Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

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Jim Remus ends career with 108-28 record When a basketball player makes 20 points a game, or a football player makes the winning touchdown, everyone knows about it; but when there’s an outstanding wrestler, it’s not as likely that the news is as widespread. Jim Remus, a senior at Greenville High School, has wrestled throughout his high school years and ended his career with a record of 108 wins and only 28 losses. Being a freshman and weighing only 98 pounds, he had wrestled at 105 pounds, at the Varsity level. It was hard for him, but he still had eight wins. In his sophomore year he had the most individual points, which was an all-time single season school record. In any of the tournaments he wrestled in, he never placed lower than third. At the end of his season he was voted the most outstanding wrestler by his teammates. In his junior year he wrestled at 105 pounds. Again he had a great season and was also named the most outstanding wrestler for his second year. This now gave him a chance to be only the second wrestler to consecutively receive the most outstanding wrestler award. His season record was 27-4. During the summer before his senior year, he attended Boy’s State and was also chosen to go on Outward Bound. Both of these experiences helped add to his leadership abilities. The Outward Bound trip gave him a lot of time to think, and concentrate on his wrestling. Coach Duane Chambers once said “I can tell you one thing, Jim Remus is a leader. Jim is one of our most serious wrestlers.” The Colorado Outward Bound School, which lasted 23 days, and Wrestling camp, which he attended for a week, not only prepared him physically, but mentally. Jim made 324 points throughout his senior year from 36 wins and 6 losses. He qualified for state competition for the second time and again received most outstanding wrestler. According to Chambers, “Remus experience had been the key for an outstanding senior year. The biggest thing about Jim is that he is determined to do well. He has wrestled four years of high school, and six overall That experience is paying off for him.” Jim’s overall career record was 108-28. Sports Athletes meet challenge One thing is for certain, Greenville High School had spirit and this spirit was displayed in the best fashion; athletics. Taking the next step seemed to be what all Greenville athletes and coaches had on their minds throughout the year. With the demise of the Tri-River Conference, athletes took the challenge of meeting new teams, competing in new cities; some extremely far from home. Although it was a different feeling to not compete for conference honors, athletes at GHS still accepted the challenges of tournaments. Districts, Regionals and State competition. Of course, these athletes were not in this alone. They were provided with a fine coaching staff, complete with a new athletic director, Mr. Chuck Sandro. Backing both the coaches and the athletes were the students. Many followed each and every sporting event with enthusiasm, pushing our athletes to victory. Such pride and determination helped GHS to take the first step in athletics. V Chris Makowski, senior Cross Country runner typified the athletic attitude that prevailed this year with new challenges to face. Former teacher named AD In August of 1985 Chuck Sandro took over the full-time Athletic Director position. Sandro had been the Assistant Principal at Fremont High School for the past three years. Before he had moved to Fremont he coached the boys’ and girls’ Tennis teams and the JV and Freshmen boys’ Basketball teams for Greenville. He had also taught Social Problems and World History classes. He liked Greenville so much that when the job as Athletic Director opened up, he decided to apply for it. When he was asked why he liked Greenville he said, “I enjoy the athletes and dealing with the Coaches.” Two of his goals are to put Greenville back into a conference and to make the program more responsive to the student athlete. 23

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Conference disbanded after 15 years Taking the next step in life doesn’t always mean things are going to get better. The same is true in the area of sports. After playing in the Tri-River Conference for over 15 years, the converence was disbanded and Greenville athletes and coaches were on their own with no conference to support them. The 1984-85 sports season was the first season in which Greenville participated without a conference, and the feelings were mixed on how this had an effect on athletics. As the team itself was concerned, Mr. Ingles, Boys’ Varsity Basketball coach commented that, “Our ‘mental preparation’ has suffered the most. It is sometimes difficult to get ‘up’ for a new opponent that lives many miles from Greenville.” (Coach Ingles, referring to such teams as Stevensville-Lakeshore, Bay City, Tra- verse City, and Alpena; teams which Greenville competed with this year. “These people have nothing in common with us.” added Ingles. Covering the coaches view of athletics without a conference, Girls’ softball coach Dave Hannah commented that it made the coaching aspect much easier. “It does alter the areas of stress and concentration of effort from the coaching standpoint. Now we point toward weekend tournaments as high points, where they used to be played more for relaxation and fun.” Hannah also agreed with Mr. Ingles about athletes having fewer goals without the conference. “There is obviously some loss of recognition due to no championship awards or individual, all conference recognition.” Concerning the impact no conference had on the athlete, Ingles also commented, “Our athletes no longer can set as many goals as they used to. They can no longer shoot for all-conference recognition.” Frank Stankey, Boys’ Varsity Baseball Coach added, “Many athletes suffer because being ‘all conference’ motivates them into playing better in big games. However, outstanding athletes will still achieve some individual and team goals by performing to the best of their ability.” In any and all cases, most feel that Greenville athletics have suffered with the disbanding of the Tri-River Conference. Mr. Chuck Sandro, new athletic director, says one of his goals for the next two years is to get Greenville into a compatable conference. Taking the next step, hopefully, this will be accomplished. Ninety youngsters participate in clinic For the eighth year Kent Ingles, the Boys’ Varsity Basketball Coach, has provided a Basketball Clinic for fourth, fifth, and sixth grade boys. The program was started in Cedar Springs and brought to Greenville by Coach Ingles and Greenville’s new Athletic Director Chuck Sandro. It was started so young kids would be taught the basic skills and techniques of basketball, and to at least introduce them to the game. It’s third purpose was to teach them sportsmanship; how to win and lose gracefully. Approximately 90 young boys participated and were divided into teams of 6-10 players. Volunteers from the boys’ JV and Varsity Basketball teams, along with a few girls coached the little boys’ teams. Mr. Ingles had said, “The best part of the whole program is that the kids that go through the program end up being coaches when they make it to the JV and Varsity level.” “it’s a real advantage to have the older kids coaching, because then the little kids look up to them. It’s easier for kids of that age to learn things when they admire and want to be like their teachers.” Not only does it make the little kids feel good, but also the big kids. Mike Johnson a Senior Guard for the Varsity team said, “It’s a great feeling when you try teaching a little person a layup and he finally gets it in a game and makes two points. The best of it all, is when your team wins a game and seeing the excitement on their little faces.” Being a coach meant devoting a lot of time. Every Saturday morning the teams Enthusiastic youngsters learn basketball fundamentals by working with Greenville High School Basketball coach Kent Ingles. He was assisted by varsity basket- competed against each other, which meant no sleeping in, after getting in late on Friday night. In addition to Saturdays, there were also the Monday night practices for an hour. The season lasted from early December to late February. ball players who taught the youngsters mechanics and drills to improve their understanding of the game.

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‘Independence’ brought tougher competition “Because the Tri-River conference disbanded at the end of the 1983-84 school year, we were forced to act as an independent,” said Joe Hattenbach, coach for the Varsity Football Team. “Being independent meant we had to play bigger schools, tougher competition, and travel farther to play the games. One particular game against Stevens-ville-Lakeshore, Greenville had to travel 2 Vi hours to reach. The team left at 12:00 in the afternoon by chartered bus. Upon arrival Greenville was treated to dinner, however even with all the excitement and high spirits Greenville lost the game 14 to 19. “I think part of our problem was, that we had a difficult time adjusting to the new and different teams,” recalled Coach Hattenbach. “We had a hard time pulling together enough to meet the more competitive teams.” Individually, Jerry Remelts had the most carries (20), the longest run (58), and the most touchdowns in a game (3). Sophomore Max Warriner was the Jacket quarterback. He had the most passes attempted (17), the best passing yards (57), and the longest pass (33) in a game. Mike Adams had the best receiving yards (38). Remelts also had the most yards rushed with 576. Tom Hallock followed with 524 yards and Mike Adams had 354. Andy Petersen was named most dedicated by his teammates and part of the All Area team. Honorary Captains were given to Petersen, Jeff Hopkins, and Tony Mach. The Jackets ended the 1984-85 season with 3 wins and 6 losses. Above: Senior Jerry Remelts makes an effort to catch a pass. Below: Greenville spectators view the Homecoming game with anticipation. 24