Galion High School - Spy Yearbook (Galion, OH)

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I-'007B,4ll ATHLETIC BOARD The purpose of the athletic board is to direct and arrange athletic activities and to handle financial matters relative to athletic programs. Meetings were held the third Wednesday of each month, Those who were members of the board are: Charles Aplas, student man- agerg E. R. Pickering, Junior High principal, John Burnison, coach, Maurice Mil- tenberger, treasurer, R. W. Patterson, assistant principal, Harry Sanderlin, mem- ber of the Board of Education, Clarence Mackey, coach, O. E. Hill, superin- tendent of schools and chairman of the board. James Secrest, Joe Rosella, James Benbow and Valenteno Ramsey are class representatives to the board. MANAGERS Each year managers are chosen from each of the three classes for the various sports. Football managers this year were: Cleland Wingert, a Senior, manager in charge of all football equipment, Robert Wisler, a Junior, and Leslie Harden, a Sophomore. Hugh Ness, a Senior, was the manager in charge of all basketball equipment, James Wisler, a Junior, was the other varsity manager. Calvin Craner and Paul Heiser were the reserve basketball managers. Dean Taylor is the manager in charge of baseball. Track was managed by Elwood Baehr and Harry Jackson. All managers in charge of equipment are under the direction of Charles Aplas. All the other managers are supervised by Coaches John Burnison and Clarence Mackey. CHEERLEADERS Galion High has had fine sets of cheerleaders for many years, but we feel especially proud of ours this year. Not only have they had a lot of pep, but they have helped to 'tpepw up the whole student body. Jean Badgley, June Dougherty, Bob Kersh, Seniors, and Robert Burden, a Junior, were the cheer- leaders for the 1939-1940 season. The new members of the cheerleader squad are Leslie Harden, Glenn Sherer and Ted Dunn. ATHLETIC BOARD MANAGERS CHEERLEADERS

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Snappy playing, foaglr blocking and fdCkfl7lg M . William Black-Quarterback Uuniorj-Bill showed fight and determination and was elected Honorary Captain for next year. Mike Cahill-End lseniorj-Besides being a good defensive man, Mike caught two touchdown passes. Howard Dewalthl-ialfback ljuniorl- Olliel' came through in fine style this year and will be back next year to round out an experienced backfield, ' William Durtschi-Halfback fseniorl-Although handicapped somewhat by an ankle injury, Bill sparked the backheld and was honored with a berth on the second N. CL O. league team. James Dunn-Guard fseniorj-What Jim lacked in size he made up in fight and played a good, dependable game in the center of the line. Melvin Eichler+End lseniorj-Mel proved to be a good, consistent end, both on of- fense and defense. Thomas Flannery-End 1Seniorj-Excelling particularly on defense, Tom came thru in fine shape and will be another Senior end that will be hard to replace. James Gilson-Fullback Uuniorj-Jim got his experience this year, carrying the ball with plenty of speed and drive. Eugene Goldsmith-Tackle lseniorj-Being the biggest man on the squad much de- pended on Gene. He was one of the unsung heroes of the line and unfortunately he grad- uates this year. Bernard Mansfield-Tackle fseniorj- Doc never failed to play a bang-up game and was known for his rugged type of game and killer characteristics. Hugh Ness-Center fseniorl- lVlaxiey', while lacking experience, soon developed into a first rate center and was especially good at intercepting passes. Edward Ricker-Tackle fseniorl-Bud developed into one of the best blockers on the squad and never failed to play his share of the games. Dwight Roop-End lseniorl-Never a man to say much, Dwight made up for it in fight and action. Joe Rosella-Guard ljuniorj-Joe was a fast charging, driving guard who stopped many a play inside of tackle. Dale Sanderlin-Quarterback lseniorj-Dale was an all-around player both on of- fense and defense and he was the best tackler on the team. He was given honorable men- tion for his gridiron feats. James Secrest-Halfback lseniorl-Although inexperienced, jim played a steady, de- pendable game and earned a starting berth for his efforts. Robert Shupp-Tackle lseniorj-Bob was a veritable juggernaut of destruction, being very aggressive and starring both on offense and defense. He was placed on the Second N. C. O. League team and to him goes the honor of being elected captain this year. Junior Schreck-Halfback Uuniorj-In proportion to his size, Schreckie was prob- ably the best player on the team and along with a little more weight he'll be in there fight- ing next year. Enrest Schwartz--Guard Uuniorj- Ernie performed very capably in the line, but was forced out of several games with an ankle injury. Dean Taylor-Center ljuniorl-Dean played a Fine game of football this year and he still has another, great things are expected from him. Alphonse Ventrone-Guard lseniorj- Phonsie made a habit of breaking through and stopping plays. His best game probably was at Ashland. f Carllzletntzifsiuardfilsiniirj- Cub,' played an outstanding game as lineman, but un- ortunatey e 1 not nis t e season. Sanford Felder-Tackle lsophomorej- Sandy gained valuable experience this year at his tackle position. Being large for his age, he should hold his own well next year. Eugene Crim-Fullback ljuniorj- Gene gained much ground for the Orangemen, and should do great things next year.

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