Monsignor Bonner High School - Bon Aire Yearbook (Drexel Hill, PA)

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The brilliant record of the 1961 oars- men sets a high standard which this yearis team would be proud to equal. The Bonner Crew returned champs from the Stoteshury Regatta of 1961 and placed second in the Schoolboy Nation- als in Washington, D.C. This year s crew- men have benefited by the experience, training, and the navigation planning of Mr. George Mattson. They stand ready to maintain their position of leadership in Catholic League Crew. THE BASIC TRAJECTORY for this yearis crew team is destined to boost it to city-wide fame. The banner year of 1961 sparked the enthusiasm of all, and when the call for candi- dates came., the turnout was overwhelming. Here Mr. Mattson fstandingl with a careful eye, selects the boys most able to help the tearn again attain victory. GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT-The cur- rent varsity eight, hoping to surpass their prede- cessors' feats, cheerfully carry their shell down to the river to begin practice. Included in this stellar group are ileft to right! Captain T. Halfpenrly, P. Jonik, J. McHugh, C. Reimel, G. Meger, G. Livengood, T. Franey, W. Mc- Casker, and coxswain F. Guaraldo. Bonner 04RZ1' der:

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dllflllg Me be gfzfs. .. THE 'BONNER BATSMEN for '62 include fkneelingl Lou Mongielli, Jack Dick, Rich In Baseball, as in any other sport, the human factors such as speed, agility, and power are required of a fine athlete. At Bonner, a combi- nation of rookies and veterans embodies this year's Friars. Under the able guidance of coach Tom Sabol and moderator Fr. Duff, the future for our batsmen looks bright. A hall club is only as good as its pitching staff, and the Friars are counting on the able underclassmen to furnish the added thrust. With stars like .lack Hamilton, John Connor, and Joe Cunningham, Bonner is sure to burn up the proverbial diamond in an all-out effort to gain the Championship. Carupi, Ray DePaula, .lim Proud. fStandingJ Mr. Sabol fm:-lchl, .lack Hamilton, John Con- ner, Bob Vent, Fred Bayer, John Ranelli, Pat McCrea, Joe Cunningham, Bill Coyle, Ed. Rog- ers fmanagerl. RE-ENTRY-Fleet-footed Jim Proud, in an attempt to steal, home, is thwarted by Pat Mc- Crea. Roy DePaula, a steady batsman, steps back to avoid the on-coming Proud. Scenes such as this one are typical of the always-alert Friars who relentlessly capitalize on their opponents' errors. LAYING THE GROUND WORK-Mr. Sabol instructs John Connor and .lack Hamilton, two of Bonneris star performers, in some funda- mentals. In order to create a championship team, he must iron out the smallest error he- setting the Bonner nine. For his fine job as manager and coach much credit is due him.

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on conf e! DRIVERS FOR '62 were composed of Mr. John Connors, Fr. Francis Dreger and Mr. Jerome Dougherty, moderators. Team members were Tony Yost, Charlie Naspinski, George Muir and Bill Nee. CONTROLLER--Fr. Francis Dreger, a fine golfer in his own right, pays close attention to the tean1's form during a practice. F ollow-through and concentration are the elements that make a good golfer. At Bonner, Fr. Dreger has the job of developing high calibre linksmen. Bon- ner has enjoyed a commendable record in the past, and hopes are high for the team this year. Last year the team's first taste of defeat came in the final round of a hard-fought play-off match with St. James. Hard work and a little luck may be the magic formula which will provide the thrust needed to bring the golf team right on target to the Masters Cup. FLIGHT READINESS-Bill Nee, top Friar on the Catholic League golf tour, executes a per- fect chip shot. Bill's accurate iron shots estab- lished his reputation and improved his score with each succeeding match.