Ferndale High School - Reflector Yearbook (Johnstown, PA)

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DICK APPLE Halfback-Senior Wt.-157 Ht.-5’9 Serving as one of our co -captains, Dick accounted for 24 of the Stingers’ points this year. He was a good runner and returned punts for many yards. JEFF BARNES Halfback-Junior Wt.-148 Ht.-5'8‘ 2” Jab, in his second year of varsity play, was the leading scorer of the Stingers with 48 points. He also served as the team's punter. We're looking for a great performance from him next year. ocrve c L Chipper- fuUb ck, year. S lun‘or JOE JACOBSON Center-Junior Wt.-171 Ht.-5'8 Joe was reserve center and proved to be quite aggressive. He will see much action in his senior year. STEVE MISKE Halfback-Sophomore Wt.-135 Ht.-5'10” Steve served on the kickoff and receiving team, and he was also a reserve halfback.

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DeVON SAINTZ Tackle-Senior Wt.-l63 Ht'5 DeVon served as reserve tackle, on offense and fense. RICK ROBERTSON Halfback-Senior wt -145 Ht.-5’5” Rick served as one °f the senior re-serve halfbacks waiting at the sidelines. JIM KRAPE End-Senior Wt.-Ml Ht.-5'9 Playing as an offensive and defensive end, Jim was also a valuable pass receiver. BOB JOHNSON Quarterback-Junior Wt.-l6l Ht.-6'0 Bob took over the reins of the club when Mike McCall was injured and did a very commendable job. We hope to see a lot of him next year. I.ARRY AMANN Center-Senior Wt.-168 Ht.-6'0 Larry was one of the more reliable linemen. One could always be sure of him making a tackle. He served as offensive center and defensive end. TOM GL'RST Goard-Senior T— ”s success-' T.im as offensive ful a and defensive gUSK rker His alert linebacker. him Play'nlnect of bis the resp a so opponent - Jefensive served as was captain. onorable give • the All- mention m 0f Scholastic team the district- BOB ROKITA Tackle-Senior Wt.-197 Ht.-6'3” Zack” served as captain of the Jackets, playing offensive and defensive tackle. He also pulled out many victories with his kicking ability. At the close of the season he was selected to the first team of the Tribune - Democrat All-Scholastic Team. JOB WALTER 3uard-Senior WI.-157 Ht-5 8 Bob was one of out rough linemen. Small in size, he made up lt rough line P Y . served as offensive guard and defensive linebacker. BOB BOAST Tackle-Senior Wt.-193 Ht.-6'O” Bob provided much power on the line as an offensive and defensive tackle until an injury in the Windber game. He was really missed for the remainder of the season.

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OUR HEROES • • Row 1—Tony Penna, Steve Confer, Ernie Fetzer, Tommy Hyland-Mascot Bar™ w • . „ . Row 2—Paul Demcoe, Stan Kaspryzyk, Joe Jacobson, DeVon Saintz' Tim P uJ Ro ertson-Alvarez, Bob Walter, Jim Krape, Steve Miske, John Poliacek, Jab Barnes a 't 0W a.r °ts Boast, Mark Davis, Fred Oakley, Dick Apple. Row 1-Bob Cislo, More an Willials r '6 W‘S; Johnson, Bill Jones, Mike McCall. Row 6—Larry Amann, Del Hess, Bob RokiH t uest, Bob son ’ rostra, i om Miller, Art Harn- IN VICTORY OR DEFEAT The best record yet under Coach Hyland was the reward of the Stinger Football Squad of 1963. Although losing two games, both to district powerhouses, and tying one, the team’s six wins were more than enough to make the season a success. Camp Sequanota in Jennerstown was the scene of this year's pre-season football camp. As- Mike McCall—Co-captain, Bob Rokita—Captain, and Dick Apple Co-captain talk over their Strategy” for their next game with Coach Hyland. sisted by Coaches Hershberger and Matsko, Coach Hyland worked the squad into a well-polished unit. Highlights of the season were a 14-12 victory over Windber, in a game where many people thought the Jackets were playing out of their class, a 20-7 win over Conemaugh Township, the Indians’ only loss, and a 20-19 victory over the Richland Rams. In the Richland game, the Jackets were trailing 19-6 late in the final period. At that point injured quarterback Mike McCall came off the bench to hurl two touchdown passes to Dick Apple; and Bob Rokita kicked two extra points to gain the thrilling win. We wish to thank the team and coaching staff for presenting a very memorable season to the loyal student body and all the followers of the Stingers this year. We hope that next year’s squad can produce an equally good record. We wish them the best of luck in '64. 30