ELHS Athletic History by Decade 1970's

1969-1970

Tenth Year - Robert Jarvis Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Football: – 4-5 Coach Robert Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Francis Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York

Captains Jim Manfredini, Felix Tranghese

MVP Sr. Wayne Scully

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/7/1969

All-League Suburban League No selections for EL

Leading scorers Manferdini 8 TD 2 PAT 50, Marazzi 5 TD 30

All-WM No selections for EL

Outstanding players Wayne Scully MVP

Soccer: – 8-5 Coach Ralph Cooley, Robert Trautman

Captains Alex Hunter, Paul Lieberwirth

All Stars Sr. Alex Hunter, 2^nd team Sr. Rich Malstrom, Jr. Andy Byrne, Jr. Steve Fairbanks. Honorable Mention Sr. Bob Bradley, Sr. Andy Farquharson

MVP Sr. Alex Hunter (Exchange student from Scotland)

School Records:

Most goals in a season 14 Alex Hunter

Most goals in a game 4 Alex Hunter

All-WM Exchange student Alex Hunter from Scotland, “regarded as the highest skilled player in WM”.

All-League Valley Wheel Alex Hunter

State tournament runners-up.

Outstanding players Alex Hunter MVP, All League, All W’ Mass, Rich Malmstrom, Bob Bradley, All League, Steve Fairbanks All League 2^nd team

Hockey: – 11-4-3 (Third Place) Coach Paul Tarsa, Thomas Nolan

MVP Sr. Rich Mondoux

School Records:

Total team points 168

Total team goals 77

Total team penalties 27

High Scorer 21 goals, 21 assists total points 42 Rich Mondoux

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/22/1970

All-WM Wright division second team Matt D’Amato goal, Richard Mondoux forward

Outstanding players Richard Mondoux MVP, career points record 130, Matt D’Amato goal.

Matty (Meatball) D’Amato 329 saves (91%), 7 one-goal games.

Basketball: – 8-13 Coach William Reagan, Ron Knowe, Ed Matulawicz

Captains Greg Naylor, Paul Lieberwirth

MVP Sr. Dave Gallerini

Monson Tournament All-Star Sr. Dave Gallerini

Valley Whel All Star SR. Dave Gallerini

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 4/5/1970

All-WM No selections for EL

Outstanding players: Dave Gallerini MVP, 348 points, avg. 16 rebounds.

Swimming: – 10-4 Coach Richard Bolles, Janet Kerr

Captains John Haetinger, Peter Ouellette, Stanley Sroka

MVP John Haetinger

School Records:

200 Free 2:03 08, 50 Free 24.0, Diving 189 points, 400 Free 3:40 03, 200 IM 2:22 00, 100 Free 54.4, 400 Free 4:38.5

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/22/1970

All-WM Jim Montana 200 medley breast, John Haetinger 200 medley back, Peter Ouellette 50 free, Stan Sroka 400 free relay, Chuck Taylor 400 free relay, Mike O’Melia. diving Honorable mention Peter Rybacki.

League Champions. Outstanding swimmers: Jim Montana 100 yard breaststroke 1:10.8 7^th New England’s, Mark Mcandlish Diver 9^th New England’s, Pete Ouellette W’ Mass All Star, Tri-Captain, 50, 100 Freestyle, Chuck Taylor All Star 400 Freestyle, Stan Sroka All Star 200, 400 freestyle, Mike O’Melia 3^rd W’ Mass, 4^th States, 3^rd New England’s diving, John Haetinger MVP, All Star 200 Indiv. Medley

Girls Swimming: – 5-6-1 Coach Janet Kerr

Captains Nancy Sroka, Sue Snow

School Records:

200 Free 2:38 08 Fr. Jaye Hutchison, 50 Free 29.5 Sr. Nancy Sroka, 100 IM 1:21 08 Fr. Jaye Hutchinson, Diving 79.7 So. Sue Snow, 50 Fly 35.0 Fr. Jaye Hutchinson, 100 Free 1:07 06 So. Jenny Campbell, 50 Back 35.5 Fr. Jaye Hutchinson, 100 Breast 1:28 02 So. Carla Ireland, 200 Free relay 2:07 05 Sr. Nancy Blaisdell, So. Diane Halon, Sr. Nancy Sroka, So. Jenny Campbell

Outstanding players: Nancy Sroka 50 free record W’ Mass 29.5 Record holders: Carla Ireland 100 breaststroke, Jaye Hutchison 50 fly, 200 freestyle, Sue Snow diving, Jenny Campbell 100 freestyle

Girls Gymnastics:

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/22/1970

All WM No selections for EL

Girls Basketball: – 4-8 Coach Jackie Upshaw

Outstanding players: Nancy Steitz leading points per game (30) points per season (135)

Track: – 10-0 Coach Francis Dutille Richard Bolles, Thomas York

Captains Richard Willard

Undefeated League Champions

MVP Peter Ouellette

School Records:

Triple Jump 38’ 9 “ Sr. Robert Ireland

Discus 138’ 9” Sr. Robert Ireland,

Pole Vault 12’ 6” Mike O’Meilia (League record also)

W’Mass Champion Pole Vault 13’ 2” Mike O’Melia (School Record also)

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/22/1970

All-WM Peter Ouellette low hurdles 3^rd place, Mike O’Melia vault 1^st place (13 feet 2 inches)

Valley Wheel Champions, WM Champions.

Outstanding teammates: Kim O’Brien Undefeated, 1^st place Valley Wheel & W’ Mass 2 mile (10:31), Larry Bradley, 2^nd W’ Mass high jump (5’9”), Bob Ireland School records for discus (138’9”) and triple jump (39’2”), Paul LaBroad 3^rd W’ Mass low hurdles, Jim Manfredini, Valley Wheel records 100 yard dash (10.3) and 220 yard dash (22.9).

Baseball: – 8-7 Third Place, Coach William Reagan, Ed Modelewski

Captain Steve Newell

MVP Steve Newell

Sr Kurt Whitney BA .423, 9 RBI’s

Sr Dennis Killoren and Sr. Dave Gallerini tied for most hits 14

Sr. Dennis Killoren Most Doubles 3

Sr. Steve Newell Most Triples (2)

School Record:

Lowest ERA 0.022 in 58 1/3 innings pitched (2 earned runs)

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/21/1970

All-League Valley Wheel No selections for EL

All-WM No selections for EL

Outstanding Players Steve Newell MVP pitcher (.22 ERA), Kurt Whitney .423 avg.

Golf: – 13-2 Coach Eugene Gauthier, Robert Mazzariello (1^st year)

League Champions

So. John Lasek low gross for the year 79

MVP Jr. Joe DeAngelo

State qualifiers Sr. Mark Simone

School Record Low Gross 72 John DeAngelo

Outstanding players: John MVP, Joe DeAngelo team tournament, John Lasek low average, Greg Naylor team tournament W’ Mass qualifier, Mark Simone State qualifier. Bob Mazzariello JV coach (7-1)

Tennis: – 9-7 Coach Alexander Nickett

MVP Sr. Andy Farquharson

Outstanding players: Freshman Scott Able 3^rd round W’ Mass, Andy Farquharson MVP, 2^nd round W’ Mass.

Field Hockey: –3-4-3 Coach Jakie Upshaw

Captains Nancy Steitz, Sharon Bode

Outstanding players: Karen Gardell post season scoring champion, Nancy Steitz and Pat Farrell top scorers (5).

Girls Softball: – 3-7 Coach Janet Kerr

Captains Nancy Lavertue, Nancy Steitz

Outstanding players: Nancy Steitz avg. .650

1970-1971

Eleventh Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Football: – 6-3 Coach Robert Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Francis Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York

Captains Mike Keane, Richard Dion

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/13/1970

All-League Pioneer Valley League Bob Hubbard halfback.

All-WM Suburban League Offense: Tackle Tom McCabe, Guard Tom Thompson, Center Mike Keene. Defense: Tackle Tom McCabe, Safety Dennis Killoren

League Champions.

Scott Grabowski MVP

Soccer: – 3-8-1 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Robert Trautman

Captains Alan Hubbard, Steve Fairbanks, Andrew Byrne

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/13/1970

All-League Valley Wheel No selections for EL

All-WM Pioneer Valley League Bob Hubbard Halfback

Outstanding players Al Hubbard All League, MVP

Gymnastics: –???

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/28/1971

All-WM No selections for EL for either boys or girls.

Hockey: – 2-14 Coach Ralph Cooley, William Whiles

Captains Matt D’Amato, David McDonald

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/21/1971

All-League Wright division No selections for EL

All-WM No selections for EL

Outstanding players: Matt (Meatball) D’Amato 4-year starter, career lowest goal avg., and Bob Manning high scorer.

Swimming: – 12-1 Coach Richard Bolles, Janet Kerr

Captains Jim Montana, Mark McCandish, Mike O’Melia

MVP Mark McCandish

All W’Mass 1^st team Bill Tyler, Mark McCandish, Jim Montana, Mike O’Melia, Peter Ouellette, 2^nd team Peter Rybacki, Phil Towle

School Records:

100 free Bill Tyler 54.2

Diving Mike O’Melia School and Pool record)

W’Mass Champion diving Mike O’Melia

Undefeated in dual competition diving Mike O’melia

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/22/1971

League Champions All-League EL League Champions, Mike O’Melia diving State and NE Champion HS All-American candidate,

Bill Tyler, Mark McCandlish, Jim Montana breaststroke undefeated

All-WM Mike O’Melia diving, Mark McCandlish, Bill Tyler, Jim Montana

3^rd place WM, 5^th Place States

Girls Swimming: – 7-5 Coach Janet Kerr

Captains Kris White, Nancy Kulik

School and W’Mass record 220 medley relay 2:11 09 Fr. Kim Wiezbicki, Fr. Sheryl Couch, Jr. Nancy Rybacki, So. Jane Hutchison

School Record breakers:

200 Free 2:34 03 So. Jane Hutchison

100 Free 1:06 05 Jr. Jenny Campbell

Diving 92.05 Jr. Sue Snow,

100 IM 1:13 08 Fr. Kim Wiezbicki

100 backstroke 1:11 02 Fr. Kim Wiezbicki,

50 butterfly 32.2 Fr. Kim Wiezbicki

100 Breast 1:25 00 Fr. Sheryl Couch

200 Free relay 1:59 05 Jr. Nancy Rybacki, So. Jane Hutchison, Jr. Jenny Campbell, So. Linda J. Smith.

Basketball: – 2-14 Coach Angelo Correale, David Marden

Captains John DeAngelo, David Correale

Leading Scorer Jr. Dennis Killoren 222 in 16 games 13.9 avg

Leading Free Throws Jr. Clarke Taylor 40 for 53 75%

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/11/1971

All-League Valley Wheel No selections for EL

All-WM No selections for EL

MVP John DeAngelo.

Girls Basketball: – 1-12 Coach Joan Bereswill

Captains Rosanne Reis, Sharon Bode

Outstanding players: High Scorer Rosanne Reis 102 points 9.2 avg. - school record.

Bob Mazzariello’s First year

Golf: – 13-2 Coach Gene Gauthier, Bob Mazzariello

Captains Joe DeAngelo, John DeAngelo

MVP Joe DeAngelo

W’Mass Award Jr. Mike Grigley

Low Gross for year Joe DeAngelo

W’Mass Champion 72 Mike Grigley

Joe DeAngelo medaled in team tournament.League Champions

Boys Track: – 6-4 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York

Captains Mark Dunn, Mike O’Melia

MVP Mark Dunn

State Champion Pole Vault 13’ Mike O’Melia

School records:

Pole Vault 13’ 6” Sr. Mike O’Melia

Triple Jump 41’ 1” Mark Dunn

Boys Tennis: – 7-9 Coach Alexander Nickett

Softball: – 3-5 Coach Janet Kerr

Captain Pat Farrell, Pam Cushman

Baseball: – 5-12 Coaches Stanley Bernatowicz, Ed Modzelewski

Captains David Correale, Scott Grabowski, Mike Keane

MVP Robert Moran

David Correale pitched a NO Hit – No Run Ballgame May 21, 1971

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/27/1971

All-League Valley Wheel Sr. Mike Keene outfield

All-WM No selections for EL

Field Hockey: – 4-4-2 Coach Jakie Upshaw

Captains Sharon Bode, Ginny McDyer

Outstanding players: Genny McDyer 5 goals, Pat Farrell 6 goals.

1971-1972

Twelfth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Football: – 8-1 Coach Robert Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Francis Dutille

Captains Dennis Killoren, Bill Marazzi

League Champions

MVP Dennis Killoren

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/12/1971

Al-League Suburban League Co-Champions with Minnechaug, George Sakakeeny linebacker. Leading scorers Dennis Killoren 7 TD 2 PAT 64 ttl (15^th) Willard 5TD 2 PAT 32 ttl (34^th)

All-W’Mass 1^st team Dennis Killoren back

All League Jr. George Sakakeeny

Clark Taylor MVP. Mike Grigely All American

Soccer: – 3-7-3 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Bob Mazzariello

Captains Steve Reed, John Fauadato

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/05/1971

All-League Pioneer Valley league Honorable mention Ron Nasmon

All-WM No selections for EL

Steve Peperis Leading Scorer

Field Hockey: – 4-3-3 Coach Jakie Upshaw

Captain Sandra Gallerini, Beverly Repossi

Girls Swimming: – 5-4 Coach Janet Kerr

Captain Suzanne Florence

All W’Mass 1^st team So. Kim Wiezbicki, Sr. Suzanne Florence,

So. Sherry Couch, Honorable Mention Kathy Runquist

School Records:

100 fly 1:22 00 Sr. Jane Hazen

200 Free 2:29 02 Sr. Jane Hazen

100 breast 1:22 08 So. Sherry Couch

100 IM 1:10 04 So. Kim Wiezbicki

50 Free 27.9 So. Kim Wiezbicki

100 Free So. Kim Wiezbicki

100 back So. Kim Wiezbicki

200 medley relay 2:11 02 So. Kim Wiezbicki, So. Sherry Couch, Sr. Nancy Rybacki, Jr. Jaye Hutchinson

Diving 10.5 Suzanne Florence

Basketball: – 11-6 Coach Modzelewski

Captain Dennis Killoren

All Valley Wheel, Sr. Dennis Killoren, Jr. Glen Scott

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/09/1972

All-WM No selections for EL

Undefeated Valley Wheel Champions. Alan Walker, Glenn Scott All Stars.

W’ mass participants

Hockey: – 18-1-1 Coach Casartello, Boudreau

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/28/1972

All-League Fay-Wright division Bob Manning forward, Mike Donahue defense, Bob Ayers goal, Mike Grigely forward

All-WM Honorable mention Bob Manning, Mike Donahue

Swimming: – 13-3 Coach Richard Bolles, Janet Kerr

Captains Robert Parker, Kevin Lightcap

All W’Mass 1^st team Sr. Kevin Lighthead, Jr. Peter Ouellette, So. Rand Willard

W’mass runners up

School Record:

200IM 2:20 03 Peter Ouellette

50 Free 23.8 So. Rand Willard

100 free 53.7 So. Rand Willard

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/19/1972

All-League Rand Willard

All-WM Rand Willard Peter Ouellette, Rick Weaver, Kevin Lightcap, honorable mention Dave Smith, John Bonin, Gene Wiezbicki, Dave Taft

League Champions. 2^nd W’ Mass, 5^th States, Best diving combination W’ Mass - John Bonin, Dave Smith. Peter Ouellette breaks Individual Medley record; Rand Willard breaks 50 and 100 freestyle times.

Girls Basketball: – 2-13 Coach Robert Camp

Reanne Burke MVP

Gymnastics: ???

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/28/1972

All-WM No selections for EL boys or girls

Track: – 7-3 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York

Captain Michael Boutin

MVP Jr. Bruce Minnette, Jr. Gary Kane

School Record”

Shot put 50’ 3” Jr. Robert Branchini

Golf: – 6-3

Boys Tennis: – 10-8 Coach Alexander Nickett (1^st winning year)

Tied for 3^rd

MVP Mark Fernald

Notable player: So. Jane Hazem

Softball: – 5-5 Coach Jeanne A. Mele

Captains Peg Lantaigne, Jr. Karen Brown

MVP Jr. Karen Brown

Baseball: – 3-14

1972-1973

Thirteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Football: – 10-0 Coach Robert Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Frank Dutille, Tom York, Lloyd Dale

Captains George Sakakeeny, Bob Dibias

Undefeated League Champions

All League Sr. center Bob Dobias, Sr. linebacker, George Sakakeeny, Sr. Tackle Bob Brancini, Jr. def tackle Mike Mineo, Sr. def. back Dave McDyer, Sr. def. back Vin Villamaino, So. Def. back Jim Dunn, Jr. def. back Joe Marino, Jr. linebacker Rand Willard.

2^nd team Jr. def. tackle Mike Mineo,

All W’Mass 1^st team Sr. center Bob Dobias, Sr. linebacker George Sakakeeny, Sr. tackle Bob Brancini, Jr. punter Joe Marino.

Jim Brucati Award Paul Nuzzollilli.

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/3/1972

All-League Suburban League champions undefeated

All-WM/CM Champions Rand Willard kicked a field goal as time ran out after intercepting a pass and returning it to the Shrewsbury 20 yard line with less than 30 seconds remaining.

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/17/1972

All WM First team Robert Branchini offensive line, Bob Dobias center near flawless snapper (1 bad snap in three years), George Sakakeeny linebacker paired with Rand Willard to form best one-two line backing combo in WM, Joe Marino punter (avg. over 40 yds. per punt)

Second team Mike Mineo defensive lineman, Rand Willard linebacker, and Dave McDyer deep back

All Suburban team Jim Dunn, Vin Villamaino, Mike Mineo, Rand Willard.

Dagenais Award (MVP W’ Mass) Rand Willard

Soccer: – 7-7 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Bob Mazzariello

Captain Kenin O’Brien

Division Champions

All Division, Sr. John Favarato, Sr. Carl Thodal

All League Sr. John Favarato

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/3/1972

All-League Pioneer Valley League John Favarato halfback

All-WM No selections for EL

Div. II League Champions

Field Hockey: – 4-4-1 Coach Jackie Upshaw

Div. II League Champions

Swimming: – 14-3 Coach Richard Bolles

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSSR) dated 06/10/1973

Rick Weaver makes All American In just2 ½ years of swimming Rick lowered his first breaststroke tome of 1:17 to 1:12 his second year and to 1:04.4 at the end of his senior year. He lowered that to 1:03.83 to win Western Mass and then swam a 1:02.4 to win the New England’s.

League Champions. 4^th W’ Mass, 7^th States. Record breakers Pete Ouellette, Richard Weaver. Relay record set by Rand Willard, Pete Ouellette, Richard Weaver, and Wiezbicki

Girls Swimming: – 10-0 Coach Kerr, Suzanne Florence

Captain Jane Hutchison, Jr. Kim Wiezbicki

W’Mass runners up

W’Mass Girls Swimming League Champions.

School Record:

200 free 2:25 02 Fr. Sue Burney

100 free 1:01 00 Fr. Sue Burney

200 IM 3:32 00 Jr. Kim Wiezbicki

100 back 1:09 09 Jr. Kim Wiezbicki

400 free 5:23 00 Jr. Jane Hazen

100 breast 1:21 05 Jr. Sherry Couch

400 free relay 4:15 06 (League record also)

Jr. Barb Burney, Sr. Jaye Hutchison, Fr. Sue Burney, Jr. Kim Wiezbicki

400-relay record Kim Wiezbicki, Sue, Barbara Burney, Jay Hutchinson

Basketball: – 18-2 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Tom York

Captain Al Walker, Glenn Scott

League Champions

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/01/1973

All-League Valley Wheel First team Alan Walker, Glenn Scott. Second team B. Deveries, S. Marra.

All-WM Division II Alan Walker, Glenn Scott

Hockey: – 11-7 Coach Charles Casartello, Lawrence Sherpa

Captain Kevin O’Brien, Mike Donahue

MVP Ed Malone

All Division 1^st team Jr. Ed Malone, 2^nd team Jr. Kevin Silk, Sr. Brian McCormick

3^rd place PV League, W’ Mass qualifiers

Girls Basketball: – 12-3 Coach Robert Camp

First winning season

Track: – 10-0 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York

Captain Robert Brancini, Bruce Minnette, Gary Kane

MVP Sr. Bruce Minnette

Bruce Minnette 6^th in States for javelin

School records

Shot Put 52’ 1.75” Sr. Robert Brancini

Javelin 183’ 8” Sr. Bruce Minnette

100 10.1 Sr. James Brancini

Tripple Jump 41’ 6.75” Jr. Michael Lussier

2 mile 9:43 02 Jr. Paul Oparowski

League Champions

W’Mass Div AA Champions

Golf: – 10-4 Coach Bob Mazzariello (1^st year as head coach), David Mardon

Captain Charlie Dempsey, Tim Barry

Low Avg. Charlie Dempsey 78.2

MVP Jr. Charlie Dempsey (top 12 W’Mass)

Most Improved Jr. Jim Lontaine

Gymnastics: –???

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/08/1973

All-WM No selections for EL

Baseball: – 9-7-1 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Ed Modzelewski, John Courtney

Captain Alan Walker

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/01/1973

All-League Valley Wheel league Jr. Bob Liberworth 2^nd base, Sr. Roy Bishop outfield, Honorable Mention pitcher Sr. Evan Layne

All-WM No selections for EL

Boys Tennis: – 8-8 Coach Alexander Nickett

MVP Mark Fernald

Girls Tennis: – 1-8

Softball: – 6-6

1973-1974

Fourteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Football: – 9-1-1 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Tom York

Captain Rand Willard, Mike Mineo

Suburban League Champions

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/02/1973

EL stopped at 28 game winning streak by Algonquin 6-2 in WM/CM Division II title match.

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/23/1973

All-WM First team Mike Mineo offensive line, Rand Willard linebacker leading scorer in WM as fullback, Joseph McDyer back best hitter, best pass defender, Joe Marino punter good quarterback, threw 8 TD passes. Second team Dave Tranghese back, Rand Willard place kicker.

Undefeated League Champions,

All League Mike Mineo, Dave Tranghese, Rand Willard, Ed Kulik.

All W’Mass 1^st team Sr. Rand Willard, Sr. Mike Mineo, Jr. Joe McDyer, Sr. Joe Marino

28 consecutive wins

Dagenais Award (MVP W’ Mass) Rand Willard

McCormack Award Sr. Rand Willard

Soccer: – 6-9-1 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Cam Lendrin (Spfld. Col.), Bob Mazzariello

Captain Fred Ernsting, Paul Teixiera John Weisse

All Div II Sr. Paul Teixiera forward, Sr. Mike Daniele, Sr. Robert Lieberwirth

All-League Pioneer Valley league Sr. Paul Teixiera forward

All-WM Paul Teixiera forward.

Paul Teixeira MVP, All W’ Mass, Rupe Lieberwirth All League, Mike Daniele, Tim Broderick, Fred Ernsting All Stars.

Girls Swimming: – 12-0 Coach Kerr

Captain Kim Miezbicki Barbara Burney, Sherry Couch

Outstanding Swimmer Award presented by W’Mass Officials Sr. Kim Wiezbicki

State Records:

50 free 26.18 Sr. Kim Wiezbicki

100 free 58:89 Sr. Sue Burney

100 back 1:06 79 Sr. Kim Wiezbicki

W’Mass Champions 50 free Sr. Kim Wiezbicki, 100 free Sr. Sue Burney, 100 back Sr. Kim Wiezbicki, 400 free relay So, Cathy Hood, Sr. Barbara Burney,

Sr. Kim Wiezbicki, So. Sue Burney

School Records:

200 free 2:12 08 So. Sue Burney

200 IM 2:28 06 So. Sue Burney

50 free Sr. Kim Wiezbicki

100 fly 1:08 08 So. Sue Burney

100 free 58.0 Sr. Kim Wiezbicki

100 back 1:18 00 Sr. Kim Wiezbicki

100 breast 1:18 So. Sue Burney

400 free relay 4:09 09 So, Cathy Hood, Sr. Barbara Burney,

Sr. Kim Wiezbicki, So. Sue Burney

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/16/1973

All-WM Cindy Smith, Kathy Runquist, Sue Burney, Barbara Burney, Kathy Zografos, Kim Wiezbicki.

Undefeated PV Champions, W’ Mass Champions, 3^rd States. Kim Wiezbicki, Sue, Barbara Burney All Stars.

Swimming: – 15-0 Coach Richard Bolles Janet Kerr, Bob Hamel

Captain Rand Willard, David Taft, Steve Midwood

League Champions

All W’Mass 1^st team So. Ken Lewis, Sr. Rand Willard, So. Rick Parker, Sr. David Taft, So. Jay Chipouras, Sr. Steve Midwood. 2^nd team Jr. Ron Page, Jr. Gene Wiezbicki

School records:

200 free So. Rick Parker, 500 free So. Rick Parker, 50 free Sr, Rand Willard, 100 free Sr. Rand Willard, 200 IM Sr. David Taft, 400 free relay So. Steve Wiezbicki, Sr. Steve Midwood, Sr. David Taft, Sr. Rand Willard

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/18/1974

All-WM Ken Lewis 200 medley relay, Rand Willard 50 freestyle, David Taft 200 individual medley, Jay Chipouras diving, Rick Parker 200 freestyle. Steve Midwood 400 freestyle relay. Honorable mention Gene Wiezbicki.

East Longmeadow was undefeated at 15-0 placed six individuals on the All-WM team and won the State and New England Championships.

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 4/15/1973

All-WM tournament Gene Wiezbicki 200 medley relay, Rand Willard 50 freestyle, Rick Weaver 100 breaststroke

Undefeated PV Champions, WM, State and New England Champions.

Record setters included Rand Willard 50, 100 Freestyle, Rick Parker 200, 500 Freestyle, Gene Wiezbicki 200 freestyle, Dave Taft, Steve Midwood and Rand Willard 400 Freestyle Relay

Basketball: – 11-9 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Tom York

Captain Tim Broderick, Scott Miller

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/xx/1974

All-League Valley Wheel Second team T. Broderick

Scoring leaders T. Broderick 20 G 221 Pts. 11 Avg.

Hockey: – 10-8-2 Coach Casartello

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/24/1974

All-WM No selections for EL.

Girls Basketball: – 7-8 Coach Robert Camp

Track: – 9-0 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Tom York

Captain Darryl Forsythe, Michael Lussier, Paul Oparowski

MVP Sr. Paul Oparowski

School Records 440 52.2 Sr. Darryl Forsythe

1 mile 4:30 09 Sr. Paul Oparowski

2 mile 9:32 03 Sr. Paul Oparowski

Mile relay 3:41 51 Sr. Darryl Forsythe, Jr. Kerry Goguen, Jr. Stephen Wood, Fr.Michael Fleming

Distance Medley 11:04 06 880 Jr.Kerry Goguen, 440 Sr. Darryl Forsythe, 1320 Jr. Stephen Wood, 1 mile Sr. Paul Oparowski

W’Mass Champioh 2 mile Sr Paul Oparowski, 880 Jr. Kerry Goguen, 440 Sr. Darryl Forsythe, 100 Rand Willard, 220 Rand Willard

League Champions

Golf: – 12-1

League Champions

Softball: – 11-3

League Champions

Baseball: – 13-7 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, James Cokkinias, John Courtney

Captain Joe Marino, Scott Miller

League Champions

MVP Joe Marino, David Tranghese

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 6/30/1974

All-League Valley Wheel Dave Tranghese outfield, Bill Farrell pitcher, Scott Miller pitcher, Rob Lieberwirth utility.

Boys Tennis: – 9-7 Coach Alexander Nickett

Captain Mark Fernald

MVP Mark Fernald

Girls Tennis: – 5-6

Cross Country: – 4-4 Coach Frank Dutille

First season

Captain Darryl Forsythe, Paul Oparowski

MVP Sr. Darryl Forsythe.

School Record:

Course record 13:55 Sr. Paul Oparowski

Field Hockey: – 7-2-1 Coach Jakie Upshaw, Gant

Best record in EL history

Captain Reanne Burke, Truish Hafey

MVP Reanne Burke

1974-1975

Fifteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Track: – 7-2 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Kenneth Hardick

Captain James Dunn, Stephen Wood, Kerry Goguen

MVP John Chipouras

School Records:

Discus 146’ 1” So. Brian Gray

440 Relay 46.0 Sr. Joe Santaniello, Sr. Bill Dunn, Jr. John Chipouras, Jr. William Ferrero

Long Jump 20’ 7.5” Sr. John Chipouras (League Record also)

Girls Tennis: – 6-5

Baseball: – 7-9 Coach Ray Arra, Walt Porowski

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 6/29/1975

All League Valley Wheel Jr. Bob Steitz 2^nd base.

All-WM No selections for EL.

Girls Tennis: – 6-5

Wrestling: – 4-7

Softball: – 3-6

Golf: – 4-9

Girls Track: – 1-9

Boys Tennis: – 1-14 Coach Ed Modzelewski

Captain Pate Abel

MVP Mark Sanderson

Football: – 9-0 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Tom York, Jim Cokkinias, Lloyd Dale

Captain Chris White, Jim Dunn, Paul Votze

All League Sr. Paul Votze, Sr. Jim Dunn, Sr. Brian Gray, Sr. Jim McDyer, Jr. Tom Ryan, Sr. Chris White, Jr. Ron PLumb

All W’Mass Sr Brian Gray, Sr. Jim McDyer

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/23/1974

All League Suburban league Brian Grey, Tom Ryan line men, Paul Voltze, Jim Dunn backs, Ray Willard Brian Grey defensive line, Chris White linebacker, Joe McDyer, Ken Plumb secondary.

All-WM First team Brian Grey lineman, Joe McDyer back. Second team Tom Ryan lineman, Paul Voltze, Jim Dunn backs, Ray Willard defensive line, Ken Plumb secondary.

Undefeated League Champions. Paul Voltze - 200 points.

Dagenais Award (MVP W’ Mass) John Chipouras

Hockey: – 11-6 Coach Charles Casartello, Larry Sherpa

Captain Denis Sheehan, Chuck Serafill

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/21/1975

All League Wright Division Second team Chuck Serafin forward.

All WM No selections for EL. Trose 10 G 31 A 41 points (2^nd), Mike O’Melia 16 G 22 A 38 points (5^th), Chuck Serafin 19 G 13 A 32 points,

Field Hockey: – 5-4-1 Coach Jackie Upshaw

Girls Basketball: – 3-12 Coach Robert Camp

Gymnastics:???

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/06/1975

All League No selections for EL

All WM No selections for EL.

Girls Swimming: – 11-0 Coach Kerr, Pomeroy

League Champions, Undefeated. WM and States qualifiers. Sue Burney MVP

Swimming: – 12-3 Coach Richard Bolles

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/06/1975

All WM John Chipouras diving 1^st WM 1^st States, 2^nd New England’s, Steve Wiezbicki sprinter, Rick Parker distance freestyler, Ken Lewis breaststroke (2^nd year selection for all three juniors). Honorable mention Tom Murphy 200 free, Alan Bagg 100 free, Gene Wiezbicki 100 back.

Cross Country: – 5-5 Coach Frank Dutille

Captain Kerry Goguen, Stephen Wood

MVP Kerry Goguen

School Record New Course 14:34 00 Sr. Kerry Goguen

Basketball: – 16-5 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Dave Marden

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/30/1975

All League Valley Wheel First team P. Pronicki, Bob Steitz

Soccer: – 6-7-3 Coach Stanley Bernatowicz, Robert Mazzariello

Captain Peter Abel, Eric Thodal, Robert Sullivan

MVP Sr. Robert Sullivan

Division All Star Sr. Robert Sullivan, Tom Daly, Bob Steitz, Eric Thodal

League All Star SR. Robert Sullivan

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/18/1974

All League Pioneer Valley league Bob Sullivan halfback.

All WM Ne selections for EL.

League Champions

1975-1976

Sixteenth Year - -Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Soccer: 3-11-2 Coach Stan Bernatowicz, Bob Mazzariello

Captain Arthur Robertson, Bob Steitz, Mark Torricelli

MVP Sr. Mike Ferris

Div II All Stars Sr. Mike Ferris, Sr. Bob Steitz, Sr. Gary Teixiera

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/07/1975

All-League Pioneer Valley Division II Mike Ferris fullback, Gary Teixiera fullback, Bob Steitz forward.

All-WM Second team Bob Steitz utility.

Football: 8-2 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Tom York

Captain Bob LaBerge, Ron Plumb, Tom Ryan

League Champions 5 years in a row 71-75)

All League Sr. Tom Ryan, Sr. Joe Carney, Sr. Ray Willard, Sr. John Chipouras, Jr. David Bradstreet

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/21/1975

All-League Suburban division Dave Bradstreet, Joe Carney, John Chipouras Tom Ryan, Ray Willard

All-WM John Chipouras running back 16 TD 106 points, David Bradstreet inside linebacker, Tom Ryan defensive end. Second team Ray Willard defensive line.

League Champions, with 4 shutouts. Ron Plumb MVP,

Dagenais Award (MVP W’ Mass) Mike Lewis

Cross Country: 5-5 Coach Frank Dutille

Captain Daniel Florence, Larry Keating

MVP Sr. Daniel Florence, Sr. Larry Keating

School Record:

Course 13:43 Sr. Larry Keating

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/12/1975

All=WM No selections for EL.

Daniel Florence, Loren Keating MVP’s

Swimming: 13-1 Coach Richard Bolles, Janet Kerr (diving)

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 02/22/1976

All-WM Al Bagg, Gary Pomeroy, 200 medley EL 2^nd, Rick Parker 200 free (1^st), Steve Wiezbicki 50 free (4^th), John Chipouras diving record 503 pts. (1^st) 2^nd place Comp. 338 points, Steve Wiezbicki 100 free (4^th), John Burney (6^th), Rick Parker 500 free (1^st), Ken Lewis 100 breaststroke (3^rd), Greg Robbins (6^th), 400 free EL fourth. Team Standings EL 1^st 194, Cathedral 2^nd 168.

All-State Medley relay EL third, Rick Parker 2000 free (4^th), Steve Wiezbicki (3^rd), John Chipouras (1^st), Gary Pomeroy 100 free (6^th), Rick Parker 500 free (2^nd), Ken Lewis 100 breaststroke (5th), 100 freestyle relay EL 5^th. Team standings EL first 136 pts., Longmeadow 2^nd 98 points.

John Chipouras considered for All-American (SSR 3/8/1976)

Wrestling: 6-2 Coach Bob Mazzariello

League Champions

MVP Sr. Larry Williams

Most Improved Sr. Bruce Clark

Girls Swimming: 10-1 Coach Janet Kerr

League Champions, 3^rd W’ Mass, 2^nd States. Karen Wiezbicki State champion 100 backstroke

Hockey: 11-9 Coach William McCollough, Scott Murdock

Captain Jerry Lantaigne, Paul O’Melia

All League 1^st team Jr. Tony Trace, 2^nd team Sr. Paul O’Melia

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/21/1976

All=League Wright division First team Tony Trace forward. Second team Paul O’Melia

All-WM No selections for EL.

Tony Trace 29 G 24 A 54 Pts., Paul O’Melia 28 G 23 A 51 Pts. League scoring champions

Basketball: 8-11 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Tom York

Captain Bob Steitz, John Gouglas

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/23/1975

All-League Valley Wheel division First team J. Douglas Second team Bob Steitz

All-WM No selections for EL

Scoring leaders J. Douglas 19 G 271 Pts. 14.3 Avg., Bob Steitz 18 G 244 Pts. 13.6 Avg.

Girls Basketball: 7-10 Coach Robert Camp

Baseball: 11-7 Coach Ray Arra, Walt Porowski, John Courtney

Captain Mark Torricelli, Bob Steitz, Dan Florence

MVP Sr. Bob Steitz

Most Improved Sr. Chris Dion

Top Hitter Sr. Bob Steitz

Top pitcher Sr. Bill Templeton

Vivenzio Award Sr. Mark Torricelli (Coaches award for player that best exemplifies highest standards in desire, hustle, and attitude.)

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/1975

All-League Division II Bill Templeton pitcher 1.29 league ERA, Luke Menard 3^rd base, Bob Steitz SS, Chris Dion outfield.

All-WM Bill Templeton pitcher league ERA, Luke Menard 3^rd base, Bob Steitz SS.

Boys Tennis: 3-13

Girls Tennis: 2-10 Coach Jakie Upshaw

Softball: 4-10 Coach Jane Mele, Sue Exley

Captain Mary McRae, Debby Roy

Boys Lacrosse: 6-4

Boys Track: 8-3 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Robert Camp

Captain John Chipouras

MVP John Chipouras

School Records

100 m 10.1 Jr. Mike Lewis

330 low hurdles 41.5 Jr. Jeff Dobias

Long Jump 21’ 2” Sr. John Chipouras

440 relay 45.6 Sr. William Ferrero, Jr. Karl Hiller, Sr. John Chipouras, Fr. Stephen Wrinkle

Medley Relay 3:39 00 Jr. Mark Kielar, Sr. Robert Walz, Jr. Jeff Dobias, Jr. Mike Fleming

Girls Track: 8-1

League Champions

Field Hockey: 6-3-3 Coach Sue Exley (First year)

Golf: 8-5 Coach Bob Mazariello, Dave Marden

Captain Mike Broderick, Bob LaBerge

MVP Sr. Larry Williams

Low Avg. Mike Broderick

Most Points Larry Williams

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/30/1976

For WM-----It was a very good year

EL Football 5^th straight Suburban League Title.

EL Swim team won WM, States and New England’s.

1976-1977

Seventeenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Football: 10-1 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Coach York

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/5/1976

Division II League Champions (6^th straight year), with 4 shutouts including championship game against Algonquin. Jeff Dobias MVP, Dave Bradstreet, Mike Lewis 852 yds. 18 TD’s.

All-League All-WM First team Mike Lewis running back 852 yards, led Division scorers with 110 points, has 208 in last two years, also an excellent pass catcher, breakaway threat who had runs of 94 yards on a kickoff and an 80 yard run from scrimmage; John Sharon interior line, shifted from tackle to guard, SSR “most improved linesman”, good trap blocker; David Bradstreet inside linebacker Al-WM repeater, two way starter for last two seasons, very quick and an excellent blocker. Second tam John Dunn center, Gordon Burson linebacker.

Girls Swimming: 10-2 Coach Janet Kerr

League Champions, 2^nd W’ Mass, 4^th States

Cross Country: 7-6 Coach Frank Dutille

Captain Patrick Fleming, Tom Florence

MVP Jr. Carle Hallen

Soccer: 3-10-4 Coach Stan Bernatowicz, Ray Arra

Captain Greg Wilk, Mark Keilar

All League Sr. Greg Wilk, So. John Murphy, Rick Nasman

All W’Mass Sr. Greg Wilk

School Record:

Most goals season 11 Greg Wilk

MVP Sr. Bill Ollari

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/5/1976

All-League Pioneer Valley division John Murphy goal, Rick Nasmin back, Greg

forward.

All-WM Division I Second team Greg Wilk utility.

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/25/1976

Bill Ollari MVP, Greg Wilk high scorer. Greg Wilk, Nick Nasman, J.P. Murphy All League

Basketball: 16-6 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Tom York, Dave Marden

CaptainKarl Schulen, Bill Haertinger

League Champions

MVP Sr. Bill Hastings

All League Sr. Wayne Richards

All W’Mass Sr. Wayne Richards

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/27/1977

All-League Valley Wheel First team Wayne Richards smooth shooting lefty lead the team with an 18.1 avg., Second team C. Murphy.

Leading scorers Richards 21 G 390 pts. 18.1 avg., Murphy 21 G 255 points 12.1 avg., Menard 22 G 233 points 23.3 avg.

Girls Basketball: 5-12 Coach Robert Camp

Wrestling: 9-5 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Kevin Plette

Captains Bob Franceschelli, Mike Kelliher

W’Mass 2^nd place heavyweight Jr.Mike Kelliher, 169 lbs So. Tom Caliento

WM qualifiers: Tom Cunningham 3^rd 100, Bill Mercier 5^th 114, Mark Whitney, 5^th 121, Steve Whitney, 5^th128, Bob Francecchelli 5^th 140, David Anderson, 3^rd 187.

Hockey: 5-11 Coach Fassnacht

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/20/1977

All-League Wright Division Sr. Mark Lorenzi forward.

Leading scorers Liquori 17 G 25 A 42 points, Mark Lorenzi 20 G 17 A 37 points.

All Stars Mark Lorenzi and John Liquori share MVP for work on “L” and “L” line

Girls Swimming: 10-4 Coach Richard Bolles

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/12/1976

All-WM Carolyn Burney WM record holder 100 free (54.979) 200 free (2:00.250) member 400 free relay. Karen Wiezbicki WM Backstroke record holder (1:03.116) State record holder backstroke (1:03.011).

Swimming: Coach Richard Bolles

3^rd W’ Mass, 4^th States. Al Bagg, Gary Pomeroy (2^nd year for each), John Burney, Ken Galicia, State record 100 yard relay 3:20.7, Al Bagg, Gary, Greg

Wilk, WM Champions.

Boys Track: 9-5 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Bob Camp

Captain Michael Fleming

Valley Wheel Champion (and record holder) 330 low hurdles 40.3 Sr. Jeff Dobias,

440 53.4 Sr. Michael Fleming,

Shot Put Sr. Mark Monroe

MVP Michael Fleming

School Record”

330 low hurdle 40.3 Sr. Jeff Dobias

Mile Relay 3:38 06 Sr. John Dunn, Sr. Patrick Fleming, Sr. Doug Paris, Sr. Michael Fleming

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 05/22/1977

All-League Valley Wheel Jeff Dobias record holder 330 low hurdles (40.3) Mike Fleming 440 (1^st 53.4). EL finished 2^nd in both the 440 and mile relays.

Girls Track: 3-7

Baseball: 11-7 Coach Ray Arra, Bill Moge, Walt Porowski

Captain Doug Smith, Luc Menard

MVP Doug Smith

All League Sr. Doug Smith, Jr. Luc Menard, Jr. Dave Wilder, Jr. Carl Hallen

Vivenzio Award Jr. Luc Menard

Most Improved Jr. Dave Wilder

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/03/1977

All-League Valley Wheel Jr. Carl Hallen outfield .338 avg., Sr. Doug Smith utility 5-1 pitching record, .333 batting average 15 hits.

Valley Wheel Co-Champions.

Cross Country: 7-6

Boys Lacrosse: 5-2-1

Golf: 5-6 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Dave Marden

Captain Peter FolkW’Mass 3^rd place So. Joe DeAngelo

Girls Tennis: 2-12

Boys Tennis: 6-10 Coach Ed Modzelewski

Softball: 5-10

Field Hockey: 6-3-3 Coach Sue Exley

Linda Carroll MVP, Marybeth Griswold, Best Offensive player

Note: Dr. ED Steitz authored a book entitled “Illustrated Basketball Rules”. Dr. Steitz, an East Longmeadow resident, is Director of Athletics at Springfield College, editor of basketball rules, and member of the Executive Committee for both the NCAA and the ECAC and a member of the US Olympic Basketball Committee.

1977-1978

Eighteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Baseball: – 14-6 Coach ray Artra, Ron Knowe, Walt Porowski

Captain Luc Menard, Mark Midwood

MVP Sr. Luc Menard

Most Improved Sr. Tom Florence

Vivenzio Award Sr. Luc Menard

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 06/04/1978

EL seeded 2^nd Division II playoffs behind Drury.

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/02/1978

All-WM Division II First team Sr. Luc Menard 3^rd base batted .309 co-captain, also played SS, 1^st base and pitched, Sr. Marc Midwood outfield (2nd year) All-Wheel, batted .395 15 RBI, 3 HR, 4 triples and a .596 on-base percentage co-captain, 2 errors in 3 years, nailed only twice while stealing base in 3 years. . Second team Sr. Rick Walz outfield.

Girls Tennis: – 7-9

Boys Tennis: – 6-9

Boys Lacrosse: – 4-6

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 6/25/1978

All-WM Second team Jim Foley, Craig Powers, Brian Scully.

Golf: – 5-7

Softball: – 3-10

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/09/1978

All-WM No selections for EL

Football: – 7-3 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski, Ken Grip, Bob Conlin, Bob Branchini

Captain Tom Franco, Rick Willis, Jim Foley

MVP Rick Willis

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/18/1977

All-WM First team Sr. Tom Franco inside linebacker two-year starter played offense and defense, never missed a snap for punts and place kicks. Second team Sr. Mike Kelllerher utility.

League’s Best rushing offense. All league Tom Franco, John Driscoll, Gary Pomeroy, Rick Willis, Jeff Pendorff, Mike Kelliher. All W’ Mass Tom Franco, Rick Willis MVP.

Swimming: Coach Richard Bolles

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/12/1978

All-WM Sr. Al Bagg 100 free (1^st) and Jr. Gary Pomeroy 50 free (2^nd) (3^rd year for each), Sr. Steve McFarland breaststroke 200 medley relay (1^st), Sr. Ken Galica 200 freestyle (2^nd).

Girls Swimming: – 10-3 Coach Sue Laing, Kim Wiezbicki

Captain Kristin Mumford, Kim Lincoln

W’Mass Champions by point total

State Champions

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/18/1977

Kim Wiezbicki (2^nd year) 200 medley relay, 200 individual medley, backstroke, Carolyn Burney, 100, 200 freestyle 200 freestyle relay, Fr, Jill Wilder 50, 100 free, anchor leg for 200 medley relay, Jr. Sue Robinson (2^nd year) breaststroke..

Susan Laing, Karen Wiezbicki 2nd place W’ Mass, State Champions. Carolyn Burney, Karen

Wiezbicki co- MVP’s.

Soccer: – 4-10-3 Coach Stan Bernatowicz, Ray Wheeler

Captain Scott Danner, Paul Ernsting

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/19/1977

All-League Pioneer Valley Sr. Scott Dammer goal, Jr. Chris Sand back, Jr. Rick Nasmam back.

All-WM No selections for EL.

Field Hockey: – 8-1-3 Coach Sue Exley, Karen Zych

Captain Trish Bradstreet, Mary Lynn Marazzi

MVP Sr. Karen Sullivan, Sr. Trish Bradstreet

High Scorer Sr. Mary Hanna

Valley Wheel Champions, W’ Mass Champions.

Cross Country: – 7-4 Coach Frank Dutille

Captain Tom Florence, Mark Midwood

MVP Jr. Randall Burd

Girls Soccer: – First year 1-13-2 Coach Reanne Burke.

Ronnie Morass MVP, Lynn Hedin top scorer

Basketball: – 9-9 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Ken Grip

Captain Luc Menard, Mark Midwood

Track: – 4-8

Gymnastics: – 4-7 Coach Barbara Roosts

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/26/1978

All-WM No selections for EL for either boys or girls.

Tim Daggett from W.S. won 5 of the 7 categories.

Tri Captains Carolyn Burney, Sandy McKenney, Cindy Seyler

Hockey: – 10-7-2 Coach Fassnacht, Callahan

Captain Tom MacDonald

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 02/26/1978

EL finishes in 2^nd place behind Longmeadow

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/21/1978

All-League Wright division Chris Trinceri.

All-WM Second team Jr. Chris Trinceri. Wright division 2^nd place. Honorable mention Jim Trace.

John McCullough leading scorer 17 G 20 A 37 pts. Trace 17 G 14 A 31 pts.

Wrestling: – 7-7 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Kevin Plette, Sal Terriama

Captain Mike Kelliher, John Driscoll

W’Mass Champions

School Record:

Undefeated 14-0 Sr. John Driscoll (All pins)

3^rd place W’Mass Sr. John Driscoll, Sr. Mike Kelliher, 4^th place So. Mark DeBloc

WM qualifiers Mike Kelliher, Mark BeBlok, John Driscoll

Girls Basketball: – 2-15 Coach Bob Susan Laing, Laurie D’Ambia

Captain Carla Moses, Nina Roberts, Patricia Bradstreet

W’ Mass All Star Nina Roberts

1978-1979

Ninteenth Year - Wayne Porter Supt., Ralph Shindler Principal

Boys Track: – 6-3 Coach Frank Dutille, Richard Bolles, Bob Camp

Captain Randall Burd, Greg Towle, Vincent Zuccalo

MVP Greg Towle

School Record:

Javelin 189’ 6” Joe Wadden (League record also)

Triple Jump 41’ 7.25” Steve Lissier

Mile 4:30 05 Randall Burd

Greg Towle: 330 low hurdles 39.4 (League record also), 120 high hurdles 14.4 (League record also), W’Mass Champion 330 low hurdle, 120 high hurdle, State Champion 120 high hurdles, New England Champion 120 high hurdle

Decathalon Champion Steve Lussier

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/27/1979

All-WM Greg Towle

EL placed 4^th WM

All-State Greg Towle lone WM champion with win in high hurdles (14.77) EL finishes 1^st in States

Girls Track: – 4-5

Golf: – 7-4 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Dave Marden

Captain Joe DeAngelo

Girls Tennis: – 6-9

Softball: – 6-10

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/08/1979

All W’Mass Jr. Joanne Skiffington Infield

Boys Tennis: – 54-14 Coach Ed Modzelewski

Baseball: – 3-14 Coach Ray Arra, Ron Knowe, Walt Porowski

Most Improved Sr. Dave Hedin

Vivenzio Award Jr. Mike O’Shaughnessy

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/08/1979

All-WM No selections for EL

Swimming: – 5-6 Coach Richard Bolles

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/04/1979

All-WM Jr. Diana Robbins diving, Jr. Dave Simonich 200 medley relay sixth at WM in backstroke, Sr. Gary Pomeroy 50 free four year All W’Mass First in WM 50 and 100 freestyle second in states by .049 sec 50 free, Sr. Paul Donlin 100 back third in the WM backstroke and fourth in the 50 free. Honorable mention Jr. Peter Avdoulos, Sr. Joe Wadden

Lacrosse:

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 07/08/1979

All-WM No selections for EL

Girls Soccer: – 3-9-3 Coach Jakie Upshaw

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/17/1978

All W’ Mass No Selections for E.L.

Cross Country: – 6-4 Coach Dale

Dave Gelinas MVP Captains Randy Burd, Rick Hundertmark

Field Hockey: – 1-11 Coach Sue Exley, Trish Hafey

Captains Sue Brown, Laurie LaClair. Mary Carol best offensive player, Jennifer Fisk best defensive player, Sue Brown MVP.

Soccer: – 4-13-1 Coach John Coburn (First year)

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 12/17/1978

All W’ Mass No Selections for E.L.

All stars Chris Sand, Rick Nasmin, and Dave Hedin

Girls Swimming: – 5-8 Coach Janet Kerr

Captains Sue Scanlon, Jill Wilder, Jill Wilder MVP. 5^th WM, 9^th States

School record Sue Wadden 100 breaststroke 1:12.5

Football: – 8-2 Coach Bob Dobias, Ed Modzelewski

2 time All Suburban League Sr. Gary Pomeroy, scored 87 points, rushed for over 800 yards, TE as a junior and started as a sophomore. Other All League Tackle Jeff Delessio, Running back/Halfback Joe DeAngelo, LineBacker Gary Pomeroy

Gymnastics: – 0-9 Coach Barbara Roostis

Captains Cindy Seyler, Diana Robbins

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/01/1979

All W’ Mass No Selections for E.L.

Wrestling: – 11-5 Coach Bob Mazzariello, Jeff Curzi, Brian Smith

Captain Tom Caliento

W’Mass Champion Jr. Steve Muise, 2^nd place Sr. dave Anderson, Sr. Tom Caliento, 3^rd place St. Tom Cunningham, Sr. Steve Whitney, 4^th place Jr. Mike Torcia, 5^th place So. Tom Goguen, Sr. Mark Whitney, Jr. Dan Lincoln, Fr. Scott Somers.

MVP Tom Caliento

Most Improved Mike Torcia

Sportsmanship Award (Officials) Joe Ryan

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 3/25/1979

All-WM Division II Jr. Steve Muise 157 lbs. 11-3-2. He was one pound over the limit before a match at Longmeadow; he qualified for the match by running to Longmeadow High School.

3^rd Place WM. W’ Mass champion Steve Muise, second place, Dave Anderson, Tom Caliento, third place, Tom Cunningham, Steve Whitney, Tim Goguen.

Basketball: – 7-9 Coach Ed Modzelewski, Ron Knowe

Captain Joe DeAngelo, Jim Skiffington

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/01/1979

All-WM 2^nd Team Mike Martino

Captains Jim Skiffington, Joe DeAngelo. Mike Martino leading scorer

Girls Basketball: – 7-9 Coach Robert Camp

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 04/08/1979

All-League Valley Wheel No selections for EL

All-WM No selections for EL

Hockey: – 5-11-1 Coach Robert Fassnacht, James Callahan

Captain Richard Nasman, John McCullough, Chris Sand

All League Sr. John McCullogh, Sr. Richard Nasman

All W’Mass Sr. John McCullogh, 2^nd team Sr. Richard Nasman

Springfield Sunday Republican (SSR) dated 03/25/1979

All-League Wright division First team, Sr. John McCoulough forward 30 goals, 23 assists, Dick Nasman defense.

All-WM First team John McCoulough utility Wright Division top scorer 30 G 23 A 53 points, Second Team Dick Nasman utility.

John McCullough leading scorer, Division scoring title (by more than 15 points)