Butler Community College - Grizzly Growl Yearbook (El Dorado, KS)

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SHOOTING HIGH for that goal. — After a season of this the Grizzlies came through with four smashing league victories this year, incidentally dropping seven games. However, the spirit of playing was much higher than the per- centage of wins. Breen proved to be a very capable captain, and when the team needed a goal he would drop one in from about a half mile out on the court in a manner that pleased the cash customers very much in- deed. Bill Davidson made good use of his height at the pivot position, and suc- ceeded in getting the tip in most of the games. He proved that no one could rough-house him and get away with it. Juco ' s forwards, Clarence Borger and Gerald Groves, both contributed to the winning of the four games. Groves, a regular from last year had streaks of very brilliant playing. Borger, a star from Rosalia, was a steady, conscientious player. Elliott, smooth, shifty guard, was very useful in taking the ball away from the big boys and shooting it down to the forwards. lAccording to Tommy, he had a better class of substitutes this year than ever before, and frequent substitution was common in every game. The hopes for next year are high, as Davidson, Borger, and Elliott, regulars, are expected back, along with Smitty Baker, George Heyman, Jodie Ray Lowrance, J. Harland Smith, Noble Cloud, and others, in addition to the new material which will be coming in. — S.B. Sterling 22 27 Coll. Emporia 23 25 Ark. City 42 44 Sterling 31 25 St. Johns 46 35 Hutchinson 28 39 Kansas City 27 26 Garden City 30 24 Ark. City 24 31 Ft. Scott 21 42 St. Johns 49 25 Parson 25 36 Dodge City 42 31 Hutchinson 21 30 Dodge City 33 30 Garden City 31 36 Back row: D. Hudson, N. Cloud, Coach Thomas, J. Lowrance, R. Proctor Middle row: M. Baker, P. Hower, G. Gibson, L. Snyder, G. Heyman, J. H. Smith Front row: B. Lowrance G. Groves, P. Elliot, B. Davidson, V. Breen, C. Borger.

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FOOT BALL HEROES Soggy fields, mud plastered from head to foot, unpleasant weather — these are some of the most lasting remembrances of the football squad. Like club memberships the squad began to diminish. Nevertheless, by the very faith- ful work of Tommy and the interest that he created the football team remained in- tact. Even in his spare time Tommy would spend hours helping the players secure jobs, keeping them eligible, and giving them other aids. As was the precedent established for a year or so, Juco failed to carry home the laurels. In fact we were quite far from them. Of the nine games played, three were won; two were tied,- and four were lost. Throughout the season the Grizzlies played without a definite captain. After the close of the season — in December at the Football Banquet — Tom Keefer was elected honorary captain of the preceding season. At the same time Gordon Cary was elected captain of the ' 36 team. Many interesting things happened during the season — mud at every game, the crowd leaving the Emporia Teachers Reserve game at the half and missing the best part of the game, cooing and cuddling under fur coats and blankets on the sidelines, frequent sub- stitutions, exciting moments when the ball was near the goal line. But after summing it all up, a number of the squad received mention on the all- conference team compiled by the various Kansas newspapers. Cassell, Hudson, Bar- ker, and Richey received honorable men- tion from the Independence paper. Secrist and Barker were given honorable mention on the all star team selected by the coaches in a poll conducted by the lola Register. The Fort Scott Tribune placed Barker on the first team, and Cassel on the honorable mention. — J.S. EJC o P . Parsons 6 6 Arkansas City 23 lola 32 Independence 18 Ft. Scott 25 Emp. Teach. Res. 13 13 College of Emporia Res. .13 3 Kansas City Forfeit Hutchinson 13 fvo Back row: J. Camp, J. Lichlyter, T. Bullock, H. Jones, H. L Smith, E. Castle, M. Baker, Coach Thomas. Middle row: G. Gibson, R. Weatherholt, J. H. Smith, C. Richey, B. Kaltenbach, F. Andrus, C Smith, N. Cloud B. Barker, G. Cary, Front row: R. Lew ' s, L Proctor, P. Hower, T. Keefer, D. Hudson, K. Secrist, J. Stackley, G. Heyman, E. Mathiot.

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Back row: C. Holt, E. Castle, L. Proctor, P. Hower, C. Coulter, G. Biggs, B. Davidson, C. Borger, G. Heyman J. Stackley, B. Lowrance, R. Wiggers. Front row: R. Weatherholt, G. Groves, G. Cary, V. Breen, T. Keefer, K. Secrist, J. H. Smith, M. Ferguson, R. Lewis C. R.tchey, M. Baker, Coach Thomas. Varsity The Varsity Club is an organization composed of men who have earned a letter in any of the college sports recognized by the school officials. These recognized sports are football, basketball, track, tennis, and golf. The primary purpose and aim of the club is to stimulate school athletic activities. Since the club has set up certain requirements that its mem- bers must conform to, thletic awards have meant a great deal more. Moreover the standardizing of the letters and sweaters has given the club a very pleasing appearance. Since its organization last year the membership has grown from twenty members of last year to twenty-eight members for this year. It is quite evident that the club has been a success, as i(- has proved to be an added incentive to college men to engage in athletic activities. Two banquets are given regularity by the Varsity Club each year — these have proved to be the highlights of the college social life, especially for the athletes, and have always proved enjoyable and entertaining, as well as filling. The first banquet, held at the New York Resturant was for men only . The second, held the latter part of January, and the third, in May, were the type in which dates were permissible popular. The last one was held after the state junior college ' rack meet to allow all lettering-men in track to be present. Ladies and gentlemen, The Varsity Club for first semester: Pres., Dick Hudson,- Vie Pres., Ray Smith; Sec. Treas., Bob Lewis. For second semes- ter: pres., Danny Lewis; vice, pres., George Heyman; secretary J- Harland Smith; treasurer, Kenneth Secrist; and sponsor,Coach Thomas. — D.L