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

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i2{i mm i ecee Leadership I Big Man Leadership and reliability are Important factors in running any major club, says Mr. R.J. Brown, sponsor of not just one, but both Varsity athletic clubs. Since the spon- sorship of the Letterettes Club was turned over to him last year, Brown has been involved in the reconstruc- tion of the Letterettes as well as maintaining the Lettermen ' s Club ' s standards. The main objective of both clubs is to help members realize their maximum potential. With an increased membership in the Letterettes Club, President Pam Neuzil has worked to improve the club ' s status from the past. Mean- while, under the leadership of Pre- sident Chris Rubino, the lettermen have maintained their standards of excellence since it ' s beginning. Main- taining the strength of their organiza- tion, both clubs held meetings once a month, with the Letterettes holding special meetings during early-bird. This year both clubs have joined forces in sponsoring the Dave Major and the Minors Concert and ushering at commencement, both also, host a Senior member dinner, as well as several sports banquets. In addition to having some of the finest athletes in the school, these clubs also contain some of the best academically equipped students. The coming of age of the school has brought with it the establishment of a successful Lettermens Club, as well as a promising future for the Letterettes Club. One thing that cannot be said of Mr. R. J. Brown is that he is uninvolved. Putting all of his heart into his work and behind students, Mr. Brown has been a teacher at West Leyden for 15 years. But teaching isn ' t all that interests Mr. Brown, ne is, and has been, a spon- sor of a variety of clubs. He has sponsored the classes of 70, ' 74, ' 78 and now the class of ' 80. He has also had the sponsorship of the Letter- mans Club for five years and the Letterettes Club for two and a half years. Managing tickets for athletic events and consultant for the Let- terman ' s Alumni Association, are his responsibilities, as are the Academic Hall of Fame and the Athletic Wall of Fame. Coordinat- ing the Homecoming and Com- mencement activities are some of his bigger jobs. Mr. Brown enjoys Working with young men and women to establish successful clubs and class councils. Mr. Brown likes to see people exert themselves and says he is proud of the students, faculty and administrators of West Leyden High School. We, too, are proud and lucky to have a man of his loyalty and dedication to work with us. Prestige, power, and a keen business mind make Mr. R.J. Brown the little man in charge. He is in charge of Letterettes, I Club and )unior Advisory Council.

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Arms locked, muscles tense, Senior Jeff lannacco performs steadily on the parallel bars in a conference meet, doing an L-seat, which required a great amount of strength. Gym Knights: Brenda Gill, Wendy Toyser, Terry Peterson, Kathy Hovey, Sheila Cerami, Therese Hoskinson, Kathy Tolosko. Freshmen Gymnastics: Coach Ron Matrisciano, Lyie Lowther, Mike Chillemi, Chris Halverson, Jeff Cavanaugh, Tony Ligamari, Norb Ashby, Pete Ken Budzon, Bill Oliver, Mike Tippett. DeArcangelis, Scott Kowalski, Ken Trenhaile, 55

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Being led out to the center of the field for the annual Homeconning halftinne ceromonies, Debbie Passi and her escourt Dave Moscinski look ahead for the festivities. L Club: Mr. R.J. Brown, sponsor, Dave Stagner, Nick Kernene, Rick Laren, Chris Rubino, Dave Roszkowski, John Domantay, Glen Wojnowiak, Dan Serra, Jim Mello, Rick Reese, Joe Cascella; Row two: Steve King, Dave Moscinski, Jim Gratzke, Juan Jerez, Pete Realmuto, Kevin Werner, Darren Petrovich, Mark Lee, Dale Snyder, Dean Slater, Carlos Valdez; Row three: Pete Krueger, Ed Baron, Tim Kelly, Mark Pacini, Adam Machaiek, Keith Schneider, Tony Clemente, Marc Emerson, Joe Sojka, John Tauber; Row four: Gerry Fisher, Steve Koos, Jim Gralhing, Mark Venturini, Don Schroeder, Mark Krebs, Jeff Dezetter, Brian Newman. With a wide grin across her face. Princess Annette Cannata walks out on the field with her escourt Lettermen, Mike Miginity. A moment fans wait for. Letterettes; Front row: Jill Szczpanski, Laura Schekut, Cindy Kramer, Donna Walters, Liz Walters, Pam Neuzil, Joann Favia, Joann Forsberg, Patty Durante, Bridget Wisniewski, Sharon Lucinski, Mr. R.J. Brown, sponsor; Row two: Katyh Kenyeri, Kathi Klinger, Anna Dizonno, Sheila Krambeer, Michelle Francesconi, Sue Licause, Cher yl Mucher, Debbie Durante, Kathy Kolassa; Row three: Amy Perkins, Judy Szymkowiak, Dolores Willerth, Debi Farmer, Donita Descourouez, Kim Aufmann, Tammy Verdone, Debbie Schwichtenberg, Janice Haerle, Wanda Oliver. 57