Springfield Catholic High School - Irish Reflector Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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Dedication Irish Kick-Off Season With A Victory -wt. s -7- orking out in a field during the summer and winter was not easy. It took certain peo- ple who wanted to work hard and be successful. It was the Fighting Irish football team. The football team pos- sessed dedication and Irish spirit. Because ofthe many injuries, the Irish lost some of the games, but the Irish boys remained tough and played hard. None of the dedication and hard work would have been possible with- out Coach Redd and his assistants, Coach Abramovitz, Coach Pancko, and Perry Dobson. Senior Pat Quinn commented on the football season, ttAfter last year's team was so success- ful, we felt very confident and excited going into this year. Our first game was real exciting and we played real well and won. But, from then on, due to injuries, we didn't do as well. From the freshman point of view, Ricky Gumucio commented, ttEven though it wasn't the best season, it was a great experience and I had a great time. Football 59

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D Top to bottom. Row 1: Bryan Haik, David Ponder, Mark Bramer, Pete Sheridan, Scott Perkins, Pat Quinn, Jim Amos. Row 2: Mike Hubbard, Scott Rice, Jim Kutz, Brad Smith, Chris Marsh, Mike Harmon. Row 3: Derek Berg, Steve Van Rhein, Pat Stewart, Chuck Ecklund, Shawn Thomas, Dennis Dressler, Daniel Bram- er. Row 4: Assistant Coach George Abramovitz, Paul Amstrong, Sean Crayton, Jim Gray, Chris Bailey, Brad Lindsey, Erik Branstetter, Asst. Coach Perry Dobson, Coach Fred Redd. Row 5: Manager Sam Coring, David Castillon, Bob Dilday, Charlie Meek, Brian Barger, Robby Nelson, Scott Ermold, Kevin Tillman, Steve Kettell. Row 6: Mike Oiboney, Robert Elgie, Paul Tenbrook, Jay Ponder, Ricky Gumucio, Wynn Tyler, Mike Phipps. D Sideline Coach, Fr. Tom Kiefer, comes to every game. He gives spiritual support to help beat the Fair Grove Eagles. On Opposite Page: Running Back, Steve Van Rhein, is a major force for the Fightin' Irish.

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Mmmx. y k A W31; 1. ; WM?! :9 D Varsity Top: Manager Andrea Ecklund, Jeanne Roetto, Eileen Earls, Darla Klieth- em1es, Sarah Wand, Laura Marsh and Coach Mary Martin. Missy Dilday, Michelle Manczuk, Dora Qiboney, Sarah Spreitzer, and Becky Walsh. 2t Junior Varsity Top: Manager Andrea Ecklund, Adrianne Waddle, Sara Soetaert, Lauren O'Reilly, Joyce Roetto, Katey Charles, and Coach Mary Martin. Laura Gray, Dianne Stringham, Johnna Berg, Aileen Raborar, and Janet Rushin. Jennifer Myers, Marla Klieth- ermes, Teresa Eiken and Tracey Lawrence. PAGE 45 D Watching the game intensely, Coach Mary Martin considers what the team's next move should be. 2t Darla Kliethermes delivers one of her killer serves during a game, and goes on to make a point for the Irish. The other team doesn't pick up the serve. 40