Edgewood High School - Aurigan Yearbook (West Covina, CA)

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,4a3u-64.9. Inj u ries and bad breaks pla gued the '69 Trojans to th ei r first losing season in CoachKen Wells' eight years as head coach at Edgewood. Early injuries suffered by Q ua r t erback Tim Roberts, Tackle Steve Lane, and Run- ning Back Randy Moersch, a .no ng others, forced the Trojans to play their less ex - p e r i e nced underclassmen. and also forced many of the teams top players to under- take thetask of playing both offense and defense. The fi- n al Trojan record was three wins and six losses. M a ny y o u ng Trojans proved promising or the fn- tn re with superb play and poise in the 1969 season. Among them are Sophomores Richard Valencia and Geb Church who had to take over le a dership in the backfield when injuries were acquired b y older and more experi- e nced players. Concerning Edgewood 's grid future, C oa ch Wells commented, We have high hopes. A few kids are bac , but we will be young and be lacking exper- ience. Next year's outcome will depend on how our kids d e v elop both mentally and physically between now and September. The 1969 season started offvery well for the Trojans when they won their first ga m e against Mark Keppel 14-12. Keppel had jumped ahead 6-O when sophomore qu arterback Dick Valencia plunged one yard for a Trojan touc down. Edgewood scor- ed again in the second quar-- ter on a 25 yard pass from Valencia to sophomore Geb Church, leaving the score at: 1 4 - 6 . When Keppel had scored a TD late in the sec- ond half, Dale Magnar inter- cepted the end zone pass on the two point conversion try to protect the 14-12 margin FOOTBALL 1969-70 3-6 Most Valuable Best Lineman Outstanding Back Most Improved Coaches Trophy Richard Suela Bob Harmon Randy Moersch Randy Scott Kevin Kelley of victory. Quarterback Va le ncia, playing his first varsity game, completed 7 of 10 passes and was named Player of the Game. In Their second contest, Troy fell to Rosemead 13-O. Senior Bob Harmon, who played guard and linebacker, was honored as the Player of the Game. Efforts were a lea ne title were stymied wfxen EHS dr o p p e d both of their first two league matches. Glen- do r a d efeated the Trojans 41-7, and Covina managed a 8-O win. The lone TD in the games was a result of a -5.4 yard pass plag from Valencia to Jim Straus augh, and complemented by a PAT by Senior Ricardo Scon- feld. Seniors Randy Scott and Rich Suela nabbed player of the game honors in the losses. When the team took the field at its 1969 Home- coming Game, it showed only a 1-3 record. But after galloping past Los Altos for a 14-7 lead at halftime, the Trojans continued to pound their way to a 26-7 victory and avenge the previous ye ar 's Homecoming lossz Halfback Geb Church caught 4 passes for 121 yards, and carried the ball for 45 more as he w as designated the contest's performer. Th e Trojans continued their ne w found winnirlg w a ys by dumping the Sou Hills Huskies 22-6. The first Edgewood TD came on an interception by Church as Rich Suela ran for a two po int conversion. It was followed bya 35 yard run bv Valencia for 6 more, with u s u al halfback kicking the extra point. After the Huskies netted six, Valencia passed to Church for 2l yards and a TD while Suela again added a PAT. Senior the igame 21-7. U guard and linebacker Kieth B ra ndrup was the player of the game. After winning two, the Trojans wenton to lose two. In a non-league tilt, Baldwin Park d efeated EHS 30-20 despite Randy Moersch's Best Player efforts at tailback and the defensive backfield. A 21-7 loss to La Puente, with Da le Magnar being the top performer, set the stage for the West Covina game. T he annual contest be- tween EHS and its Crosstown MVP Ri ri val was the most engross- ing of the season. The Trojan defense made a tre- mendous effort, holding West Covina to only one to uc hdow n, but that was enough in their 7-0 win. Senior quarterback Tim Robert s, who missed most ofthe early games due to a h an d injury. was the final selection as Player of the G a m e. Closing the season at 3-6, Edgewoo wasnever- theless proud of its many 1969 gridiron heroics. Senior All League Selections Randy Moersch Defensive Back lst Bob Harmon Offensive Lineman 2nd Ken Brandrup Defensive Lineman 2nd Kieth Brandrup Offensive Lineman Honorable Mention

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ITG . C. Sembr WUI: Kathy Pomeroy I xv ill to Mr. Kinzler all ofthe sour notes I have ever sung UI e 's alte a dy heard them anywayl also one large multi- colored drape. To Mr. McCulloch I leave my great ability to a d -lib. To Ellen Boyle an extra inch or two. To any nut .t ho .vill take it-prop chairman for all the plays. To lana Gunderson a cardboard cut out of me to sit next to her in Concert Choir. To Mr. Shaw I leave a bottle ofhair grower. To Edgewood lligh l leave a huge flowered covered tr a sh can. To Miss Williams another pass to Heaven Qwith her luck. she'll need it. Karen West I, Karen West, usually beiugof sound mind and body, hereof w ill to Mr. Monroe a whole bunch of little brushes. Mr. Webster the knowledgefshockb oflris horrible singing. Cathy Miller 2 years supply of food for 4th period class, Dean S tced a little weight so he can outgrow the name pee-wee Miss Williams a big wonderful handsome husband. Class of lxl Tl -all the muddy mess and chaos during the rain. Kurt Reilly a new neighbor. To Edgewood my thanks for 4 years of To Russ Gorden a special key to girls locker room. Karen Gasparro IKarenGasparro, will to Becky Stith six weeks at the Eileen Feather Figure Salon, so she can fall out of her bathing suit in the right places, twenty other darling boys to say, You're lookin good tonight baby, and a best se ler entitled, I-low To Ke ep You're Bathing Suit Up While Body Surfing, to Catliy Miller, a frilly illustrated book of The Behavior Habits of Turtles, To Barb Flotron, a new ear to replace the one that was eaten during the summer, and my amazing ability to throw afrisbee straight, To Cindy Stith, a life size picture ofBig Huey, to Wandy Brown, some pizza, and a guided tour of UCLA, to Mr. Stoecklien, my wiggle, to Denise Treon my 3 yr. old bent baton, to Bruce Kent, 200 dealies, to Trojanaires, a landgraber song to sing at Knott's, to Glenda Ba le abox of ruce to Bob Brid es a handbook of Trojan g Y, , g , ' aire routines, to Rick Rice, my supernatural monkey arms. and to Gary, me. Glenda Bagley I will to Cheri Hahne my ability to make spirit ribbons, to Mr . T. a cup of coffee each morning and all the money I o we him for hot chocolote. To Miss Williams a box of scre am ing yellow zonkers, a calm 6th period P. E. class, all the old Christmas Ball decorations and cookies, anda great memory of The Baruier Girlsl ' To Wanda Brown a ne w baton and a lot more good times. To Pat Weaver a nd Mark Conlon all the happiness in the future., to Sherry Smith my old mascara tube to Karen Gasparro a tea pot w ith a lid glued on the top, to Mary Kelly a dinner at N e w b err ys. To the l97O-71 Banner Girls and Pennants some decent banners and some flags, and to all future Christmas Ball's and activities a new photographer. Lynn Hunter T o Mr . Sergio I will my smash hit English musical that I never .v rote and a l6x2O photo of Juliet Prause. To Mr. Kinzlerlwill my trustee, beat-up Trojanaire folder and my m us ical version of The Scarlet Letter plus all the best m usical talent in the world. To Mr. Gary a pair of polka- dotted sunglasses. And to Mr. Wilson thanks ever so--'I' And lastbutnot least to Greg Uthus my ace bandage to wear in good he althl' To Bryan Munroe another year of role calling in chair. Debbie Roberts F irs t I m ust take pity on Mr. K. to you I will more than 2 good tenors . To Michael, a little better first year in driving. To Lari and Kathy, something to get a hold of . To Doug and Pam, 5 minutes in which you are nice to each o ther. To Chris and Claudia, sewing ability Cat'least in making uniformsl. To Robin, 2 new pair of shoes. To Eric a bu tt the lost it in his fall at the mountainsj, for Gene, To white socksbe ture , To the old gang , the memories ofPhyllis' house and ofour two excursions to the snow, fany- body got 2 rubber hammersifj To Davy-my-love-I will someone to hiss at next year in choir, better taste in choos- in g girlfriends , my spot on the senior quad, and last of all, rn y ability to maintain at basketball games and to Mr. T. in all sincerety, a student body that cares. Wanda Brown I w ill to Tru dy Torrence my half empty box of yellow zonkers. To Miss Williams I will the blue and silver snow- flak es a nd the snow that crunches. To Karen Gasparro I w ill the two halfs of my broken baton, my whole one goes to Debbie Thom pson. A separate name tag to Glenda Bagley so people can tell us apart. To Mary Kelly a pair o f blue trunks with little feet on them fyou can run around a nd coun t the othersj To Sherry Smith a new great size sn o w sh o e. T o C hicken Little a box of Kentucy Fried colonel. A nd to anyone that wants it, my locker that doesn't open. Mary Frambes I, M ary Frambes, will to Mr. Stoecklein a class that can r e ad a nd ou t think him, to Nancy Youngquist a better m em ory and more time. To my brother sleepless hours stud ying Physics. To Mr. Wenner a class that will stay a w a ke. To Bob Hayes the Senior Quad. To Mike Mendes less a pa thy . To Mrs. Elley some good typewriters. To To Laurie Muller more confidence. To Tim Roberts exactly what he deserves, nothing. To Janey Shaw, good health,and to all the juniors a happy senior year. Linda Hayes lLinda Sue Hayes being of sound mind and body do will my gym clothes to Miss Williams, holy tennis shoes and all. Also to Mr. Martz I will my desk. To Mr. Cawthon my filing project. To Mr. Weaver my math book. To Mrs. Zhart my Senior Sex book. Last but not least to Mr. Stoeckline I will all of those papers I ran off during the year. Caryn McClelland I C aryn M c Clelland, being of sound mind and body do hereby will the following: To Craig Puz, room in the back s e a t o f the car. To Jana Henkel a bottle of tranquilizers anda Grump Schlirpt. To Eina Hansen, her sister's locker. I will my devil costume to John Gossman, who so richley d es erves it, and dare him to wear it in public. I also will Chuck Learn's hamsters back to him. To Mr. Martz I will a class of Scott Barts . Helene Sciortino I H elene Sciortino, will Joyce Gobel my driving training tea cher, Mr. Mark, To Tina, the senior quad bench tosit' on for 2 years. Mrs. Schneider, my Italian spagetti sauce. And Patty a boyfriend in the future. Susan Felder To M r. Fountain, T leave my S.F. so that he can usethem every timehe paints a picture. To Glynnis Alexander I will Ross Furmer and a very happy life together. To Mr. Monroe a new Art Club to start with next year. Lora Fotheringham I hereby wi 1 my brother to Mr. Shaw--just try and figure him out! I I Greg Uthus' I will my left knee to Dale Magner so he can have to knees to m a tch. I will my mouth piece to Dick Velencia so he may have another for games. Ellen Boyle I w ill to Kathie Pomeroy il quiet side and 2 good pairs of shoes. To Robin Brittan om- pair of white tennis shoes.

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Couch Rodger Jens en BASKET BALL l doubtifwe'llever have a group with as much vigor as this bunch, said EHS Var- sity basketball coach, Rod- getJensen. With no returnf ing Seniorletterlnan, Jensen added, We lacked the Sen' ior poise and confidence we need ed 3 explained C,J, , W e spent nrost of our sea- son with Juniorg and 3 Soph- o rnore which niade it diffi- cultforus. Drew Kelly was uilding Toward the only senior ot the start- ers. Butwhat Edgewood lacked on the court it didn't in spir' it. Led by the Wild Bench, spirit was at a high. Said Coach Jensen, Spirit was a great asset. it added much. With the loss of senior g ua rds Drew Kelly, Rodger M a rtinez, and Pat Adams, and with Brent Elotron, Ken Yetter, Daryl Ek, of the Senior All Star group known as the Wild Bench composed of Brent Flotron, Daryl Ek, and Ken Yetter. Drew Kelly goes up lor two in Trojan basketball contest. Wi ld Bench, EHS will lose a hard working group, which C o a ch Jensen said of, We won 't ha ve as spirited a team, The highlight of the sea- son, according to Coach Jen - sen, was the Edgewood Bas- ketballTournamentin which they came in Runner-Up los f ing only to Wilson, who la- terwent on to win their lea' gue. Edgewood 's returning letternian for next year will include So phmore Geb Church and Juniors, Al F razi n, Richard Burgess, John Watson, and Captain, Most Valueable, Tom Glas' sen. Glassen. EHS's leading scorer set a new record this year for rebounds, Said Coach Jensen of next years hopes, Wi th all the other schools having return- in g Juni or letternian our le ag u e will be difficult, but, 'Were looking forwar d to a winning season. Future MVP Tom Glassen Drew Kelley has been ac- tive in sports all four years at Edgewood. His Freshman year e played C football, ' D b asketball, and Frosh baseball. As a sophomore he again play ed C football, but broke his hand before basket - ball and didn't play sports for the remainder of the yea r. Last year he played 'B football and JV basket- b all. This year he is start - ing on the varsity basketball squad. Drew is small a 5'5 lf2 , but overcomes this handicap with his incredible quickness and agility. In B football, he was probably the smallest VH an on the field but had a fi ne year as a running back because of his quickness and determination. Last year in JV basle t- b all, Drew was named the M ost Valuable Player and made all-league, a very high honor. He was high point m a n O n the team, getting m ost of his points by going one on one with his defensive man. There was no one quick enough to guard him, so he scored freely against many teams. This y ear he started at guard for Varsity basketball and keyed the fast break and offense. Drew plans to at- tend Mt. Sac the next2 years, then go to a four year college.