18th Annual Dr. Daniel Cepero - Track & Field - 2023

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 16 years has already passed since the first meet. I’m quite certain that would be touched knowing a great event is being held memory.

The Daniel Cepero family wishes everyone the best of luck and remember that just by being and doing your best, you are a winner. And parents, what great feeling of love and pride must be watching your children participate in the events of choice.

I would like to thank all the sponsors, officials, coaches, of Odessa and meet organizers.

Like Danny used to say: “To fun for everyone involved.” Do your best and have a great time doing it.

~ Susan wife of the late Dr. Dan

READY SET... LET’S GO!

On behalf of the Planning Committee, Cepero Family, I welcome all the and spectators to the 18th Annual

As we celebrate Dr. Capero’s life we must remember to pray for for world peace. Dr. Cepero, would make sure that every athlete had dinner. He would always remind effectively while hungry. We have organizers and coaches.

We have been able to continue efforts of our City Council and Sponsors.

To all of them we are very grateful us keep this program alive for

To all the athletes, coaches and support and dedication to this year and hope you will continue Tiny Tot Program as well.

I hope you will relax and have you are competing.

Wishing you all a safe drive back your respective destinations with God’s Blessing and guidance.

See you next year! :)

Memory of Dr. Daniel Cepero

July 23, 1960 ? November 25, 2003

Living His Dreams!

Danny was born to Rafael and Maria Term Cepero in Cienfuegos, Cuba. In 1962 they immigrated to the United States escape communism. After his father repeated his residency in pediatrics, they were recruited to Odessa by Dr. Ed Dempsey.

Cepero attended Gonzales Elementary School, Nimitz Junior Permian High School. After graduation he attended Odessa UTPB, and University of Texas at Arlington. He was accepted Baylor College of Medicine in Houston where he completed school and residency in pediatrics.

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, 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 a track meet at Odessa College and had several members for the TAAF State Games and the Junior Olympic Games. tradition of state qualifiers has continued each summer and participation in the AAU organization has been added.

His Vision & Love for the Children!

Dr. Daniel Cepero

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 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.

RISE, RUN & HAVE FUN!

Christina Cordle HOSPITALITY / COMMUNICATIONS

Eugene Neboh SR. PRESIDENT

Gabriela Cordoba COMMITTEE MEMBER

Stella Neboh EVENT COORDINATOR

David Person VICE PRESIDENT Angie Chavez PLANNING

Eugene Neboh JR. MEET DIRECTOR

Felix Neboh HEAD COACH TINY TOTS

Richard Neboh COACH

Dexter Neboh ASST COACH TINY TOTS

David Person JUMPS COACH

Faith Gordon TINY TOTS

Sametria HURDLES/JUMPS

D’Andrea Carden (Dee) TINY TOTS COACH

Levon Barnett UTPB Football Player/ WTTC Coach

Olga Salazar DISTANCE COACH

Courtney Massingill UTPB FOOTBALL PLAYER / WTTC COACH

Cassandra Grajeda HURDLES COACH

Kenzy Clifton TINY TOTS

Jesse Martinez DISTANCE COACH

Ashton Levells UTPB FOOTBALL PLAYER / WTTC COACH

DR . DANIEL CEPERO MEMORIAL TRACK & FIELD MEET

OPENING CEREMONY RATLIFF

STADIUM

2201 YUKON AVENUE, ODESSA TX 79762

APPRECIATION

Cepero Family

CBS 7 Sports

Ratliff Workers

Odessa American (Sports Department)

(CBS Sports)

KMID Sports

(Peter Terpstra)

Coach Justin Carrigan

(UTPB Football)

All Officials

All Coaches

All Parents

Les Blackburn (Meet Referee)

ICA Broadcasting

All Participants

A King’s Image

Walgreens

Mike Romero

Phytex

(Jim Carlson)

Coach Tracey Borchardt

ECISD Athletic Director

OPENING CEREMONY

Juggling Jacks The

Born in Russia to a small-town circus family, Anna Jack, founder and CEO has brought together artists and performers from the four corners of the globe to delight and entertain you.

A regular on CBS’ “Late Night with David Letterman”, Anna got her degree in teaching at the Moscow Circus School before immigrating to the United States. Considered one of the best hula hoop artists in the world, Anna has performed with the Big Apple Circus, The Moscow Circus, and has been on Broadway in “Circus Diva” and in the musical, “Barnum”.

She has appeared on television shows including “E! Entertainment” and “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”, and at a number of parties and shows for various companies including Microsoft, McDonald’s, Oldsmobile, George Lucas, and Chrysler. She can also be seen in a campaign for SONY. Aside from the hula hoops, Anna Jack is well-versed Hoops, Hula Hoops, unicycle, juggling, bungee dancing, hand balancing, aerial acts, and performs with four trained dogs. Daniella has always dream of following her mother’s, footsteps. Performing professionally since the age of 3, she is no a performed professionally in Musical Theatre. Now as a triple threat and beyond, Daniella is able to perform circus skills with a theatrical twist! Now working alongside Anna, she is ready to reach as many people as possible to bring the best entertainment this state has to offer.

The duo is currently a regular featured act at Disney World and Daniella also performs regularly for Sea World.

The Juggling Jacks are here to bring the family circus to you!

DR . DANIEL CEPERO MEMORIAL TRACK & FIELD MEET

2023 EVENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, JUNE 29th, 2023

ROLLING SCHEDULE

Competition Starting Time – Thursday 6:00 pm

ALL Tiny Tot registration MUST be done during the Packet Pick-up time prior to meet starting.

Field Event:

Long Jump – Tiny Tots (2-6yrs)

Two Jumps per athlete (6PM)

Running Event: (After Long Jump is complete) 50 Meters – Tiny Tots (2-6yrs)

4x100 Relay – Tiny Tot (6yrs)

FRIDAY, JUNE 30th, 2023

ROLLING SCHEDULE

Competition Starting Time – Friday 4:30 pm

Saturday 7:30 am Track & Field

The 100m will be started at the completion of all field events.

EVENTS

4:30 PM 3000M Run: All Age Divisions

Long Jump: 4-jumps

All Age Divisions (Youngest to Oldest)

Shot Put:

All Age Divisions (Oldest to Youngest)

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

Pole Vault:

All Age Divisions

Discus:

Sub Youth Girls & Boys Youth Girls & Boys

Intermediate Girls & Boys Young Men & Women

100M Dash Prelim:

All Age Divisions. Age group with 8 or less will run finals on Saturday.

7:00 pm OPENING CEREMONY

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 18th 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

DR . DANIEL CEPERO MEMORIAL TRACK & FIELD MEET

2023 EVENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, July 1st, 2023

ROLLING SCHEDULE Competition

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 24 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

June 25 Check-In @ Ratliff Stadium 6:30 am – 1:00 pm

ROLLING SCHEDULE – Track & Field start Time is 4:30 pm June 24th and 7:30 am on June 25th. 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 2-6 years old) will be allowed to compete for Medals in the 50 meter dash and 100 meter dash, Long Jump, and 4x100 Relay

2. Doctors, nurses, medical team and parent’s relays will be conducted immediately following the opening ceremony. Medals will be awarded to the first three winners in each relay group.

SPECIAL AWARD

Scholarship(s) will be awarded to 2023 - 2023 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.

TRACK & FIELD MEETS FOR SUMMER 2023 ATTENTION TRACK & FIELD COACHES

USATF WEST TEXAS ASSOCIATION MEET

Friday, June 9 - Saturday June 10th .................Ratliff Stadium - Odessa, TX

Nikolas Moralez Mini Olympic Games

Thursday, June 15th - Saturday, June 17th .......Ratliff Stadium - Odessa, TX

18th Annual Dr Daniel Cepero Track & Field Meet

Thursday, June 29th - Saturday, July 1st ...........Ratliff Stadium - Odessa, TX

West Texas AAU National Qualifier Meet

Thursday, June 22nd - Saturday, June 24th ......Ratliff Stadium - Odessa, TX

Coach Chavez/Elodia Hernandez Tiny Tots Invitational

Friday, June 23rd ................................................Ratliff Stadium - Odessa, TX

TAAF Region 10 Meet

Friday, July 8th - Saturday, July 9th ....................................... San Angelo, TX

USATF Regional Meet

Tuesday, July 5th - Saturday, July 9th ..............................TCU, Ft. Worth, TX

TAAF Games of Texas

Thursday, July 27th - Sunday, July 30th.................................Brownsville, TX

AAU Junior Olympics

Wednesday, July 26th - Saturday, August 5th .....................Des Moines, Iowa

USATF Junior Olympics

Monday, July 24th - Sunday, July 30th ..................................Eugene, Oregon

MEET SCHEDULE OUTLINED IS TENTATIVE & SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE

18th ANNUAL DR. CEPERO TRACK & FIELD MEET 2023 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.

BRONZE SPONSORS

Western Falcon

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS

Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Cepero

West Texas Track Club

Lisa & Pete Hibler

ICA Broadcasting with Big 2 News

OTHER SPONSORS CBS 7

Mr. & Mrs. Joe Torres (club accountant)

A Kings Image

Odessa American Sports

ICA Broadcasting, LLC

News West 9

CBS7 Sports

Town Square Media

Cepero’s 2022 Scholarship Recipient

Devon Pierce

My name is Devon Pierce and I have been a dedicated track & field member since the age of 12 years old with Flying Lyons Track club. I made it to AAU Regionals Junior Olympics and Games of Texas state TAAF meet since the 8th grade in the 110 hurdles and 400 hurdles during summer track. I have been on the Varsity team at Permian High School for 3 years in a few dedicated sports including track & field. I have also made it to UIL regionals for two years in the 110 and 300 hurdles.

I had knee surgery my junior year and I didn’t let it fail me. I have known in my mind and in my heart that I’ve always wanted to be at the top in everything and it’s never been easy, but I’ve always been a fighter, so I don’t let anything hold me back. If an obstacle is in my way, I’m going to find a way to rise and conquer. I dedicated my time practicing harder by running more and more each day. Surprisingly, I was able to compete during the track & field season my senior year in high school.

As a peer leader I mentor athletes with my summer track team by motivating them to push harder and never give up. I have volunteered with assisting in park clean ups and giving food to the needy with the Odessa Food Bank. Receiving this award will assist me with covering tuition and book fees for college. I will continue my education at Odessa College and plan to major in business. There’s a long road to the top and with the help of Mrs. Cepero, this will assist with my success and where I want to get in life.

Thank you, DP

Join Us

FOR ALL THE FUN! at Ratliff Stadium

Inaugural Coach Chavez/Elodia Hernandez

Tiny Tots Invitational Track & Field Meet

Tiny Tots Invitational Track & Field Meet AT RATLIFF STADIUM

Place Ratliff Stadium

Date June 22-24, 2023

Time 6pm Exactly Pick up packet & tickets between 2-5pm Event will start exactly at 6pm

Age Group 2-6 years only

Cost $20 per athlete (cash only)

2nd Annual Coach Chavez & Elodia Hernandez

A Ticket to AAU Jr Olympics 2022

Events 50 meter, 100 meter, Long Jump, 4x100 relay for 6 years only

In Greensboro North Carolina

Registration Onsite from 2-5pm at Ratliff

Club Teams please register as a group

Awards Medals 1st, 2nd, 3rd place finishers Ribbons 4th – 8th place

Gate Fee $5 per person

Entertainment B93 on Site

GET YOUR TICKETS TO AAU JR. OLYMPICS 2023

In Des Moines Iowa

Aau National Qualifier Hosted By West Texas Track Club, Odessa Tx

AAU National Qualifier Hosted by West Texas Track Club in Odessa, Tx

Venue Ratliff Stadium

Date June 22-24, 2023

Requirement AAU Sanctioned Meet

AAU Membership required

Information www.aausports.org

www.westtexastrack.com

Registration www.coacho.com – Click on Schedule, locate meet in Odessa, June 23 – Click Register

Cost $30 per athlete

$30 per athlete/multi-event

Contact Stella Neboh

stellaneboh@gmail.com

432-599-0364 (leave message if no answer)

NOTE: ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ONLINE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION

Note: ALL REGISTRATION MUST BE ONLINE. NO ONSITE REGISTRATION

The Late Steve Chavez SPRINTS COACH

The Late Elodia Hernandez WTTC Volunteer

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!

Des Moines

Raffle drawing will be held during The Opening Ceremony on June 30th, 2023

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a. Ninja Foodi 6 in 1, 8-Qt 2 Basket Air Fryer

b. Tasti-Crisp Express Air Fryer 2.6 Qt

c. Capresso Stainless Steep Pump Expresso/Cappuccino

d. Dash No Mess Waffle Maker

e. Power XL 8 Qt Air Fryer

f. Dellish by Dash Compact Stand Mixer

g. Dash Every Day Ice Cream Maker Gift Cards and Many more Gift Items!

IOWA TEXAS

Raffle items donated by West Texas Track Club to help parents attend the National Meet in Des Moines Iowa & Brownsville Texas

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CANYON TRACK CLUB - CANYON, TEXAS

WEST TEXAS TRACK CLUB - ODESSA, TEXAS

TALL CITY CHRISTIAN - MIDLAND, TEXAS

Janice “Jan” Marie Findley 1954 ? 2018

committee chair person for the 5K run. She loved her job and did not let condition stop her. She was also was the first to get to Ratliff Stadium at the last to leave. She visited several businesses every year begging and gift items to stuff in her 5K bags. She became a “professional bag lady” always tease her. She got wonderful items and gift cards for her 5K run. heart is heavy with her loss. Thank you for always being you. We terribly 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.

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.

loved watching her son, Robert, run 5K races, watching Permian football, attending track & field events. She will always be remembered for her abiding love for Robert, family and friends. Jan also had a passion for and journaling.

preceded in death by her parents.

survived by a daughter, Jessica Marie Findley Fink, and her husband, Pflugerville, TX; a son, Robert Andrew Findley, II, of Odessa, TX; a sister, McConnell, and her husband, Craig, of Roseville, CA; two brothers, Nathan and his wife, Haley, of Farmington, NM, and Steve Notgrass and his wife, Odessa, TX; and Burl’s wife, Laura Baker Notgrass, of Stanton, TX; five two nephews and one great niece due in June.

Farris Lee Stramber

The Great-Grandfather of Track & Field

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, Uncle, Minister, Coach, and dear friend, Farris Lee Strambler was called home to be and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August He was born in Winters, TX on June 15, 1945 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 foot-ball 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 to his family, not the country. Therefore, he to his hometown to look after his then 10 siblings the Lord instructed him otherwise.

In 1970, Farris and Ella moved to Vian, OK, stellar coaching career began, earning him Strambler took a tiny Class A school in Vian, 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 knowl-edge 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, repeatoffending juvenile detainees, “snot-nosed kids” as he would call them, at

Culver Detention Unit. After 30 years of teaching and coaching education, Farris Strambler retired in the the age of 63. The divine journey back 1979 would also call Farris to start a with his own kids and his nieces and nephews, so that they would be afforded the opportunity to participate in competitive track 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. 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 pas-tor. Alongside serving as an associate minister, fervently devoted his energies in worship serving in the youth and Sunday school ministries, various committees, as well as the Alliance. He also served as church janitor the church carpets for several years. He generously, living and loving life with all man, full of laughter and wisdom near and There was nothing above God, his wife, his 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 Thomp-son 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.

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

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