Allen Township Centralized School - Dixie Yearbook (Van Buren, OH)

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THEDIXIE ATHLETICS AND PHYSICAL TRAINING OU WILL see as you turn over the following pages that athletics at Van st 'it' Buren Hi have considerable prominence. J ..s rl x 4 There is no other activity that stimulates school spirit to a greater LJ . J.. extent than does athletics. What would our school be without spirit? If you should think a bit on this question you would undoubtedly come to the conclusion that loyal school spirit is necessary, therefore athletics in High School is necessary. The aim of athletics in our High School is not only to stimulate school spirit but also to provide the participants with a valuable training that cannot be had in their class rooms. Good sportsmanship, quick judgement, physical development, determina- tion and team work are some of the factors that are developed, which are essential in character building. Another aim is to win as many games as possible, however, this is not the sole purpose of the effort. Much is gained by losing a game that is not involved in winning. A good loser deserves much credit. The loser then has not really lost. Life is full of losses and athletic experiences will really help the individual to meet these losses with a smile. You will notice as you turn the pages on athletics that we are not champions this year and yet we are far from being the lowest in the county league. The credit and honor received by the school in athletics is due largely to the boys and girls who were awarded letters for their untiring efforts during their high school career. Much credit however is to be given to the subs for their support. All substitutes were not awarded letters for their services and to these members especially, much credit is deserved. We also take this opportunity to express our appreciation to our loyal spectators for their following, through both victory and defeat. The major part of the interest in athletics was due to the stimulation of our persistent coach, Mr. Clymer. We feel that there has never been greater athletic interest in the existance of our High School. The response to the various sports throughout the year has been beyond expectations. The splendid arrangements and success of our basket ball banquet was outstanding and the splendid sportsmanship throughout the season was remarkable. All these factors were due to our coach's interest and ability in athletics. We hope that Mr. Clymer will be with us another year. The importance of physical training has won a place in our curriculum. This training is required by all high school students, excepting those who take part in the major sports. One fourth credit is allowed each semester for this work. It is the aim of our director, Mr. Lawrence, to provide a training that involves interest and proper physical exercise. And with the assistance of other faculty mem- bers we feel that this training has been fittingly conducted throughout the year. The space devoted to athletics in this Annual is intended to present to the reader the various athletic sports of which we have entered during the year. We hope the arrangement will meet your approval and help you to remember the athletic spirit of '28. -D. D. Lawrence 1928

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-'-'--------- --- THE DIXIE --i-ww CHEER LEADERS A loud voice and a merry heart are always associated with a winning' spirit, at least it holds true in Rudy's case. The way he could inject that spirit into the crowd was one of the reasons we had a good team this year. Rudy is a master of gestulation. .Xsk him sometime to demonstrate. Sarah and Bernice were Rudy's two accomplices in noise making' and never failed to win support for the team. Their snappy costums of Black and Gold won attention and compliments everywhere. MANAGERS Mary Mellott--Mary was a manager who deserves credit for the way she kept the girls supplied with the necessities of basketball. And her work was appreciated by the girls that were on the team. She played a large part in helping' our team to win the games. Stanley Huntingrton+Skinney was an efficient manager. Hard knocks caused many bruises and sore muscles but our able manager was always on the job to assist in bettering' these conditions. A manager has a tough life but Skinney proved he could do the job and do it well.

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THE DIXIE F OO TBA LL TEA Ml Top row, left to right: Supt. Copeland, Earl Hosman, Mgr. Robert Delo, David Neal, Mr. Lawrence. Second row: Everett Fagan, Earl Neuman, George Pearson, John Brandeberry, Lawrence Zinzer, Daniel Cornwell, Charles Swab, Harold Neeland, Mr. Clymer, Coach. Third row: Emil Copeland, Stanley Huntington, Ralph Switzer, Howard Poe, Willard Ault, Capt. Morris Switzer, Harold Kuhlman, Robert Keelor, Francis Ensign, Albert Nebergall. Front: Richard Trout, Avery Trout. FOOTBALL SCORES Mt. Blanchard 0 Van Buren 0 Lima South 35 Van Buren 6 Mt. Cory 0 Van Buren 15 Arlington 6 Van Buren 0 Leipsic 18 Van Buren 0 Arcadia 0 Van Buren 9 Liberty 27 Van Buren 7 McComb 6 Van Buren 0 Rawson 12 Van Buren 0 Vanlue 0 Van Buren 9 --1928-i-