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

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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

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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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WE ' RE CHAWING RIGHT ALONG by Gina Graham How could the baseball team make it with- out the cheerleaders, pep rallies, or roaring fans? Even though the boys did not have entertainment to look forward too, they struggled through a long season which con- tained many unforgettable experiences. The 1982 Baseball team travelled all the way to Kentucky to play in a tournament. When they reached their destination, they only found muddy fields from the rain storms, which resulted in a rained out tour- nament. The Kentucky players hosted the boys for the night and the following morn- ing, the boys returned home, only to begin practice. Junior John Linhart replied, Travelling and staying with a player from another team was a great experience. You meet new friends and get introduced to their commu- nity. The next travelled event took place in our home town. Each player housed one player from Benet Academy in Chicago during South ' s baseball tournament. Captain, Rick Dailey provided some entertainment for their guests during this occasion with the use of his foosball tables and surroundings. Next year, South ' s baseball team will travel on many long trips and will host a visiting team during our tournament. Dominic Griffin stated, Housing players was alright. We played the games, then had a great time at Rick Daily ' s parties. It seems as though this 1982 team was ob- sessed with chewing tobacco. Every game almost all of the players had a mouth full of the tobacco. When player John Linhart was asked about tobacco, he replied, Only a few brave ones seriously chaw. Most of us chew tobacco to try to look tough or to be able to shoot at fellow teammates ' s shoes. It is ru- mored that Coach Stan Wojick started this Granite City South tradition. The team had many great times during the season and are looking forward to an even better one next year. The team promoted a theme song, My Baby ' s on Fire, and would like to thank the left field bleacher bums. Phil Dudak states, All the players are looking forward to a great season next year. We ' ll be well coached in the mechanics of baseball and we ' ll be in the ball game for all seven innings. More fans should come to watch some of our games. BASEBALL 29