Kelvin High School - Kelvin Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Peter Grout Tackle One of the only two grade 10 first stringers, Peter was a valuable asset to the team this year and should be even more valuable next year. Walter Hollenburg End Another all-star but only a freshman. Walt was Mr. B’s joy of the up-coming crop. Mike Radcliffe Tackle A tackle, nicknamed “Speed” because of a certain spectacu¬ lar run and tackle in the first Daniel Mac. game. Gord Paziuk Guard Gord also had a broken nose during the season, but it did not attract as much attention as Long’s. Dennis Long Halfback Denny, another import from St. Paul’s was outstanding on the field because of his de¬ fensive play (not to mention his fore guard). Bob Stewart Linebacker The only “assistant” line¬ backer on the team, Bob plugged up his holes, mainly with his head. Marv Pearlman Safety The smallest first-stringer, Marv was the Clipper’s safety man, and few players got by him to score. Bud Gardner Linebacker Bud had just about the shini¬ est boots on the team but the dirtiest something else. Dale Downey John Gottfried Tackle Middle Guard A second year all-star, Dale was one of the co-captains of the team and as usual came up with quite a speech when asked. An all-star imported from St. Paul’s. He feared nothing except carrying a certain musical instrument on the bus. f st:; i ■ m [pH ft mi ■ ' ■ B . |r . 1 a . I $ i ■ ' m ' jM t • I ng| A ' jM , M M :v « r- { Vv . • -

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Jack Lazaruk Fullback Trojack’s running mate, big “Dum-Dum,” was certainly one of the unpicked all-stars on the team. John Trojack Fullback Kelvin’s football hero, a two- way all-star, finally scored against Daniel Mac in the final game. % - Chrys Pappas Halfback If you are wondering why “Greek” seemed to bob up and down in the huddlies, he was watching the clock. Why? Brian McLean Guard “Jake”, an all-star guard, was another of the football play¬ ing musicians who excelled in only one of the fields. Graham Simpson Quarterback The “Fabe” was the one back of the team who was ex¬ ceptionally adept at grass¬ picking. Rod Small Centre The centre of the team whose long snaps were usually watched with anticipation by Mr. Bolonchuk. Peter Hart Halfback A standout on both offence and defence, Peter was also one of the unnamed all-stars of the team. John Wilson Tackle A second year man, John was a tackle. He never ceas¬ ed to be late for practice. Curt Butterfield End The sauve, handsome, blond¬ haired end was an equip¬ ment manager’s nightmare but Yogi’s pride and joy when he caught a pass. Mike McKenzie End “The Prince” was exception¬ al both ways, taking over for John Morrow at end. Cleanest player in the league. 28

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Kelvin had not captured the city title since 1943-44, and before the final game, the odds were on Daniel McIntyre —about 5 to 3. But we had something Daniel Mac. could not crush—spirit— spirit and more spirit; not just team spirit but school spirit. Not for many years had so much support been evi¬ dent from the student body. So Kelvin had the desire to win, but this desire was not enough. The ability of the players was important. This skill was masterfully developed by the coach¬ es, Bill Bolonchuk, Mike Kachmar and Julian Himick. Although the team work¬ ed as a closely knit unit, some players did stand out. Brian McLean, a guard, and Dale Downey, a tackle were chosen all-stars on offense. Walter Hollenburg, an end, and John Gotterfried, middle guard were chosen all-stars on defence. But the pride of the team, and the foot¬ ball hero in Kelvin, John Trojack, was chosen as one of the only two two-way all-stars. He was the major scorer on Kelvin’s team, getting most of the touchdowns and a great number of single points. “The Troj” was chosen all-star for fullback on offense and line¬ backer on defense. But Kelvin had its injuries too. Ray¬ mond Schachter had his leg severely broken in practise one day, and was out for most of the season. John Morrow, who was a standout on defense, was ruled ineligible half way through the season because it was discovered that he had failed to write off an old supp. There were also many minor injuries. The most well known would be Dennis Long’s broken nose, because he had to wear a bird-cage fore guard. A little known fact is that Gord Pazuik also broke his nose. Although not everyone knew about John Wilson’s knocked- down shoulder, the majority of Kelvin students could tell you about it in grim detail. So we had the spirit and ability, but one more ingredient was needed to win the championship—determination. And Kelvin had determination—lots of it. Mr. Bolonchuk saw to that. Thus we won, after sixteen years, we won. I am sure the happiest person was Dr. Mc¬ Cullough who had waited those sixteen years for us to come through. But the team did it for the coaches, the school and most of all Dr. McCullough. Therefore, as long as we survive in this world of turmoil and confusion, we shall always remember — KELVIN CLIPPERS—CITY CHAMPS—1960! Mike Kachmar “Wild Bill” Bolonchuk Julian Himick Jim MacDonald PIGSKIN POSTSCRIPT Gerry Pope Ian Drummond Bruce Berman Gerry Mark 30