Weston High School - Key Yearbook (Weston, MA)

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The Unsung Heros ■ Leaders yet to be born S kill and dedication were the qual¬ ities which distinguished this year’s Cross-Country team from any other in the history of the school. This year was not a year of glory. It was a year of per¬ sonal achievement and growth. Indi¬ viduals surpassed the goals they set for themselves and created a running atmos¬ phere that was truly unique. Team mem¬ bers such as Steve Minervino, who won the Dual County League meet, and Richard Cook, along with John Palmer, who received the “unsung hero’’ award for his undying spirit and tenacity, led the team. All team members were in¬ spired by the examples they set. Although our team didn’t have a win¬ ning season, everybody kept on striving to become true Olympians. On paper, this cross country team was without a doubt one of the best in the league. However, victory wasn’t our destiny, as we ac¬ quired the worst record in the history of the school. It doesn’t seem fair. The suicidal speed workouts at Leo J. Martin Golf Course, the painful laps around the track, the end¬ less hours of training, and risking our lives in the Chateau de Ville Grand Prix — what was it all for? The team’s agonies are foreign to everybody else. The word pain has taken on a new definition to us. No matter what our record, nobody can say that our team didn’t give it a 110% every day. There is a lot of hope instilled in the many runners returning next year. We have a lot of talent and many leaders yet to be born. This team has learned how to lose and what it’s all about, thus making victory more rewarding. May the waffle team of ’86 dominate the league. □ Jim Logan Left: Showing his winning form, Steve Minervino competes in a meet at the Weston Reservoir. Above Left. Heaving a sigh of relief after a grueling run, Line Kinnicut crosses the finish line. Above Right: Only 20 laps to go. The Best Part Cross Country 29

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■■■Hi • i- ' HKai Mil IW Above: Training for the ’88 Olympics. Right: Varsity runners, Jeanne Hart and Laura Harmon relax before a meet. Far Right: Double Trouble. Bottom Right: I need a V-8. CROSS COUNTRY WHS VISITOR 31 25 Bedford 31 25 Acton-Boxboro 29 26 Way land 15 46 Newton South 30 25 Lincoln-Sudbury 7 of 39 Catholic Memorial Inv, 24 35 Concord-Carlisle 30 27 Boston Latin 4th Dual County League 8 of 49 Eastern Mass 2-5 Front row: Evan Reynolds, Andy Strehle, Russell Kirshy, Gerald Autler, Line Kinnicutt, Mike Vezza, Steven Couchouron. back row: Richard Cook, Jim Logan, John Palmer, David Stewart, Steve Miller. Missing: Amy Williams, Laura Harmon, Jeanne Hart, Stephen Minervino, Niall Maher.

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Breakin’ Down The Court they made T he Wildcats were fast off the blocks into the ' 84-’85 sea¬ son as their previous season brought a respectable name to the program. Though they were cursed by the fact that four of eight teams in their league would end up in the state tourney, they hung tough under the leadership and experience of their senior captains Rob Blanck and Brian McPherson, the team’s only league all star. David Fitzgerald, Peter Alhart and junior Glenn Cort composed the rest of the starting line-up. Seniors coming off the bench were Lee Villas who displayed some good outside shooting and Paul Garcia who played with a lot of intensity and hustle. Coach Porrell was able to go deep into his bench this year to receive a lot of help from the underclassmen. Junior big men their move who added a lot of strength and height to the team under the boards were Tom Callahan and Dwight Griffith. Craig Johnson, Richard Cook and sophomore Keith Abbot rounded off the rest of the team. The highlights of the season were the receiving of the runner- up trophy in the Watertown Christmas tournament and the defeating of league leading Boston Latin. The team ended up with nine wins and eleven losses and fourth place in the Dual County League. The team is looking forward to an excellent season next year from their underclassmen as six of the twelve varsity members are returning. □ Richard Cook Junior Tom Callahan is open for the pass. J.V.: Front row: Jon Anderson, John McLaughlin, Clifton Howard, Glen Haufler, Daryl Akins, Shaun Johnson. Second row: Coach Peter Tabersky, Kenny Crane, Paul Browne, Jimmy Campisano, David Lee. Back row: Scott Cail, Kevin Durkin, Colin Higgins. Senior Peter Alhart passes to a teammate during a game against Acton-Boxboro. VARSITY: Front row: Craig Johnson, Paul Garcia, Peter Alhart. Second row: James Cronin, Rob Blank, Brian McPherson, Keith Abbott, Richard Cook. Back row: Tom Callahan, David Fitzgerald, Coach Jim Porrell, Dwight Griffith. Glen Cort. BOYS BASKETBALL WHS VISITOR 67 40 Lexington Christian 60 44 Bedford 49 67 Wayland 65 34 Concord-Carlisle 64 76 Acton-Boxboro 89 80 Newton South 52 54 Lincoln-Sudbury 62 55 Watertown 46 62 Boston Latin 51 67 Everett 74 80 Charlestown 84 59 Hull 73 59 Hudson 53 54 Bedford 50 65 Wayland 61 41 Concord-Carlisle 56 60 Acton-Boxboro 58 82 Newton South 53 69 Lincoln-Sudbury 66 59 Boston Latin V. 9-11 J.V. 10-8 FROSH. 13-1 30 The Best Part Basketball