Elmwood High School - Inscripta Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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ELMWOOD ESKIMOS This year marked the debut of Elmwood High ' s football team. After years of fund raising campaigns, Elmwood succeeded in raising the necessary funds to maintain a football team. The team started practices under the capable leadership of Louis Mainella and Hugh Turnbull. The season started with an exhibition game against Portage la Prairie. The final outcome was 25-6 in favour of Portage. Elmwood ' s lone tally came when John Schellinger recovered a fumble and rambled for the touchdown. The team spirit was high as the season started with a game against Gordon Bell. Gordon Bell won 37-20 but the team came on strong to score all their points in the last half. Brian Gadsby led the team on touchdown runs of 42, 68, and 2 yards. The fan sup¬ port for this game was tremendous. The offence faltered in the next four games, but the defence came on strong to hold the other teams down. Elmwood lost by scores of 8-0, 7-0, 15-0, and 25-0 to St.John ' s, Tec. Voc, Sisler, and St. Paul ' s respectively. The team recovered to give a good per¬ formance at the Red Feather Tournament against Grant Park. It was a close game as Elmwood lost 12-6. Brian Gadsby scored Elmwood ' s lone marker on a brilliant 53 yard run. Elmwood closed the season with an outstanding, all-round, performance against Daniel Mac. The final score was 25-12. Elmwood ' s touchdowns came on crowd pleasing runs by Derryl Burdiak, and Brian Gadsby. Some of the outstanding players throughout the year were: Orton Harrison, Brian Gadsby, Calvin Paul, Derryl Burdiak, John Schillinger, George Sykes, Brian Cadle, and Greg Merner. The defence was lead by Harrison and Cadle while the offence was lead by Schillinger and Merner. Elmwood Eskimos gave a fine performance for a first-year team. We feel that in the coming years, with the added experience, Elmwood will be champions.

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Boys ' Indoor Track This year the team competed in the Meet of Champions in January and the Red River Relays in April. Both meets were held in the Winnipeg Arena. Qualifying for the Meet of Champions were the 4x1 lap relay team, John Lues for the 60 yard dash, and Orton Harrison and Dave Peabody for the high jump. Orton went on to win in the high jump. In the Red River Relays, John Lues and Orton Harrison qualified. The team practised hard, and a good effort was put forth by all. We would like to thank our coach, Mr. Jermundson, for his assistance.

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GIRLS ' VARISTY BASKETBALL BACK ROW: Penny Chitty, Marlene McEcheran, Sue Roach, Miss Dunning, Gail Hauser, Pat McMorland, Pat Brough. FRONT ROW: Barbara Church, Leslie Clark, Karan Hawthorn, Tiny Kirby, Joan Arthur. Despite injuries and sickness, the determined ambiton of the girls and the fine coaching of Miss Dunning and Ron Stewart, the team won all their scheduled league games. The only loss, to Tec Voc, in a sudden death, semi-final game was heartbreak¬ ing, as the team lost its chance at the city championship. Fine playing ability and sportsmanship were displayed in all games, and the team was on e of which the school can be proud. Both teams are to be congratulated on their fine efforts this year. The Varsity team in particular have set a very high standard for teams in future to meet. They are the first Elmwood team ever to go through the Basketball schedule undefeated. It was a pleasure working for them. GIRLS ' FRESHMAN BASKETBALL There was a large turnout of members for this team, and this contributed to a fine season. They did not reach the finals, but each game was hard-fought and spirits were always high. LEFT TO RIGHT: Gwenda Peters, Lydea Harris, Roberta McEcheran, Karan Krane, Linda Petracci, Miss Dunning, Sid Spence, Pat Kozoris, Linda White, Maureen Bradfield, Donna Faykes.