Joliet West High School - Alpha Omega Yearbook (Joliet, IL)

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Crowther Places In State Senior Chris Crowther finished 11th in the state meet in Peoria, lllinois to complete her high school career. Crowther had a 7-1 record for the season. She captured the district title and led the team to a third place finish in the Illini-8. Chris always places well in her races. She is primarily a sprinter and hurdler, and for her to be able to run long distance this well is amazing, commented Coach Roger Swank. Swank had hoped for a higher finish in conference but gave a lack of team spirit as the major downfall. Finishing with a 9-3 record, Swank placed four on the All-Conference team. Team members selected were Crowther, Jodie Gassensmith, Liz Paulson, and Michelle Parpart. Coach Al Pagnusat's squad surpassed all expectations to place second in the Illini-8 conference and third in the district, Most of the schools figured us for third or fourth in the conference, explained Pagnusat. Chris Bozue paced the Tigers by placing third in both conference and district meets. He gathered first place finishes against Ottawa, Joliet Catholic, Bolingbrook, Tinley Park, and Bradley, plus a course record at St. Francis Academy. He was someone the others could look to for leadership. We had a young team and that was very important. He made the others run faster because he set their pace and was always optimistic. In four years he has set a standard for how a good runner should perform, said the second year coach. Freshmen Matt Bozue and Steve Zuck met the challenge of running at the varsity level and became an asset to the team, said Pagnusat. Finishing with a 5-4 record, the harriers placed three members on the All-Conference team. Chris Bozue, Mike Bozue, and Matt Bozue had the honor. Other stellar performances included a 14th place finish for Jim Norris at districts. The district meet was definitely the high point of the year. Every guy ran his best race and we beat one of the top teams in the state lLincoln-Wayj by 30 points, commented a jubilant Pagnusat. Pagnusat also coached the Frosh-Soph team. Members of the team included John Wilhelmi, Tim Williams, Steve McBride, John Fassola, Matt Bozue, Steve Zuck, Chris Pearce, Brent Allen, Steve Duggan, Craig Cabrera, and Brian Giegerich. Michelle Parpart shows good form. . fs, CS Sophomore Brent Allen tapes his ankle before a meet against Joliet Central. Cross Country 47

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W W I CCC- All-Stater Chris Crowther leads the pack at lnwood. Ready for a grueling race, the girls take their positions. - 4 ,Q , K I fr V 11-C ,M ' ' f mswgwf ' A f T W ns , I T T f' , Juniors Jim Norris and Mike Bozue Nnish 1-2 to rack up more points for the 77gers. 'ini Q l BOYS' CROSS COUNTRY - Front Row: B. Allen, S. Zuck, M. Bozue. Back Flow: K. Wakeman, C. Bozue, M. Bozue, J. Norris, Coach A. Pagnusat. GIRLS' CROSS COUNTRY - Front Row: K. Bertino, D. Bredahl, L. Paulson. Back Flow: Coach R. Swank, S. McBride, C. Crowther, J. Gassensmith, M. Parpart. NOT PICTURED: Ann Morzorati.

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Lack Of Practice Results J WF? I feel the tennis team did well even though they needed more practice, said Coach Nancy Ruby. With a seventh place finish in conference, the Varsity team had an overall record of 2-8. Finishing fourth were Jenny Parker and Kathy Flynn. In conference competition, the Junior Varsity team placed fourth with an overall record of 5-5. Placing third were Kris Agnich, playing singles and Stephanie Wastulu and Janet Fagerman playing doubles. I was very pleased with the Junior Varsity team, said lVls. Ruby, They accomplished what they set out to do. ,. we f - 'M ffl' ' i J ' ' Y ,..',. J ix 7 gm, 3 r x , g,,- 1 s .Ill I tisi - Getting into position for her backhand, Junior Donna Dawn Giovanini concentrates on returning her Juricic eyes the ball. opponents serve during a home match.