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Welcome
I would like to extend a very warm welcome to everyone attending this year’s Dr. Daniel Cepero Memorial Track and Field Meet. It’s hard to believe 13 years has already passed since the first meet. I’m quite certain that Danny would be touched knowing such a great event is being held in his memory. The Daniel Cepero family wishes everyone the best of luck and remember that just by being here and doing your best, you are a winner. And parents, what a great feeling of love and pride it must be watching your children participate in the events of their choice. I would also like to thank all the sponsors, officials, coaches, City of Odessa and meet organizers. Like Danny used to say: “To run is fun for everyone involved.” Do your best and have a great time doing it.
Susan Cepero, wife of the late Dr. Dan Cepero
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Welcome
Stella Neboh - Meet Organizer
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n behalf of the Planning Committee, the family of Dr. Cepero and the City of Odessa, I welcome all the participants, officials, volunteers and spectators to this 14th Annual Dr. Daniel Cepero Track meet. This event is a celebration of Dr. Cepero’s life and his vision for kids. We are very proud to continue with his vision and legacy through your participation. Dr. Cepero’s vision is possible today through the relentless support of the City of Odessa, our council men and women and our sponsors who have donated their money, gifts, food and more especially their valuable time towards the success of this track meet. To all of them we are very grateful and hope they will continue to support this annual event. Also, to all the parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and all of you here today…. what a joy it is to be out here supporting these great athletes. I wholeheartedly appreciate all of you and hope you will continue to support this event. The children of West Texas will forever be grateful to our city council men and women for their yearly support to make this event possible for all children. As you all return to your respective destinations, I wish you God’s guidance.
Thank you and God bless.
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In His Memory Dr. Daniel Cepero July 23, 1960 - November 25, 2003 Dan or Danny was born to Rafael and Maria Term Cepero in Cienfuegos, Cuba. In 1962 they immigrated to the United States to escape communism. After his father repeated his residency in pediatrics, they were recruited to Odessa by Dr. Ed Dempsey.
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Dr. Cepero attended Gonzales Elementary School, Nimitz Junior High, and Permian High School. After graduation he attended Odessa College, UTPB, and University of Texas at Arlington. He was accepted into Baylor College of Medicine in Houston where he completed medical school and residency in pediatrics. Upon completion of residency, he returned to Odessa to join his father’s pediatric practice. Shortly after his return to Odessa he married Susan, his sweetheart from Houston. A few years later, two beautiful children, Genia and Daniel, entered their lives. After his children ran summer track in 1999, Danny had the vision to create a larger track program for Odessa and the surrounding area that could compete with some of the larger clubs he had seen at the state meets. The next summer West Texas Track Club was formed with great coaches and a significant increase in the number of participants. There were approximately 100 athletes ranging from age 5 to 18. The club hosted a track meet at Odessa College and had several members qualify for the TAAF State Games and the Junior Olympic Games. This tradition of state qualifiers has continued each summer and participation in the AAU organization has been added.
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He believed that track was great way for children to stay in shape and keep busy over the summer. Not only did he support the club financially, but also with his special love for all the club participants. It was not unusual for him to give rides practice, loan his car for meets out of town, and be on the sidelines cheering the athletes on. For all of us who knew him, his presence permeated his surroundings. It was either by his jovial and boisterous laugh, a great big hug, or special way of greeting all whom he met.
“The Man� His Vision His Love For Children
The entire Cepero family wishes to thank the West Texas Track Club for dedicating this track meet to the memory of Dr. Daniel Cepero. We also thank all the participants and athletes. A very special thanks to Stella and Eugene Neboh who have always been dedicated to West Texas Track Club and the Cepero family. Good luck to all participants, and know that there will be a special fan cheering you on from above.
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West Texas Track Club’s Track and Field Meet Planning Committee & Members
WELCOME THE
Participants • Spectators Volunteers • Officials to the 14th Annual
DR. DANIEL CEPERO Memorial Track & Field Meet June 29 - 30, 2018 Stella Neboh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meet Director
Les Blackburn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Official
Eugene Neboh . . . . . . . . . . .Event Coordinator
Mark Funderburg . . . . . . . . . .Website/Press Box
Tommy Ratliff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Meet Referee
Melissa Calderon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bookkeeper/ Parent’s Relations
Roy Mendoza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scholarships Tony Goyang . . . . . . . . . . . .Official/Scholarships Lisa Hibler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Awards/Finance 6
Cristina Cordle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hospitality/ Communication
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COMMITTEE MEMBERS
JENNIFER ANDERSON RESULTS AND AWARDS
MELISSA CALDERON BOOKKEEPER/ PARENT'S RELATIONS
CRISTINA CORDLE HOSPITALITY/ COMMUNICATIONS
RENEE ALLEN ASSISTANT BOOKKEEPER
EUGENE NEBOH SR. PRESIDENT
STELLA NEBOH EVENT CORDINATOR
WEST TEXAS TRACK CLUB OFFICIALS
TARA BURNS COACH
EUGENE NEBOH JR. HEAD COACH
KOWA JONES ASST. COACH TINY TOTS
DAVID PEARSON COACH
DEXTER NEBOH ASST. COACH TINY TOTS
OLGA SALAZAR COACH
RICHARD NEBOH ASST. COACH TINY TOTS
FAITH GORDON COACH
DEKWAN WYNN COACH
STEVE CHAVEZ COACH
JESSE MARTINEZ COACH
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OPENING CEREMONY Opening Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cassie G. National Anthem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brianna Rios Raffles Drawing Release of Balloons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The West Texas Track Club Tiny Tots Announcer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kyle Hubbard Ceremonial Running of the Doctors, Nurses Medical Team, Parents Relay and Tiny Tots Events
APPRECIATION 2018 Cepero Family
All Officials
CBS 7 Sports
All Coaches
Ratliff Workers
All Parents
Mrs. Laura Dennis (Editor, Odessa American)
Mr. Tommy Ratliff (Meet Referee) ICA Broadcasting
Odessa American (Sports Department)
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All Participants
Todd Vesely (ECISD Athletic Director)
A King’s Image
Jake Gadon (CBS Sports)
Donn Renner District Manager-Walgreens
KMID Sports (Peter Terpstra)
Mike Romero Regional Manager-Walgreens
Coach Justin Carrigan (UTPB Football)
Phytex (Jim Carlson)
Walgreens
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OPENING CEREMONY PERFORMER
Jean-Francois Martel did four years of high performance gymnastics competitions before co-creating Acrobazia in 1991. As part of Acrobazia, Jean-Francois Martel has performed in two Cirque du Soleil productions, Alegria & Mystere. Acrobazia also performed for two Super Bowls, the 31st & the 33rd. Jean-Francois Martel has been performing his spinning cube act for 4 years and has performed in Europe, South America and North America. Numerous circus companies hire Jean-Francois Martel to perform the cube act, such as Cirque Le Masque, Cirque Sublime & Cirque Plus. The spinning cube has been featured at both the Dallas Mavericks and the Toronto Raptors Halftime shows.
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DR. DANIEL CEPERO MEMORIAL TRACK & FIELD MEET
2018 EVENT SCHEDULE RATLIFF STADIUM 2201 YUKON AVENUE, ODESSA TX 79762
Friday, June 29, 2018 ROLLING SCHEDULE MEET SCHEDULE OUTLINED IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE Competition Starting Time – Friday 4:30pm / Saturday 7:30am Track & Field The 100m will be started at the completion of all field events.
Pole Vault: All Age Divisions
EVENTS
Discus: Sub Youth Girls & Boys Youth Girls & Boys Intermediate Girls & Boys Young Men & Women
4:30 PM 300M Run: All Age Divisions Long Jump: 4-jumps All Age Divisions (Youngest to Oldest) Shot Put: All Age Divisions (Oldest to Youngest)
100M Dash Prelim: All Age Divisions. Age group with 8 or less will run finals on Saturday. 7:00PM OPENING CEREMONY
High Jump: Young Men & Women Intermediate Boys & Girls Youth Boys & Girls Sub Youth Girls & Boys Midget Girls & Boys Sub Midget Girls & Boys Bantam Girls & Boys Sub Bantam Girls & Boys
After Opening Ceremony Parents, Coaches, and Old Folks Relay 50 Meters Tiny Tots (2-6yrs) 100 meter Tiny Tots (2-6yrs) 100m Dash Prelims - (youngest to oldest)
Friday, Evening 7:00 PM 14th Annual Dr. Daniel Cepero Memorial Opening Ceremonies After Opening Ceremony 50 & 100 Meters TINY TOTS EVENTS 100m Dash Prelims - (youngest to oldest) SubBantam Girls & Boys, Bantam Girls & Boys, SubMidget Girls & Boys, Midget Girls & Boys 10
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D R . DA NIE L CE P E RO MEMOR I A L T RA C K & FI ELD MEET
2018 EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday, June 30, 2018 ROLLING SCHEDULE MEET SCHEDULE OUTLINED IS TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE Competition Starting Time–Saturday 7:30am Track & Field 7:00 AM 5K Run 7:30 AM FIELD EVENTS Triple Jump: 4 – Jumps Girls – North Pit, Boys – South Pit Sub Youth Girls & Boys Youth Girls & Boys Intermediate Girls & Boys Young Men & Women Javelin: 13G, 13B, 14G, 14B, 15-16G, 15-16B, 17-18W, 17-18M RUNNING EVENTS AFTER TRIPLE JUMP 4X100M RELAY (ALL RELAY divisions) F 800M RUN TF 80M HURDLES (SMG-SMB-MG-MB) F 100M HURDLES (IG-YW-SYB-YB-SYG-YG F 110M HURDLES (IB-YM) F 100M DASH (ALL DIVISIONS) F 400M DASH (ALL DIVISIONS) F 1600M RUN TF 200M HURDLES (SYG-YG-SYB-YB) F 400M HURDLES (IG-YW-IB-YM) TF 200M DASH (ALL DIVISIONS) TF 4X400M RELAY (ALL RELAY DIVISIONS) T CHECK-IN June 29 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 3:00pm – 5:00pm June 30 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 6:30am – 1:00pm ROLLING SCHEDULE – Track & Field start Time is 4:30pm June 29th and 7:30am on June 30th. Events will be run one after the other. Athletes are responsible for their events and should be present awaiting the start of their event. You must pay attention and listen for all PA announcements. ADDENDUM TO EVENT SCHEDULE 1. Tiny-tots (Children born in 2012 and before) will be allowed to compete for Medals in the 50 meter dash and 100 meter dash. 2. Doctors, nurses, medical team and parent’s relays will be conducted immediately following the openingceremony. The entry fee for each relay team is $30.00. Medals will be awarded to the first three winners in each relay group. SPECIAL AWARD Scholarship(s) will be awarded to 2018 high school graduate(s) who will attend a college or university and who has been judged to have been the best performer in that group at the meet. 11
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TENTATIVE UPCOMING TRACK & FIELD MEETS FOR SUMMER 2018
ATTENTION TRACK & FIELD COACHES
USATF WEST TEXAS ASSOCIATION MEET Friday, June 8 - Saturday, June 9
Ratliff Stadium
Odessa, TX
Nikolas Morales Mini Olympic Games Thursday, June 14 - Saturday, June 16
Ratliff Stadium
Odessa, TX
14th Annual Dr Daniel Cepero Track and Field Meet Friday, June 29 - Saturday, June 30
Ratliff Stadium
Odessa, TX
TAAF Region 10 Meet Friday, July 13- Saturday, July 14
San Angelo, TX
USATF Junior Olympics Monday, July 23 - Sunday, July 29
North Carolina
TAAF Games of Texas Thursday, July 26 - Sunday, July 29
Bryan/College Station
AAU Junior Olympics Monday, July 30 - Saturday, August 4
Des Moines, Iowa
14th ANNUAL DR. CEPERO TRACK AND FIELD MEET
2018 SPONSORS EVENT SPONSOR City of Odessa TITLE SPONSOR Odessa Convention & Visitors Bureau GOLD SPONSORS Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Cepero Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Mr. & Mrs. Pete & Lisa Hibler Aguijo Oilfield Services, Inc. Matt & Jody Saulsbury
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BRONZE SPONSORS First Basin Credit Union SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Cepero West Texas Track Club Lisa & Pete Hibler Walgreens RAFFLE SPONSORS West Texas Track Club
OTHER SPONSORS CBS 7 Big 2 Sports KMID Mr. & Mrs. Joe Torres (club accountant) Sandra & Andrew Hernandez (State Farm Insurance) A Kings Image Odessa American Sports ICA Broadcasting, LLC News West 9 Jake Gadon-CBS (Sports) Peter Terpstra (Big 2 News Sports)
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2018 14TH ANNUAL DR. DAN CEPERO PARTICIPANTS Acosta, Diego Acosta, Knox Acosta, Ohen James Aguilar, Alixis Aguilar, Nylee Alvarez, Brandon Alvarez, Zander Alvarez, Zayden Anderson, Breeann Arzaga, Mylah Baldwin, Ariana Bee, Allyson Bejarano, Laila Bejarano, Victor Briones, Elijah Brito, Avery Rae Brown, Harlem Bustamante, Kayley Calderon, Miracle Camacho, Jasmin Campos, Adrian Campos, Christian Campos, J'Lynn Carnero, Jazzali Carrillo, Adan Carrillo, Brittney Carrillo, EJ Carrillo, Scarlett M. Casias, Matthew Chavarria, Alissa Chavez, Ezra Chavez, Gavin Chavez, Gavin Chavez, Isabel Chavez, Kira Chavez, Max Clater, Bryston Cobos, Jayson Collins, Kai Collins, Presley Colunga, Jae Contreras, Kingston Cordoba, Apollo Corral, Daniel Cortez, Jaylee Couch, Brooks Couch, Kamie Coy, Garrin Coy, Rayah Craig, Clayton Cruz, Lexanny Cruz, Yalexis Cuevas, Londyn Dangerfield, Dj Dangerfield, Eiress Dark, Forest Dark, Jonas Dark, Logan Dennis, Liam Devine, Kayden Devine, Kayden Dominguez, Janelle Dowell, Allison
Duarte, Erik Duarte, Erik Duarte, Kathleen Duenas, Ivan Duenas, Noah Duenas, Romeo Dunn, Raygan Ellis, Caden Ellison, Molly Enriquez, Xavyen Esquivel, Emily Estrada, Jacelynn Estrada, Jayelynn Fazenbaker, Jason Fazenbaker, Sydney Flores, Azariah Noel Flores, Callie Flotte, James Jr Flotte, Joe Angel Flotte, Joseph Foreman, Everly Franco, Mariano Fuentes, Susana Galindo, Alexis Galindo, Brycen Galindo, Maddilyn Galindo, Naileah Gallegos, Patrick Garcia, Levi Garcia, Max Garcia, Xavien Gault, Porter Gavaldon, Layla Gavaldon, Myhla Gavaldon, Novalyn Godfrey, Jaelynn Gomez, Claudia Gomez, Sebastian Gonzales, Adelynn Gonzales, Aliza Gonzales, Legend Gonzales, Lexus Gonzalez, Roxanne Grajeda, Cassie Graves, Colten Graves, Hayden Harden, Austin Harris, Josiah Helms, Ema Hernandez, Alyssa Hernandez, Maddox Hernandez, Milo Hernandez, Sophia Herrera, Kaylee Hester, David III Hester, David III Hodges, Asia House, Kalan Ibarra, Braelynn Jackson, Kason Jasso, Aven Jimenez, Adalyn Jimenez, Hector
Johnson, Myles Jones, JayBrion Jones, Kaegan Juarez, Aria Korner, Kye Laca, Izabellah Lara, Josiah Lee, Izabellah Leija, Briley Leyva, Zane Licon, Carlos Licon, Eduardo Llanas, Adalynn Llanas, Ivan Longoria, Jose Longoria, Mila Lopez, Jaliyah Lopez, Zander Loya, Anna Loya, Sofia Lozoya, Edgar III Lozoya, Emily Lujan, Alejandro Lujan, Maximus Luna, Aldo Manzo, Michael Jr. Manzo, Ruby Marquez, Hiram Marquez, Mia Marquez, Valerie Martinez, Aydyn Martinez, Brenin Martinez, Edward III Martinez, Levi Martinez, Marley Martinez, Messiah Martinez, Shelby Matos, Talen McCoy, Jaliyah Mendoza, Christopher Mendoza, Davian Mendoza, Gizelle Mendoza, Zayden Merrill, Davin Mirano, Alaine Molinar, Ellie Montoya, Arian Morado, Isabella Morado, Miraya Morales, Aiden Morales, Miah Moreno, Abram Moreno, Angelo Moreno, Audrick Morrison, Zailah Morton, Wyatt Muniz, Gabriel Munoz, Joseph Jr. Murray, Cooper Myers, Olivia Navarrete, Alonso Nieto, Victor Northcutt, Madilyn
Ochoa, Adason Ogba, Arinze Olivas, London Olivas, Vianni Olivio, Alan Orona, Roy Ortega, Matthew Ortiz, Ariney Ortiz, Maddox Ortiz, Matthew Padilla, Benicio Padilla, London Pasquale, Natali Pasquale, Nyeli Pasquale, Robert Patton, Landon Patton, Lynnlee Pearson, Aubrey Pornan, Jace Pornan, Jacob Porras, Adriana Porras, Gerardo Porras, Saul Powell, Allison Prann, Kaiden Quinonez, Elian Quinonez, Esben Ramirez, Casandra Ramirez, Cataleya Ramirez, Ellie Ramirez, Justin Lane Ramirez, Mauricio Ramos, Jase Ramos, Kendra Ramos, Maite Rangel, Avery Rheams, Nola Rios, Davin Rios, Noah Rios, Sierra Risper, Amarvion Risper, Amarvion Robinson, Aiden Robles, Abram H. Robles, Guadalupe Rocha, Camila Rodrgiez, Jace Rodriguez, Celeste Rodriguez, Cristian Rodriguez, Hayden Rodriguez, Lauren Rodriguez, Liam Rodriguez, Meghan Rodriguez, Railey Roque, Adric Roque, Ariana Roque, Jaylen Rueda, Tino Ruiz, Ayden Salazar, Jada Salazar, Aaron Salazar, Adriel Salazar, Isabella
Salazar, Jaden Salazar, Jaida Salazar, Jazmine Salazar, Joshua Sanchez, Mia Sauceda, Lyla Serrano, Emilianno Shaw, Emari Shearer, Alina Shearer, Aneesa Shipman, Eastan Smith, Rylan Smith, Sariah Snow, Emma Snow, Grace Snow, Kyran Sotelo, Jocellyn Stevenson, Thamus Stevenson, Tobias Stevenson, Tylee Stout, Brandon Suchil, Y'lilyanna Tarango, Yamil Tavarez, Luke Torres, Alicandra Torres, Dalton Torres, Hayden Torres, Maverick Tucker, Joshua Urias, Ramon Urquidi, Aubree Valenzuela, Erin Valenzula, Easton Valenzula, Ryan Varela, Ariana Varela, Vivianny Vasquez, Donavan Vasquez, Josiah Vasquez, Michael Veale, Ahmir Vega, Diego Villa, Aubrilynn Villa, Aysce Villalobos, Aysce Villalobos, Kiara Villareal, Hendrix Villerreal, Ava Villerreal, Carlos Jr Wadley, Devin Jay Washington, Jackson Waycaster, Dante Waycaster, Diezel Wells, Abigail Wells, Lucas Wesley, Noe Willard, Ahlea Willard, A'Marie Willard, Aubriella Zertuche, Zayvien Zubia, Aliyah Zubia, Efren Zubiate, Alessandro
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2017 S CHOLARSHIP R ECIPIENTS
All dreams will come true if we have the courage to pursue them – Walt Disney
Toby Kirk I will be attending Eastern New Mexico University to pursue an Education and a Science degree. I will be running Cross Country and Track and Field at this University. My father was without a job for six months and it hit our family very hard financially. However, on the FAFSA it gave me zero financial need due to it being based on the previous year. I would like to start my education as debt free as possible. The scholarship will be used for my tuition and my room and board. This scholarship would be a great benefit towards the next chapter in my life!
Jorrdyn Dunn I have been involved in track and field since the age of 5 years. I started Track and Field with Tall City Christian Track Club under Coach Farris Strambler. I participated with the club until my Coach Tara Burns moved to West Texas Track Club. One year we were unattached. I lettered at LHS 2 years in track qualifying for regionals in 2016 & 2017. I also, lettered in Football and 4-year letterman in Band. The scholarship if awarded will be used to further my education at the University of Texas @ Arlington where I have been accepted. I intend to major in Biology to become a Marine Biologist. I have contacted UTA coaching staff to be a walk on to the Track & Field team to compete in the decathlon. I have received by acceptance from UTA. I will continue to participate in Track & Field. My community service, with my Church, Greater Ideal Baptist Church, a part of the tape ministry and building and tear down each year of the Miracle on Tyler street Christmas Village. The scholarship will be needed to help with the tuition and fees. My mom doesn't make the needed monies and I have not received any athletic scholarships or offers. and I'm trying to further my education and athletic career as well.
Alex Hindman First off, I wanted to thank everyone who had a part in this track meet as well as the Midland/Odessa track and field community! I love to see people come out and compete at one of the greatest sports! I am truly grateful for the West Texas track community! The Dr. Cepero Track meet is one of my favorite meets to go to in the summer! The athletes, officials, and spectators are a few of the reasons I love it so much. I see this scholarship handed out every year, and I've always thought that it'd be really cool to be on the receiving end of that. So I applied this year, and got it! It truly means so much to me to be honored in this way and give back to the wonderful memory of Dr. Daniel Cepero! I would also like to give information on how I will use this scholarship. I will be attending LeTourneau University in the fall of 2017 to continue to pole vault and study Aviation. Now as for staying in track and mentoring the children coming up I have coached a few young pole vaulters and I hope to grow in numbers in the coming years! I love to coach and I will do anything to grow the track and field community! Thank you again! It truly means a lot to me to receive this scholarship!
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13TH ANNUAL DR. DANIEL CEPERO TRACK MEET CEPERO SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY. My, name is Jorrdyn Dunn, a current senior member of the West Texas Track Club, which I have been a member for thepast 5 years. I am a current graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, TX. I have been accepted to attend the University of Texas at Arlington, in Arlington, TX this fall. My track participation began at the Age of 5 with the Tall City Christian Track Club under the coaching of FarrisStrambler, began competing at age 7. I participated with Farris Tall City Christian Track Club for 8 years, until going independent with my current Coach/Aunt Tara Burns for one year, after which we joined the West Texas Track Club. During my years of high school, I was a 4-yr. letterman in Band, 3-year letterman in Track & Field and 1 year letterman in Football. During High School track and field, I had two-year qualification for Regionals in Long Jump and as a member of the 4 x 200 and 4 x 100 relay teams. During summer track, I have advanced to State on each occasion and one occasion to Nationals in the pentathlon at a young age. I will enter University of Texas at Arlington in the fall, where I will major in Biology. Although, I was not recruited for a track scholarship I will compete as a Walk On as part of the UT-Arlington Men’s Track Team, in the decathlon. The scholarship monies if received will be used to help pay Tuition, Books or Fees while attending UTA, due to limited financial support from my mother who will continue support of my brother Jaydyn, who will be a Junior @ Lee High School. During the past two years, I have performed Community Services with our church, Greater Ideal Baptist Church’s miracle on Tyler street village. Each year the set up and tear down and preparation of the Christmas village during the holiday season. Also, I am member of the church tape media ministry that operates the sound and video recording of the weekly church services. In closing I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for the continued support of the Cepero Track Meet which allows young people to have an avenue to continue their love of track& field during the summer months. Plus, I would say a Special Thank You for the Farris Strambler Award it really means a lot to me. The scholarship award represents what , Coach Strambler taught me all those years, hard work at track will pay off in all parts of my life and I know he is watching. Running Summer Track for both clubs is like being part of a big family that always has your back. Thank You. Sincerely, Jorrdyn Dunn
2017 5K Runners
Late Jan Findley and Susan Cepero (Dr. Cepero’s Widow)
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JAN FINDLEY
Jan was the committee chair person for the 5K run. She loved her job and did not let her health condition stop her. She was also was the first to get to Ratliff Stadium at 5 a.m. and the last to leave. She visited several businesses every year begging and soliciting gift items to stuff in her 5K bags. She became a “professional bag lady” like I will always tease her. She got wonderful items and gift cards for her 5K run. Our heart is heavy with her loss. Thank you for always being you. We terribly miss you my friend. Janice “Jan” Marie Findley, 63, on January 19, 2018 in Odessa, TX. Jan was diagnosed with breast cancer in January 2016. During her bout with cancer, her love, strength and sense of humor were a special witness to her character. Jan will live on forever in the hearts of everyone who was fortunate enough to know and love her. Jan was born on December 21, 1954 in Midland, Texas to James “Burl” Notgrass and Delma “Janice” Peterson Notgrass. She had two children, Jessica Marie Findley Fink and Robert Andrew Findley II.
JANICE “ JAN” MARIE FINDLEY 1954-2018
She graduated from Permian High School in 1973. Jan studied English and Literature at Odessa College and The University of Texas of the Permian Basin (UTPB). She graduated from UTPB in 1978 with a degree in Education. Jan worked for the Ector County Independent School District for 33 years as an elementary educator, with the last 25 years at Blanton Elementary School in Odessa. She retired in 2011. Jan loved watching her son, Robert, run 5K races, watching Permian football, and attending track & field events. She will always be remembered for her deep abiding love for Robert, family and friends. Jan also had a passion for genealogy and journaling. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by a daughter, Jessica Marie Findley Fink, and her husband, Aaron, of Pflugerville, TX; a son, Robert Andrew Findley, II, of Odessa, TX; a sister, Carolyn McConnell, and her husband, Craig, of Roseville, CA; two brothers, Nathan Notgrass, and his wife, Haley, of Farmington, NM, and Steve Notgrass and his wife, Terri, of Odessa, TX; and Burl’s wife, Laura Baker Notgrass, of Stanton, TX; five nieces, two nephews and one great niece due in June.
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GOODBYE
TO THE GREAT- GRANDFATHER OF TRACK AND FIELD.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, Uncle, Minister, Coach, and dear friend, Reverend Farris Lee Strambler was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 15, 2015. He was born in Winters, TX on June 15, 1945 to the late Alexander and Bessie Strambler. Farris grew up in Midland, the son of a Baptist minister. While in high school, Farris had caddied at Midland Country Club and he also worked at the YMCA, learning to give massages under the masseur, Bill Tully, a blind man and a wonderful masseur and teacher, according to Farris. Farris met the love of his life, Ella Weise Strambler, while they were both attending Carver High School. They were childhood sweethearts. In 1966, they were wed at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, where his father was minister. Before earning a football scholarship to Northeastern State University at Talequah, OK, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree as a History major, Farris served a brief term in the United States Navy branch of the military. He was stationed in San Diego, CA. However, he was not able to continue military service duties, due to the fact that, according to military regulation, law and policy, his top obligation was to his family, not the country. Therefore, he returned to his hometown to look after his then 10 siblings until the Lord instructed him otherwise.
For God so loved the word, that he gave his only begotten son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16
In 1970, Farris and Ella moved to Vian, OK, where his stellar coaching career began, earning him many honors. Coach Strambler took a tiny Class A school in Vian, OK, that had been completely integrated since 1953, to a state championship. The same team made state playoffs another two years. This is when Farris discovered he loved working with kids. He had a way of getting more out of them than they thought they had to give. He later took a team from Frederick, OK to the state playoffs for two years as well. The Lord led Farris and Ella back to Midland in 1979, with a divine plan to lead his family in such a way that the family ties would bind from generation to generation. While building a solid rock foundation through the knowledge and wisdom of God’s principles and the spreading of God’s word to the members of his large family, Farris continued his coaching and teaching career with the Midland Independent School District. He taught and coached football and track at Midland Freshman High School and Midland Sr. High School for a span of 4 years. He finally decided to finish out his career as an educator, teaching and preaching to under privileged, down-on-their luck, repeat-offending juvenile detainees, “snot-nosed kids” as he would call them, at Culver Detention Unit. After 30 years of teaching and coaching in the field of education, Farris Strambler retired in the year 2008 at the age of 63. The divine journey back to Midland in 1979 would also call Farris to start a track club with his own kids and his nieces and nephews, so that they would be afforded the opportunity to participate in competitive track and field. This is where the Tall City Christian Track Club tradition began. For 37 years Farris mentored, taught, coached, spiritually guided, and led individual athletes to heights of achievement and personal success through the sport of track and field. Achievements included but were not limited to ribbons, moments of recognition, medals, plaques, and awards of full athletic scholarships to colleges and universities of all divisions.
FA R R I S L E E STRAMBER 1945-2015
The Reverend Farris Strambler became an ordained minister in 1977. For 36 years, Farris served as a faithful and dedicated member of the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, where Reverend Michael D. Wheeler is pastor. Alongside serving as an associate minister, he fervently devoted his energies in worship by serving in the youth and Sunday school ministries, various committees, as well as the Minister’s Alliance. He also served as church janitor and cleaned the church carpets for several years. He gave of himself generously, living and loving life with all his heart; a kind man, full of laughter and wisdom near and dear to many hearts. There was nothing above God, his wife, his children, and the closeness and unity of family that brought him more joy and peace of mind. Reverend Coach Farris Strambler was the epitome of a “Good and Faithful” servant. He was truly loved and cherished by all and will be eternally missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Weise Strambler, his daughter,S hena De Mell Cooper, 4 brothers, Bobby Ray Strambler, Teddy Strambler, Charles Ray Strambler, and Willie Lee Strambler. To cherish his memory, he leaves his children, Tekeira Strambler and Chris Strambler, both of Midland, TX. Four sisters, Gladys Thompson of Big Spring, TX, Gracie White (Tommy White), Margie Goodley, Hattie Tennon (L.E. Tennon) all of Midland, TX. Four brothers, Pastor Allen B. Strambler (Aretha) of Hobbs, NM, Alexander Strambler Sr. (Jackie ), Jerry Strambler Sr. (Letha ), Marcus Strambler Sr., all of Midland, TX. Six grandchildren, Brittany and Tara Cooper, Anique Strambler, Avion and Kasia Strambler and Tekorian Ray. One great-grandson, Karter Malik Ivy. To further cherish his memory, he leaves a host of extended family, nieces, nephews and friends.
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TRIBUTE TO CARLOS HERNANDEZ In Loving Memory of Carlos Hernandez
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Carlos and his wife Missy were proud members of our track club. Their daughter Ida was a talented athlete and was supported by both Carlos and Missy. Missy brought bottled water and cups to each track practice to make sure our track members were hydrated. Carlos’ sudden illness was a shock to us. He fought a good fight and at the end he went to be with our Lord in heaven. We love and miss him while praying for Missy, Ida and the Hernandez family. By: Stephen L. & Kathy Stallings Stallings Financial Services PO Box 926 300 N. St. Peter Stanton, TX 79782
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West Texas Track Club Congratulations! Sametria Smith Signing Ceremony to New Mexico Junior College
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TRACK CLUBS
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2017 Memories
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2017 Memories
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THE WEBMASTER
MARK FUNDERBURG The West Texas Track Club would like to recognize Mr. Mark Funderburg. He is a graduate of The University of Texas of the Permian Basin where he obtained a Computer Science Degree. Mark has been a supporter of youth sports for several years, and this year single handedly created a web site for the track club. What a relief it is to have a website where people can conveniently register online. Mark has been a great asset to our club and we are fortunate to have him helping West Texas youth.
Thank You Mark and we appreciate all you do for us.
D ONATED I TEMS F OR RAFFLE D O N AT E D
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We s t Te x a s Tr a c k C l u b Raffle Items X-Box - $25 Walmart Gift Card $50 Walgreens Gift Card - $50 Logan’s Gift Card Free Haircut at Coiffures Barber Shop & Salon $50 Olive Garden Gift Card – Many more items
Drawing will be at Ratliff Stadium June 29, 2018 $3.00 Donation
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HOSTED BY: USATF SOUTHWEST ASSOCIATION UTSA PARK WEST FACILITY SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS JULY 10th - JULY 14th, 2018
USATF Region 12 State Track Meet (Over 2,500 athletes or more expected from all over Texas)
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Mayor – David Turner District 1 City Councilman - Malcom Hamilton District 2 City Councilman - Dewey Bryant District 3 City Council - Barbara Graff District 4 City Councilman - Michael Gardner District 5 City Councilman - Filiberto Gonzales
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