Lemont Hornets First Team Honored

LEMONT, IL — The Lemont Hornets recognized the 50th anniversary of the first football team and cheerleading squad at the LHS varsity football game on Sept. 7. 35 players and cheerleaders appeared on the Lemont Golden Hornets team roster, according to Terry Duffy who is helped organize the event, and also was a football player on the team.

Duffy was able to find several players, coaches and one cheerleader who attended the event. Sadly, some of the original roster have passed away.

The first team of the Hornets played in the fall of 1968. The organization hosted a reception before the LHS game and the team then walked out on the field and was recognized by the crowd.

The 50th anniversary team roster included: football players Mark Barnett, Scott Barnett, Mike Bromberek, Jake Bambrick, Randy Cox, Rick Dalpos, Scott Drafke, Terry Duffy, Kevin Dunn, John Earnest, David Gorski, George Hejka, Bruce Helix, Robert Henry, Robert Hoinacki, Jim Hutchinson, Renny Jacobsen, Rich Burba, Tom Leffler, Oscar Little, Ray Novak, Fred Reeves, Hayden Reeves, Tommy Schneider, Steve Sergesketter, Bob Smith, Rick Sniegowski, Glen Vann, John Vivadelli, Jerry Zezulka, Kenny Zezulka, Jim Whaley, Joe Sadowsky, Bruce Boehme and Kevin Dominick; cheerleaders Marla Ordman, Betty Zarn, Debbie Freehauf, Kim Oberg, Chris Dvorak, Lisa Povalish and Kathy Sadowsky; and coaches George Stoops, Don Wiegan, Pete Polk, Bernie Kazich, John Kickles, Art Dominick, Harry Kersey, Don Heeg and Ron Nagel Sr.

Photos by Andrea Earnest, for Patch.