Mohawk High School - Totem Yearbook (Bessemer, PA)

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 th Grade Team (kneeling) Jeremy Weber, Sam Barfield. Don Freeman, Don Esenwein (standing) John McCready. Gary Gleghorn, Pete Wagner, Dan Byler, Chris Barber, Dave Herman 9th Grade Team (kneeling) Jason Farone. Aaron Cameron, Jamie Bellstrom, Kevin Huncik, Steve Bright (standing) Eric Craig, Mike Robinson, Jason Van Kirk, Tim Long, Mark McAnlis. Shawn Jackson Junior High Does Well The ninth grade Junior High Basketball Team fin- ished third in the Lawrence County Junior High Basketball League with an 11-5 record. The team was led by top scor- er and Co-Captain Mark Mro- zek. Jason Van Kirk led the team in rebounding. The team greatly improved and should do well in the future. The eighth grade team fin- ished with an excellent 15-2 record and tied for first place with Ellwood. The leading scorer was Joe Gallo with 180 points. Rob Andrews and Ja- son Williamson combined to lead the team in rebounding. The two offensive, as well as defensive, keys were Gary We- ber and David Vendemia. The team did great and is looking forward to next year’s season. The seventh grade team finished with a 4-6 record. Donald Esenwein led in scor- ing with 73 points. The coaches, Mr. Dorn Mioni, Mr. Archie Donofrio, and Mr. John Dombeck, did an excellent job with the teams and are very appreciated. 8th Grade Team (kneeling) Billy Mills, Keith Glams, Steve McConnell, Sean Fadden. Greg Erskine (standing) Ben Reeder, Steve Slater, Rob Andrews, Jason Williamson, Dave Vendemia, Joe Gallo 20

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Two Years In A Row After blistering August sessions, aquatic autumn, broken bones, and ca- reer injuries, the MHS Football Team still molded a winner. The team had a bond of pride and unity that held them together. Sophomores stepped in to re- place Seniors and bruised, battered run- ning backs played with a never-say-die attitude. This was a great way to start a school year. A football team that was 7-3, 5-3 in league. It was the second straight win- ning season, and the best since 1965. F-ven though they did not make the play- offs, the team played with the heart of champions, scoring 205 points and only giving up 15.9 points per game. Junior Greg Vogel led thf team with 579 yards rushing, while Brian King's seven touchdowns was tops on the team. Senior David Benedict led the team with 74 tackles, 31 solo. Shawn Primavere’s 7 aerial thefts led the defense. Vogel with 4 fumble recoveries led in that dept. Ju- nior Matt Houck passed for 794 yards and 7 touchdowns. The season started with a 19-6 victory over Freedom. The team continued with a 32-0 romp over Neshannock, the biggest win margin in eight years. The season ended by stunning Farrell 27-21 at Farrell. All the hard work began in November 1986 when Howie Galbreath, Rich McConnell, Dave Benedict, and Mark Frederick were named Captains. The four worked all winter and spring condi- tioning the team. They also had fund- raisers that supplied the team with equipment. The players and coaches are not the only ones who should take credit for the winning season. Let's not forget the man- agers, band, cheerleaders, and the faith- ful fans w ho showed up in heat, rain, and cold. With a strong group of lettermen re- turning next year, the Warriors should improve the 7-3 record and make the playoffs. GOOD LUCK! 198 7 Season Record Mohawk 19 Freedom 6 Mohawk 10 |. . . t'nion Mohawk 19 . Mercer 0 Mohawk 7 , . . . Shenango 24 Mohawk 32 . . Neshannock 0 Mohawk 34 . . . . West Middlesex 14 Mohawk 21 .. . . l-aurel 41 Mohawk 23 Nonhgate 8 Mohawk 13 Wilmington 38 Mohawk 27 Farrell 21 1987 Warrior Team (row 1) Brian Kerr. Henry Briggs, Joe Weber, Jim Graham. Brian King, AJ. McCree. Chris Innocenzi. Bill Klobetanz, Mike McCutcheon, Roceo Bara, Jason Houk (row 2) Chris McKim. Randy Book. Tom Leslie, Paris N'ocera, Craig Donghia, Brad Bartlone, Jack Martz, Nick Diana, Ira Guthrie, Bob Covert. Pete Andrews, Jim Vance. Mark Frederick (row 3) Coach Giuliano, Coach Donofrio, TJ. Donofrio, Mike Gordon, David Benedict, Rich McConnell, Gary Barnes, Clint Paden. Ted Beeghly, Mike Hartzell, Jeff Argiro, Shawn Primavere, Roy McFate (row 4) Coach Mioni, Coach Nottingham. Coach Hodge, Brian Dougherty, John Chill. Wes Yarletts, Shawn Macri, Matt Maravola, Howie Galbreath, Charlie Gibson (row 5) Coach Kemper, Coach Mazzocco. Coach Meyers, Mark Soderston, Tom Romano. Jay Wooley, Greg Vogel, Chuck McKee, Terry Kemper. Ken Henry, Matt Houck. Allen Hodge. Gary Veon 19

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Scorecard Mohawk 46 Mohawk 44 Mohawk 54 . Mohawk 48 Mohawk 24 . Mohawk 34 Mohawk 48 Mohawk 31 . . Mohawk 45 Mohawk 43 . Mohawk 62 . Mohawk 72 . . Mohawk 76 . Mohawk 45 Mohawk 43 . Mohawk 55 . . Mohawk 51 . Mohawk 30 . . Mohawk 54 . . Mohawk 46 . . Beaver Slippery Rock Center New Brighton Farrell Laurel . Union Laurel . Union . Neshannock . Shenango . Wilmington . Villa Maria Farrell . Laurel . Union Neshannock . Shenango Wilmington Brentwood They did it again The Girls Basketball Team finished the season with a record of 7-13. This is the 8th consecutive season the girls made it to the W.P.I.A.L. Playoffs; It’s their 9th overall. Four of the seven lettermen will return next year. They are Ronda Book, Gretchen Hopper, Diane Kukich, and Amy Leslie. The oth- er three lettermen are Shannon Arena, Jacalyn McKinney, and Penny Sizer. Jacalyn McKinney was to the 1st Team All-Section. Shannon Arena and Jaca- lyn McKinney were on the Lawrence County All-Star Team, which played against the Mercer County All-Stars. Junior High Girls The 1987-88 Mohawk Junior High Girls Basketball Team had a very successful season. Their record was 12-2, losing only to New Wilmington and Ellwood City by a slight margin. Mr. Swanson said, “This year’s team was fast, well-balanced, and enthusiastic, as well as good shooters. They had a lot of hustle and proved to be a good team. He also said, We had a GREAT year!” Seniors Amy McCready, Jacalyn McKinney, Miss Kelly (coach). Shannon Arena, Penny Sizer, Jennifer Cummins 21