Jesuit High School - Speculum Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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NICK CARTER and Tim Fitzpatrick pour on speed as they near the finish. , ,ITN We .. T ,.,.r ei 'Sai' .I I .. 5 1 'I' U' r' f Q . 1' J b ,, i n . I v I .. QE i 'X 5 TH REE-YEAR Ietterman in the hurdles Bryan Cullivan glides over with sprinter's form. VARSITY TRACK TEAM. Front row: Jerry Schultz, Pete 122 Tim Fitzpatrick, Steve Connolly, Mike Casey, Tom Koler

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Tennis Team Recruits Fresh Personnel, Goins New Couch The 1969 tennis team hoped for a successful season this spring after a poor season last year by the racketeers. Junior Bob Smith was the only returning letterman from last yearls team. He and Tom Byrne lettered in the doubles, but Byrne transferred to Beaverton High School last fall. Senior Tom Metz, a two-year letterman in tennis, returned to the team this year. After playing tennis his freshman and sophomore year, Metz was lost to the baseball team. A bonus along with Metz this year was his promising brother, Mike. Only one other player, Casey Scott, returned from last year's team. New recruits included a host of players like Bob O'- Neal, John Nava, and Jeff Ware. The squad was coached by Jesuit's newest faculty member, Mr. David Schindler, S.J. Since Jesuit doesn't have a court of its own, Raleigh Hills Park was the home court for Jesuit as in past years. About two matches a week were played with two singles and two double matches at each. According to Mr. Patrick Howell, S.J., a former Jesuit tennis coach, the teams to beat in the league are Catlin Gable, Parkrose, and Hood River. The dis- trict meet was May 9-10 with winners advancing to the State Tournament at Corvallis. 5Chlndl9f BALLET STYLE marks Bob Smith's swift backhand. TOM METZ Iunges to save a point as he plays in a match.

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Fielclmen, Trocksters Trim Winter Flob, Gird for Season PETE MADDEN and Steve Connolly pass the baton in the mile relay. The two big spectator sports had finished their tourneys, been awarded letters, and hit the beaches while another breed of athlete continued training for three months of individual com- petition. Burn Out weeks of last minute conditioning for the Wilco Relays created an atmosphere of urgency and fear in the hearts of the devoted competitors, an urgency to make a good showing at the meet and a fear that their best might not be good enough. In most sports it's teamwork that makes the difference be- tween mediocrity and excellence. In track and field it's the quality of the individual that makes the difference. Such past greats as Steve Wack, Allen Paz, Dick Zielony, Mike Conroy, Reed Filz, Jim Ruzika, and Dave White have set a standard at Jesuit which will probably endure as long as records of out- standing performances are kept. The hope for the success of this year's team revolved around several distance runners. Spirited training from varsity re- turners such as Tim Fitzpatrick, Tom Koler, Bill Edens, and Nick Carter set new standards for next year's contenders. Field event participants Bill Carter, Jerry Schultz, Mike Casey, and Jerry Mackey held together the second half of track and field to maintain a well-rounded club. Coach Allen kept the team in good shape and in competitive spirit in his usual style. . .S 'at 'AQKY I . K. , Nick Carter, Bill Carter, Greg Geiger, Joe McDonnell. Back row: Phil Kies, WITH INTENSE concentration Bill Carter strains to throw the shotput ivan. Team coach was John Allen. l 123 l I