Longmeadow High School - Masacksic Yearbook (Longmeadow, MA)

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9 f ff f $f Top: 1985 Boy ' s Track team. V. I Middle right: Chuck Norris gives instruc- ts I t.V „r Middle left: Michael Mann blows away the competition. Bottom left: Mr. Winseck gives scores to ea- ger track members.

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the leadership on the team was outstanding ' ' - deu se i Let ' s go, pick up the pace! ex- claimed boys ' track coach Joe Dutsar to his contingent of 35 dedicated runners. Day after day under the hot spring sun, track members pounded the cinder to achieve their personal best. Deemphasizing their 1-9 re- cord, Dutsar, along with fellow coaches Paul Norris and Dan Bo- land, noted that for being so young, we did well. In this re- building year, team members, predominately composed of freshman and sophomores, dem- onstrated an intense hunger to improve their performances. They progressed so much in two months , shortening times, lengthening jumps and throwing distances. The tracksters, above all, developed a winning attitude. Notes one team member, We gained confidence and spirit. Seniors Dave DeCandio and Ar- nie Horowitz, excelling in the mile run and 440 yard dash, re- spectively, set the standard for the team. Other standouts included hurdler Mark Henshaw, Paul Lang in the 100 yard dash, and javelin thrower Joe Reichart. Hurdlers Charlie Laub and Mark Rigby, and triple jumper Eric Watts are promising underclassmen. The great strides made by Long- meadow ' s tracksters this year will prove to be beneficial in the long run. With pride and conviction, Dutsar promised, We will be a very good track team next year. Upper right: Andy Deussel fights to the finish. Upper left: Captain Dave DeCandio excells in his best heat. Lower right: Mike O ' Conner stretches out before the meet. Lower left: Joe Toole puts the shot. ,V RECORD: 1-8 ' . T . ■? ' •.. its 1 t 2l ■

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we don ' t mess around! -elise wiener Whether it was crossing the fin- ish line first, throwing the javelin the farthest, or vaulting the bar the highest, each member of the girls ' track team contributed to making the 1985 season the best ever. Senior runners Phillipa Chap- man, Liz Whitlock, and Laurie Hastie competed outstandingly in their events. Other key tracksters included hurdler Tonia Ouellette, sprinter Beth White, and two-mil- er Shannon Gardella. All partici- pated in the Western Mass. com- petition and led the Lancers to a third place standing over all. Ju- nior discus thrower Melanie Bres- law, shotputer Rachel Gilman and sophomore standouts Laura Tremble, Johnnie Perry, Tanya Parker, and Rebecca Kittredge also completed excellent seasons. Don ' t forget freshman contribu- tors like Alicia Ramon whose tal- ent promises to keep girls ' track on top for many more years. The girls ' team achieved their winning record with spirit, team- work, and dedication. As Coach Al Jangl said, With all these fac- tors, next year ' s team can only be better! WJfJM m ■!■ m«-u RUm ' ' • L ' i fc- v ' II M M jW Hk taJ B HwSp EjJJJJJJJJH J ' mLI « JIT ■ - • V % 11 Below: Johnnie Perry struts her winning style. Right: Kate Yahres soars beyond competi- tion. Upper Right: Underclass women track stars blow competition away. RECORD: 3-5