Kent State High School - Statesman Yearbook (Kent, OH)

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The S Association R. Bohecker-Football M. Daltorio--Football, Basketball, Baseball F. Dangler-Football, Baseball, Track C. DeLeone--Football, Baseball - J. DeLeone-Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track L. DeLeone-Football, Track, Baseball F. Gombert-Football L. Hall-Football, Basketball, Baseball R. Hall-Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track C. johnson-Baseball, Tennis A. Ludick-Baseball P. Meeker-Tennis M. Metzler-Basketball J. Mullock-Football . R. Stopher-Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track, Tennis V. Thomas-Football, Basketball Mgr., Baseball L. Van Deusen-Football, Basketball, Baseball, Track B. Whyte-Football, Baseball H. Woodworth-Football Margaret Bourne--Basketball, Tennis Antonio DeGregio-Basketball Alice Elgin-Basketball, Tennis Bernice Fisher-Basketball, Track Gladys Gibson-Basketball Helen Herwig-Track Eunice Smith-Basketball 56

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Individual Write-ups of Lettermen. Joe DeLeone, the greatest scholastic star ever developed at Kent State High takes his leave with the class of '25, The Triple Threat Man or the Four Sports Star as Joe is sometimes called, deserves these names accredited him. In football Joe was in the limelight in nearly every game. Carry the ball on an end run or buck, pass, punt, or drop-kick, Joe could do all equally well. In defense, Joe was the mainstay of the team, always in the play. breaking it up, tackling the man with the ball. Making the All Trolley League Team for three consecutive years, in foot- ball, is one of his achievements. This is an honor no other player in the Trolley League has yet attained. Joe was the only letterman to receive four bars on his football letter, the bars denoting years of service. He is also a star in other sports. playing well at any position. ln football Joe's position is fullbackg he has also been captain. In basketball he played guard or forwardg in baseball, pitcher and fielder. Joe may go to John Carroll or to Ohio State after graduating. Martin Daltorio, familiarly known as Klart, has been one of the mainstays of Kent State Athletic teams for several seasons. ln football Mart has played guard and halfback regularly for three seasons. His line plunging was a feature of the 1924 football season. Mart is heavy enough for any high school or college team, and he always keeps going. He is not a sensational player but whenever the Blue and White needed a few yards badly, lVIart was usually the man called to make them. This year is his first year on the basketball team but he will be greatly missed on the 1926 squad. He played a steady game at forward or guard. ln baseball he is a brilliant performer at second base. He is strong on grounders and is a heavy bitter. He has shown up well in interclass track meets for the last three seasons, especially in throwing the heavy material. He broke the discus record when a Sopho- more. Mart's services will be missed at State High. Ohio State may be his des- tmation. Robert Stopher, commonly called Bob, proved during the last two years to be one of the best athletes at Kent State High. This year was his first year on the football squad. His stellar work made him an outstanding athlete. Bob is a fast runner and he displayed his speed on end runs at Bedford and Ravenna. His ability to run also made him a track star. Running away from everybody has gained him a reputation as a 100-yard dash man. Bob not only runs fast but he also runs long distances. He won the inter-class cross country run with many yards to spare. Bob was our 1925 basketball captain. His good work on the quintet being away above average. He plays well as either guard or forward. His good work and his good eye in the Falls game will not be soon forgotten. Bob is a flash at third base, literally eating up grounders. He is also a dependable hitter. He also earned a letter in tennis, doing good work in the Trolley League Tournament. Bob Stopher is the only man this year to earn five letters, an envied accomplishment. Robert Hall, also called Bob, came to State High from Ravenna. Bob is the biggest athlete at Kent State High. He weighs 230 pounds and measures 6 ft. 4 in. in height. ln football Bob was a regular stone wall: plays by opponents never suc- ceeded if they came his way. Bob was virtually a tower of strength to the team. His size made him invaluable as a guard on the basketball team, his defensive work saved many games. ln track Bob is at his best in throwing the discus and in heaving the shot. Bob has the inter-class record for the discus throw. ln baseball he is a dependable pitcher and a heavy hitter. Bob Hall is a four-letterman. He and Dal- torio are the only Seniors who have not missed a second of a football game during the last two seasons. ' 57