Cathedral Griffin High School - Yearbook (Springfield, IL)

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t 'HM V55 1 Robin Robertson Mmm 7-pg Mlm 1 -' f m, 1 . ' jim Albus M jeff Alderman Ca Off. ,g-Q Bro. Rich. Pighini 1 Transportation had come a-w ,Vx N--uv . A wt f-i f Ted johnson Q'-. fin' ' W-uni J MK. +R' ays 4. ichael Stumpe therine Jensen Q . ffl? - -. since 30. Spirit Days were a pleasant departure from routine. Fifty years had passed since Cathedral Boys High School had opened its doors. After 73 years in one building, Sacred Heart Academy moved into its beautiful new building. This year saw Mr. Brosamer named as Assistant Principal by Father Erickson. He continued his duties as business manager. New teachers were Mr. Robin Robertson, Mr. Ted John- son joined the foreign language department. Also new were Mr. Jim Albus,-Michael Stumpe, Jeff Alderman, Mrs. Catherine Jensen and Brother Richard Pighini. Spirit Days continued to be a highlight of the Homecoming week at Griffin. Shortened classes, no dress code and pep as- semblies always made this week a pleasant change from the usual school days. Dances were always popular and for a change all three Catholic high schools joined to- gether for a Tri-High Dance in March in Griffin's gym. The yearbook staff looked beyond the closed world of Griffin and re- corded some of the events that were shaping their future. Nine students and two of the faculty toured Europe and had an au- dience with the Pope just weeks before the attempt on his life. This was the year that John Len- non was killed and Griffin stu- dents joined in the silent tribute to his memory held in Washing- ton Park.

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As State Champions, the Cvvlones proved more than parfor the course. Practicingfor Vimoryr X Cvclones making waves. filgitlfill iz uni R21 Robin Cooper was the new head coach of the varsity football team and led the players to a winning 8-3 season and a spot in the playoffs. The golf team swept the field of opponents taking first place in the Belleville, Peoria. Drumming to a winning beat. Quincy and Decatur Tourna- ments and went on to take the City, Sectional and District titles. Finally they brought home the State Championship and finished the year with an overall l7-l rec- ord. The varsity tennis team C14- Q- , 7 7 f L V, ,,,., at K. 3 'T A M 4 Z'Y ' 'ff ' y L.. s Aff J T i L N, W4 'r ' ' 35 captured the City and Confer- ence titles and the swimmers had one of their best years ever as this sport became an official part of the athletic program at Griffin. There were 203 graduating se- niors in 1980.

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wr' Grueling 40-plus game season ended vietoriouslr. record. The golf team also took City and Conference titles as did the varsity basketball team. Coach Cooper took over as head baseball coach and the team played in excess of forty games. winning the majority of the con- tests. Two hundred three received their diplomas at the years end. Coach Simon Cory guided the Cyclone tennis team to a 16-2 rec- ord, one of its best ever. The var- sity basketball team had a 24-4 season and the football team re- corded a 9-l season and once again made the State playoffs. Ranked lil in the State the l980 team took the City and Confer- ence titles and set a city scoring T fy 'view 'QW '4-:my .....,.,lm ww i Al.. ...M ..t..t,.M.t..a.ttt...li fr Robin gels axed. Champion Cyclones set new city scoring record.