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

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mm Ten school records set Opening the season with a winning record just starting, the girl ' s team had the best season ever by winning 6 out of 10 meets. Team balance contributed to the good season along with achieving 10 school records. Kathy Kenyeri was named most valuable to the team. Overall the team finished 7th out of 9 teams in the league standings. Team dedication is also what helped the frosh-soph team. Records were set by Tim Kelly and Don Hadrava in the hurdles, by Carlos Valdes in the indoor two mile, and by Nick Kernene in the indoor 880. The boys enjoyed the competition, win or lose, commented Coach Sage. The team finished the season in second place in the indoor and in seventh place in the outdoor. Greg Domantay proved to be an asset to the boy ' s varsity team, qualifying for downstate along with Steve Koos. A new record was set by Juan Jerez, Bill Dining, Steve King, and Steve Koos in the 440 relay. Records were also set by Greg Domantay in the two mile race and by Steve Koos in the triple jump. The team had 4 wins and 14 losses. The win loss record did not reflect on strong finishes in large meets and the Hinsdale relays. commented Coach Vallicelli, The team was largely juniors. With strong sophomore speed, we look good for next year. Taking those last few strides over the finish line, Carlos Valdez adds another successful timing to the track records for the 1978 Track season. Moments before his event, Varsity distance runner Mike )aeger concentrates on loosening up his leg muscles and his mind to prepare for his long run. Hearing the penetrating sound of the gun echoing through the cold brisk air, the competitive track runners begin the long and painful race. 192

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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

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Track runners from Morton West, East and West Leyden have a look of accomplishnnent on their faces as they struggle through the last stretch of the mile race. mF- rffrir - I Varsity Boys Track: front row: Mike )ager, Rene Valdez, Gary Doss, Gary Caprio, Tony Saguto row two: Mike Maginity, Mark Matz, Bill Dining, )eff DeZetter, Steve King row three: Coach Rich Vallicelli, Matt Kilsabeck, Greg Domantay, Steve Koos, Juan Jerez, Coach Bruce Palmer Junior Varsity Track: front row: Steve Maginity, Carlos Valdez, Tom Kerivan, John Meyers, Mark Sychowski, Brandon McMahan, Mike Berberich, Tim Kelly, Adam Machaiek, Mike Flores, Mark Lawless, Tom Maggiore, Nick Kernene row two: Coach Rich Vallicelli, Paul Berg, Terry Newman, Bob Glowienke, Don Hadrava, Don Schroeder, Glenn Grabanski, Sam Jaster, Coach Don Sage Taking a few laps to warm up their bodies, distance runners Mike Maginity and Frank Lathen jog around the soccer field before a meet at home against Addison Trail. 193