Thornwood High School - Thunderbird Yearbook (South Holland, IL)

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aptain Ferguson places third at state The most memorable track meet of this season had to be the state meet. The team finished in an over- all standing of 14th in the state. It was our best performance ever! commented track coach, Mr. Rich Dilling, after the completion of Thornwood's 1981 track season. The members of the Track team practiced through strenuous exer- cises to get in shape for the season. Coach Dilling cited some outstand- ing students who contributed to the morale of the team. Steve Garner placed second in conference in the shotput throw. Other conference qualifiers were Chris Walczak, who attained second place honors in con- ference in the 400 meter. The 800 meter relay team of Vernon Chubb, Rob Tracy, Brent Dozier and Juan Fuller placed in both conference and districts qualifying them for the state meet. Both Walczak and Gar- ner qualified for the state meet along with Steve Ferguson, who re- ceived first place status in the dis- trict in the 400 meter run. Ferguson went on to become third in the state in the 400 meter. The 1600 meter re- lay team of Monte Anderson, Chris Walczak, Brent Dozier and Steve Ferguson relayed their way to a first place in both the district and confer- ence meets and closed the season with second place honors at the state track meet. Due to such excel- lence, the team placed 14th in the state. Above Right: Pete Galassaino, with strain and determination showing on his face, clears the last hurdle on his way to victory. VARSITY TRACK Front Row: Benjess Llan- eta, Reggie Haymon, Mike McMurry, Chris Walczak, Pete Galasaino, Brent Dozier, Steve Ferguson, Steve Garner, Ron Bryar, Tom Madden, Jim Slavich, Mario Santos. Second RoW.'Gene Fedor, Steve Cook, Steve Wright, George Mason, Mike Clair, Juan Reed, Bran- don Adams, Rob Tracy, Vernon Chubb, John Bednar, Fred Ewing, Chris Caliendo, Mike Dahlin. Back Row: Dave Macknick, Ken Hen- derson, Pat Madden, Sylvester Foy, Juan Fuller, Robert Cathy, Jeff Wright, Marvin Taylor, Monte Anderson, John Groeneveld, Paul Nelson, William Bristol, Bob Borich, Ken Krzeczowski, Roger Marzke, Jay Con- iey, Tom Acevedo, Bryan Ruthrauff. 122 BOYS' TRACK

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allay and 1ner advance to state tourney The Boys' Tennis team, headed by Coach Ray Scott and assisted by Jim Hiner, completed another successful season. The kids really worked hard and got their act together to form a really strong team, com- mented Coach Scott. At the practices, the teams got better acquainted with each other. They improved their techniques in serving the ball and improved their forehand and backhand deliveries. On account of the unusually good spring weather, only one game was rained out. Our ten match winning streak really encouraged the spirit of the team, added varsity member and captain Ross Pallay. The varsity team ended the sea- son with sixteen wins and five losses, and the sophomores ended with sixteen wins and two losses. This year two players advanced into state competition. Senior Ross Pallay and Junior Brian Hiner en- tered two major rounds of the tour- nament, setting a new Thornwood record. .I in as A Above: Shaking hands with his opponent, John Mistro accepts congratulations for an exceptional match. Left: Bob Remec stoops to scoop up a low net ball. Above Left: VARSITY TENNIS Front Row: Joe Rincon, Doug Olsen, Jeff Sivak, John Mis- tro. Back Row: Mike Manion, Bob Remec, Ross Pallay, Glen Arehart, Brian Hiner, Coach Scott. BOYS' TENNIS 121

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VARSITY RESULTS TW OPP. GARY ROOSEVELT ..... . , 62Vz 91 BLOOM TRAIL .... . . I . 62Vz 5892 RICH CENTRAL . . . , . .. . 62Vz 26 OAK LAWN ...,,.. ....109 44 AURORA EAST . . . . . , 109 27 VALPARAISO , . . ,.., 82 53 RICHARDS ....,... ,,.. 8 2 31 BLOOM TRAIL ..,,........ 62 84 GLENBARD WEST .,,..... 56 68 DOWNERS GROVE ..,,..., 56 51 HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR 80 60 THORNTON .....,,.....,,. 69 77 THORNRIDGE ..,.,..... . . 4393 IOOVZ RICHARDS ...... . .. .119 27 EISENHOWER . . .... 88 57 W L T VARSITY ,..... ..,. 1 0 5 0 FROSH-SOPH . . . .,.. 10 5 0 Top Left: Concentration is one of the key fac- tors in throwing the discus. John Groeneveld is shown winding up, preparing for the re- lease of the discus. FROSH-SOPI-I TRACK Front Row: Mike Strojny, Joe Cloe, Joe Unwin, .Ioe Bednar, Mark Brummer, Dave Ferguson, Cedric Madison, Paul Nourbakhsh, Dan Newton, Gary Voss. Second Row: Pat Wories, Kevin Kalbfell, Mike Sikora, Benrey Llaneta, Stan- ley McBay, Dwayne Jackson, Jerry Matella, Mark Clark, Tom Kaniewski, Guy Burdick, Mike Abbott, Anthony Gordon, Todd Fischer. Back RoW.' James Turner, Forest Gillette, Ed Kooy, Norries Wilson, Sheldon Abbington, Nathaniel Malone, Pantrel Doss. Above: Teamwork is the key to the comple- tion of the 2-mile relay. Benjess Llaneta gears up to continue the relay after Steve Cook gives him the baton. Left: Running the 220, team captains Chris Walczak and Steve Ferguson and senior Rob Tracy pour on speed in the final turn of the race. BOYS' TRACK 123