North Allegheny High School - Safari Yearbook (Wexford, PA)

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Boys' by Larice Duran U1 . . . . . . . . 71C Sw1mm1ng is more than Just a sport, it is an obsession. You work on it everyday and you're always looking forward to the next meet, commented Sr. Jack Wojewski. Teamwork was the most essential part to achieving success at every meet, either personal or for the school. Despite a disap- pointing loss to Smoky Hill early in the season, optimism for the future remained high. With practices both in the morning at about 6:00 a.m., and in the afternoon until 5:30 or 6:00 p.m., no one could accuse these men of not working their hardest. Diving was also an essential part of the team. With a few selected athletes, the diving team was destined for greatness. We worked so hard to be the best that we could possibly be. We got back whatever we put in. If we only gave 5021 at meets or at practices, we didnit expect to get any first places. That's a plain and simple fact, stated Sr. Michael Castelblanco. Each diver took turns in a rotation which consisted of six dives per meet with a wide variety of difficulty levels. Several times a year, as well as at state competition, divers performed eleven dives. Though they may not have taken state, this team did not lack def termination or courage of spirit. Wojewski said it best, You're never good enough. There is always one more record to be broken or just 5! 10ths of a second more to shave off of your time or half a point better on a dive. 9i3 Swimming relays in afternoon practice is Jr. Jonathan Bowman. Swimmers are taught to control breathing and therefore are able to swim more efficiently. rn ,M x. D CQ xlf df :fx Tfx ii? In an afternoon practice Fr. Chris Renko, Soph. Mike Coster, and Sr. John Shelton leap off the starting block to begin practice races. The start is a vital part of any race because a good start can put vital space between you and an opponent. if f Burks

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95? Taking a relaxing breath after a long point against Mullen is Jr. Jen Strine. Strinels atheltic ability allowed her to play extended points. I Girls' ' 1 by Kaley Klanica The girls' tennis team soared with one of the best records since the school has opened. For the first time, the tennis players actually came together and learned what it was like to be a part of the team. This is by far our best season as far as spirit and our playing abilityf remarked Sr. Heather Shaver. At every match, everyone was very spirited and a reputa- tion began to form, the Raptors are the most supportive team competing. All I got to say, is we're as hot as a cup of tea, stated Sr. Helen Syrpes. Tennis involved playing singles and doubles. Doubles partners usu- ally stayed together throughout the year, becoming very close. f'Pui is more than a partner, she's a friend, commented Sr. Janet Sobczyk. Number Two doubles had a very successful year. 'fMy partner and I are the best in the universe, exclaimed Jr. Tara Wittrock. Sometimes, serving posed a problem with doubles teams. 'Tve only hit Susan CReedD twice in the butt serving, said Jr. Jen Strine. Because of the large numbers of girls playing this year, there were several coaches and many bonds were made with them. Our two fe- male coaches, Casey and Mrs. Hammel, were the greatest except for onef' commented Sr. Pui Kalyanamitra. It took her the whole season, but Soph. Katey Vlfheelhouse finally figured out why tennis was so popu- lar. uThe best part is the short skirts, so I can show the boys my butt! Si? Pounding down a if strong backhand volley is ' p t Jr. Marni Dyer. She 5 ' played a competitive role as part ofthe number one doubles team. E on E. O w els fy eie Qjemw

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