Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Swim team advances to A division In B division competition, for the first time, Cathedral's swim team took fifth place at W Mass tournament while competing against some of the best teams in the state. This year, fifteen CHS swimmers were sent to compete in the state meet. a “ The team swam to second place in the city championship with ninty-seven points, while two records were broken in the Christmas relay, leaving them only five points away from first place. The swimming season closed with the record score of 11 wins and 4 losses. oe © 1 Perfect pike position is executed by Kevin Mahan. 2 Coach Charles Casserly encourages teamwork among the swimmers. 3 Freshman Jim Skehan vigorously practices his front stroke. 4 Back dive is gracefully performed by Vincent Walsh. Boys’ swim team: front row: Keith Falconner, Bill Mack, Vin Walsh, Bobby Canning, Jim Ster- ret, Bob Contois, Mike Stevens, Tom Welch, Lee Duquette, Jim Skehan, Pete Simmons, Mike Masuck. back row: Mrs. McLaughlin, Jerry Roberge, John Brennan, Mike Roberge, Kevin Mahan, Chris Paul, Dan Reardon, Bill Skelly, Maury Cabral, John Vevier, Mike Cabral, Coach Casserly Y

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1 Pacing himself, Don Fricchione runs the 2- mile. 2 Teammates Ted McCarthy and Mike Buckley exert themselves in a fight to the finish. 3 Cinderman Bill O'Grady clears the high jump. 4 Determination shows as Chris Demers leaps over the hurdles. 5 Overcoming defeat, Neil Garvey triumphantly breaks through the finish line. Scoreboard CHS 80 Ambkerst 56 80 Minnechaug : 33 86 West Side 36 91 Holyoke 48 90 Northhampton | 50 81 Wilbraham Academy 50 87 Classical 35 100 Trade 40 71. Taconic 63 96 Longmeadow 44 90 Tech 50 90 Commerce 30

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Girls swim team acquires honors during 72- 73 season During their second year WW in competitive swimming the CHS girls’ swim team acquired many honors. Team work prevailed when they were rated third in the medley relay during the Western Mass. Tournament. Under the guidance of co-captains June Hussey and Colleen Shea the squad ranked sixth among fifteen teams - entered in the Tournament. Patty Martinelli brought fame to Cathedral by becoming the Western Mass. diving champion by receiving the outstanding diver s award. As prominent swimmer of the team Joan Daly ranked third in the Mass. 50-meter free style. The combined effort of all resulted in a successful year. 1 With arms extended Barbara Egan races for an early finish. 2 Francine Germaine gasps for breath as she swims to victory. Ri Se Girls swim team: front row: Jo-Anne Noonan, Viki LeVesque, Beth Tessier, co-captain June Hussey, co-captain Colleen Shea, Ruth Daley, Barbara Egan, Mary Curran, Eileen Allen. mid- dle row: Coach Nancy Rearick, Francine Germaine, Judy Murphy, Jeanne Condon, Pat Marti- nelli, Maureen McAdams, Nancy Curto, Cindy Olson, Cathy O’Maiiey, Anne Collins, Giny O'Donnell. back row: Anne Hanley, Susan Lawler, Mary Hosmer, Joan Daly, Eileen Skelly, Trish Burke, Cathy Wall. 97