Lennox High School - Troubadour Yearbook (Lennox, CA)

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1. Richard Twitchell takes one last breath to get across the finish line. 2. The top three runners for the victorious Lancer team - Ricardo Gonzalez, Willie Alvarico, and Leroy Collins. 3. The Lennox iron men have another good season. 4. Centennial opponent at his side, Jeff DeSeriere is determined to finish second to none. El Segundo Harvard Inglewood — Centennial Lawndale JV RECORD VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY - Top row: Raul Ponce, Jeff DeSeriere, Leroy Collins, Rich Twitchell. Bottom row: Eloy Soto; Ricardo Gonzalez, Willie Alvarico. 30 Cross Country |

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JV net squad swings to 4-6 ; season record ee The 1978 season was a time of building for the JV racket squad. As they chalked up a 4-6 record, a young, but competitive, team gained valuable experience for future varsity pla y. Coach Marian Kovinick was especially pleased with the i solid showing the junior netters made against cross x 5 town rivals Lawndale and Leuzinger. Commented Kovinick, ‘The future of girls’ tennis at Lennox looks Ahn 4 ; oa bright.”’ 1. Emley Versteegh practices a smashing forehand to use against Morningside. 2. Reaching low for a cross court forehand is Evelyn Vance. 3. JV TENNIS - Coach Kovinick, Tina Whitley, Marie Orvick, Alice Houston, Evelyn Vance, Marilyn Whitley. 4. Alice Houston watches the ball as she tries to place a winner down the line. 5. Barbara Nikkel sends a forehand drive to her Aviation opponent. Sponsored by Phil and Marian Kovinick LIA Tennis 29

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Runners show winning ways “He can really run!’’ and ‘“‘How far did you say they ran - three miles?’’ These were comments constantly heard about the Lennox cross country team. The ability of the defending Pioneer League champs to run well earned the respect of all competitors and resulted in another winning season. Top runners who finished high at the League finals were Gonzalez, Alvarico, and Perales. Once again the cross country artists scored in the El Camino Invitational Tournament, where they finished in second place. Individual medals for outstanding performances went to Ricardo Gonzalez, Willie Alvarico, Rich Twitchell, Leroy Collins, Dan Perales, Mauro Loera, and Mike Kocis. Pleased with the showing of his enthusiastic striders, Coach Dan Karella remarked, ‘‘With only three seniors on the squad, next year’s team should be a strong contender for another league championship.’ L 1. Stride for stride, Ricardo Gonzalez proved to be the cross country runner of the year for the Lancers. 2. New distance runner Raul Ponce steps out in style for Lennox. 3. Outstanding performer Willie Alvarico chalks up a good time for another cross country victory. 4. Another newcomer to competition, Leroy Collins shows the good form that will make LHS a top league contender next year. Cross Country 31