Bradford High School - Barker Yearbook (Bradford, PA)

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IN IVIEMORIAIVI Lieutenant Howard Griffin August 9, 1922 .... October 6, 1951 In November, 1950, Howard Griffin was called a second time into the service of his country. A year later everyone at Bradford Senior High was stunned to learn that he had been killed in action in Korea. In searching for the most appropriate part of the 1952 Barker in which to dedicate a page to the memory of Howard Griffin, the Barker staff finally decided that a place in the Athletics section would have pleased him most. It was a difficult choice, for Coach Griffin would have felt at home anywhere. In classes, because he was an outstanding member of the B.H.S. graduating class of 1940, his classmates recognized his worth by voting him their vice- president and best sportf, Equally fitting would have been a place in Activities or Administration, for he was a member of the Barker staff of 1940, and returned to his Alma Mater in 1947 as a member of the faculty. He taught history and was an assistant coach of football. But Howard Griffin will always hold a high rank in the sports annals of B.H.S. As a student, he was an eight letter man in football, basketball, and track. Later he became an assistant coach. By his example, he instilled in the football teams of 1947, 1948, 1949, and 1950, that urge to win that was so much a part of himself. In Coach Howard Griffin, Bradford Senior High School lost an enthusiastic supporter, a capable faculty member, a faithful alumnus, and, as the members of his graduating class had so accurately foreseen eleven years ago, a best sportf, 1 I

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EIETEE R H' EOR THE BR DFORD TEAM BASKETBALL SQUAD, Row I: Paul Carlson, Joe Girard, Dick Hitchcock, Max Schlopy, Lou Monti, Dave Pytcher, Joe Mutzabaugh, jim McDowell. Row II: Fred Brace, Ronnie O'Neil, Arv Hanson, Marv Goodman, Barney Snyder, Carl Giardini, Sonny Peterson, Row III: Dick Bell, Jim Armstrong, Joe Titus, Russ Sweely, Stan Goodman, Dan Ekas, Joe Bizzaro. Coach Harold Brace He's our man-for thirteen years, proud mentor of top notch Owl squads. Under his coaching, nine teams won the District Nine championship. Harold Brace has resigned, but his reputa- tion as an outstanding coach will long be remembered in this district. DISTRICT NINE FINALISTS Bradfordis Owls and Brookville's Raiders drew byes to open the District Nine PIAA playoffs. The Kane YVolves downed the DuBois Beavers 73 to 43 at Brook- ville, and Punxsutawney took Clearfield 57 to 38 at DuBois. The Owls edged a tough Alumni squad, 53 to 51, to stay in perfect condition for their game with Kane in the Olean Armory, Olean, N. Y. The Owls blasted the stubborn VVolves 71 to 57 with a furious second half. The undefeated Punxsy Chucks topped Brookville at Clearfield, 65 to 51, and 'earned the right to play the Owls for the championship at Kane on March 18th, The Owls held their own against the Chucks in the first half, but trailed by S points in the third period. In the fourth quarter, with four Owls and three Chucks out on fowls, the Braccmen tied the score at 43 all. With a minute and a half left, the Chucks spurted for 5 points to the Owlls 1, and captured the District Nine crown. At the final buzzer, the scoreboard read Bradford 44, Punxsy 48. Throughout th-e season, the Owls displayed a terrific spirit that carried them through their toughest games. The Owl reserves proved to be of valuable assistance and made thc team a mighty unit. The squadls sportsman- ship, will to win, accurate shooting, and aggressive play earned for them the respect of their fans and opponents. Its season record of 18 wins and 2 defeats spot- lighted the superior brand of all Brace-coached teams. 144

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COA H-TE lVI-PEP- TEAM CHEERLEADERS-Row I: Janice Hedley, Sally Stcngel, Natalie Marks, Fay Poulos. Row II: Janice Littlefield, Marg Lechiara, Mary Phillips, Kay Johnston. The cheerleaders added that bit of sparkle and zest to the crisp autumn air at the football games. They shouted themselves hoarse, urging the boys to greater glory and the fans to greater volume. When basketball season rolled around, the cheerleaders were much in evi- dense in the crowded gym. Not only were they loud in their support of the team at home, but they traveled with them to many distant points to show athletic rivals that Bradford really had school spirit. y 142