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

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EqjBBB BBBGJUQJC Success, again Success was again the case for Coach Don Sage and his cross- country team, as they proved what hard work can do. Finishing the season with 11 wins and 4 losses and finishing second in conference, the cross-country team followed the traditions of teams before them. Leading the teams were all-conference runners and captains Mike Jager, Frank Lahtinen and most valuable player, Mike Maginity. All-conference honors also went to Carlos Valdez, who also placed in the all-sectional meet. Coach Sage attributed much of their success to the team ' s positive mental attitude. Fine performance by the so- phomore team added to the success of the cross-country team, as a whole. With 8 wins and 7 losses, the team worked on perfecting their running skills in preparation for being on next year ' s Varsity team. Prevailing as conference champs, the freshmen team placed five runners in the conference meet, including Brian Vandenburg, who finished first in conference. Coach Rich Vallicelli commented, The teams don ' t spend alot of time in one place, and this contributed greatly to the success of a running squad. 34 Trail. '

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Weaving among the opponent, Angelo Crano shows his skill and finesse in dribbing the soccer ball down field to his fellow teammates, who quickly come to his aid. Soccerettes: Front Row: Sharon Luchinski, Sue Thommason, Vicki Gonzalez, Linda Ceragioli; Row 2; Nadine Parenti, Cina Stramaglia, Fran Ingrassia, Bonnie Weiss; Row 3: Coach Roger Roeing, Barb Sobioch, Michelle Sasso, Tina Sikorski, Kathy Smith. Varsity Soccer: Front Row: Ed Zamora, Sergio Zamora, Tom Vollmann, Raymundo Velarde, Jose Martinez, Hiram Rodrequez, Dan Serra, Nick DeMare, Ben Modica (captain), Dwight MacKin- ney; Row 2: John Gayton, Sam Perrille, Jerry Fischer, Tony Saguto (co-captain), Roman Molenda, Mike Phillips, Angelo Grano, John Tauber, Ed Baron, Coach Roger Roeing. Frosh Soph Soccer: Front Row: Bob Nugent, Fonda Vamvaskas, Vivek Patel, Robert Klueg, Jeff Byker, Steve Lee, Guy Greco, Jack Nunez, Steve Geitz, Norbie Ashby, Dan Khoury; Row 2: Sam Jaster, Gary Malaszewski, Jeff Coyle, Pat Zenzola, Keith Nelson, Ed Witze, non-member, Mike McDonald, Coach Bob Brown. 33

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On your mark, get set, go! are the words the runners are waiting to hear from coach Don Sage as they begin the triangular meet with Addison Trail and Morton West. Endurance is shown on the face of senior Jeff Dezetter as he competes in the three mile cross country race against his Addison Trail opponents in a home meet. Varsity Cross Country; front row; John Comantay, Glenn Wojnowiak, Dave Pisciotto, Jim Mello, Jerry Nelson, Mike Jager. row two; Kathy Kolassa, Bridget Wisniewski, Dave Roszkowski, Nick Kernene, Kevin Werner, Carlos Valdez, Daniel Fahlgren, Kathy Kenyeri. row three; Coach Don Sage, Frank Lahtinen, Dave Stagner, Jeff DeZetter, Tim Kelly Adam Machaiek, Mike Maginity, Coach Rich Valicelli. Smiles are reflected from the faces of many cross country runners from around the conference as they prepare for the triangular meet between West Leyden, Morton West and Addison Tr. Sophomore Cross Country; front row; Mark Sychowski, Tom Kerivan, Mike Berberich, row two; John Meyers, Paul Berg, Kevin Machaiek, Coach Rich Valicelli. 35