Suffield Academy - The Pioneer Yearbook (Suffield, CT)

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Boys' Varsity Soccer 6 6 2 ....a..t., lit: .fair -.. NK SK W A . ..- .. Y., .-- -.- .f..-x 1st row: Giordano, H. Adib-Samii, A. Ostadali-Makhmalbaf, Stephens Stone Rice foo captsp Killam Vechmamontien, Abberley, Kalali, G. Schattman. 2nd row: Coach Graden McKenzie C Coates J Palomba, Vogelman, Van Law, Goodwin, Meyer, Currey, Aaron, Goodarzl Bradley coach Gooch lt was a season of high ups and very low downs, but overall we were suc- cessful. As a team unit we strived to play our very best and when we did we were awesome. A reflection of this had to be the game against Pomfret, who had not lost a game in thirty-six out- ings, as we fought and won our tough- est game, 1-0. Outstanding performances were seen in every player at one time or another, but much credit must be given to such players as Jim Van Law, who did an outstanding job in his first year in goal. On defense there was no one to match the ability of Jim Goodwin or the hustle of Kevin Stone. Likewise on offense no one could match the speed and scoring prowess of Hugh Rice. But overall the credit for our hard-earned wins and tough-fought losses must be given to the team as a whole. Ours was a tight group of players who strongly loved and wanted to play soccer, and who put their noses to the grindstone when needed. The come- back victory against Berkshire and the near-miss against Deerfield, show that determination and spirit. Our record was not fantastic but the moral and spiritual victories won made the sea- son a truly enjoyable and unforgettable one. The co-captains want to give much recognition and thanks to Coaches Gooch and Graden who offered their friendship, knowledge, and love of the game to each of us.

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Girls' Cross Country 1-9 1st row: McManus, Milosis, Keney, Harrop, 2nd row: Dra- peau, Labun, Sheehan, Woods, Carroll, Starr tcaptj, Flosene, Figueroa Cmgrs.J 3rd row: Coaches Compton and Glover. Although the girls' cross country team fin- ished its season with only one victory over Hopkins Grammar, the team displayed a tre- mendous amount of spirit and zeal. The consistent efforts of Nina Harrop, Lisa Keney, Judy Woods, Mary Drapeau and Cap- tain Jennifer Starr, combined with the rein- forcing efforts of Linda Labun, Mary Carroll, Nancy McManus, Chris Milosis, and towards the end, Claire Sheehan, helped develop a VERY determined team. Without the mathematical mind of Gordon Glover, who at times lead us to believe that the six mile loop was actually three, and the wishful thinking of Mr. Compton when he entered the girls' racing team for a llamara- thon , thinking it would be a breeze for us, and a good workout for them, but quite the contrary for all. Behind these coaches we had a lot of encouragement from Margaret Figueroa and Abby Rosene, as well as from Grover. Along with the girls' racing team, this year we had three very diligent intramural runners, Donna Goldbach, Colleen Green and Yoshi Matsuda, who, even though they had never run before, showed tremendous improve- ment throughout the season. Even with the loss of three seniors, Judy, Nancy and Jennifer, there still remains a solid foundation of girls who will bring Suffield yet another year of strong, competitive racing as seen in the past.

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Girls' Varisty Soccer 5-8 Although the record 5-8-0 does not show it, the girls' varsity soccer team had a fairly successful season. We had many strong and experienced players, and our coach Mr. Downes, was no longer new to the style of girls' soccer. Coach Downes organized a strong team of jet-like strikers, dashing halfbacks, 3 fait and fierce fullback, and goalie, Helen fpull 'em upj mit . We started the season by beating Ethel Walker for the first time, by a score of 5-3. We then lost to Hotchkiss 1-4. In defeating Berkshire, everyone had a fantastic game. After that victory, however our record started declining and we won only a few more games. In the best game we played we lost to Willi- ston, 3-1. Next fall, many of the team's players will be gone. We wish the team the best of luck in next year's season, We'Il be back to play you in the alumni game! Thanks to Cindy and Sue. We really appreciate your contrib- ution to the team. A very special thanks to Coach Downes from all of us. Good luck and thank you. wh: ','. 1st row: Brennan, Krasner McCormack, Tucker fco-captsj, L Mackey, Gallup, Kinne, L. McCullagh 2nd row: Rudder, Samuelson, R. Ken nedy, Fuller, Dustin, White, Alford Smith, Coach Downes. fr L ,-' Y. t ,...