Galva High School - Galvacade Yearbook (Galva, IA)

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gfae Dench W ' First row: R. Petersen, L. Radke, G. Getzmier, D. Biesemeyer, G. Nielsen, R. Petersen, F. Koth, R. Wagner, R. Schneider. Second row: K. Graybill, E. Collin, R. Ortner, R. Lease, D. Otto, R. Rasmussen, V. Otto, G. Nielsen, Manager. Third row: G. Voge, G. Schulke, A. Biesemeyer, V. Schmidt, G. Moller, R. Schulke, J. Jensen, R. O'Meara, D. Webb, H. Nelson, C. Zabel, Mr. Kyle, Coach. The 1954 football season, despite one heartbreaking loss, was the most successful in Blue Devil grid history. just one touchdown, scored in the closing minutes by a desperate Early team, prevented Galva from enjoying an undefeated record. The Blue Devils were victorious in six games, and were pressed by only one other team, Lake View, in the opening game. In four of the seven games they were unscored upon, and their total margin over all opponents was 149 points to 24. For the second straight season the Blue Devils finished second in the Bo-Coon Con- ference behind undefeated Early, In their battle this year Galva had the edge in the statistics, but Galvals touchdown was called back, while an Early pass late in the game was good for a touchdown. Coach Bud Kyle should have a fine nucleus of returning lettermen next year to make another strong bid for a perfect record. Sponsored by: MELODY INN Lunches-Malts-Cigarettes-Coffee''

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Seauhu GEORGE SCHULKE Big and rugged, he is undoubtedly the toughest ball carrier and hardest tackler yet seen at Galva. George has been a hard driving fullback for the past three years. VAN SCHMIDT A clever ball handling quarterback who has been an important factor in Galva's T-Forma- tion attack. He will be remembered for his good passing and fine defensive work RONALD O'MEARA A speed merchant who has been a fixture in the Galva backfield. He has specialized in punt returns and sudden bursts through the line. HAROLD NELSON Harold is a big, fast lineman who blossomed out as a place kicker and punter this year. He has been a real bulwark in Galva's tough line. GERALD MOLLER A big man who will leave a big hole in the Blue Devil line. It took a good man or usually more than one to move him. ALLAN BIESEMEYER A converted center who did a fine job at end this season. Exceptionally fast, he was tough to get around on defense. VIRDENE OTTO Small of stature but mighty big in courage and spirit, Virdene was one of the top defen- sive men on the squad. All reven of there reniorr will be hard to replare when the 1955 grid rearorz rally around. FIRST ELEVEN Line: R. End, Allen Biesemeyer, R. Tackle, Craig Zabel, R. Guard, Harold Nelson, Center, Gerald Vogeg L. Guard, Jerry Mollerg L. Tackle, Russell Schulkeg L. End, Donald Webb. Backfield: R. Halfback, Ronnie O'Mearag Quarterback, Van Schmidt, Fullback, George Schulkeg L. Halfback, Jerry Jensen. . Sponsored by: CORNER CAFE AND TAVERN Stop in for Service With a Smile . ,, 1 gg, . Roll of Donor ' lx: 0 is -- , lQfV'i 'ZA' ' - - 1