THE YEAR WAS
2002-2003
Activities CHAMPIONING a cause, Moeller students, parents, and staff rolled up their sleeves to build a Habitat for Humanity House. The 40th class to graduate from Moeller began a new tradition: Instead of a professional singer, members of the chorus led the rest of the class in singing the “Alma Mater.” The 200 graduates achieved just under $6 million in scholarship offers, with five senior art students responsible for $2 million alone. “First rate” describes the comprehensive and expanding Pastoral Ministry Department. Performing arts offers the championship Marching and Jazz Bands, the Men’s Chorus, and performances of The Odd Couple, Hello Out There and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.
Moeller students show their theatrical talents.
invades Iraq and initiates “shackand-awe”
Athletics CHAMPIONS ABOUND. Cross country qualified three for state, only the second appearance ever in the state tournament. Football finished 4th in the Harbin and became the 21st team to appear in state playoffs. The golf team won sectionals, placed 2nd in districts, and finished 5th in state. Soccer senior Bobby Trybula was named First Team All-State, while senior goalie Matt Mangano recorded a school record 10 shutouts. Basketball won the GCL, sectional, district, regional and state championships. Junior Josh Duncan was named GCL Player of the Year and MVP of the state tourney; Josh was joined on the All-Tournament Team by fellow juniors Andrew Brackman and Bubba Walther. Coach Kremer won the Dick Berning Coach of the Year award for the sixth time in 11 years. In bowling, senior captain Craig Tokarsky rolled a perfect 300 game — the first in the history of the league. In swimming, senior Rob Magnus won the GCL in the 100 breaststroke for the fourth time; freshman Matt Angelini qualified to state in the 100 backstroke and placed 16th. In wrestling, the team won the GCL and moved on to a third place in sectionals.
Basketball wins state
Pictured to right: Junior Ryan Lukens becomes the sixth Moeller wrestling champion in the school’s history.
New Faculty/Staff Members
WHITEY CAMPBELL
DIANE HOCTOR
Athletic Department
Administrative Assistant
Finishing someone’s dream, Moeller students, parents, and staff build a Habitat for Humanity house for Mrs. Belinda Reeves and her two grandchildren.
Eight wrestlers moved on to districts, three to the state tournament, and junior Ryan Lukens became the school’s sixth state champ. The Lacrosse Team’s Joe Lynch was named All-American; Coach Shannon was named Coach of the Year. Track and Field won the GCL — the first time for the track team in 22 years. Four athletes were GCL champs: freshman Ben Sharp (100m), junior Sam Sharp (800m), junior Zach Smith (SP), and senior John Harper (discus). Coach Ken Kohls was named Coach of the Year. Led by nine regional qualifiers, the team placed 2nd in the district, and three qualified and finished at state: John Harper (3rd), Ben McCrath (6th), and Zach Smith (8th). Volleyball won the district, regional, and finished second at state. Nick Meyer was GCL and State Player of the Year; Robbie Klein was First Team All-GCL and Third Team All-State. JASON SCHLOTMAN Social Studies
Space shuttle Columbia disintegrates just before landing.
Sara Hughes upsets Michelle Kwan at Salt Lake City Olympics; Apolo Ohno wins gold in speed skate.
Kelly Clarkson becomes first “American Idol.”
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