Bemus Point High School - Pointer Yearbook (Bemus Point, NY)

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VAR H17 PORT NCE more the publication of the Bemus Pointer rolls around after a year of vacation. With the end of the school year close by, we find that the Bemus school again is drawing to the conclusion of a successful athletic season, under the direction of Coach james Scofield. . The varsity Basketball Team, under the leadership of co-captains Samuel Lucariello and Donald Kelderhouse, went through a hard thirteen game schedule with but four losses. They were heralded as champions of League Ill of Chautau- qua County. The Volley Ball Team again reached the finals in the county tournament, losing only to the champion Dunkirk team. C. O. B KETB LL The Bemus Point High School basketball team of the '39-'40 season was one of the best teams turned out in this school for several years. The team won nine games and lost four, one defeat being a 23 to 18 setback by Chautauqua for the County Class B Championship. The Bemus Point High combination opened the season by being turned back by Frewsburg 22 to 15. ln the next two games the team beganto look better and took Ripley and Mayville. On january 12, one of the closest games of the season was played on the home court with Forestville. lt was a hard battle and Bemus lost with a short score of 19 to 18. Bemus defeated Brocton, Dunkirk Vocational and Lakewood in succession, but were surprisingly defeated by a fighting Ripley team. Bemus from here defeated Forestville, Brocton, Mayville and Dunkirk to win the league Ill championship qualifying them for the Class B Championship game with Chautauqua. To mention the outstanding men on this season's team would be difficult, for Coach Scofields charges were a highly efficient, coordinated combination. The Bemus Point reserves had an undefeated season, out-scoring their opponents 395 to 148 points. The prospect for future years looks very promising. if MEMBERS OF THE VARSITY Samuel Lucariello, rf. Lawrence Casselman, rf Paul Gustafson, lf. Gordon Oste, lf. Harry Larsen, c. ReginaldkLawrence, c. Donald Kelderhouse, rg, Bertil Stein, rg. Paul Sullivan, lg, Edwin Swanson, lg, Siebert Danielson, Manager RECORD OF SEASON BPH. ..., ..,.. 1 5 Frewsburg .,.,. . SBPH. .... ...,. 1 9 Ripley ........ , BPH. .... . . . 20 Mayville. . . .. YBPH. .... . , . 24- Brocton ...., . +BPH., . .. ,.. 18 Forestville .... .. YBPH.. . . . . ,. 21 Dunkirk Voc.. . . BPH. ..,. . . . 12 Lakewood. , . , YBPH. .... . , . 21 Ripley, ...,. . BPH., . ,. . .. Z2 Mayville. ,. BPH.,.,. 16 Brocton...... XBPH., ......, ... Zl Forestville. . . . ., ffBPH. ...... .... . . . 29 Dunkirk Voc.. . . BPH. ..,....,.,., . , . 18 Chautauqua. , tk League Games Page 31 0

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Basketball Team Volleyball Team Cheerleading and Songleading Page 30

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ULLEY B LL On Saturday, April 6, l940, the Chautauqua County Volley Ball Tournament was held at Dunkirk High School. Sixteen teams entered the competition and were divided into four leagues, Bemus Points league included Forestville, Brocton and Lakewood. Dunkirk, Celoron, Bemus and Clymer won their leagues respectively, and entered the semi-finals. Dunkirk defeated Celoron and Bemus defeated Clymer. ln the finals the Dunkirk team defeated the Bemus Point team for Eheir elleventh championship in twelve years, Bemus having been the only team to eat t em. Members of the team who saw action were: Paul Sullivan Edwin Swanson Paul Gustafson Donald Kelderhouse Samuel Lucariello Charles Kohn Harry Larsen Roger Ward Harold Peterson Herbert Crandall Gordon Oste , SCHEDULE BPH., . .. 15 Brocton .... .. ... BPH. .... 15 Brocton ........ , . . BPH.. . .. 15 Lakewood .... .. ... BPH., . . . I5 Lakewood .,., . . . .. BPH. ..., I5 Forestville. . , .. . BPH. ..., 15 Forestville. . . . . . BPH. ..,. 21 Clymer ....,, . . . BPH. .... 7 Dunkirk ..... . . . BPH.. . r. 8 Dunkirk ...,, ... B EBALL Baseball is the second major sport in Bemus Point High School. Coach james Scofield was elected President of the County High School Baseball, and there- fore made out all the leagues schedules. Bemus is entered in a league with Frewsburg, Ellington and Cassadaga. SCORES Bemus Point ..... . . . .. 28 Ellington. Bemus Point 4 Mayville ...... Bemus Point 4 Frewsburg Bemus Point 19 Cassaclaga Bemus Point 5 Ellington. Bemus Point 3 Frewsburg Bemus Point 14 Cassadaga .............,........,...... Bemus Point 3 Frewsburg ....,.............,.......... Bemus Point won the league lll Championship by defeating Frewsburg in the league tie off, 3 to 2. CHEEP1 LEADING Cheerleading has gradually taken the place of basketball for girls. Anyone interested may come out for it. Cheerleading is not an easy job as some may think, for it takes a great deal of practice, plus energy and personality. lt is needed greatly for the building of school spirit, of which it is the duty, not only of the cheerleaders but also of the fans, to create. This year the cheerleading squad was under the supervision of Viola Shepardson, Head Cheerleader. Her hard work and untiring energy raised the standards of cheerleading in many ways. ln November new uniforms, consisting of red corduroy skirts and white sport shirts, were chosen by the girls. The cheerleaders were re- quired to practice twice a week together. At these practices new yells were discussed and new formations tried. The girls voted on upper classmen to determine the cheerleader who was to accompany Viola Shepardson to each away game. Pep meetings were staged before every game for the whole school. Cheerleading has achieved a new importance this year, may it always continue! rv1ErviBERs OF THE CHEERLEADING SQUAD Viola Shepardson, Head Cheerleader Irene Stowell Geneva Crandall Jewel Slater Marjean Hallberg Naoma Wilkinson Lois Brewer Betty Wilkinson Marian Williamson Marilyn Sehow Mildred Thompson Herbert Crandall Beatrice Olson Virginia Harvey Betty Cannon 0 Page