East Allegheny High School - Pawprint Yearbook (North Versailles, PA)

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Lf A BASEBALL TEAM MAKES WPI L FINAL F0 X Wildcats make it to the W.P.l,A.L. playoffs again. Exactly 20 years ago the Wildcats were in the playoffs, and until now, they have not done it since. Twenty years ago, Mr. Peter Berletic took players such as Mr. Terry Bartges, Mr. Lee Svelebaiger, and Mr. Nick Sudzina to the playoffs. Now it is Mr. Chuck Matsko with players such as Chris Berger, Todd Kelly, and Darryl Pederson. But they are not alone, other contributers to the team stand out. Chris Leonard, catcher, had much team spirit and did what was needed at the plate. Ray Milke, center fielder, always came through with his outstanding catches. Mark Getsy, pitcher, also gave 110070 in the outfield. Billy Turkowski, pitcher, was rated one of the top five in his division with 83 strikeouts. Dude Ponitz, second baseman, despite his injury came back to play errorless baseball. Doug Brown, right fielder, had more than his share of hustle and dedication to the team. Besides starters, players such as Bill Gibson, Ray Leith, Dave I-Ieckenstaller, and Bob Slepsky, contributed a great deal in the playoffs. Other players like Joe Jurich, Gene Morrone, Chaz Brncic and Mickey Janosko were vital assets during the regular season. The 1984 Wildcat Team defeated Steel Valley 3-2, Latrobe 3-0, and Butler 4-1, in the quarter finals, but the team was defeated by Shaler 2-0. They moved on to a consolation game with North Allegheny and lost 6-1. The team, lead by Todd Kelly and Chris Berger, finished with a 12-9 record, which ranked them 14th in the state and 4th in the W.P.l.A.L. The 1984 PAWPRINT staff and the rest of the student body commends and congratulates the Wildcats and wishes them much succes in the future. Row 1: Darryl Pederson, Chris Leonard, Greg Rizzo, Row 2: Mickey Janosko, Bobby Slepsky, Jack Miller, Billy Gibson, Ray Leith, Dude Ponitz, Mark Janosko, Row 3: Coach Matsko, Ray Milke, Doug Brown, Chaz Brncic, Chris Berger, Billy Turkowski, Todd Kelly, Eugene Morrone, Mark Getsy, Joe Jurich. j'k

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i l l l TO THE SENIOR CLASS . . . Each year as the Graduating Class departs our fold, we are called upon to reflect, ponder, and predict the past, present and future accomplishments of those who are about to leave our halls. Much rehetoric can be spoken or written, but in the final analysis, the onus for a successful life is now placed squarely upon your shoulder. Your teachers and parents have done their utmost to competently prepare you for the task at hand. To face today's challenge is by no means an easy one. The Class of 1984 will confront barriers never experienced by previous graduating Senioes. It is my fervent desire that each and every one of you attain the goals you have established for yourselves. l am confident that with a positive attitude, a strong desire, and a constant determination your future aims will be attained. ln my final charge to you, remember you will make your own Luck , Do not depend on others, for most assuredly they will fail you. Learn to rely upon your good judgement, based on solid fact and sound resoning. Yes, you will make mistakes. This is a natural phenomena for us mortals. Strive for the ultimate, and if you should happen to fall a bit short, your accomplishments will be manifold. Sincerely yours, Wayne A. Scholar, Principal East Allegheny High School.

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