Cody High School - Comet Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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inehgigihfy uoiala 1958 feam uicforied Swinging into- the 1958 baseball season, a determined Comet nine and an enthusiastic new coach had high expectations for another eventful season. Western quickly benched Comet efforts, however, as the Cowboys scored a 7-2 triumph over Cody in the opening game. Turning the tables in their second encounter, a staunch Comet nine rolled over Southwestern, 14-1, for their first victory of the season. Northwestern then slid by a faltering Cody defense to win 4-3. With new vigor, the Comets went on to trounce Chadsey, 10-7, Wilbur Wright, 8-4, Redford, 4-3, and Mackenzie, 4-2. Once again the Cooley Cardinals took top honors as they outplayed and outscored Cody, 9-1. And to wind up an in and out season, a dis- heartened Comet squad grounded out to Cass Tech, 6-5. At the close of the 1958 schedule, Cody posted a 5-4 record. However, three games were forfeited because certain team members violated league rules, changing the victory total to 2-7 for the season. Eighty-six 1959 BASEBALL TEAM . . . Front Row: F. Cosgro fcoachj, D. Barclay, D. Just, P. Boerner M. Pilkington, C. Ruel, B. Jeffrey, J. Williams, T. Taylor fstudent managerj. Second Row D. Bronis, R. Bizick, W. Bugaiski, R. Griskelis, M. Hubert, M. Boca, R. Sellers, F. Rock wood, B. Akins, J. Sopt. Back Row: K. Emery fstudent managerl, L. Maes, J. Nance A. Stevens, G. Guertin, K. Johnson, G. Cook, C. Gatto, T. Haupt fstudent managerj.

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ffllaldidy 0l'l'l'lati0l'l5 5l06ll' all enfeffaill Cl'0LU 5 Comette cheerleaders represent the spirit of Cody . . . This year they were needed more than ever to boost school spirit and team morale, as Codyites watched a majority of football and basketball games slip through their fingers. Nevertheless, these enthusiastic and determined girls held fast to their tradition of high spirit, always with unwavering hope and confidence in the school's teams. Never seen, but always there, was Mrs. Leavell, a former cheer- leader, who instructed and backed the twelve girls. With her help, peppy new cheers rang out from hundreds of fans as one boisterous voice on the sidelines. These 'gnever say die girls enthused Cody crowds to urge their teams to push forward and win. Comette majorettes are also cheerleaders . . . Maneuvering their flashing batons and high-stepping feet in original patterns, they lead Cody's band' out onto the field. There at the start and half-time of all football games, the majorettes saluted the team with a flick of the wrist as their batons spun. In all seasons and kinds of weather, both cheerleaders and majorettes were there to represent the spirit of Cody. DRUM MAJORETTES . . . Front Row: B. Hunter, S. Leyava. Second Row: C. Endahl, B. Knowlton. Back Row: G. James, C. Seeba. CHEERLEADERS . . . Front Row: C. Migora fcaptainj, J. Foris. K. Bates Ico- captainj. Second Row: V. Krupic, I. Kahus, P. Hatfield, I. Smith. Third Row: C. Sokol, E. Marvin, J. Migora. Back Row: B. Miller, S. Charney. Fred Rockwood attempted to drum up another cheer for Cody's football team in spite of the overwhelming score which Cooley had built up during the game. Eighty-five

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5 John Heddle foul! a strike in front ol a large opening day crowd which saw the 1958 Baseball Team lon to Western. NJ Homeplate Hieroglyphlcs I I I Because of a Southwestern right field- er'.f error, Dennis Barclay attempted to reach third base on a .tingle and :lid in safely under a hurried and erratic throw. 2 ?' Eighty-seven