Palo Alto High School - Madrono Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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Left: Offensive star, quartefbock Peter Aronson looks for an opening down field. Above: Steve Nlefhammer gives quarter back Peter Aronson protection with an excellent block. 91

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JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Head Coach: Earl Hansen Assistant Coaches; Lee Megglnson Jim Verweyst Record: 9-0-1 Paly 6 San Carlos 6 Paly 27 Los Altos 7 Paly 32 Peterson 6 Paly 12 Mountain View 0 Paly 7 Wilcox 2 Paly 7 Buchser 0 Paly 7 Santa Clara 0 Paly 7 Await 0 Paly 13 Gunn 0 The Palo Alto High Junior Varsity Football Team finished its season undefeated with a final re- cord of 9-0-1. The Frosh-Soph Vikes powered their way to win the league behind the experienced coaching of Head Coach Earl Hansen, Coach Jim Verweyst, and Coach Lee Megginson. Peter Aronson was selected as outstanding offensive player of the league, and runningback Steve Niethammer was picked for the 1st team all- league and received the Most Valuable Player Award from the S.C. V.A.L. The other 1st team all leaguers were Bill Niethammer, Bob Atkins, Dave Montez, Paul Jackson, and Dan Melick. Left: Mark Marsh and Tony Tlapon march off the fieldf, rejoicing after a battle with undefeated Await. This victory assured Pa- ly's first place ranking In the league. Above: Steve Niethammer tckes a handoff from quarterback Tim O'Brien 90

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This year's Varsity Water Polo complet- ed their season with great success. Of- fensively, led by high scorer Brett Shav- er and defensively protected by goalie Gordon Ovenshine the aquajocks fin- ished with an overall record of 12■ 12, which included a berth in the Central Coast Sectional Playoffs. Although the Vikes had 12 losses, they can proudly claim that they never lost to anyone who did not make C.C.S. Special men- tion should be given to Freshman Bob Abbot and Sophomore Jeff Dalton who were regular starter throughout the season. Keep your eyes on the pool next fall lor some powerful Paly Polo play. Varsity Water Polo Varsity Water Polo Coach: Harlan Harkness Record: Palo Alto 19 Peterson 10 12 Gunn 11 25 Santa Clara 7 14 Mountain View 6 5 Await 23 23 Los Altos 7 3 Buscher 15 18 Wilcox 10 Awards: M. V.P.: Brett Shaver Most Assists: John Ovenshine Coaches Awards: Bob Abbot Jett Dalton Team Captains: Raymond Nasr Gordon Ovenshine All League: Gordon Ovenshine Brett Shaver Honorable Mention: J.B. Humphrey » tu m nrm ui 92