St Pius X Catholic High School - Golden Echoes Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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Pius Baseball Takes Varsity Baseball players are (back) H. Vasquez, P. McDevitt, J. Clancy, P. Lummus, P. Fratesi, A. Frechette, (middle) Manager Kyle Kimmel, J. Alexander, Manager Mike Newbern, J. Fragapayne, K. Maloof, J. Side, and (front) B. Furbish, T. Dempsey and B. Steinocher. ' Hampered by lack of a home field for practice and games and lack of student support, the 1979 Varsity Baseball team managed to improve its record to 5-13-1, but failed to live up to its potential. The team ' s first game was a 4-2 win over North Fulton. Pitcher Tracy Dempsey and outfielders Keith Maloof and Brian Connors led the defensive effort. Henry Vasquez and Jason Fragapayne led the offense with one homerun each. The second game of the year was an 8-0 loss to Redan. It was marred by mistakes and lack of pitching and hitting. These two games exemplified the inconsistent season which followed. The highlight of the season was the 8-0 victory over Pace Academy. Despite this year ' s probelms, Coach Willie Smith and a returning nucleus are optimistic and looking forward to a more fulfilling season next year. VARSITY BASEBALL 1979 Won 5 — Lost 13 — Tied 1 90 Brian Steinocher warms up before a game.

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' Beginning the 1979 season with a win of 84-25 against Lovett, the Girls ' Track tarn ran with expert speed. The team won three dual meets and never placed above 4th in the various relays. The highlight of the year was the capturing of the 4- AA championship. New school records were set in the 44- relay (51:5) by Theresa DeGive, Leslie Stewart, Jonaie Reardon and Valerie Dorsey; the 100-yard and 220-yard dashes (11:3) by Valerie Dorsey; and finally in the two-mile run (12:43:9) by Megan McFadden. Also Theresa DeGive, Loran Camp, Meghan O ' Neil and Kathy peek set a school and region record (4:28:8) in the two-mile run. Valerie Dorsey received the most valuable perfomer award: Joanie Reardon, most outstanding field performer; and Diedre Gallagher, the coach ' s award. Above is Meghan McFadden, warming up before a meet. Girls ' track members are (row 1) A. Marcum, L. Rubesh, T. Sabonis-Chaffee, S. Dolan, P. Brennon, L. Moore, K. Peek, L. Bouska, Coach Kay Chloupek; (row 2) M. Miller, C. Turner, C. Balaum, P. Lampkin, L. Camp, S. Rusmisel, K. Kortan, Coach Barbara Heyl; (row 3) A. McFadden, K. Ciprari, L. Stout, D. Gallagher, R. Comachi, M. McFadden: (row 4) C. Fields, L. Stewart, N. Petroline, T. DeGive, L. Leach, M. O ' Brien, K. Klinczac; (row 5) M. O ' Neil, J. Reardon, D. Lampkin, V. Dorsey, J. Jones, B. Doherty, L. Johansen and M. Roach. 89

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a Stride Forward Chris Baer awaits a throw from Paul Frechette. Under the guidance of Coach Tony Stephens, the Junior Varsity Baseball team completed a successful season which may foreshadow good things for the future of baseball at St. Pius. The young Lions compiled a team batting average of .280 and ended the year iwth a 9-2 record. The leading pitcher was Sophomore Mark deGuenther with a 4-0 record. The highlight of the season was the 15-0 defeat of Marist. Freshman Adam Teague, who led the team in hitting with a .650 average, hit two homeruns to help secure the victory. Junior Varsity Baseball 1979 Won 9 — Lost 3 91