Great Valley High School - Musket Yearbook (Malvern, PA)

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Junior Gwen McKeon shows why she led the squad in scoring. Junior Chelle Mowery tries futilely to maneuver against an opponent. Sophomore Maureen Finn finds the going tough in district competition. Marie Martino lays it up as Maureen Firm, Gwen McKeon, and Lynn Harper stand by to lend support. All that ' s needed to complete this portrait of the Patriots ' winning com- bination is center Chelle Mowery. But where ' s the ball? Absolutely nothing could prevent captain L Tm Harper from cruising in for another two points. Girls ' Basketball 135

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Girls ' Basketball Leaps To Championship Great Valley ' s second 1976-77 Ches-Mont League title was earned by a talented group of girls ' basketball players. Sally Dietz ' s Patriots overcame both a lack of experience and an ab- sence of height in compiling a 13-2 regular season record and a 17 -4 overall mark. A twelve game win streak that included several late -season comeback victories boosted the squad to its third circuit crown in four years and an accompanying PIAA tour- nament berth. Division I rival and eventual state champion Nor- ristown was, however, quick to snap the streak with a first round bombardment. The champions were led in their quest by senior tri -captains Lynn Harper, Marie Martino, and Beth Darby. Darby was plagued by injury for most of the season, but Harper and Martino proved a tough backcourt pair. While ballhandler Martino directed the attack, Harper ' s sharp shooting earned her first team All Ches- Mont honors. Junior forward Gwen McKeon led the team in scor- ing, pulled down countless rebounds, and was also named to the first team. Honorable mention went to junior center Chelle Mow- ery for her consistent all around play. Sophomore stand-outs Maureen Finn and Sarah Heilman shared the fifth position and both made key contributions in high pressure situations. This wealth of able underclassmen makes it safe to state that Great Valley will be the team to beat in the Ches-Mont for several years to come! Captain Marie Martino on the tail end of a Great Valley fast break. Sophomore Sarah Heilman, who showed exceptional promise both offensively and defensively. 1976-77 GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM: KNEELING: Sarah Heilman, Beth Darby, Lynn Harper, Marie Martino, Anne Madarasz; STANDING: Manager Lisa Romig, Shari Mar- shall, Chelle Mowery, Gwen McKeon, Maureen Firm, Coach Dietz 134 Girls ' Basketball

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Winter Trackmen Collect Their Gold Mike Diorka and Tom Brophy coached tJie 1976-77 winter track team through a fine season. The squad collected 66 medals to make a five year total of 367o Numerous runners deserve particular attention for their contributions. Providing needed leadership were tri -captains Bob Voorhees, Dan Skane, and Tom Schellenger. Voorhees and Skane were repeatedly cited for their achievements, especially with regard to the two mile relay. Teamed with Mark Marion and Ken Kapner, they set a division record for the Philadelphia Track Coaches As- sociation and placed second in both Princeton ' s Meet of Cham- pions and the Indoor State Meet. These accomplishments brought an invitation to Easterns, where they finished eighth in a field of 20. The four lap relav team of Dom DiPaul, Ed Jackmon, Steve DiAntonio, and Bill Chalfant ran consistently well. DiPaul was also a strong performer in both the mile and 880 relays. Marion merits added mention for his efforts in the 600 yard run, and Shawn Brown, whose specialty was the two mile run, should also be applauded. Coach Diorka directs the troops. A successful Valley hand-off. Dom DiPaul tenses for victory. Sophomore Barb Brown strikes a blow for women ' s lib. Four young novice runners stretch in anticipation of their first opportunity to compete in a Patriot uniform. 136 Winter Track