Garfield County High School - Yampah Yearbook (Glenwood Springs, CO)

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BILL HUBER-Nick. Tabbing himself as a star basketeer by virtue of his unorthodox play, Nick, who performed as a staunch safety man on the Red and White quintet, shone as a coming great in the earning of his first letter. Consistently a scoring threat due to his versatility and highly heralded pivot shot. Nick flicked 74 markers through the strings ro rank third in the team's point-production de- partment. Defensively, few could equal him, his superb guarding pre- venting basket-destined rivals from finding their mark. Deceptive passing, when combined with his all-around ability, will make him one of the more dangerous hoopsters on the '46 five. LAWRENCE LEON ARDI-Peck, Ace Demon wheelhorse who gen- eralled the 1945 'DSmtm pentagoti to the Western'Slope consolation ciadem, was one or th'e-'two rletufnirig nionograriigbdaifersl exhibit his wares for the Reduandlylfhite., -li-l'ii3lrlfOWCfiflg hoop lwizardlblayed bang-up offensive ball consistenily, flecking the laces with lO4'pdints in l4 tilts to garner the G. C. l-l. S. scoring title with lain aveiage iof 7.5 digits per fracas. His ambidextrous shooting ability was combined with an incomp. . ble defensive knack to present a formidable obstacle to the best of the opposing clubs. Although he is only a juniorgithe 6 1 star will not, in all prob ability, be playing under the banner of Glenwood Springs hereafter, due to impending Navy orders, GRANT MOORHEAD-Grant, playing his second year of basket. ball, earned ayspot on the first ten-this yeari Grantfhas- future poss- ibilities at the-.guard post-where-he' maintained mostof his playithis year. Only a sophomcre, Grant has -two more years in which to ex. hibit his wares for the Der'nons,fi-m whichqtime he can develop -Lntg an A-1 guard. ' 2f'1'gff! .' ,f -- - fi . JCHN MlLTON-Monk, senior speed merchant ofthe '45 champs, whose brilliant ball-handling antics dazzled the fans, performed fre, quently with their A squad to earn his chenilevcinevenfliough he was not a permanent fixture on the varsity. Competent iripfiis lability to be a crowd-pleaser. This fiery little forward exhibited class ifi thelshoot- ing department, his fancy underhanded shots zipping the qstfings in amazing style. Stretching only 5'-4 in the air, the front lineiace rnade up for his serious lack of height by aggressiveness, a factor which in- sured his dependability as a smooth working cog in Glenwood zone, defense. Completing his last year in high school. Monk can look back with pride on his basketball career, and his razzle-dazzle play will be missed greatly by Coach lgo's '46 charges.

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GEORGE BAUMLI-George, although hampered by his size, was an asset to the '45 cage squad. Playing stellar ball in every game in which he appeared, George's frequent baskets helped pull his team out of the hole in many instances. George is 5'-4 tall and for his size is a spirited ball hustler. An example of his ability was shown in the game with Grand Juuctiong he played for only a part of a quarter, but in that brief period poured 7 points through the hoop to chalk up quite an achievement for a little guy. BUNN BIGUM-Hughie, a forward of exceptional abilities, has come a long way since last season to become the seventh man on this year's basketball squad. l-lis frequent push shots and deceptive dribbling qualities made him star of the B squad and a potential possibility for A squad play throughout the entire season. Bunn, who was not very fall, only 5'-9 , made up for his lack in height by his aggressive- ness and speed on the court. Hughie will no doubt be a member of the first five when next year's basketball season rolls around. BILL EISWERTH-Bill, smooth Demon forward on this year's G. C. H. S. basketball quintet, played an unexcelled brand of basketball throughout the year. Lithe and agile, Bill showed up well in every game of the season, his sizzling push shots and stellar performances bringing satisfaction to the ardent cage fans who witnessed his play throughout the year. Bill, 5'-11 tall and weighing 150 pounds, on defense was a constant thorn in the enemy's side. l-lis dazzling floor play and his ability to head the team earned him the coveted spot of co-captain on this year's team. Having tallied 80 points, Eiswerth was second high scorer for the Demons. MAX GETTS-Max, lanky Sophomore basketeer, this year experien- ced his first year on the hardwoods, and in every way made ita very profitable and helpful one to the squad. Improving steadily through- out the year, by the end of the season he was considered on up-and- coming star. Next year should see Getts ready for a position on the first team, Weighing in at 144 pounds and towering 6'-1 in the air, Max has possibilities at the pivot post next year. CARLETON HUBBARD, IR.-Hub, promising young Sophomore hoopster, put in his first appearance on the courts this year Although he only measured 5'f4 in height and weighed 132 pounds, Carleton played a good quality of basketball With a little more experience and a little more height, he should be a basketball player of many abilities in the near future.

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LEWIS SULLIVAN -Lard, versatile Red and White flash, whose return shortly after the campaign had begun, strengthened the squad to a great degree, was the second of the once-crowned insignia wearers from the '44 assemblage to merit the earning of his second letter, Sparkplug of the '45 consolation champs, this scintillating Red Devil hoop artist exhibited a classy brand of basketball throughout the sea- son to be highly instrumental in the team's success. Acrack shot from virtually any position, he was a key man in the effective slow break employed by the Glenwoodites, aside from being one of the trickiest passers in the league. Returning for action with Coach Igo's I946 aspirants, Sully shows promise of being one of the most highly- heralded stars to be ejected from the Glenwood athletic plant, HAROLD VAUGHAN-Horny, stalwart Red and White cage star whose freshman year in basketball circles proved sensational, was one of the highly-talented members of the basketball squad who per- formed brilliantly at frequent intervals in A squad competition to earn his chenile G. A constant threat in the point-production de- partment due to an unusally accurate pivot shot. Horny shows pro- mise of being the scourge of Colorado River Valley Hoopsters in the '46 campaign. Highly praised defensive tactics plus his usual blazing floor game combine to add prestige to his starring next year, a prog- nostication which he will most likely prove. JIM WEAVER-Weav, lanky Red Devil defensive genuis who was the sophomore sensation of the '44-'45 season: played unerring ball in all contests to emerge as one of the brightest hardwood prospects of the circuit and the only sophomore Demon cager to letter at the spheroid game. He was incomparable as a rebound artist, his long arms coordinating perfectly with his agile leaps to retrieve the ball off either backboard to set the offensive maneuvers in action. A set shot specialist, Weav banged frequent, buckets in the clutch to increase his value. Only a sophomore, Jim is tagged hy eminent hoop authorities as a potential star, a billing which he will probably prove in his next two years ot prep competition. KEITH ZERBE-Zeb, speciaizing as a long-shot artist and passing genuis, sparkling prep ace of the B squad performed consistently for the Red and White to letter at the hardwood game. A deceptive passer and play maker deluxe, Zeb was an important cog in the B squad machine aside from being a dangerous varsity menace to oppo- sing clubs. Generalling the team to unptedicted heights, Zeb's ambid- extrous ability was a factor in the team's conquest of the consolation crown in the Wesern Slope dribble derby. His talents will be capitil, ized next year as a member of Coach Igo's '46 charges.