Attica High School - Torch Yearbook (Attica, NY)

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Front, left to right—E. Dahlgren, P. Ortner, V. Antonucci, T. Gay, G. Barnes, M. Snyder, M. Coe. Second row—E. Richert, G. Brady, P. Wilder, R. Ranger, E. Schiller, H. Spink, L. Cook, H. Wollschlaeger. Back row—Manger A. Merle, A. Kern, H. Maxon, R. Hettler, K. Schuler, L. Maxon, J. Schum, The Reverend F. S. Patterson, Coach W. E. Wratten. Football The first call for football was a very satisfactory one to Coach Wratten. More than 35 candidates were on hand to get in trim for the season. The regulars from last year included Schiller, Ranger, Gay, Barnes and Brady. Cook, who came from Oakfield, was a great asset to the team. A number of new players did good work and ought to see regular service next year. With only a week’s practice, the team journeyed to Akron, and though the boys were defeated, they deserve much credit for the fight given. Attica lost a number of games but managed to make up for it by playing with Hamburg, the final score being 0-0. By beating Warsaw, our ancient rival, the season could be termed a success. This was the best game of the season, both teams showing real sportsmanship. Attica emerged the winner, 6-0. Another mark of credit to be given the team is that of winning from the Alumni a 13-7 victory. Many of the old grads did their best to win but the school boys were too good. Most of the boys will be back next year so a lot can be expected from them. The team owes a great deal to the services offered by both Coach Wratten and The Reverend F. S. Patterson. 4 31 ) ■

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WILLIAM E. WRATTEN Director of Physical Education Mr. Wratten is now completing his second year as Physical Director of our school. During this time he has devoted his efforts to the building of a sound, general athletic program rather than to the emphasizing of exclusive aspect of sports and varsity team play. He has successfully instilled into the teams manliness, sportsmanship and courage. The outstanding feature of Coach Wratten’s work is that it is well balanced and allows for all to benefit. During his regime a fine intra-mural program has been developed, and the general progress of the gym work is clearly evidenced in the annual public demonstration. d 30 j

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Front row, left to right—P. Wilder, T. Gay, E. Schiller, R. Ranger, G. Barnes, E. Walbridge, M. Snyder, J. Schum. Back row—Manager N. Meyers, F. Phillips, V. Antonucci, L. Cook, A. Jensen, R. Hettler, M. Coe, Coach W. E. Wratten. Basketball The basketball season was already under way before the football season came to an end. Coach Wratten, realizing the fact of what the future teams meant to the school, worked many of the reserves into the games. The regulars included, Ranger, Barnes, Snyder, Gay, and Schiller. Wilder, Schum and Walbridge also saw much service. The team worked well together, but in most of the games did not have the final punch to win. This can be seen from the many games which they lost by only a few points. Attica outscored their opponents, 392 to 348. 3 32)