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

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Swimming the 100-yard backstroke is not as easy as it looks, but for senior Rich Laren his hours of hard work and practice have made him a winner. The thrill of victory streams across the face of senior Dean Slater as he leads the Knights to victory over conference foe Downers Grove South. • p ■» VARSITY SWIMMING: Front Row: Fred Hein- rich, Don Kerth, Mike Mariani, Dan Kelps, Dale Snyder, Scott Henley, Ray Ball; Row 2; Coach Dave Boho, Gerald Wittmann, )ohn Tauber, )im Graeling, Ed Baron, Dave Stagner, John Orsucci, Pete Realmito, Rich Laren. FROSH-SOPH SWIMMING: Front Row: Tom Tauber, Sam Morici, Tony Vilona, Keith Lee, Jeff Byker, Scott Domantay, Jim Krenc; Row 2: Coach Rich Russell, Coach Peggy Michaelowski, Scott Prieve, Kurt Krebs, David Cooper, Jerry Howard, Glen Vandenburg, Kit Kraable, Bob McNamee. 201

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tJl CMCtCB A taste of victory In the process of having their best season in the history of West Leyden, according to Varsity Coach Dave Boho, the Knight swimmers broke 8 out of 10 school records. Several of which were broken 3 or more times during the season. Giving many teams a run for their money instead of any easy victory, and pulling several surprise victories, the team defeated conference powerhouses like Morton West 45-38. With the teams ' newly found desire for victory and the intent to maintain it, the team worked at practices and workouts that would have been impossible to finish three years ago. Desire ran exceptionally strong for most valuable swimmer Dean Slater and most improved swimmer Dale Snyder. Working with a small team on the frosh-soph level. Coach Rich Russell explained that because the team was so small in number it was almost impossible to win as a team. Taking advantage of the jjdol at the meg against -Downers Grove South, Dean Slaicr successfully executes the backstroke across the pool toward a hopeful victory. 4B m Speedily swimming the 100-yard freestyle Dale Snyder pulls his body across the water gliding to a possible victory against Hinsdale South Hornets. 200

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Working as a team I was very pleased with the season; teamwork was an important factor in having the gymnasts maintain second place in the conference, commented Head coach Barb Parrin. Captain, all-around competitor, Bev Collins was named most valuable gymnast and received the title of conference champion. Also, Annette Cannata placed first in vaulting at the conference meet. The team placed second out of seven teams. Most distinquished gymnasts were Dawn Voelker on the balance beam, Mary Ann Ecker on the uneven bars, and Sue Scurto in floor exercise. In addition to exceptional perfor- mances by certain individuals, the team broke the school record with a 179.7 score. The score was earned during the meet against the East Leyden team, which had 179.3 points. This team was very young in age and in experience, concluded Coach Parrin. Keeping a steady balance, Annette Cannata demonstrates her grace and poise as she skillfully performs a routine on the balance beam at a gymnastics meet. Hopping into the action Bev Collins flys into a full twist hand-spring over the horse in the girls gymnastics meet against the East Leyden Eagles. Concentrating on her final dismount Tammy Verdone shows how well a gymnast can display her talent in the meet against Downers Grove South, a tough conference foe. 202