Dover High School - Doverian Yearbook (Dover, DE)

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Composed mainly of first year men, the Senator’s wrestling squad lacked the experience necessary for a successful season. Captain Ron Fretz went undefeated in four matches until an ear infection stopped his action for three weeks. Dale Slaght was the only other Senator to compile a winning record as the team won but 1 of 6 matches. Tough opposition from Newark’s conference champions and the state champions from St. Andrews gave valuable ex- perience to the squad, and a better season is expected next year. Coaches Edwards and Leto expect eleven of this year’s team to return, with Captain Ron Fretz, Co-captain Gene McNinch, and Clem Bason the only seniors lost by graduation. WRESTLING RECORD Dover Opp. 35 Wm. Penn 5 38 Newark 5 Ue Easton 28 34 St. Andrews 8 31 St. Andrews 3 22 Wicomico 13 Snexperience Whe There WRESTLING. Center: Capt. Ron Fretz. Kneeling: L. Scotton, D. Holland, J. Ake, D. Marvel, Jim Hutchison, Jack Hutchison, C. Bason, G. Captain Ron Fretz fought for the take-down against St. Andrews as Referee Johnny Mays prepared to signal two points awarded for this maneuver. Fretz went on to win 5 Dover points. ect ing ee McNinch (co-capt.), J. Layton, V. Accetta. Standing: Carmen Leto (ass’‘t coach), C. Lee Edwards (coach). Absent: D. Slaght, J. Davis.

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ep Killies Kang with Bible, CLE J.V. CHEERLEADERS. Front: Barbara Duke (capt.). Row 2: Sandra Smith, Joan Flogl, Nancy Pearson. Row 3: Ingrid Magnus, Gayle Sanders, Barbara Burger, Lilly B. Moore. B-E-A-T, beat Smyrna, Beat Smyrna—the cry of the cheerleaders and cheering section dur- ing the Thanksgiving Day football game against Smyrna. Dover lost by a tight score. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Mary Lobaccaro (captain), Claire Melton, Judith Osterburg, Rose Marie Caputo, Elizabeth Feller, Margaret Behen, Beverly Miller, Doris Ziebutski. “Push ‘em back! Way back!’ screamed Dover's cheer- leaders, who always urged the team on if the game was at home or away. Mary Lou Lobaccaro, varsity, and Barbara Duke, j.v., led the squads, advised by Miss Beggs. They completed their blue and white uniforms with sweaters by selling football program ads. A yell book containing thirty-three cheers and the school song, was distributed to each student. They held vigorous and diverting rallies, which took the form of amusing skits or competitive cheer- ing. Even the football boys cheered! A noisy, lively snake dance, parade and bonfire preceded the Turkey Day game.

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J. V. HOCKEY. Front: S. Williams, C. Lopez, S. Hynson, D. Lursman, E. Hurley. Row 2: F. Terry, E. Pancoast, C. Dabson, J. Davidson (captain), J. Carey, G. Carter, C. Nazelrod. Row 3: R. Caputo (mgr.), M. Parker, B. Wyatt, B. J. Pleasanton, E. Gilbert, J. Hancock, Mrs. Watson (coach). VARSITY HOCKEY. Front: Sarbara Miller, Doris Ziebutski, Margaret Roper, (co-captain), Betty Jane Hurd (co-captain), Nancy Whiting, Claire Melton. Row 2: Pat Payton (mgr.), Margaret Behen, Ruth Heite, Carol Cross, Penny Layton, Mary Lou Lobaccaro, Rosemary Hagey, Mrs. Watson (coach). With a senior in every position the hockey team completed the season with a 4-2 record. Betty Jane Hurd, co-captain and high scorer, made seven out of the twenty goals scored for the season. Dover's “do or die” defense was led by Margaret Roper, co-captain and center halfback. As an opener, Dover defeated Delaware City on home field. Traveling to Sudlersville for the next game, Dover was beaten in a hard-fought game. In a close game with Newark, Dover again went down in defeat. Then the Senators downed Middletown to even the record. In the Chestertown game Dover posted another win and then again over Chestertown on their home field. Although the young and inexperienced junior varsity lost to Newark 2-1 and Middletown 2-0, they were full of fight and zeal.