Dearborn High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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Harriers Conquered Keen Competition The Start The DHS Cross Countrymen, under the coaching of Herb Schroe- ter, posted a fine season record. The team finished third in the league, first in its state regional meet, and eighth in state competi- tion. The team is losing Co-captains Jim Prpich and Bill Wright, but many returning letter- men make the harriers ' prospects for 1964 excellent. Mm On The Way To Conquest Cross Country First row, left to right: Mike Dewey, Fred Beckwith, John Godre, Co-captain James Prpich, Co-captain Bill Wright, James Jones, Tom Shattock, Jack Gilbreath, Bob Sutherland, Steve Gilbreath, Coach Schroeter. Row two: Dave Lorenz, Bob Ouillian, Jeff Wicks, Myron Georgia, Doug Dapprich, Jerry Bone, Bill Ace, James McLaurin, Ken Molitoris. Row three: John Spain, Manager Mike Ference, Dave Tinker, Manager Ted Gillespie, Rich Panter, Karl Maass, Bob Kaiser, Bob Ley- shon. Jack Sluiter.

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Gridders Who Sparked the Pioneers The Varsity bench view the action, every player waiting his turn to play. The Reserves are ready to challenge an opposing team ' s defense. The J.V. ' s stand excitely and watch the play intently. Reserve Football The Pioneers ' Reserve Squad compiled an excellent 6-1 record. Coaches Bill Hill and George Arrick stressed the fundamentals of football to their players. Now, those players who completed the season look hopefully toward next year and a berth on the varsity team. First row, left to right: Ted Jacques, Floyd Forma, Brian Wines, Larry Veenstra, Robert Green, Harold Stacy, William Tavella, David Collier, Larry Slusher, Don Borsos. Second row: Robert Kurz, Mackey Martin, Tom Duke, Art Garrison, Alan Andrzejewski, Jim Stachulski, Dan Nebesio, Carl Henry, Victor BoUes, Clark Ramm, Rick Tervo, William Ranter. Third row: Howaird Jowel, Manager, Phil Mroczkow- ski, Tim Hefferman, Paul Vertrees, Craig Davis, David Jenkins, Dick Ingold, David Backensto, Mario Chesia, Ed Petrini, Mike Paus, Gary Carpenter, William VanVelzor (Manager). Fourth row: Coach Hill, Robert Gay, Bill Wetzel, Darian Pringle, David Ott, Phil VanPelt, Tom Denman, Don Faloon, Jack Barrow, Coach Arrick. Absent, Tom Bagnall, William Paynter, Douglas Schaffer.

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Rebuilding: A Year of Energetic Efforts First row, left to right: Mike Georgia, Larry Goff, Bill Backensto, Jon Allen. Laird War- ner. Second row: Steve Gilbreath. Steve Jacobi, Butch Lipe, Jim Huard, Jack Gilbreath. Third row: Coach Paul Winslow, Jerry Ferencz, Don Armstrong, Ed Arszno. Absent: Chuck Reisner, Bill Szalay, Manager, Woody Godfrey. Varsity Basketball Coach Paul Winslow was faced with the challenge of rebuilding last year ' s powerful squad. Coach Winslow molded the efforts of five returning lettermen and many inexperienced juniors into a sound and polished team. On the court, Captains Bill Backensto and Jon Allen provided the necessary leadership to produce a consistent win- ner. The alert and eager play of the hoopsters, the sincere coaching of Mr. Winslow, and the cheers of loyal Pioneer fans yielded a successful D.H.S. basketball season. The Pioneer cagers warm up prior to the Lincoln Park Game. Mid -year graduate Bill Backensto shoots, and forward Chuck Reisner maneuvers for the rebound. IM WM K K t m si Larry Goff shoots, as Lincoln Park defenders hastily attempt to block the shot.