Catholic Central High School - Spires Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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R E S E R V E S J Height, a necessity in basket- ball these days, gave a new- look to the Cougar Reserves this past season. Added to this welcomed advantage was the burning desire to improve. This they accomplished, for the iun- ior Cougar squad tallied eight victories. Even in the seven losses the Reserve team battled ' superbly. Coach Joe Godleski took particular notice of the alertness of his players. All of Catholic's fans hope these young Cougar cagemen will put the Varsity teams on top in coming seasons. A. Champion, E. Morrissey, J. Schmitz, T. Piskun, and J. Kirkwood led the team, with the other players contributing greatly. FRESHME N lil lst row, left to right: E. Morrissey, W. Cook T. Barber, B. Spielmaker. 2nd row, left to right: A. Champion, J Schmitz, J. Kirkwood, T. Blozinski, J. Godlesk lcoachl. ln the future, Catholic Central fans may witness a l th' eng :er win column, as was proven by the fine play of our Freshmen sharpshooters this year iso ww, :eff to fight. r. Fiifkingef, R. under the excellent guidance of coach Jules Sommers. The team had Stellini, T. Norkus, D. Schattner, R. Urbanski, E. Wagner. 2nd, row: P. Maltby, J. Roush imgnl. R. Bracatto, H. Miller, P. Rinkivich, P. Tietema B. Navigate, J. Sommer lcoachl. height which was unusual for Catholic Central teams in recent years. Possessing great speed as well as an excellent shooting eye, the young Cougars tied for second place as they annexed seven wins against four losses. The five boys seeing most of the action were: P. Rinkevich at center, T. Flick- enger, and B. Navigato at guards, and H. Miller and P. Tietema at forwards.

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Qgusuil ff.: Top-L. Galka. Bottom-S. Moleski, J. Jacabitz, F. Huizenga, L. Eggleston. RQQQQQQQ Catholic Central's thinclads invaded Houseman Field with a power- ful and well-balanced team. Coach Ted Sowle welcomed many returning letter winners. Considerable depth plus a few outstand- ing stars made the '54 Cougar tracksters the pre-season favorite to regain the city championship. Such boys as J. Jacobitz, D. Vanden Berg, R. Hauenstein, L. Endres, R. Szarowicz, J. Flickinger, J. Crowley, B. Hoogterp, T. Richard, M. Allen and W. Black carried home many points for C. C. Also L. Denhof, R. Eno, C. Huey, R. Orean, P. Verano and W. Terrell helped give Catholic the margin of victory more than once. 10-1 Top- C. Huey, R. Szarowicz, M. Allen, P. Verano. Bottom-L. Endres, J. Flickinger. 1- '-' Top-R. Eno, W. Terrell, T. Richard, J. Jaglowski. Bottom -T. Richard, R. Hauenstein. Page lO5, upper left- D. Vanden Berg, W. Black, B. Hoogterp, N. Kolenda. Page 105, upper right- R. Eno, W. Terrell, T. Richard, J. Jaglowski. Bottom row: D. Vanden Berg, T. Richard, W. Terrell, L. Endres, M. Allen, W. Black, B. Hoogterp, L. Galka, J. Jacobitz, R. Szarowicz, J. Flickinger, J. Crowley. Middle row: J, Burns, P. Verano, N. Kolenda, C. Huey, l.. Denhof, J. Schmitz, J. Jaglowski, L. Eggleston, R. Campbell, R. Eno, S. Moleski, J. Dietrich. Top row: Coach Ted Sowle, J. Rauch, J. Dobrygowski, P. Morrissey, L. Norton, M. Erhardt, Assistant Coach Don Lennon. Right - J. Crowley Far right - C. Huey, R. Szarowicz, M, Allen, P. Verano. Bottom right-L. Denhof.