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Fri. Jan. .5 Brockport Holiday Classic
?|11§§§ Brockport, N.Y.
Mercyhurst .College is rapidly a name synonymous i for high his bench, eager to get their licks Sat. Jaa .6 Brockport Holiday Classic
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developing into a small college quality athletic teams. £ I in, who were also on that i first Tues. Jaa .9 St. John Fisher [ ( S ^ S j
3 | B J | | Rochester, N.Y.
power in the Held of athletics. In Over the last three years, the year team. And finally, how many Wed. Jaa 10 Robert Wesley an M j5j S|Rochester, N.Y.
lessf than? three I years, Laker name of - Mercyhurst has been Sat. Jaa 13 Alliance |?§ § R t F Home (Gannon Audio st game)
times does a coach have a chance Wed.
teams have become regarded as creeping across the country- This Jaa 17 Point Park Jfe j g fo Home
to recruit six other high-calibre Fri. ffi&sBHnavif
no longer a pushover but a year's Laker basketball team has players and mix them with the Jaa 19 Lock Haven State S f& Lock Havea Pa.
problem. From its inception, our Fri. Jaa 24 Frostburg State
the potential to make the name nine others mentioned above? Wed.
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athletic program has strived to MercyhurstV s t a m p e d e Jaa 31 Behrend M B Home (Gannon Audi)
Answers-not J often. "Yet t Laker Thurs. Feb..! Slippery Hock State
field teams that would be com* throughout the nation. Not many coach, Dick Fox holds all the B f c Slippery Reck* Pa
petitive with any school Sat Feb.. 3 Rochester Inst, of Tech. § | P 8 | Rochester, N.Y.
coaches have the chance to see cards, and he is smiling. Sat. Feb. IS Wilmington | | : f p Home
resembling our size. From la four starters returning from a When the Lakers take the floor 8§f ™&- M^S
meager beginning, Mercyhurst Sua Feb. 11 Wheeling .•£ §
ball dub that won 16 out of 25 against Edinboro tomorrow M.OH. Feb.it Alliance Cambridge Springs, Pa.
teams-have evolved into units games the previous year. What is evening, they will display height, Tues.& Feb. 20
that are not only competitive but even stranger, is that three of quickness, good shooting, a Sua
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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
bers could not belat that game
tomorrow night. Let's get on the are from the Erie area. £ Bill Weborg
ft band wagon. The tea m needs your Holdovers from his squad that
posted a 16-9 record a year ago
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STEVE ALBERT | J. C. CARTER I probably see most of his action
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Big I Steve was the team's Captain Carter;'is the {team with the J.V.'s this season. | | A
matured Steve into a smart knowledge of the game and his team leader for the J.V.'s and .>. _a£iy
player. His only drawback is the determination to do the job well definitely has the potentiali to &
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One of the old men on the club, Jesse was Mister Everything Mike is one of those rare people
Buzz's leadership is definitely an last season for Stockbridge High who excels not only on the cage
asset. Although not blessed with School in Stockbridge, Michigan. floor, but also in the classroom. Hg
tremendous ability, Steve's The Ail-American High School He was |the third leading k &
hustle and desire make him fa performer must now adjust to the rebounder and fourth leading
very effective ballplayer. rigors of college ball. He scorer for the Lakers last season. "WherefYa' Goin\ Stretch"
definitely has the talent, but how Emick and f Albert\ have %iow
quickly he matures into becoming played together for one year and January 17th. He is using his time DAVEWIECZOREK? I S & '
DAN BUKOWSKI J a dominating pivotman remains together have the potential! to well however by! adjusting Wiz is I the kind [of guy who
Danny is well schooled to Dick to be seen. ±, , A J make up a* devastating com- himself to Coach Fox's style of
bination at the forward positions. electrifies crowds with his Spin-
Fox's style of basketball. This is play. Curt has! tremendous point passing ability. He has the
his fourth season with the coach. JOHNCHOJNACKI | f W basketball ability, and Mr. Fox's kind of desire that coaches like to
Dan is valuable*coming off the John was the big man for Erie CURTIS HIXON yj i mk problem I is | to harness his see. He'd be a sparkplug to any
bench. He has a good outside Tech Memorial last season. He is Curt is a transfer student from potential and apply it to where the team. frMBJBB S ? L/V
shot, and | plays an aggressive a good rebounder and uses his Paducah, Kentucky.|He will not team will benefit the most.gHRjl
man-to-man defense. strength to his advantage. He'll become eligible to play j until
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Bryant is a freshman from I J. v. i
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Philadelphia. As of now, Bryant iSCHEDULE^
is a raw basketball player who fl85 Date- Oppment- Time ?"- -
needs some playing experience to Tues. Nov. 28 - Edinboro State - 6
develop his skills. He will see a lot S H P-m • 'WfcffJte'fa '-'':-'-
of action with the J.V.'s. p S fflj Fri. Dec. 1 Gannon-6:15 p.m. •*
Jess, "Doin' If" he'll probably be first off the Moa Feb. 19 at Alliance-6:00 p.m.
bench when one of the big men Tues. Feb. 20- Alliance-6:15 p.m.
stalls. | | Thurs. Feb. 22 at Erie Business
Center-8:00 p. m.> f | *
BOB REPKO | J
Sat. Feb.24 at Gannon-6:00 p.m.
Bob played last season at
Cathedral Prep in Erie. He is one Sua Feb. 25 - Brave Cannons -1:00
of the finest junipers on the team. 5 p.m. |
He'll see a large share of action Thurs. Mar. 1 - Intramural All-
on the J. V. squad. - Stars-6:15 o.m. 1
J.V. Roster
Player Class Ht. Wt. Hometown High School
John Chojnacki Fr. 6-6 200 Erie, Pa. Tech Memorial
Jeff Davern Fr. 5-10 140 Meadville, Pa. Meadville
Larry Gray Fr. 5-10 160 Philadelphia, Pa. Msgr. Bonner
Bryant Jacobs Fr. 6-5 200 Philadelphia, Pa. Overbrook
Kim Keith] Fr. 6-2 175 Sharpsville,Pa. Sharpsville
Jim Mahoney Soph. 6-2 160 North East, Pa. North East
Charlie Marsch ?Fr. 6-1 175 Philadelphia, Pa. Msgr. Bonner
Lamont Prince Fr. 6-0 170 Philadelphia, Pa. West Catholic
Bob Repko Fr. 6-5 190 Erie, Pa. &. Cathedral Prep
Wizzzz. Smoke
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Player Pos. Wt Class Major Field Birthdate Hometown High School Coach
THE PEOPLEllNiTHlE
OTHER {UNIFORMS
byiMarlene Smith
There is, present! on ithis alleviate some of our campus further and asked what kind of
campus, a work force comprised apathy. I enjoy the sport ofpt-it reaction they received--"The only
of six young ladies clad in saddle was a I challenge to start time you get a reaction from the
shoes, blue knee socks, white something that never existed on crowd is when they're*drunk!"
body shirts, with a tiny skirt and this campus.? Jake has an op- Mary feels the cheerleaders
vest combination boasting the timistic outlook for the rest of the should get more recognition as a
Laker "M". i f I 4 year, "the school has developed a working force, who reallytenjoy
Our CHEERLEADERS \ form better social life-it's more and take pride in what they do,
the nucleus of Mercyhurst's community-oriented now than for the college and themselves. |
school spirit with then* never ever before!* The campus ac- Rounding out the Junior class
ending dedication! and en- tivities have brought Mercyhurst cheerleaders is 'T.R." Clark.
thusiasm I when bonded together, together as a whole body. I think Tiny Renee" Clark stands only
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strike out to destroy apathy and we'll see a decline in apathy here 5' tall, saddle shoes and all, but
create j a sense? of harmony by th e end of the y ear. *' has the enthusiasm and charisma
amongst the fans. ^ I ^ * ? « B Second, ranking as co-captain, of a real pro even though this will
I recently had the pleasure of is Chris Dodd also a member of be her first year ever as.? a
interviewing each of these coeds the Junior class;from Hornell, cheerleader! Renee's^hometown
individually and was quite im- New**| York, 1majoringr in is Pittsburgh, Pa. where she
pressed with their attitudes and Elementary- Education with her attended Canevin High School!
frankness to my questions. These main emphasis leaning toward "T.R." is active in R.U.S. and can
girls do care about the college (in Special | Education. One of the also be found among .the paper
^**$HP*$ m both academics and athletics), in busiest cheerleaders, •' Chris is work in the Registrar's Office
you, the Mercyhurst students and active in such organizations as working for Mr. Billingsly.
Marianne Jacobs the community's view J of this the Council for Exceptional Renee's major is also Elemen-
Chris Dodd institution and its inhabitants. Children, R.U.S., working in the r
tary Education with her main
They do much more than merely Admissions Office and is an RA in concentration in Special
stand in front of the crowd yelling Baldwin Hall. Chris feels Mer- Education, ' The promotion of
"go team, go!" They give ap- cyhurst is a "fantastic" school school spirit and perhaps forming
proximately eight hours a week but has a poor attitude towards and working with a Pep Club are
i (more if need be) of their time, sports. She feels this is a sad state her ideas of a cheerleader's role.. •
face vast amounts of criticism to of affairs considering the wide, I Bev Welsh came to Mercyhurst
improve their performance and long range programs offered here with ft wo | years. c heer 1 eading
purchase most of their I own at Mercyhurst. "I can't believe experience behind her from
equipment (this should excite the the disinterest--even in the girls' Foxboro High School, Foxboro,
Board of Trustees!) plus work program, when such an avid part Mass., where she served as the
the entire year on an almost in- of school life is sports!'' Chris has captain of her squad. Bev is a
visible budget of $300 (this could been a cheerleader since the 6th sophomore Sociology major and
make for an interesting road trip grade, "it has become an im- hopes to work in some aspect of
to Water ford and back!). portant part of my life-keeps me this field upon graduation. Bev.
But withstanding these few in shape. I'm an avid sports fan believes "involvement" is the key
annoyances fyou'll find these and* feel cheerleading is an im- to alleviating the school's apathy.
young women proud to bear the portant segment of sports." She "Most students see school spirit
title of a " Mercyhurst went further to explain her role- as something corny, but I feel if
Cheerleader", for a variety of 'Tm? not someone J standing |in more people in this school would
reasons of which they were front of the fans just screaming~I get involved, not just fin varsity
willing to share with me. should be considered a guide to sports but also intramurals,
So now let me introduce to you, arouse support for our p team student government,{class of-
the Mercyhurst community, our during the games. I get a real fices, choir, J etc., we wouldn't
1972-73 cheerleading squad: sense of involvement which I feel have the time to even think of the
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active member in R.U.S. as well
Jacobs hailing from Rochester, as cheerleading. jgB B8BK*
New York, where she spent her Thirdly, I found whomfl would Last, but not least, we have an
entire high school years as a consider probably theji most Erie native-Kathy Jurkiewicz-
cheerleader. r ' J a k e " is a "outspoken" gal of the entire
Sociology m a jo r and looks for- squad, who says exactly what she also a sophomore, who attended
ward to working with children in feels to make her point clear and St. Benedict's Academy and was
either an orphanage or adoption concise. Mary Needham, of a four year veteran on their
agency. She's an active member Allison Park, Pa., is also a second cheerleading squad. gKathy,
of R.U.S. and SAC and would like year veteran in the cheerleading another Elementary $ Education-
to see a definite changeful the ranks. 1
Elementary! Education Special Education major, hopes
school's attitude-especially with her main concentration in the student body will have a
concerning the apathy segment of Special Education, comprise serious attitude change and not
campus life. Mary Ann feels Mary's major course of study. consider the cheerleading
Mary Needham Ren6e Clark there's a "lot of talk, but no ac- She also finds herself involved in program a big joke. Kathy feels
tion" around here, admitting the Council? for Exceptional one should participate Jin some
though! basketball^has the most Children and SAC! Being a area other than purely an
\ support but it's really not strong veteran, I asked Mary what role academic life to fulfill the
enough! She's out to help build a she felt she played during a "whole" college experience.
better unity between sports and game. 'Tm out there to get the "Cheerleading makes me feel
the campus community. When fans psyched-but they think I'm a partj of the team even
questioned for a definite meaning we're out there for a show! We're though I'm not on the court, I
in cheerleading she retorted: "f out there to "help", not to be the guess it's the best way tou express
feel it'sga cheerleader's role to sole thing!" I elaborated a bit my spirit, and I love it!' i
Bev Welsh Kathy Jurkiewicz Kathyf Jurkiewicz, Chris Dodd. Bev Welsh, Nary Needham, Marianne Jacobs, Henee Clark
PAGE 4 MERCYHURST COLLEGE NOVEMBER 27, 1972
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FINAL STATISTICS
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20.6 $ least- 22 (att. 66) vs. Point Park (2-5-72) j & ' M l ? SSJIfl
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Carl Jones. 24 21 $119253 .470 5568 .809 76 3.2 $ 121 5.0 94 60 1 293 12.2 22 j FG Per Cent best - 58.5 per cent (46 of §2) vs. Elmira (1-22-72) f3R
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Jeff McConnell 24 10 83-163 .509 38-51 .745 155 6.5 3 24 1.0 28 156 2 204 8.5 22
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