Evergreen High School - Forester Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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Gary Welch Clint McKay WOLVERINES-41 EVERETT B'S-0 After losing the two previous games, the Wolverines made a come back with the first hometield win in Ever- green's short history. John Leslie and John Gambill were two offensive standouts with Gambill making long end runs and Leslie supplying the broken field thrills. Vince Dapas scored a safety and Dick Simms galloped for two touchdowns against the B's. George Pittenger made a fine catch and ran one 66 yard touchdown play. WOLVERINES-40 TAHOMA-6 This was the game that put Evergreen ahead in the win-loss column and also the last league game. The team finished 2nd in the Lakeside Conference with a record of 3-l-O. The outcome of the game was never in doubt after the first quarter. Tal1oma's lone touchdown came in the 3rd quarter on a 45 yard touchdown run. WOLVERINES-41 NEAH BAY-6 The outcome of this game, also, was never in doubt after the tirst quarter. The Wolverines scored one touch- down in the first quarter but broke the visitors' back with three touchdowns in the second quarter. The visitors from the Peninsula scored their touchdown in the third quarter, but time ran out on them when they threatened again in the fourth quarter. Tommy Taylor Vince Dapas John Leslie Jim Jean Jim Hurly George Toskey Dick Simms Larry May WOLVERINES-32 SULTAN-6 This game closed the season for Evergreen. lt was played at Sultan. George Pittenger made an outstanding catch and Mike Knapp played his best game ofthe year. 81

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John Herman Bill Bessey Jerry Osman Tom Knapp Mel Oishi WOLVERINES-33 DEMONS-0 The Wolverines of Evergreen opened the season with their first football win in the school's history. Evergreen racked up 33 points while the Demons from Tolt, last year's Lakeside Champs, didn't score at all. The game was played in 850 weather, but it didn't eFlect the Evergreen team. Coach Ray Smith substituted freely throughout the contest, giving each player the opportunity to show his talent. WOLVERINES-2 PIRATES-7 This game was an exciting contest throughout, with the Pirates from Vashon Island drawing first blood early in the first quarter. The Wolverines were plagued through- out the game by fumbles and penalties. Vince Dapas and Dan McKay tackled the Pirate quarterback in his end zone for a safety worth two points. Evergreen ran off more yard- age and more first downs than the Pirates, but fumbles and penalties were the deciding factor in the game. The Wolverines fumbled the ball away seven times during the game. Jerry Osman played his best defensive game of the season here. WOLVERINES-7 LIONS-31 Morale-wise this game marked a low in the season for the Wolverines. Lakeside dominated through most of the game until fourth quarter when Evergreen scored. Larry Slinker John LeCompte Dick Sample Jack Sather John Gamble 80

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D. McKay, Inspirational Award Winner, plays defensive lst line backer. Mr. Smith played four years of college football before gradua- ting from Central Washington College in 1950. He won the inspira- tional award in his senior year and also coached the allstate team in 1952. Mr. Smith came to Evergreen from Highline. Previous to his two years at Highline, he coached an undefeated team at Fostor in 1952. Mr. Brigham graduated from the Uni- Mr. Ward graduated from Whitworth versity of Washington in 1952. While College in 1955. Before graduating he there he was a member of the track completed four years of football and team and held the Pole vault record for track. Besides coaching football, Mr. four years. Ward is the weightlifting instructor here Gridiron Leaders M. Knapp, Captain, plays defensive lst end. G. Pittenger, Captain, plays 1st team offense, defense. 82