Ambridge Area High School - Bridger Yearbook (Ambridge, PA)

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A time to play . . . Dennis Wuycik delights in accolades of faithful fans and students after cinching the Section Three crown. Individual, interscholastic, and intramural sports played a large and vital part of Ambridge Area High School’s well-rounded program. The administrators realized that athletic competition helped to prepare young persons in body and mind for the problems of life that lie ahead. Since how you play the game is as important as winning, the athletic program at Ambridge Area High School was aimed at fostering high ideals. Good sportsmanship is the element which enables an individual or team to win humbly and lose with graciousness. In developing teamwork or individual dexterity, Ambridge Area High School students improved both the physical soundness of their bodies and their mental alertness. Trainer Don Kerr assists injured Bridger Brian Huwar from the gridiron during action in the Butler game. 12

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After a long evening of dancing, couples attending the Mistletoe Ball sit one out for a moment of relaxation, A time to be friendly . . . A happy and joyous team and coach say good-bye to AHS for the week end as they leave for Harrisburg. “No man is an island; no man stands alone.” As expressed by the words of author John Donne, friendships are a basic human need and want. At Ambridge Area High School, students affirmed these words by forming the friendships which will remain as lasting reminders of their high school days. Through its many clubs and service organizations, students enjoyed the experience of group activities. They learned to respect the opinions of others and by expressing and discussing their ideas within a group, students learned to give and take. By joining clubs, students widened their horizons and gave meaning to their years at Ambridge Area High School. n

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Louise Muzyka blocks Nancy Persuittee’s attempted bounce pass to Claudia Farkasovsky during final Y-P practice. Practicing on the rolling greens of the Ambridge Country Club, Bob Koodrich taps in a short putt. After eluding a Sharon defender, Walter Ostrowski drops in a quick two points. 13