Lake Forest High School - Forest Trails Yearbook (Lake Forest, IL)

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Above, Ted Olson 1315 attempts a free-throw during the holi- day tournament game with Arlington Heights. Awaiting the outcome are teammates Bill Johnson 1265, Pat Reilly 113j, and Don Jensen 1142. With five of last year's lettermen returning to the hardwood this year, the varsity basketball team enjoyed a successful season of exciting basketball. Un- der the coaching eye of Mr. Arthur Serfling, the Scouts came through witha rec- ord of five wins and nine losses to place fifth in the conference. There were many exciting moments duringthe season including the first game with Woodstock and McHenry both of which the Scouts won by very close margins. Lake Forest won twice over the last-place Libertyville Wildcats and ended the season well by upsetting a strong Zion quintet. Senior Ben Froelich led the Scouts' offensive attack during the season with a total of 182. points, and Junior Ted Olson was runner-up with 166 points. Bill Johnson and Ed Olson, both Juniors, added their share by netting 118 and 89 points respectively. This year's lettermen are Frank Becker, Ben Froelich, Don Jensen,Ronnie Johnson, John Jones, Dave Moore, Ed Olson, Pat Reilly, Laurie Ullmann, Don Volpe, Bill Johnson, and Ted Olson. Varsity and Junior Varsity players: Back row, left to right, Coach Arthur Serfling, Laurie Ullmann, Don Jensen, Larry Smith, Ted Olson, Gary Patton, Ben Froelich, Don Watson, Pat Reilly, and Jayvee Coach Leo Gilchrist. Front row, left to right: Frank Becker, Bill, Johnson, Don Volpe, George Ekdahl, Byron Prais, Manager Phil Schneider, Tom Knez, Ed Olson, Skip, Swan, and Manager Dave Burns.

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John Jones drives in for a lay-up shot during a hard fought game with Arling- ton Heights. Teammate Pat Reilly 1131 moves in for a rebound. . . .ON THE HARDWOOD CONFERENCE STANDINGS Won Lost Barrington 14 O Crystal Lake 12 Z Zion-Benton 8 6 Woodstock 6 8 Lake Forest 5 9 Warren 5 9 McHenry 5 9 Libertyville 1 13 During the season there were many serious moments as well as happy ones as is shown in the pictures be- low. At the left coach Arthur Serfling gives guarding instructions to Ted Olson 1313, while Ben Froelich 1223, Don Jensen 1141, and Ron Johnson 1425 rest during a time out. At the right Dick Trost 1301, Froe- lich, and Mr. Serfling express their joy during the closing minutes of the first Woodstock game which La ke Forest won.

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The cheerleaders did very well in keeping the school spirit up through defeats as well as victories this year. The cheer- ful girls pictured above are, left to right, Shirley Todd, Sue Nisbet, Bea McClory, Diane Penrod, and Ann Stephens, Ann Geraghty is not shown. JUNIOR-VARSITY BASKETBALL Coach Leo Gilchrists' Junior Varsity basketball team had a successful season in which they won ten games and lost only eight. ln North Suburban Conference play the Scouts broke even, winning seven and losing seven games. This record enabled them to finish fifth in the conference standings. High scorer for the Scouts was Tommy Garrey with a total of 123 points. Close behind were Ron Johnson and Byron Prais with 106 and 98 points respectively. Co-Captains of this year's team were George Ekdahl and Tom Garrey. Sophomore Junior Varsity letter winners were Skip Swan, George Ekdahl, and Tommy Garrey. Larry Smith, Don Watson, Garry Patton, Byron Prais and Tom Knez were juniors receiving letters. Managers were Roy Ru- bin and Phil Schneider. Throughout the campaign, the Jayvees steadily im- proved. During the last few weeks of the season, they finished with a rush, winning five out of six games which pushed their season record over the .500 mark. Byron Prais drives in for a lay-up during the game with Woodstock . J UNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL The Jayvee gridders under the coaching of Mr. Thomas Short attained their best record in several years. Playing only six games,the Scouts piled up an impressive record offour wins, one loss, and one tie. Operating off the T-formation, thelayvees roll- ed over opponents with their fine running and pass- ing attack. Standouts were Tom Garrey at quarter- back, Ron Johnson and Francie McGowan at half- backs, Ken Jackson at tackle, and Pat Reilly and George Ekdahl at ends. Sophomores receiving Junior Varsity letters were Roy Rubin, Wally Trezise, Pat Reilly, Steve Nisbet, Jim Anderson, Andy Cascarano, Stew Griffith, Karl Nogel, Tom Garrey, and Ken Jackson. Juniors were Clayton Lichtenstein, Larry Smith, and Dave Burns.