Grand Rapids Christian High School - Memoir Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Top row: I. Vander Meulen, I. Worst, I. Orange, M. Prince, G. Gillisse, B. Kuipers, I. Swets, Mr. R. I. Dornbush. Bottom row: H. Scholten, B. Knott, G. Worst, B. H9f19l, Mr. C. Beukema. R. Roskamp, Dorz DASH: DoT: DASH: Varsity The Eagles didn't do as well this year as in other years, did they? No, but cheer up, We Won seven out ot the seventeen ball games. And let me tell you, a lot of games we lost were just by a few points, too. You know, l think Mr. Beukema has a lot ot bouquets coming for the wonderful job he did of keeping the team going and for all his patience with the boys. And the team itself has plenty ot credit coming its Way for their plucky spirit even in defeat. Yes sir, they came through nice in the tourna- ment, too. And while we're handing out bouquets, let's not forget the fine job Mr. Dornbush made of handling the Faculty lVIanager's job. And the Student Manager, lim Vander Meulen, did Well, too. Those are bigger jobs than most people realize. So with a final thanks to the student body tor their support during the season, the team closes the scorebook for the time being R- hoping to see everyone again next December. -22-

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DASH: Whoopee! This year the impossible has happened. The reserves made a good showing for themselves. DoT: They Won ten out of their fifteen games, didn't they? DASH: Yes. Boy, did we have a good crop of freshies this year! And you should have seen Mr. Stulds face beam after a victory - but after a defeat he'd always say, 'Why do we have to get those referees? DOT: The team, the coach, Mr. S. Stuk, and student manager, Iack Van Stee, all did a wonderful job of making this a successful season. DASH: l heard that next year they're going to enlarge the bleacher section to forestall the present mad scramble for seats to Watch the second team play. Reserves Standing: I. Van Stee, H. Boshoven, I. Wesse-ling, I. Rickers, P. Kwantes, B. De Haas, Mr. S. Stuk. Seated: P, Zwxer, M. Wyngarden, G. Veenstra, I. Vander Molen, F, Velzen, B. Van Zytvelt, W. Van Tongeren. ..21....

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DASH: Here are the fortunes of the team for the 1942-1943 season. East Grand Rapids: Christian opened the new basketball season against the Pioneers at their own gym. The East quintet was a vastly improved outfit over last year's five. This was shown when they jumped to an 8 - 4 lead in the first quarter. Christian began to hit in the second quarter and led 15- 13 at the half. Continuing their persistent pace, the Eagles coasted to a 30-22 victory. Grand Haven: The Eagles hit the road for this game with the lads from the Lake Shore City. lt was an evenly matched, fast and furious affair right from the beginning. Chris- tian trailed by one point at the half. Both continued on even terms in the third and fourth periods. Christian just edged out ct victory in the final minutes of play by the score of 21 - 20. Union: The Eagles started off the current season by tangling with the Red Hawks at the West Siders' Gym. lt was a close game with Union managing to stay in front by at least two points all the way. The Eagles lacked altitude and scoring punch. And those Unionites were hot from the foul circle so they won by the score of 28-22. Tech: This wild and woolly thriller was played on the Burton Hardwood. It started slow and sloppy, but soon the fireworks be- gan. Tech was leading 16 -9 at the half time hour. However, in the third quarter the Eagles flew high and scored eight points while holding the Wildcats to exactly zero. The final canto ended in a flurry of shots with the score all knotted up at 22 - 22. In the over- time Christian scored 2 points, but the Voca- tionals opened up all the stops and scored 4 more tallies to take the game. Holland Christian: On New Year's day the Eagles went to the Tulip City resolved to humble the Maroons. of Holland Christian. Despite the gas shortage a capacity crowd filled the Armoury to see this annual fracas. The game started slowly and at the end of the first quarter Holland had scored 5 points and Christian 4. However, in the second quarter, the smooth Holland quintet began to ring up baskets at an adding machine pace. From there on they were never headed off. Their excellent control of the backboard and their beautiful handling prevented the Blue and Gold from ever getting started. The final score: 35-25. Ottawa: After losing three games in a row the Eagles sharpened their claws and deter- mined to give the Indians a drubbing. The Indians jumped to an 8-1 lead at the first quarter and things looked bad for Christian. However, Christian bounced back to take a three point lead at the half. ln the third quarter the Eagles rolled up 11 points to take a well padded lead of 26-18. Ottawa, not to be outdone, gave the Eagles a good scare in the last period, but the game ended with Eagles on top of a 33 -30 score. Catholic: Christian went to this game confi- dent that they needn't be trampled on by anyone. They started like a house afire and soon were enjoying a 6-point lead. ln the second quarter their hot pace slackened. The Cougars, seeing the relapse in Chris- tian's brand of ball, went at them with tooth and nail and quickly brought the half-time score to 19-17. ln the third quarter the Parochials continued their hot pace, smoth- ering a valiant attempt of the Eagles. The final gun found Christian trailing 35-41. Creston: Christian was the guest of the Polar Bears at this game. lt started like a thriller, with Creston leading by only 7-6 at the quarter. Then the game slowed down in the second quarter as the superior height of the Crestonites began to take effect. They rambled on to make 10 points while holding Christian scoreless. Creston kept on rolling through the rest of the game with Christian limping in on the short end of a 31 - 15 count. The Eagles showed flurries of offense but they were always short-lived. Central: Although playing a better brand of ball than against Creston, the Eagles still couldn't hit the bucket. The Hill Toppers bot- tled up whatever offense the Eagles could offer in a very effective zone defense. The Central outfit was smooth and they rolled over Christian by the score of 39-18. South: The Eagles again seemed on the downward trail, for they had lost their last three games. But they smoothed their ruf- fled feathers and determined to shoot the works at South. The game was a nip and tuck throughout: neither team having much of an edge. With less than two minutes to go Christian rang up two baskets to tie the old ball game. After another spurt Christian finally humbled the Trojans to the tune of 31 - 29. -23-