Genoa High School - Oriole Yearbook (Genoa, NE)

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SEASON RECORD Genoa 13 St. Paul Genoa 46 Polk Genoa 6 Fullerton Genoa 25 Newman Grove Genoa 40 Silver Greek Genoa 10 Osceola Genoa 44 St. Edward Genoa 35 Stromsburg Genoa 20 Clarks TOTALS Genoa 248 Dpponents l0'3 Won 7-Lost 2 FOOTBALL SQUAD: Left to Right-Back Row: Joe Swantek, Jerome Swanson, Leroy Morris, Leon Noble, Larry McNeff, Robert Childers, Gary Swanson, Richard Anderson. Middle Row: Duane Bright, Wayne 'VlcBride, Don Schumacher, Bill Doe, LeRoy Rockey, Eldon Fox, Dwayne McBride, Gary Baue. Front Row: Bill Shanahan, Ryman Anderson, Bryan Smith, Bruce Hasch, Gene Whitlow, Dana Dan- nelly, Ronnie Firicson, Richard Dannelly, Coach: Marvin Brown, Assistant Coach: Larry Fuerst. n-fy ,ya - A' if ggifffjq ii?-'fgr .1-X.. , :AFM is ' il 1 N, Qyd rf A x 1

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ln the third game of the season, Genoa, minus the services of Quarterback Hasch, was dropped by Fullerton 27-6. The Warrior squad had good depth and speed, and was led by Clyde Haskins, a great performer, who later madethe Omaha World-Herald Class B All-State team. Bill Shanahan and Dana Dannelly played an outstanding game defensively with Bill receiving the Star of the Week award. Genoa caged the Newman Grove Bluejays 25-6 at Genoa. At halftime the score read 6-0 in favor of Genoa. The Orioles came to life though, in the second half, and scored '19 points. Bruce Hasch'scored three times, Bryan Smith once, plus an extra point. Bruce Hasch led the Orioles offensive attack. Ronnie Ericson sparked the defensive platoon. Hon- nie was awarded the Star of the week plaque for his inspiring play. The Orioles blasted Silver Creek 40-O to raise their conference standing to 4 wins and no losses. The scoring was as follows: Shanahan - three touchdowns, Hasch - one touch- down, Baue - one touchdown, and Smith - one touchdown. The team as a whole was out- standing defensively, with the entire squad seeing action. Coach Brown instructed Shanahan to attempt the points after touchdowns by kicking. Bill did and connected with four. At the end of their sixth game, the Orioles found themselves on the short end of a 39-19 score. Osceola had a good team with an excess of speed led by .Ian Grossnicklauswho com- manded the game with consistent broken-field running. Genoa didn't have the speed to cope with Osceola's backs. Bill Shanahan scored two touchdowns ani Bryan Smith one. The defeat knocked Genoa out of contention for the Goldenrod Conference Championship. Seeking revenge for the setback suffered to Osceola, the Orioles skinned the St. Edward Beavers 44--13. Bill Shanahan scored twenty points, Bruce Hasch eighteen points, and Bryan Smith six points. The team played a fine game, with the entire squad seeing action. Genoa got sweet revenge for last year's 13-12 loss to Stromsburg, by whipping The Vikings 35-6. Genoa got first blood when Hasch returneaa punt 76 yards for the game's first touchdown. Bill Shanahan added four touchdowns and five extra points to bring his seasons total to 115 points. Gene Whitlow played his best game of the season, and Richard Dannelly was outstanding at defensive tackle. Eleven seniors, Bill Shanahan, Gene Whitlow, Bruce Hasch, Richard Dannelly, Bob Chil- ders, Leon Noble, Gary Baue, Leroy Morris, Dana-Dannelly, Jerome Swanson, and Ronnie Ericson played their last football game for Genoa High, and overran Clarks 20-0. On the game's first play from scrimmage, Gary Baue ran 67 yards for Genoa's first touchdown. One of the highlights of the game was Richard Dannelly's line plunging at fullback. Bill Shanahan added 14 points to bring his seasons total to 129 points, third highest in the State of Nebraska. The team should be congratulated for their fine work during the season and their loyal ser- vice to the school and the coaches. -20. l

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'how' FIRST TEAM: Left to Right-Back Row: Dean Beck, Richard Dannelly, Bill Shanahan, Dave Elm, and Leroy Morris. Coach-Mr. Brovm, Gail Johnson, Ronnie Ericson, Gene Whitlow, Bruce Hasch, Bryan Smith, and Student Manager-Richard Anderson. BASKETBALL The Genoa Orioles enjoyed a very successful basketball season winning 17 of 18 games under the fine leadership of Coach Marvin Brown and Assistant Coach Larry Fuerst. Their only loss was to Clarkson, a high flying club from Eastern Nebraska. The Orioles finished first in the M. B. N. and Goldenrod Conferences, bringing the first M.B.N. crown to Genoa since 1946. Genoa opened the campaign with a 44--36 win over Albion. Bruce Hasch led the scoring with 12 points. A hustling reserve team came from behind in the fourth quarter to beat the Albion reserves 30-28 with Duane Bright scoring 8 points. The Genoa Oroiles ended a long victory drought over Fullerton by whipping the Warriors 63-61 in their second game. Bill Shanahan pumped in 25 points to lead the victory. Bruce Hasch played a good defensivegarne and gathered 14 points. Genoa had little trouble downing Silver Greek 69-44 for their third win. Bruce Hasch scored 26 points as well as gathering 29 rebounds. Genoa reserves were nipped by'Silver Creek reserves by the score of 41-4-O. The St. Edward Beavers fell before the Orioles by a score of 64-38. Bruce llasch again led Genoa in the scoring department with 22 points. Genoa took home the first place trophy in the M. B. N. tournament held at Albion. Genoa had little trouble the first two nights sweeping past St. Edward and Newman Grove by scores of 64-19 and 69-45. Genoa met Fullerton in the finals and came out with a 50-45 victory. All hands turned in good performances, with Gene Whitlow leading the scor- ing with 12 points. Genoa squeaked passed Osceola 55-53 for its eighth consecutive win. Ronnie Ericson's jump shot from the free throw line won the game for the Orioles. Bill Shanahan was the leading point producer gathering 18 points. Genoa came through with an important conference victory by slamming St. Paul 77-55. Gene Whitlow and Richard Dannelly led the Oriole attack.