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

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DOUBLE HEADER Although they lacked experience, a talented and confident JV Baseball team ended the season with a re- spectable 10-9 record. Under the leadership of sophomore captains Chris Cook and Ed Macior- owski, the team shows steady im- provement throughout the season. By beating their opponents by an aver- age of 6 runs per game, their potential was clearly demonstrated. Their suc- cess was capped by a 12-0 pounding of a tough Cedar Ridge team. Outstanding individual perfor- mances were turned in by junior Ge- rard VanPell and sophomores John Clayton and Chris Garbowski. With quite a few talented players re- turning, Coach Gryzwacz is confident of the team's future and foresees suc- cess in the '85 season. J.V BASEBALL SWMHS OPPONENT 4 East Brunswick 11 2 J.P Stevens 10 7 5 Coiomq Madison Central 1 3 4 Woodbridge 10 5 Perth Amboy 1 5 Saint Josephs 4 12 Cedar Ridge 0 13 East Brunswick. 5 10 J.P. Stevens 7 1 Cofonia 5 4 Madison Central 5 3 Woodbridge 4 8 Edison 1 6 Carteret 3 5 Perth Amboy 6 0 Saint Josephs 1 5 Edison 6 12 Cedar Ridge 4 10-9 Anticipating a steal, Chris Cook waits eagerly for the throw. BACK: Ron Prusarczyk, Eric Chin, Ed Maciorowski, Allen Fulmer, Greg Zrebiec, Gary Sabine, Chris Cook, John Clayton, John Murphy. FRONT: Chris Garbowski, Bill Dwyer, Gerard Van Pell, Mike Chiaffalo, Jeff Swank, Tony Carlesimo, Scott Porpora. BACK Chrissy Palma. Lynn Buckler, Christa Delucia, Kerri Shuric, Danielle Plaskonka, Tami Scibek, Christy Gwodz, Ms. Popowski FRONT: Dawn Hefelfinger, Chris Gaspar, Stacey Heimal. Jennifer Kokich, Nancy Ferguson, Denise Mosca, Debbie Squicciarini The JV Softball team had an outstanding season, ending the year with a 15-2 record. According to Coach Popowski, this record was the result of a total team effort. Although the team received no awards this year, special recognition should have gone to pitchers Lynn Buckler and Laura McBride, who led their team struggle with 10-1 and 4-1 re- cords. Debbie Squicciarini also deserved spe- cial acknowledge as the team's leading hitter, due to her .438 batting average. Dynamic Dawn Hefelfinger rounded out the trio of top hitters with the average of .415. The most im- proved player on the team was sophomore Christa Delucia who raised her batting aver- age more than 100 points during the season and led the team with 19 RBI's. Highpoints of the year included a 7th inning victory over tough East Brunswick and a 10-9 win over the previously undefeated Edison team. 22 JV BASEBALL SOFTBALL J.V, gOFTBALL SWMHS OPPONENT 9 East Brunswick 8 14 J.P. Stevens 10 8 Coionio 3 11 Madison Central 8 9 Woodbridge J 5 2 14 Perth Amboy Cedar Ridge East Brunswick J.P Stevens 7 6 8 9 3 5 k Colonia 4 33 I Madison Central 15 4 Woodbridge 3 23 Carteret 6 Perth jkmboy 3 7 S.A. St Marys 3 iq 2 pf aison 9 15-1 1984

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BACK Heidi Klein. Shelly Mayermck, Jane Homnick, Joan Knast, Patty Cumber. Terri Lock- wood, Ms. Ryan. FRONT Lon Shouldis, Vanessa Carney, Katie Briody, JoAnn Freeman, Melis- sa Kimmel, Chrissy Romel. Amy Lopez. Catcher Joanne Freeman is ready for the ball as it flies over homeplate. SHOULDIS LEADS TEAM The girl's Varsity Softball Team had an exciting season due to their 7-13 record. Patti Cumber and Lori Shouldis led the team at bat as well as on the field. Patti had a batting average of .317 with 13 RBI's and had a golden glove on first base as well as in the outfield. Lori batted a .298, had 15 RBI's, never struck out, and played the field in every game. A two-hit victory over ST. Mary's and a ninth inning win over J.P. Stevens were the team's most memo- rable moments. Chrissy Romel and Lori Shouldis were chosen to the Second Team All Conference for their outstanding performances. The '85 season looks very promising after losing only four players. Good luck in the coming season. Hard hitting Patty Cumber strides across home plate with the winning run for Sayreville's Girls Softball Team. varsity softball SWMHS OPPONENT 3 East Brunswick 8 11 J.P Stevens 10 11 Coionta 5 4 Madison Central 5 6 Woodbridge 9 21 Perth Amboy 4 3 Cedar Ridge 10 0 East Brunswick 10 19 J.P. Stevens «jW 9 7 Colonia 15 7 MadBon Central 8 5 Woodbridge 6 1 Edfeon - 12 7 5 Carteret Perth Amboy 14 4 4 S.A St Marys 2 6 Edison 13 5-12 V J

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 LOVE IT SWMHS TENNIS OPPONENT Despite a 7-17 record, the Boys' Varsity Tennis Team displayed more improvement and potential than previous years. Evidence of individual improve- ment was reflected in Senior Phil Livoti's successful move from 2nd doubles to 2nd singles. At 1st sin- gles, sophomore Ed Chin proved his maturing tennis ability during many difficult matches against state and nationally ranked play- ers. Most consistent in their posi- tion was the match up of Junior Gregg Pachkowski and sopho- more Tate O'Connor at 2nd dou- bles, who were occasionally called upon to play 1st doubles. Other notable players were Frank Snyder, Al Ciprich, Tom McCar- thy, and Steve Despirito. Looking to the 1985 season, the return of Gregg Pachkowski, Tom McCarthy, juniors Ed Chin Tate O'Connor, Steve Despirito, and sophomore Al Ciprich will be a major advantage for the team. SWINGERS An early-season injury to Coa- ch Larry Helwig sent the '84 Golf Team off to a shakey start. Fortu- nately, Coach Jack Hefelfinger stepped in to lead the team to a 5-15 record. Lacking seasoned veterans, the Bombers had to rely on under- classmen to carry the team. Cap- tain Mike Eckstrom and senior Paul Platkin led their inexperienced team to victories over top-rated teams. Fine performances were also turned in by juniors Steve Hol- lender, Chris Dieker and Bob Delgesso. Mike Eckstrom was named to the Second Team, All- Conference. Coach Hefelfinger commented that the young team now has ex- perience to take into the '85 sea- son. He hopes that by bringing their stroke average down to 45 or better, the '85 season will be very successful. Don't blame me. It was all his fault TOP: Steve Levenson, Tom McCarthy, Steve Despirito, Frank Snyder. Ed Chin, Coach Nicholiason BOTTOM: Randy Defillipio, Al Siprich. Phil Livoti, Gregg Pachkowski, Jou Lui. 0 I East Brunswick 1 5 V J Pr Stevens 4 4 S. ST. Marys 1 0 Colonia .5 1 South River 4 0 Madison Central 6 1 Woodbridge 4 4 Perth Amboy 1 0 Saint Josephs 5 0 Cedar Ridge .5 0 East Brunswick 5 0 J.P. Stevens 5 1 H Colonia 4 3 Carteret 2 1 North Brunswick 4 1 MadiSop Central 4 3 Woodbridge 2 1 Edison 4 3 Carteret 2 4 Perth Amboy 1 2 Saint Josephs 3 2 Edison 3 5 . $ A. St. Marys 0 0 Cedar Ridge 5 . wiJT.-- 1984 V ) f N GOLF 4 Driving for victory. Paul Platkin readies his swing I BACK: Coach Hefelfinger. Brian Coyle. Al Budny, Chris Dieker, Mike Eckstrom, Steve Hollender, Bill SWMHS . OPPONENT 232 East Brunswick 204 240 J.P, Stevens 198 245 Colonia 215 231 Madison Cen- tral 227 241 Woodbridge k 235 228 Saint Josephs 220 249 South River 243 259 Cedar Ridge 254 242 East Brunswick 207 231 South River 236 231 Metuchen 241 255 Colonia 222 241 Madison Cen- tral 232 237 Woodbridge 251 249 Edison 247 247 Carteret 253 240 Saint Josephs 228 237 Edison 233 232 Cedar Ridge 237 237 J.P. Stevens 230 5-15 1984 V 7 Peschler, Dave Leitner FRONT: Rob DelGesso. TENNIS GOLF 23 Ken Kurczeski, Larry Fernandez, Glenn Van Pell