Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Boys’ indoor track team wins WMass. The boys’ indoor track team was successful once again this year, winning their third consecutive WMass title. The meet wasn’t clinched until the last race, the mile relay. Mark Cole, Garrett Mahoney, Kevin Pfau, and Pat O’Malley combined to give the Panthers a third place finish. Juniors Garrett Mahoney and Bill Hayes both finished first for the Panthers in the two mile and 1000-yd run respectively. Jim Daley, after three trial heats, placed second in the 50-yd race. Larry Kulig captured third place with a time only four seconds off the WMass record while junior Pat O’Malley placed second in the 600-yd run. The Panthers scored at least two points in every event. Success was attributed to the contribution of each member. 1 Traci O’Malley strives for the finish. 2 A quick jog through the woods is the best way for Chris Hagstrom and Ann Samolis to start practice. 3 John Taylor, Ricardo Garcia, Ernie Rosenbeck, Kevin Pfau, Carey Noonan, Paul Minahan and Mark Cole take time to laugh during a break in the action. 4 After a successful hand off Mark Cole sprints ahead of Kevin Pfau. 5 Cathedral runners Ann Samolis, Chris Hagstrom, Cindy Bolger, and Traci O'Malley take it easy on the downhill stretch. 6 Maureen Hession quickens her pace, hoping to catch Virginia Taylor. 7 Junior Cindy Bolger takes a hard practice in stride. 8 Practice makes perfect as Mark Cole drills passing the baton to Kevin Pfau. 9 Slowing to a jog John Taylor finishes up an afternoon’s practice. 10 Competing against each other helps Paul Minahan and John Taylor develop skills for an upcoming meet. ae

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Girls defeat inexperience The girls’ cross country team made its debut with a fine showing. The first year team coached by Sr. Kathryn Gallagher performed well throughout the season despite a chaotic beginning. The team was without a coach and didn’t have enough girls, but somehow their enthusiasm reached other people and they completed the season without another mishap. The outstanding efforts of several members gained the team a place in the Western Mass. competition. Despite the loss of Traci O’Malley due to injury, the team placed third in the meet held November 2 at Look Park. This triumph gained the squad a position in the State Meet held November 13 in Boston. Ann Samolis finished first for the Panthers followed closely by Cindy Bolger to end the opening season of Cathedral Girls’ Cross Country.

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84 Gymnasts strive throughout difficult year Due to injuries and poor attendance at practices because of jobs, this season was difficult for the boys’ gymnastic team. Coach Ostrander was not especially pleased with the squad but expressed hope that the team could get in shape for Western Mass. The coach was most pleased with the performance of senior Jimmy LeBlanc, who sat out junior year because of a job. Jimmy and senior Alex Choquette were the team’s strong point on the still rings. Co-captains Phil Bresnahan and Larry Lemelin, with Mike McCarthy, also were hopefuls for Western Mass. Junior Stephen Payne came back in action after being ill, did very well in the side horse, and displayed very good possibility for placing in Western Mass. Junior Kevin Bresnahan, injured in the first half of the season, showed great improvement from last year. Sophomore tri-letterman John Taylor also helped to strengthen this year’s gym team.