St Marys High School - Sceptre Yearbook (South Amboy, NJ)

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“Catch The Rising Stars” Coach Nick Russo returned for the sec- ond season to lead the girl’s softball team through another successful year. The girls final record was 18-6 which was good enough to insure a tie for first place in the Central Valley Conference with crosstown rival Hoffman. The team also competed in the McCorriston Tournament where they scored two exciting victories over home- team McCorriston and Holy Cross to earn first place. The senior-dominated team was led by captain Eleanor Wykpisz who caught every game for the Eagles. Eleanor, an All-Confer- ence, All County catcher was only one se- nior of many who set a fine example for their underclass teammates. Although many seniors will be lost to graduation the Eagles hope to have another successful season next year with the return of the pitcher Lisa Harrigan. Jill Carew, who was injured in the fifth game of the season, gave her moral support from the bench during each game. She will also be returning to fill the gap at shortstop next year. By following the fine example set by this years seniors the girls softball team hopes to carry on this fine tradition. Top Row: Coach Mr. Russo. Jean O'Toole, Lisa Harrigan, Karen Char mello, Kim Quirk, Eleanor Wykpisz, Marlene Wisniewski, Scorekeeper Beth Sharkey. Bottom Row: Veronica Wykpisz. Maureen Martin, Janice Reilly, Michelle Comunale, Bernadette Wykpisz, Kim Walker, Lynn Kilcooley. “Dedication and determination prove to win in all ways Fastball or Riser?' Top Row: Coach Miss Feldman, June O'Leary, Ann Corcione, Colleen Graham, Kelly Fitzpatrick, Patti Brown, Chris Cartwright, Kathy Hurley. Bottom Row: Karen Scupp, Laura Radwanski, Trish Radwanski. Leeann Durski, Maribeth Cook, Michelle Durski. Jennifer Noble. Coach : Mr. Nick Russo Final Record: 18-6 1st place Central Valley Conference 6th place Middlesex County 1st McCorriston Tournament

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Varsity Team Gives Their All Second year head coach Bill Urbanski with the help of assis- tant coach Mike Huchko, led their team to an 11 10-1 record. This above .500 record couldn’t have been achieved without the strong bats of the undestructible Blaha brothers: Joe Blaha, earned the teams M.V.P. by completing the sea- son with a .515 batting aver- age. Matt, following in his brothers footsteps had an ex- cellent season and earned the coaches award for his fine ef- forts. Senior Bill O’Leary hit the long ball for the Eagles by hitting three home runs. The Eagles finished third in the Central Valley Conference and even with the loss of some fine ball players due to gradua- tion, St. Mary’s can look to some exciting seasons to come with many promising under- classmen. Back George Francy. Bill O'Leary. Bill Reilly. Frank Martinez, Tom Mierzwiak. Dane Kennedy, Coaches: Mr. Urbanski. Mr. Huchko Front: Joe Blaha. Randy Wilson. Bob Bialoblocki. Jim Vellanti, Chuck Connery, Matt Blaha. Varsity Baseball Coach: Bill Urbanski Asst. Mike Huchko Team Record: 11-10-1 “Look out Wilbur, Dad’s watching! “Go ahead I dare ya!”, Coach Bill Urbanski 20

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Tennis 1985 The 1985 Boy’s Tennis team, though they ended their season with a 1-12 record, were always in the thick of the match. Sparked by Seniors Jeff Taylor, Kevin O'Neil and Greg Pompliano, the team exhib- ited real team spirit and an attitude of perse- verance. What the tennis team lacked in a winning record, they more than made up in sportsmanship. Back: Greg Pompliano, Jeff Taylor, Kevin O'Neil, Steue Santangelo, Keith Pompliano, Coach Mr. Ryan. Front: Sean McCarthy, Pete Roche, Peter Wagner, Patrick Ignozzi, Rich Pall. 22