East High School - Trojan Yearbook (Waterloo, IA)

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Hold That Line Nineteen boys won major letters this year. They included Willie Warren, Harlan Kepple, Eugene Stephens, Wayne Welch, Dick Dierenfield, Roger Ostrander, Ralph Arthur, Dick Bandield, Herman Robinson, Dick McKinstry, Leon Fike, Jimmy Brooks, Harold Zell, Alex Lawrence, Henrick Peterson, Don Lauritson, Bob Updegraff, Roger Stephens, and Don McDermott. Minor award winners were Dick Marble, Har- old Wenthe, Bill O'Brien, Harold Teisinger, Paul Fagerlind, and Dwight Eike. Nine boys had played their last game for East High when the season closed. Captain Willie Warren was one of the finest guards ever developed at East High according to experts. Harlan Kepple did an excellent job of holding down the quarterback post. He was a fine de- fensive back, could carry the ball for consistent gains, and was an excellent kicker. Eugene Stephens excelled in each of three sports, football, track, and wrestling. He was fullback on the football team. His track ability showed itself on the field as he swept around end for consistent gains. Dick Dierenfield played end on offense and tackle on defense. Although not a spectacular player, he was a good defensive performer and an offensive threat. Roger Ostrander, another end, played a steady though not spectacular season. Herman Robinson alternated all season with Dierenfield and was thus a tackle on offense and an end on defense. He was not only one of the biggest but also one of the best players who ever played for East. Opposing backs found Herman's position practically impossible to penetrate. XVayne Welch, end and tackle, represents a fine example of resolution. He tried for the team for three years and in his senior year won the coveted major letter. Ralph Arthur, guard, also won two minor letters in previous years before he played enough to earn a large orange WT Dick Bandfield, tackle, played off and on for two seasons. However, this year saw his success also. Peterson, Lauritson, and Updegraff all played center. Peterson started the season but had to drop out as a result of injuries. Lauritson was then the regular center until he was taken sick, when Updegralf took over. The scoring was all done by three boys. Kepple made six touchdowns and seven conversions for a total of 43. Stephens made six touchdowns and one point after touchdown for 31. Leon Eike made four touchdowns for 24 points. All East High echoes the praise of Coach Raf- fensperger who completed his ninth year as head of the coaching staff. He has done much to elevate the school to a place of respect in sports circles throughout the state. Of this year's team Coach Raffensperger says, The 1939 team was one of the best in recent years. Due to inexperience their play was not consistent but was typical of East High teams, the boys improved with every game because of their fine spirit. O Around the banquet table O On the scrimmage line O In the backfield O Sophomore ieammates

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FIRST ROW: St. Mgr. L. Danton, J. Gcvnmell, R. Stephens, J. Brooks, R. McKinstrv, D. Fike, H. Kepple, R. Arthur, D. Marble, H. Teisinger, St. Mgr. G. Chapman. SECOND ROW: R. Ostrander, D. Dierenheld, A. Lawrence, D. Lauritson, H. Peterson, H. Zell, W. Welch, D. McDermott, B. Updegraff, H. Robinson, B. O,Brien. YQ? THIRD Row: Coach W. W'aters, B. Nelson, V. Jones, P. Fagerlind, H. Stahlhui, H. Weiitlie. E. Stephens, Capt. XV. XVarren, D. Handheld, D. Brooks, B. Gunderson, J. Lyon, M. Klevwinan, Head Coach L. Rnffensperger, Coach H. Sievers. On the Gridiron From opening kickoff to Hnal gun, the 1939 foot- ball season showed what can be done at East. It was a success both from the standpoint of wins and losses and also from the spirited student in- terest in the games. The outstanding player on this year's team was Captain Wfillie Warren. He was selected as a member of .the second all-state team by the LD.P.A. Wfarren, a guard, was one of the hardest working individuals on the team. Practice started late in August so that the boys were well in trim before the beginning of school. Returning major lettermen included Willie Warren and Dick Dierenfield in the line, and Har- lan Kepple, Leon Pike, and Eugene Stephens in the backfield. Nine of last yearis minor lettermen also reported. The Hrst game of the season, with McKinley of Cedar Rapids, proved to be a walkaway for East and revealed a promising Raffensperger coached team. However, after the Dubuque game, with East on the short end of the score, things were not so bright. This was to be expected as Dubuque, with Dick Hoener, proved itself to be one of the strongest teams in the state. Page il vsenty-eight The Mason City game, feature tilt of the third annual homecoming celebration, found the grid- sters primed for victory. However, it took more than East had to stop the powerful Mason City eleven. Although a loss, it proved to be a rousing welcome for the old grads. The final game of the season was the intra- city battle with West High. As game time drew near, excitement reached fever pitch and East Highis walls echoed as the cheer leaders got into action. Since West has more adequate facilities for handling the crowd, the game was held in their stadium. The night of the game was cool and crisp, perfect football weather. The stands were filled long before game time even though all seats were reserved. After the flag raising ceremony, the contest got under way. The game, a battle in every sense of the word, ended with East ahead. West scored in the first quarter, but East came back to score two touchdowns and threaten a third time. W'ith the final gun, pandemonium broke loose, and crowds of celebrants stormed the gates. With this game the season ended. East came out with four victories, three defeats, and one tie.

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I igt I nrty O n the Hardwood Playing a total of nineteen regular games, Eastls 1940 edition of basketeers rolled up a sum of eight contests won and eleven lost. In the tradi- tional opener with Dike they emerged unscatched with a margin of eight points to the good. A particularly bright spot of the year was the defeat of the Davenport Blue Devils 32 to 27 late in the season. The East-West battles provided big-time thrills for the rabid Waterloo basketball fans. The games were nip-and-tuck from start to finish. Scoring honors were usually divided between Seidler, East's high scoring center, and Darland, XVest,s diminutive forward. In retrospect the season looks like one of which all East High back- ers can be proud. Note that there were few capable seniors, and even less after the mid-year boys were through. In the first semester four senior boys with plenty of experience included Seidler, centerg Simbric, forwardg and Hollins and Redden, guards. Qnly one of these, Seidler, returned second semester. The juniors who played as regulars during the latter half of the season were Klenzman, Lynn, Stephens, Zegarac, and Kelly. These boys gave promise of good things to come in the way of East Highls future teams. The saddest blow to hit the team during the season was the loss of Odadean Hollins in January. Although small in stature, he compiled a brilliant record as a guard. Throughout the year, the scoring of the team was literally carried on the shoulders of what might well be the greatest offensive basketball player that East High will ever have. Dick Seidler had an almost uncanny ability to hit the basket. He averaged 16 points per game during the season. In only three games was he held under 10 points. His total scoring in all games added up to 273 points. He established a new Mississippi Valley Conference record of 141 points. Captain of the Trojans, he also had the honor of being on the First All-State Team. The sophomore squad had one of the best seasons in years, losing only three tilts, while play- ing almost as many games as the varsity. l'IRST Row: R. Kelley, R. Lynn, R. Seicller, Ii. Zegarac, R. Stephens, M. Klenzrnan. SIQCOND Row: B. McFadden, -I. Redden, D. McDermott, Thomas, D. Fikc, O. Hollins, C. Chapman. TIIIIKIJ ROW: Coach I.. Raffcnsperger, D. Zegarac, XV. McGowan, R. Simbric, S. Zegarac, I.. Gunderson, Assistant Coach W . Nvaters.