Central High School - Centralian Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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E, -li fai- .JJ ,-1 Hogan, Slipher Lauded As utstanding ridiron Stars An ofhcial end to Central's 1968 football season came on Tuesday, November 26, when the l all Sports Banquet was held. honoring athletes of the football and cross country teams. Scheduled was a swiss steak dinner. followed by speeches by Mr. Stone, varsity track and cross country coach. and by the coaches ofthe respective underclass football teams. who suin- marized their respective seasons. Guest of honor was Lois Drinkwater, a member ofthe US. Olympic team in Mexico City for 1968. A keynote address was oflered by head football coach Ray Laing, who, along with assistants George lindres and Dave Silcox, promoted the best varsity record in Central's recent history. Mr. Endres delivered a few particularly amusing anecdotes about his football career, which captivated the atten- tion of his audience, composed chiefly of players and parents. While each ofthe lettermen was congratulated on his leats. special praise was reserved for two senior athletes. 'l'he climax ofthe evening came when hfike Hogan was announced to be the most valuable offensive player and Allan Slipher received an identical defensive award. Both gridders played first string posi- tions on the offensive and defensive units. Hogan as a tackle and Slipher at the end's spot. Hogan was also named defensive captain and hrst string tackle on the Pf1l1l'IIf,Y Cizigrllek Brains and Brawnw team and co-captain of the defensive squad for Division BAAA. Slipher served as a starting defensive end on both of these honorary prep teams. After the awarding of' letters and the presentation of gills to the coaches from the players the banquet was adjourned. Nfr. Laing received an NFL regulation football, Bfr. lludres a new clock radio, and Mr. Silcox a large box of his favorite cigars. Fall Sports liilllflllkd 21