Richmond Heights High School - Yearbook (Richmond Heights, OH)

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V Waiting. Thrc a members of the Spartans t after a, nee, wfiile the final rtajH emerged victorious 2 « ESPECTABILITY, now Iiere A growing sport in our country is running, and likewise the sport of cross country is becoming a respectable sport at Richmond Heights. Throughout the 1983-84 season the Spartans were paced by captains Joe Gorup and Kevin Smyth. Gorup a return- ing state qualifier, led the Spartans by fin- ishing first in nine of eleven races run during the season. The season began slowly with four losses in a row. The Spartans then defeated Cardinal to notch their first win of the season. The runners then lost the next three to make their record 1-7. The team then came to life , stated first year coach Kevin Derrick. The cross country won their final three matches to finish 4-7 for the season. Captain Joe Gorup was the mainstay of the Spartan cross country team. Joe was selected to the first team ESC, and was also selected as News Herald runner of the week. Among some of Joe ' s other ac- complishments was setting a new home course record of 17:24, which broke the old record by more than one minute. Considered a serious threat to repeat his | state appearance, Joe did not do well in postseason tournaments because of illness. ! The Spartans second man was captain ; Kevin Smyth, a returning letterman from last year. Mark Bremic a sophomore run- ner for the Spartans said, Kevin was our : emotional leader, he was always the one to push us all just a little harder . The team consisted of seven members, five of them being returning lettermen. There were also five seniors on the team. Joining the two captains were seniors Jim Pawlowski, Fred Buck, and Steve Organiscak. —C.C. 88 Cross Country

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Organization? The junior varsity team just finished shaking hands with the Newbury Black Knights. The girls lost this hard fought game 2-7. JV Powerl Freshman Lesley Witherite pitched regu- larly for the junior varsity squad. The team was not very successful, but gained much experience. In full strength! Kathi Kelly hits a single to help the Spartans beat Beachwood 5-4: Kathi had six hits-; and five RBI ' s for the season. l-s [ 1983 GIrU Softball Team: Front Row: Jenny Varga, Cathy Diane DelBalsc Rossoll, Chris Bill, Sue DlFrancisco, Sharon Distler. Middle Row: Norm Maneri. Barb Penny, Kim Meyer, Sue Haas. Michelle Hoffman. Back Row: Kim Markusic, Peggy Brown, Kathlcnc Kelly, Coach 1983 Girls Softball 9-9-0 RHHS Opp 6 Chardon 3 6 Solon 18 20 Cardinal 8 6 Andrews 7 8 Solon 14 2 Kirtland 15 9 Beachwood 5 15 Cardinal 4 9 Chardon 10 1 Hawkcn 8 5 Beachwood 4 4 Newbury 3 12 Newbury 10 6 Kirtland 7 6 Berkshire 9 4 Berkshire 6 12 Cuy Hts. 2 17 Warrensville Tournament 2 11 Grand Valley 23 11 Hathaway Brown 14 19 Warrensville 14 2 Kirtland 15 3 Beachwood 17 Softball 87

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The final approach. Mark Bremic gives his all as he runs toward the finish line. Waiting for him are Kevin Smyth and Coach Derrick. The Spartans de- feated Beachwood 21-36 and raised their record to 3-7. Food. Members of the Spartans cross country team feast on doughnuts and apple cider along with members of opposing teams. Such was the sight after all home meets. Here comes Freddie. Senior runner Fred Buck sprints to the finish line with a competitor hot on his trail. Fred won the race but the Spartans lost to CIbv. Central Catholic 30-25 1983-84 Cross Country 4-7 Pawlowski, Capt Ke RHHS 0pp. 31 Berkshire 26 31 Ledgemont 26 37 Aurora 24 29 Gilmour 27 23 Cardinal 34 35 Independence 23 39 Kirtland 19 30 C.C. Catholic 25 20 Warrensville 42 21 Beachwood 36 26 Newbury 29 Cross Country 89