Governors Academy - Milestone Yearbook (Byfield, MA)

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1977 was a memorable year for the Varsity Cross Country Team. The performance which will be remembered is not the dismal 1-12 won-lost record but what is recorded in the hearts and minds of this year's runnersp that is, a season of constant adversity and ultimate triumph. It was not easy to take it in the teeth every meet after the opening victory over St. Sebastian's. But throughout the season occurred a process of growth and maturation. By the Parents' Days meet against Milton, the team had overcome a shaky start, and the chronic complaints about aches and pains and the long, tough practices had mostly died out. But it was in the last three meets that the excellent enthusiasm, personal achievements, and team unity were finally displayed, giving the fiber to this season and honor to the runners. ya 75? Coaches discuss tactics with H and M. ITALICS DENOTE LETTERMEN - FIRST ROW: Cushman, Rose, co-captain Rosen, co-captain Gmlzam, Hatfield, Dalzer. SECOND ROW: Coach White, Rooney, C. Putnam, S. Putnam, Murray, G. Putnam, Kalliori, Lacey, Davis, Coach Foster. THIRD ROW: I. Voelker, Barnes, Reichter, I. Montealegre, Ryan, Diehl. Senior co-captain M. Phillip Graham was the team's number one runner and led the team in spirit and enthusiasm. He was followed very closely by tall newcomer Russel Cushman, who remained the team's solid second runner, although occasionally injured. Co-captain Hank Rosen and his Marblehead buddy, Jeff Hatfield, were the consistent third and fourth members of the squad. Together with Russel, they should form a strong, veteran nucleus for next year's team. Battling continually for fifth position were seniors Doug Beattie and Buffalo Bob Barnes and Mauricio Daher, the crazy Brazilian. One of the strongest aspects of this year's team was the first Varsity Girls' Team ever. Bolstered by the Putnam sisters, co-captain elect Sarah, Claire. and Gretchen, and Neda Kalhori, and senior Nancy Murray, the girls had a superb Z-2 record and finished second in the l,S.L. Championship, in which Claire won the fifth place trophy. They gave the team an impeccable example of confident maturity and spirit. Thanks to them, the boys, and our ever-faithful leader, Coach White, the 1977 Cross Country season may be remembered as a rewarding and fulfilling experience.

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The few faithful followers of the girls' varsity soccer team were rewarded with many hard-fought games by an exciting team. The second game of the season showed the girls that they had the fire power. This years MVP, Linda Miller, scored the first goal of a string of eleven in that game with Cushing Academy. At B-B 8: N, two games later, the defense, led by freshman goalie Sue Perry, played one of its best games, allowing only one goal, despite many chances by the B-B Sr N team. Qne of the high points of this year's season was the loss to St. Pauls. It was a tough game to lose, but out young team proved to their well-established team that G.D.A. is not an easy team to beat. Ioli Foucher's goal scared them, and they found it difficult to come back and win in overtime. The other high point was the 5-O win over Worcester Academy. After last year's battles and this year's loss against them in the first game, everyone was ready for a win. Captains Woodbury and Roorbach prepared the team in many ways, Abby supplied the pep talks and the tootsie rolls, and Gretchen made the notorious sign VVIPE OUT VVOR- GESTERL which may still be hanging on La Factorie. Something worked! Lisa Sapuppo found the right range and knocked in four goals, two of them with her head, a new and novel experience for girl's soccer. The passing in the front line was at its best, mainly because of the switching of Gretchen and Wendy Silin. Another part that clicked for the Governors was the play of the fullbacks. Kim Saunders, Wendy Bixby, and Sue Potter all played outstanding games. They were aided by an upcomer from the l.V., Karen Nault, who also gave the team its pre-game cheer. Sue Potter added to the offense with one of her booming drives from midfield, which ended up in the corner of the net. Patty Milligan, the only senior starter on the team, also kept up her steady playing from right half. Another reason for this year's success was the solid substitution core of the team. Nancy Merrill was the handyman in this respect, playing in both forward and halfback lines. To their stalwart coaches, Mr. Leith and Ms. Krall, who led them through many disappointing games and pushed them to win the next one, the players would like to express their thanks. It was a great season. 1 '5l,gq 23