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

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And To Those Behind The Scenes . While the V)lb-ll school year brought a justly large share of recognition to a handful of outstanding Great Valley athletes, there remained a vast number of participants in the Patriot program who were continually overlooked. It ' s time to give some long over- due credit to the members of the junior varsity and freshman squads who worked just as hard and sweated just as much as their varsity counterparts, yet never so much as had their names men- tioned in the morning announcements. Frustrations are many and rewards few during those freshman and sophomore years; every- one seems to forget that good ninth grade and JV teams today us- ually mean good varsity teams tomorrow. The contributions to Great Valley athletics of parents and fel- low students are also too often ignored. Many thanks are owed to the mothers and fathers who listened patiently to endless com- plaints about coaches and teammates, referees and opponents, grueling practices and painful injuries. And what of the loyal parents and spirited students who spent all kinds of money, turned out in all kinds of weather, and sometimes endured all kin ds of boredom in order to cheer on the Patriots on the playing field? Every athlete knows how much it means when the stands are full and the gym is echoing with shouts of encouragement. This tribute to the people behind the scenes who added to the success of the GV sports program in 1976-77 would not be com- plete without reference to the man who was in charge. What should be said about Mr. Al Como, the athletic director? In short, that his constant support was greatly appreciated by all. A concerned Mr. Como watches a close GV contest . Freshman basketball players warm up in an empty gym. A pair of juniors cheer enthusiastically at a pep rally, showing their support for their school, their class, and the athletic teams. 4 158

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An ecstatic Lynn Harper expresses her joy over being named the outstanding female athlete as Mr. Como poses for the camera. Coach Diorka was very much at home at the podium. Tom Warren smiles broadly as he re- ceives a spring track award. Eric Riley strides to the front of the room to accept his watch. Ken Knpner proudly displays the watch he won for winter track. Banquet 157

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a I The JV hockey team worked its way to a fine season. Coaches Whitelock and Esposito look on as their freshman gridders do stretching exer- cises to loosen up before a game. Plenty of parents turned out each week for the football game. Junior varsity lacrosse players Kate Beebe, Sharon Rank, and Barbie Lombardo watch the varsity game. But who watched the JV contests? Mr. Como attends to his administrative duties. 1 L. 159