West Seattle High School - Kimtah Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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iyrfaiii BLUE andGOLD g gg g JERRY KNOTT played both forward and guard with equal success. He has a fighting spirit and a willing- ness to learn: qualities that make zu coach's life easier. HARRY PETERSON, guard, started as a substitute, but soon made a regular berth by consistent playing. His spirit will be missed next year, SUMNER GOURLAY. center, whose con- sistent and accurate shooting made him the scoring ace of the team. He is deadly within fifteen feet of the basket, and developed into a guard's nightmare. BILL KIRK, guard, didn't get his stride until the season was well under way. When he did, you cc-uldn't get him off the first squad. His long shots from center furnished many a thril- ler, JIMMY BRUTON, forward, was always there in a pinch. His cool head and good floor work made him a valu- able man. Jim was a made-over guard but he did his stuff in fine style. 903W

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BLUE and GOLD fmki Zllirnt Gram Ifleuakethall j k LTHOUGH 'the '27 basketball team didn't win many Q1 games, it finished a very successful season, inasmuch as it A 'Q gave experience to several underclassmen, 5 The team this year lacked experience, having only three former lettermen, two of whom graduated after three games had been played. The rest of the team made up for this deficiency in fight and willingness to learn, The Juniors who displayed these qualities to the best advantage were Jerry Knott, Bill Gourlay and Bill Kirk. With only experience and a Championship Sophomore Team behind them they took their places with the veterans. Bill Kirk didn't get going until well on in the season, but his sensa- tional long shots and close checking made him an excellent guard. Swen Swenson and John Fuller, who played forward, formed a floor combination hard to beat. Fuller's shooting and Swenson's floorwork stood out. Jim Bruton was a good, consistent basketball player. His most valuable asset was his cool-headedness under the most trying con- ditions. Jimmy was a made-over guard. Fred Brandt was a fast and aggressive checker and a worry to any forward. Tilmand Sandvick and Harry Peterson, substitutes, were on the job all the time, giving their best when needed. The team did its best work towards the last of the season and, with three lettermen back and a host of second team men back, West Seattle should give a good account of itself next year. Nljggjv,

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BLUEgand GOLD of g SWEN SWENSON, forward, played his second year on the first team. He ' was a good floor man and always had a lot of pep and fight. He grad- uates and will be missed next year. COACH BRINCK modeled a team this year out of green material and it developed into a fighting aggregation that made them all sit up and take notice towards the end of the season. TILLIE SANDVICK, forward, was al- ways on the job when a regular got a little rusty. He never failed to de- liver when placed in a game. DAVE LEMON, guard. graduated before the season was completed. This was a great loss to the team because he was all-city material last year. How- ever he was a big help while he played. winter Cflrark ,, 4 OMETHING new was started this year. Winter Track Bef we - gn , , YJ was inaugurated and roved successful. The men who ,- . P . . , -1- . turned out, were clad in heavy fleece-lined shirts and pants, and turned out regularly to get into shape for the coming spring track season. The Winter Track season Wound up in competition for a Class Trophy and an individual medal. The events were az Clj cross-country race, and Q25 hare and hound races. The trophy was won by the Sophomore Class and the medal by Clarence Serles. The Winter Track season was a success through the efforts of Mrs. Baeder, who managed it, and Mr. Kaye, who coached the team. NE9 13,