Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Tracksters nab City, Western Mass titles In the ‘76 season a the successful boys’ track team a broke two city records, scoring the most points ever in a City Championship with 133, and also in a Western Mass Championship with 128%. During the regular season the team won eight of its nine meets, breaking seven school records. Senior Ryan Rickarby captured the record for pole vaulting with a height of 12’ 6”. Also toppling school records were Keith Schufrieder in discus throwing, Paul Dion in the 330 low hurdles, and four relay teams. Squad members considered Larry Kulig the most consistent player on the team and saw Billy Hayes as their number one mile runner. The team lost its first city dual meet in 15 years. The loss was to Tech but one week later CHS redeemed themselves by becoming City Champs, a title which they have held for 15 consecutive years. The tracksters also finished first in the New England Catholic Championship, as well as capturing the Western Mass Title in Division |, scoring in every event. Four members of the team, Paul Dion, Al Pegoraro, Pat O'Malley, and Garrett Mahoney placed first in 330 low hurdles, javelin, 880 yd. run, and the two mile, respectively, in Western Mass competition. They, along with 1976 graduate Carlos Arrastia, Ryan Rickarby and Jim Daley, went on to compete in state finals held in Boston, where Pegoraro placed fourth in javelin throwing and Ryan Rickarby finished fifth in the pole vaulting event. 74

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1 Harriers burst into an early lead, a common occurence during the season. 2 Number one run- ner Larry Kulig captures first place in the WMass Championship meet at Look Park. 3 Junior Joey Wolff leads the pack as he nears the finish line. 4 Heading for the finish, John Wolff starts his kick. 5 Junior Garrett Mahoney sprints through the final yardage. 6 Cathedral runners await trophies after WMass races. 7 Senior Tom Synan composed po- ems during the season to keep up team spirit. 8 Harriers fight for position in WMass. 9 Teammates unwind after a strenuous meet at Forest Park. The Cathedral Harriers It was down the green came the purple team Leading the entire pack. We all have guts but we’re sure not nuts For overflowing is our trophy rack. We sweat a lot even when it’s not hot And in every team we instill fear. And woe to he who tries to beat A Cathedral Harrier. Our goal is fun every time we run - And we always look real cool, When put to the test we prove we’re the best ‘Cause a loser looks like a fool. We run real well so we win like hell And at Western Mass you saw a purple blur. Don’t wonder how, I'll tell you now It was the Cathedral Harriers. You can ’t gain ground on the best around ‘Cause you know you'll face defeat. If you think you’re great, then you just wait Until you face us in a meet. We never stop in our climb to the top Number one is all we settle for So you must endure pain if you ever want to gain On a Cathedral Harrier: First to cross the line are the teammates of mine We’re on our way to victory. Running is fun even when you're done Especially if you get a trophy. There is nothing funnier than a purple runner Who is on the best:team anywhere. So if you want to die, just try to run by A Cathedral Harrier. — Tom Synan 73

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1 Strength and balance: two major factors which gained senior Ryan Rickarby second place in Western Mass competition. 2 Exhaustion is re- flected in the face of Kevin Sullivan immediately after completing a relay race. 3 Graduate Carlos Arrastia begins his leg of the school record-break- ing mile relay. 4 Entering his last lap, John Wolff pours on speed for the finish. 5 A pause in action allows junior Danny Moriarty a long-awaited mo- ment of relaxation. 6 To attain a winning jump Tom Schmitt displays agility and concentration. 7 As he pulls ahead of the opposition, Larry Kulig sets the pace for a tiring mile run.