Admiral Farragut Academy - Buccaneer Yearbook (St Petersburg, FL)

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' IATHER Fullback ROBERTS N Right Halfback MORRIS, J. Quarterback VAUGHN BLACKWELL MORRIS, R. FINE Right End Right Tackle Right Guard Center

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Standing, left to right, Coach Parrish, Tresselt, Blackwell, Carolyne. Burge. Ather. Keenan. Morrison. J.. Day. fNls'Anly. Up- ham. J.. Second Row, Vaughn, Tinoco, Perez, Moreton, Carlson, Hammitt. Fine. Martinez. Roberts. H.. Morris. R.. Silling. Xlorris. J.. Conner. Burton, Ballory. Sehwoppe, Emerson, Benedetli, Broome. THE FIGHTING Beneath the hot Florida sun, Farragut started to mold together a new squad to bear the title of Blue- jackets. lt was early in September and twenty-five boys, most of whom were green as the grass of Ken- tucky, and a new coach started the painstaking steps of conditioning and separating the men from the boys. As usual, the chips were down, but spirit never died. After three weeks of gruelling practice, the Jackets opened against the Clearwater Torna- does, who had a thirty-one game winning streak and were also the South Florida champions. The lack of experience showed up in this first encounter for the Jackets fell 37-0. Dade City also proved out of our class. Starting like the powerful team that they were, the Pirates racked up a 42-0 score. A deter- mined Farragut eleven next took on the Brandon Eagles. The Jackets marched 250 yards against the Eagles, and were on the Eagle 10 after a 70-yard march when the final whistle blew. A disappointed Jacket elevcen left the field after a 12-6 loss. The strongest foe was yet to come in the Ft. Pierce Eagles. A harder fought battle could not have been waged. and falling to a 47-0 score could be taken with a little lighter heart. The Ft. Pierce hospitality, how- ever, was the finest that could be had, and the squad returned home with a good taste in their mouth. The Bolles School of Jacksonville played host to the BLUE JACKETS Bluejackets next. The Sailoris motor was cold on that day. and after much trying it finally warmed up. But time was the element for the Jackets started too late and came out on the short end of a 27-0 score. The old rivalry with the St. Leo Lions also proved unsuccessful. A hard game was fought, with the Bluejackets running out of the T-formation for the first time of the season. The Lions won 32-13. The team was now coming to life. and after another week of hard practitce, bounced back to beat Wi- mauma Wildcats 34--0. The team was rolling now. and the little self-confidence which was badly needed was ejected into the squad. But injuries blossomed again, and we entered our last game against Brew- ster Tech of Tampa poorly undermanned. Brewster slipped by with a 12-0 score. This finished the season for Admiral Farragut. Although not a very impres- sive record the Bluejackets fought hard and never let up. Many lettermen are leaving us this year as last. and the best wishes for a successful season go to the boys who will return next year. For even though our records are not impressive. every game was played i11 a hard, rugged, and sportsmanlike mannerg the Fighting Bluejacket manner. The motto of the year could very well be lt makes no difference whether you win or lose. but how you play the gamef'

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TI'IE JACKET STARTING BROOME BENEDETTI DAY TRESSELT Left Guard Left Tackle Left End