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Donna on the Side 

Charlotte NC  - 9/23/00

Great American 
Cross Country Festival 
Part 2

by Donna Dye

More Pictures from Charlotte - Continued from Part 1

Laurel Burdick of NY (center), mom Linda and coach Bill Aris waited on the sidelines before the Race of Champions, where  Laurel finished 16th
Penny Splichal (right) and parents from North Dakota are happy after Penny's fabulous win in the Invitational division with the second best girls time of the day.
Larry and Lori Davis of West Albermarle, Virginia.  They are just getting into cross country parenting with their daughter Abbey, a sophomore.  The girls finished 11th out of 26 in the Girls Invitational Race.
Look at that mud! What's a Nice Girl Like You, Doing In A Place Like This?

Meet announcer Rich Gonzales kept everyone informed all day
Alan Webb, ROC winner, tells how he did it.
Rick Hill gives a vote of confidence to the girls about to run the Race of Champions.
Richard (Speedster) Hill Jr. takes a breather.
Smiles all around for ROC 3rd place finisher Julia Pudlin of Baldwin PA  and Mom
A unique presentation!
Proud1st place Saratoga Springs parents,  Becky & Keith Meyer.  Congratulations to Amanda!
Campbell County WY parents had one of the longest trips, but a satisfying one as Alicia Craig won the girls ROC.
Rick Hill and Zeigle twins of Bingham UT
By Saturday evening the athletes went off to the social activities while parents and coaches recouped.  It was a great day and a Great American Festival!

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