Irwin High School - Carillon Yearbook (Irwin, PA)

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THE LITTLE KNIGHTS ANDJUNIORS.. Starting as a young, inexperienced five, roll- ing up a long winning streak and winding up with a ZO-Z record was the JV's story. Coach Markosky found a tough situation when he came to Irwin, Last season's powerful squad had moved to the Varsity. With only one re- turnee, Mr. Markosky forged a team that won its first I7 games. However, heartbreaking losses to Derry and Penn Township shattered their dream of an undefeated season. Those who watched them will never forget pivot man Gardner's shooting, Shoup's re- bounding, Plues' ball-hawking or Shrump and Waugaman's deadly outside shots, Nor can we overlook the play of the reserves in late season when Plues and Waugaman went to the Varsity. Let's watch this team of the future closely as they move into Varsity competition. As in the past, the Irwin Junior High team coached by Sam Marsico rounded out the sea- son with a near-perfect record. Out of a ZO game season the junior leoguers came through taking i8 of the contests, but Greensburg proved too much for Irwin as they lost both games to them. This year's team had many potential stars. Curt Gardner was noted for his sharp shooting, George Creighton for his play-making and continuous ball-hawking and Johnny Kooser for all-around play. I-larvey l-lockensmith will be remembered for his winning bucket at Jeannette and Bill Painter for his exceptional ability in getting more than his share of re- bounds. Their next step, the JV team, will give them even more chances to prove their abilities be- fore they reach the Varsity. JAY VEES Back, I. to r.-Mr. Markosky, Charles Best, Alan Shoup, Ken- neth Lomicka, Warren Gardner, Jim Shrump. Front-Larry Milburn, Jock Runt, Paul Cole, James Delas- sandra, Ed Siegel. JUNIOR HI Back, l. to r,-Mr. Marsico, George Creighton, Curt Gord- ner, Bill Painter, Bob Kline, John Kooser, Richard Benjamin. FrontiJack Naylor, Norman Bertani, Bill Ray, Bernie Plues. vnu -:lisa-

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AS WE SAW THEM IN ACTION A You lust missed at Joy, The Block Knight ondVors1fy Checdeczders T0otie under the basket. Don rnee to wntercept Don had 0 surprise. A crowd of rooters. Tom the Suren ond Bill Thor one un the our is Muon Swanson, Five jock-knives. Joan is suspended. 67

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VARSITY CHEERLEADERS LETTERMEN Back, l. to r,7Donna Hurst, Joyce Williams, Mona ck l to C Patton D Good C Hursh Lee George, Nancy Benninger. Shea C Norberg J McFarland Front7Maxine McCormick, Marlene Gordon. Middle George Gongaware Coach McMunn L CHEERLEADERS . . . LETTERMEN When the cry l.et's Go Knights rocked a field house or a gym you could be sure our six cheerleaders, dressed in gold and blue were performing. The Junior Varsity six, dressed in uniforms similar to the Varsity, led several cheers with them, lrwin High was especially proud ot these girls, Beginning the year with only three Lettere men this club Crew fast due to championship basketball and finally ended with thirteen members. To a Letterman it is necessary to compete in halt the quarters at a regular sea- son, The club sponsored a dance which was a great success and helped finance their an- nual Letterman's party which was held in the spring. JAY VEE CHEERLEADERS l., to R.--'Doris Medley, Donna Christman, Janice Cooley, Jean Sam, Lynn Holloman, Kay Daniels. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS L. to Rf 'Judy Dauler, Patty Reed, Freida Hensler, Irma Sumney, Jane Schade.