Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Girls’ teamwork shatters state record Entering the 1977 season as state champions, the girls’ gymnastic team highlighted this year by breaking the state scoring record in a meet with Minnechaug with a score of 98.9. Led by tri-captains Noreen Szublick, Chris Greenia, and Lori Tranghese, the gymnasts practiced four times a week beginning in December to prepare themselves for their season which started January 5 and continued through March 11. Breaking their own records in their respective events were Ann-Marie Harrington, scoring 31.4 in all-around competition, Allison Szublick attaining 32.8 in an all-around dual meet record, Leslee Condren receiving 8.6 in floor exercises, and Chris Greenia achieving 8.35 in a vaulting exercise. Leslee Condren and Pauline Moriarty were named by Coach Wildes as most improved. The coach stated that the accomplishments of four gymnasts contributed to the team’s success: Lori Tranghese, an all-American, Leslee Condren, Allison Szubelick, and Ann-Marie Harrington. Leslee scored an 8.6 in floor exercises, which was the highest WMass score this year, Allison for her consistency in all-around competition and Ann-Marie for her superb performances on the uneven parallel bars. They refined routines, making tumbling more difficult in the floor exercises, in more twists rather than hand springs in vaulting competition. Also more flips on the balance beam, which is four inches thick and more performances on the uneven parallel bars added more glamour to the girls’ routines. Mrs. Wildes commented, ‘‘It’s been a very fulfilling year and the girls have improved greatly since last year. Competition in the area has increased, forcing the girls to work harder and in the long run become better gymnasts for it!”’ 90

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1 After gaining two points for a take down, senior Steve Maynard attempts to pin his oppo- nent. 2 Senior Dan Moriarty demonstrates the finer points of wrestling, as he holds his oppo- nent in a “head chancery.” 3 Team unity is reflected in the faces of Steve Maynard and state champ Steve Joyce 4 Junior John Gormal- ly ‘sticks’ his competitor. 5 Grapplers share tension as a fellow teammate strives for a vic- tory. 6 Struggling until the end, Mike Delisle ex- emplifies a wrestler’s most important trait; perseverance. 89

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1 Ann Harrington takes full advantage of a break scheduled by her coach. 2 Senior Lori Tranghese executes a perfect handstand on the balance beam. 3 Performing with poise and creativity, Leslee Condren competes in floor events. 4 With an air of confidence, Allison Szubelick gracefully finishes her routine. 5 With style and good form Anne Marie Harrington performs her routine on the uneven bars. 6 Precision jumping in her floor exercises elates Leslee Condren. 7 An elegant pose completes Noreen Szubelick’s exhibition. 8 Dismounting from the unevens, Chris Greenia displays skill and control.