Galion High School - Spy Yearbook (Galion, OH)

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Coaching Staff CLARENCE MACKEY ROBERT BROWN PAUL MACKEY FUUTBALL The Galion High Football Team suf- fered one of the worst seasons in its history this year. The only good point that can be salvaged from it is that all the boys returning next year have a lot of valuable experience. The outlook for next year is somewhat brighter, however, If the boys will work together as a team and with their coaches they should develop into a fine team which Galion can again be proud of. The Orangemen started the season against a tough Tiffin Calvert Eleven, and suffered its first of nine straight set- backs. The Orangemen were drilled endless- ly the next week in preparation for Crest- Football Schedule 'kTiffin Calvert vs.-Galion F'fCrestline vs.-Galion Mt, Vernon vs.-Galion Willard vs.-Galion Norwalk vs.-Galion 'kAshland vs.-Cwalion ?kBucyrus vs.-Galion Marion vs.-Galion 'Shelby vs.-Galion X Home Games Football Managers Clarence Fulkerson, Head Manager Bill Wise, Assistant John Pickering, Assistant Bob Wisler, Assistant Coaches Clarence Mackey, Head Coach Paul Bus Mackey, Assistant Robert Brown, Assistant line, but it seemed in vain, as they were hopelessly beaten. The team showed signs of a good ball club but was not able to produce that certain Nsomethingn that wins ball games. Their next four games were: Mt. Ver- non, Willard, Ashland, and Norwalk, then came Galionys ancient foe, Bu- cyrusv. Bucyrus ran all over Galion in the first half of the game. Galion fans received their first thrill of the season as Galion received the opening kickoff and marched 85 yards to a touchdown. Seconds later, Galion started another drive which was halted by some furious and desperate playing on the part of Bucyrus. This undoubtedly was the only game in which Galion really threatened the lead of their opponents. Galion lost their last two games of the season to Marion and Shelby. Members ol: the Team Dean Taylor fEndj-Dean played a fine, dependable game of football this year and will be a hard man to replace. He was a good, tough, smashing end, and a good pass receiver. Ernest Schwartz fGuardj-'KE1-nien was a tough, fast charging guard who smashed through to stop many plays. He was a very good blocker and did a fine job in leading the way in the Bucyrus game. Ernien received honorable men- tion in the N. C. O. League. Joe Rosella fGuardl-Joe was a man who never gave up no matter how tough the going was. Joe was fast, and a hard driving guard. He always had plenty of spirit to urge the other boys on. Howard Dewalt fBackl- Ollie was by far the best back on the squad. He was always the head of the attack, a very good blocker, and tackler, and was re- spected by his opponents. Eugene Crim fBackj- Gene', always came through in the pinches, and the boys depended upon him in many cases. He was a hard-running fullback who will be hard to replace. Ted Carmel fBackj-This was Tedis first year in varsity competition. He was fast, a good passer and a good blocker. He lacked experience but did a swell job. James Gilson fBackj-Jim received the honor of being placed on the first All N. C. O. League Team . Jim was the blocking back, and did a good job. Pete Martinez fGuardj- Pete', played a guard and gained a lot of experience which will be valuable to him next year. Howard Davis fGuardj-This was Howard's first year out for football. He

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den and Glen Sherer. They lead the crowd in the singing of a school song, then the band comes down the held and halts at the American Flag. A hush sud- denly falls over the crowd and the Star Spangled Banner is played. Then, with a flourish, the Band comes baclc to thc middle of the field, is seated, and the crowd bundles up in gay-plaid robes and blankets ready to endure all sorts of weather to see their team play their best, whether it be win or lose. These proceedings add much to the en- joyment of the spectators in the bleachers at Heise Park Field. The majorettes pre- sented many different and difficult rou- tines during the halves of the home games as well as at some rallies and pa- rades for the school and the city. A new feature of the band group this year was the playing of either God Bless America or Beautiful Ohio with all the lights turned off, and with small lights attached to the caps of each band member and the drum-majoris baton. This procedure proved to be very suc- cessful and entertaining and was appre- ciated by citizens and students of Galion, as well as out-of-town patrons. The majorettes have organized a club, which meets on regular club days. Ar this time the girls have an opportunity to practice together and to learn new and more difficult routines, The cheer leaders should be special recognition for their work this year. They presented many new yells to the student and encouraged the students to learn them. They also did much in persuading the students to come out to every game and support the team. These cheer leaders were present at all the horfle and basketball games and a few of the out-of-town games, and at all rallies that were held in the audi- torium and on the campus. The two senior members, Ted Dunn and Bob Burden, will be greatly missed next year. They were full of pep, and seemed to be able to get the students to give their fullest support to the team. They received cheer leaderis letters re- cently for their worlc, Bob having com- pleted his third year this year, and Ted his second. Mr. Widrig and his Hi-Y boys were on hand. at every home gafrle to provide for those who wished to take care of their gastronomical needs. Those boys who helped in this work were: John Auer, Elwood Baehr, Bill Caris, Ted Dunn, Warren Deaton, 'lack Kiddey, Lionel LeVant, Bob Kump, Joe King, Harry Jackson, Clinton McFarland, Bill Richardson, Lowell Gottfried, Nlelvin Harding, Don lVlcCune and Bob Mc- Manes. Cheerleaders First Row - Pearl Morris, K a t h e r i n e Schnegelsberger, Ruby Ramsey, Phyllis Durtschi Second Row--Robert Burden, Leslie Harden, Glenn Sherer, Theodore Dunn.

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stuck to it all the time, even though he didn't play a whole lot. Sam Chinni fCenterj-Sam was a pretty good center, and with a little prac- tice should develop into a good player and give his share of support to the team next year. Glenn Fowble fBackl-Glenn is a hard runner, good blocker and with a little blocking ahead of him next year should really develop into a fine player. Bob Metzger fEndj--Bob is a good end, he had a little tough luck with his knee, but that is healed and he will be able to start all over again next year. James Benbow fBackl-This was Jimls first year. He played at the fullback po- sition and did a line job with no more experience than he had. Harold Hoffman fBackl -Harold played at the blocking back. He was the only freshman to earn a letter this year. He got some experience which should be helpful in the coming years. Lowell Gottfried fTacklej-Lowell has a good year of experience behind him and will be a great asset to the team next year. John Van Meter fTacklej- Vancly is another big tackle who has had a lot of experience. He did his share of the work this year, and the same is expected of him next year. Val Ramsey fGuardl-Val played guard this year. He received a lot of valuable experience, and since he is only e Squad a sophomore, welll be seeing a lot of him in G. H. S. athletics in the next two years. Wayne Britton fTacklej-Wayne was a good tough tackle who always did his part. Luckily, helll be back with the team next year. Ralph Kleinknecht lCenterl-l'Clink- er' played center, got a lot of experience, was a very good tackler and good block- er. He, too, is just a sophomore, which is a great consolation to the squad. Verlin Sulser fEndl-Verlin played end and did a good job. He got much experience, and should be a big help next year. Junior Tracht fGuardl - Junior worked hard at this position. He received a lot of experience and earned his letter this year. Elmer Post fEndl-Elmer is a big boy who saw some service this year. He prob- ably will be an end that will be a menace to anybody's backfleld next year. James Rensch fTacklej-Jim is an- other big tackle who will do his part and is willing to work. He is a good blocker and has had some good experience. Bernard Ernst fEndl - BunionU played end. He has had some experience and is expected to see a lot of service in future years. 'll-lonorary Captainll Junior Schreck, Jr. played a fine brand of football this year, and was made honorary captain by the squad at the end of the season, which shows what the boys think of him. First Row-Bill Wise, Verlin Sulser, Ernest Schwartz, junior Schreck, Eugene Crim, James Gilson Ted Carmel, Howard Dewalt, Joe Rosella, john Pickering. Second Row-Clarence Fulkerson, Ralph Kleinknecht, Junior Tracht, James Benbow, Robert Metzger, Lowell Gottfried, Sam Chinni, Pete Martinez, Val Ramsey, John Van Meter, Clarence Mackey, Third Row-Bernard Ernst, Harold Hoffman, Delbert Steinhelfer, James Rensch, Glenn Fowble, Elmer Post, Wayne Britton, Howard Davis.