Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

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RIFLE TEAM: Hagop Matossian, Kevin Johnson, Al Flint, Stuart Sawtelle, Debby Ei sen. TOP ROW: Coach John Carroll, Mark Pauline, John Pacious, Keith Springer, Don Venttese, Ty Taylor. Wrestling 12 12 Natick Malden 30 31 12 15 Boston Latin 37 27 12 19 Winchester 12 0 12 21 Cath. Memorial 41 26 1 2 Lexington 52 14 1 4 Billerica 0 50 1 9 Saugus 31 29 1 11 Lincoln-Sudbury 31 29 1 16 Needham 42 15 1 23 Wakefield 12 0 1 26 Brookline 30 31 1 30 Newton-North 31 27 1 31 Minute Man Reg. 45 6 2 3 Framingham N. 29 31 2 7 Medford 44 25 2 9 Haverhill 47 12 2 10 Waltham 29 17 2 10 Wellesley 45 6 Won 14 Lost 4 Tied 0 The minor sports seasons were marked by increased interest fueled by hopes for expanded opportunities in the new school facilities, and the renewed enthusiasm for individual athletics that always precedes the Olympic games. The M.H.S. matmen enjoyed their best season in years. After strong performances over Newton North and Framingham North, Malden was a legitimate contender for the Divisional central team. Captains Mark Connelly and John Rafuse were key performers along with Sean Connelly, Brian O’Boyle, and Bob Distefano. The best match was a victory over rival Medford, which drew the largest home crowd yet. The M.H.S. rifle squad earned a respectable 6-4 record, overcoming four early defeats and winning their last six matches. Captain Steve Baberadt, Ty Taylor, Al Flint, Hagop Mattossian, and Kevin Johnson improved with every match, and shot their highest scores in the last meet against Watertown. Successful coach John Carroll retired at the end of the season and his “nice guy” attitude will be missed. The M.H.S. swim team boasted some impressive performances despite the disadvantage of not having their own pool. Junior Neil Kinnon was a mainstay in the 100 yard breastroke and junior Chuck loven set a school record in the 200 yard free style. Mary Griffin and captain Robin Hollahan added needed strength to the co-ed team. Running is becoming a very popular recreation. Coach John O’Brien couldn’t be happier. Junior Russell Warren was the most valuable performer and captain Bob Foley earned the title of Mr. Track. The large turnout of girls gave M.H.S. its first girls’ Cross Country team. The team had a fun season and achieved a 4-4 record. cross country, rifle, swimming, wrestling 19

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a time of enthusiasm for individual athletics Swimming Malden 12 15 Marblehead 46 35 12 16 Arlington 48 35 12 19 Lynn Tech. 115 0 12 20 Lynn 115 63 Classical 12 22 Methuen 98 58 1 4 Leminster 40 43 1 5 Lowell 88 118 1 9 Lynn Eng. 115 74 1 10 Malden Cath. 33 50 1 12 Peabody 42 41 1 16 Beverly 96 69 1 17 Melrose 35 48 1 23 Salem 71 101 1 26 Haverhill 53 114 1 27 Winchester 44 39 1 30 N.E. Reg. 42 41 H.S. 2 1 Danvers 31 51 2 7 Medford 33 50 Won 10 Lost 8 1 1. Adding strength to the co-ed divers, Bob Monaco shows a study in determination. 2. In preparation for his upcoming match Mark Connelly takes advantage of the trainer’s kit, a necessary item for any sport. 3. The wrestlers took pride in conditioning. Bob DiStefano gains winning points as he outlasts his Winchester opponent. 4. Senior Al Flint checks his starshooting in the soon to be demolished range of the red brick building. 5. A steady performer Dave Sullivan nears the finish of the Medford course. 6. Awaiting the official time results, Coach Jim Whittaker prepares to assemble his relay team. 7. Steve Baberadt glances ahead to the finish line as he keeps pace in a three mile run against Everett. cross country, rifle, swimming, wrestling WRESTLING TEAM: FRONT ROW: Phil Briatico, Sean Connelly, Jim Reynolds, Sergei Skiffing- ton, Kevin Murray, Mark Connelly, John Rafuse, John Eccleston, Berny Shidlow, Brian O ' Boyle. MIDDLE ROW: Bobby Ryan, Mike Hannon, George Gerard, Jimmy Connolly, John Swasnsen, Dean Skiffington, Bob DiStefano, Tony Provitola. TOP ROW: Asst. Coach Allesandro Campia, Mike Hallahan, Dennis Trodden, Tom Monahan, Ed McPhee, Frank Tenaglia, Joe O’Keefe. Ed Lenehan, Mike Jolki, Chris Colman, Coach John Lopresti.

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Rifle 12 19 Acton Malden 818 850 12 21 Wayland 803 840 1 2 Braintree 843 870 1 4 Gloucester 853 875 1 9 Cath. Mem. 864 827 1 16 S. Weymouth 864 709 1 23 Holbrook 851 820 1 25 Billerica 867 713 1 30 Watertown 831 806 2 1 Norwood 846 808 2 6 Watertown 753 718 Won 7 Lost 4 Tied 0 1. Intent on improving his shooting, senior Kevin Johnson cleans his rifle during the Norwood match. 2. Displaying the enthusiasm that marked the season, Scott Leabman and Jim Harries spring out to pace a congested race at Everett. 3. Girls were in their first season on the Cross Country scene. Captain Dianne Murphy was the team ' s strongest runner. 4. Confidently emerging from the water, junior Chuckie loven awaits his time in the freestyle. 5. Many argued that the record did not show how good a season the wrestling team really had. Senior Mark Connelly drives his Medford opponent to the mat. 6. Junior Mike Hallahan locks a Haverhill opponent. 7. Coaching the rifle team for his last year, John Carroll scopes the results of the final league match. 8. Three year diver Robin Hallohan. CROSS COUNTRY: FRONT ROW: Ron Stone, Susan Doleman, Art Eld, Steve Baberadt, Scott Leabman, Diane Murphy, Bob Foley, Laurie Mitchell, David Kn ox, Scott Harries. Greg Plati. TOP ROW: Coach John O ' Brien, Gary McCarthy, Robert Tucci, Susan Murphy, David Sullivan, Russell Warren, Mike Derrin, Mike Knox, Janice DeFelice, Karen Lavargna, Leslie LaVoie, Judy Burgess. 20 cross country, rifle, swimming, wrestling