Martin Van Buren High School - Futura Yearbook (Queens Village, NY)

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2.1 5 'iw t N N Coach Stan Keslonsky reviews the match schedule of the season. Bottom Row, left to right: Mark Solaz, Eric Rubin, Jeffery Ferstman, Craig Silverman, Scott Canner, Robert Lewis. Top Rom Left to Right: Rob Blakely, Steven Block, Steven Flesher, Leo11ardkTreihaft, Arthur Brovn, Scott Robinson, Steven Kellner, Mark Bernstein, Stan Kos ons y With many returning players, Van Buren's Boy's Tennis Team has the advantage of experience. ln the first division of the P.S.A.L. the team en- gages in matches against such schools as John Adams, Forest Hills, Beach Channel, Jamacia, and Far Rockaway. Competition consists of, as in girls' tennis, three singles mat- ches, and two doubles matches. Toughest competition has proven to be against Forest Hills and Jamacia. This season was the first for Mr. Stan Keslonsky, the Coach, who previously coached girls tennis at Jamacia High. Mr. Keslonsky antici- pates a successful coaching career at V.B. Scott Robinson makes a good get for the ball. Rob Blakely practices indoors by hitting against the gym wall. BOY'S TENNIS 65

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E RE l'l0.I After seasons of frustration and near misses, the boy's swim team has finally caught the elusive brass ring of victory in P.S.A.L. B division. Under the direction of second year coach Bill Weintraub, V.B.'s mermen swam through an undefeated season, culminating with their taking the city Championship title in a meet with Jackson High School at Brooklyn Col- lege. The team, with many under- classmen returning next year, looks like it may be on the way to many more victorious seasons. Eddie Ruskowskl butterflies during practice at school. Could l have a towel please? x Coach Weintraub records results during a meet.