Lancaster High School - Mirage Yearbook (Lancaster, OH)

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FOOT BALL TEAM. Top Row, left to right—Stretton, Kiefaber, Radebaugh (Bob). Rising, (Coach), Crook. (Mgr.). Dysinger, Waters, Middle Row—Corwin, Leitaker, Henadum. Alten, (Capt.). Foreman, Shaw. Roush. Bottom Row—Rissler, McCleery, Hershberger, McClintock, Fortier. Rudebaugh, (Art.)

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T HE ORBI T. 15 At the call of Capt. Alton, for foot- ball material, in September, about 22 candidates responded, and under the guidance of Coach Rising and the cap- tain. were soon whipped into shape for the first game of the season. This game was with Basil High on Oct. 1. The team proved to be all that was expected, for they cleaned up. on the 1 Hllliccans” with a score of 16-0. Although this was an overwhelming score, it did not suit our team, for in former years, they had simple wiped up the earth with them. The following week was fair week, so no game was scheduled, but the coach put the team through a severe practice every night. On Friday. Oct. 18. Columbus Cen- tral High was our victim. Although Central brought down a good support of about 100 students, it did not phase our team in the least, but only served to encourage good work. It was in this game that our star tackle Roush, rtiade so many gains. Almost every time he bucked the line it was for five or ten yards. Alien and McClintock also played their positions in old-time form. It does not need to be said that they are stars, for they have shown that in other years. Ellis of Central, did such starring as was done for the opposing team. We were well satisfied with the score with Central, repaying them for the drubbing they gave us in 1905. the score at the end of the game being 23-5. The next game was to have been with Everts High, of Circleville. but they did not materialize, so the game had to be called off. On Nov. 1 I.ogan showed a team on the gridiron, for the next in line. and. although Lancaster won, it was with a close score. The team was over- confident in what they could do. and seemed to be sure of the victory. The score at the end was 11-5 The next game was to have been with Logan on their grounds, but they cancelled, and word was received from Circleville that they would like a game for that date. Nov. 8. So l ancaster made its first and only Journey to the village of Circleville. to meet their team. The game was delayed till about 5:00 o'clock, and then only 10 minute halves were played. Luck was against us. for in the fore part of the game Circleville made the only touch- down and then failed to kick goal. This was the only defeat of the sea- son. The next game was scheduled with Delaware High, at Delaware, but they cancelled, and so the season. Although we did not play as many games as in former years, only once did the team go down to defeat. How the Team Lined Up. At center was Fortier. Although this was his first season, he played a very good game. On the right and left guards were found Waters and Leit- naker, Waters playing his position as well as any on the line. Leitnaker did the punting, and all knew that when he was called on to do so. he always responded with a 50-yarder. At right and left tackles. Crook and Roush were seen, both playing a steady game. On the right and left ends were Dysinger and Hershberger. At quarter was Radebaugh (Bob) who handled the team as only a veteran could. At full back was our captain. Alten. who made most of the gains. On each side of him were Foreman and McClintock. Foreman playing a fair game, considering that it was his other half, was always in the game, ready to make the necessary yards if called on to do so. As sub-quarters, were Kiefaber and Radebaugh (Art). Both handled the team well for young- sters. while Rissler. Stretton. Mc- Cleery and Benadum were ready to fill any of the other positions. The good work of the team of '07 is attributed to the coaching received at the hands of Karl Rising, ex-quar- ter back of Kenyon College team of '05. Boys’ Basket Ball. Boys' Basket Ball was confined mostly to the school league, which was formed the first of the season. The league was composed of four teams captained by Fortier. Kindler. Dysinger and Leitnaker. With the ex- ception of two. no games were played with other schools. The first one was with Circleville. and. although they beat us with a large margin, we can say that the team made a better showing than any other, in previous years. The second game was played with Logan, and although the game was a tie till the end of the last half. I,an- caster was at a disadvantage, the hall being so little that one could hardly turn around. Coming back to the league, we find that throe games were played every week, which afTorded much pleasure to the audiences. Leitnaker's and Fortier's teams be- ing the leaders, drew the largest crowds. The final game was played on the last Friday in March, and Capt. Leit- naker's team pulled down the jtennant of the league. Girls’ Basket Ball. When the Basket Ball season opened up. several of the girls held a meet- ing and formed a Basket Ball Club. Miss Norma Carmon was elected as Captain, and Miss Grace Courtright as Manager.. Two teams were formed and at once set to work practicing. Matched contests were played every Tuesday and Thursday to decide who should play on the school team. A game was scheduled with South High of Columbus for the 2Sth of Feb- ruary. at Lancaster. As this was the first girls' Basket Ball game ever played in Lancaster, a very good crowd was present, to witness it. Lancaster lined up with Misses Everett and Denton as centers: Misses Carmon (capt.) and Sturgeon as for wards, and Misses Courtright and Barr as guards, and the game was on. l«nn- caster scored the first basket in the first four minutes of play, then South seemed to find their feet, for they ran the score, till at the end of the second half it stood 11-1 in favor of South High. This was not a bad score for a be- ginning team, and if the girls had stayed to the game they would have no doubt made a very fast team. This game was the first and last game played during the season. It is hoped that next year the girls will continue to have a team. Base Ball. With Frank McClintock as captain, and Charles Miller as manager, the Base Ball team has been formed into a strong team. The first game of the season was played with I.ogan High, at Logan, on May !5th. which resulted In a victory for Lancaster with a score of ll-t. The second game was a return game with Logan, on our grounds, which resulted in a much better score, for

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T H E ORBI T. 17 the Haw Paters” had seen their weak places and had strengthened them. But It did no good, for Lancaster car- ried away the second victory, the score being 5-2. With this game the season was ended, and it is hoped that in future years Lancaster High can have as good a team as this year. Track Team. Under the guidance of Capt. Hersh- berger the Track Team is rounding into shape, which, although not as fast as last year's, promises to be all that is expected. R. E. C.. 08. THE TRIP TO CIRCLEVILLE. May the eighth, the day to which we had all been looking forward for sometime, finally came. On this day the oratorical contest was to occur at Circleville. Work went on as usual In the morn- ing until ten-twenty. Although the time of departure was twelve o'clock, it was after twelve-thirty when the three special interurban cars moved away from the station with the large delegation of over two hundred. All along Columbus street groups of ad- miring citizens viewed the pretty sight made by the waving pennants and heard, though perhaps did not enjoy, the noise of horns and whistles. We arrived at Circleville at two forty-five and as soon as we were off the cars, raised our beautiful banner and gave some yells with plenty of volume. The M. W. A. Band of Cir- cleville. met the party and conducted us to Memorial Hall, which had been thrown open for the use of the visit- ors. The residents and business men of the city had decorated in honor of their guests and on every side were streamers and gay pennants. On account of the rain which con- tinued almost incessantly during the day. the base ball game and track meet bad to be dispensed with. Pro- vision was made for this emergency, however, by opening to the visiting schools several of the halls of the city, where music was provided. But these amusements simply fur- nished preparation for the really great event of the trip—the oratorical con- test itself, which took place in Me- morial Hall at seven-thirty. It is impossible to describe the scene of a contest of this kind in such a way as to make it real. One must be in the midst of the seething cheer- ing. loyal-hearted boys and girls be- fore he can appreciate their enthus- iasm. In one of the many skirmishes which took place while the audience was assembling. I ancaster lost her beautiful new banner to some Circle- ville students. Nothing daunted, our color-bearers soon hoisted a group of smaller pennants accompanied by some frayed Circleville colors with a lemon attached. Ovr contestant. Russell Driver, occu- pied third place on the program. He did justice to himself and to his school in every way. His oration was a splendid one. well prepared and qually well given. He s] oke in a pleasantly modulated voice and held the attention of his audience from the very first. At the close he was pre- sented with a beautiful bunch of red roses by his fellow-students. The interest became intense as the time approached at which the decis- ion of the judges was to be announced. When Supt. Hard of Chlllicothe. Presi- dent of the Association, called Russell Driver to the platform, the enthus- iasm of the Lancaster people knew no bounds. They rose in one solid mass, waving the purple and gold and cluered until the hall was emptied. An impromptu reception was then ten- der d the successful orator in which every one had an opportunity to ex- press his congratulations. The party left Circleville at a late hour. Mr. Driver's oration. The Pathways to Our Greatness. is published in full elsewhere in this issue. On April 17 the Alumni committee of 190S composed of Mr. George Ris- ing. Mr. Clyde Cole. Mr. Thomas Cox. Jr., and Misses Helen Radebaugh and Madge McCoy, made their annual visit to the High School. Mr. Joe Gourlcy, '08 is now a teach- er in the Forestry Department at O. S. U. Miss Helen W. Whiley '05 Is in her Sophomore year at Vassar. Mr. Wm. Hannuin 'SO. who was vis- iting in Lancaster last fall, has re- turned to India to resume his mission- ary work. Mr. James Schopp and Mr. Harry Neal '03 graduate tills year at O. S. U. Miss Edna McOleery '03 is teaching Biology at O. S. U. Miss Kate Lowrlc '80. formerly a teacher in the Lancaster High School, has. during the past year, been teaen- ing in a private school In Orange. N. .1., and has recently accepted a i osl- tion in the George Junior Republic in Freevllle. N. Y. Mr. Rol Delaney '04 is taking a course at Washington-Jefferson Uni- versity. Washington. D. C. Mr. Karl Becker '05 is attending Wittenberg University. Miss Edith Hyde '04 graduates at O. S. U. this year. Miss Adah Stahl '05 is taking a course at lakeside Hospital, Cleve- land. Mr. Austin Cartwell '06. is now in his Sophomore year at Kenyon Col- lege. Miss Gladys Lupher and Miss Nelle D3l a cy '07. are attending Washing- ton Seminary. Mr. Morton Clover '93 is teaching in Johns Hopkins University at Bal- timore. Mrs. Harry Cox. formerly Miss Re- Ky. Mr. Carl Clay pool graduated in '04 from L. H. S. For his entire course he made an average of 98.4. April 24. of this year, he was elected to membership in the honorary literary fraternity of Phi Beta Kappa. The symbol of this organization is a k y and none are chosen to wear it except scholars of fine attainments. We con gratulate Mr. Clavpool and take pride in his success. Next year he will teach in the Philippine Islnids. Mr. Theodore Proxmire '99 is now practicing dentistry in Chicago. Miss Mary Sllbaugh. Mr Leon Mies se and Mr. Carl Bumgardner all of the class of '07. are attending O. S. U. Mr. John Gourley '05 |s in the State College of Idaho. Mr. George Hood '« 4 is taking a course In Forestry at O. S. U. Mr. Harry Howard '04 graduut s from the Law School at O. S. U. this June. GIRLS' BASKET BALL. Top Row—Left to right—Miss Barr. Miss Courtright, [Mgr.]. Miss Everett, Middle Row—Miss Sturgeon. Miss Denton, Miss Carmon, [Capt.) —————— ■ .... -i--------- - U. THE ALUMNI. hecca Wolfe '99. is now in Newport.