Boyertown High School - Bear Yearbook (Boyertown, PA)

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Runners practice, take in scenes Bears Opp. 'Schuylkill Valley at Muhlenberg 30 27 fUpper Perkiomen 32 25 Henderson 30 27 Phoenixville 2l 40 East W.C. 22 33 Great Valley 4I I8 Spring-Ford I5 50 Pottstown 28 29 Coatesville 32 23 Owen J. Roberts 2l 34 Downingtown l7 38 Pottsgrove 20 35 Oley I9 39 'Exeter 37 22 8-6-0 ' Non-league Our cross country team started out strong this year and improved steadily. With Coach Don Hendricks running beside us, we practiced hard. The practices gave us a good chance to take in Boyertown's scenic and historical points of interest. Our route included a run through the recreational park, twice up Can- non Hill, and back down to the baseball dia- mond. Although at the beginning of the season we were winning most of our meets, it was only by a small margin. As the season progressed, we played those same teams and beat them by a greater margin. One problem arose during the Pottstown meet because of a misunderstanding of a course lay-out. After discussion, a league decision gave the victory to us. Overall it proved to be a good year for us. Under Captain Dennis Levengood, we suf- fered no major defeats. Junior Tim Groff, who improved greatly over his last year's performance, had a very successful season and was named to the All-Ches-Mont team. Page 92. Above right: Steve Boyer runs along the terrain with a sizeable lead on his competitors. Above left: Leading the pack, Todd Bergey keeps up a steady pace. Kneeling, left to right: M. Flannery, G. Kulp, S. Boyer, C. Pugh, M. Flann- ery. Standing, D. Levengood fca tainb T . p . Slonaker. L Sendecki, Mr. Hendricks, T. Bergey, E. Humphreys, T. Groff, 92

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Determination and team spirit always present Our hockey season started on a very hot. humid day in August. We came prepared for a long, hard practice, hoping that our efforts would bring many victories. Inspired by this hope, we strove to make our 'team the best ever. Even the fact that hockey players always have bruised shins could not dampen our enthusiasm. Although the season started out slowly, with several losses in non-league action, our determination to succeed never faded. Our first league win over arch-rival Pottstown put us in high spirits for future games. As the season progressed, there were several highlights, such as the victory over Spring- Ford. That was our only league game played at night. But the Great Valley tie was a dis- heartening score. We had worked and were ahead until the last fifteen seconds, but then they caught up to us. Our successful season was partially due to the sincere team unity felt by all players. With coaches Miss Susan Benfield and Miss Marcia Brumbach, and tri-captains Judy Wynn, Paula Hums, and Marcy Erb leading the way, we also shared many fun times. Seasons In the Sun, our Pottsgrove theme song, and our picnic on the bus after the last away game became part of those good times. The underclassmen supplied the food for the picnic, which is traditionally given in honor of the seniors. Page 90. Left: Sophomore Barb Faust tackles a back dur- ing the season opener against Upper Perk. Center: Realizing that her opponent is getting close, Pat Kriebel dribbles down field. Below: Lori Moyer waits while Kelly lmbody scraps for the ball. Page 9l. Above: Tri-captain Marcy Erb out-manuevers an Upper Perk back during the non-league scrimmage. Left: Backed by Barb Faust, Lori Moyer drives the ball out of Indian territory. 9l

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Concentration vital in golf Through wind, rain, clouds, and sun, BASH golfers practiced at Twin Ponds every day after school. Practice was our way of get- ting prepared, it consisted of playing 9 or I8 holes, hitting shag balls, and, at times, getting down to some difficult shots. Each new course and match was another challenge and we had to be prepared. Our coach, Mr. Ron Youngerman, and team captain Rick Gincley gave the rest of us the incentive to perform at our best. We realized that a team effort was necessary, but also understood that when we stood out on the green we were on our own. The hard work did pay off with our sweet victory over Henderson. We played well this year, and next year looks very promising. 1- Q -Af 1- Bears Opp Daniel Boone 4I4 439 Governor Mifflin 408 369 Muhlenberg 392 SSI Henderson 398 399 Pottstown 447 4lI Owen J. Roberts I97 209 Downingtown 457 453 Spring-Ford 4I7 43I Phoenixville 39l+ 4I9 Coatesville 430 40l East W.C. 409 420 Great Valley 4l5 407 Pottsgrove 399 375 Non-league +Record QBoyertown teamj Above John Yergey waits while Gary Carpenter gets Kneeling, left to right: R. Emery. J. Zawada. J. Stapleton some hints about putting Left Bill Moyer demonstrates Standing: Mr. Youngerman, R. Gincley KCEIPIBIHJ W a smooth swing Center Also concentrating on his sw Moyer, G. Lynch, J. Yergey, M. Takacs, D. Erb G ing Chris Bregovi practices hitting the ball Carpenter, C. Bregovi.