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

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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

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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 IT ' S A FULL COUNT by Dana Wood Softball is a sport in which not just one person is a hero. It takes all nine players to make the team successful. The players must learn to work with each other and back each other up. When the players are on the field, they must communicate with their other teammates to make the right plays. If a play has failed, you must proceed in the game by correcting your errors. Softball can be played in the spring, sum- mer and fall of the year. The Granite City South team selects to play in the spring of each year. Fast-pitch softball has recently arrived at Granite City South and is running along smoothly. The 1982 Lady Warrior Softball team could be catagorized as a rebuilding team. Since the Varsity team only had 3 let- termen returning, the majority is young and inexperienced. Thi s factor did not stop the fighting Warriors. Many players showed outstanding work and hustle throughout the season. Freshmen Michelle Stags proved to be a success at the pitcher ' s mound, while Vicki Smith displayed her quick reaction plays. Everyone contri- m buted to their fullest potential which set the mighty Warriors for a determined victory. Although the 1982 team did result in a losing record, the girls did have alot of fun. The games and bus rides were definitely ex- citing to the girls. In viewing other high school competitive teams, most programs have been underway for quite some time and is more developed than Granite City South. The 1983 Softball team has great hopes. Since almost all the players should be return- ing, the team ' s outlook should result in an experienced, hard working, group of girls. Dotie Smith remarks, I think that sof tball is really a fun sport. I play during the spring and I also play slow-pitch during the summer months. 30 SOFTBALL