Randell School - Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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Slll-MAN Pll0'l'BAlili-STYLE l89U idk Back row: Speed Merchant Thompson, Napoleon Miller, Bulldog Allen 2nd row: Crash Lestoque, Pass Demon Petrasek, Scat Johnson, High Kicker Friedman The bulk reclining in front: Husk Kirchhof Picture taken by Robert Gay 90's Hall This year Randell organized its fast-moving six-man football team. The game of six-man football is just about the fastest game ever invented, because each one of the six men on the team lone center, two ends, and three backfield menl is eligible to receive passes. De- spite lack of equipment and an adequate practice field, the boys managed to give a fine account of themselves in all encounters. Captain Charlie Petrasek and speedy Clay Scat Johnson did the bulk of the signal calling and ball handling. Both were able passers and constant threats as breakaway runners. Howie Speed Merchant Thomp- son, our passer deluxe, and rapid Grouch Kirchhof as- sisted with the leather lugging chores. Tom Bulldog Allen and Dan Rugged Englehardt were particularly outstanding as defensive backs. The line, composed of two ends and a center, was equally brilliant. Bill Flynn was a 60 minute man, al- ways playing great ball whether on the defense or of- fense. Bob Glue Fingers Eubank and Walt Crash Lestoque, a standout on defense, alternated at the left end slot, thanks to the unlimited substitution rule, Our stalwart centers were rangy Bethell Foster, who in his spare time did the long range punting, and Don Fried- man, our place-kicking specialist. Don was high scorer for the season with l8 big points to his credit. THE SCORES Opponent We They Parks . 6 0 East . . . I 2 6 Parks . 6 26 East . . . 26 30

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BLUE HDD GOLD GIRLS' BLUE TEAM The Blue team, captained by Ardis Bramley, had little trouble in rolling to an impressive win over a weaker Gold team. The Blues got off to a fast start and were never headed. A clear-cut superiority in softball seemed to be the deciding factor, for volley ball was just about even and the Gold probably had a slight edge in bowling. The tremendous hitting power and constant hustling of the Blue decided the issue. Such notable sluggers as Homerun Verploeg, speedy Dee Aiken, Anabel Carey, Ardis Bramley, and Sarah Hickerson, plus the ever effi- cient pitching of Charlie Charlton proved to be more than the Gold could cope with. GI RLS' GOLD TEAM The girls' Gold team, captained by Dovie Smith, was the victim of a slow start. Fall softball set them behind and they never recovered from a Zl-6 beating in the early stages of the season. The Golds more than held their own, however, once we transferred our activities to the bowling alley. Dovie, Mary Morton, and Gloria Nelson were constantly bowling fine games and could be counted on for extra points at every outing. Lack of a first-rate pitcher plus poor fielding spelled downfall for the Golds. A 23-12 defeat in the early spring was the straw that broke the camel's back. Despite the fine all round play and inspiring leadership of Dovie, the cause was lost. BOYS' BLUE TEAM Versatile Charlie Petrasek led his Blue team to victory by the narrowest of margins. Charlie and his host of veterans jumped off to an early and commanding lead during football season, a lead which they never relin- quished. Flynn, Foster, Englehardt, Eubank, and Petrasek sparked the attack with Buck Buckingham and Pete Kirchhof the outstanding undergraduate players. Bowl- ing proved to be almost more than the Blue cause could withstand and had it not been for Petrasek's outstanding efforts, the precious lead might well have changed hands. The advent of the softball season found the Blues leading by a scant 35 points. The steady pitching of Kirchhof plus the sparkling play and hitting of Petrasek, Munoz, Cress, and Chase proved enough to stave off a deter- mined rally of the Golds. BOYS' GOLD TEAM Captain Howard Thompson and his crew managed to hand the Blue team a thorough scare, but their mag- nificent stretch drive fell a few points shorts. The Golds were no match for the more experienced Blues on the gridiron and fell rapidly behind. Clay Johnson, Walt Lestoque, Don Friedman, and Capt. Thompson were al- ways battling for top honors and continually managed to make the games close. Tom Allen and Galen McPherson were the outstanding youngsters. Great bowling by Clay Johnson and Dwayne Phillips seemed to inspire the Golds to close the gap to a mere 35 points. A determined ef- fort in softball fell short despite the outstanding play of Johnson, Friedman, O'Fallon, Henebry, and freshmen Paul Hower and Dave Douglas.

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DURAND R. MILLER Tops! Coach Miller's hard-working efforts, great patience, and fine inspiration gave the boys on the basketball team that extra something that made them come out on top. The tricky plays which he taught the team were something to behold. The entire success of the season should be credited to the excellent coaching by Qadtn DON FRIEDMAN Two records! S'8' ...... .... ..---...e.. Senior ..... ...........-.-. Guard This was Don's second year in the colors of the Randell Varsity, and our colorful guard managed to set two school records. Don was the team's topsoorerwith an 84pointoutput lreoorvd No. ll, but he managed to send the opponents to the foul line 47 times lrecord No. 2l . Most of Don's points came on his uncanny set shooting from far out in front. HOWARD THOMPSON Greatest defender! 5 l l' ........ .--.... ..... Senior ........ .. ...... Forward Howie, after three years of varsity basket- ball, is far and away the greatest defensive player in Rendell history and one of the best high school defenders ever seen. Remember Montair's frustrated 00? Howie's drive md team spirit iust can't be topped. JERRY GIFFORD Most valuable! 5'4 ,,,, ,, ...,. ,,,.--.,. Veteran ....... ..... ...... C e nter Root ioined us in late January and proved to be iust what the doctor ordered. Jerr7's amazing ability off and around the defensive backboard plus his potent scoring sparked our late season spurt. lt took two men to stop this big fellow's hook shot. CHARLIE O'FALLON A natural! 5'5 .... ... ........... Sophomore ............ Forward Chuck captained the Junior Varsity and in his spare time filled in magnificently with the big boys. A great ball player and passer, he undoubtedly will develop into one of Randell's greats. The little fellow never failed to win the referee's sympathies when fouled on his sparkling drive-in shots. fi 1395144 SC Opponent Evergreen . Bear Creek . Hudson . Alumni . Montair . Pi Tau Pi . Alameda . Pi Tau Pi . Bear Creek . Alameda . C. M. S. . . Pi Tau Pi . . Fountain Valley X