Beachwood High School - Oculus Yearbook (Beachwood, OH)

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Gymnastics, a New Skill The gymnastics team met with success last year in its first Ama- teur Athletic Union Meet in April. This year the members aimed higher in order to top their previous record. The team, composed of both boys and girls, grew this year with the requirements of moderate skill and a will to work. Each student practiced individually at his weekly work-out, perfecting stunts of co-ordination and strength. In Addition, the girls used the flying rings and balance beam; and the boys performed on the still rings, long horse and high bar. This spring the team again pre- pared for a meet and gave the first performance in Beachwood's annual gymnastics assembly. The group represented Beachwood in official competition. Ed Huber practices A.A.U. routine on the high bar. Sue Mielenz and Sharon Morantz prac- tice for their up coming meet. GYMNASTI CS FRONT ROW--Cindy Goodfriend, Cathy Ellis, Ellen Goldstone, Bonnie Hershey. SECOND ROW--Mr. Warren Emery, Susan Mielenz, Sharon Morantz, Gisela Schubach, Rella Isen- stadt, Sherrie Weiner, Mrs. Coleen Wilcox. THIRD ROW--Terry Sack, Steve Dick, Tom Faranda, Jeff Young, Bill Waldman. 96

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Ww Cross-country wa High School this year. Under ing of Coach Jack Mercer, twenty young men attacked the new sport. introduced to Beacl J th d 1e tireless train- Cross-country races are two-mile timed : runs over any flat terrain and, as the team soon oe p leamed, take place in rain, snow, mud, or any : + other existing co omdii ions. Even the district : tournament was held in spite of the eight inches of snow on the course After weeks of practice, the Bisons ran their first meet against Solon. Although victory did not come to the inexperienced harriers then they continued to work and won a tie decision against Shaker later in the season. i Mr. Mercer and hi ; needed experienced in this y : have pioneered the | effort. The cross country team runs a two mile course along Shaker Boulevard. | . i Cross Country, a New Sport CROSS COU NTRY TEAM FRONT ROW--Gary Koelewyn, Abe Cantor, Dale Koelewyn, Mare Weinberg, Mark Rabine, Jim Bolek. SECOND ROW--Lonn eee on, Tom Faranda, Chuck Scantlebury, Mike Shon, Gary Greenwald, Chuck Amato. THIRD ROW--Mr. Jack Mercer, Mike Zabell, Jerry Glazer, Terry Sack, Elliott Barkin. Q5

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Varsity Golf Team Bill Waldman, Jim Stitt, Coach Richard Heder- Warming up for golf season are strom, Mike Lubin, Jerry Glazer. swingin' seniors, Bill Waldman and Jim Stitt. Golf Team Scores ‘‘High’’ Golf, traditionally the strongest sport in Beachwood, took a prominent role in the 1963 athletic season. Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Richard Hederstrom, the '63 team again compiled a fine record. The team was composed of four good, though erratic golfers. They were Mike Lubin, a sophomore; Jerry Glazer, a junior; and seniors Bill Waldman and Jim Stitt. Highlighting the season were the District Tournament on May 17, and the annual match with Shaker Heights High School at Hawthome Valley Country Club. The Jayvee golf team met with similar success this season as each member worked to improve his score. Even though golf provides the school with no source of revenue, and is not a spectator sport, Beachwood may certainly say that it provides the school with some- thing of which it can be proud. J. V. Golf Team Kenny Eichenbaum, Jim Joseph, Coach Richard Hederstrom, Larry Chernikoff.