Immaculata High School - Magnificat Yearbook (Somerville, NJ)

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l'Jump it up sounded from the stands as the whistle blew, starting the tense moments of the Bridgewater-West game. Spartan defense attempted to block a Watchung Hills goal. Joe Kelly's fast footwork knocked the ball free in a successful defensive move. A grueling transition from football season and a schedule including the top schools in the state dared the stamina of the Varsity this year. Starting the season with two losses, the Spartans came through to down both St. Bernards and Dwight Prep by a wide margin. Coach Robert Pietrucha, driving his men hard during practice and game alike, impelled teammates to give their all. At the annual MESSENGER-GAZETTE Christmas Tournament, the squad netted third place as Arthur Chambres merited the most valuable lmmaculatan player award. Racking up four more victories before the season's end, the rigorous efforts of the team proved immeasurably valuable in the experience and confidence gained by each player. Expert rebounding skill helped Art Chambres haul down one of his many caroms.

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Spartans 57 46 81 54 58 39 52 74 46 44 3l 72 39 72 54 49 54 57 62 60 64 SCORES Opponents St. Peter's 65 Union Catholic 77 St. Bernards 60 Springtield 66 Dwight Prep. 50 St. Mary's 56 St. Bernards 45 St. Peters 78 B.R.H.S.-East 47 St. Mary's So. A. 81 B.R.H.S.-West 77 Bayley-Ellard 64 Somerville 53 Hoffman 80 Watchung Hills 57 B.R.H.S.-East 66 Holy Trinity 58 Middlesex 54 St. Mary's So. A. 82 Watchung Hills 59 Somerville 74 Halftime during the St. Peter's game furnished an opportunity for Coach Pietrucha to stress the importance of drive and momentum. Varsity Basketball Front Row: Manager William Mclntyre, Charles Kline, Richard Meene, Timothy Murphy, Philip Stafford, Ralph Pascale, Manager David Obzansky. Back Row: Statistician David Kanyha, Gerald Dallessio, Joseph Moffett, Arthur Chambres, Joseph Hoey, William Burke, Joseph Murphy, Peter Manara, Coach Robert Pietrucha. 124

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Characterized by enthusiasm, precision, En route to Brooks Field for the Dunellen game, Lynne Dombroski and Patricia Lane nobly paraded the school banner. Performing an original dance routine to f'He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, vibrant cheerleaders added zest to the final performance of the season at the Middlesex game. Lynne Dombroski, Diane Klepacki, Barbara Corby, Gail Thomas, Anne Strayer, and Patricia Lane mounted the ladder of success to achieve their goal -the true lmmaculata spirit. and drive, the Varsity and J.V. cheering squads spurred the Spartan teams to their greatest effort. Moderated by Sister Helen Marita, I.H.M., Miss Nancy Geleta, and Miss Hope Salvato, these energetic girls put endless hours of practice into peppy cheers and routines. Led by Co-Captains Patricia Lane and Lynne Dombroski, the senior cheerers kept spirit alive through success and defeat with their acrobatic feats and vocal encouragement. Gusty cheers. echoing from the sidelines. spurred the Spartans to victory 126