Holy Redeemer High School - Campanile Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Girls' Basketball NCOURAGED by Redeemer's remarkable success in the first year of an official Girls' Athletic Department, the opening of the 1931 basketball season was welcomed enthusiastically by students interested in the sport. A large repre- sentation from each grade of the High School pre- sented themselves to Mrs, Rentz at the first call for volunteers. A friendly rivalry persisted: for all craved the singular honor of wearing the purple and gold uniform significant of battles gained and A. cumm victories won. l Captain However, the task of selecting members for the varsity did not prove a difficult one, for only three experienced players had been lost to the team through graduation. With loyal Redeemer spirit, earnest and diligent practice was begun. Under the careful and interested guidance of Mrs. Rentz, pros- pective newcomers were drilled in the art of intricate floorwork and accurate passing, while veterans renewed their efforts and increased their skill. It was not surprising, therefore, that the team should present a formidable appearance to opponents When, after several weeks of hard, earnest work, the difficult schedule of games was initiated. Despite the dissolution of the Catholic League this year, interest in inter-scholastic matches had not waned, and it was but an easy task to draw up a complete schedule, which included some of the most experienced and successful schools in the League of 1930. Basketball Team Seated: H. Sinnolt, M. Gleason, M. Donnelly, A. Cutcher lCaptainj, M. Ouellette, I.. Michalski, B. Rlnke. Standing: E. Schaefer, C. Pennebaker, E. Heitman, L. Gumbleton, Mrs. Rentz fCoachl, I. Morrissey, D. Kohls, A. Loyer, M. Clifford. Page Eighty-live

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Athletic Banquet THE evening of February 4th was one of the brightest events in the history of Holy Re- deemer High School. Over two hundred students and parishoners gathered to pay tribute to the Re- deemer Athletes. This delightful Banquet was made possible through the efforts of Rev. Edward Smith, C. Ss. R. Members of the Married Ladies Sodality pre- pared the meal while the musical entertainment James Crowley was furnished by the Blue Grass Serenaders. James Crowley, All American halfback of Notre D'ame's famous team of 1924, was guest of honor and principal speaker of the evening. Crowley's subject was Spor'tsmanship. He entertained all with his Wit. Other speakers on the program were the Very Rev. Joseph Elenz C. Ss. R., our Rector: Leo A. Stebbins, president of the Southern Michigan Catholic High School League, Ray Phau, of the Michigan Catholic: Coach Crowe, and James Kerwin, toastmaster. This Banquet was given in honor of the Boys' Football, Basketball, and Track team, and the Girls' Basketball team. Coach Edward V. Crowe presented the following members with letters: Captain Urban Meier, Edward Clancy, Daniel Starrs, Emmett Roach, Earl Cash, Edward Buresh, John Fisher, Joseph Cilaser, Chester Hastings, Chester Stuve, Hugh McShane, Edward La Cross, Jospeh Campau, Joseph Kulick. Edward Carter, John Maher, and Carmen Duva. Marcellus Barlage was the lone track man at the Banquet. Edward Duffy, student manager, also received a letter from the coach. Banquet Hall Page Eighty-four

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