Apache Junction High School - Prospector Yearbook (Apache Junction, AZ)

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Mat grapplers tap second in State, g take down, pin 11--3 wrestling record We contribute our success to a lot of young men that worked hard and gave their best effort, said Head Wres- tling Coach Glenn McMinn. Twenty wrestlers made up the team this year including four seniors: Dale Dalby, Don O'Keefe, Gerald Mullen- der, and Vincent Cherryholmes. There are approximately 16 returning faces and more wrestlers from the junior high. Some of these that stood 'out on varsity throughout the year were: Randy Cormany 1101, Tom Liversedge 1101, Willy Marquez 1101, Ken Franklin 11 11, Fred Hasty 1101, Joe Williams 191, Mike Castillo 1101, Troy Mullender 11 11, Doug Pinotti 1101, and Rod Bedell 1101. Entering divisional and State compe- titions. the team compiled a four win, three loss record in seasonal meets with a Second Place at the Phoenix Christ- mas Tournament, second at the Ray Tournament, Third Place at the Lost Dutchman's Day Tournament, and a Sixth Place at the Coolidge Touma- ment. As a whole, the squad took First Place in divisional competition while individually Willy Marquez, Rod Bedell and Ken Franklin placed third as Mike Castillo finished fourth. Moving on to State Competition were: Dale Dalby, who placed fifth: Don O'Keefe, third: and Doug Pinotti and Gerald Mullender came up sec- ond. Fred Hasty, Troy Mullender. Vince Cherryholmes and Joe Williams placed also. Only Randy Cormany out wrestled everyone, ending with a First Place in the State. As a whole, the wres- tlers placed Second in State Competi- tion. Head Coach McMinn felt that the biggest contribution to the wrestling program was the experience being accummulated in the fairly new Little League program. Next season's success depends on how hard everybody works, said Coach McMinn. The team felt that their toughest opponent next year will be Santa Cruz, who won this year 33- 26. Take 102 Stop action Wrestlers thought that the biggest problem this year was the fact that stu- dent support was lacking, both in per- sonnel and audience participation ln short, if we have more student support . . . we will have a better season, he concluded. - Ken Franklin V l 11 COACH GLENN MCMINN shows Randy Cormany a new wrestling move. 21.lljNlOR LARRY WAHL takes the single leg for two against Santa Cruz. ii

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C eerleaders pin new sweaters, . reverse, head lock enthusiasm Wrestling season started Dec. 3 and it is already on its way to being the No. l sport and the wresting cheerleaders are going to help make it. said Mrs. Grace Cowell. Never being a cheerleader. myself. this is all very new to me. but I'm really excited about it. said Mrs. Cowell. spon- sor of the wreslting cheerleaders. She graduated from Arizona State University. This was also her first year of sponsoring any kind of spirit squad. Mrs. Cowell said. We have a great group of girls. They are all very enthusias- tic and are planning many new things for the wrestling season. Lisa Faught and Jodi Seeman. juniors. were the co-captains. Wrestling cheerlead- ers included: Lori Kantorowaski. Kathy Huggins. Tori Sawyer. Robin Ritter. Kathie Smith. Lucinda Miller, Cathy Winks. Claudette Haverfield, and Her- linda Acosta. New outfits were black circular skirts. gold sweaters with black and white stripes on sleeves and sides. and with the AJ sym- bol on front. The sweaters which cost S300 for the entire squad added a new fashionable look which has really changed the look of the squad and bright- ens up spirits. said Mrs. Cowell. Few of the girls attended a matmaid clinic at Maryvale High School. and have really learned some good cheers and chants. said Mrs. Cowell. Take 104 Stop action 4. N UWRESTLING CHEERLEADERS FRONT ROW: Claudette Haverfield. Herlinda Acosta, Lisa Faught, Lori Saw- yer. and Lori Kantorwski. BACK ROW: Cathy Winkes. Kathie Smith. Jodi See- man. Cindy Seeman. Lucinda Miller, Robin Ritter, and Kathy Huggins. 29 CHEERING FOR THE Wrestlers at a home match are Lori Karttorwski. fresh- man and Robin Rittenjunior. 33 I ENJOY WORKING with the girls and being able to get to know each one personally. said Mrs. Grace Cowell. sponsor. 43 I ENJOY BEING a wrestling cheer- leader because it's exciting and fun. We get a chance to meet a lot of different peo- ple from the different schools. said Soph- omore Cindy Seeman. .VA '--4... s '-fs..