Foss High School - Calypso Yearbook (Tacoma, WA)

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Falcons Tie for Second ln City League ln final league statistics, the Falcons were first in total defense, first in rushing defense, and second in passing defense. Lead by senior linehackers Gary lVlcKechnie and Doug Chaney, end Greg Glover, linemen Roy Chapman, Don Cobb, and Bob Jonas, halfbacks Steve Delano, and Larry Smith, with Harry Washington as safety, the Falcons showed outstanding strength throughout the whole year. At the end of the season the All-city picks were announced, and Foss was well represented. Steve Delano was named as defensive hack. Harry Washington was named as offensive end and Gary MCKQ-clinie as linebacker and offensive guard. Roy Chapman was named as defensive guard. Even though this years team will be hard to equal, the coaching staff is eagerly looking forward to next fall. Hopefully our next football season at Foss will bring with it fully completed facilities inside and out, and the dedication and spirit that was shown by our varsity this year. We will surely remember our senior group of players, especially their leadership in making our team what it was this first year at Henry Foss High School. Greg Glover ROY Cllfipmfirl ,114 ENDS: G. Glover, L. NlcCully, B. Slifer, Z. Hill, R. Chapman BOTTOM ROVV: LFFT 'FU RIGHT: Coach Bob Nlalyon, D. Chaney, D. Cobb, R. Roller, S. Delano, B. Turner D Brawly G lNlcKechnie, B. Seago, S. Degenstein, Co 'li erry Blair. MIDDLPI RUVV: LEFT TO RIGHT: W. Baker, D. Cey -I Lucas R Chapman G. Glover, B. Slifer, L. Smith, Zink TO k P ,:Jt.,... 2 Hill, B. Rife, D. Bentley, S. Davis, L. . Lesher, Trainer Chuck Bedford, Coach jim Black. ROW l PP l IO RIC H l Coach ack Sonntag, A. Williams H Washington Z

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s SP i my Jim Brown leads team in prayer. mwyfiid new ,pig X- ,sw syavgsa Q55 Dedicated is the word best used to describe the very first football team of Henry Foss High School. With leaderhsip provided by athletic director Dean Mellor, head coach Jack Sonntag, and assistants jim Black and Bob Malyon, the Falcons triumphed over well established teams. Never in the history of the league has a first year team done so well. The Falcons tied for second in the city. With a great display of confidence, the fledgling Falcons showed surprising defensive strength by beating defending champion, Mount Tahoma, at the Grid-Go-Round. Defeat by the Washington Patriots did not dampen our team's spirits and triumph over the veteran Stadium Tigers 14-0 came easily. Defense was the word again as Foss held an explosive Lincoln team scoreless through four quarters, and two overtime periods. However, the Falcons lost in the third overtime 3-U on a field goal. A loss to Bellermine 20-7 was the result of not playing up to Foss standards, but a trip to Port Angeles was all the Falcons needed to get it together. Foss ran over the out-manned Rough-riders l6-7. Taking on the fifth ranked team in the state, the Mount Tahoma T-Birds, the Falcons won with an ll-8 score. ln the final game, the Falcons' running and passing attacks came together to route the Rams of Wilson 22-14. GUARDS: S. Degenstein, B. Seago, G. MCKC-chnie. CENTERS: M. Leshcr, S. Davis, D. Chaney. Gary MeKeehnie Doug Chaney

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LEFT TO RIGHT: ROW I: K. Hamilton, K. Turnball, D. Van Vleet, D. Larson, M. McNatt, K. Brown, Stennen, T. Ludlow, R. jefferson. ROW Z: Coach G. Blair, M. McCormack, H. Brassinga, T. Bennet, G. Coates, C. Ballasiotes, B. Pape, F. Rossiter. ROW 3: D. Finney, Henderson, R. Barret, J. McFarland, K. Durrett, L. Swanson, Morrisson, D. Johnson, R. Pettibon, Coach D. McPherson. The junior varsity's contribution was most important to the success of the senior club. Their purpose was to run the opponents offensive plays and their different defenses. This did not leave the junior varsity much practice time of their own however, but they managed to do well for the season, winning five, losing one and tying one. Second place in their league was their reward. Coaches Jerry Blair and Don McPherson led the junior varsity through their winning season. With defensive back Keith Brown, linebacker Doug Cey, and lineman Dave Finney, the defense was always tough. The offense was led by center Scott Davis, quarterback Kent Hamilton, and back Zach Hill. 1 Foss Wilson Foss Stadium Foss Lincoln Foss Mt. Tahoma Foss Bellermine Foss Wilson Foss Stadium MIDDLE LEFT: Falcons drive on T-Birds again LEFT: Falcons prepare for their grid debut