Hillcrest High School - Impact Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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d5ant ams Si .;. • ' , » w ■-- ' -V - . .-4 t i V j h f •I ' BACK ROW: Mike Lamothe (Assistant Coach) , Brian O ' Callahan, Bill Bunting, Peter Iswolsky, Gord Mcllvenny, Mike Wright, Ron Patterson, T. P. Ray (Coach). MIDDLE ROW: John Stev- enson (trainer), Chris Spence, Bob Ferguson, Red Scharfe, John Baker, Don Roberts, Kirk Arm- strong, Gord Mott, Tom New. FRONT ROW: Mike Roderigue, Al McDonald, Phil Lockett, Dale Merritt, Bill Beaton, Gary Salter, Tom Meagher, Jim Blackler, John Kerr ( trainer ). HILLCREST BANTAMS 1965 The Bantam Football team enjoyed what may be called a fairly successful season. While the quantity was not there, there was certainly no lack of quality. The season opened with a sound 51-0 victory over Gloucester and was followed with a convincing 26-6 victory over Merivale. Injuries started to hit the team when it met St. Jo- seph ' s and Hill crest bowed 12 - 6 in a tough, hard-hitting contest on the rain-soaked Hill crest field. In the last game of the season The Bantams defeated St. Pats 12-6 and then lost to that same team 7 - in the sudden-death semi-final. St. Pat ' s had a fine team and because their victory over Hill crest was considered an upset our team obviously had a lot of respect. A good nucleus was uncovered this year. There was a lot of heart and desire exhibited by those boys. It is also worthy of note that the first string had an academic average of about 70%. As these boys move along, they will most certainly bring leadership, respect and honour to Hillcrest High School. Mr. T. L. Ray. A special thanks to Mr. Ray for the time and effort he put in with the Bantam Football Team this year .

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TOP ROW L-R: Greg Morgan, Jim Harrison, John Cockrell, Rick Thrasher, Dale Craig, Rob Scant-land, John Freeman, Bill Hunt, Mr. Manale (Coach). MIDDLE ROW: Mr. McAskin (Coach), Bill Leonard, Chris Black, Don Axford, Bruce Wright, Noel Casey, John Watson, Spike Braham, Bill Barchet, Roy Green, Bill Lamere. FRONT ROW: Jim Axford, Dave Miller, Fred Tomlinson, Alex Sawyer, Tim Cavaghan, Ross Miller, Brian Latham, Bruce Antonello, Bruce McNaught, Bill Sturgeon. T his year ' s Intermediate Football Team set a precedent for all future Hill crest teams, by climaxing an undefeated season with the winning of the league championship in a handy fashion. The team gained in both personal and team pride as the season progressed, and matured into a sound, strong team by the season ' s end. This fact was particularly apparent in the last three games in which the Hawks shut out their opposition. A further example of the team play was the distribution of scoring among the backfielders. Bruce Antonello led the way with eight touchdowns (a league high) followed by Bill Leonard with six, Bruce McNaught with five and Bill Barchet with three, Tom Dempsey with two, and Tim Cavaghan with one touchdown. A special note of praise should go to the defensive unit, spearheaded by Chris Black (line- man of the year) and including Al Sawyer, Greg Morgan, Jim Harrison, Fred Tomlinson, Bob Scantland, Tom Dempsey, Bruce McNaught, Bill Leonard, Jim Percy and Bruce Antonello. This unit had only nineteen points scored against it all year, which is a phenomenal feat in any league. At this time, I would like to express sincere thanks to Mr. McAskin, my assistant coach, and Mr. Boyce, my department head, for their assistance and guidance throughout the year. I would also like to congratulate all the players and wish those who are leaving the best of luck in all their future endeavours. G. Manale (head coach) A special thanks to Mr. Manale for the time and effort he put in with the Intermediate Football Team this year. 44

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Soccer Jt BACK ROW L-R: Mr. Gill John Pye, Brian Hughes, Doug Street, Nils Jensen, Ted Mer cer, Doug Jackman, Greg Green. FRONT ROW: Vijay Rao (trainer), Doug Bates, Nick Theodosion, Bill Scovill, Roger Hardy, Rick Grant, Terry Bura . K rodd o untrii J ' earn. V Cross country running is still in the back- ground in the interscholastic sports at Hill crest. This endurance sport is far from being glorious, and requires extreme self-discipline and extensive training. Our team exhibited both these qualities, together with de- sire. Our fine showing at Hogs Back in the Eastern Ot- tawa Championships and Ottawa Championships proves this fact. Mr. Doherty did a fine job of coaching our VUrestlinq Jt c s ' earn This year ' s wrestling team suffered basic- ally from one fault - gross inexperience. Of the thir- teen regulars, there were only five with previous ex- perience and one of these was injured early in the year. However, by means of many dual meets (8) early in the season, we were able to give some of the beginners an idea of the qualities that a successful wrestler must have; self-discipline, drive, aggress- iveness, and an indomitable will to succeed. Due to a string of hard luck the week be- fore the Ottawa Valley Tournament, only nine Hill- crest regulars were able to enter the meet, thereby decreasing our chances of winning the tournament ag- ainst such strong opposition as Bell H. S. and Pem- broke Champlain. I was, however, very pleased and gratif- ied to see the way our boys came through in the clutch. We achieved third place, had five finalists, and three individual weight class champions. The Ontario Wrestling Tournament for ist Hawks wrestlers was the highlight of the Hi lie Not only did the team of five wrestlers en- tered accumulate twenty-four points ' sufficient to stand first among Ottawa schools, and ninth out of fifty Ontario schools) but George Tutt won the 106 lb. class to bring Hillcrest its first individual Ontario wrestling award. I can think of no rjne on the team who was more deserving or who worked harder in order to attain this honour. - Mr. G. Manale. earn WON TIED LOST 2 1 4 After a year of absence at Hillcrest, Soccer was again added to the list of extracurricular activities. Lack of experience accounted for the season record. Desire and heart however, overshadowed this inexperience. Even in wet and freezing weather, the team was outside practising. Credit for the high spirit of the team must go to Mr. Gillespie (a skilled soccer player himself) and his fine coaching. BACK ROW: L-R: Tom Dale Mike Steele. FRONT ROW Zell. Pete Gilmore. Greg Green, Jim Davidson, Mike O ' Malley, ;ric Evans, Roger Hardy, Dave McGinn, Paul BACK ROW: L-R: Phil Rossy, Al Whatmough, Ian Wade, Greg Morgan, Al Sawyer, Tom Farrell, Mr. Manale. MIDDLE ROW: George Tutt, Jim Axford, Peter Wellstead, Tom Daly, Gary Salter. BOTTOM ROW: Rick Grant, Stu- art Soward, Mike Mancino.