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

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Sovreville's Finesr “Sayreville’s finest” had yet another building sea- son as the boys Track Team ended with 4-5 record. Coach Doll celebrated his 100th win, while at the Penn Relays Tom Reagan, Ted Wedekind, Ron Miara, and Ralph Howardson captured third in the mile re- lay. The track team also won numerous metals at invitational meets, and a plaque for the two mile County Relay. Although there seems to be no end to the outstand- ing runners on the team, one person is generally considered the most improved. Over the season, Sophomore Donald Vansader has worked to drop 15 seconds from his time in the half mile. He’s definitely one of the team’s hot prospects. In the field, veteran Chris Ryan also racked up points for the Sayreville team. Several team members indicated that being a part of this team was much work and much play, with a focus on their archrival East Brunswick, sure to con- tinue into the ’84 season. Coach Doll and Coach Scar- ola were positive the team will be even more success- ful next year. As they round the track, Ralph Howardson and Dave Parinello, make their move on winning the race for Sayreville. BOYS SPRING TRACK: Bottom Row: Walter Tomkoski Ted Wedekind, Tom Reagan, Jeff Sandbox, Brett Grossman, John Koons. and Ron Miara. Middle Row: Tom Luther, Matt Lynch, Tom Rathbaum, Rob Russo, Bob Sarick, Don VanSaders, Tom Miglin, Rich Lucas. Back row. Coach Doll, Jo Bois, Jeff Ca- sella, Ed Mahalick, Dave Parinello, Chris Ryan, Bob Waitt, Glenn Jeanette, Ralph Howardson, Mark Weinstein, Coach Scarolla. r In an obvious display of con- trolled breathing, Ron Miara “bounds towards the finish line. After contributing to a successful season, Walt Tomkoski takes a well-deserved rest BOYS' SPRING TRACK SWMHS OPPON 83 Cedar Ridge 48 83 Edison 48 100 Colonia 31 34 St. Joseph's 97 54 J.P. Stevens 77 County Relay 6th M.C.A.C. 5th 39 East Brunswick 92 76 Perth Amboy 55 County Meet 16th 65 Woodbridge 66 49 Madison Central 82 State Sectionals 16th John Ragone Invitation als 4th State Group Champion ship 4-9 1983 29th Vi Boys' Spring Track 29

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Since they don’t know whether to run or swim, Karen Chaplain and Laurie Wedekind decide to fly” past the competition. KEEPING TRACK 1983 was a good year for the Girls Track Team as they ran, jumped, hurdled, tossed and threw their way to 5 wins and 3 losses. One of the team’s most outstanding members was Gail Kupcha, who captured a Second Place in the M.C.A.C. Gail was superb in the 1600m, breaking her own record six times this season. She also held the record in the 3200m until Patty Lynch broke it-four times. Other outstanding runners for the team included AnnMarie Macaluso, Rachelle Rom- pola, Laurie Wedekind, and Karen Chaplin, a 100m, 200m and javelin specialist who made the Second Team All Con- ference. Coach Mauer was confident that as long as girls continue to come out for the team and run, the team will continue to get better. Girls Track Team: Top Row: Coach Carney, Laurie Wedekind, Suzanne Stevens, Valerie Jastrzebski. Michelle Castiglione, Sue Beers. Laurie Chernow, Debbie McKeon. Lori Adams, Melissa Eberle, Cathy Smith, Michele D'Alessio, Lisa Silva, Cara Peterson, Andrea Switzer, Sue Kier- nan, Karen Worrell, and Coach Maurer. Middle Row: Rochelle Rompola. Laura Polidori, Michelle Anderson, Andrea Vail, Joanne Seminaro, Lori Sarisky, BettyAnn Burke, Jill Michel, Kim Brown, Ann Marie Ferraro, Elaine Dunwald and Lori Halkomb. Bottom Row. Connie Spolowitz, Sheri Szarvas, Doreen Genua, Patty Lynch, Lisa Lubin, Karen Chaplin, Ann- Marie Macaluso, Kate Briody, and Kelly Bolton. Not pictured: Kathy Drawl, Michele Frazzitta, Michelle Krall, Gail Kupcha, and Laureen McHugh. Managers: Jacque Genua and Denise Meyertons. A woman ' ahead of her time , Karen Chaplain makes the quantum leap to a long jump. Neither rain, puddles, nor fast opponents stop Con- nie Spolowitz from win- ning the race. Besides being chased by the East Brunswick Girls Track Team. Kate Briody and Gail Kupcha seemed to spend the season trying to stay ahead of the rain. ” GIRLS SPRING TRACK SWMHS OPPONENT 48 Cedar Ridge 75 28 1 3 East Brunswick 93 2 3 68 Edison 53 114 Colonia 7 69 J.P. Stevens 53 County Relays 7th M.C.A.C. 7th 52 Madison Central 70 64 Perth Amboy 57 County Meet 15th 69 Woodbridge 52 Rockette Relays 12th State Sectionals 16th 5-8 1983 28 Girls’ Spring Track

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NOBODY'S PERFECT It was a less-than-perfect year for the Varsity Baseball team, which ended up with a 3- 17 record. Although there were many good players returning from last year, the team just couldn’t seem to get past their tougher opponents. Fully eight games were lost by one or two runs. That’s not to say that the team didn’t have good points. Ed Condiracci had a .273 bat- ting average, with most im- proved player, Tom Lasko fol- lowing at .258. The best game of the season, though, was when Kurt Wenzel pitched a one-hitter against Cedar Ridge for the team’s only shut-out. Kurt and fellow pitcher Joe Brand won partial scholarships to Rider College as a result of their season performances. Coach Gozora foresees a chance for an improved record next season as many of the hard-hitters will be returning. With bat in hand, Sean Gallagher awaits to wind-up in the batter's box. For slugger Tony Esposito, the batting box is the key to winning a ball game. VARSITY BASEBALL: Front: John Mazurkiewicz. Jim Hauber, Mike Tra- vato, Tom Lasko. Middle: Jeff Holsworth, Chris Mohr. Kevin Kiernan, Sean Gallagher, Keith Szatkowski. Jeff Shouldis. Back: Coach Gozora, BELOW: Equipped with sure hands and a steady eye, Kevin Kiernan Joe Brand Rjch Rankini Kurt Wenzel, Brian Bielak, Tony Esposito, Bob anticipates a double play. BELOW RIGHT. With a quick w.nd-up and jomaszewski. Mgr. Beth Hardbrod, Coach Breheny. perfect balance, Kurt Wenzel aims for a strike. 3 Varsity VARSITY BASEBALL SWMHS OPPONENT 2 East Brunswick 5 1 J.P. Stevens 3 1 Madison Central 3 2 Woodbridge 4 2 St. Joseph's 3 3 Perth Amboy 3 6 St. Mary's S.A. 8 1 Cedar Ridge 0 4 Edison 6 0 East Brunswick 4 2 Colonia 3 2 J.P. Stevens 3 4 Colonia 3 3 Carteret 7 1 Madison Central 10 2 Woodbridge 4 10 Perth Amboy 2 4 St. Joseph's 7 0 Edison 6 7 Cedar Ridge 11 3-16-1 1983