Warren Western Reserve High School - Aurora Yearbook (Warren, OH)

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If at first The Boys' Tennis Team consisted of nine players, most of whom were either sophomores or freshmen. Having an inexperienced team proved to be a problem because most of the competing teams con- sisted of upperclassmen. Pat Iannizzaro lead the team for the second year in matches won. Pat Pat Iannizzaro gives his all in the match against Harding. Mike Franklin finds that using two hands adds more control to his forehand, tr try again. won five matches during the season which earned him the Most Valu- able Player Award. Senior Tom Caroselli, after a slow start at the beginning of the season, improved greatly winning four out of his last seven matches. First year player Nick Poulis and Scott Kringeta steadily improved , -.A Sophomore, Mike Warmuth Swoops low in an effort to return the serve. 90 !Boys' Tennis throughout the season and after much deliberation Nick was chosen Most Improved Player . Coach Bucky Palmer commented that the team's record should improve because of the experience and care of steady players who will be able to present a balanced attack. u KQl Kurt Nelson watches Scott Kringeta as he swings into the oncoming ball.

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Season proves disappointing Under the direction of Coach Dale Craddock, the 1979 season be- gan in February with the first meet a month away. The girls put in much hard work every day after school for three months. During this time they worked on improving stroke techniques, endurance and stamina. Although the girls worked hard, they had a disappointing sea- son and ended with a 5-5 record. The most frustrating loss was . 7 f e i Q X X . - . . M . ..,. . We 1. . 1 . .Qs Q. K . Q . against Harding where Sue Finta set a new diving record with 165.5 points and Nancy Madvad broke the 500 freestyle record with a time of 5:46.8. However, after losing to Harding the girls came back and beat them in districts where they placed tenth out of 19 teams. Michele Richetto broke the district 100 yard record by clocking in at 1:02.37 and helped the medley relay team of Sue Rinda, Nancy Madvad and Sandy Desport place third with a time of 2:00.88 which earned them an automatic berth in the state meet. For her per- formance, Michele was put under consideration for All-American hon- ors and was voted to the all-district squad. At the conclusion of the season Sue Fabry was named Most Im proved Player and Michele Richetto was given the Coaches Award. 1979 W.W.R. Girls' Swim Team - Front Row: Sue Finta, Carolyn Ricci, Sue Huff, Sue Fabry, Debbie Miner. Back Row: Coach Dale Craddock, Sue Rinda, Lana Santti, Michele Richetto, Nancy Madvad, Sandy Desport, Kris Principi. Sue Finta shows the importance of elegance for perfection with each move of her dive. Sue Rinda shows determination and perserverance when swimming the 100 yd. breast stroke. Hurdling forward, Nancy Madvad gains a victory. me . , V Girls' Swimming X89

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Nick Poulis and Tom Caroselli compete bare- back during a scorching match. After three years as a team member, Stan Wi- ley has perfected his forehand. Don Fowler gets into motion before releasing the ball to Ace the serve. 1979 Boys' Varsity Tennis WWR 0 2 0 0 2 2 4 1 2 2 1 0 Harding Champion Fitch Boardman Wilson Youngstown Hubbard Mooney Campbell Chaney Howland Struthers Boys' Tennis 191