Newton South High School - Regulus Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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Girls' Swimming 'ront ow: Dtnise. Anderson, Ruth Bt r ren, Ditdrt Andtrson. Second How: Ioyct Upptnhtim, Pam Alberts Lori tioldmin. K ithy Strange. Erica Schnitzer, Lirli t,hi1ir'ivtlotti. Sue Bimcl. Karen Ttichtr. Third Ron: Coach Bill Crimes Cissy DeRosa. Linda McMullen. Athena ' Choojiin, Marie Ceraci, Iinice Pearson Lisa Diutsh Heidi Klein. ., X -1 I . J' Like last year, this year's Newton South Girls' Swim Team had a split record of 5-5. However, this year's losses, unlike last year's, were mere two or three point deficits, which demonstrate the teams vast improve- ment. Coach Bill Grimes said, Having more depth would have helped us get the few extra points to win those close meets. We had some excellent swimmers, but not enough back-up to make the difference. All things con- sidered, we did very well. The team, indeed, did very well. Senior Tri-captains Ruth Berggren, Dierdre Anderson, and Denise Anderson, Iunior Carla Chiaravelotti, and Sophomore Karen Hay- den qualified for the Girls' Interscholastic Regional Swimming Championship. Each of the girls competed in the 200-medley or the 400-freestyle medley. Both of the relay teams set school records, and the 400-freestyle relay qualified for the finals. The following week, Ruth, Dierdre, Denise, and Karen participated in the state championships. They competed in the medley relay and the 400-freestyle relay. Karen competed individually in the 100-yard freestyle and she set a school record of 59.3 in the event. Diving was also a major key for the girls' swim team as Senior Erica Campbell displayed her talent through- out the season. Thus, this productive season was the result of a total team effort. 26 is 'C IP' if . . J . -fit X .. M... G. ,. .,, .el .i. , Q if f A QM .W .wx e g. 25 'J iff? , -. we we 'A+ W Q V ' SRCSS1- 5 if 331-S. is Q . t uv' .Sui t ,. - -.1 .Lv Q.-Q-g K

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astra--aw Q 1-A N4 , j ,H ,-W -ple - .wt ts w--a-...,.-, -......, restling The 1979-1980 season was to be a rebuilding one for the Newton South Wrestling Team. But many fine unex- pected performances were turned in from wrestlers. and the team finished the season with a record just below five hundred. Captain Ben Schwalb led the team by example on and off the mat. Coing into the final match of the season. Schwalb posted a perfect 14-0 record. Ben also took first place in the Catholic Memorial Christmas Tournament at 140 lbs. Senior Scott Buffington was also a key factor in the success of the team, Buffington wrestled ex- ceptionally well all season, and he placed second in the Christmas Tourney at 147 lbs. Next years team will miss the fine wrestling of Schwalb and Buffington. Cther members of the team turned in strong perform- ances to account for the teams victories. Senior Andy Payne filled in at 134 lbs. early in the season to help out the squad. At 100 lbs., Iunior Rick Iaques and Soph- omore Lee Silverstein picked up many key victories for the team. First year Iuniors, Phil Miller and Bill Rey- nolds, at 187 and 167, respectively, showed great prom- ise for the future as did Sophomores, Scott Brightman at 114 and David MacDonald at 128. Iuniors, Brad Croper, Andy Cohen, and Carl Shishmanian, showed much im- provement from their first years and will provide strength for next year's squad. The team's success is due to the hard work of Coaches Chuck Hurwitz and Paul Murphy. First Bow Andrew Paine C pt Ben Schwalb Scott Buffington Set ond Bon ll x a urs tx o en ot rightman id ro x MitDonald C irl Shishmanian Dennis Murphy Bill Rs ynolds Phil Miller lhird ow flL,l1 hut urxxi Z Silu rstf in Ron lxlingsbt ig lNlllxE Dultk in tills r o me rt 1 t Ro if r Shont Coach P iul Murphx T' .T f , ' 'V 1, TH . ' Rigkp' I'q An lb' C hi . St: t B ' ' , Bri C 'per. Da 'id it fcit- ic :it H fi . LW em iv -. R i- Wht-. I-it 25

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N gf I Boys' Swimming Lydi- lille lllgis ,-.M Ti' .... rnnfdgl ma.. .MQ V ' ta. 'l .xxwwlfdvhbvfvbg 1 '33 fzl2'4t First How: Chris Madden. Ned Campbell. Alan Wayne. Second Row: Mark Lipoff. Steve Pilavin, Bryan Tan, Capt, Harry Raphael, Capt. David Samuels. Bob Coodman. Ken Wolf. Third How: Coach Bill Crimes, Adam Pressman. Pierre Sasson, Doug Ferguson, Ted Leavitt. David Pill, Eddie Diaz, Paul Tolley. Scott Powell. It has been a fun season highlighted by many sur- prises and lots of hard work and outstanding team growth and development said Coach Bill Crimes. The returning swimmers along with many new faces con- tributed to the teams performance. The outstanding captains David Samuels and Harry Raphael led the team. David took first place in his many events and Harry excelled in the backstroke and diving setting a new Newton South diving record of 189 by breaking the old record of 164. Ned Campbell and Chris Madden have been two of the team's most consistent swimmers, and will be helpful to next year's team. Two very devoted team members, Bob Goodman and Ted Leavitt. were also great assets to the team. Bobs main event was the back stroke, where he provided the team with the depth it needed. Ted Leavitt's determination and hard work have shown through in many difficult events. Other fine swimmers this year were promising soph- omores Mike Berwin and Mark Lipoff. Mikes tre- mendous effort paid off as his times consistently im- proved. Seniors David Pill, Pierre Sasson, and Steven Pilivan will be greatly missed next year. The entire team helped South achieve a respectable record in a very difficult league. Though the team lost a few close meets. Newton South often overwhelmed its opponents. David Samuels best described the season and the team spirit by saying, The team work and the members' support for each other are what made this season as much fun as it was. I ,.-. 4 .21