Geneva High School - Seneca Saga Yearbook (Geneva, NY)

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JV’s, Cheerleaders live life season, even during a cold and rainy game at Mynderse when Thorneley said they “cheered their hearts out.” The squad lost two seniors to graduation, Liz Wright and Erika Fothergill. According to Thorneley, Wright was a mainstay, helping in teaching the new girls different cheers and sidelines. The first year coach commented on Fothergill’s “hard work and spirit.” — Jayson Post, Tom Millington. Against Victor, sophomore Isaac Collins ( 40). scored three TD’s in the Panthers’ £6-8 win. What’s dirty, sweaty and can be found on Loman Field? The JV football team and the Cheerleaders. Coached by John Natti. Phil Johnson, and Phil Choffin, the junior Panthers finished second in the league with a 6-1 record. Nate Waye and Isaac Collins accounted for the bulk of the scoring. Rob Snyder and Pete Graves also carried the ball for a touchdown. Bill Turturro received two TD passes, one a long bomb from Jessie Truley against Pal-Mac. Defensively, Nestor Ortiz blocked a punt and ran for a 60-yd TD against Pal-Mac while Rich Covert, Matt Capozzi, and Snyder each had interceptions in the Victor game. On the line of scrimmage. Matt Abraham and Matt Wooster contributed to the effort. Brian Langan was the JV quarterback. “The girls’ enthusiasm and motivation began to shine through the second half of the season and I was really pleased with the progress of the team,” said Mary Thorneley, Football Cheerleading coach. The team showed high spirits throughout the JV Football Team: Front — Rob Snyder, Matt Abraham, Isaac Collins, Nestor Ortiz, Jeff Strouse, Don McGloon, Anthony Waye. Row 2 — Aaron Russ, Andy Cooney. Brian Langan, Sean Finnerty, Nate Waye, Edward Strongs, Jesse Truley, Sean McAdoo Row 3 — Brian Decker. Dave Robbins, Matt Capozzi, Rich Covert. Eric Antinelli, Brian Chester, Ernie DeGraw. Pete Graves. Row 4 — Chris Trunzo, Chad Bouffiou, Rich Bouchey, Brian Morabito, Bill Turturro, Tom Elliott. Jason Hurdle. Back — John Natti. coach; Ben Russ, Chris Buzalko, Jason Chester. Matt Wooster. Steve Dolgos. Mynderse bowed to the JV’s 38-28. Nate Waye had three TD s and Isaac Collins two. one a 77-yd. run. Although he did not score in that game, bill Turturro ( 88) had TD’s againt Clyde, Wilson, and Newark. 26 JV Football

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In his second year as a Geneva swimmer, sophomore Bob Parker swam the 200 Individual Medley. Midlakes fell to Geneva bowlers 4-0. In that match. Mike Thomas led the Panthers with a 635 series, rolling games of 266. 200 and 191. In Girls Basketball, Geneva rolled to a 51-38 win over DeSales to place second in the DeSales Christmas Tournament. Sports 25

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several hours each week in the gym, going over sidelines and cheers. At the Homecoming rally, the girls performed a new cheer using their pom-poms. Football Cheerleaders: Front — Mary Carroll. Jackie Rowe Row 2 — Erika Fotheraill. Denise Kimball. Liz Wright. Sue Salloum, Chris Johnson. Top — Tanya Higgins. Michelle Bouchey, Trieu Harman. Back — Mary Thorneley. coach. One of the most difficult defensive maneuvers is blocking a punt. Against Pal-Mac, Nestor Ontz blocked one and ran for a 60-yd. score. Ortiz had another in the 19-14 win over Wilson. The Geneva defense (left) put pressure on the Pal-Mac kicker all through the game. Cheerleaders (27) JV Football 27