Northville High School - Palladium Yearbook (Northville, MI)

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' v. Track Team Gains Experience Sujfering from a lack of seasoned players, the 1986 track team struggled through another season. However, in 1987, many veterans runners returned, boasting track ' s most experienced team since 1983. Captains Kevin Haas, John Gird, and Dana Letarfe did very weJJ in long distance, middle distance and sprinting, respectively. Other bright spots included senior sprinters Rich Gird and Matt Hubert, pole vaulter Ray Smit, junior distance run- ner and Ail-American John Frisbee, high jumpers Rob Frazer and John Baumann, and distance runners Pat Naszradi and Greg Newton. Upper left: Dennis Faletti and Paul Osborn schedule runners for an upcoming meet. Upper right: Scott Paredes, John Frisbee, and Steve Paredes patiently await spring and the beginning of track season. Above: Rich Gird, Steve Brooks, Dana Letarte, Kevin Haas, John Gird, John Baumann, and Greg Newrton make up the senior contingent of the NHS track team. MEN ' S TRACK 93

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is:. Women ' s Soccer Heads For Success The 1986 women ' s soccer team inished the season quite success uJ]y, despite the Jack of returning experienced players. The capability o tri-captains Tricia Ducker, )ulie Anger, and Michelle Cross provided leader- ship and support for the entire squad. However, the strength of the Mustangs was in the defense. Including award winning ill Gallagher and Amy Spaman, the team recorded 13 shut-outs in 20 games. Leading the Mustangs in scoring, Jenni Schuerman and odi Smalec each received honorable mentions in the all-division category. The Mustangs managed to reach the regional finals, but were defeated in a close match with Livonia Churchill, despite their gallant effort. Next season should give them a chance to avenge their disappointing loss with all 22 members returning to the team. Lower left: Kim Flading, Heather Sixt, Michelle Cross, Karen Baird, Jacquie Trausch, Julie Anger, Julie Kuff- ner, Shannon Loper, Nikki Grasley, and Jodi Smalec cluster together after a long practice. Lower right: Coach Stan Smalec directs his team on a new play. The soccer team runs through a few final drills before completing their practice. 92 WOMEN ' S SOCCER

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TT Cheerleaders Go To Nationals The 1987 cheerleading squad was the finest ex- ample of talent and precision that NorthviJJe High School ever witnessed. The girls were camp cham- pions, winning first place in overall competition. With the taste of glory still fresh, they went on to the regional competition in Ann Arbor, capturing the title of first runner-up. As if these ac- complishments were not enough, the Northville cheerleaders went to the nationals in Florida and their routine was shown to the nation on cable sta- tion ESPN. In addition to this excellent com- petitive standing, the squad spurred Mustang sports forward with spirit and enthusiasm. Upper right; The varsity cheerleaders tower over the crowd in skill and grace. Lower right: Barb Buck, Robin Strunk, and team sway to the beat. m •1 g- p VARSITY CHEERLEADERS -FRONT ROW: Stacy Cataldo. SECOND ROW; Barb Buck, Missy Smith, Robin Strunk. BACK ROW: Annemarie Sadowski, Lisa Tuckfield, Amy Spaman, Karen Stinson, Susie Rahimi. CHEERLEADING