J Sterling Morton West High School - Talon Yearbook (Berwyn, IL)

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ffl xg!! GILL '5 3. -- Q S3 fi H 1 F2 A x qzitfwlyqvu, . t V 5 V I 'V jnf , bn: E FIV TN. , ,I X K. All .W 4 Q . 0 4b,l,,,,. on T, ii I - I ,V - ,. - Q J R , I ,K . I , 4,4 ' 4 , ' ,,' ar' 3' nw 'yt H, ' I , ' In faf' X , 9' - Q 's, 5, ' V 1 . k .I 6 Af, . 4. :.J It. . x' 'J' 4-Q ,.l' S4 'W ii ,V A iw! I - . , I . .,,,. t' rf- 1 JL K- A , ' f A VARSITY TRACK-FRONT ROW: C. Hamaj, R. Orrico, C. Klausler, L. Lulich, R. Shumai, J. Salach, T. Wagner, M. Skowron, J. Campagna.SECOND ROW: M. Meckes, M. Franks, C. Jozwiak, T. Zielinski, G. Perry, M. Waszak, B. Kucan, S. Piha, D. Klausler, J. Misheveski. BACK ROW: Coach B. Buchinger, Coach L. Ruzycki, J. Kulichi, F. Angelucci, D. Dunne,-J. Jixndt, K. Visk, G. Krucek, P. Hinton, J. Sladetz, Coach G. Busse. There was heavy competition this year in the league, but the varsity track team ended the season in a healthy fourth place. The team was strong in the sprints and field events, but was weak in distance, remarked Coach Gordon Husse. Special achievers were Steve Piha, who qualified for state finals: Chris Klausler. the team's most valuable plaverg and Ken Visk, most improved member of the team. Although the '78 track team was above average, next year's team shows even more promise as a district leader. Since the team primarily consisted of juniors, most of the best runners plan to return for another season. The frosh-soph team did well in competition. They learned what the meaning of teamwork was and liked it. Commented team member Jim Pierucc' ni, We all worked hard, but to be a team you all have to help out. The track team showed a good capability for winning in the years to come. 1978 VARSITY TRACK M.W. OPP. Addison Trail ....... ........ 9 7 39 Glenhard East ...... ........ 44 86 Downers Grove South .............. 91 45 Morton East ....... ........ 8 7 48 WON 3 LOST 1 In an attempt to regain seconds lost early in the race, Greg Krucek tabove, leftb leaps to clear a hurdle alongside his opponent. TRACK 85

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Piha, Klausler, Visk, lead est's trackmen Cl' -Q .te :W ff :ga FROSH-SOPH TRAVK FRONT ROW: T. Kelly, D. Naleway. B. Kunz, R. Neapolitan. B. Watkins, J. Richter, J. Prochaska, -I. Pivruccini, B. Niedrich. SEVOND ROW: Nl. Neradic, K. Prendiville, D. Juhasz, R. Bowbin, Il. Lotarski, A. Sommese, ll. Olshan, J. Vlampitt, W. Franklin, F. Yuen, -I. Klindera. BACK ROW: K. Ryckman, B. Burgess. A. LoBell0, ll. llillock. B. fllantia, N. Schild, D. Larson, J. Pliml, R. llood, S. Sabanov, D. Hayward. ' s f Far from intimidated by the all-male track competition, Betty Watkins ttopl readies herself for a practice run with teammate Tom Kelly. Exhausted but jubilant at the completion of the final relay leg, Mark Meckes taboveb raises the baton in triumph as he breaks the tape. After successfully clearing the bar with room to spare, Dionyz Juhasz trightl loosens his grip on the pole and eyes the long drop awaiting him. 84 TRACK

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2' , 2 fsisliesf' , Lt S H tlyf. . swf' Varsity volleyball suffers tl finish Although the varsity yolleyhall team ended the year in last place, the team did have one highlight, winning second place in the Proyiso East Tournament. Coach Hill Ruchinger commented that he was very disappoint- ed with the team's season. Although the girls came a long way since the heginning ol' the season. they were still making errors and giying away games that they shouldn't hayef' A senior on the varsity team. Denise Dohuck. displayed quality and spirit throughout the season. Juniors Sue -lansky and 'lill llewandowski. stars ot' the junior varsity team. also assisted the varsity in seyeral games. The -IX' team ended their season with a six and two record. Coach ,ludy Nemec said. The team was well balanced. and could usually handle anything. Rita Cyhulski. Linda Hauptman. Denise Morrell. Sheila Mohan. and Beth Lacey led the -lY's. VARSITY VOLLEYBALL M.W. OPP. Addison Trail ......... . ...... 0 2 Willowbrook .... ...... . 0 2 Morton East ................. ....... 0 2 Downers Grove South ..... ....... 0 2 West Leyden ..............,.................. 0 2 WON 0 LOST 5 With teammates' intent upon the descent of the volleyball, Lisa Zabel trightj readies an accurate bump to keep her team's chances alive in Des Plaines Valley play. 86 VOLLEYBALL GIRLS' JUNIOR VARSITY VOLLEYBALL FRONT ROW: L. Zabel, A. Psenicka, Madurcak, C. llthe, H. St-hoch, M. Holecck, Nl. Kucera, S. Neuburg. SECOND ROW: Reiman, I.. Hauptman, D. Bruno, B. Lacey, D. Morrell, S. Moughan, P. Mussari, S. K. Cooper. RACK ROW: C. Nieto, Mgr.: D. Corbo, Mgr.: C. Brudnicki, R. Cybulski, T. , J. Benec, J. Moore, D. Leonard, Coach J. Ncmec, Coach W. lluchinger.