Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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Ken Whitman Ron Bouley Norm Caron Cary Melloni Kurt Raschi

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“Continued Success” The Cross Country Team coached by Mr. Henry Drabik enjoyed its finest season in its short three year history. The team compiled an 8-2 record in meet com- petition as well as finishing sixth in the Western Massa- chusetts Cross Country Meet held at the University of Massachusetts. The Agawam cross country men also took first place in the Agawam Invitational Meet in which seven teams participated. Senior Ron Bouley captained the team and along with Norm Caron, Kurt Raschi, Dewayne Raynor, and Ken Whitman contributed to the success of the squad. Coach Drabik is looking forward to next year’s season and is putting a great deal of faith in Paul Greguoli who was this year’s most outstanding underclassman. 26

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The disheartening statistical record of two wins, five losses, and one tie does not present an accurate picture of the Brownie football season. Although the team experienced the disappoint- ment of defeat, they played each game with a driving determination to win. The Brownies faced a difficult and de- manding schedule in this year's league action, and their margins of defeat were often slight. Thrilling, yet frustrating moments in the season came with the tie against Chicopee and the loss to Holyoke in the final seconds of the game. Hie 20-6 defeat of West Side by the Brownies proved to l)e the season's highlight. This victory marked the fifth consecutive year that Agawam has defeated its traditional rival. Under the leadership of captains Bob DeFilipi. Al Mercadante, and Vic Moreno, the team displayed both courage and sportsmanship. Other hardworking seniors who contributed to this year's effort were Dave Bias ton, Larry Fay. Mark LoMonaco. Brian Ormsby, and Steve Buvnicki. The tireless and inspirational guidance of coaches Harry Leonardi, Cliff Kibbe. John Janis ewski. and Howard Murphy instilled the 1967 football team with the spirit to meet the challenges of a trying season. Brian Omishy Al Mercadantc Bol» DeFilipi 28 1-arrv Fav Steve Buvnicki