Agawam High School - Sachem Yearbook (Agawam, MA)

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♦ I Losito kicks high and boots the ball deep into Tech territory. In the open. Maccy strains to reach the ball held stationary in the air. Despite the snow. Co-Captains Piccin. Vella, Goodwin, and Shea listen attentively to Coach Kibbe's instructions. Time And Injuries Plagued The Brownies The Brownies experienced a disappointing 1968 season with a record of two wins and six losses. The first three games saw the Agawam men faced with stiff competition from Cathedral, Greenfield, and Chicopee. Heading into the last quarter of each game, the winner was impossible to predict; but, luck and time were on the side of our opponents. Altnough the drive and desire to win were strong, injuries also plagued the team and inhibited its early success. The come-back after such a depressing start proved difficult; but, working as a team and practicing diligently turned the tide. The Brownies were finally rewarded for their efforts when they defeated Westfield and their arch-rival West Springfield. The impressive victory over West Side saw Agawam retire the second Elks trophy with 6 consecutive wins. Standouts this season included juniors Nick Madamas, Scott Macey, and Mike O’Brien as well as seniors Mike Piccin, Hank Drewnowski, Steve Grimaldi, and Ken Goodwin. Returning to serve as the nucleus of next year’s team will be lettermen Macey, Madamas, O’Brien. Don Young, Don Progulski, Bob Morin, Mike Losito. and Dave LeGrand. Mr. Kibbe’s reaction to the upcoming season: “Better! Better be better!” Maccy leaps high to intercept pass from hands of awaiting Tech receiver.

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O’Brien pops through the line from fullback as Tech looks ‘Now if I could just find my contacts.' Madamas deep in the hack field scrambles for the long run around end. Look sharp, ref.” As Maccy is assisted in pulling down an opponent near touchdown territory. w Scott Macey, Roy Wright. Hank Drcwnowski, Paul O’Brien, Ken Goodwin. Steve Grimaldi, Nick Madamas. Mike Piccin, Paul Vella. Chip Shearer. Bob Morin.

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To show their appreciation for the cheerleaders assistance. Coach Kibbe with “friend” presented to him at the West-Side Rally, the team presents corsages to them. Row 1: Steven Collins, Hank Drcwnowski, Mike O’Brien. Nick Madamas. Bob Morin. Jay Shea. Paul Vella. Mike Piccin. Ken Goodwin. Chip Shearer. Scott Macey, Steve Grimaldi. Don Progulskc. Coach Janiszcwski Row 2: Mark Oliver. Chip Kistner, Paul O’Brien. Dana Raymond, Gerry Dublois, Mike Losito, Peter Nooney. Dave Quintal, John Pellcy, Roy Wright. Len Caron. Dave Gates. Mike Drcwnowski, Coach Kibbe Row 3: Joseph Russo. John Gruppioni. Dave Tangredi. John Caron, Kevin Sullivan, Randy Cushing, Edwin Adamski. Gerald Burke, Dave LeGrand, Mark Gibbs, Jimmy Dempsey, Gary Safford. Dave O’Malley, Coach Murphy.