La Porte High School - El Pe Yearbook (La Porte, IN)

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Norm Hubner Concludes Long Career at LPHS Dedication must be the middle name of Norm Hubner He is a replica of the small-town youth made good by serving the people of the community in athletics at LPHS for nearly thirty-five years. Hubner's involvement with LPHS athletics began in his high school days. He played varsity football and basketball for three years, ran track for two. and was the captain of the 1926 football squad He was known for his dependability, hard work, and consistency, all of which carried him through his career in sports. Hubner returned to LaPortc in 1943 after having coached at Knox High School for nine years Developing a fine athletic program at Knox, Hubner recreated the feat here in LaPortc Hubner's outstanding coaching accomplishment was in basketball. Under his guidance, the 1944 squad reached the state finals; his other round ball teams produced three sectional, one regional, one semi-state, and two NIC championships. His 1949 team was the last LaPorte squad to win a sectional championship. Hubner also coached football and baseball teams until becoming the first La Pone High School Athletic director in 194?. Hubner has done an outstanding ob of developing a «.ell-balanced sports program. He has directed many meets and relays in a number of sports, and his invitationals are highly praised around the state Mr. Hubner deponed from coaching «nth a show of dedication and accomplishment. So he leaves the post of athletic director. Hubner had been a tradition at LPHS since his playing days. The innumerable students that have come and gone truly appreciate the diligent efforts of Norman Hubner and wish him the best in retirement. IS

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STARTING RIGHT. CLOCKWISE Having played guard on «he basketball team foe the mighty Sheen, Huhncr was «he defensive mammy in every LaPottc game Hubner't sturdy face symbolized his career tn LPHS athletics Huboer presents Mike Radi with an award at the Lions Fall Sports Banquet FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Qiarlecn Cosand, Hubner, Earl Oolawiy, Scan Kbmc ak. Harold Reed, and Bob Miller all served in the Physical Education department in the mid 10's As well as other duties as athletic director. Hubner spew much time setting schedules and preparing invitational U

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