Vinal Technical High School - Hawk Yearbook (Middletown, CT)

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Cross Country 3 Guided by Coach Sal Scianna, the Hawks had an unexpected successful season with a 13-5 record. The team was literally blown away at the Durham Invita- tional by both Portland and Coginchaug by identical scores of 47-121. Vinal was almost shut out in its first season meet by state powerhouse Maloney High by a score of 15-48. However, the team never lost its character. Instead of giving up, they ran off a string of ll straight victories. The Hawks had the eventual C.O.C. champion, Portland, on the ropes, losing to them by only 2 points due to an injury to Vinal's third leading runner. The Hawks, who ended up second in the C.O.C., were contenders up to the last day and were 10th in the state sectionals. They had some outstanding individual perfor- mances. Andre Paradis was 16th at the state final, and Ben Chowaniec was second in the C.O.C. while Mike Moneypenny was 12th. Mike, a newcomer, was also the biggest surprise on the team, being the second leading runner most of the season. Greg Byrnie ran well despite injury, and Geoff English was 5th on the team and sec-ond in the C.O.C. among freshmen. Dan Lamoureux and Brian Zawilinski bat- tled for 6th and 7th spots. David White, Matt Gondek, and Jim Carmody rounded out the club. 4 Ben Chowaniec, Mike Moneypenny, and Andre Paradis patiently await the start of the C.O.C. championship meet. David White shows his form at the C.O.C. championship meet. Greg Byrnie makes his fastest time in the 5000 m fl6Z29J in the city championship against Middletown and Wilson. Ben Chowaniedc and Geoff English streak to take the lead at the C.O.C. championship at the Portland Golf Course. 105

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RIFLE Supervised by Coaches Charles and David Lyman, the varsity rifle team ended the season with a 6-0 record. Their undefeated season was especially welcome since it was the complete reverse of the previous year's record. The Hawks attributed their success to hard work. They practiced diligently all season and took third place in the state championship. The team will lose only one senior, Rick Pysar, who saved more than one win. Starting for the varsity team next year will be Willy Olesen, Dave Botti, Ray Becker, Brian Bielot, Wilbur Fomento, Kathleen Kiley, Steve Bystrek, Clayton Mountain, and Jason Congdon. 3 1. VARSITY TEAM - Kneeling, Left to Right: Kathleen Kiley, Clayton Mountain, and Wilbur Fomento. Standing: Ray Becker, Brian Bielot, Co- Captains Rick Pysar and Jason Congdon, Dave Botti, and Willy Olesen. 2. Jason Congdon gets ready for the match. 3. Kathy Kiley demonstrates the sitting position. 107