St Joseph Notre Dame High School - Reflections Yearbook (Alameda, CA)

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At the end of a busy school day, some students find themselves with nothing to do. One group, however, not only had an activity to fill up their afternoons but also managed to have fun in the process; mem- bers of the JV baseball team. These team members started practice in the spring with a very positive attitude. i think we have a really good team with a lot of experience,” said Frosh Andy Curtin. And Mario Trevion, Freshman, said, “I wanted to be on the team because I like the way people try their best to win.” Veteran John Molinari, Junior, added, “Our main goal is to play intensely and, while having fun, win as many games as possible.” We have a lot of confidence, but we have to put it to use and work together.’’ Jon French, Senior JVbaseball team (back row) Andy Curtin, John Molin- ari, Jeff Gorell, Michael Gaither, Mario Trevino, Dan- iel Evans, John Flannagan, Konia Johnson, Luis Gar- cia, Enrique Arroyo; (front row) Alex Alvarado, Whan Hong, Eric Taylor, Mark Reynolds, Paul Souza, Marc Saraspi, nd Eric McClain To the students of SJND, spring sports are the best part of the second semester. In anticipation of baseball season, the guys broke in their gloves in practice for the offi- cial games fo start. Like all other sports, this year, baseball fell under the newly formed ESAL. Jon French, Senior, said, “The new league will help us since the new teams don’t pose the same threat that the CAL did.” On the oth- er hand, Senior Kirk McHenry said, “We don’t really know how the new teams will play so it’s going to be a real challenge.” And they were ready to meet the chal- lenge. “Our team has a lot of talent; and if you combine talent with the desire to win, you have the Pilots!” said Soph Brian Ca- valli. Varsity JV Baseball Cl Spring Sports

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Sophomore Mike Reynolds throws the ball to first in pre-season practice. Ken Caughell, Senior, bunts the ball and makes a dash to first base. Varisity baseball team (back row) Brian Cavalli, Emmet Fahev, Steve Manzo, Kirk McHenry, Ted Langowski, Jon French, Matt Curtin; (front row) Jeff Mihaly, Eric Dean, Eric Marshall, Kevin Serpanchy, Steve Wong, Charlie Heath and Ke Caughell. Warming up for a pre-season scrimmage is Sophomore Brian Cavalli. B Varsity JV Baseball Spring Sports

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There were two separate teams, play- ing at two different times of the year who had the very same goal: winning tennis matches. The women’s tennis team, playing in the fall, and the men’s in the spring both worked under Coach George Peterson and practiced at Franklin Park. After a loss to Alameda High in a practice match early in the season, the team began to work in earnest to get ready for league play. After much hard work and a long sea- son, the team finished second in the ESAL, losing only to Piedmont. “We had a very good year, the best ever,” said Senior Jane Jennings. And Soph Cince Devin added, “We sure were a lot better 62 Sports aL Sime ete We worked well as a team; that’s why we were successful.’’ Jane Jennings, Senior Women’s Men’s Tennis than last year!” The team ended their season with a look to the future. “They will be even stronger next year because there was only one Senior leaving, me! said Jane. In February the men started practicing for their season. The team started with high hopes of doing very well. Veteran player Percy Molina, Senior, said, “I think we should do well in this new league, but we have to work hard as a team and support one another to win our matches.” And Junior Fitzroy Rush also looked ahead. “We have a good chance of earn- ing a reputation as THE team to beat,” he said.