After being a part of a most disappointing cross country team in 1991, many members of the varsity cross-country team did not know how to feel as the 1992 season approached. The anticipation of a new season was exciting, but the shadow of the prior season still lurked in the back of our minds. The outlook seemed to brighten as positive words were spoken at the now annual season opening Midnight Madness practice. During these speeches a challenge was issued: to qualify for the state meet for the sixth year straight. The challenge was accepted and another cross country season had begun. At first glance the challenge seemed unheeded. The first few weeks of the season were slow and local competition was staggering. As the season progressed we picked up the pace and regained a little pride placing second at the District meet. We advanced to the Regional meet where we faced the moment of truth. All we had worked for came down to this race. Having completed the Regional meet our fate was decided. Although we did not have a very good showing that day we took third place and advanced to the state meet for the sixth year straight. We fared well at state finishing seventh place in quite possibly the strongest team race in the history of the meet. A goal was set out before us and we achieve it. For six years straight St. X. qualified for the state meet. The cross country program at St. Xavier has arrived. Hopefully it will stick around for a while.