Walther Lutheran High School - Remuda Yearbook (Melrose Park, IL)

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K'S 5 YE R DYNASTY SEATED, 1. to r.: S. Klein, B. Cleaver, E. Bussert, R. McBride, D. Zemke, R. Eisele, P. Mohler, S. Keuer, E. Kaulbars, K. Gilge, M. Wendling, R. Dudek, Dan Brandt. KNEELING: D. Carino, L. Schnake, T. Orman, K. Schultz, T. Eilken, B. Prisching, B. Mains, C. Dreessen, B. Wendler, D. McCullough, B. Walters, K. Marks, M. Kamin, D. Kocher, B. Landrebe, B. Schramm. STANDING: C oach Wuensche, Dave Brandt, J. Mueller, B. Krause, C. Tengblad, M. Eggerding, K . Junge, P. Zech, D. Kruse, S. Levan, D. Lange, J. Hoppe, D. Dumler, A. Kautz, A. Yuscka, P. Lucht, R. McCullough, T. Harrison, A. Curry, R. Berg, C. Johnson, M. Murphy, Coach Hoger. The varsity track team loist no time in demonstrating their skills. Arriving late at the PSL relay competition and having no time to properly warm up, the Broncos, neverthe- less, quickly captured the first place trophy. Several school records fell at every meet. Doug Dumler entered the discus competition for the first time in his life and threw it 140 2X3 feet breaking the school rec rd by about l0 feet. Chuck Dreessen broke his own recor with a 4:42.8 mile. The most amazing record is Walther's omination of the PSL. A first place finish this year would e the fifth consecutive track championship. In the pictu e on the left, several ofthe Walthers stars relax after a mizet. The victorious varsity. Coach R. McBride, D. McCullough, B. Krause, C. Dreessen, T. Harrison. A. C urry, A. Kautz, D Dumler, A. Yuseka, D. Lange, D. R. McCullough. B. Mains. M. Kamin, S. Keuer, Coach Hoger.

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GOLFERS SWI G Q ' ,c s - F1 in Q The 1968 golf team looked toward improving last year's record. The squad had a well-balanced nucleus with several returning lettermen. ln addition there were several talented rookies including Coach Guettler, who made the switch to golffrom tennis. Standing with Coach Guettler in the picture above are Mike Poellet, John Scheiwe, Greg Meyer, Bill Hansen, Rich Van Atta, and Brian Novota. Dave Ambroze, Jim Stuenkcl, and John Butcher are kneeling. This season began with a pleasant surprise as the squad started off on the right foot trying North Park, the 1967 champions. With Mike Poellot, Dave Am- broze, Rich Van Atta and John Butcher leading the team, one thing was certain: there was never a dull moment at Glendale Country Club, their home course. ff: J fe-by ,.,: - . ,,sss .csscste i it ,r, Lf J W ,

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cn TRIDI G TO VICTORY sw sin ,.,.. 4 Along with its excellent rec- ord, the track team boasted its many individual senior stars. Chuck Dreessen ill was the leading miler in the league, far out ahead of any competition. Al Curry C25 led the squad in the jumping events. Tom Harri- son f3J was also the league's leading hurdler followed closely by teammate Brian Krause. Al Kautz 141 was our jack-of-all- trades running the 100 yard dash, the 220 and 440 meters, and the mile relay, and throw- ing the discus. 151 A high point ofthe season was Walther's tirst place upset at the Lisle In- vitational. The victorious team is shown with Coach Hoger holding the trophy. va-v