Forest High School - Leaves Yearbook (Forest, OH)

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VARSITY TEAM L. to R.: Coach Reese, Waller, Marshall, Hemmerly, McKinley, Thompson. SEASON'S RECORD The 1949-50 Basketball season opened December 2. There were three varsity boys from last year's team. The first league game was played at Mt. Victory. The Rangers won by a score of 58 to 46. Our team really shone this year. It won six of the seven league games scheduled losing only to Alger. The Rangers wre league champions for the third year in succession. Our reserves won six and lost eight of their scheduled games. The reserve team beat the undefeated Sycamore reserve team. In -the toumament at Ada, Forest won over McGuffey and Dunkirk. They then played Ridgeway for the championship and lost 49 to 39. As a result of this game, they had to play Dunkirk again for runners up, winning by a 52-48 score. The Rangers then ioumeyed to Celina for the Northwestem district Class B tournament. Forest drew a bye and was to play the winner of the Minster-Beaverdam game. Forest played a hard game but lost to Minster 48 to 50. VARSITY CHEERLEADERS L. to R.: Oates, Alguire, Harris, Curtain. The Boosters Club Sponsored by

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Qaafball During the football season of 1949, the Forest Rangers were successful in winning seven of the nine scheduled games. Of the group of thirty boys who reported for practice, there were five lettermen from last year's squad. Nine members were seniors. After four weeks of stiff practice, the Rangers were ready for the Preview. The team journeyed to Upper Sandusky where they were to play Richwood. Even though the Richwood team had large boys, the Rangers looked like a capable team, and came out on top with a 6-0 win. September 16, Forest played Elida. Elida usually has a good team, and did have this year. They were able to keep the Rangers from scoring in the first half. The Rangers scored in the third quarter and the extra point was good. Elida came back with a touchdown, but the extra point was blocked. Forest, scoring again in the last quarter, made it a safe 14-6 victory. September 23, Forest played at Pandora. lt was raining at the beginning of the game and the ball was slippery. However, the Rangers scored once in the first quarter, twice in the second quarter, and once more in the third. The final score was 20-0 in Forest's favor. September 30, Forest played at Delphos. The 14-0 lead at the half-time proved that the Rangers were improving rapidly. The Rangers scored three more times, while Delphos scored only once. Forest won 34-6. October 7, Forest played Kenton in a non--league game. Kenton, being a grade A school, had more and larger boys. Three of the Ranger's first stringers were hurt in this game. For- est was ahead 7-6 at the halftime. The Rangers, in the lead and willing to pay the price, scored again in the third quarter to win the game 14-6. This was the first time Forest had beaten Kenton since 1938. October 14, Forest played at Lafayette. Due to injuries from the Kenton game, Forest was somewhat weakened. Lafayette. being a weak team, didnit offer much resistance and Forest won again 20-0. October 21, Forest played Columbus Grove. Columbus Grove, having a fine offense, was outscored at the halftime 12-0, but scored 12 points in the last half. Forest was very happy to win this game 19-12, as this was the Homecoming game. The Queen, Donna Mae Oates, and her attendants, Marilyn Harford and Phyllis Kneisley, were honored at the halftime. A dance was held following the game. October-27, Forest played Spencerville. Spencerville was able to score 13 points against F orest's 20 in the first half. Forest kept their lead and won 47-25. This was Dad,s night. November 4, Forest played Ada in a non-league game. Ada is very close to being a grade A school. This was a very stormy night and the Rangers were not willing to pay the price of a few bumps and bruises in order to win the game. The score was 20-50 in Ada's favor. November 11, Forest played at Shawnee. Shawnee, the only team standing between Forest and the championship, had a very fast backiield. Forest trailed at the halftime 19-6 and 44-6 at the end of the fourth period. Forest dropped down to receive second place honors. Sponsored by The Herzog Limestone Co. -29-

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BASKETBALL SQUAD Ist Row, L. to R.: Kell0gg, Thompson, Hemmerly, Marshall, Waller, McKinley, Harrold. 2nd row, L. to H.: Anspach, Smith, Albert, Wright, Hooker, Conley, Farmer, Cramer, Rigsby. 3rd row, L. to R.: Coach Reese, Price,'Waller, Southward, Metzger, Hemmerly, Hemmerly, Curran, Kneisley. Scores Forest Mt. Victory ..... ......... 4 6 58 Wharton .... Roundhead ..... .......... 4 0 53 Dola ............ Marseilles ......... 34 43 Ridgeway Harpster ..... ......... 5 0 51 Alger ............., Caledonia ......... 34 58 McCnffey .,.. Arlington ..... ......... 5 5 48 Salem ........... Dunkirk .....,. ......... 4 7 57 Sycamore ..... Tournament Forest McGuffey .......................... 36 47 Dunkirk ....... ....... 3 4 54 Ridgeway ...... ....... 4 9 39 Dunkirk ..............,,...,..,,,.,,,, 43 52 RESERVE CHEERLEADERS Forest 28 54 52 48 50 48 31 Harmon, Clinger Peart. Spnnsored by -31- Turners Grill