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

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while keeping a close eye on the ball. Junior Nick Rogosienski sets up for a backhand shot against his opponent from Downers Grove South, a tough conference foe. Varsity Tennis: front row; Tim Henk, Bob Maskeri, Dan Waller, Coach Tom Tollick. Porento, Nick Rogosienski, Jatin Patel, Dave Frosh-Soph Tennis: front row; Gary Rawlings, Lawrence Loyd, Sal Occhipinti, Jim Gralow, Steve Havlik, Frank Romano, row two; Bill Forsberg, Vito Ingrassia, Mike Cygan, Danny Petyold, Scott Knuth, Coach Tom Tollick, not pictured; Coach Ken Hasman. A strong forehand, coordination, and concentration, all aid Dave Maskeri, Varsity singles Player, as he returns the ball to his opponent during one of the season ' s meets. 197

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Two to districts Young and inexperienced was the reason the Boy ' s Varsity Tennis team failed to live up to expectations, commented Coach Tom Tollic. The team came away with only two victories in their fourteen meets, a record that was disappointing yet bright because all but one member is returning for next year. As for the team, Dave Maskeri and Bill Pagiey were the first doubles team in West Leyden ' s history to ever make it to the district finals. According to Coach Tollic, the team has optimistic hopes for next year, because of the good attitude the team possessed, in spite of the number of losses they suffered. Captained by Senior Dan Waller, the team could not escape the cellar of the conference, in spite of the efforts by Most Valuable Player, Dave Maskeri and other outstanding players Jim Grawlow and Bill Pagiey. Practicing a serve, Senior Jack Kipp warms up before a home meet against Hinsdale South. His four year experience with the Tennis team was a valuable asset to the team. With a powerful backhand, Varsity singles player Dan Waller never lets his eye off the ball as he accurately returns his opponent ' s well hit volley. Standing in his offensive position and getting ready to send the ball back over the net, Nick Rogosienski plans ahead to defeat his opponent. 196

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BfiCClJIJGJiJBtlJ Improved season Red Line! Green Line! that ' s only a few commands shouted out by Badminton Coach Bill Ohison, as the team exercised with sprints, pushups and running. Ohison, when asked to comment on the season said the girls had a better than average year! but, everyone needed improvement. This year ' s captains were Mary Bailey and Doris Willerth, with Doris named as the most valuable player. Ohison feels that aside from the All-League Conference Champions, Singles players Doris Willerth and Donita Descourez, along with the doubles team, Laure Baietti and Joann Forsberg, that the entire team should be recognized as outstanding players . Ohison said that ninety percent of the team ' s success was attributed to the team, itself, and ten percent was to himself, the coach. The singles set a record with thirty-nine wins and five defeats. The team came out with ten wins, three defeats and one loss. In the confer- ence meet, the team placed second out of seven. Concentrating on executing a good serve againsi the Glenbard East Rams, Senior Cindy Cox takes a deep breath and relaxes. The meet ended victoriously for the Knights. In the ready position, concentrating on her serve. Donna Cronewald holds a steady arm and keeps her feet in the boundries as she prepares to serve in a meet against Addison Trail. 198