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It was the worst night of
the year to-date weather-
wise, this did not put a
damper on the banquet at
Holy Trinity Hall, Hughes
ball title, .the playoff
series, and the Cross-
Valley Super Bowl, plaed
at Meyers Stadium
against the North End.
The youngsters were
girls.
Those honored were
football players, A, B and
C teams; pom pom girls,
cheerleaders, A, B and C,
majorettes and strutters.
won. Chairman Paul
Pasek introduced the
toastmaster Senior Board
member Wesley Rhiel,
who did another
his usual enjoyable inter-
esting talk and kep the
audience under his spell.
Main speaker was
Joseph Amato, president
spark to the league and
the league was glad to
have them. Boroygh
Coordinator Michael
Simko gave brief remarks
St., Swoyersville. Coach
professional-like job. He
of the Greater Pittston
which were well received.
Paul Pasek’s Swoyers-
ville Jr. Football Sailors
were honored for their
great heroics this past
year as they took the
Greater Pittston Jr. foot-
presented with trophies,
helmets and ceramic foot-
ball players made by the
Mothers Auxiliary and
jackets were awarded to
the graduating boys and
Invocation was given by
District Justice Andrew
Barilla Jr. He also kept
the crowd up to-date on
the Jets-Raiders score in
the game which the Jets
kept the program moving
in fine style. Mayor
Anthony Stefanoski gave
a beautiful welcome
speech. Honored guest
Magistrate Barilla gave
PRESENTING A CHECK--Women’s Auxiliary president
Paula Saltz presenting a check of $3500 to Wes Rhiel for
Football Organization.
SAILORS A TEAM GRADUATES WITH NEW
JACKETS--Kneeling left to right, Michael Romanowski,
Mark Chiazza, Pat Saypack, Chris Kalna, Steve Stelma.
Standing, John Romanowski, Paul Pasek, Joe Rhiel,
made their hitch in Swoyersville Football History in the
middle 50’s and early and middle 60’s, as they starred for
Coach John YonKondy’s football teams. They include
Jack Romanowski, the great tackle on YonKondy’s 1956
team which took the Eastern Conference Championship.
Ralph was the plunging fullback on the ’60 and ’61 teams
and a terror on defense. Michael played on the last
Swoyersville High team the ended with a 9-1 record and
played a whale of a game on both defense and offense.
Now their offspring have taken up the sport on the Jr.
JR. SAILORS STRUTTERS--First row, left to right,
Christine Pocono, Carla Piazza, mascot, Erin Piazza,
mascot. Row 2, Gail Pastula, Susan Romanowski,
Debbie Matysik, Susan A. Romanowski, Sharon Stack,
, Tracy Nataitus, Amber Wagner, Kelly Reese, mascot.
Row 3, Michele Palmentere, Rhonda Reese, Tracy
Dave Salus, Joe Bednarski, Ralph Romanowski, Marty
Gabel. Back row, Coaches, Don Covert, Paul Pasek, Ted
Gabel.
Sailors A team. John Romanowski, Jr. was a pillar of
strength at tackle on both defense and offense. Ralph Jr.,
steady quarterback, ran the team with skill. He was also
a demon on defense. Michael Jr., a terrific two way
player was always in the right spot at the right time.
We'll be seing more of the boys as they head for High
School. Shown left to right, Jack Romanowski Sr., Jack
Romanowski Jr., Ralph Remanowski Sr., Ralph
Romanowski Jr., Michael Romanowski Sr., Michael
Romanowski Jr.
McCoy, Susan Stack, co-captain; Mary Kay Songalia,
captain; Michelle Kertullis, Jennifer Frohman, Sandy
Zupko, Monical Pasek, Debbie Cwalina. Row 4, Barbie
Koval, Lisa Sentigar and Lois Koval, instructors, Mary
Jo Piazza, advisor and Kim Jacubezyk, instructor.
Football League. He
congratulated the Sailors
on their great season and
presented” them with
beautiful trophies. He
Highlight of the evening
came when auxiliary
president, Paula Saltz,
presented Wes Rhiel with
a check for $3,500. This
money was earned from
HEAD TABLE DIGNATARIES--Seated left to right, Pat
Schwenk, vice president of Auxiliary; Paula Salt,
president of Auxiliary; Mrs. Joseph Amato, Joseph
C TEAM CHEERLEADERS-Row 1, left to right, Amy
Wojnarski, Cheryl Yuhas, Jennifer Miller, mascot;
Karen Resavage, Tina June, Leslie Vinsko. Row 2, Lori
Jakubezyk, Lisa Stefanowski, Kathleen Gabel,
SAILORS JR. FOOTBALL A CHAMPS--Kneeling left to
right, Mark Chiazza, Dave Salus, Rocky Jones, Pat
Saypack, Jamie Wagner, Chris Kalna, Rich Verry, Nick
Cavuto, Karl Sprague, Ralph Romanowski. Row 2,
Dennis Hlavac, Steve Stelma, Andy Yuhas, Mike
Romanowski, Joe Rhiel, Joe Bednarski, Dave Schwenk,
3 3 5 ‘
the many functions that
were held by the auxiliary
and at the refreshment
stand.
Officers of the Junior
Football Organization are
are Paula Saltz,
president; Pat Schwe
,vice president;. Sandy
Sprague, treasurer and
Mary Jo Piazza, secre-
tary.
John Dushanko, A crowd of more than
president, Tony Strish, 500 braved the now storm
vice president; Ted to attend the banquet
Gabel, treasurer; John
honoring the Super Bowl
Miller, secretary. Offices Champs.
of the Women’s Auxiliary
Justice Andrew Barilla; Michael Simko, borough
i ; ; .
Ambrose, Jennifer Gawelko. Row 3, Anna Cagigas, in-
structor, Ann Marie Gabel, advisor, Debbie Schwenk,
instructor.
Kapral, Lisa Hometchko, Jill Coniglio, Karen Betnar,
Michelle Verry, Linda Schwenk, Lisa Cheslick. Row 3,
Tricia Schwenk, instructor, Pat Schwenk, advisor.