Kaukauna High School - Papyrus Yearbook (Kaukauna, WI)

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J if f M, p ' 1 , i S HAIL TO UUR CHAMPIONS l934 Standing of Northeastern Wisconsin Conference W. L. T. Pct. Kaukauna 5 0 0 1.000 Menasha 4 1 0 .800 Shawano 2 2 1 .500 New London - 1 2 2 .333 Neenah 1 3 1 .250 West De Pere - 0 5 0 .000 In the football world today, there exists the question --- W'hich is the dominant quality, brain or brawn'? The 1934 football team seems to have settled the issue, at least locally. Into the face of innumerable odds, it bravely marched, defeating squads superior in size and brawn, but not brains. Designated by football critics as the dark-horsel' of the conference, it out- smarted them all to Win the championship. Moreover, it is the first unbeaten team ever to appear on this high school gridiron. Never before in the annals of Kaukauna High School has such an enviable record been established. VVe believe we may be justly proud. of the 1934 football team. Its morale, its record, and its co-operation left nothing to be desiredg on the contrary, it represents the acme of gridiron achievement. What it lacked in size it amply made up in aggressiveness. From the shriek of the starting Whistle to the crack of the final gun, the team played a smart, :superior brand of ball, so characteristic of Kaukauna outfits. Throughout the season, the squad was handicapped by numerous injuries. These injuries, instead of impeding the team's progress, only acted as an incentive to victory. Then too, the morale of the machine cannot be over- emphasized. At no time could one find them lacking in respect. Their fixed purpose was to make each game a stepping stone to glory, and this, coupled with a do-or-die spirit, was invincible. A spectator could not help but feel impressed by the team's spirit. Courage and determination were clearly written on each and every grim face. Suffice it to say that 4'pep and indomitable valor were always part of its make-up. Rarely was a player not able to say truthfully, 'AI have fought the good fight---f'

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Football Coach Little, who came to Kaukauna High School from Fennimore in 1929, was from the outset, active in increasing the scope of athletics by including tennis, intramural activities, track and gymnas- tics. In 1930, due to the paucity of veterans. his football and basketball squads had only slight success. However, the inex- perienced underclassmen showed great possibilities. The same green football team of 1930 turned the tables the next year by winning the championship. The cagers, showing great improvement, took fourth place. COACH PAUL E, LITTLE Menasha, in 1932, shoved the Littlemen into second place by defeating them, 7-6. The basketball team, winning second place in the tournament, was the best in years. The next year's football team was undefeated and untied, but had to forfeit five games. The basketball team, unfortunately, failed even to get to the tournament. In 1934, the Kawmen won second place in football, having been beaten by Menasha. The ill-starred cagers lost all but three encounters. It can be seen from the above data that Mr. Little is a remarkable coach. His success is perhaps due to his smart psychology, to his untiring efforts, and to the deep affection his proteges always have for him. ,--- - a Fi- . , f , '5' 1 af X 1 1' S' 5 4 Twelvs