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

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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. '

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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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speed, determination, and endurance GOLF HLR Opponent 177 Oak Lawn 190 Eisenhower 203 Hinsdale South 320 Bloom 232 Evergreen Park 69 Evergreen Park 178 Bloom 182 Thornton 366 District - Lockport Central 179 Thornton 372 South Suburban League 175 Marian Putting successfully for a par four, Pat Dillon showed winning form on the green. VARSITY GOLF TEAM, FRONT ROW: Pete Krueger, Iluns Kasper. len Fumi, and Pat Dillon. BACK ROW: Tom Richardson, Craig West' burg, Bill Hopf. and Mr. 1.l.Il1lpp,C0ilCl1. 170 Golf, the popular Spring sportg demanded an accurate and consistent style of play from the varsity team. The members practiced every day at Palos Country Club or went to partici- pate in matches with other schools. The team consisted of seven Campus juniors and seniors under the direction of Coach Lumpp. They managed to enjoy three precious victories during the season, taking one win each from Eisenhower, Evergreen Park, and Bloom. Pat Dillon was the only sophomore honored with an important place on the varsity golf team. Coach Fazio planned to sponsor the next varsity golf team. Treasuring the ball that won the match, Pal Dillon discussed the game with his tealn mates. Hans Kasper and len Funli. 231