Avon Old Farms School - Winged Beaver Yearbook (Avon, CT)

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Left to right FIRST RUI'1'.' Hubei Lawrence: Decker: Rasmussen: Adams: T. F.: Ryan, W'. SECOND ROW: Mr. Caciog Ryan, A.: Bannigan: lyferrittq Coffey, Palmerg Dale, Holby. The ski team got off to a good start and was unde- feated before midyear. Right from the start, a very fast pace was set by Jeff Decker, who consistently led the team and almost invariably took first place in the meets. Tom Adams, second man on the team and only returning starter from last year, kept up with the pace very well. Five of the starting seven were graduated last year and therefore the team is very young. However there is a lot of potential which has to be developed. The first meet was with Marvelwood. First and sec- ond places were taken by Decker and Adams respec- tively, but Walter Ryan, Packy Lawrence, Rick Hube and Laird Holby followed very closely behind and did much better than had been expected. This boosted the hopes of the team greatly and apparently their enthusiasm was warranted. The next meets backed up their hopes and the ski team had a very fine sea- son. Individual members Decker and Adams entered a few United States Eastern Amateur Ski Association meets and did very well. It is hoped that future skiers will follow this up with team efforts in U.S.E.A.S.A. com- petition. Decker and Holby are the only graduating seniors, therefore the team looks forward to a good future with great anticipation. Five starters are left, Adams, Ryan, Lawrence, Hube, and Rasmussen, with Palmer, Merritt and Cuzzecreo coming up on the team. Mr. Cascio is the ski team coach.

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Left to Right FIRST ROW: Prezzano, Rovettig Ruez, Ashenbachg Usichg Herstoneg Garrick. SECOND ROW: Mr. Cochrane, Cohng Zee, Warner, Mr. Saxby. The 1962 Baseball Team seemed to be all set for a perfect season. However, due to leg and ankle injuries, and lack of depth, the team could only win seven out of thirteen games. Karl Aschenbach, captain, instilled the necessary spirit to give the players the desire to win and keep fighting even when losing. The line-up fluctuated in the beginning of the year, but remained consistent towards the end of the sea- son. Alan Ruez, lead off man, played shortstop all year and obtained a 263 batting average. Playing second base and batting second was Bill Warner, who ended the year with a 361 batting average. The power part of the order was made up of Dick Hers- tone, Karl Aschenbach, and Art Rovetti. Playing left field, center and catching, they batted 325, 500, and 314 respectively. Batting sixth, and playing first base, was Charlie Kohn. He batted 264 for the sea- son. Speedy Jack Garrick played third base for the team. What he lacked in batting, he made up for in the field. Nevertheless, he batted 257 and stayed seventh in the order for most of the year. Eight and ninth in the order were taken by Dick Prezzano and Lou Usich. Alternating at pitching and right field they went along with the saying that pitchers aren't hitters, both batting only 159. With only three returning lettermen next year, Hers- tone, Ruez, and Garrick, the team might lack depth. It is hoped the J.V.'s will fill the necessary gaps in the team. If the gaps are filled, Coach Cochrane, with the help of Dick Herstone, captain-elect, will be able to lead to another winning season. 142