Mohawk High School - Totem Yearbook (Bessemer, PA)

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Team Wins W.P.I.A.L. Title The 1988 boys’ team did what had been done only twice before in any sport in the school’s history, they won the W.P.I.A.L. team championship on May 6 at Mars High School. Along with that title, they also won their 5th sec- tion title in 8 years. This year's record was 14 wins and 0 losses. This year's team was led by Senior Allen Hodge with 285 points. Senior Clint Paden 222 points, Senior Duane Lombard 173.5 points, Junior Mike Hartzell 152 points, Senior Tim Murphy 114 points, and Senior Tom Leslie 85.5 points. This year the boys received 74 med- als, 24 ribbons, 3 team trophies, and I team plaque. Two records were set this year. They were in the pole vault, Tom Leslie 12’U”. and the 400 Meter Relay Team consisting of Mike McCutcheon, Duane Lombard, Brian King, and Clint Paden with a time of 43.94 seconds. The boys finished 1st in the Trojan Classic held at Center High School, 2nd at the Mercer Invitational, and 2nd at the Tri-County meet. Fifteen boys qualified for the W.P.I.A.L. Individual Finals held at South Side Beaver High School. They were 3200 Meter Relay Team: Ken Hen- ry Joe Weber, Bill Klobetanz, Jeff Ar- giro; 110 Meter High Hurdles: Mike Hartzell; 1(H) Meter Dash: Mike McCut- cheon, Brian King; 1600 Meter Run: Tim Murphy, Tim McDowell; 400 Meter Re- lay: Mike McCutcheon, Duane Lombard, Brian King, Clint Paden; 300 Meter Int. Hurdles: Mike Hartzell 200 Meter Dash: Clint Paden; 3200 Meter Run: Tim Mc- Dowell; 1000 Meter Relay: Mike Hart- zell, Ralph McConnell Clint Paden, Jeff Argiro: Shot Put: Allen Hodge: Long Jump: Duane Lombard Discus: Allen Hodge; Triple Jump: Duane Lombard; Pole Vault: Tom la slie and Randy Book. Special congratulations to Allen Hodge, discus, and the 400 Meter Relay team for qualifying for the State Meet, which was held at Shippensburg State University on May 27-28, 1988. Allen placed 9th. Kxtra special congratula- tions to the 400 Meter Relay Team (Mike McCutcheon, Duane Lombard, Brian King, Clint Paden) for placing (ith at the State Meet. These boys received medals for their great performance. This is the first time in 13 years that Mohawk received medals at the State Meet. Mr. Lape said, “This year was the highlight of my 22 year coaching career. Congratulations on an excellent year. GOOD LUCK next season and keep up the Mohawk tradition, winning! 1988 Season Record Mohawk 77 . . . Moniteau 41 Mohawk 91 . . . Western Beaver 26 Mohawk 89 . . . Laurel 61 Mohawk IK).. . New Brighton 40 Mohawk 94.5 . . . Riverside 55.5 Mohawk 109 . . . Shenango 41 Mohawk 101 . . . Neshannock 49 Mohawk 109 . . . Farrell 41 Mohawk 118 . . . Union 32 Mohawk 95.5 . . . Wilmington 54.5 W.P.I.A.L. “AA’ ' Semi-Final Playoffs Mohawk 104 . . . Riverside 45 Mohawk 99 . . . Freeport 51 W.P.I.A.L. ‘‘AA’ ' Team Championship Mohawk 100 . . . Quaker Valley 50 Mohawk 83.5 . . . Mars 66.5 This season was extra special for many reasons. One of which is that Mr I.ape celebrated his 200th win. Congratulations, again!! 27

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W.P.I.A.L. Champs MOHAWK 1983 A A WPIAL MOHAWK TRACK CHAMPS 1988 Track Champs (1) Statisticians: Leslie Gagliano, Laura Gennaro, Arlyn Andrews, Mar)’ Laskovics, Julie Grebenz, Sherry Barr, Chris Cunningham, Shelby Perretta, Man Beth Emery, Tracy Gallo. Heather Duncan. Marlys Bissett (2) Mike Giuliano, Asst. Coach; David McKinney, Joe Hasson. Mitch Mullen. Todd Lape, Duane Lombard, Tom Leslie, Allen Hodge, Clint Paden, Ray Larsen Tim Murphy. Ron Lape, Head Coach (3) Paul Harper. Asst. Coach; Jason Vankirk, Bill Spratley, Bob Freed, Shawn Cossin, Jeff Badger. Mike Hartzell. George Pastore. Stuart Williams, Bob Stanley. Jason Hunter (4) Brian Spohn, Troy Stanley, Jeff Argiro Ralph McConnell, Ted Beeghly. Randy Book, Ken Henry. Gary Veon. Mark Gibson, Lou Greco (5) Tim McDowell, Eric Craig, Tom Shaw. Bill Klobetanz, Mike McCutcheon. Brian Kerr, Joe Weber. Shawn Hammers. Eric Butch, Mike Blasko, Charles McKee (6) Sean Dogherty, Shawn Jackson, Bill Durbin. Jason Pastore, Tim Long, Ken Har mon. David Gleghorn, Mark McKee, Andy Shillinhburg. Mike Robinson, Mark McAnlis, Rob Hodge (7) Managers: Jason Houk, John Lemmon. Aaron Cameron, Jim La- desic, Andy Kushma, Charles Fitch (missing from photo: Andrea Young, Melissa Johnson, and Brian King) 26

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Statisticians: (front, lr) Julie Grebenz, Sherry Barr, Andrea Young, Chris Cunningham. Tracy Gallo, Shelby Perretta, Mary Laskovics (back, l r) Heather Duncan, Laura Gennaro, Melissa Johnson, Mary Beth Emery, Marlys Bissett, Arlyn Andrews Coaches: Mr Mike Giuliano, Asst. Coach; Mr. Ron Lape, Head Coach; Mr. Paul Harper. Asst. Coach