Central Junior High School - Cauldron Yearbook (Marion, OH)

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.U -2, W f' - .,. 2 ' X :.- i- f' 1 gf: lx ' 3 Nix -' 7 x V1 Q . In Q: I i X l f :,'xp GENE HUDSON--Without doubt it is true that, oi the entire squad, Gene advanced farthest during the season as far as his individual playing is concerned. Although his progress, at first, was slow, it was steadyy and by the time we were half way thru our schedule, Gene was playing a regular guard position and was doing it well. As a back-guard he seldom ventured into offensive territory except for quick dribble-in shots. However, from this position he made some counters that helped thc team immensely in certain critical points of the games. DONALD QULINTLNGE--Donald proved valuable both as a regular and a reserve. His guarding was very effective especially since it was combined with individual floor tactics which enabled him to maintain possession of the ball under practically any playing conditions. He had a faculty for picking the right fellow to nass to. No matter under what circumstances Donald was placed in a game, he could always be depended on to sive his best. MELVIN GHIFFITH--Melvin is another player who has developed a great deal during the year. Before the season had ended he became a very accurate shot especially from short range. Although he did not play as a regular all the time, he helped immensely as a reserve center. VIRGIL JOHNEKJEI-- ViI'gg was one of the snaptiest little for- wards we had on the squad. His accurate shooting from along the side lines gave our opponents plenty to worry about while he was in the game. He saw ' action in practically all of our games and came thru with several counters when our team needed them badly. Virg should develop into a valuable player for the Harding squad in a season or two. ROBERT MASON-- Bobi' is ore of the two eighth grade players to receive his letter this year. He has a great deal of ability as u defensive player and next year should become as good u guard as junior high schools produce. We feel rather unfortunate, though, that HBobH will m-l probably not be available for the Central squad as h lives in the district of the new Oakland building. gggigilx USS-'gf Q.'.f - 3?-Tau:-'zest 1 1 . , J Q-gi! 4.3 f -V . 'if- , zi'i,, - I -fgx 1 nl' -.,3:' , ,.., 1 I-2.zv ,wQgQaiglf:ilLa2a 4,- ,QQ Liv- Q I As.-.1 'TZ A V , , 4 dizxifls h . .' -- 5