Taylor High School - Helio Yearbook (Kokomo, IN)

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Titans follow inspiring Lombardi tradition Vince Lombardi once said, Winning wasn ' t everything; it was the only thing. Vince epit- omized this theory which led to his success as a football coach with fhe Green Bay Packers and as a human being. Taylor ' s basketball teams, in- spired by the will to win, worked to develop championship drive. With an 18-2 record, the reserve squad set a standard for the junior high and frosh teams. Although not as successful as the reserves, these teams were growing in strength, character, and competitive spirit. a Coach Morrison is interviewed by Kokomo Tribune ' s Bob Ford, b Keith Myers battles for a loose ball, c Gary Rhew extends his arm and grabs off a rebound, d Keith Myers sinks two im- portant free throws in the Howard County tourney at Western. Here are the Howard County reserve champions. Front row: Bob Flint, Dave Holder. Fred Rodkey, Dennis Rupert, Steve Snow, Rick McCollum. Back row: Coach Ken Freeman, Dennis Bentzler, Larry Lindley, Keith Myers, Jim Lasley. Not pictured is Tod Schave.

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victory ever with win Here is the 1970-71 edition of the Titans basketball squad who downed Northwestern in the Sectional. Front row: Norman Cosand, Matt Johnston, Hank Holt, Leonard Flaty, Tony Gabriel, Mark Griffin, and Mac Fritz. Second row: Rick Keck, Mike Myers, Jeff Kennell, Gary Rhew, Rod Mason, Rick Roe, Hank Free, coach Monte Morrison. c Trying to nab a loose ball, Mark Griffin and Rick Roe tangle with two El- wood Panther players, d Snaring the rebound, Jeff Kennell gets around Peru ' s John Garrett (55) while Leonard Flaty (40) and Hank Free (44 look on. e Rick Roe looks for someone to pass to as he drives into the corner, f Carroll ' s Ron Simpson throws a bounce pass while Taylor ' s Tony Gabriel puts on the defense.

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e Jeff Kennell reaches high in a rebound battle with Haworth ' s 6-7 center Geoff Shuck, f Tony Gabriel was the Titan ballhawk throughout the 1970-71 season. Here are Coach Dean Moon ' s promising frosh. Front row: Greg Vaughn, Terry Smith, Kent Cunningham, Dean Rodkey, Mike Bentzler, Grant Ellabarger, Jim Easton, Carlos Miller. Back row: Coach Moon, Randy Snipes, Mike Wilson, Barry Appleton, Patrick England, Randy Alspaugh, Stan Eakin, Greg Cooke. Eighth grade basketball: Front row: Jeff Whittig, Rick Ripberger, Mike Gabriel, John Norwich, Butch Gerrard, Steve Johnson, Dale Samuels, Sam Dyche. Second row: Jim Meadors, Wayne Morris, Brad White, Alan Lutz, Jeff Fisher, Jim Clouse, Steve Mullen. Third row: Dave Woodard, Max Nutter, Jim Cosand, Rusty Pethoud, Wendell Clarke, Coach William Harmeyer. f 34 IS 22 Seventh grade team: Jeff Woods, Troy Holt, Rick Reavis, Rick Bentzler, Mark Norwich, James Paul, Brian Campbell. Back row: Steve Pizarek, Brian Delph, Larry Keller, Tim England, Jay Beckom, Jeff Keck, Jerry Peterson, Tom Johnson, Coach Dave Wise. 3liW 34 , T ' 4 I 13 M] ' 23 ' i |