Bronxville High School - Bronco Yearbook (Bronxville, NY)

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19 Page fourteen profits of the play surpassed that of the green-eyed Seniors by netting over one thousand dollars. Perhaps the power of suggestion really works, at least fast on the heels of June Mad came spring, and with spring-track and baseball. A flood of runners, jumpers, hurlers, and swatters paraded past the groups of sighing bleacher sitters. Even though many track men had grad- uated in January, the season was a good one. The Juniors received their long awaited class rings just before spring vacation. There was much comparing between the upper classmen as to which were the sharper , but no decision was reached as each group liked their own best. Also, along with spring came the College Board examin- ations, and industrious students spent their vacation pre- paring for the tests, but most people just had a good time and prayed. No sooner had we gotten back to school, still recuperat- ing from the College Boards, and the strenuous life of V363- tion, than we learned that more gruelling tests were coming up, including the Cooperatives, and the A. S. T. R. P. and Eddy tests for the boys. We managed to get by, however, looking forward to Mr. Dodds' third production of the year, Mr, Pim Passes By , and the coming dances. Two weeks after spring vacation the Women finally got their chance. The numerous females of the Senior High were on the prowl to see who could get him first for the Wolfess Dance . As usual it was one of the best attended parties of the year, and the lengthy Hhag line kept things moving. The large intake by the Juniors in their play was certainly put to best advantage, for the Junior-Senior banquet was an event to be long remembered. The Women's Club hadn't been so decked out since last June. The beginning of the end, College Acceptances , began to come in, and many wondered whether to laugh or cry when they received the big news that next September they could head for the college of their choice. It was going to seem awfully strange not to come back to the familiar halls of B. H. S. in the fall. Somewhere along about this time the Seniors got a bit panicky, what with the last time we'll be doing this pre- vailing in every0ne's mind. We hoped we'd made the most of this year, and set about instilling the memory of the class of '45 into everybody's mind. This was accomplished by a gay afternoon known as Class Day . Hidden talent was brought forth, and the Seniors danced and sang until the heat became too much for them, and the cool relaxation of a picnic was all that could help their spirits. This was also the afternoon that pen in hand we signed underclassmen's Year Books, and for the first time looked with envy on those who had one or two more years at B. H. S. As we trudge home Class Day evening we look forward to the relaxing week of Regents ahead, and our last long walk down the aisle on Friday. Diploma in hand we'll think with pleasure on the years behind us, and hope that the school will remember the Class of '45 in forthcoming years.

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Page sixteen SPCDRTS As September rolled around, the 1945 football team got under way preparing for the eight game schedule. With the veteran 1943 line virtually intact, Coach Matthaei's chief problem lay in finding a competent backfield. Eric Miller, the only holdover from the unbeatable '43 backfield combin- ation of Miller-Trapp-McGrath-Michalski, returned for his third year at quarterback. Seniors-Joe Mason, Vic Mays, Bob McGrath, Jack Kent, and Joe Corr, and Juniors-Dick Houston, Charlie Dumont, and Dick Smith made up the nucleus of a very strong and experienced forward wall. Coach Matthaei called on newcomers Schuh, Belmer, Kuntz, and Williams, along with old-timers Miller, Flack, and White, to carry the mail in the backfield. These boys made up in spirit and talent what they lacked in experience. This spirit was the notable feature of the 1944 team. From the oldest veteran down to the greenest sub there was a wonderful comradeship, which accounted for the fine team play which was displayed throughout the year. At the beginning of the season, as there were so many deserving Seniors, the team elected to have the Coach name captains for each game. The game captains were: Corr, Kent, McGrath, Mays, Mason, and Flack. After the last game, Bob McGrath and Jack Kent were elected honorary season co-captains. The '44 record of five wins, two losses, and one tie is an extremely commendable one. The Broncos won the first five games, defeating Harrison, Gorton, Blessed Sacrament, Saunders, and Albert Leonard. Of the last three games, the Blue and Gray lost two and tied one, losing to Washington Irving and Scarsdale, and tying North Tarrytown. For the first game we journeyed up to Harrison on Sep- tember 29. Joe Corr, game captain, and Seniors-Mays, Kent, and Mason, led the team to a 19 to 7 victory. Sopho- mores Belmer, Schuh, and Dietrich showed great spirit and ability in their first test. In the second quarter a pass from Miller to Williams scored our first touchdown, and again in the second quarter Belmer scored on an end run. In the third quarter, Schuh bucked over the goal line, sewing up the game. The team, captained by Kent, met Gorton in the first home contest. Slow to get started, at the half the Blue and Gray was at the short end of a 6 to 2 score. Sparked, however, by brilliant line play, and touchdowns by Williams and Schuh, the Broncos completely dominated the second half, and the game ended with a 16-6 victory. Then in a parade of touchdowns, including one by Captain Bob McGrath, the Broncos rode over Blessed Sacrament, 41-0. The game, reminding one of the 1943 season, gave the third and fourth string boys a chance to show their stuff. The few fans who braved the weather to see the Broncos chalk up their fourth victory over Saunders Trade will prob- ably never forget it. The game, played on the Roosevelt H. S. field in a downpour, was a see-saw battle all the way. Again it was the superior defensive line play, led by Cap- l I I Atta boy, Bush . . . Morale boosters . . . The educated toe . . . The general staff . . . The seven mules . . . Let's get 'em, Gang! . . . Los Amigos.