Clifton Springs High School - Cliftonian Yearbook (Clifton Springs, NY)

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L. Landuyt, C. Cooley, B. Knauss These who attended the basketball games this season saw not only the brilliant playing of our basketball team, but also the excellent work of the cheerleaders, and the mascot, Lee Lindner, who. in his Blue Devil’s costume, brought good luck to the team. The cheerleaders were chosen last year by a popular vote of the student body. Catherine Cooley was voted head cheerleader, with Bernice Knauss and Lillian Landuyt as her assistants. They introduced several new cheers and songs during the year, and their trim bell-boy costumes added a touch of color to the games. The girls' work was mentioned in the Rochester papers, with some pictures which were taken during the games. Their cheers urged our boys on to victory. At the home games, in addition to the regular cheers and songs, some new ideas were introduced. The girls who were trying out for next year's cheerleading led the cheers for the second team's games. They also helped the regular cheerleaders in the letter formations honoring the other teams, while Marjorie Taylor, Harold Wells, and Lee Kutz played the alma mater of the opposing school. Another new feature was the formation of the letters V. S. A. and the American flag, followed by the playing of the “Star-Spangled Banner.’’ Harold Goodman, who proved to be an excellent drummer, introduced these activities by the roll of the drums. All of these ceremonies, besides providing entertainment and color at the games, showed great school spirit and patriotism.

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' Tcp Row, left to right—Coach Button, Edward Rolan, Francis Lapresi, Everett Grimsley, William Tatro, Paul Lindner. Bottom Row, left to right—Wade Walker, John Driscoll, Lee Lindner, Paul O’Connell, Lester Hughson. Unfortunately, Robert Smith, manager, William Sheehan, and John Smith, who has been elected honorary captain, were unable to be present when this picture was taken. Basketball in the Clifton Springs Central School for the year 1941-1942. and for five graduating seniors and two post-graduates, is a thing of the past; but this team has left its mark on the athletic annals of our community. The memory of their fine playing and excellent team work, not only during the regular season which was 15 wins and 1 loss, but also for the excellent showing they made at the sectionals in Rochester will not soon be forgotten. Two members of this fine team, Jack Driscoll and Wade Walker, were chosen for berths on the Finger Lakes B-C League All Star Team. Jack Driscoll and Paul Lindner were further honored in being selected for the All Sectional Team in the C-Class at Rochester. The fine support shown by the student body and the town fans is unparalleled in the history of the school and was an inspiration to the team. This did not end with the close of the regular season play, but followed the team to Rochester, where it proved to be the largest group of spectators to represent any school present. Coach Harold Button deserves the heartiest of congratulations for the fine team that he has coached and put on the floor this past season. Members of the squad were: Jack Driscoll. Jack Smith. Paul Lindner, Paul O’Connell, Wade Walker. Bill Sheehan, Bill Tatro, Lester Hughson, Francis Lapresi, Ed Rolan and Everett Grimsley. Bob Smith and Philip Oestreicli were managers. CSCS at Naples, November 18........ CSCS at Victor, November 28........ CSCS at Gorham, December 2......... CSCS at Shcrtsville, December 12... CSCS at Manchester, December 16... CSCS at Middlesex Central, Dec. 19. CSCS at East Bloomfield, January 9 CSCS at Phelps, January 13......... CSCS at Naples, January 16......... CSCS at Victor, January 23......... CSCS at Gorham, January 27......... CSCS at Shortsville, February 6.... CSCS at Manchester, Februarv 11.... CSCS at Middlesex Central, Feb. 13.. 28—18 CSCS at East Bloomfield. February 20. .. 26—21 26—21 CSCS vs. Phelps, February 27...... 44—16 20—27 CSCS vs. Romulus, March 6......... 24—19 32—21 at Canandaigua 30— 22 CSCS vs. GrGveland, March 12...... 31—21 25— 8 at U. of R. Gym 22— 8 CSCS vs. North Rose, March 14..... 37—21 36— 13 at U. of R. Gym 24—11 Total Points CSCS.............. 566 35— 9 Opponents ..................... 340 32—22 Average per game, CSCS........ 29.7 26— 9 Opponents ..................... 17.6 31— 22 Results of games—Won............ 18 37— 17 Lost 1

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1st Row: P. Oestrcich, B. Carney, E. Weld. 2nd Row: W. Walker, L. Hughson, R. Carney, K. Walters, J. Driscoll. E. Grimsley, D. Lindner, P. O’Connell. 3rd Row: Mr. Walker, J. Vandeihocf. W. Sheehan, P. Lindner, E. Rolan, J. Keen, J. Carney, E. Weld, B. Tatro. BASEBALL SCHEDULE: Friday. April 17—Clifton Springs at Victor Friday. April 24—Clifton Springs at Phelps Tuesday. April 28— Manchester at Clifton Springs Friday, May 1—Shortsville at Clifton Springs Tuesday, May 5—Victor at Clifton Springs Tuesday, May 12—Phelps at Clifton Springs Friday. May 15—Clifton Springs at Manchester Tuesday. May 19—Clifton Springs at Shortsville Football in September, 1941. was not a competitive sport. Since the majority of the teams in this locality play tackle rather than touch football, we were able to play only one game. Our team was organized in September and we practised hard and long every night after school. Even though this sport did not offer much competition with other schools, the boys had much fun. We learned something about blocking, passing, “razzle-dazzle” plays and how to “swivel-hip” through an open field. We learned that to play hard and clean is more worthwhile than not giving your opponent a chance. The boys who participated were: Seniors Bill Tatro. F. B.; “Let Ilugh-son. H. B.: Ed. Rolan. F.; Ed. Weld, C., and post-graduate Jack Driscoll, Q. B. Juniors: Tom Garney, E., and Ralph Hall, E. Sophomores: Ellis Weld, Q. B.; John Carney, C.; Scotty Keen, E., and Cyril O’Coyne, F. B. Freshmen: Lee Kutz, Q. B., and Bob Parmeter, II. B. cscs ....... Hcneoye Falls. 7 32