Harold L Richards High School - Golden Year Yearbook (Oak Lawn, IL)

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msg:-1 .4 I joking with the Thornridge track coaches over the abilities of their respective teams, Coach May enjoyed a good laugh. I Q, 'tl F' , V - X I 1, :af I ' Vg- 4 al our v ln competition with Thornridge. Randy Gunther cleared the har and completed u successful pole vault. to be in top shape for track meets ln the track meet against Tllornridge and Eisenhower, jim Gregor, center, fought de- terminedly to take the lead. As they attempted to take the lead from Eisenhower and Thornridge, Richards track men Cleared the lirst set of hurdles. Track equipment symbolized a season of determination, skill, and victory for the track team. 229

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Il- 9- ,ff NR s.,,,, if i, xf' J W ff! Aff VARSITY TRACK TEAM, KNEELING: Keith Anderson, Steve Hogan. Pat gor, Doug Walker, Leroy Blackmer, Dennis Peglow. Randy Gunther, Bob Ev- Irnart, Guy Ortman, and Terry Elliot, STANDING: Mr. May, Coach, jim Gre- ans, and Terry Balija. rack team members worked-out daily The varsity track and field team, coached by Willie May and john Tysall, was impressive last year, despite their poor record. However, it was not a completely unsuccessful year, with senior Randy Gunther capturing many honors in the decathlon. In this sport where excellent physical condition was so important, the Bulldog track men excelled, due to the rigorous practice sessions they went through. With the team made up mostly of juniors, the season ended with a large amount of optimism and anticipation toward next year. Randy Gunther put forth fort to cross the finish first, his greatest ef- VARSITY HLR Opponent 27 Thornridge 91 8 Bremen 71 Eisenhower 7 Thornridge 46 Bremen 82 Eisenhower 8 Thornton 72 112 Eisenhower 24 Thornton Fractional North 24 Pat Ienart cleared the har for Richards in a meet 68 59 , 64 1f2 with Bloom 228

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Freshmen and sophomores displayed 230 FROSH-SOPH TRACK TEAM. FRONT ROW: Stephen Barratt. Michael Leach. john Groth, David Balija, Wayne Kirk. Gary Kiner. Thomas llincks. Michael Pasliak. Dennis Mema. George Loera. james Rnggio. Kenneth llensc. BACK FROSH-SOPH HLR Opponent 78 Hinsdale South 40 55 Thornridge 62 48112 Bremen 29112 Eisenhower 57 39 Thornridge 43 Eisenhower 43 Bloom 58 27 1f2QFrj Homewood-Flossmoor 59 Eisenhower 62 U2 71 Hinsdale South 46 45 Eisenhower 43 Thornton 60 57 Thornton Fractional North 61 In the half mile run at Thornridge, Ron Deason placed lirst. ROW: Frank hlinervini, manager. Craig Glassner. Ronald Deasun, Gary Weiler, james Welsh. Bruce Sindewald, james Williams, Leon Malachinski, Gary Vnvro, james Newquist, Peter Lamhros, john Lurquin, Peter Brnndage, and Coach May. The Freshman-Sophomore track, coached by Mr. May, com- piled an impressive near .500 record this past year. Pacing the Bulldog team and providing the leadership to carry his team- mates toward many victories was Dave Balija. Besides winning meets and setting school records, the freshmen and sophomores gained valuable experience which helped them throughout the whole season. Finally, to climax a truly sensational season, the Frosh-Soph team presented Coach May a plaque in appreciation for his outstanding work. At Thornridge, Bulldog runner Dave Balija crossed the finish lille for a first place award. '