Corcoran High School - Glen Echo Yearbook (Syracuse, NY)

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n the Running Receiving the baton from Tony Mitchell, Steve McGaff continues to hold the lead in the relay. Corcoranis track team finished with a record of 3-4. An abundance of sophomores assures later victories. Standouts on this year's team are Steve McGaff, a versatile runner who's specialty is in middle distance but can also do a variety of long distance corps. Long jumper, Anthony Mitchell, also has a variety of specialties. He currently holds the title of in- door track champion. Paul McKenna, pole vaulter, has in- creased title hopes by placing himself in Section 1 ll stand- ings throughout the year. Darius Davis, a junior, is also of value to Corcoranls track team. His ability was displayed by winning the shot-put event while participating in other areas. Darell Payne, Anthony Travis and Greg Bouldin scored in a variety of events and pull- ed off many upsets at the City League Meet. Junior hurdler Ron Ross, also a sprinter, broke the standing hurdle record with impromptu effort. Carl Kastler's initial season of walk- ing, a new track event, finished sixth in sectional competition. Runners that are sure to be of value in coming seasons are Bi Coghlan, James McGriff, Steve Davis, Scott Benjamin and Bob Snyder. Coach John Holm will undoubtedly possess a valuable squad in the season to come. Coach Holm discusses his past season and his hopes for the future at the Sports Banquet. Perfectionist Paul McKenna positively pole vaults past the pole. ll Seemingly airborn, Darius Davis extends his legs for the landing.

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Performing on the side horse in the city's meet, Joe Dadey's routine qualified him as 5th in the event. Joe also took lst place on the parallel bars. On the parallel bars, Bill Coghlan exhibits strength and form in performing an 'lL,'. As a Senior next year, Bill's talent and exper- iences will be even more valuable to the team. wma, Henninger 97. 26 Corcoran 76.73 Fowler 42.75 Corcoran 89.39 Auburn 66. 66 Corcoran 87 . 78 Bishop Ludden 50. 86 Corcoran 82.15 Nottingham 75.96 Corcoran 86.07 Watertown 78.74 Corcoran 96.94 Cicero 74.85 Corcoran 86.70 Oneonta 71.43 Corcoran 81.77 F , M4 Wwwwff' 'Ml vi Glenn Sturge looks intently on the action, front row: Mike Younis, Steve O'Mara, Jay Shanahan, Jim Eicholzer, Bill Coghlan. 3rd movement, and assets at a Corcoran gym Holbrook. 2nd row: Coach Rick Macheda, row: Paul McKenna, John Anderson, Lyn- meet. Now, talking of gymnastics instead of Dennis Julio Pagan, Dave Scholl, Rob den Dowdell, Glenn Sturge, Joe Dadey the crowd, Glenn came on strong to finish Stathis, John Reed, Tom Younis, Kevin 3rd on the side horse at the CNYCL meet. llg

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Corcoran Harriers Show Promise front row: Sheila Serrao, Sue Chestnut. 2nd row: Dennis O'Rouke, Dave Price, Pat Ellin- ger, Mike Hayduke, John Serrao, Steve Grab- Pacing himself, Steve McGaff is waiting for the right moment to pass his opponent. Hundreds of runners filled Van Cortland Park for the invitationals, which were held on October 8 8a 9. The New York City skyline provides a scenic background for the ming- ling of the participants. Inset-Tired and perspired, Rod lfick is determined to win the race. ski. 3rd row: Steve McGaff, Jeff Rear, Rod Pick, Greg Zook, Coach Hohm, Tim Gilson, Amos Nicks, Kevin Keough, Jim Scarbourgh. This year's Cross Country team was the best in Corcoran history. Their record of 5 and 2 fthird in the leaguej is one of the best ever. The Cougar's best ef- forts were shown during invitationals, where up to 30 teams competed at the same time. Corcoran won the Varsity 3 race at Fayetteville-Manlius, and par- ticipated in the largest Cross-Country invitational in the nation in which over 100 schools from six states met. This years success is attributed to a good turn out, hard work and excellent coaching on the part of veteran coach John Hohm. With a young team returning next year, Corcoran shows much promise in be- coming better than it has ever been be- fore. Fowler Fil: Corcoran 15 W Watertown F Corcoran 15 W Auburn F Corcoran 15 W Henninger 3 8 Corcoran 17 W Luddcn 3 7 Corcoran 18 W Nottingham 23 Corcoran 3 2 L C.B.A. 21 Corcoran 34 L Lower score wins, 15 is a shut-out i'tForfeit Last minute instructions are given before the long and treacherous race by coach John Hohm.