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PAGE 6 WINGSPREAD MAY 25, 2012 MAY 25, 2012 WINGSPREAD PAGE 7 Law enforcement members honor fallen police offi cers Fifty years ago, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15 as Peace Offi cers Memorial Day and the week around it as National Police Week. Every year, thousands of police offi cers around the world participate in events created to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifi ce. Last week, Joint Base San Antonio security forces members and military police offi cers came together and joined local police services to honor their comrades Photos by Robbin Cresswell Security forces Airmen from the 902nd and 802nd Security Forces Squadrons salute as the American fl ag is lowered in a retreat ceremony May 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to honor fallen police offi cers. who have perished. From there, participants completed a 5K walk and run that led into their attendance of the local police department’s memorial services and candlelight ceremonies. Police officers perform many tasks in their job duties that expose them to great potential for harm. National Police Week is an observance during which those who risk their lives can be recognized and honored. Joint Base San Antonio security forces Airmen participate in the JBSA Police Week Run, a security forces 5K, May 18 at JBSA-Lackland to honor fallen police offi cers. Staff Sgt. Joel Nieves Diaz, 341st Training Squadron, Staff Sgt. William Slifer, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, and military working dog, Rocky, conduct a MWD demonstration May 18 at the Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland Base Exchange.
PAGE 8 WINGSPREAD SPORTS - HEALTH - FITNESS By Airman 1st Class Lincoln Korver Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Public Affairs What more could a high school coach ask for than to go to the state championship, compete against the top eight schools in the state and then walk away with a gold medal? That’s exactly what Stacy Bessire, Randolph High School Lady Ro-Hawks head track coach, got to do May 11 at the University Interscholastic League state track meet at Mike A. Myers Stadium, University of Texas at Austin. “Going into the final race, we were 10 points behind,” Bessire said. “Our 4x400 relay had to win the race to win the state championship, but I didn’t stress that to them. Sometimes when you do that, the team can get real nervous instead of just relaxing, running and doing what they need to do.” The funny thing was that the kids didn’t know, she said. When they raced, they raced because they wanted the gold medal. “My senior who was the last leg ran a phenomenal 55.74; that brought us from fifth place to winning it,” Bessire said. “She said it wasn’t about winning the championship, although that was a plus; she said it was her goal for everyone to go home with a gold medal. I thought that was really neat for her to say that.” Along with the 4x400 relay, the Lady Ro- Hawks also took first place in the 4x200 relay race. The female track team hadn’t won a state title since their three-year winning streak ended in 2008, she said. “This was a big accomplishment for them because coming in as freshmen, they had never won a state title until their senior year,” she said. The team improved its relay times each meet, Bessire said. She thought as long as the team stayed consistent, they would be fine. They ended up running their fastest times at the state championship, managing to knock two seconds off their 4x200 Courtesy photo The Randolph High School Lady Ro-Hawks track team celebrates after winning the University Interscholastic League state track meet May 11 hosted at Mike A. Myers Stadium, University of Texas at Austin, Texas. Lady Ro-Hawks bring home state title “I didn’t know anything about the state title, I didn’t know anything about the points and I didn’t know where we stood. I just went to run the race.” Jasmine Waring Randolph High School senior and Lady Ro-Hawks track team member relay and three seconds off their 4x400 relay. “I knew they had it in them,” she said. “All year long I felt they weren’t being pushed. I kept telling them, ‘you guys do not know how talented you are because you haven’t been pushed to your limits yet.’ That just goes to show that when they were at state, they were pushed and they did their very best.” The team knew that for a lot of them it was going to be their last time running together, Jasmine Waring, Randolph High School senior, 4x200 and 4x400 relay team member, said. “I didn’t know anything about the state title, I didn’t know anything about the points and I didn’t know where we stood,” she said. “I just went to run the race.” MAY 25, 2012 The Rambler Fitness Center closes at 4 p.m. today and Monday. Sports BRIEFS HAWC plans seminar A marathon training and nutrition seminar takes place May 29, at noon at the Health and Wellness Center. Participants will receive tips and suggestions on training for a marathon. 10K relay takes place A 10K relay takes place June 9, 7:30 a.m., at Eberle Park. The first team member must complete a 5K run in order for the second team member to tag off and start running the next 5K. For details, call 652-7263. Fathers/son event to occur In honor of Father’s Day, Randolph Youth Programs hosts a father/son event with doughnuts and basketball June 9, 10 a.m. This free event is open to families with sons age 5 and older. Sign up at Youth Programs by June 6. For details, call 652-3298. Bowling center offers specials • The bowling center offers a Memorial Day special May 28, 1-9 p.m. Patrons can bowl for only $2 per game, per person with $2 shoe rental. • The bowling center is offering a Coushatta Casino, PBA experience and Pro-Am leagues during summer. • Quarter Mania takes place June 4, 11, 18 and 25, 6-10 p.m. The cost is $6 (includes shoe rental for one) and $.25 a game. For details, call 652-6271.
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