St Ignatius High School - Ignatian Yearbook (Cleveland, OH)

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 Individuals Perform, Sophs Provide Future Last spring's track team was characterized by some strong individual performances, but the team a rather disappointing season on the whole. A strong point of the team was the distance running with Greg Lawler and Bernie Weber providing the punch. Field events were solid also. Bob Humphrey and John Dobrowski gave the Wildcats the best pole-vaulting team in the senate, while Roger Andrachik and Thom Abood put the shot with authority. The sprinting team, however, lacked depth and talent and tended to drag down the other two. turned in Because of the strong individual talent, the team, under the direction of coach Al Wilhelms, did fairly well in the Senate meet. Finishing above all other West Senate Teams. One bright spot was the performances of the sophomores. Many strong runners, in both distance and sprinting, gave the Sophs a first place finish in the Sophomore Senate meet. This excellent showing gives promise to the track team in years to come, and hopefully, the team will be able to grow in depth and ability as these sophomores take the leading role on the squad. Many barriers, both mental and physical, are ahead tor unior Tony Mastroianni as he attempts to keep pace with the opposition. 13

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Junior Matt Not! struggles to gain the inches needed to place first in the long lump. ifmfVVVVV7 wmammot Nearly knocking down a hurdle with his cleats. Ron Chernak thinks of his next leap. Using all available effort, senior Tom Abood releases the shot put with a thought of winning his event. 12

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Eager to address the hall, the fleet-looted Orest Deychakiwsky prepares to unleash a vicious forehand. Coached by dynamic Mr. v r— » Tom Pasko the varsity f fr ft'M tennis team finished with a 13-3 record. Lead by singles players Tim Botti (14-2) and Ken Kmicck (13-3). the team was undefeated in Senate play and consequently snarred its 5th straight Senate tennis title. Further adding to the team’s laurels was the play of the number one doubles tandem of Orest and Nicholas Deychakiwsky who advanced to the sectionals of the State Tennis Tournament before being eliminated. Highlight of the dual match was the Wildcat netters' victory over Elyria. The victory was the first over Elyria in 10 years by Ignatius. Doubles Tandem Reaches Sectionals Backing away from a tight inside shot. Bill Todia manages to lob a return.