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

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With the referee carefully observing every move the wrestlers make, Scott Birholtz, Sophomore, with muscles tensed, plans for his next move. Entangled in the hands of his opponent. Senior and Varsity wrestler Mark Lee thinks over his plan of escaping and gaining advantage over this bout. Gaining advantage of his opponent by way of leverage, Ken Morinaka, a Senior Varsity wrestler, goes on to win the match and bring in some ttMm points. Awaiting the signal from the referee, the whistle, to jump into wrestling action. Varsity wrestler Joe Liparota, prepares for a final period of wrestling. 51

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Awaiting the final score of a match soon to end, fellow Varsity wrestlers look on as Mr. Jim Macintyre prepares Tom Stich for his bout, which will begin shortly. Separated from his opponent, wrestler Matt Hedstrom looks for an opportunity to take down his opponent for two points and go on to win the match. Junior Varsity Wrestling: Front row: Greg Reed, Sal Occipinti, Darren Billhiem, Jason Bonner, David Dubinski second row: Dave Besser, Joe Mikos, Brandon McMahan, Joe Condon, Jose Villa, Larry Fortino Third row: Coach Gebhardt, Robert Glowienke, John Latoria, Bryon McMa- han, Dennis Buchanan, Coach Schmidt. Freshmen Wrestling: Front row: Jeff Hansen, Mike Delaney, John Runecki, Chuck Reed, Dave Bruno, Frank Wayzer, Pat Zenzola, Greg Reed second row: Joe Ferruzza, Nick McMahan, Greg Schultz, Greg Morgan, Dave Barns, Tom Ryan, Steve Vazzano, John Mikko, Jim Daberitz, Bob Lowitzki third row: Len Johnson, Bob Fisher, Glenn Fritz, Jim Witz, Todd Janczak, Randy Tabaka, Pat Venturini, Tad Cohen, Coach Al Cordon fourth row: not pictured: Steve Lee, Pete Mikos 50

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A year of surprises Finishing their season with a record of three wins and eight losses, the girls Varsity swim team is looking to the future with great promise. The 79 season was a building year with more surprises coming up each meet, commented Varsity coach Miss Peggy Michalowski. The team consisted of 22 girls, predominantly freshmen and so- phomores. The following girls set school records during the season; Debbie Durante, Patty Durante, Marty Dickens, Cheryl Mucher and Barb Oddo. We ' ll miss our seniors; Pam Neuzil, Ronnie Waitkus, and divers Linda Keith, and Norine Faticante, commented team members and coaches Miss Michaelowski and Mr. O ' Donnell, but all are looking forward to a more experienced and successful team next year. Bl CDiJtiJlJCCB Exhausted, but determined to go on, Ronr Waitkus takes a breath of air as she completes a lap of the pool with her freestyle swimming event of the day. Splashing water sprays Cheryl Mucher as she heads down the stretch of a race in which she does the backstroke, an event where she gives her best to win. Gasping for an intake of air, Sophomore Karen Miletich swims lap after lap trying to break another school record in their upcoming meet against Hinsdale South. 52 HHHi