Tappan Zee High School - Half Moon Yearbook (Piermont, NY)

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t f 'X ,ah I 3' flint 2 , I M 1-J' fr' 5 YK , If Q ,, 1 'V f 931' 34- 48 lb V, , . From caddies to champions' that's the story of our future olf , . g greats. Shown above, left to right: J. D'Auria, E. Black, V. DeGioia, S. Kopac and Mr. Stitler, coach. AFTER THE SHOW - GULF During the 1953 golf season our crack Tappan Zee golf team defeated all comers in the RCPSAL. After winning the county title, the four man team journeyed to Binghamton for the state championships, Playing on the I. B. M, course, Joe D'Auria, Vince DeGioia, Stave Kopac and Eugene Black came in fifth place. Joe D'Auria placed fifthin the individual matches. BUWLING Our bowling team may not be the greatest in the world, but they really enjoy themselves. The team along with Coach Rotelli, travel to different towns and compete in the county bowling league. At the end of the year they also take part in the state sectional matches. Strikes and spares are what these boys long for! 'I' it y ft ,, ' . 5921 . ,' Frank warms up , f 7 ' ' f i Xa , . naw wat g Ggjilp, f ff ' i I , A .,, fi was 1 'L fix. h , ' ,Z ,i V 'i . . 'A ? ' 3 DGGIOIS. blasts one. ' W i V 'V Sl fl r, ,R Black sinks a birdie. f' 152: Q ' John lets one go!

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With high hearts and flying shots, T. Z.'s high scoring, sharp shooting, star studded quintet went on to vic- tory. Under the leadership of Coach Mottola and Captain Mike Rotundo, the team broke two scoring records and are on the way to another cham- pionship. The scores: T. Z. 56 - Haverstraw 62 T. Z. 103 - Pearl River 65 T. Z, 45 - Spring Valley 16 T, Z. 79 - Nyack 49 T. Z. 59 - Congers T. Z. 63 - Suffern 49 T. Z. 71 - Haverstraw 49 T. Z. 55 - Pearl River 39 T, Z. 112 - Spring Valley 28 The J. V, squad is not to be over- looked. Under the coaching of Mr. DeSevo, the team has a record of 12 wins and no losses. Just think-- these are our future varsity stars! C., Gerlack of the J.V.'s tries hard to sink one. Waiting for the rebound are F. Van Cura, T. Tumulty, and B. Kopac. Coach DeSevo describes a new play for the JV team. Kneeling: J. Fran- cis, C. Edwards, Coach DeSevo, B. Kopac. Standing: R. Loughlin, T Tumulty, F. Rechtorovic, J. Mum ford, A. Koza, B. Melia W Selected as one of the best high school basketball players ' New York State, Captain Mike Rotundo lead the team to a championship with his excellent work under the boards. N If X I I 4' i f 'ji 47 gf

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wr' Julie Shoot T S, b , eammates wairutf It looks short Of' the rebound, Mmm -Refreshments are served! D. Cunningham passes oranges to C. Mack, C. Gugliemello, E. Per- kins, J. Sisco and H. Moore. fRightl ACTRESSES AMUSEMENTS Keep a firm grip and a straight armv explains Miss Kennett as she demonstrates the fundamentals of badminton to R. Bosco, C. Grutzner, J. Diehl, and R. Dickow. Doris Cunningham and Miss Kennett spot and super- vise tumblers. Holding up N. Dellunto and J. Lynch are C, Gugliemello and K. Sorriento. Kola: .Xe A, re Wm. iio, C' K nnett Keeps imc. Guvliieie watch' a fi 1 M155 e mv V. Cola and D. J B Ogtfo I Mxggins Gruizner 'C Trap the ball like this'. Miss Kennett demonstrates the proper method to a girl's gym class. fT0pJ '9 rightl. 1 l ,- ! . L Q E l' 6 A 'i..f! .