Randell School - Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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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

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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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i HLL D We They 1 8 33 24 23 35 42 30 26 28 43 1 8 41 24 23 37 32 30 36 41 23 32 1 6 33 28 32 43 CLAY JOHNSON Captain-Playmakerl 5'8 ...................... Senior .................... Guard Clay was our playmaker-the Kenny Jastrow of Randell. His sensational passing was some- thing to behold. His speed afoot and backboard play was amazing. A hustler from the opening whistle to the final gun, Clay was truly an inspiring leader and a great player. GENE CRESS Most promising! 6' ...................... Sophomore .............. Forward Gene was the number 2 scorer for the sea- son, compiling a total of 78 points. His one- handed flips were hard to stop, but his pret- zej shot was next to impossible. Only 15, Gene has a long and brilliant career ahead. CHARLIE PETRASEK Most improved! 6 1 .................... Veteran ................ Forward After a slow start, speedy Charlie came into his own, scoring in the double figures in the last several games. Charlie is the ball-stealing jumping-jack type of defender. He teamed with Gifford to dominate the backboard play and the scoring with most of his points com- ing on one-handed push-shots. PETE KI RCHHOIF The Leech! Junior Forward Grouch was the problem child of the group, but a good defensive player and just rough enough to keep the opponents jittery. His clutch foul shooting at Bear Creek will never be forgotten by those who attended. Counted on for front line duty next year. TOM ALLEN Hardest Worker! 5'8 ,.,.........,,.. .... So phomore ................ Guard Tom is the other part-time JV player who contributed to the success of the varsity. One of the most improved players on the squad, he never failed to hustle. His greatest forte was his rebounding ability. Tom will be counted on for heavy duty next year.