Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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2 1. Coach Modica gives Rick Daily and other teamates a word of encour- agement before the game begins. 2. 1982 Varsity Baseball: Row 1: Kent Allen, Milt Roe, Mark Vanyo, Traci Conkokich, Stephanie Shank, Lana Rice, Scott Greathouse, Phil Dudak, and Dave Modrusic. Row 2: Joe Smith, Darrel Elmore, Jim Small, Dominic Griffin, John Linhart, George Jarvis, Dennis Gurkin, Tom Newton, Steve Manka, and Mike Zukas. Row 3: Greg Patton, Colen Feeney, Joe Schnefke, Rick Daily, George Diak, Larry Holder, Jeff Parker, Brent Feeney, and John Modica. 3. Coach Mo- dica uses team strategy to defeat their opponent. 4. Captain Rick Daily takes some advice from Coach Modica. 5. Captains Joe Schnefke and Rick Daily stand proud. BASEBALL 27

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THREE UP-THREE DOWN by Gina Graham Entering the Warrior season, the 1982 Baseball team were up against many highly competative teams. With many long, frus- trating games, the Warriors finished the sea- son with a 15-18-1 record. Baseball is a sport which exhibits players individual talents. The 1982 Baseball team proved that ten individuals can form into one highly skilled team. Since almost all of the previous letterman were returning, any spectator could recog- nize an experienced and determined group of boys. Many of the players could switch and play any position needed. The starting position at the pitchers mound could be a mystery to some, since the team had several qualified players. Domi- nic Griffin, George Diak, and Tom Newton displayed their pitching arms sufficiently; while captains Rick Daily and Schnefke also played to their fullest potential at any posi- tion needed. Although every player played an impor- tant role concerning tne field play, the play- ers and coaches elected two highly deai- cated captains. Joe Schnefke and Rick Daily led the team to many victories and glorious times. The two players held many responsi- bilities; such as boosting spirits, easing tenses, and encouraging the players. The statisticians provided accurate records on the players batting and pitching. Senior stats Traci Conkovich, Stephanie Shank, and Lana Rice, attended every game possible to encourage the boys to victory. Some games lasted from after school until dark ana not a dull minute took place. The players who sat on the bench concentrated on the game while others were busy chew- ing their tobacco. Although the season bare- ly missed a winning record, the boys still gave their best and deserved their victories. Dominic Griffin, captain of the 1983 Baseball team, predicts, I am looking forward for a good season. Although we play very competative opponents, knowing my fellow teammates, I am sure with the help of their dedication we will attempt to dominate the Baseball program. 26 BASEBALL

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2 1982 Baseball; Row 1; Mr. Cowan, Jeff Meford, Ray Romine, Bob Deitrich, Darrin Clements, Jim Fleitcher, Eric Wortham, Randy Feltmeyer, Mike Sikora, and Bob Ficor. Row 2: Belinda Bamper, Tom Adamitis, Mark Dowdy, Bob Kirksey, Jim Mouldon, John Finke, Roger Knoblock, Jim Hubbart, Kenny Stone, and Debbie Miller, Row 3: Lori Barnes, Don Martin, Randy Thurman, Dave Neal, Rob Ruth, Jeff Pare, Tim Mizel, FJenry Brown, and Pam Dudak. 2. 1982 Baseball coaches are Jerry McKechan, Robert Cowan, John Modika, and Greg Patton. 3. The players listen in on a team huddle. 4. The bench bums take it easy while rooting on their fellow Warriors. 5. A group discussion goes on before the game to rouse up the mighty Warriors. 6. Row 1: L-R Steve Stone, Chris Carden, Barry Rideout, Matt MacLaughli, Pat Hurocy, Darrin Hasty, Russel English. Row 2: Brent Cook, Tim Shevick, Pat Cathey, John Conkovich, B.J. Presley, Tom Mosby, Glen Svoboda, Scott Grote, and Paul Podraza. Row 3: Kelli Wilson, Mr. McKechan, Rodney Sampson, Jeff Crawford, Gary King, Deron Griffin, Mike Houston, Jim Fridell, Eric Gray, Mr. Wojick, and Maria Longos. 28 BOYS BASEBALL 5