Charles W Baker High School - Lyre Yearbook (Baldwinsville, NY)

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Finally . . . Our Very Own Track lany people are finally very happy. When the coaches asked and wanted a track, little did they know they were going to have their dream fulfilled in such a big and wonderful way. The James Pelcher Stadium was built in relatively short time. It mea- sures 400 meters in circumference, containing a football field in the center. The large stands can accomodate up to three thousand people. It seems that the only problem with the spacious complex is the absence of stadium lighting. Maybe someday we can change that and we can become the holders of the greatest high school track ever built. I’ve noticed that sometimes we over- look the caretaker of this track, Mr. Arcaro. If you’ve ever looked over at the track, eight out of ten times Arc is over there cutting grass or making re- pairs. Totally devoted to the track, he has made that stadium the beautiful complex it is today. We are all in debt to Mr. Arcaro for the many things he does for the track. One will never forget the “Diamond Mile” race held last year during the dedication weekend for the track. Top milers of the world were here, includ- ing Steve Scott, Eammon Coghlan, and Sidney Maree. Many, many spectators were present to, hopefully, witness the first sub-four minute mile in New York state. Unfortunately, Maree won the mile in a time of 4:00:2. All were somewhat disappointed, but soon that disappeared because of the publicity, excitement, and the important runners that were witnessed. It was, indeed, a worthwhile experience. Many people don’t fully recognize the benefits of the track. Some say that the money spent on the track could have been used for more impor- tant things, and others say that we didn’t need such a “costly” track. Those people are entitled to have their 6 Student Life opionions, but I still believe that this track is an extremely worthwhile facili- ty for the entire district. I also believe that the Pelcher Stadium is going to benefit us, as the classes of ’82, ’83, and ’84, but also the classes of ’91, ’95, and '99. The track will be around longer than anything else we could have bought. It was a good investment. I’ve also talked to some athletes that wouldn’t be using the track, and their coaches. Their overall opionion is that they are glad that the stadium was built. Many can use the track for practice, and others just are happy that they are a part of a school with such a nice facility. The James E. Pelcher Stadium is a positive contribution to the Baldwinsville Community. If you have not yet seen the track your- self, go over and see it. It maybe locked, but yell for Arc, and he’ll let you in. He’s always happy to have visitors.

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B’ville Magic H The Bee’s Sting. Low many times have you at- tended a football or lacrosse game in the freezing, blistering cold and wondered why you were there? Well, since those enthusiastic people never get a chance to be thanked, we decided to take the time and dedicate a part of the yearbook to them. Many students attend these games faithfully. When asked why they insist on going, 1 often get the response, “Why not?” or “There’s nothing else to do.” I think if you asked them, and said it wouldn’t go in the yearbook, they’d answer dif- ferently. “I think Stanley’s cute,” or “Sally made me come,” would prob- ably be more truthful answers. Oh, well . . . From the coach’s point of view you might hear this sort of answer “Well, I think it helps the guys, be- cause, you see, they like the sup- port, and if they had more, well, the season would be a whole differ- ent story, and we would win more ... In short, the coaches like the support. But asking the players, they an- swer, “What? You mean there were people watching? You were there? Wow, I didn’t even see you.” And the list goes on. But 1 think the parents are the most supportive from within the community. If you’ve gone to a game or match, you know what I mean. “Kill ’em, Junior!” and “Crush that------, George!” are many of the “cheers” that are yelled. But 1 love it when the parents get on the refer- ee’s back. I can’t even repeat what they say; it’s too nasty. I guess you can’t say that the parents aren’t supportive. Notice, the last thing I said was that the parents were the best outside sup- port. The cheerleaders top it all off. I guess the best way to summarize the cheerleaders is to relate a conversation I had with one. “Jane, I heard the soccer team won!” “Gee, 1 thought we lost!” “No, Jane. We won 7-0.” “Oh, was that the score? Thanks for telling me. Someone wanted to know, and well, you know, I forgot.” “It’s understandable.” The Baldwinsville-Liverpool match-up gets under way with the National An- them. The B’ville crowd watches intently as the Bee’s gain yardage, (far left) 8 Student Life “Hey Jim, who’s the new chick? Davis and friend watch their favorite team, (left)