Sayreville War Memorial High School - Quo Vadis Yearbook (Parlin, NJ)

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MAKING ZERO A POSITIVE NUMBER Bang! And they’re off and running! The Sayreville Girls’ Spring Track team sprinted off to the All-Conference Championship with an 11-0 record. Coach Maurer commented on the vic- tory by saying, “It's a nice accomplish- ment to win the conference, especially three out of the four last years.’’ Many school records from both on the track and in the field were set this season. Julie Brady holds the new re- cord for 100 meter hurdles and the long jump. Gail Kupcha, an excellent distance runner, holds records in the 800, 1600, and 3200 meter runs while Lisa Mitrosky has maintained records in the discus and 100 and 200 meter runs. Other strong team members includ- ed Jamie Unkel, Cindy Allman, Sharon Tremel, Ann Marie Macaluso, Connie Spolowitz, Kathy Drwal, Kim Brown and Joanne Esposito. Marybeth Jones showed promise but a leg injury kept her out of the proverbial “running’’. Coach and team members agreed that their goals involved acquiring a sense of team concept, learning how to win and lose, as well as mastering the art of cooperation within the team. Aren’t reruns boring? Not if they concern the performance of last year’s Boys’ Spring Track team. The team mimicked the previous year’s team by going undefeated and winning the con- ference and county titles. Although nu- merous injuries plagued the team, they still remained victorious. Outstanding players elected to the All-County, All-Conference included John Kiernan, who ran the two mile, and Mike Wasko, who ran the 100 me- ter hurdles. John Kiernan achieved scholar athlete for the county and was a member of the All State Team. Tom Reagan, running the 800 meter and mile relay, Ted Wedekind, running the mile relay, Steve Biancamano, running the 400 meter and mile relay, and Bri- an Smith, for the high jump, were all winners in the All-Conference. Charlie Nieves, who ran the 100 meter and 200 meter, and Walt Tomkowski, who ran the 1600 meter, were two promi- nent runners who also contributed to the season. According to Coach Doll, Steve Biancamano was the most improved player. New to the 400 meter, Steve was second in the county and third in the state. As reinforced by Coach Doll, endur- ance, strength, coordination and men- tal fortitude are among the many skills required of the individuals in order to make such a team successful. Girls’ Spring Track: Front: Ellen D’Arpa, Joanne Seminaro, Renee Ludwig, Kim Brown. Lori Sarisky, Joann Esposito, Kim Coveney, Jill Michel. Middle: Cheryl Creed, Elaine Michel, Karen Dobrynzski, Laureen McHugh, Denise Meyertons, Mary Bird, Jacque Genua, Joanne Markulic, MaryBeth O'Donnell, Connie Spolowitz, Cindy Fingerlin. Back: Coach Rudge, Diane Garbowski, Doreen Genua. Cindy Peter- son, Jamie Unkel, Sandy Schiller, Gina Rispoli. Lisa Mitrosky, Gail Kupcha. Kathy Drwal, Lisa Lubin, Sharon Tremel, Ann Marie Macaluso, Karen Chaplin, Cindy Allman, Julie Brady, MaryBeth Jones, Coach Maurer. With his eyes focused on the approaching hurdles. Paul D’Arpa concentrates on each stride and the closeness of competi- tion. Airborne and on course, Paul D'Arpa strains to get all the distance possible during his long jump attempt. Spring Track 18

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SPRING 1982 1 PAGE AHEAD Spring 1982 17

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Boy’s Track: Front: Brian Smith, Charlie Nieves, Teddy Wedekind. Second: John Kiernan, Mike Wasko, Darrin Russo, Darren Locklin, Brian Stoller, Ed Michalik. Ron Matthews. Third: Steve Biancamano, Tom Reagan, Dud Tighe, Walter Tomkoski, Bob Khan, Ron Miara. Fourth: Corlos Ince, Paul D’Arpa, Dave Parinello, Ralph Howardson, Bob Waitte, Tom Luther. Fifth: Brian Shann. Frank Laskey, Chris Ryan, Ken Rudy, Dave Malik. Back: Coach Scarola, Coach Doll. ABOVE: If you want to know how to “fly like an eagle’’, Connie Spolowitz is the one to ask. BELOW: A good lead and clean handoff initiated by Tom Reagan allow teammate Ted Wedekind to coast to an easy victory for the Bombers. ABOVE: Prior to their meet, Sharon Tremel and Lisa Lubin warm up by running a hardly serious race to the water cooler. BELOW: Ever wonder what it was you saw in the sky on May 25? Well, it might have been Lisa Mitrosky's 1st place discus throw. GIRLS VARSITY SPRING TRACK SWMHS OPPONENTS 101 Perth Amboy 21 92 J.P. Stevens 30 6th High. Park Relays 64 East Brunswick 58 3rd Rockette Relays 2nd County Relays 101 Colonia 21 1st M.C.A.C. Relays 79l2 Edison 42 Vi 3rd County Meet 80 Madison Central 42 73 Cedar Ridge 49 4th State Sectionals 811 2 Woodbridge 40 v2 94 J.F. Kennedy 9-0 1982 28 BOYS VARSITY SPRING TRACK 1 SWMHS OPPONENT 96 Perth Amboy 35 2nd Holmdel Relays 77 J.P. Stevens 54 6th Highland Park Relays 69 East Brunswick 62 81 J.F. Kennedy 49 5th County Relays 84 Colonia 47 , 7th M.C.A.C. Relays 73 Edison 58 T- 1st County Meet 2nd John Racone Invitationals 4th State Sectionals 74 Madison Central 56 99 Woodbridge 8-0 1982 30 Spring Track 19