Amity Regional High School - Embers Yearbook (Woodbridge, CT)

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Basketball Row I Dave Kish, Jeff Lassen CCD, Steve Gedansky, Rich Rosen, Andy Gambardellag Row 2 Coach Paul Mengold, Ross Cotjanle, Mike Flaumenhaft, Kirby Smith, Derrick Parker, Steve Singley, Roger Fishman QCD, Bob Fusco, Coach George Taylor, l ii f' 1' fy iff, ? 'e .,s, L1 be 146 This page is sponsored by NICHOLSON ASSOCIA TES, INC. MiU'0rd

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lllligga lllllgg? U E, 'fag 2 l l 'ff is r v r 4 if 'Qi llousr if' Dynasty is the word which comes to mind when Amity Swimming is mentioned. The Spartans have held the Housatonic League title for the past six years, and they finished their season this year with a perfect 15-0 record. Early in November, Coach Burns prepared his swimmers for the meet against Notre Dame, the one team that could possibly prevent them from go- ing undefeated. The hard work and dedication paid off. On January 6, at ty- . 1, .. 4 .. A ,J .-ee , ng-V-'-'ff Beecher Pool, the Spartans soundly defeated N.D. and emerged as the domi- nant swimming power in the area. Stunning victories over Hamden and Chesire, the latter by a score of 100-72, came at home before screaming crowds as well. Sophomore Peter Scharer's performances are worthy of note. He set school and pool records in the 200 and 500 yard freestyle events. Brett and Jim Gabriel took first and second respectively in the Housatonic League Div- ing Championship. Captain Jeff I-lock continued his superlative swimming, while his co-captains John Scharer and Jeff Zeller, along with the other senior team members, provided the Spartans with the experience and depth needed to maintain their successful record. 145 Good luck Class 0f'79 MA THOG di CO., INC. New Haven

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This year's BasketballTeam turned in a sparkling season under Head Coach Taylor. Disciplined coaching, balanced scoring and a strong bench were all essential in attaining the ll-9 record. The team qualified for the CIAC Tournament for the first time in four years under the leadership of senior Co- Captains Jeff Lassen and Roger Fishman. Senior Kirby Smith was outstanding as the team's center and leading rebounder. First year Coach Mengold also did a superb job with the Junior Varsity. This year's high point was the victory over Cheshire 74-72. The team expects another fine season behind juniors Mike Flaumenhaft and Andy Gam- bardella. Row I Tim Fusco. Mike Grudberg, Dave Kish, Joe Bielik, Billy Johnson: Row 2 Steve Conn. Bruce Vaughn, Dave Ryan, Steve Singley, Brian Luciani, Dominic Schioppo. Coach Mengold. Congratulations Class 0f1979 MURPHY FORD f4HS0'1ff1 147