Riverside High School - Pathfinder Yearbook (Ellwood City, PA)

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TENNIS Tennis was a new addition to the sports program this year. The team participated in four matches and, though losing all four, made a fine showing while gaining experience for future years. One bright spot in the season was the defeat of the River- side faculty bythe regular tennis team. Despite the record, morale was high throughout the season and the boys played each match with an all out ef- fort. The team had one doubles set which was made up of Bob Lotz and Francis Piper, two of its best per- Row 'I: Tom Sudano, Mike Canich, Brad Thompson. Row 2: Bob Lotz, Francis Piper, Tom Haswell. formers. RECORD Riverside New Castle 5 Riverside Beaver Falls 5 Riverside Western Beaver 3 Riverside Beaver 5 Two of the team's top playets were Bob Lotz and Francis -Piper who made up the doubles team. Mr. Douglass demonstrates the correct grip for holding the racket. 87

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Now that they're asleep Bill, why don't you sit ALL-SPORTS BANQUET The hustle and bustle of May was high- lighted by the All-Sports Banquet. There, the cheerleaders and athletes were awarded their varsity letters for work done during the past year. Other awards presented were the Out- standing Track Man trophy and a trophy presented to the baseball team for past per- formances. Good food and entertainment ac- companied the presentation of awards and gave everyone the enjoyment of a well- rounded evening of activities. Matt McKelvey receives the Outstanding Track Man trophy. down. In recognition of their service, Miss Schaas presented awards to cheerleaders at the banquet. 86

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BASE BALL 5 G 2 i Li Row'l: Bob Barbarowicz,John Ferrante, Russ Clyde,Joe Blazin, Bo er Ron Sabatino Denn Shin leton Geor e Yovich K n Drew Szabo, Tony Santagata, Tim Barton, Don Clyde, DeWitt Krepps. Row 2: Mr. Gregor, Rich Cappello, Cliff Herron, Larry Riverside's baseball team completed the season with a fine eight win-four loss record. This was a result of the over-all ability the team possessed and the spirit with which the boys played each game. ln many games the team took an early lead and held it but at times a thrilling come- from-behind effort was necessary to obtain vic- tory. Under the capable leadership of Coach Gregor the young athletes cultivated the skills needed to compete in their section, one of the outstanding in W.P.l.A.L. competition. Watch that curve ball, Sam! Coach Gregor warns Sam DeCaria.