Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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Smashing Success Coach Klora’s netmen kept up tradition by posting a ten win, six loss season. After the team lost their first three matches, they bounced back to win eight in a row and eleven of their last fourteen. Leading the team were singles players Rodger Jao, Nick Kohl, and Jeff McMichael. The doubles teams consisted of Mike Rosta and Bill Zelin at number one doubles and Craig Teske and Roderick Jao at number two. The number two doubles team finished unbeaten with an impressive record of twenty-two wins. Both doubles teams did well in area tourneys, including the Highland and the Lake Station doubles tournaments. Coach Klora said, It was an outstanding season.” UPPER: The tennis team members are. First Row: Rodger Jao, Tommy Rosta, Brett Teske, Roderick Jao; Second Row: Steve Fardy, Brian Hibbs, Tony Barlas, Mitch Barloga, Mike Benac, Mike Rosta; Third Row: Coach Klora, Bob Vegter, Pierre DuBois, Jeff McMichael, Craig Teske, Bill Zelin, Gabe DelaPaz, John Kroepfl, and Nick Kohl. MIDDLE: Craig Teske watches as Roder ick Jao prepares to return the serve. LOWER LEFT: Demetrios Kaiafas sends a smashing return. LOWER RIGHT: Bill Zelin moves in for the kill. Sports — 19

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The Swing of Things The girls’ golf season was short but successful. The Niner squad capped its season with a seven and four record. MVP Carolyn Burke led the team with five medals through their pre-sectional play. In a tough season schedule, the Niners, despite losses to MC Elston and state finalist MC Rogers, produced victories over two powerhouses, Merrillville and Chesterton. Though the team did not advance to regional play, Coach Landeck praised her team’s season. Our strong sophomore group really caught fire and added to the experienced upper class players to produce a great season.” UPPER LEFT: Kobjit Waranimman takes careful aim as she prepares to putt. UPPER RIGHT: The golf team members are, First Row: Dawn LoVerde; Second Row: Allison Heuring, Marissa Dennison, Lisa Fleming; Third Row: Jackie Brody, Carolyn Burke, and Kobjit Waranimman. LOWER RIGHT: Nancy Buckley tees off in sectional play. LOWER LEFT: Dawn LoVerde practices her putting in preparation for sectionals.

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Leader of the Pack For most students, summer vacations last until the end of August, but not for the committed members of the Andrean boys’ cross country team. They return to school at the beginning of July to start training for a grueling season which continues through October. We really strove throughout the entire season to reach our final record of twelve wins and only three losses,” commented senior team member Mike Dailey. Under the direction of Mr. Mark Horvath, the team finished solidly in second place at sectionals. After advancing to regionals, the team just missed a berth in the semi-state competition. UPPER LEFT: Brian Berger outruns his competition at the Lemon Lake meet. UPPER RIGHT: Rob Hruskovich and Mike Sanchez limber up before a Crown Point meet. MIDDLE: Cross country members show their spirit in the homecoming parade. LOWER: The boys cross country members are, First Row: Rob McMahon, Jason Close, Frank Mayer, Brian Berger, Bill Anderson, Kevin Wheeler, Todd Fitzgerald, Tom Baron; Second Row: Coach Horvath, Jim Cavarretta, Bert Restyanszki, Mike Dailey, Steve Michaels, Rob Hruskovich, Mike Sanchez, Jon Lapham, and Mike Fagen. 20 — Sports