughout the year.Dyllan and Isaiah are unique and possess different strengths that canbe used strategically. Sophomores Cash Calton, Trenton Flug, andSkyler England will lead the Lakers to victory on Monday nights.

This year, the Lakers will featurea faster defensethan in the pastcouple of years.The Purple Hazewill be asked tostop the run with

our up-front players and stop the pass with our secondary. The Lakerdefense returns Wyatt Danuser, Parker Stidham and Todd Simpson.All three of these players played on the defensive line last year.Simpson will move to the linebacker position. Joining Danuser and Stidham on the defensive line will be Connor Whitney, HarrisonBrownell, Grant Norton, and Jesus Ramirez, who will be competingfor playing time on Friday nights. To round out the front line we have our defensive ends. Bo Shore, Jesse Walker, and Brandt Arnoldwill add to the strength of our line up front.

We will next feature our linebackers. Our inside linebacker positionis one of the toughest positions on the field. Todd Simpson, ZachWise, Luke Rasmussen, Riley Stidham, and Winton Neal will compete for those two positions. Josef Bernabe, Kyler Wilson,Boston Hauser, and Mason Bowles should provide a solid performanceon Monday nights. Our outside linebacker, named the “robber back”,will see Austin Stamper making the defensive calls for the PurpleHaze. Winton Neal will be cross-trained at both positions. GarrettStamper will see the majority of the reps on Monday nights.

Our defensive backfield is asked to stop the pass-happy teams we face in the Ozark Conference. Jake Hill, Jay Griffin, Dyllan Decker,Andrew Butts, Matt Lawson, and Ryan Smythe will all compete forthe three positions. Our hybrid player is a unique player who will beasked to play on the line as an outside linebacker or as a safety. This player must have some size and speed. Jackson Ezard and Gabe Kurtz will compete for playing time in this position on Fridaynights.

This year’s kicking duties have yet to be determined. At this time,Bryce Metcalf is doing a great job of taking the extra point and fieldgoal duties. Parker Stidham will handle the holding duties. Winton

Neal and Dylan Kelly are our long snappers. There are a number of players competing for the punting position.

Each year, we are blessed and fortunate tohave a dependable and enthusiastic group ofmanagers. This year, Avery Brownell, NoahMorgan, and Matthew Payne will take care ofhydrating our players, fixing equipment, andcompleting a variety of other tasks that enable our team to perform at a high level. These gentlemen have a great task. They are at every practice and every game. They easily earn and deserve the right to be called Lakers.

This year’s schedule is the same schedule as the past few years. The Lakers travel to Springfield Hillcrest in week one and travel toWest Plains for week two. Week three, the Lakers host the LebanonYellowjackets for the home opener. Week four, the Lakers travel toSpringfield Kickapoo. Week five brings the Parkview Vikings to the JOD. The Lakers travel to Rolla for week six. Week sevenbrings the most anticipated match up, year in and year out, as theWaynesville Tigers travel to Bob Shore Stadium for a great game.The Joplin Eagles make the long trip to Camdenton in week eight.For the final game of the regular season, the Lakers travel to Springfield to play the Glendale Falcons. While our regular seasonschedule remains the same, our district has changed. Every twoyears, MSHSAA sets all classifications and redraws all districts. For the next two years, the Lakers will play post-season in Class 4,District 5. The following teams are in District 5: Bolivar Liberators,Carl Junction Bulldogs, Hillcrest Hornets, Marshfield Bluejays, McDonald County Mustangs, West Plains Zizzers, and the Webb CityCardinals. At the conclusion of the regular season, the teams will beranked and an eight-team single elimination bracket will be created.The Lakers are excited at the opportunity to play a few differentteams and hopefully rekindle former rivalries.

This year’s coaching staff includes Jeff Shore (head coach), NickBruck (defensive coordinator), Steve Bayless, Par Pitts, Lance Foulk,Andrew Nolting, Tim McDuffey, and Shawn Maschino. The Lakerstaff would like to welcome Michael Siegal to the staff this year.Michael’s official role is the Laker technology coach. Some peoplemight wonder, “What does a technology coach do?”. Well, if you really want to know, follow Coach Siegal around on game night as he sets up cameras, the replay system, Ipads, communication devices,and viewing monitors. Technology has become quite the giant the last few years. We are extremely thankful to have Michael on boardto take care of all our techie needs. We would also like to recognizeour football operations staff of John McNabb, Marshall McGrath, and Ted Houx.

The coaching staff would like to thank all of the parents. Year in andyear out, the parents have entrusted the coaching staff with their son.We do not take this responsibility lightly. We thank you for your unending support. We thank you for the meals you prepare for ourplayers every Thursday night. We thank you for allowing us to coachyour son. We would also like to acknowledge our tremendous fanbase. Each year, you fill our stands at Bob Shore stadium and travelin force when we play on the road. We thank you for the time youspend supporting the Lakers. We look forward to seeing each andevery one of you this year as you cheer on these athletes!!!

Zach WISE“Well it’s been a long journey since seventhgrade, and I wouldn’t trade this brotherhoodfor anything. This sport has made me intothe man I am today. The best part aboutplaying is the crowd cheering you on underthose Friday night lights. Let’s make thisseason one to never be forgotten!”

Dyllan DECKER“Playing football for this program hastaught me countless lessons in the last sixyears. Being a Laker has been one of thebiggest blessings in my life, and is some-thing I wouldn’t trade for anything in theworld. Wearing that purple has made meinto the person I am today. For my last year,I can only say one thing... it’s... #SVGSZN.”

Austin STAMPER“Being a part of this football programmeans a lot to me and has been a big part of my life. It went by way quicker than Iwas expecting. If I was to give any adviceto any of the younger players, it would be to not take Camdenton Football forgranted.”

Giusep LOPEZ“Proud but never satisfied.”

Dylan KELLY“No matter how tired you get, how bad you hurt, and how sick you feel,you go 110% every down and everysnap. Nothing is given free, outworkeveryone, and last, but not least.... Playlike a bad dude and HOGS RULE!!!!”

Kyle DIEBOLD“I’ve come a long way from the first practice of seventh grade football, but if there is one thing I figured out, it’s that I’m just here so I don’t get fined.”

Zach HOWERY“Football has given me family and friendsand I can’t wait to fight on the field withthem.”

Wyatt DANUSER“It’s senior year already? That went by way too fast. I’m looking forward to mylast season with my brothers. If there isone thing football has taught me, it is that you should never take anything for grantedbecause one day it will be gone. HOGS RULE!!”

Holden GARMANY“Never give up, never give in, neverstop, always win. These words havehelped me out with this sport all mylife, outside and in football. Theyapply specifically for the times it looked like we would lose, and then we won. I am blessed to have playedwith my teammates. HOGS RULE!”

Braxton SHAMBURG“Although I was only part of the footballprogram for a short time, the team taughtme many things about myself and life.”

Ryan SMYTHE“#SVGSZN”

Parker STIDHAM“I remember growing up with those guysplaying football on the playground in elementary school to middle school and now high school. I was blessed and fortunate enough to score the first touchdown for the class of 2017. I havemixed emotions going into this senior year.Football for me has been a way of life and,in some ways, a family tradition. My dadplayed football here and now it’s mine andthe rest of my brothers to make our markon this town through our play. It’s our lastyear, so we might as well go out with abang. #FOE”

Laker Seniors

Cole Walker - Jeff Knight - Allen Schwantes

1 Colten Glawson 5'11" 143 RB/DE2 Paxton Delaurent 6'0" 126 QB/DB3 Jase Nicklas 5'8" 136 QB/DB4 Raymond Kline 5'8" 113 WR/DB6 Jeremeya Bell 5'9" 136 WR/DB10 Treyvor Watson 6'2" 160 WR/DE16 Spencer Melville 5'9" 131 WR/DB17 Dalton West 5'10" 139 WR/DB18 Ryan Maasen 5'11" 160 RB/LB19 Tyle Jones 5'10" 138 WR/DB21 Kinzell Stanciel 5'8" 147 RB/DB22 Conner Morgan 5'6" 119 RB/DB23 Jeremy Bernabe 5'5" 150 RB/LB24 Emmitt Reynolds 6'0" 192 TE/DE25 Ethan Harris 5'4" 145 WR/LB26 Dylan Dobrick 5'11" 135 WR/DB28 Elias Ramirez 5'6" 166 RB/LB30 Mathew Klein 5'4" 125 RB/DE31 Talon Randazzo 5'6" 118 RB/DB35 Brandon Leek 5'8" 149 WR/LB39 Anthony Yates 5'10" 167 RB/DE40 Thomas Garagnani 5'10" 161 TE/DE46 Isaiah Parker 5'11" 172 WR/LB

53 Tate Looney 5'11" 181 OL/DL54 Jeremiah Wilkens 5'10" 183 OL/LB55 Landon Ray 6'0" 170 OL/DL56 Jack Welsh 5'9” 164 OL/DL60 Addison Stanley 5'10" 145 OL/DE61 Ethan McDaniel 5'6" 171 OL/DL62 Jacob Curley 5'10" 170 OL/DL63 Breyden Tapp 5'9" 167 OL/DE64 Marcus Stephens 5'6" 201 OL/DL65 Jacob Lansford 5'5" 172 OL/DL66 Wyatt Jackson 5'9" 156 OL/DL68 Jacob Morgan 5'9" 219 OL/DL69 Dex Heier 5'8" 157 OL/DL75 Reese Esqueda 5'2" 190 OL/DL76 Louis Powers 6'1" 172 OL/DL77 Hunter Dymond 5'1" 121 OL/DL79 Bobby Swann 6'2" 218 OL/DL81 Mason Kinney 6'2" 183 TE/DE84 Ridge Smith 5'8" 152 TE/LB88 Tyler Hunter 5'9" 125 WR/LB

2015 Freshman Win/Loss Record: 8-1

Aug. 22 Hillcrest T 6:00Aug. 29 West Plains T 5:30Sept. 6 Lebanon H 6:00Sept. 12 Kickapoo T 6:00Sept. 19 Parkview H 6:00Sept. 26 Rolla T 5:30Oct. 3 Waynesville H 6:00Oct. 10 Helias H 6:00Oct. 17 Glendale T 6:00

Freshman Football Schedule

2016 Freshman Football Coaching Staff

Managers: Jordan Davis and Harrison Nielsen

1965 Elbert Anderson 1st Team Tackle1969 Dan Cartwright 1st Team Wide Receiver

1973 Rusty Sallee 1st Team Running Back1977 Chuck Blair 1st Team Punter1977 Jack Freeman 2nd Team Running Back1977 Jim Jackson 1st Team Place Kicker1977 Chuck Miller 1st Team Defensive Tackle1978 Jim Lewis 1st Team Defensive Tackle

1980 Manning Williams 2nd Team Quarterback1981 Brien Jenkins 1st Team Wide Receiver1982 David Fisher 1st Team Defensive Nose Guard1982 Jon Paul Kohler 1st Team Defensive Back1982 Steve Metcalf 2nd Team Offensive Guard1982 David Porter 1st Team Center1982 Tim Ripley 1st Team Offensive Tackle1983 John Rodriguez 2nd Team Place Kicker1985 John Ruder 1st Team Wide Receiver1986 Wayne Caldwell 2nd Team Linebacker1986 Lance Dye 1st Team Wide Receiver1986 Bruce Harvey 2nd Team Defensive End1986 Tim McDuffey 1st Team Offensive Tackle1986 Par Pitts 1st Team Offensive Guard1986 Jeff Shore 1st Team Quarterback1986 Darren Spurgeon 1st Team Defensive Nose Guard1986 Shon Watts 1st Team Defensive Back1987 Brad Boles 1st Team Linebacker1987 Rod Brownell 1st Team Running Back1987 Cory Craig 1st Team Defensive Tackle1987 Lance Dye 2nd Team Wide Receiver1987 Andy Everly 1st Team Offensive Guard1987 Travis Ezard 2nd Team Wide Receiver1987 Shawn Maschino 1st Team Defensive Back1987 Marty McGuire 2nd Team Defensive Back1987 Jeff Shore 1st Team Quarterback1987 Tom Sullivan 1st Team Offensive Tackle1987 Doug Wilmouth 1st Team Place Kicker1988 Lance Foulk 1st Team Wide Receiver1988 Jason Hulett 2nd Team Quarterback1988 Robbie Ollison 2nd Team Defensive Tackle1988 Joey Tobin 2nd Team Running Back1988 Tom Williams 2nd Team Defensive Back1989 Allen Jefferies 1st Team Wide Receiver

Camdenton Laker FootballAll-State Players

1990 Allen Jefferies 1st Team Wide Receiver1992 Tate Turner 1st Team Linebacker1992 Jason Whittle 1st Team Defensive End1992 Jake Windsor 2nd Team Defensive Back1993 Wes Tull 2nd Team Defensive Tackle1995 Neil Box 1st Team Wide Receiver1995 Brian Colyer 2nd Team Linebacker1995 Jeff Ford 2nd Team Place Kicker1995 Zach Franklin 2nd Team Quarterback1995 Shawn Wade 1st Team Defensive Line1996 Chris McGuire 2nd Team Linebacker1996 J.W. Sweatt 2nd Team Running Back1996 Matt Terry 1st Team Offensive Guard1998 Josh Martin 1st Team Wide Receiver1998 Nick Bruck 2nd Team Linebacker1999 Ryan Brodecker 1st Team Offensive End1999 Nick Bruck 1st Team Linebacker1999 Chris Hyde 1st Team Offensive Line1999 Ryan McGuire 1st Team Defensive Line1999 Jay Webb 2nd Team Place Kicker

To submit a photo of your favorite All-State player email Joi at jdickemann@camdentonschools.org

State Champions2005

1999 1987 1995 1986

State Runners-Up1996 1977 District Champions

State Semifinalists1988 1980 1978

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State Quarterfinalists OzarkConferenceChampions

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2000 Roger Kure 1st Team Wide Receiver2001 Kyle Arnold 2nd Team Offensive Line2001 Ryan Dickerson 2nd Team Defensive Line2001 Patrick McGrath 2nd Team Linebacker2002 Ryan Dickerson 2nd Team Defensive Line2002 Will Drover 2nd Team Running Back2002 Mark Duggan 2nd Team Defensive Back2002 Patrick McGrath 2nd Team Linebacker2003 Daniel Eidson 1st Team Punter2004 Daniel Eidson 1st Team Punter2004 Trevor Franklin 2nd Team Defensive Line2004 Charlie Gordon 1st Team Offensive Line2004 Brandon Hayes 1st Team Defensive Line2004 Luke Shaw 2nd Team Defensive Back2004 Forrest Shock 2nd Team Linebacker2004 Dustin Smith 2nd Team Offensive Line2004 Mickey Turner 1st Team Offensive End2005 Dennis Chairs 1st Team Running Back2005 Daniel Eidson 1st Team Punter2005 Channing Major 3rd Team Defensive Line2005 Luke Shaw 1st Team Defensive Back2005 Forrest Shock 1st Team Linebacker2005 Austin Spradling 1st Team Defensive Line2005 Mickey Turner 1st Team Defensive Line2005 Mickey Turner 1st Team Tight End2005 Jake Wackerman 1st Team Offensive Line2005 Cole Walker 1st Team Offensive Line2006 Clay Arnold 1st Team Offensive Line2006 Channing Major 1st Team Defensive Line2007 Derek Libby 1st Team Punter2007 Travis Sanford 2nd Team Defensive Line2008 Jake Kirtley 1st Team Defensive End2009 Clayton Melville 2nd Team Offensive Line2009 Cayden Shockley 2nd Team Defensive Back

2010 Cayden Shockley 1st Team Defensive Back2010 Chris Sullens 1st Team Punter2010 Derek van Kluyve 3rd Team Offensive Line2011 Murphy Ward 1st Team Running Back2011 Michael Salts 2nd Team Linebacker2012 Kullen Carlock 2nd Team Wide Receiver2012 Jarrett Glessendorf 2nd Team Offensive Line2012 Chase Nugent 2nd Team Linebacker2012 Murphy Ward 2nd Team Running Back2013 Kullen Carlock 1st Team Wide Receiver2013 Shayne Cook 3rd Team Linebacker2013 CJ Santon 2nd Team Offensive Line2013 Alexx Wilsman 3rd Team Defensive Line2014 Henry Brownell 2nd Team Offensive Line2014 Josh Martin 1st Team Running Back2014 Parker Pitts 2nd Team Offensive Line2014 CJ Santon 3rd Team Offensive Line2015 Parker Pitts 2nd Team Offensive Line

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Lady Laker VolleyballThe Lady Laker Volleyball team finished the 2015-2016 season with a 13-13-4 record and a 5-4 record in the Ozark Conference. With thegraduation of two seniors, the 2016 squad features seven returners and two newcomers. Returning for the Lakers are seniors Daphne Dinsdale, Jordan Wolfe, Mariah Hadfield, Tegan Shockley, Bailey McElyea and Blair Kurtz. These six seniors have set the tone for what hopes to be a highly successful season. Jordan Wolfe and DaphneDinsdale were both members of the Class 4 SC All-Region team andmembers of the Class 4 District 10 First and Second Teams. Hadfieldalso joined Dinsdale and Wolfe on the All-Ozark Conference team. This group of seniors is looking to leave their mark in the Laker Volleyball books!

Joining the six seniors on the varsity roster will be juniors Abbie Miller,Victoria Turner, Sara McDuffey, and Kylie Meier. Rounding out the varsity squad will be sophomore Natalie Basham. Abbie Miller is a returning letterman for the Lakers and will continue to be a valuable part of our 6-2 offense. Victoria Turner is a transfer defensive specialist/libero who will also see plenty of court time this season.Basham will see time as an outside hitter as she has proved to be an important part of our offense this summer. We are also expecting McDuffey and Meier to give us some quality swings off the bench when we need them to step in.

The Lady Laker Volleyball team has been working hard in the off-season and is fired up about the season beginning. We have beencounting down the days since last season, as we hope to continue to grow as a team and as individuals. With the rich tradition and pride that comes while wearing our uniform, it will be crucial to continue to strive to work together as one team with the purpose of overcomingany adversity that the season may bring. We are looking forward to theopportunity of proving ourselves in the always-tough Ozark Conferenceand setting our goal to make some noise as we push for a postseason runthis year.

“We would like to thank the parents, fans, community and school district for their support and encouragement. 2016 looks to be an exciting year for us and we hope to see you at our matches,” states Coach Walker.

Aug. 22 Bolivar H 5:30Aug. 23 Eldon H 5:30Aug. 30 Logan-Rogersville T 4:30Sept. 1 West Plains* T 4:30Sept. 6 Kickapoo* H 4:30Sept. 10 Hillcrest Tourn. (V) T 8:30Sept. 10 Jeff City Tourn. (JV) T 8:30Sept. 10 Helias Tourn. (9th) T TBASept. 12 Southern Boone H 5:30Sept. 14 Glendale* H 4:30Sept. 15 Central T 4:30Sept. 17 Camdenton Tourn. (V) H TBASept. 20 Jefferson City H 4:30Sept. 22 Hillcrest* T 4:30Sept. 24 Camdenton Tourn. (JV) H 8:30Sept. 27 Hickman H 4:30Sept. 29 Joplin* H 4:30Oct. 1 Lebanon Tourn. (V) H TBAOct. 1 Lebanon Tourn. (JV) H TBAOct. 1 Nixa Tourn. (9th) T TBAOct. 4 Waynesville* T 5:00Oct. 6 Lebanon* T 4:30Oct. 8 Waynesville Tourn. (9th) T 8:30Oct. 11 Parkview* H 4:30Oct. 13 Rolla* T 4:30*Conference Games

1986 Sherri Gentry 1st Team2001 Kelsey Wackerman 2nd Team 2002 Kelsey Wackerman 1st Team2003 Jill Wallace 2nd Team2005 Jessica Williams 2nd Team2007 Lindsey Hale 2nd Team2008 Bailey Lupardus 2nd Team 2008 Brittney Sedillo Hon. Men.2009 Haley Baker 2nd Team 2009 Shelby Metzger Hon. Men.2010 Haley Baker 2nd Team 2010 Shelby Metzger Hon. Men.

Girls’ Volleyball Schedule

All-State Honors

Junior Varsity CoachLindsey Wyatt

Head Coach Austin Walker

Freshman CoachStacy Asante

Daphne DINSDALE“There are many athletes who can lookback on their high school experience sayingthey were part of a team. However, thereare very few who can say they were part of a family. I can proudly say that I am oneof the lucky few, and for that I am gratefulbeyond words. Over the last six years, Ihave made countless memories and formedfriendships that will last a lifetime. Beinga part of the Camdenton Volleyball familywas an experience that I will never forget.”

Mariah HADFIELD“There are so many words I could use todescribe what volleyball is to me, almosttoo many words. But the most importantword that would fit my experience withCamdenton Volleyball would be “family”.Over the years of playing I’ve gained confidence, strength, and most importantlya group of sisters. As this season comes toan end and we all move on to better, greaterthings, it will be hard to let go of such agreat program. But this team, this family,will be something I will cherish for the rest of my life. ‘For each other with eachother!’”

Blair KURTZ“At some point in volleyball history, somebody felt sorry enough for those of us too short to reach the top of the net togive us a name: defensive specialist. Fancysounding, but more accurately described as‘designated shagger’…JUST KIDDING!I’ve worn the DS title with pride throughmy years of Camdenton Volleyball. Andwhat a time that has been! These fouryears and five girls you see on this pagehave impacted my life in an indescribableway. You’ve got Daph, a solid leader onand off the court who always has anyone’sback and would never let you down. Jordi,who makes anyone on the other side of thenet pee their pants and has show-off killerdance moves in the locker room. Mariah,whose been know to growl at opponentsand also DJ some off-the-hook pre-gamejams. Bails, who literally does it all andonce wore a child-sized dinosaur costumeto a Halloween practice. These girls are the real deal, folks --- my sisters and myteammates. It tears me up knowing it’sover, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.”

Bailey McELYEA“People really do mean it whenthey say senior year comes waytoo fast, looking back on when I first started playing in middleschool. I remember watching the varsity team play and thinking that my senior yearseemed so far away, but now it’s here! During these past four years of high school, myteammates and coaches have instilled a work ethic in me that I will carry with me into the future. I have made lifelongfriends and have made tons ofmemories I will never forget.Volleyball has always been asport I love and cherish and Ican’t wait to see what this season has in store for us.”

Tegan SHOCKLEY“It’s hard to believe senior year has come so quickly. There have been earlymornings, long days, tears, and injuries, but mainly laughter. I have played with the most dedicated, fun-loving group ofgirls and I couldn’t be more excited to take on this last season with them. ‘Together we win!’”

Jordan WOLFE“Since I could hold a ball I have had a volleyball in my hand. I would always gowith my mom to the gym and watch herplay and take the ball and hit it against thewall. Volleyball has always been a big partof my life; hard to believe this will be mylast year playing in high school. I have overcome so many obstacles thrown myway, had four surgeries and have fourscrews in my left ankle but still manage to keep pushing and playing the sport Ilove! The friendships and the memoriesthat I have made at Camdenton HighSchool will be something I cherish formany years to come. It will be hard to say goodbye when the season ends.”

Lady Laker Volleyball Seniors

Senior photo courtesy of Polly Dinsdale.

Varsity Roster

2 Daphne Dinsdale 12 5’10”

6 Bailey McElyea 12 5’6”

8 Jordan Wolfe 12 6’0”

11 Tegan Shockley 12 5’8”

14 Mariah Hadfield 12 6’0”

16 Victoria Turner 11 5’10”

19 Natalie Basham 10 5’8”

24 Abbie Miller 11 5’6”

36 Blair Kurtz 12 5’1”

District Champions2008, 2004, 2001, 1985, 1982, 1981

2008 Sectional Playoff Winner

Ozark Conference Champions2009, 2005, 2002

2015 Win/Loss Records - Varsity: 14-13-3, JV: 19-11, Freshman: 20-10

Varsity Team

1 Aubree Enos 5’1”

7 Audrey Currier 5’6”

13 Addy Normand 5’8”

15 Carlee Selby 5’3”

17 Emme Thompson 5’3”

18 Madison Robinson 5’9”

25 Abby Evans 5’4”

26 Hannah Rogers 5’4”

28 Gracie Poe 5’5”

30 Ainsley Lowther 5’3”

31 Clare Holmes 5’5”

32 Korrin Lembke 5’1”

33 Shelby Kurtz 5’3”

3 Grace Wormek 11 5’4”

4 Lizzie Miller 10 5’6”

5 Grace Houston 10 5’2”

9 Karli Wolfe 9 5’9”

10 Sara McDuffey 11 5’7”

12 Kylie Meier 11 5’7”

21 Sabrina Schesnol 10 5’8”

22 Lauryn Hulett 10 5’5”

23 Madison Vanderploeg 11 5’6”

27 Claire Whittle 10 5’5”

29 Whitney Reeves 11 5’5”

34 Megan Vest 9 5’9”

35 Je’Anne Wegner 9 5’9”

Junior Varsity Team

Freshman Team

The Laker Soccer program would like to say thank you to all those whosupport it both during the season andin the off-season. We would not bewhere we are today without the support, dedication, and hard work of our administrators, numerous parents, community supporters,booster club, volunteers, and students. The Camdenton Laker Soccer program, entering its 18th season, continues to establish itselfamong the Conference and the newlyformed District. This is all possible in large part because of the time andeffort put in by so many people whoyou will not see roaming the sidelinesor playing on the field during a match.

Our main focus this year is “OneTeam”. We see this as the core to our existence this season. These twowords encompass everything that isimportant to growing as a program.This belief guides us in the way weconduct ourselves on a day-to-daybasis - in our classrooms, our practices, and our games. In regard to relationships and achievements, we aim for “One Team” to be ourfocus. Our team will work each daynot only on soccer and the pursuit of a District title, but also on makingquality decisions and life choices that will make us successful, accountable young men.

This year’s seniors, Cyric Banuelos,Adam Davies, Justin Gerdiman,Dustin Moesch , Dylan Pluth, David Prather, Josiah Scheidemantle,Cooper Short, and Luke Weber arebusy establishing their roles on theteam.

This year brings a couple ofchanges in our program’s staff.New head coach Mike Gowbrings 16 years of Ozark Conference soccer experience.He is busy sharing his philosophy of the game andwhat it means to be successful,and finding the right players tofill the team’s varsity roster.

Along with Coach Gow beingadded to the staff, Patrick Dentmoves into an assistant position.Coach Dent brings a passion to coaching and developingyoung men of character to theprogram. Coach Dent will be directing the junior varsity program in addition to his assistant varsity coaching duty.

Chris Byington is moving intokeeper training and workingwith Coach Gow in guiding the varsity team to continue the success and effort put in by former Head Coach Jason Ingold, who has moved into an administrative role with another district.

“The guys realize that this is a start-over year for them. I came in with some knowledge of whothey are; but they need to workto establish themselves as playersand young men to be countedon. I was thrilled with the turnout this summer. We had good numbers each day of training, andso quite a few of them had an ideawhat I was looking for. I am excitedto continue my career here, and lookforward to helping our Lakers attaintheir goals,” enthuses Coach Gow.

Soccer 2016“One Team”

Head Coach Mike Gow (center)Assistant Coaches Chris Byington (right),

and Patrick Dent (left)

Boys’ Soccer Schedule8/20 Helias (V) H 11:00

8/23 Marshfield H 5:00

8/25 Fatima T 5:00

8/30 Kickapoo* T 5:00

9/1 Bolivar T 4:30

9/2 Columbia Battle (V) T 5:00

9/6 Glendale* T 5:00

9/8 Waynesville* H 5:00

9/9-10 SedaliaTourn. (JV) T TBA

9/13 Hillcrest* H 5:00

9/14 Jefferson City (C) T 5:00

9/15-17 Bolivar Classic T TBA

9/20 Joplin* T 4:30

9/23-24 Laker Shootout H TBA

9/27 Moberly H 5:00

9/29 Lebanon* H 5:00

10/4 Parkview* T 5:00

10/6 West Plains* H 4:30

10/11 Rolla* T 5:00

10/13 Osage H 5:00

10/14-15 Parkview Tourn. (JV) T TBA

10/17 Crocker H 4:30

10/20 Central T 4:30

*Conference Games

2016 Junior Varsity Soccer Team

2016 Varsity Soccer Team

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#0 Wes Tanner 10 #3 Chris Morgan 10 #4 Cyric Banuelos 12 #5 Coleman Baker 11 #6 Adam Davies 12 #7 Dustin Moesch 12 #8 Luke Weber 12

#9 Cooper Short 12 #10 Justin Gerdiman 12 #11 Nolan Moriearty 11 #13 Spencer Brunnert 11 #14 Dylan Pluth 12 #15 Matthew Gahn 11

#16 David Prather 12#17 CJ Rogers 10#19 Logan Morse 10#21 Luke Galbreath 9#22 Josiah Scheidemantle 12#24 Nate Martin 11

#1 Jake Thoenen 9 #2 Steve Flanders 10#12 Liam Dallam 11#18 Abimael Rodriguez 9#20 Connor Hughes 10#23 Aaron Rassel 11#25 Josh Gerdiman 9#26 Michael Price 11

#27 Alize Rangle 9#28 Angelo Anfano 9#29 Sebastian Rhoades 10#30 Ryan Huey 11#31 Kyle Davis 11#32 Zaven Plewa 11#33 Trenton McGuire 9

#35 Brandon Guillen 10#37 Wyatt Stamper 9#38 Ezequiel Avendano 11#39 Andrew Roberts 9#40 Seamus Lamb 10#41 Gage Behee 9#42 George Reith 11

Team managers: Abi Bellow and Aeryn Kennedy

Cyric BANUELOS“Soccer has been a great experience.”

Adam DAVIES“I started my high school soccer career as an inexperienced goalkeeper. Through my hard work and dedicationto the sport I’ve improved to become theplayer I am today. I’ve learned that hard workwill always create a better player than bornskill.”

Justin GERDIMAN “Soccer has been a very influential part of mylife. It has been there for me in good timesand bad. It has taught me so much, from patience and dedication to discipline and leadership. It has shown me I can set goalsand with hard work and dedication I canachieve and exceed them.

Last season we were able to get Coach Ingoldhis 100th win as a coach here and it was very cool to be part of that. I was also able to break the school goal-scoring record byscoring 29 goals over the course of the season. That is one of mygreatest memories of my high school career and would not havebeen possible without all of the support I have on and off the field.

The team has always been there to pick me up in my failures andcongratulate me during my successes. I have gained so many close friends. My freshman year was such a great introduction into the program and helped me build a strong foundation for mynext three years and on, both as an athlete and a man.

Right now I’m supporting my teammates from the sideline while I recover from a knee injury, but I look forward to finishing theyear out strong! During this school year and season I will look to improve myself in every way that I possibly can, and I willsearch for a college home where I can continue to play soccer.”

Dustin MOESCH “Through the years of my high school soccer career, I have dedicated myself to the program. It has definitely given back to me through great experiences and new bonds opening up withnew people. I have put in countless hours to prepare for this season and I’m ready to show it out on the field with my team.”

Dylan PLUTH “I started playing soccer in fifth grade. I hope to keep playing after high school.”

David PRATHER “I have played many sports in my lifetime and soccer has been a very big part of my life. The team is great. I am happy that Ihave them to support me in game and out of game. I don’t have a favorite moment because every minute that I spend with the team is my favorite, and I want to thank my coaches for the help on the practice field and off. The Laker Soccer program and theplayers are a family to me and Thank You!”

Josiah SCHEIDEMANTLE “I played soccer all four years of high school. It was fun, and the team was cool. As always, it’s a great day to be a Laker.”

Cooper SHORT“I can’t believe it’s already senior year. It still feels like just yesterday I was preparingmyself for my very first day of practice. Thissport has changed me. Freshman year I wastimid and quiet and now I am nothing like that. It was always weird seeing seniors graduate and move on. I never knew what that would feel like until the start of this season. One of my favorite games was beating Rolla in Districts. I have loved everysecond of my high school career. Seeing the team grow is truly an amazing feeling.This year our team is looking for the District Championship. After high school I am looking

to go to the University of Missouri for Sports Medicine.”

Luke WEBER“Throughout the past two seasons I have become good friends with the upperclassmen and it was hard to loose them when theyleft last year, but I think we took a lot of skills from them and willcome back from last season better. One of my favorite memoriesfrom the upperclassmen hasto be when my olderbrother Nick scored thewinning goal against Rollain Districts. As my soccercareer comes to an end, Irealize that I’m going tomiss all the guys and thegreat coaches.”

Soccer Seniors

2016 Ladies’ Golf Team

2016 Golf Team Roster

The Lady Laker Golf team is coming off their most successful season in the history of Lady Laker Golf. The 2015 Lady Lakers captured the Ozark ConferenceChampionship title, the District title and placed secondin the Sectional tournament. Their second place finishin the Sectional tournament qualified the Lady Lakersfor the State tournament, which was a first for the LadyLaker Golf program. After two days of playing in theState tournament, the Lady Lakers finished eighth inthe state in Class 2. We also had a successful match season as we finished with a 7-3 winning record.

Amber Wilson, Katie Bird, and Amber Theobald earned Ozark Conference All-Conference honors. Wilson, Bird, Theobald, and Jennah Schell were named to the All-District team. Amber Wilson achieved All-State honors at the State tournament.

Providing experience and leadership for our 2016 teamwill be returning varsity players, juniors Jennah Schelland Amber Wilson. Returning veteran golfers EmilyHunter, Alyssa Dittman, and Brooke Mayer and newgolfer Allie Crowell will also help us this year as theycontinue to gain experience as golfers. The Lakers will host the Lady Laker Invitational Tournament atLake Valley Country Club again this year and look to have a bigger and more competitive field of teams participating as this tournament continues to grow. A very competitive tournament schedule and a busymatch season are in store for us. Practice and play will be at our home course of Lake Valley Country Club, while also playing some of our matches at other area golf courses. The Lady Laker Golf team appreciates all the area golf courses that allow us topractice, play, and make us feel welcome on their golf courses.

JuniorsJennah SchellAmber Wilson

SophomoresAlyssa DittmanEmily HunterBrooke Mayer

FreshmanAllie Crowell

2010 District Champions

2010 Ozark Conference Champions

2010 Undefeated Match Season

2015 District Champions

2015 Ozark Conference Champions

2015 Second at State Sectionals

2015 Eighth at State Tournament

HeadCoachJane Eidson

Joni Purvis All-State 2008-10Amber Wilson All-State 2015

8/24 Laker Invitational (Lake Valley) H 9:008/31 Helias Invitational T 9:009/1 Osage/ Stover (Osage National) T 4:009/6 Rolla/ Waynesville (Deer Chase) H 4:009/8 Lebanon/California (Lake Valley) H 4:009/12 Smith Cotton Classic T 10:009/14 Eugene Tourn. T 9:009/19 Ozark Conf. Tourn. TBA 9:009/21 Lebanon/Helias/So. Boone Helias 4:009/22 Jeff City/Tolton (Lake Valley) H 4:009/26 District TBA TBA10/3 Sectional TBA TBA

Golf Schedule

Adi VELARDE“I’m so glad I decided to join the tennis team. It’s created a lot of friends and memories. I have such a special bondwith the rest of the team. Tennis is a sport that will be with me for the rest of my life. Coach Richey and Coach Houx are the best and they make the tennis program really enjoyable. I’m really excited to see what will come of this season. It will definitely be one to remember.”

TENNIS SEN IOR

2016 Lady Laker Tennis Team

JuniorsMegan BartelsFaith Bowen Carter DemarkAlyssa FaulconerSarah James Olivia KlineCassie RideoutShelby Riley �Tori Risner Megan RushinJessi SimsHallie Thompson �McKenna Wirths

FreshmenAmelia MartinAddi JenkinsMackenzie PrettymanTaylor PalmerAinsley CusickJaiden Payton

SophomoresMacie AbellKatie BlackmanBrooke EricksonAshton OdellPaige PossDarby RoamHannah RobinsonOlivia SchanuelJessica Watson

2011 District

Semifinalist

2015 4th in Ozark Conferencevarsity regular season

record: 7-8

2014 Class 2 District 9

Semifinalist

Girls’ Tennis Schedule

Aug. 23 Joplin/Glendale* Spfd. 2:00

Aug. 25 Lebanon* T 4:30

Aug. 26 Kickapoo Tourn. T 8:00

Aug. 30 Bolivar H 4:00

Sept. 1 Waynesville* T 4:00

Sept. 6 Rolla* H 4:00

Sept. 8 Richland T 4:00

Sept. 12 Osage T 4:30

Sept. 13 Helias T 4:30

Sept. 15 Jefferson City H 4:00

Sept. 19 Sedalia H 4:00

Sept. 21 Ozark Conference Spfd. 9:00

Sept. 23 Waynesville Tourn. T 8:30

Sept. 26-27 District TBA TBA

*Conference Games

The 2016 Lady Laker Tennis team will returnthree varsity players with extensive match experience. The lone senior this season, Adi Velarde, along with juniors Carter Demarkand Olivia Kline, will lead topside of the varsityline-up this season. Anchoring the mid line-up of the varsity Lakers will be juniors Tori Risner,Faith Bowen, and McKenna Wirths. The threenew additions to the varsity team will need to beconsistent hitting ground strokes in order to gainkey singles victories during the 2016 season. The junior varsity will return several solid playersthis season. Hannah Robinson, Macie Abell, and

Katie Blackman are all sophomores who have played a ton of tennis over theoff-season and have improved tremendously. Returning juniors Megan Bartels,Alyssa Faulconer, Jessi Sims, and Cassie Rideout will be expected to lead thesolid junior varsity group this season. Without a doubt this will be an exciting,as well as, entertaining 2016 Lake Laker Tennis season! We sincerely hope youmake it a point to visit the phenomenal on-campus Laker Tennis complex thisseason and support your Lady Laker Tennis team!

Head Coach Kirk Richey

Assistant CoachTed Houx

Extensive Match Experience!

2016

The Camdenton Softball team finished the 2015 seasonwith a record of 23-5 and a 7-2 second-place finish inthe Ozark Conference along with the program’s first second-place finish in Districts. Despite losing threedecorated seniors (Bailey Bilyeu, Kelsei Davis, andMadison Selby) who started almost every game sincetheir freshman year, the outlook for this year’s edition of the Lady Laker Softball team is definitely a brightone. We are very lucky to have so many athletic andhardworking young ladies on our team who are dedicated to the sport and who not only play high school softball, but play travel ball all summer as well.

We return six starters from last year’s team and eight varsity letter winners. We also have a good group of freshmen coming into our program this year.Returning this year are several players who were on the All-Conference and All-District teams last year andwho should provide the Lady Lakers with experienceand leadership. Two of those very talented and decorated young ladies are senior pitchers Kelly Utheand Kylee Compton. Both of these pitchers also playshortstop and third base, respectively, and both were All-Conference and All- District players, with KellyUthe being named co-pitcher of the year in the OzarkConference. We return two other well-seasoned and talented senior All-Conference and All-District playersin second baseman Kristyn Carpenter and first basemanErin Rasmussen. Those four seniors, when healthy, have started every game since their freshman year and,as captains and successful, experienced, decorated players, will be looked to a great deal to help this teamachieve its lofty goals. Returning letter winners also include juniors Bayley Miller, who is capable of playingalmost anywhere on the field, and Jillian Selander, whowas All-District and All-Conference as a freshman andwill once again be counted on to run down anything hit

to center and provide the lineup with speed on the bases.Junior pitcher Lyndsay Boots adds pitching depth to avery talented and deep pitching staff. Several of lastyear’s talented freshman class will be counted on assophomores to step into key positions. Fayth Rakesstarted behind the plate last season and provided theLady Lakers with a good receiver who possesses astrong arm and a good bat. Haile Farris is another sophomore who has a big bat and looks to play a majorrole in the team’s success from the pitching circle and in the field. Shelby Webster will also play a major role for the Lady Lakers as she can play the corners and possesses home run capability. Emma Uthe andSidney Jones are sophomores who were varsity letterwinners in the 2015 season and look to play prominentroles in the team’s success in the 2016 season. Sophomore Haley Wheat adds depth to our infield andoutfield and will supply a very experienced bat comingoff the bench. Senior Claudia Rogers, and sophomoresAutumn Reeves, Sasha Prather, and Dakota Weaver add competition to the mix and work to make our team that much stronger.

All in all, the outlook for the 2016 softball season is very bright. Tyler Dinsdale, who has a wealth of knowledge and experience, returns for his second season as assistant coach and will coach the junior varsity while also coaching first base and the outfield for varsity. The 2016 edition of the Camdenton Softballteam does face several challenges, including competingin the very tough Ozark Conference and working to winthe program’s first District title in a district that contains traditional softball powerhouse Willard. These are challenges that our young ladies and coaching staff are looking forward to embracing and overcoming with lots of hard work, talent, and luck.

2016 Lady Laker Softball

Aug. 19-20 Sullivan Tourn. T 9:00Aug. 23 Hillcrest* H 4:30Aug. 25 Glendale* T 4:30Aug. 30 West Plains* T 4:30Sept. 1 Pleasant Hope H 4:30Sept. 2 Jefferson City H 4:30Sept. 6 Kickapoo* H 4:30Sept. 9-10 Capital City Tourn. T TBASept. 12 Lebanon* H 4:30Sept. 15 Rolla* T 4:30Sept. 19 Waynesville* T 4:30Sept. 20 Sedalia H 4:30Sept. 23-24 Springfield Tourn. T TBASept. 26 Parkview* T 4:30Sept. 28 Joplin* H 4:30Sept. 29 Bolivar T 5:00Sept. 30 Dixon H 4:30*Conference Games

Softball Schedule

1 Kristyn Carpenter 12 Infield

2 Fayth Rakes 10 Catcher

3 Jillian Selander 11 Outfield

5 Shelby Webster 10 Utility

7 Emma Uthe 10 Outfield

8 Haley Wheat 10 Utility

9 Bayley Miller 11 Utility

14 Sidney Jones 10 Outfield

15 Haile Farris 10 Pitcher/Utility

22 Kylee Compton 12 Pitcher/Infield

27 Kelly Uthe 12 Pitcher/Infield

42 Erin Rasmussen 12 Infield

Varsity Team Roster

Junior Varsity Team Roster

Junior Varsity Softball Team

4 Miranda Swarts 9 Outfield

10 Raegan Waters 9 Infield

11 Sophia Baudo 9 Infield

12 Claudia Rogers 12 Outfield

13 Macie Bowling 12 Pitcher/Catcher

18 Lyndsay Boots 11 Pitcher/Infield

19 Autumn Reeves 10 Outfield

20 Sasha Prather 10 Catcher/Outfield

21 Bobbie Hilton 9 Utility

30 Dakota Weaver 10 Outfield

Head Coach Rick Calbert (center)Assistant Coaches Tyler Dinsdale (left)

Elizabeth Grover (right)

Softball Coaches

Softball photos provided by: DLJonesPhotography.com

Lady Laker Softball Seniors

Macie BOWLING “Patience is a virtue!”

Kristyn CARPENTER “Softball has made a huge impact on my life. I have had the opportunity to make lifelong friends, and have been able to sharemany unforgettable memories with them. I want to thank all mycoaches, teammates, and my parents for pushing me to be the bestplayer that I can be on and off the field. But most importantly, I want to thank God for placing softball into my life. I have been very thankful and blessed. Once a Laker, always a Laker.”

Kylee COMPTON “For the past twelve years, softball has beenone of the biggest parts of my life. Not a dayhas gone by that I haven’t picked up a ball inone way or another. I’ve met my best friendswho’ve became family. From all the summerweekends and late school nights, and roadtrips and bus rides, I’ve made memories I’llnever forget. I’m so thankful for my familywho have helped me pursue the passion Ihave for this sport. I also cannot give enoughthanks to the incredible coaches who havepushed me to be the player and person I am

today. They say home is where the heart is, and I’ve found my hometo be on our field with my girls. Ultimately, I’m so happy to have hadsomething that makes saying goodbye so hard. So much love for my softballfamily, and Go Lakers!”

Erin RASMUSSEN“Softball has introduced me to some of my best friends and so many great opportunities.”

Claudia ROGERS“I have been a part of this sport ever since my parents signed me upfor t-ball when I was around five years old. From t-ball to machinepitch, then machine pitch to slow-pitch, and from slow-pitch to fast-pitch. When playing a game for so long you get the opportunityto move around on the field. I have gone from pitcher to third base to catcher to first base to being in the outfield where I currently play.Softball has always been a part of my life and I can thank my momfor pushing me to continue on with it. I am so grateful that I get toplay on a field with such amazing and talented young ladies. Makingnew friends and reconnecting with some old ones during my highschool career has definitely been one of my favorite parts aboutbeing a part of this team. That, and Kristyn Carpenter dancing inthe middle of practices! Coach Calbert and Coach Davis have impacted my life by believing in me when I struggle to believe in myself. One thing I hope for the team this season is that we fight as hard as we did last year and finish it out just as strong.”

Kelly UTHE“Playing softball has taught me many things that I will carry throughout life. I have met a lot of new people and I have made many memories and friendships that I’ll cherish forever. I want togive a big thank you to my parents for spending the time and moneyand encouraging me to become the best player that I could possiblybecome. I also want to thank all the many coaches who have helpedme along the way. Time flies by, so something to remember: smile,life is good.”

Boys’ Swim Team

Boys’ Swim ScheduleAug. 27 Hillcrest Spfd. 8:00

Sept. 6 Monett T 4:30

Sept. 10 Monett Invitational T 9:00

Sept. 15 Seymour T 4:30 Sept. 20 Central/Hillcrest Spfd. 4:30 Sept. 24 COMO Invite/Hickman/Rockbridge Columbia TBASept. 27 Central/ Kickapoo Spfd. 4:30 Oct. 4 Central/Hillcrest Spfd. 4:30Oct. 8 Sedalia Invitational T 9:00 Oct. 13 Joplin T 4:30 Oct. 18 Monett T 4:30Oct. 21 Ozark Conference Spfd. TBAOct. 27 SWMO Championships - Prelims Spfd. TBA Oct. 29 SWMO Championships - Finals Spfd. TBA

Grant BURTON“I’m too bad to skip practice!”

Ernest JONES“I am excited this year to swim better and wincompetitions.”

Sid KETCHAM“Probably the best workoutI've ever experienced, don’tlet that stop you though.”

Zach RECTOR“This might be the start ofsomething great and I’mglad to be a part of it.”

Head CoachAnna Leezer

JuniorsBlake Lapine

SophomoresJosef BernabeTriston StarkKeith Stehle

FreshmenJeremy Bernabe

Bryce LeuenbergerJase Nicklas

Michael Radlund

Seniors

“Yeah, the Lakers have a swim team!

I am excited to be part of the inaugural season for boys’ swimming. My name is Anna Leezer and I am the head coach for the Camdenton boys’ swim team and the assistant coach for the local swim club, Tridents. My involvement with swimming began in order to feel comfortable having my daughter play on our dock and during boating season. My family has been involved in swimming for nine years and it has become an important part of our life. When the district decided to add a swim team, I knew that I wanted to be part of the team’s maiden voyage!

The team is made up of a wide variety of athletes. Several have joined us from the local club team, several others have had swim lessons in the past, one swam for another high school, and others are just beginning to learn the sport. An exciting part of our team are the students who are not involved in any other sport!

Laker swimmers will compete in 11 different events: 200m medley relay, 200m freestyle, 200m individual medley, 50m freestyle, 100m butterfly, 100m freestyle, 500m freestyle, 200m freestyle relay, 100m backstroke, 100m breaststroke, and the 400m freestyle relay. Swim meets will be held in Springfield, Seymour, Monett, and Sedalia. Let’s go Lakers!”

“My name is Errin Gainey, varsity cheer coach. Along with Lilli Shields,JV coach, we are extremely excited foranother year with the program. I havebeen with the program for five yearsand am delighted to begin my sixth year with the new varsity team. I am a2000 graduate of Camdenton and bleed

purple and gold. I was a Camdentoncheerleader for six years and named All-American my senior year. I am fortunate to be able to share my experience and passion for the sport. Tryouts were held in April and we are thrilled to hit theground running with this new season.

The Laker Cheerleaders attended the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) summer camp. They learned new cheers,chants, and stunts. The staff was really great with the girls and

helped them learn a variety of new skills you are sure to see. Thegirls have pushed themselves as they strive for nothing but the best.

We are preparing for the State Fair Spirit Classic Nationals, inSedalia, Missouri. This requires several extra hours of work and I want to thank the parents for their support. It takes a lot of dedication from all of us and I am looking forward to watchingthe girls perform. We are even looking into doing another competition this year and anticipate great success for this year’s routine.

I am eager to begin the new season and I’m looking forward toworking with the girls and making it the best year yet. Again, extreme thanks to the parents, booster club, and school district for all their support. We couldn’t do it without you.”

Cheers!! Go Lakers!!!

Alondra ChapaAriana ChapaAlex Grzegorczyk

Sarah LawsonJuli-Anne ManesBrianna Miller

Willow PerezAbby RabenoldPaige Rhoades

Mackenzie ScottMacy ShortDanielle Stanfield

Allison VarnerMeri Viebrock

2016 Laker Cheerleaders

JUNIOR VARSITY CHEERLEADERSSavanna AnwayMadisyn Armontrout

Ashley ChapmanSadie HarrisJordan Moss

Summer PerezEmily RenkenKylie Scott

Sam SmithMarianna TorresKaylie Wallander

Leann WeissbeckAlli Wood

VARSITY CHEERLEADERS

Errin Gainey and Lilli Shields

JuniorJoyce Brother

FreshmenNicole BruewerMakenna OsterArie VasquezLacey White

LAKERDANCE TEAM

SeniorsGabriella CicerelliPayton FieneReghan HollingsworthGabrielle Starkey

Dance TeamCoaches:

Lydia Briscoe (right)

Lisa Vasquez (left)

SophomoresCaitlin ConeLauren GaleyAlyssa Layman

s the Laker Dance team coaches, we are really enthusiastic about the upcoming year! We have added five new freshmen who have lots of energy, skill, and technique. Adding these new girls to an already

existing group of talent is going to make for an amazing team.

This summer, the Laker Dance team hosted a National Dance Alliance (NDA) campwhere they learned a variety of routines to perform at football and basketball games.During camp, they earned a blue “Superior” ribbon for their team dance, as well asmany ribbons for individual performances. Not only did the team earn an invitationto the NDA National Championships, they also received invitations to four other varsity special events.

Without a doubt this will be an exciting, as well as entertaining, 2016-2017 season!

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LAKER CROSS COUNTRY - “Gettin’ Better One Day at a Time”A famous quote in sports goessomething like this: “If you wantsomething you’ve never had, youmust do something you’ve neverdone”.

This is certainly true for the sport of cross country. Distancerunning is the perfect sport forthose seeking to reach a goal that,quite frankly, most people don’tthink is possible. To be able to run miles and miles takes courage,fortitude, and sacrifice. It is withthese qualities and goals in mindthat the 2016 team embarks uponits journey.

This year’s squad is quite differentfrom years past. Gone are thelargest graduating class that wehave had in 14 seasons, State andSectional qualifiers, and schoolrecord holders. The new team isfilled with plenty of new faces and untapped abilities. So to say that we will be young and inexperienced, well… that’s reallytrue. However, there are a few returning runners who I hope

will lead our squad in reaching our goals for the upcoming season.

Returning seniors are Nick Salsman, Coleman Roberts, andRaleigh Johns. These seniors haveseveral years of experience amongthem as Coleman has been with the program for four years andNick and Raleigh, three years each. Although this is not the most talented group of seniors Ihave had, their leadership and thehigh expectations I have for themhaven’t changed. Sophomore Garrett Mason returns for hissecond year after a great freshmanseason along with a quality trackseason. Garrett has some real talent and could be a leader interms of time for our squad as expectations are quite high for him. On the girls’ side, ErikaNevins, Haley Green, and SarahKetchum return as sophomores.These girls showed steady improvement last year and should continue to help our squad. Many of the new faces include seniors Katherine Miller

and Hannah Bentley. Hannah isback after taking some time awayfrom running and Katherine is areal hard worker. There are alsosome freshmen who will have an impact on our team this year, including Andrew Dibello, Hanna Lehner, and Kelby Virtue.

So while this is probably one of the youngest teams we have ever had, I am still excited about molding these runners into greatathletes who know how to go theextra mile. Cross Country is not a sport for anyone, it’s a sport foreveryone. Everyone, that is, whodesires to achieve a goal throughhard work, determination, and sacrifice.

Cross Country photos provided by: DLJonesPhotography.com

XC Coaches

Assistant Coach Gary Thompson

Head Coach David Weber

Cross Country Schedule

Hannah BENTLEY“Keep your heels, head, and standards high!”

Raleigh JOHNS“Life is like running. There are uphills and downhills in your way that you have to conquer.”

Katherine MILLER“I have found my strength in running and overcoming distances I never thought I couldreach.”

Coleman ROBERTS“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.”

XC Seniors

Sept. 3 Lebanon T 8:30

Sept. 8 Willow (JV) T 4:00

Sept. 12 Lebanon T 4:00

Sept. 17 Fulton T 10:30

Sept. 22 Rolla (JV) T 4:00

Sept. 24 Hermitage T 9:00

Oct. 1 Laker Inv. H 9:30

Oct. 8 Ozark Conf. Spfd. 10:00

Oct. 13 Waynesville T 4:00

Oct. 22 Districts Lebanon 11:00

Oct. 29 Sectionals TBA 11:00

Nov. 5 State Jeff City TBA

Camdenton R-III School District is a smoke-free campus.

Director of Athletics and ActivitiesJeff Whitney

Superintendent Dr. Tim Hadfield

Assistant High School Principals J.D. Hunter and Anne Wall

Assistant SuperintendentDr. Julie Dill

Assistant SuperintendentDr. Ryan Neal

High School Principal Brett Thompson

The Fall Sports Guide is created by the Camdenton R-III School District’s Community Relations Department - Director Joi Dickemann, assisted by Andrea Rhoades. The department would like to thank all athletic coaches, administrators, staff members, photographers, and volunteer editors/writers for their cooperation in providing information for this publication.

Nick SALSMAN“Cross Country… I haven’t always done XC, in fact if it had not been for Coach Weber during track I wouldn’thave known about it. My sophomore year I had no idea what I was getting into. I found out pretty quickly thatthis sport takes so much commitment; running every day is what we do. This sport has taught me more aboutmyself than any other sport could and it has led to things I’ll never forget, like running the L.A. Marathon thispast winter, meeting new people, and creating lasting memories. I am forever grateful for this sport and thepeople and experiences I have gained from it.”

SeniorsHannah BentleyRaleigh Johns

Karrissa KennedyKatherine MillerColeman RobertsNick Salsman

XC Roster 2016Sophomores

Haley GreenSarah KetchumGarrett MasonErika Nevins

FreshmenAndrew DiBelloHanna LehnerShelby MountAlicia SmytheKelby Virtue

JuniorsNoah BentleyCassie Kennedy

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