Malden High School - Maldonian Yearbook (Malden, MA)

Page 30 text:

the talent was there but injuries prevailed The hopes of a promising season for the 79 soccer team abruptly came to an end when a string of unforeseen injuries took its toll on the starting line-up. After an opening season tie with highly favored Medford, a strong team effort that produced a 1-0 night game win over Arlington, and a 3-2 victory over Haverhill, the Boosters thought that they were well on their way. The game at Revere proved to be the turning point of the season after co¬ captain Gary Cohen was sidelined with torn ligaments. It seemed that the first-aid kit was never closed. Hampered by a lack of depth, it seemed whenever a regular was out of action, it was bad news. Senior John Carpenter played with bone chips in his feet for much of the season. An early injury to Larry Hunt forced the defense to overcompensate by playing with four full backs. There were some bright spots, however. Team passing and individual skills definitely improve with each soccer year at MHS. At times the team resembled a cohesive unit with a strong defense, but inconsistency prevailed. The 79 season produced five night games, a fact that proves soccer is on its way among local supporters. The team did not let the fans down. A “spectacular” to say the least, tie, with tourney bound Medford, proved the popularity of night game soccer. With four regulars out of action the booters rallied with two fourth quarter goals to put a blemish on the Medford record. The Haverhill game was definitely enjoyable for the faithful spectators who put up with the cold October night air. A well displayed ball control game showed that Malden was capable of good soccer. The M.H.S. Booster Club has emerged as a supporting organization and sponsored the team’s banquet. George Gerard was the leading scorer and Larry Hunt and Joe Ciavarro received all-star recognition. Malden lacked varsity goaltending experience but Gary Manley and Roy Souza played better than could have been expected. Eddie Flynn, Scott Mahoney and Super- Sub Gary Dortona gained experience. 26 soccer

Page 29 text:

( - LOOKING BACK Dr. Joel Saperstein, an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Malden, was sports editor of the 1956 Maldonian. A self-confessed procrastinator, he remembers most the panic of deadlines. “High school sports play an essential role in social development. Although it was always frantic, I enjoyed being part of that scene while I was sports editor of the book. I don’t think I ever had as many friends as I had then. The staff practically lived together we spent so much time on the book. The yearbook was like, or has become for me a kind of natural high when I meet those friends today or have reason to recall those years. I 1. Seniors Jean Byrne, Linda DiPersio, Karen Rucci, Gary Cohen, Barbara Brown and Alison Nigro look over some new photographs. 2. Carbons from copy sheets is a common sight on deadline day. Maldonian editor Barbara Brown collects the copy paper. 3. Treasurer Phyllis Tavano and Jackie Jones discuss Maldonian finances as Millie Tortorella calls for ads. 4. Adviser Richard Appleyard, editor Gail Hegarty, and Eve Spencer discuss plans for copy. 5. Seniors Bill Mini and Lisa Shwartz review their stories for a Blue and Gold issue 6. Editor Marjorie Raible and Advisor Thomas Maher talk over ideas for a headline. 7. Eve Spencer stuffs envelopes with completed Maldonian layouts. 8. Lisa Verge finds an ideal spot for concentrating on her Blue and Gold story. Maldonian: First Row: Linda DiPersio, Fatima Maltzman, Mark Kierstead, Gary Cohen, Debbie Broady, Chuck loven, David Nigro. Second Row: Sandy Zipperi, Phyllis Tavano, Millie Tortorella, Karen Rucci, Nancy Buonopane, Carol Guarino, Gail Hegarty, Linda Williams, Barry McWade. Top Row: Barbara Brown, Alison Nigro, Jean Byrne, Kathy Donahue, Richard Appleyard, Eve Spencer, Jackie Jones. publications

Page 31 text:

1. Gary Manley waits for action during a slow defensive game. 2. Junior Bil l Gearty out slides an Arlington halfback to gain control. 3. All- star fullback Joe Ciavarro heads the ball free of danger. 4. Resembling a seal, Luigi Acierno head-traps a pass against Everett. 5. Coach Fred Wales studies the action on the field, while Gary Dortona prepares to enter. 6. Larry Hunt exhibits the defensive skill which earned him all-star recognition. 7. Injuries hurt this year’s Tornado attack. John Carpenter shows the frustration of being sidelined. 8. Gary Cohen manuevers past an Arlington fullback. 9. Chuck loven added depth and skill to the half back position. Here he starts an offensive attack against Everett.