Benet Academy - Archives Yearbook (Lisle, IL)

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Harriers Strive For Perfection BOYS ' CROSS COUNTRY BA OPP 32 Immaculate Conception 24 15 St. Francis 50 21 Marmion 36 16 St. Edward 46 18 Driscoll 47 25 Montini 33 1981-1982 Boys ' Varsity Cross Country: Front Row: Ted Mazurkiewicz, Dave Lifka, Bill Brennan. John Purcell, John Talken. Row 2: Jim Geraghty, John Verwiek, Mike Plese, Another season is past for the Benet Redwing Cross Country Team. This year ' s Varsity squad got off to a promising start by immediately cap- turing three straight non-conference victories. After two losses, the team, with the assistance of their two coaches, Mr. Fedinec and Mr. Stark, were able to pull their pack together in order to capture six of the next seven dual meets finishing with a re- cord of 5-1 in conference meets and 9-5 overall. The Frosh-Soph runners displayed their running ability in a very suc- cessful season. After getting off to a slow start with one victory out of the first five non-conference duals, the young harriers were able to pull their pack together in order to come back triumphantly with a 6-0 conference record. One of the main highlights of the year ' s cross-country season was the success of the girls ' team. After winding up the season with a 4-3 overall record, the lady harriers moved into the District competition, capturing 4th place and qualifying for the sectionals. Below Right: John Talken psyches himself up for the big race ahead. Far Right: Wally Block and John O ' Fallon stride toward another Be- net victory. Center: Dave Lifka discovers the quiet solitude of running. Opposite Page Center: Taking a break from a strenuous practice. Erin Lewis and her team- mates walk down the field. Far Right: Express- ing his determination. Joe Schlesinger strug- gles toward the finish line. Fred Zaeske, Tom Pins, Dean Hendricks. Row 3: John Quinn. John O ' Fallon, Dave Wymer. John Wiesinger, Wally Block, Bob Cohoon.

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Led by coaches Mr. James Fogarty and Miss Stephanie Lewis, the Girls ' Track Team finished with a record of 7-0 in dual triangular meets. The team finished first place in confer- ence above the tough I.C. Knights. Jane Sachetti also qualified to com- pete in the Class AA state meet and placed 24th in the 400m dash. The team ' s success may, in part, be due to its attempt to bring unity through a team retreat and other various activi- ties besides practice. The team not only knows how to run, jump, and throw, but also how to celebrate the good times!

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GIRLS ' CROSS COUNTRY JA OPP Romeoville 29 9 Lisle IX 6 Bolingbrook : i » 3 Downers Grove South 25 9 Hinsdale South 20 2 Immaculate Conception 37 5 Driscoll 40 1981-82 Girls ' Cross Country Team Front Row: Dalia Maleiska, Anne Maloney. Erin Lewis, Carrie Jamieson. Row 2: Mary Pat Eraci, Marybeth. Donnelly, Cathy Schlesmger, Kathy Jamieson, Patty Berigan. Soys ' 1981-82 Frosh Soph Cross Country ream: Front Row: Dave Kropp, Ken Kris- ofek, Don Shea, Chris Cooney, Joe Morris- iey. Row 2: Jim Talano, Tim Tokar. Bernie Verwiel, Keith Andrews, Joel Manaligod. Row 3: Frank Fassl, Tom Nelson, Mike Kropp, Carroll Treacy, Dave Stowe. FROSH SOPH CROSS COUNTRY BA OPP 15 Immaculate Conception 50 26 St. Francis 29 15 Marmion 49 23 St. Edward 32 15 Driscoll 50 19 Montini 40