Norte Del Rio High School - Carousel Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

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.we- wp Bob Rickman awaits return on 'L the tennis court with his doubles partner, Bob Albers. lt's the prettiest pose we've ever seen Alex . . . Pete Pinto scores first run of the season . . . against San Juan. Lee Stewart has his eye on the plate as he pitches in one of the many practice sessions.

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i5'P0ll'TY Ill' REVIEW The winning of our first Metropolitan League Football Championship was due to a combination of things- the desire to win, instilled by an excellent coaching staff, composed of head coach Ron Siegrist, who since has returned to his alma mater, Oregon State, Jack Brown, the incoming head coach, and assistants Willie Misquez and Bill Tarrow. These men have put more than a little time and effort into building this team of championship caliber. However, desire has to be matched with ability and this year's team was not lacking here. It is hard to single out individual stars on this team. True, there were those who made all-city teams, but there were many others, some equally deserving of mention, who contributed greatly to such a successful season. Bob Lazark, all-city and Northern California, is probably most remembered for his fine running, passing, and also his fine defensive end play, but what of the running of Pete Haro, John Garcia, Alex Viramontes and Al Biancani, the spectacular breakaway threat until injured midway through the season, or the blocking and defensive play of Buzz Lewis and Dennis Marzigliano, blocking backs in the single wing formation used by the Dons, or of such fine linemen as Doug York, Jerry Neil, John Farrell, Rich Vercruyssen, Ken Devarney, Dale Hoppe, Bill Hewitt, Gene Natali, and Dave Altobell. These are not all, many others will return for what we hope will be another champion- ship team. But championships are not easily come by as the members of this year's team know, they will not for- get the many long hours on the practice field, or the heartbreak after the loss to Sacramento, when it appeared the championship had slipped through our fingers. Many things will not be forgotten by the members of this team, and they will not be forgotten by Norte. ln basketball, Coach Youngstrom's five ended the season with a creditable tie for third place after being in contention for second until the final game of the season which we lost to our archrival, Grant. Seniors dominated the basketball scene this year as John Feusi, Dick Moore, Phil Veare, Bob Albers, Pete Haro, and Howard Rankin were the men to see the most action throughout the year. The Dons never quite reached the heights hoped for, at times playing brilliant ball, at times very mediocre. The Dons were hurt by transfers and suspensions, so all in all, it was a very satisfactory season. Returning letterman Bob Lazark, Dick Moore, Alex Viramontes, T. W. Jones, Doug York, John Garcia, and Lee Stewart greeted new coach Angelo Costello as the Don baseball team, bolstered by the addition of Bob Copren, Spencer Peterson, Pete Pinto, Tom Greenwood, and Jack Boden, began the season with a number of fine show- ings pointing to a very successful season. As this was written, Dicky Moore, John Garcia and Alex Viramontes were wielding potent bats, with Pete Pinto and Bob Lazark showing signs of coming around. Bob Copren, Lee Stewart and Spencer Peterson, except for a little wildness, were handcuffing opposing batters. T. W. Jones and Doug York completed the starting lineup as the Dons defensive play settled down after some rocky first games. Two wins over San Juan, one over James Marshall and a close loss to Bishop Armstrong in which we outhit the Falcons summarized the early season play. McClatchy appeared to be the team to beat in Metro League play, but if the Don potential iells, watch out Lions! ln track Coach Brown greeted a larger number of tryouts than in recent years. Al Biancani, senior returning letterman and one of the best 100 and 440 men in the area, brighten the Dons outlook as a fine crop of under- classmen made surprising early season showings. John Mullen in the sprints, Jim Houser, Howard Nanninga, Dave Gordon, Art Jaime, Eddie Gibson and John Feusi all showed good early form and prospects were for one of the most successful track seasons in Norte's history. Being undefeated in pre-season play with five returning letterman, the tennis team had an excellent oppor- tunity of making this the team's most successful season. Coach Bud McCoy welcomed returning letterman Bob Albers, Jim Duerner, John Kromer, Larry Lauszus and Bob Rickman. All are seniors, excepting.Kromer, so this appeared to be the year, and pre-season play brought a smile to Coach McCoy's face as his men were undefeated at the time of this writing. K Having a successful season, this year's golf team, under the direction of coach Carl Youngstrom, did a fine job representing themselves as a part of Norte. With returning letterman Harlan Krantz, who is one of the areas top contender, Norte held her ground very nicely. Norte's swimming team did not win very many meets this season but they still made a good showing against the rough competition. Next years team will be without the outstanding services of Lee DeMoss, who swam the 100 yd. butterfly and Captain Bob Carpenter, 200 yd. free style and 120 yd. Ind. Medley. But there will be some good returning letterman in Co-captain Holly Hollingsworth, 50 yd. and 700 yd. free style, Frank Hickox, 100 yd. backstroke, and Steve Lagergren, 100 yd. breast stroke. -75-

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