Fairmont High School - Maple Leaves Yearbook (Fairmont, WV)

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Nei' fuwdkq JOHN CALLAHAN, Center ALTHOUGH Irish is a Junior, this is his first year at wearing a blue and white basketball uniform. Although not a regular, he contributed much to the team and is a dependable substitute. '1'ne spirit of fight he always showed was highly commendable, and Fairmont High is proud to claim John as one of her best athletes. BRADY KNIGHT, Guard Bmmy is another Freshie who has made good in high school athletics during his Freshman year. Brady played stationary guard, and it was through his efforts that we held our opponents to such low scores. Brady is not only a good guardg when it is necessary he can be depended on to get a point or two. We predict a very bright future for Brady. Q JOE ROSS, Forward Jos is another flash of the Blue and White team. His ability to drop the ball through the basket from any angle on the floor was unsurpassed by any of his teammates. It was Salvatore's duty to follow the ball up and see that our opponents did not get it. Joe always kept fighting until the final whistle blew, a trait, plus desire to win, that spelled success for him. I 'fi' Page One Hundred Three

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NAADL LEAVE JACK ROMINO, Forward Al.'Pll0liGli he was the least man on the squad, Jack easily made the first string and kept it. Jack is our fastest man and our best point getter. His ability to cage so many long shots made him feared by our opponents. We expect great things for him next year. Did you see Jack's name on the all-state teams? It should be there. NOEL ESKETH, Guard THAT fellow can play basketball, was the verdict of a very well known coach of one of the largest high schools in this state, as Noel proceeded to take the ball down the floor. The defensive and offensive play of the team is built around Noel, and he is always with the ball at the right time. A better floor man than Esketh will be hard to find in this state. When our opponents find that they can break up our passing, that does not worry us so very much, because Noel is such an unexcelled dribbler that he can get the ball down the floor without any worry. Such a man as this will have a hard time keeping off the All-State Team. HARRIS REED, Center, Forward R1-:sn was the real backbone of the team. Though he did not start all the games, he was ready when his chance came. Reed, like Romino. is good on long shots., He has made all the regulars step for their places. We bid Reed goodbye and say he was one of the cleanest men that ever went out for the team. Page One Hundred Two l l . W, ,.,...,.,.-,..,5

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rv! A D L E LEAVE CHALMERS REICH. Guard hcllllhlv from the start was one of the regulars. He was one of the best guards that ever played on the high school floor. His hard playing and long shots saved for us many games this season, and also gained for himself a high standing in the eyes of all the state critics. It is with regret that we bid Chim goodbye this year. DWIGHT LAFFERTY, Forward DW'lGlI'F is a Senior this year and another Hoor man as fast as he will be hard to find. Dwight's whole personality bespeaks willingness and readiness to help or serve others, and it was this factor that made him such an important cog in the Blue and White team. Laff is an excellent foul shooter, and it was through his help in this line that we won many games. It is much regretted that he is leaving us this year. PATSY TORK, Forward Plvrsr has shown unusual form as a Freshie in athletics in Fairmont High. He starred on the football field, and again he was one of the stars on the basketball team. His good nature coupled with his knowledge of the game made him a very valuable man on the Iceman's machine. When we needed a, point or two to win a game, Patsy saw to it that we got them. Patsy will be with us next year, and with his fighting spirit he will help the team out of many holes. aa .a--t 9 ' '51wg-..,..?m re-Wi. Page One Hundred Four