Hermon DeKalb Central School - Demon Yearbook (De Kalb Junction, NY)

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SPORTS As usual R.H.Si competed in the Oswegatchie Basketball League against Edwards, Harrisville, Hermon, Oswegatchie, and Russell. The ball sea- son lasted about four out of the ten months . . Because of new rules put in effect by the State Athletic Association, the team could not start its basketball practice sessions as early as usual. The school team played against the local town team for practice and had one scrimmage with Edwards be- cause their court was temporarily out of condition. In mid-season Hermon withdrew from the league due to difficulties with League officials over inter- pretation of the state ruling on eligibility of .-players The Harrisville team went through the season with- out a single defeat; Richville arrived at the play offs in third place having won half and last half of her games. Honors were also divided in two games played with DeKslb Junction. In the semi-finals played at Brewer Field House, Harrisville easily overcame the Russell team while Richville was defeated by Edwards. In the finals at Potsdam in the Clarkson Tech. Gymnasium, Harrisville went down to its only League defeat. Edwards set a terrific pace with Harrisville quints putting up a stiff battle. The score was close at the half. In the second half, She Edwards team crept forward as the Harrisville lads lost hbart. Edwards captured the crown. The consolation game between Richville and Russell resulted in a Victory for Richville. The Championship Cup went to Edwards; the Sports- manship Cup to Russell. Individual awards for plane on ■the all-league team went to Rice of Edwards, Cornell and Bassett of Harrisville, D.Gore of Richville and Manning of Russell.

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BASKETBALL PHILIP DAVIES, COACH FIRST TEAM CHARLES SMITH, CAPTAIN FRED BEST ERWIN GORE DORWIN GORE LEONARD GRAY SECOND TEAM ALVIN HALL KEITH MANNING EDWARD SMITH KEITH SHIPPSE DONALD WOODS

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N THE CHEERLEADERS At the beginning of the basketball season the cheerleaders were chosen: Dorothy Fleming, a post graduate; Mavis Shippee, a sophomore; 3.itty Best, a freshman. Rides to every game were provided for the cheer- leaders and it happened that there were at least t o at every game away. These three girls.,, will receive ’’R's1’ at the annual commencement in June. ALL-STAR LEAGUE PLAYER Dorwin Gore had the honor of being chosen for the all-star League team this ye ax. This team is made up of the best players from each team. This is the second time Dorwin has won this honor.