Central Catholic High School - Lance Yearbook (Lafayette, IN)

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The Cross Country team finished the season with a 7-11 slate. This was a respectable record since they only had two men returning from last year ' s squad. Captain Mark Hilt, collected six individual first place finishes and the teams Most Valuable Runner award. Along with a new crop of runners, the team also got a new coach — Mr. Dave Worland. Mr. James Croussore, our athletic director had a hard time finding a new coach and due to this the team got off to a slow start. The late start in practicing espe- cially hurt the team because most of the boys hadn ' t had previous exper- ience and didn ' t know how to pre- pare for the season on their own. The two returning men, Mark Hilt and Larry Veracco were the only runners who had previous exper- ience, and they set the pace for the team all year long. Coach Worland had a helper this year that drove to the majority of the meets. Mr. Hilt really helped the team out this year by providing the transportation to most of the races that were held away, said Coach Worland. The team showed their gratitude by awarding Mr. Hilt with a Cross country shirt, the same kind that all the runners received. Rev. Donald Tracey, who had coached the team for 14 years, had decided to retire after compiling an amazing 179-29 record. Mr. Wor- land knew he was stepping into a very successful program, but he felt that since most of the squad would be returning, he would have the nu- cleus for a strong team next season. 1: A tired Brian Roark completes his last Vi mile with determination. 2: Bill Bryant offers a helping hand to Thad Hainje as he suffers a leg cramp. 3: With a will of iron, captain Marl Hilt runs hard to bring in another first. 4: The end of the run gives Larry Varacco, Thad Hainje and Brian Roark a chance to take a breather. 5: At the end of a meet. Coach Dave Worland reviews the days statistics with Mr. Bir. 6: 1979 Cross Country; 1st Row; Bill Bryant, Dick Bailey, John Bayley. Dave Snyder, Mark Hilt. 2nd Row; Brian Corns, Scott Gariott, Larry Veracco, Thad Hainje, Bri- an Roark, Bill Kerr, Coach Dave Worland. 7: Award Winners; Brian Roark (Ml), Mark Hilt (Cap., M.V., M.A.). cross country 173

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This just isn ' t my day, groaned Kelly Frye as she missed another spike. Oh come on, things aren ' t that bad, consoled Andrea Shil- ling. The Junior Varsity volleyball team got a brand new coach, some new players, and learned many new skills. The girls worked on drills tocusing on passing, setting, defense, and spiking. A favorite of the girls was a drill involving their coach, Mark Watts, serving the ball to them and the girls had to set up an offense. It may sound easy, but if a mistake was committed, the girl guilty of it had to do ten push-ups. If someone committed many mistakes, this could be really hard on the muscles. The Junior Varsity compiled a re- cord of 10-5, with big wins over Jeff, Twin Lakes, and Fountain Central. The girls grew close not only in vol- leyball, but also in friendship. Starting with double sessions dur- ing late summer with the upper classmen, the freshmen had many things to adjust to. It was hard for some girls to get used to the idea of playing volleyball for four hours a day. But once the season started, the girls appreciated all the hard practices. Helping the girls to polish up on their techniques was a new coach, Raymond Gee. Coach Gee drilled them on many facets of the game. The girls had an especially hard time learning a new rotation. However, with lots of practice, things worked out for the best. The girls had a suc- cessful season and gained valuable experience and knowledge for next year. 1: Kelly Frye congratulates Nancy Fitzgerald on a good play. 2: Jan Schmidt hopes her serve will be an ace. 3: Freshman Volleyball: Most Improved, Kay Harless; Most Valuable, Kathy Buntin. 4: The Junior Varisty Volleyball Team: Sif- ting Andrea Schilling, Barb Stiner, Jan Schmidt, Nancy Fitzgerald and Michelle Nelson. Next Row: Kim Reifel, Kelly Frye, Cora Regnier, Colleen Bresnahan and Su- san Gurnicl . Standing: Coach Marl Watts and Kathy Dyer. 5: Bumping the volleyball is part of vi arming up for Julie Corazza. 6: Ready to assist, Julie Corazza viotches Nina Lux dig the volleyball. 7: Freshman Volleyball Team: Top to front: Raymond Gee, Julie Corazza, Donna Stiner, Celeste Ewalt, Shannon Theime, Jenny Theime, Kathy Buntin, Nina Lux, Kay Harless, Not Pictured, Beth Burl es. freshmen, j.v. volleyball 175