Andrean High School - Decussata Yearbook (Merrillville, IN)

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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

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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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CROSS COUNTRY Off and Running The Andrean girls’ cross country team was plagued with difficulties throughout its premier season. In our first year we did quite well individually with many firsts by freshman Frances McMahon and junior Kristen Laskowski,” commented Coach Iatarola, but as a team we had our difficulties with a record of only one win and nine losses.” Yet, despite this record, the season ended on a high note. MVP Frances McMahon advanced to the regional competition where she placed sixteenth, barely missing a berth in the state finals. UPPER LEFT: The girls’ cross country team members are, First Row: Frances McMahon, Lori Bujdoso, Michelle Kinasiewicz, Marie Bosevski; Second Row: Vicky Rowland, Carrie Thorn, Annette Jagiela, and Coach Iatarola. UPPER RIGHT: Michelle Kinasiewicz runs ahead of her Merrillville opponents. MIDDLE: Number 115, Frances McMahon keeps pace with the crowd at the regionals. LOWER: The girls’ cross country team awaits the sound of the gun to start a race. Sports — 21