Archbishop Ryan High School for Boys - Arrow Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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SWIMMING This year, for the Ryan Swim Team, it was all systems go. Under their new coach. Mr. Frank Morris, the team was led to one of their most successful seasons ever. Free style was not just another stroke for the Ryan Swim Team, it was a style which outclassed opposing teams throughout the league. Taking third place in the Catholic Individuals, the team went on to achieve the highest number of All Catholic swimmers in the history of Ryan. All Catholic swimmers include F. Alvarez. G. McGurinan, M. Prusuitti. and K. McDermott. Mr Frank Morris—Coach Swimming (L-R) Row 1 Front T Short. A James. K Kohl. J Dipentino. D Whelan. J Oetzel. J Nutter. W Mills Row 2—T Kane. D. Murray. J Gurahart. P Boyle. D Taurino. J McFaden Row 3—N DelCasle. M McMahan. T Gauze. F Carbanara. R Glenn. D McDermott. G Schaffling Row 4 Mr Morris —Coach. C. Grady. T Murray. K Baker M Alexy. J Connors. S McGunman. F Alvarez. T Groves. E Breen. P Walker. T Gleen J

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The 1978 Golf Team faced the difficult challenge defending its 1977 Catholic and city championship titles. Due to the graduation of four excellent players in 1977, it looked like an uphill climb. The team’s destiny rested mainly on the shoulders of senior co-captains. Mike McGinty and Chris Pio. The pivotal matches of this season were LaSalle, Egan and Wood. LaSalle, because of great individual talent, was the toughest competitor. The team, which compiled an incredible 40-2 record over a three year period (1975-1977), has built a reputation as a golf powerhouse in the Catholic League. Dedication, hard work and long hours of practice are a must in order to excell in the game of golf. The Golf Team (L-R) Row 1 —Front: C. Pio. N. Adamchek. Row 2—J. O'Maulley, J. Hannon. M. Gilligan. C. Pietrafitta. Michael McGinty. Christopher Pio—Captains 84 Mr Leonard Hannigan—Coach. Fr. Rene Barczak—Moderator GOLF TENNIS The Tennis Team, during the 1978 season, underwent a strong rebuilding year. Through the addition of many new members, along with the stability of the teams already established members such as Hugh Pody, Ken Mitchell, Lew Pyrih, Mike Meistring, and John DeMar-tino, the team grew impressively, bettering last year’s record. The Tennis Team (L-R) Row 1—Kneeling: J. Padova. M. Massa, M. Dugan. J Tuscano. T. Pody. Row 2—K. Mitchell. J. DiMartino, H. Pody. L. Pyrih. M. Kuchs. Mr. George Todt—Coach; Absent—M. Meistring. Mr. George Todt, Coach; L. Pyrih. K. Mitchell. H. Pody. Captains.