Cornell High School - Reflector Yearbook (Cornell, WI)

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dvi? I. II. Mr. McChesney, BASKETBALL TEAM Glenn Hakes, Gerald Miller, Donald Ash, Oriville Solie Chester Crosby, Lionel Blanchard, Dell Stickney, Neal Barney, Victor Walters, Mr. Mitby III. TOUUEHZ Cornell's 1959 by walking off with and by annexing the team romped through Mr. Wile, Burleigh Jann, Sever Solie, Ed Purfeerst, Claire Miller, Lloyd BASKETBALL 1959-40 exceeded pre-season expectations Crown for the third straight year at the Bruce tournament. The all its conference opponents winning nine consecutive 40 basketball edition the Cloverbelt League district championship games. The season was climaxed by a brilliant bid for regional honors and a berth in the State tournament when the team fought it's way to the regional finals only to be defeated by a powerful Rice Lake team. The season's record of twenty wins and three losses speaks for itself. The team was one of the best in the school's history.

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FOOTBALL PLAYERS Ed Purfeerst--Fullback ' Ed was captain of the team and a fine leader. He led the league in scoring and ground gaining. He was a fine open field runner and a powerful line bucker. His tricky change of pace and pivot made him hard to bring down. He did most of the kicking for the team as well as the passing. Lloyd Toutant--Quarter Back Lloyd was a smart field general who called the plays like an old hand. His blocking was clean, hard, and crisp and he was the best tackler on the squad. He carried the ball well and most of his at- tempts resulted in long gains. Dell Stickney--Center Dell was a fierce tackler who was known and feared throughout the league. His work on defense was so outstanding that it dwarfed his offensive play which was far above average. Although playing center Dell scored many points due to his pass catching ability. 4 Sever Solie--Halfback Sever was the speed merchant of the team. He was especially effective on reverse plays. He played the safety position and hand- led kicks nicely. His pass catching ability resulted in several long ga ns. Glenn Hakes--End-Halfback Glenn was the smashing type of defensive pl-'er. H ti - ally fast and had a lot of drive when carrying the ball.e was excep on Burleigh Jann--End Burleigh was a crashing defensive end and a strong blocker. His ability to get into the clear on passes made him dangerous on offense and resulted in several scores and long gains. Bob Lord--Center . Bob was a reserve center who came along nicely and developed into a good defensive man and a fine offensive center. Daryl Smith--End . Daryl made up for his lack of size with considerable fight. He was a good defensive end and a capable blocker. Clare Hiller--End Clare was at his best when the going was tough. His drive and power on defense was unsurpassed. He was a good blocker and covered punts well. Lionel Blanchard--End , Lionel was the teams Nball hawk.W His specialty was recovering loose balls and fumbles. He was a smart player who used his height and speed to advantage. His blocking was crisp and hard. Neal Barney--Center Neal was an exceptionally accurate passer and a good defensive man. He tackled sharply and was herd to take out of a play. Chester Crosby--Quarter Back Chet was a slippery runner and an accurate passer. He tackled fiercely and what he lacked in size was made up for in speed. Bob White--Halfback Bob had real drive for a little fellow and could tackle with the best. His experience should make him more valuable next year. Darell Anthony--Halfback Darell was rugged and began to pick up power toward the end of the season. Gerald Miller--Fullback This freshmen had a lot of natural ability and on occasion showed the makings of a hard driving back. His experience and added size should make him a hard man to stop in another season. Ross Simmerman--End-Center Ross was another freshman who showed great possibilities. He was unusually active and his low diving tackles made him valuable on defense. Orville Solie--Halfback Orville was handicapped by lack of equipment but showed real spirit by coming out for practice regularly. He has considerable ability and should develop into a first class player.

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'asf I J ..,..,, M., SECOND BASKETBALL TEAM I. Gerald Clark, Glenn Hakes, Gerald Miller, Mr. Mitby, Donald Ash Orvllle some, John Schone ' II. Ross Simmerman Clarence Swanson Jack H B h 11 white, Floyd Johnson ' anson' O um Svoma' Robert Cornell Cornell Cornell Cornell Cornell Cornell Cornell Cornell Cornell Conference Games 9 Won Lost O 53 Gilman 28 Cadott 26 Holcombe 51 Boyd 38 Gilman 27 Cadott 34 Holcombe 42 Boyd 26 Stanley District Tournament Won 3 Lost O Cornell 22 Cornell 58 Cornell 41 Holcombe Draper Tony SEASONS RECORD Won 20 Lost 3 Non-Conference Games WOR 6 Lost 2 25 Cornell Ladysmith Cornell 25 Eau Claire Cornell 27 Fall Creek Cornell 21 Fall Creek Cornell 17 Altoona Cornell 50 Altoona Cornell 15 Cameron Cornell 26 Bruce Regional Tournament Won 2 Lost l Cornell 34 Barron Cornell 27 Cumberland Cornell 15 Rice Lake NBP'