Grant Park High School - Grantonian Yearbook (Grant Park, IL)

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4 ' 1 O Coach Metzger, R. Heusing, B. Struple, L. Lehnert, D. Love, H. Feddeler, S. Luster, R. Xutemeier, M. Reamn, Pe F. Meyer, T. Hoekstra, A. Schroeder, P. Ayres, G. Ritter, W. Howard 1 4 Ori Q J. Loits, A. Schroeder, P. Ayres, V. Frehm, G. Ritter V. Landry, T. Lord, W. Sievers, S. Schneider, E. Baker nuff 'hui Solid team play and a well balanced scoring attack were the major factors in cmpiling a lh won, lh lost record for the season. The most outstanding accomplishment of the season cane with the winning of second place in the K. V. C, tournament. The Regulus were: 'KM LORD: Senior, forward, an excellent rebounder, a tough defen- sive nen, and consistent scorer. Tan's winning spirit on team play was a major factor. WARREN SIEVERS: Senior, forward, an excellent rebounder and s consistent scorer. Warren was the top free thrower for the year. STAN SCHNEIDER: Senior, center, an excellent reoounder. Stanmade up for his lack of experience with hard work and detemination. VERNON LANDRY: Senior, guard, a tough defensive man and a good play maker. Vernon's spirit and determination made up for lack of ex- periencse EIIEAR BAKER: Senior, guard, mall but mighty. Ed was a solid re- server and when moved -into a regular slot, he proved his worth well. JOHN LOITZz Junior, guard, a top defensive man, a good shot, and an excellent rebounder. . John's stsauy ballplaying was a great asset this year and will be next year also. VIC FRAHH. Junior, Jack of all trades. Vic operated well at all three positions this year and his experience should be a help- ful next year. 'me lighiaveights won 8 and lost 12. They demonstrated their ability to absorb the tough breaks and cash in on the good ones. Presentation of trophy 46

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