Christine was a three-sport athlete during her time at North Arlington. She lettered twice for Coach Don Cooper in Volleyball and three times for Coach John Galante in softball. During that time the teams she played for won over 85% of their games. She was a very good setter on the volleyball team, and played second base on a team that won the conference year in and year out. But it was on the hard court that Christine made a lasting impression at North Arlington. While lettering for Coach "D" three times in Basketball, Christine ran the point guard position for teams that won over 50 games. She was selected 1^st Team All League BCSL in 1991, 2^nd Team in 1990, and Honorable Mention in 1989. In 1991 she was voted 1st Team All Herald News. She was an unselfish player that looked to get her teammates involved in the offense. Chrissy was dependable in breaking presses by herself, and hitting some famous last quarter field goals to win games. She averaged over 5 assists per game, along with 8 points per game during her time. Her statistics as a point guard made her an easy choice for the Coaches Award in 1991 while serving as team captain that very year.

Richard Wiseman (Class of 1946)

Dick received 8 varsity letters during his time at North Arlington, four each in Track and Football. Known for his speed and ability to be physical, Dick enjoyed running the mile relay, the 880, and the 440. He was the anchor man on some outstanding mile relay teams. He was team captain and voted the MVP Award in 1946. Dick also inspired his relay teams in competition at the Penn relays, Madison Square Garden, West Point, and the Nationals. His best time was a 2.02 in the demanding 880, and an outstanding 51 seconds in the grueling 440. As much as Dick’s speed was a force in Track, his ability to hit people on the football field drew most of the attention. A predominately a blocking back, Dick called all the plays with verbal signals and no team huddle back in the 40’s. His defensive skills made him one of the areas best during the 40’s. He was voted the MVP award also his senior year while serving as team captain. Dick went on to play at Springfield College where he became ranked defender in the 1950 season. He also went on to be honored by the college on the "All Decade Team" in the 50’s.

Dana Sprague (Class of 2000)

Dana received 11 varsity letters while attending North Arlington. A very popular girl throughout her time, there was no one better at devoting team concepts and togetherness when she was there. Dana lettered 3 times for Coach "D" while playing forward on the Basketball team. She was a strong rebounder that led the team in that category her junior year. She was voted Honorable Mention in the BCSL in 2000, served as team captain, and was given the Coach’s Award that same year. A 4 year starter as goal keeper for the Soccer team, Dana was a dominant area player that put North Arlington into the State playoffs year in and year out. She was voted 1^st Team All League BCSL in 1999 and 2000, while serving as team captain. Dana also was selected Honorable Mention All County in soccer her senior year. As a softball player, the Vikings flourished for 4 years with the big bat from Dana. She served as team captain her senior year while receiving All County Honorable Mention three times. She was selected 1^st Team All BCSL her sophomore, junior and senior years.

Terry Pagliuco (Class of 1983)

Terry received 11 varsity letters during her time as a Viking. Terry ran Cross Country for Mr. Jones for four years. She received 1^st Team All Conference in 1982 and 1983. She was also selected Honorable Mention All County her junior year while receiving Group I All-State. During her time as a member of the Basketball team, Terry received three letters as a shooting forward. In 1983 she received 1^st Team All-Conference in the BCSL Olympic Division. Each spring the Track coaches relied on Terry to lead the team in she was voted Team MVP both her junior and senior year. She was selected 1^st Team All Conference in 1982 and 1983. During this time, Terry broke 3 school records in the triple jump, 400 meter hurdles, and the 400 meter run. Terry completed her fine athletic career by being awarded the distinguished Jeff Swiss Memorial Award as a track athlete in 1983. Terry was the recipient of the Most Athletic Student her senior year. She also has the honor of being a Varsity Club scholarship winner.

Bernadette Fash (Class of 1991)

Coach Fash as she is known as today in North Arlington was and still is one of the most popular people to walk the halls as a Viking. Bernadette was a strong athlete in both Volleyball and Track during her time in North Arlington. She received 3 letters in Volleyball under Coach Cooper. In 1991 she was voted Honorable Mention All League in 1991 and received the Coach’s Award that same year. As a Track athlete, Bernadette was counted on in several events for points in every event North Arlington entered. She served as team captain in both her junior and senior years while receiving MVP awards both times. Bernadette was dominant in the league and North Jersey in the shot putt during her time at NA. She also was strong in the discus and could be counted on for a first or second place almost any time she entered the event. She broke the school record in the shot putt her senior year.

Jamie Parisi (Class of 1996)

Jamie was a three sport athlete during her time in North Arlington. During that time she accumulated 10 varsity letters. She was a varsity starter for 3 years for Coach Galante playing first base. Jamie was a consistent hitter batting over 400 twice and 500 her senior year. She was selected 2^nd Team All league BCSL in her junior year and 1^st Team her senior year. Jamie was also selected Honorable Mention All County her senior year while leading the Vikings into a state tournament bid. A four year starter in Soccer, Jamie excelled in defense from 1994-1996. She was voted 1^st Team All league in both her junior and senior years, receiving Honorable Mention All County her senior year. As a four year player for Coach D and Spac, Jamie was a dominant rebounder and forward on Viking teams that won over 40 games with her in the lineup. Jamie averaged double digits every year she played. She was a fierce player when the game was on the line. Jamie never wanted to be out of the line up. She always relished the challenge of defending the strongest or the toughest girls from other teams. She was voted 2^nd Team All League her junior year, and 1^st Team All League BCSL her senior year, while receiving Honorable Mention All County also that same year. Jamie’s dedication to Viking athletics was recognized by the coaches in selecting her as team captain her senior year in three different sports!

Philip Renshaw (Class of 1982)

Charles Yalovitser (Class of 2001)

Charlie received 9 letters overall at North Arlington, including Football, Basketball, and Track. He was a person Coach Galante could not wait to get into his lineup as a freshman. His versatility as an athlete, intelligence, and his size were ideal for any football coach. Charlie lettered all four years in this sport, starting both ways the entire time. Seldom out of the lineup, Charlie was a strong running fullback and a threat to shut down any offense down at defensive tackle. Charlie was selected twice as a 1^st Team All BCSL at tackle, Honorable Mention All County, and All-State. He received the Coach’s Award his senior year while also serving as team captain. During his four year span as a Track athlete, there was no one better in North Jersey at the discus than Charlie. Charles led the league and area in the shot put and discus consistently over his time at North Arlington. Besides winning the league meets in both categories for those three years, he was selected All County in his junior and senior years. He set the school record in the discus throw in 2000 that still stands. . He finished 13^th in the country in the Nationals in North Carolina. Charles was an easy choice for the Coach’s Award his junior and senior years. He also received All State Group I in the discus in 2000.

Celine Lee (Class of 2002)

Nancy Monahan (Class of 2001)

Nancy was a three sport athlete who received 11 varsity letters while at North Arlington. While a member of the soccer team, Nancy was the team captain for teams that made the state playoffs all 4 years, advancing twice into the sectional finals and winning two league titles. She was the defensive stopper on the team and selected All League 2nd Team her sophomore year and 1^st Team in the BCSL in both her junior and senior years. She received the Coach’s Award for her work ethic and leadership. Nancy was the centerfielder on the softball team and lettered for 4 straight years. She was selected 2^nd Team All league her junior year and served the team as captain her senior year. A solid Basketball player for the Viking teams, Nancy was always one of the top league rebounders. Her consistent play helped the Vikings to the State title her senior year. She tied the school record of 38 point in one game, finished third in the school’s history in rebounding with 988, and became a member of the 1000 point club finishing with 1194. Nancy was selected 2^nd Team All League her sophomore year and 1^st Team All League as a junior and senior. She was selected 2^nd Team All County in 2001, and 2^nd Team All State Group I. Nancy also was voted the MVP award in the Viking Holiday Tournament. She represented North Arlington in the 11^th Annual Bergen-Passaic All-Star Classic. She has the distinguished honor of being selected by the Bergen Record as the "Athlete of the Week" and "Player of the Week" by the Star Ledger. As a team captain in both her junior and senior years, Nancy was awarded the Team Coach’s Award. Nancy finished her career by receiving the Brain Piccolo Award as a top athlete and scholar by the district.

Joseph Spaccavento (Coach)

Joe arrived at North Arlington High School in September of 1983 after a few years teaching and coaching at North Bergen High School. He accepted a position at NA as the Physics Teacher and had some prior coaching experience in Baseball and Basketball, so was approached by the Athletic Director, Rip Collins. Joe was asked if he’d consider being the assistant girl’s softball coach. After about 5 minutes of laughing and explaining to Rip that he didn’t think he could or would want to coach girls, he gave in and accepted it. Coaching females for the first time was an experience. Joe gained a new found appreciation for how hard girls worked and how dedicated they were. Then in the fall of 1984, Rip approached Joe again, this time to become an assistant girls’ basketball coach. Joe spent 10 years as an assistant softball coach before becoming the head coach and 14 years as an assistant basketball coach before taking over as the now current head coach. Joe cites the pleasure of working under Mr. John Galante and Mr. Dan DiGugliemo and currently with Chrissy Costello and Karen Smith as a credit for staying in the profession. Joe appreciated the quality of young ladies year after year that motivated him to continue. Over twenty-five years in coaching, including seasons in JV Softball, JV Basketball, Varsity Softball, and Varsity Basketball, his teams amassed 549 wins and 153 losses. He has made an impact in life lessons with lifetime friendships throughout that time. He had a freshman girl’s team that went undefeated in JV softball, won the Bergen County JV Championship in 1988, and has been in State Tournaments in 22 out of the 25 years involved. His teams also are annual entrees in the County Tournaments. He has captured the Viking Tournament almost yearly throughout his time as the Head coach. Joe Spac’s 2001 Basketball team won the school’s first female Sectional Basketball Championship. A highlight that remains is the parade through town of fire trucks, police cars and team bus, and a declaration of "Coach Joe Spaccavento Day" in North Arlington from Mayor Kaiser.

The 88 team had all three attributes; they accomplished a great deal and were instrumental in maintaining the Lady Vikings run of excellence from the early 80’s through the mid 90’s. During this run the NA Softball program was one of the premier programs in Bergen County. Under the tutelage of head coach John Galante and assistant coach Joe Spaccavento and the leadership of Captains Christine Morrison and Valerie Kozuch, the lady Vikings were a program to be reckoned with.

Blessed with the combination of veteran leadership and youthful enthusiasm the Lady Vikings accomplished that rare feat of winning the League Championship and a State Sectional Title in 1988. Their dominance continued through the years, as the Lady Vikings won over 300 games in a 15 year period.

A love of the game and a collection of great memories will be with all of the players and coaches for the rest of their lives. Members of the team: Laura Miller, Kim Miller, Dana Van Syckel, Carolyn Swiss, Andrea Sprague, Cheryl Gnoinski, Jennifer Lemke, Michele Kozuch, Valerie Kozuch, Angela Katsios, Christine Morrison, Karen Nelson, Janine Smara, Lisa Ann Fedroff and Kristen Nelson.