West Leyden High School - Shield Yearbook (Northlake, IL)

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Brand new ballgame The count 3-3, bottom of the 7th inning, the score is tied and the coach gives some strange hand motions that only the teammates can understand, the batter swings as hard as possible and she takes off to first base and doesn ' t dare look to see where the ball was hit. This was a typical scene for the Girl ' s Softball team with improved techniques of two new coaches: Varsity Coach, Cliff Peterson and Junior Varsity Coach Lynn Skzias. These coaches introduced new ideas in ballhandling, timing, fielding and team play. Attitude, playing a major role in game strategy was emphasized throughout the 4 and 10 season. Although each team member put forth their full effort during the season, catcher Jill Szczpanski was selected most valuable player. ' There are underclassmen that provide the potential for a good team next season , concluded Coach Peterson. Planning the team ' s strategy coach Cliff Peterson gives his knowledge of how to beat the Willowbrook Warriors as Mary Jo Fedle listens on and waits eagerly to start the game Getting in the swing of things Cindy Kramer hits the ball to score another run for the Girls Softball team against the Addison Trail Blazers. 190

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Winding up for the throw Senior Mark Walberg puts forth his powerhouse strength against his opponent and rival East Leyden in a tough and crucial game. Sophomore Baseball; front row; Mike DeCrazia, Mike Blaha, Pete Macari, John Fornarelli, Bob Vince O ' Kray, Frank Vilach, Dan Haney, Joe Kavanaugh, Scott Kavanaugh, Coach Joe Sisco. Sullivan, row two; Bob Scurto, Wally Powell, t tftifl iff f tj Freshmen Baseball; front row; Rick Regula, Mike Lederer, Steve Brown, Joe Benik, Ken Hollings- worth, Greg Warnecke, Tom Banahan, Joe Dalessandro, Tony Fatigato, row two; Coach Steve Kussak, Frank Sullivan, Mike Parker, Mike Mistrata, Mike Bartello, Jeff Dorcek, Bob Rosner, Al Delazzer, Mike McDonald, Randy Cann, Joe Catton, Frank Scaccia, Coach Mike Kolze. Taking a seat on the medicine chest. Varsity Coach Don Lukas takes a breather from his usual spot as first base coach. 189

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Willowbrook Warriors first baseman reaches out for the ball as Penny Wagner successfully makes it to first base as the opposing team looks on. Arm cocked ready to pitch Donna Vacura prepares to let fly a menacing fastball against her opponent Glenbard East in a tough and exciting conference game. J SEv- Varsity Softball; Front row; Caria Vittorina, Mary Jo Fedle, Donna Circolone, Wanda Oliver, Jill Szczcpanski, Cindy Kramer Row two; Mr. Peterson, Judy Dec, Penny Wagner, Lori Larsen, Linda Cutara, Dale Languish. 1 ■ y J.V. Softball; Front row; Kathy Steik, Joanne Graehling, Diane Dizonno, Linda Greer, Renee Novavak, Gina Alberti. Row two; Julie Keegan, Debbie Shereck, Judy Arman, Dawn Helinski, Donna Dacurra, Angle Morrone, Mrs. Skizas. Receiving the Softball at first base, Linda Cutrara stretches forward lining up to catch a throw from the infield in order to force her opponent out. 191