Willingboro High School - Yearbook (Willingboro, NJ)

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After losing 10 Seniors last year to graduation, the Chim- era soccer team set out expecting a rebuilding year and a record to match. So as they looked back on the season's 17-4-1 record, they realized the fine job they had ac- complished. Winning the Liberty Division Championship and reaching the South Iersey Group IV finals were some of the goals they had reached, while the chance for a possible state title was halted by a close heartbreaking loss to Brick Township in the South Iersey finals, 3-2. The Chimeras were also invited to represent the Liberty Division in the South Iersey Coaches Tournament placing third by beating Deptford 5-2 in the consolation game. Seniors Warren Heins, Tim Donovan, Pat Welch, Iohn Skinner, Iohn Eagle, Steve Allendorf, Dave Long, Peter Horwing, Rico Esteves, Bob McCleery, and Dave Gill will be sorely missed, but returning juniors Nick Iuengert, Steve Erdman, Chris Snyder, Ioe Skwara, Mike Messey, lim McCarty, Iohn Dimbat, Glenn Brennan, and Sophomores Ray Goon and Bruce Bellinger will be back to carry the Chimera soccer tradition to even higher accolades. Controlling the ball oftentimes requires a daring feat of balance as shown by this player in flight. SETTING A GOAL: SOCCER The dedicated Varsity Soccer Head Coach Iack Mulder, intensely observes the play of his team. VARSITY- lfront rowj Frank Alcaro, manager, Peter Horwingg Dave Long: Bob McCleery, Bruce Bellinger: Dave Gill! Steffi! Erdman: Iohn Skinner: Chris Snyderg lim McCarty: Mark Carlson, rnanagerg fback rowj Head Coach lack Mulder, Eleanor Tobln, Hlanaqiir, 50131 Dlmbats Rico Estevesi Tllfl Donavang Nickgungert: Pat Welch, Iody Skwarag Mike Messeyg Iohn Eagle, Glen Brenneng Warren Heinz, Steve A en 0 , Debbie Holmes, manager, Assistant Coac Carlos Merlino. 58

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yuh X QOH The Chimera bench celebrates after scoring another touchdown. . About to break another ground gainer against Lenape, Toby Richardson accepts the ball from Bobby Dodd. Head Coach Chuck Gillis and Assistant Coach Iohn Ganbone send in the Senior Quarterback, Bob Dodd, fades back for a pass on a Chimera scoring next play with Thomas Mayfield. d1'1V0- , 57

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Varsity player, Iohn Dingy Dimbat drives the ball downfield as Mike Messey prepares to assist him. l Senior Tim Donovan sets up the shot on his opponents goal. Brian Bracken sets up to kick the ball downfield during a home game against Rancocas Valley. The 1978 Soccer Chimeras dedicate their past season to Mr. Robert Shirk, one of the finest gentlemen to sup- port their soccer program. Coach Cohen discusses the game with the Iunior Varsity team members during a break in the action. Iunior Varsity player Ray Goon maneuvers the ball down field. 59