Abilene High School - Flashlight Yearbook (Abilene, TX)

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A , rn' Y .Y 7.7, . . . V mQmrtnQO UJFHZICDHFUI ....s.,.... ' ...Q College Heights, Abilene's second largest grammar school, was built in 1921 at a cost ot sixty-six thousand, seven hundred twenty-one dollars, at North Sixteenth and Beech Streets. Six years later an increased need brought about the construction of a twenty-tive thousand one hundred twenty-three dollar wing. At present it is one ot three grammar schools that furnish the full seven- year course. Sixteen teachers and six hundred thirteen students make this possible. Valley View and Alta Vista may be called twin schools, since they were built in l925 along similar plans at identical cost, forty-one thousand dollars being the money expended. Here the comparison ends, however, because Valley View's teaching personnel and student body is smaller. Six teachers and one hundred eighty-one pupils occupy this school. MINCDR SPORTS V A L L F 'Y J V I E W

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STATE MEET Abilene met Carey in the first game of the State Meet, and the Eagles' fast breaking offense immediately stamped it as a real contender for State Championship. P. H. T Hill opened the scoring when he grabbed the opening tip-off to sink a basket un- guarded. A free shot followed, and then Elton Hailey fired a one-hander to boost the score to 5-O. From this point on, the Eagles' lead was never threatened. Hill led the scoring with five field goals and a free shot, while Hailey was hot on his heels with five field goals. This victory earned the Eagles the right to enter the semi-finals. In this feature, Abilene's cagers defeated a scrappy El Paso team representing Bowie High School. For the first time in the history of Abilene High School, Abilene entered the State Fi- nals. There they met their first defeat of the year at the hands of Woodrow Wilson A Lively Scramble of Dallas. As a whole, Abilene has had a successful basketball career this season-a success that resulted partly from the splen- did cooperation of the students of Abilene High School. BOBBY MORRISON PORTER WILLIS Center Another cager that never rest- ed until the game was finished was Porter Willis. Always eager to do his duty, he proved his Worth by his fine playing at cen- ter. His loyalty and ability earned for him his letter. BOBBY MORRISON Forward Bobby Morrison, former lanky reserve forward, advanced speed- ily into a first-class player this term. His clean, hard fight marked him as a good cager. Good reserves are essential to every or- ganization of any sport, and that is why Morrison earned the posi- tion of Number One reserve. Through his determination he also earned his letter. The Flashlight pays tribute to the hardworking cagers for the fine results they have attained from their efforts this past sea- son. For the first time since 1930, basketball has met With some interest. This certainly went a long way in encouraging the squad to do its best. The results obtained this season may pave the way for better teams in the future. Let it be our aim never to rest until we have won State Championship in basket- ball. PORTER WILLIS Page 102

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