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

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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

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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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Individual efforts Like all sports, the main goal of the golf team was to improve on last years performance. With Joe Cascella being the only returning varsity golfer, the team had their work cut out for them. The Knights got a fast start by winning their first two conference meets against Morton East and West, but then lost their next six meets against the rest of the league. Combined with a non-conference record of 2-3, the team ended their season with an overall record of 4-9 and finished 8th out of 9 teams in the league. The season was not a complete failure. There were a couple of individuals who did go beyond the 8th place standing of the team. Joe Cascella made all-conference honors, and missed sectional play by only one stroke, aside from being team captain and most valuable player. Lavon Seaboldt, the only female golfer on the team, placed 2nd in girls district play and finished 11th in the state tournament. A short chip shot- ' shoots for anothisf rival East Leyd ' Suburban El .s®iipr Joe Cascella as he iwi Syre in a meet against Pine Coif Course in With his backswing in nnotion senior Jim Cratzke gets ready to launch another ball towards the cup in a tournament against surrounding area schools. With a smooth stroke and a look of concentra- tion Joe Cascella shows the style of his golf that made him one of the outstanding golfers in the D.P.V.L. for two consecutive years. 36