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MARK MELILLOAthlete, North Penn High School, 1978 Football, Baseball |
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While at North Penn Mark earned 3 varsity football letters and one Baseball varsity letter in 1976; his only season of participation.As a football player Mark started all three season, including both offense and defense as a junior and senior. While the team did not enjoy much success in wins, Mark was fortunate to play for a number of excellent coaches who were even better people. In 1977 he was named First Team All Bux-Mont for both offense and defense. He was invited to play in the 1978 Montgomery Country All Star Game and was name the North captain.Mark accepted a full scholarship to the University of Delaware, playing for the legendary head coach Harold “Tubby” Raymond. After a red shirt year in 1978, he played four years on varsity during the 1979-1982 seasons. As a starter at offensive guard from his sophomore through his senior year, Mark tied the school record for consecutive starts at 37. It was a great period of time in Delaware football history and the combined record during his four varsity seasons was 43 – 8. This included three post season visits to Division 1-AA playoffs. Mark was fortunate to have played in two National Championship games; Delaware won the first one in 1979 and was runner up in 1982.After graduating from the University Delaware in 1982, Mark entered the Financial Services industry as a Financial Advisor, where he remained for the past 27 years. He is currently a Complex Manager for Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC in Doylestown. Mark lives in North Wales with wife Susan and three boys; Christopher 16, Ryan 13 and Matthew 2. |
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RONALD E. JAROS
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RONALD E. JAROSAthlete, North Penn High School, 1966 Football, Winter/Spring Track |
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Ron participated in Football and Winter / Spring Track & Field while attending North Penn HS. During his senior year in Football he punted and started at offensive and defensive end. In Spring Track Ron placed 1st in both the Discus and Javelin and 2nd in the Shot Put at the 1966 Bux-Mont League Championship meet. At the District meet he was 3rd in the Shot and Javelin and 5th in the Discus. By the end of his Sr. season, Ron was ranked 2nd in the Shot Put and 3rd in the Discus on North Penn’s top ten all time list. Ron received the 1966 Track Most Valuable Player award and the Most Improved Player in both Football (’65) and Track (’66). He graduated from North Penn in 1966 and went to West Chester University where he received his B.S. and M.Ed. In 1973 he received a full time teaching contract at North Penn High School.In 1992 Ron became Head Cross Country Coach at North Penn HS. In 1997 he had his first undefeated season, winning his first League and District Championship. In 2007 at the Manhattan Invitational NP ran the 2ndfastest all-time team average ever run at the Manhattan Invitational; putting the 2007 team in a very elite group. This 2007 team finished their season undefeated, winning the Suburban One League Championship, the District One Championship and North Penn’s first ever PIAA State Cross Country Championship. Ron was named Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Coach of the Year for 2007. After setting the bar high the 2008 Cross Country team matched the 2007 team finishing undefeated in the league, winning the Suburban One League Championship, the District One Championship and defending their State title winning the PIAA State Cross Country Championship. This is only the fifth School District in PIAA history (1939 – 2008) to win back to back State Cross Country Championships. Once again Ron was named Pennsylvania Track and Field Coaches Association Coach of the Year for 2008. In the 17 years Ron coached Cross Country his dual meet record was 170 – 31 (undefeated last 21 in a row), with 28 invitational wins, 5 All-State runners, 96 All-League runners, 4 Suburban One League Championships, 3 District One Championships and 2 PIAA State Championships. In 1980 Ron became Head Coach of Boys’ & Girls’ Bowling teams and coached until 1998. Ron’s boys’ bowling team match record was 134-48-11, with 92 shutouts and 9 League Championships. During this time the Boys’ bowling team held or set every league record. In 1993-94 the Boys’ varsity starting 5 made up the entire 1st team All-League Team. The Girls’ bowling team match record was 121-63-6, with 83 shutouts and 5 League Championships. The 1990 Girls’ team went 10-0 with 6 shutouts while bowling with 4 girls against 5 every week. NP is the only School in League history to take all four titles, Boys Team & Boys Individual and Girls Team & Girls Individual in the same year, not once but twice 1993 & 1994. From 1999 to 2008 Ron was Head Indoor Girls Track Coach. During this time the girls broke or set every Indoor school track record. He had one Indoor State Champion in the Shot Put and top eight finishers in the 4X200, 4X400, 4X800, Mile, High Jump, Pole Vault, and Triple Jump. Ron has been assistant boys’ spring track coach since 1982 through to the present. In his early coaching years he worked with the throwers and had multiple league, district, state champions and a national champion. In the later years Ron worked with North Penn’s distance runners helping continue the legacy of the North Penn 4x800m Relays and distance running. In 1992 Ron finish what would be a labor of love. After 15 years of research he published his book on the Sokol movement in the United States called Sokol Gathering in the New World. Ron has retired from teaching and lives in Lansdale with his wife Penny. He enjoys visiting his married children; Erica living in South Carolina and Dana living in Pittsburg where he visits his two grandchildren. |
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ALLEN BARTLEBAUGH
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ALLEN BARTLEBAUGHAthlete, North Penn High School, 1971 Football, Wrestling |
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Allen was an All-Bux-Mont League first team football player. He lettered his junior and senior year at offensive and defensive tackle. For two straight seasons, playing both ways, he did not miss a minute of playing time. He received the North Penn High Schools’ Most Improved Athlete Award over three years. Allen was the starting defensive tackle for the Montgomery County All-Star Game for the North Squad.During the winter season, Allen competed on the wrestling team. He earned varsity letters his junior and senior years. In 1971 he was the Captain and Most Valuable Wrestler. He was undefeated Bux-Mont League Heavyweight Champion and Sectional Champion. Allen continued his education at Delaware Valley College receiving a B.S. in Biology in 1975. He continued to participate in athletics at the college level in both football and wrestling; where he earned varsity letters for both sports four straight years. In football, he started every game at defensive tackle and earned All-League honors in 1971, 1972, 1973 & 1974. In 1975 he was captain of the wrestling team at Delaware Valley College and was awarded The Outstanding Wrestler. Allen was then named to the All-American Wrestling Team in 1975; thus becoming Delaware Valley College 1st All-American. He ended his incredible 1975 year with a runner up finish in the National Tournament. Allen graduated from Delaware Valley College in 1975 with a BS in Biology. After college he started a concession business and purchased his first amusement ride in 1980, this led to the beginning of Bartlebaugh Amusements, Inc. which is a family run business. Allen is joined by his wife Sheila and children, Jason and Jennifer, who after college decide to use their degrees to work within the family business. Allen is an active member of the Pennsylvania State Showmen’s Association, current member of the board of directors, trustee and past president. He was an active member of the Jaycees where he served as a coach and tournament official of their wrestling program. Allen was inducted into the Delaware Valley College Hall of Fame for football and wrestling in 1989. He currently resides in Madisonburg, PA. |
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PAUL ALAMAN
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PAUL ALAMANAthlete, North Penn High School, 1970 Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track |
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Paul reveled in the whole North Penn experience, thriving both athletically and academically. A persistent foot injury limited his athletic success to his first love – football. He was proud to be a member of the Knight’s unit, and still remembers his on field promotion and the coveted red practice jersey of the 1st team defense. In his senior year he was co-captain of the football team and 1st Team All Bux-Mont Defensive end, 2nd Team All Bux-Mont Offensive Tackle and nominated to play in the PA Big 33 All Star game. Paul’s trademarks were his hustle, effort, and discipline. Whether it was excelling in football, or riding the JV bench in basketball and baseball, he strove to be a good teammate, a good friend, and a good student.In the fall of 1970 Paul transitioned to the University of Kentucky where he had received a football scholarship. He was well prepared by the teachers and coaches of North Penn for the challenges ahead. After a very successful freshman season, Paul suffered a career ending neck injury his sophomore year. He never fulfilled his goal of starting in the SEC, but remained a valuable part of the program, and graduated on time with honors.The post college years can best be described in one word, change. Paul has lived in many locales, mostly in the western states, always seeming to gravitate back to Montana. His vocations were varied as well; from factory worker, towboat deckhand, railroad trainmaster, to teacher and coach. In 1983 Paul was given the opportunity to start his own business as a State Farm Insurance Agent in Lansdale. It was here that he finally hit his stride, building a successful agency. Unfortunately in 1994 Paul suffered a stroke, and a year later had to make the difficult decision to retire.The only true constant in Paul’s life has been his wife of 30 plus years, Joni. She has been his partner, confidant, and strength through many ups and downs. It is a good bet the future will find them somewhere out in Big Sky Country doing their best to live life as it unfolds. |
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1995 GIRLS TRACK TEAM
1995 NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK TEAM
Undefeated Suburban One League Champion
District One Champion
PIAA AAA State Champion
The long hours of practice and commitment after school paid off as seven individual runners, along with one alternate, qualified for the PIAA State Championships. The two-mile relay, consisting of Kerri McIntyre, Carey Shmihluk, Beth George and Erin Slocum finished first place with their best time ever, 9:21.23. Sophomore Jess Franks placed second in the 400 meters, breaking the school record, with a time of 56.8 seconds. Also, she tied the school record in the 200 meters, placing 5th at States. Kerri McIntyre, Erin Slocum and Beth George each placed in the top eight in the 800 meters. Jenae Strader placed 8th in the mile and 4th in the two mile. The mile relay which includes Kerri McIntyre, Beth George, Erin Slocum, and Jess Franks placed 4th. In addition, triple jumper Salina Hopkins competed and placed in the top 15 at the State meet.
After capturing the first place in the State Track meet at Shippensburg University, “It is the first time in North Penn history that girls track has ever won States. It just gives me a feeling of accomplishment”, remarked senior Carey Shmihluk.
In addition to being the Pennsylvania State Champs, the Girl’s Track Team won the Suburban One League Championship and District 1 AAA Championship. They successfully completed their dual meet season undefeated.
Many of the track members will be able to look back on their season and feel a sense of pride because they have accomplished something that has never been accomplished before by a girl’s track team. Senior Erin Slocum commented, “This season has most definitely been the most memorable one. We were able to accomplish our individual and team goals.”
The girl’s track team definitely earned all the recognition that they received this season. Winning the State Championship for the first time ever will not be forgotten.
Senior Jenae Strader simply stated, “Finally Mr. Crawford smiled this season and told us that we were the best.”
-Beth Woloski wrote in the 1995 Accolade supplement
Dual Meets 6 – 0 Championship Meets:
North Penn 117 Norristown 24 1st PIAA AAA State Track & Field Championship
North Penn 87 C B East 54 1st District One AAA Track & Field Championship
North Penn 84 Pennsbury 57 1st SOL Patriot Division Track & Field Championship
North Penn 106 Bensalem 35 1st Trojan Track & Field Classic
North Penn 90 Council Rock 51 Penn Relays 3200m Relay Championship of American
North Penn 74 Neshaminy 67
cancelled weather William Tennent
cancelled weather H. S. Truman
North Penn PIAA AAA State Championship Meet 42pts.:
Jessica Franks 400m. 2nd Place, 200m 5th Place, 4X400m Relay 4th Place
Beth George 4X800m Relay 1st Place, 4X400m Relay 4th Place, 800m 8th Place
Kerri McIntyre 4X800m Relay 1st Place, 4X400m Relay 4th Place, 800m 4th place
Carey Shmihluk 4X800m Relay 1st Place
Erin Slocum 4X800m Relay 1st Place, 4X400m Relay 4th Place, 800m 6th Place
Jenae Strader 3200m Run 4th Place, 1600m 8th Place
PIAA All State: Kerri McIntyre, Carey Shmihluk, Beth George, Erin Slocum 4X800m Relay
Jessica Franks 400m.
Head Coach Jim Crawford
Assistant Coach Matt Benner
Assistant Coach Pat Kulp
Captains: Erin Slocum, Jenae Strader
Team Members in picture (left to right):
Front row 2nd row 2nd row cont 3rd row 4th row 4th row cont
Salina Hopkins Ellen Seitz Suszanne Horst Beth George Coach Kulp Tracy Cushman
L. Vongphrachan Beth Slocum Carin Bernsteil Jamie Molyneaux Aimee Hersh Stephanie Frederick
Lynn Krepps Missy Barndt Nicole Clarkson Korena Forster Lorita Lewis Amaka Eneanya
Erin Slocum, Capt Mitzi Williams Tamara Harris Jen Dilworth Rachel Sitkin Tyra Elder
Carey Shmihluk Jessica Franks Amanda Anand Anna Nguyen Cherie Owen Toye Mosby
Kerri McIntyre Susan Atkiss Yvette Wisher, Capt Coach Crawford Coach Benner
Jenae Strader, Capt Jill Lehman Catrina Joseph Aimee Blanchette
Jessica Moulton Tamara Aghajanian
Rebecca Sutters Kim Baxter
Martha Gillespie
Not Pictured: Carin Bernstiel, Jameka Hall, Christi Schatz, Mary Slater, Jamie Yi
1996 BOYS WATER POLO TEAM
1996 BOYS WATER POLO TEAM
PIAA State Champion
The 1996 Boys Water Polo season began with much anticipation as the team certainly fielded the strongest cast of players in its brief school's history. Team members realized that they were a strong favorite over league rivals Souderton and Wissahickon and were looking forward to a strong showing in November at the State Tournament.
During the regular season the Knights compiled a 16-4 record. The team cruised through the Eastern Division with an untarnished record leading them to the Division Title. The Knights lost two matches at the prestigious Beast of the East Tournament to Wilson, West Lawn and eastern power, Greenwich, Connecticut. The Knights lost later that week to the Mifflin Mustangs and again in the season to the Bulldogs of Wilson.
The team still believed they had the ability to compete with the best, even though few others felt the same way. The team opened the State Tournament with strong victories including a close semifinal 9-8 victory over the Mifflin Mustangs. Many thought the semifinal was the highlight of the tournament as most water polo supporters had Wilson winning the final game and earning its 10th consecutive State Title. As expected the Bulldogs jumped out to a 5-1 lead and seemed to be on their way to an easy victory. Then it all began to change, and the Knights were on a roll. When the middle of period three began, the teams were deadlocked at nine a piece. The stands and deck were packed, and the noise in the natatorium was deafening. The atmosphere certainly favored the Knights as most wanted to see the Bulldog's State Title streak end. The fourth period was a nail biter, and with 10 seconds left in the game, the Bulldogs had the ball with a chance to tie. The attempt was blocked, and the natatorium erupted as the Knights seemed to pull the upset that only they thought possible.
When all said and done, many realized that the title was no fluke as the team was loaded with talent. Team captains Steve Johnston and Jeff Faikish earned 2nd Team All American Honors and 5th Team All- American Honors, respectively. Steve and Jeff also received 1st Team All-State Honors. Joining these two on the All State team were Kevin Rader and Eric Umaluf earning 2nd Team All- State Honors and Sylvo Szabo, Mike McPeak and Ryan McGrath earning 3rd Team All- State Honors.
Later that school year the 1996 Boys Swimming Team won the 1996-97 PIAA State Swimming Championship. At the present time, no other North Penn Girls or Boys Water Polo / Swim Team had captured both titles in the same school year.
Team Record 20 - 4
North Penn 20 Wissahickon 6 North Penn 11 Lawrenceville 1
North Penn 11 Upper Perkiomen 2 North Penn 16 Wissahickon 7
North Penn 15 Cumberland Valley 7 North Penn 20 Souderton 8
North Penn 14 Upper Perkiomen 4 North Penn 15 Cumberland Valley 4
North Penn 16 Governor Mifflin 13 North Penn 9 Lawrenceville 4
North Penn 12 Perkiomen Valley 7 North Penn 11 Perkiomen Valley 3
North Penn 12 Reading 4 North Penn 8 Wilson 18
North Penn 11 Eire McDowell 8 North Penn 14 Wissahickon 6
North Penn 10 Upper Perkiomen 5 North Penn 16 Souderton 5
North Penn 9 Wilson 10 North Penn 18 Wissahickon 7
North Penn 9 Greenwich 18 North Penn 9 Governor Mifflin 8
North Penn 11 Governor Mifflin 12 State Championship Game:
North Penn 16 Wilson 14
PIAA State ChampionshipTeam Members:
Bill Baldwin Mike McPeak
Jeremy Bergman Steve Phillabaum
Chris Craig Kevin Rader
Chris Duricek Sylvo Szabo
Jeff Faikish Gabe Turzo
Steve Johnston Eric Umlauf
Ryan McGrath
PIAA All State: Steve Johnston, Jeff Faikish 1st Team All State
Eric Umlauf, Kevin Rader 2nd Team All State
Mike McPeak, Ryan McGrath, Sylvo Szabo 3rd Team All State
All Americans: Steve Johnston 2nd Team; Jeff Faikish 5th Team
Head Coach Bill Bartle
Assistant Coach Denise Geunes
Captains: Steve Johnston, Jeff Faikish
Team Members in picture (left to right):
Front row: 2nd row: 3rd row: 4th row:
Jonathon Faikish Devin Phillabaum Coach Bartle Gabe Turzo
Steve Fleming Eric Biocchi Mike McPeak Kevin Rader
Dominic Szabo Jeremy Bergman Ryan McGrath Steven Johnston
Matt Gibson Steve Phillabaum Doug Phillabaum Eric Umlauf
Tim Kronstain Jason Geddes Sylvo Szabo
Steve Pasquale Bill Baldwin Jeff Faikish
James Thompson Matt Mizialko Chris Duricek
Chris Craig Lee Rappaport Andy Lanzone (mgr.)
J D Snyder Coach Geunes
1997 GIRLS TRACK TEAM
1997 NORTH PENN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS TRACK TEAM
Undefeated Suburban One League Champion
District One Champion
PIAA AAA State Champion
Bundles of blue flying around the four hundred meter oval, leaving competitors with nothing but their dust to remember them by, the girls track team ruled. During the ’95 season, the team won its first state title. The feat was celebrated as the team felt that the chances of repeating were slim. Little did anyone know that only two years later, the ’97 Maidens would do just that.
Led by seniors Jessica Franks and Beth George, the only two remaining members of the ’95 team, the ’97 team was dominant early and often. Throughout the regular season, their closest competitor was Truman who scored 51 points to NP’s 90. Devastating all opponents with a balanced attack in all events, the girls won the league championship by beating second place Truman by over one hundred points.
At the Penn Relays, the 4X800m relay team of Tiffany Huff, Cheryl Smith, Jess Franks and Beth George ran the current fastest time in the Nation when they won their heat with a school record 9:08. They finished sixth in the Championship of America. The 400m relay team of Nia Campbell, Cheryl, Jess, and Beth won their hat with a new school record and were fourth in the Philadelphia Area Championship.
The team won the District One title by less than two points. Gold medal winners were the 4X800m relay team and Beth George in the 1600 meters. Jess Franks placed second in the 400 meter, as did Beth in the 800 meters and in the 4X400m relay. Jess Franks also earned third place in the 200 meters. Amaka Eneanya and Yvette Wisher threw discus and shot put respectively to fourth place finishes.
“Winning Districts by such a close margin shows the importance of everyone’s effort,” noted junior Kristen Welsh who competed in the 1600 meters and 3200 meters at Districts.
The season’s grand finale came when the girls won States by one point. Jess Franks was seventh in the 200 meters; the 4X400m relay team ran to a third place finish, and Beth George was third in the 800 meters. State Champions were the 4X800m relay team, Beth in the 1600 meters and Jess in the 400 meters.
“Winning the 400 at states avenged my loss from the week before,” declared Franks. All agreed this was one of the most successful seasons ever.
-Beth George & Jess Franks wrote in the 1995 Accolade supplement
Dual Meets 8 – 0 Championship Meets:
North Penn 109 Norristown 32 1st PIAA AAA State Track & Field Championship
North Penn 104 C B East 37 1st District One AAA Track & Field Championship
North Penn 97 Council Rock 44 1st SOL Patriot Division Track & Field Championship
North Penn 100 Pennsbury 41 1st Trojan Track & Field Classic
North Penn 102 Neshaminy 39 Penn Relays 3200m Relay Championship of America, 6th
North Penn 101 William Tennent 40 (Fastest High School time in the Nation 9:08.41)
North Penn 90 H. S. Truman 51
North Penn 127 Bensalem 14
North Penn PIAA AAA State Championship Meet 44pts.:
Nia Campbell 4X400m. Relay 3rd Place
Jessica Franks 400m 1st Place, 4X800m Relay 1st Place, 4X400m Relay 3rd Place, 200m 7th Place
Beth George 1600m 1st Place, 4X800m Relay 1st Place, 4X400m Relay 3rd Place, 800m 3rd Place
Tiffany Huff 4X800m Relay 1st Place
Cheryl Smith 4X800m Relay 1st Place, 4X400m Relay 3rd Place
Amaka Eneanya Discus
PIAA All State: Tiffany Huff, Cheryl Smith, Jessica Franks, Beth George 4X800m Relay
Nia Campbell, Beth George, Cheryl Smith, Jessica Franks 4X400m Relay
Jessica Franks 400m; Beth George 1600m Run
Head Coach Jim Crawford
Assistant Coach Pat Kulp
Assistant Coach Christopher King
Captains: Yvette Wisher, Nia Campbell
Team Members in picture (left to right):
| Front row | Front row cont. | 2nd row | 2nd row cont | 3rd row | 3rd row cont |
| Nicole Clarkson | Mitzi Williams | Michelle Vaughan | Amy Wagner | Jennifer Brunnet | Jenn Smith |
| Tamar Aghajanian | Susan Atkiss | Megan Oates | Jennifer Keller | Melisa Preston | Melissa Croak |
| Jamie Molyneaux | Beth George | Katrina Brown | Cheryl Smith | AnnMarie Jameson | Tiffany Huff |
| Aimee Hersh | Lorita Lewis | Renee Blanchette | Beth Slocum | Jeanine Peters | Kristen Welsh |
| Yvette Wisher, Capt | Jessica Franks | Kate Cook | Jill McCourt | Suzanne Horst | LaTosha Williams |
| Becky Naudasher | Nia Campbell, Capt | Tracy Cushman | Jen Dilworth | ||
| Stephanie Simpson | Martha Gillespie | Aimee Blanchette | Dianne Shillow |
Not Pictured: Jennifer Cross, Sherrell Nelms, Erica Parker
1998 GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM
1998 GIRLS WATER POLO TEAM
PIAA State Champion
The 1998 girls' water polo team entered the season with high hopes of achieving a longtime goal of the school's program: to be the best team in the state. This team of hard- working, dedicated, and passionate players succeeded, beating state perennial powerhouse, Cumberland Valley, 13-8 in the state championship game.
Throughout the season, the Maidens cruised to a 20-1 regular season record, with their only loss to Cumberland Valley. The Maidens were victorious against all league opponents and named the Southern Division League Champions. The team entered the state qualifier tournament with confidence, and ended the tournament with a first place seed at the state championship tournament after beating Souderton (11-1), Wilson (7-5), and the reigning state champions, Cumberland Valley (5-3).
The Maidens had one goal in their mind, reaching the state championship tournament, but focused on each individual game. The Maidens outscored the Wilson Bulldogs 10-1 to advance to the championship game. Entering the game, Cumberland Valley had one mission: shut down North Penn's two meter offense. The offensive pressure rested solely on the shoulders of the Maiden's perimeter players. It did not take very long for Cumberland Valley to realize the Maidens were up to the task. North Penn jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. The rest is history as the North Penn Maidens went on to win their first state championship title, defeating Cumberland Valley, 13-8.
In addition to winning the school's first womens state championship title, several players were awarded with individual accolades. Andrea Umlauf and Laura DiLuigi earned 2nd team All American status, and 5th team All American status, respectively. Denise Labold, Laura DiLuigi, and Andrea Umlauf received 1st team All State honors; Monica Hachen received 2nd team All State honors; and Ashley Jernigan received 3rd team All State honors.
Team Record 21 - 1
North Penn 7 Wissahickon 3 North Penn 5 Wissahickon 4
North Penn 2 Cumberland Valley 4 North Penn 10 Upper Perkiomen 1
North Penn 9 Souderton 2 North Penn 9 Wilson 7
North Penn 9 Souderton 3 North Penn 11 Souderton 1
North Penn 6 Eire McDowell 2 North Penn 7 Wilson 5
North Penn 10 Wyoming V West 6 North Penn 5 Cumberland Valley 3
North Penn 16 Lawrenceville 5 North Penn 9 Upper Merion 5
North Penn 9 Wissahickon 4 North Penn 11 Souderton 3
North Penn 13 Upper Perkiomen 2 North Penn 13 Pottsville 4
North Penn 8 Upper Merion 2 North Penn 11 Wilson 1
North Penn 14 Lawrenceville 7
State Championship Game:
North Penn 13 Cumberland Valley 8
PIAA State Championship Team Members:
Laura DiLuigi Denise Labold
Julie Good Melanie McManus
Rebecca Grant Jen Morelli
Monica Hachen Katie Plewinski
Ashley Jernigan Nichole Seward
Brittany Jernigan Andrea Umlauf
Kim Kline Lyndsay Wittmer
PIAA All State: Andrea Umlauf, Laura DiLuigi, 1st Team All State
Monica Hachen 2nd Team All State; Ashley Jernigan, Denise Labold 3rd Team All State
All Americans: Monica Hachen 2nd Team; Ashley Jernigan 3rd Team
Assistant Coach: Denise Geunes
Head Coach: Bill Bartle
Captains: Andrea Umlauf, Laura DiLuigi
Team Members in picture (left to right):
Front row: 2nd row: 3rd row: 4th row: 4th row:
Joanna Clayton Amanda Katch Jen Morrelli Becky Naudasher Lyndsay Wittmer
Colleen Good Julie Good Adrienne Taylor Ashley Jernigan Christina Long
Rebecca Grant Dawn Linde Kara Ketterer Brittany Jernigan Laura DiLuigi
Denise Labold Laura MacMullen Kim Kline Kate Plewinski Monica Hachen
Maggie Young Erica DiLuigi Ashley McNeil Melanie McManus Andrea Umlauf
Kim Dingman Veronica Szabo Nichole Seward Coach Geunes
Gina Peterman Bree Neuschwauder
Not Pictured: Gretchen Sisson
LINDA KRELOVICH SANFIELD
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LINDA KRELOVICH SANFIELDAthlete, North Penn High School, 1989 4 Varsity Letters: 4 Swimming First North Penn High School Women’s Individual PIAA State Champion; 1989 NPHS Genuardi’s Female Athlete of the year; 3 Time NPHS Outstanding Swimmer Award, 1987, 1988, 1989; 1986 NPHS Most Promising Freshman Award; 1986 PIAA State Champion 200 Medley Relay Team; State Record, All-American; 1986: 400 Freestyle Relay Team; All-American 1988: 400 Freestyle Relay Team; All-American; 1988 PIAA State Champion 500 Freestyle, All State, All-American; 1988: 200 Freestyle, All-American; 1989: 500 Freestyle All-American 7 Time National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association; (NISCA) All-American 12 Time PIAA State Medalist; 1986 Undefeated Bux-Mont League Competitor 1989 William F. Dannehower Memorial Scholarship Award nominee Graduated Villanova University, B.S., Business Administration, 1992 |
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Linda was a four-time varsity letter winner, four-time North Penn Swim Team MVP, five-time Suburban One League Champion, twelve-time PIAA State medalist, two-time PIAA State Champion, and a seven-time National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) All-American.As a freshman in 1986, Linda was a member of the District One and PIAA State Champion 200 Medley Relay and 400 Freestyle Relay teams which received the NISCA All-American status. She was undefeated in the Bux-Mont League and was awarded NPHS Most Promising Freshman honors.In her sophomore year, NPHS moved to the Suburban One League and Linda continued to show her strength with the new competition level. She dominated the freestyle events, establishing her name as a competitor in the district. Though talented in freestyle, butterfly and Individual Medley events, Linda specialized in the distance freestyle. As a junior, Linda became the first PIAA State Champion from NPHS in the Women’s Swimming Program. She won the PIAA State Championship in the 500 Freestyle with a NPHS record time of 4:57.45. Today, this time stands as a North Penn High School Team Record; 23 years after Linda set it. This is the third-oldest current NPHS Women’s Swimming record behind two records set in the early 1980s. Throughout her high school career, Linda was recognized for her athletic accomplishments in the Philadelphia Inquirer, The North Penn Reporter, The Times Herald and The Intelligencer newspapers. She was honored in the August 1988 and August 1989 editions of Swimming World Magazine for her NISCA All-American accomplishment in the 200 and 500 Freestyle events. In combination with being an accomplished athlete, Linda was also an honors student. In 1989, Linda was selected to represent North Penn High School as its nominee for the William F. Dannehower Memorial Scholarship Award. This award is presented by The Triangle Club of Montgomery County to honor the top scholar-athlete from each of the county high schools. Following graduation Linda accepted a Division I Swimming scholarship from Villanova University where she earned a double B.S. degree in Marketing and Finance. More recently, Linda has participated in open water distance swims and triathlons. She finished as the twelfth-fastest female and top three in her age group in the 4.4 Mile Great Chesapeake Bay Swim Bridge Swim. As a triathlete, Linda is frequently one of the first competitors to complete the swimming portion of the event. She was an age-group winner and fourth-fastest female in the 2006 Philadelphia Insurance Triathlon. Linda also competed in three Danskin Series Triathlons, finishing 11th, 8th, and 5th out of more than 1,000 participants. Linda is married to CDR Dave Sanfield, a 1988 North Penn graduate. They live in Virginia with their two daughters, Katie and Sarah. |
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D. HENRY “SKIP” RUTH
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D. HENRY “SKIP” RUTHAthlete, Lansdale High School, 1953 Track & Field |
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D. Henry "Skip" Ruth was born in Lansdale and spent all twelve years in the Lansdale school system: eight at York Avenue and four at Lansdale High, from which he graduated fourth in his class. Skip was a member of three Track & Field Bux-Mont league Championship Teams, scoring points in the discus in 1951 & 1952 Bux-Mont League Championships. In 1953 he was undefeated in the Shot Put, Discus and Javelin in dual meet competition and won all three events in the Bux-Mont League Championships. In the Javelin he won the District One Championship, the Meet of Champions and the PIAA State Championship and was then selected as a Javelin High School All-American.In high school, in addition to being a member of Track & Field team, he was active in drama as well as the Lansdale High School Chorus and Band. He was nominated to the Bux-Mont Band in 1952-53 as well as District Chorus in 1953 and enjoyed singing baritone in the high school barbershop quartet his senior year. Skip won a competitive Open Scholarship to Ursinus College, from which he graduated in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science degree. He lettered in football his first two years there and was also a four year member of the track team, being co-captain his senior year. He continued with involvement in music at Ursinus: sang in the Messiah Chorus of which he was section leader his senior year; was a member of the Meistersingers all four years becoming Student Conductor his senior year. He received his M.D. from The Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1961 and interned at the Allentown Hospital. He entered the Navy and graduated from the School of Aviation Medicine in Pensacola, FL as Flight Surgeon. His first tour of duty was Naval Station Midway Island; his second was Naval Air Station Willow Grove. Upon leaving the Navy, he entered private Family Practice for nine years with offices in Souderton, Hatfield and Lansdale. In 1971, he became a Charter Member of the American Board of Family Practice which led to his forgoing private practice in 1974 to enter Family Practice Education, with faculty appointments at Michigan State University and the State University of New York, Buffalo. His last educational post was at the Medical Center of Beaver County, PA as Director of the Family Practice Residency which he founded. He left teaching in 1990 to establish a fully computerized "paperless" Family Practice in Midland, PA. Subsequently, he practiced Occupational Medicine until retiring in 2004. Skip lives with Ethel, his wife of forty-nine years, and their daughter, Laura, in Aberdeen, MD. Ethel and he have three children and six grandchildren. They enjoy traveling, cooking, church activities, volunteering and spending time with their grandchildren. |
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