Huntington North High School - Modulus Yearbook (Huntington, IN)

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Bob Carey Previous varsity experience enabled Bob to turn in ex- ceptionally good line play dur- ing his senior year. By being elected co-captain by team mates. All-C. I. C. first team by conference coaches, and All State third team by Heze Clark of Indianapolis, Bob proved his superior football ability. John Glenn John was the reserve center of the Sea Rovers this year. A leg injury in pre-season practices benched him until late in the year. John looked especially good on defense. Mike Watts The end department of the Viking football machine was greatly strengthened by the addition of this great defens- ive man from Adrian, Michi- gan. Mike ' s specialty was tackling the foe behind the line of scrimmage. Gene Vardaman Pete closed three years of varsity ball playing with drive, determination, and desire. Noted for his aggressiveness, Pete proved that lack of size was no handicap to him. All in all, Mr. Vardaman han- dled his half back slot very well. Dean Stonebraker Senior quarterback, who stepped into the starting line- up in the Hartford City game, and capably carried the Vikes through four games in the ab- sence of Hendricks. Dean was noted for his gambles, and successes, on fourth down passes. Charles Williams Charley saw action on the gridiron from the guard posi- tion. Although he was not in the starting lineup of any game, he saw much reserve action. He gave his best per- formances on offense.

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Back Row: John Glenn. Tom Wirt. Doug Poe, Robert Waiiams, Don Suit. Allen Tabor, Ernie Pass- water, Dick Wiles, Dick Mann, Al Shultz, Bob Kaylor, Dick Bradshaw. Second Row: Phil Gardner. Charlie Williams. Jack Wamsley, Dick Hendricks, Jerry Hiers. Don Morris, Robert Carey. Dick Wilson, Pete Vardaman, Dean Stonebrakcr, Gene Woods. Mike Watts, Harry Smith. Fiist Row: Dan Kimmel. Don Covey. Wilbur Burns, Jack Hendricks, Ronald Weist. Bob Bond. Heni ' y Ed- wards, Jerry Felts. Bob Whitacre. Bob Griffith. Jim Streit. Football The Huntington High School Varsity made this a successful season, winning six of nine games. They finished second in the Central Indiana Conference and placed Bob Carey and Ernie Passwater on the all-con- ference first team. Hiers and Wiles won second team honors. Bob Carey was named to the all-state third team. Dick Wiles, Tom Wirt, and Ernie Passwater gained honorable mention. Midway through their football journey, the Vikes hit a reef and lost three games in a row before break- ing loose to win the remaining games. The Norse machine was a smooth-working offen- sive outfit. They piled up 2525 yards on the ground and 350 via the air lines. The opposition ' s ground at- tack failed to produce half of the Vikes total on the ground as they talhed only 1034. However, the opposition picked up 588 yards by aerials. The Sea Rovers completed the year with 118 first downs against 63 for the foes of the red and black. The Vikes threw 51 passes and connected on 18 for a percentage of .353. The opposition threw 100 passes, hit 36, and finished with a percentage of .360. Finally, in the penalty department, the Vikes showed their eagerness and take nothing from anyone attitude to the tune of 335 yards. The opposition, on the other hand, lost only 230 yards because of miscues. Final Record: AG Won 6 CON Won 4 Lost 3 Lost 1 18

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Phil Gardner Playing at right tackle, Phil opened many holes in the foe ' s line to allow Vike backs to penetrate pay dirt. Phil was valuable on defense and stopped many enemy thrusts through his position. Dick Hendricks Dick was regular quarter- back to start the season, but an elbow injury in the Marion game put Slim on the bench for several games. He was noted for his accuracy on long passes and as an alert safety man on defense. Dick Wilson Fleet-footed Norse left half back was Dick Wilson. Dick carried the mail on numerous occasions for valuable yardage and in Ave instances he went all the way. Dick ' s most valu- able services were in the of- fensive department. Harry Smith Like the majority of ends, Harry is tall and enjoyed tak- ing short hook passes just over the line. Big Stoop was entirely an offensive end. His senior year closed three years of varsity ball. Jack Wamsley Famous for out-running op- posing secondary to catch long aerials was Worm Wamsley. Jack ' s main department was kicking. Many a good kickoff and extra point was credited to him. Jim Streit Jim played guard his first and last year of football. He was valuable to toughen up the regulars in practice. Jim played in several games and looked good on defense. Jerry Hiers The defensive mate of Watts, Ratch, is a tall lad and was noted for snaring high passes. He was selected to an end position on the C. I. C. second team. Don Morris During his senior year, his second year of varsity ball, Don played at any position to aid the Norse cause. He play- ed both on offense and defense. His home position was tackle. 20