Lane Tech College Prep High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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SENIOR BASKETBALL With Coach Umbright starting his twenty-fifth year of coaching, we should have a team this season to live up to the past tradition of qualifying for the playoffs. After all, we have missed only five seasons of not being in the playoffs since Mr. Umbright took the helm in 1919. Unbelievable, but true, a sophomore is the Captain. His name is Bato Goverdarica, a returning letterman at forward. William Haag, starting his second season as a letter- man and in 4B takes care of the center position ably. Harold Karas, also in 4B, makes the trio of lettermen back from last year. His job is at guard. Jim Da¬ vis and Nick Charnota are dependable players on any team, this being Davis’ second year on the quintet and Char- nota’s first. Both 4B’s will complete the current season. A brand new find is Raymond Dankel at center, towering six feet two inches. Unfortunately, Ray is in 4B and will not be back next year. Edward Yung, a capable 3A man, is starting his second season at guard. Jerry Nagel and Arnie Voll- mer, reserve guards, have had previous game experience. Dave Halevy, a navy veteran with an hon¬ orable discharge is now back at his old position of guard. He was with the team of 1942-1943. Dave is now a 4B. JUNIOR BASKETBALL Fully refreshed after being last year’s undisputed North section champ¬ ionship, the ponies will return with five notable lettermen. Co-captains William Charnota and John Kosrow lead the champs. Of the five returning letter- men, three will graduate putting us in a vulnerable position. William Lakin stars at forward with John Kosrow and Arnold Marous the efficient guards. Five guards, William Charnota a 4B along with Ted Mason, a 3A, are ex¬ pected to keep the team in line without faultering. The center spot is taken care of by Don Simon starting his first season as a player, having been team manager last year. Albert Miroo in 4B is start¬ ing his second season and is expected to fill the gap that will be left by Ar¬ nold Marous at guard. Robert Ketter will also furnish ample strength for the team. Bob is a 4B. John Raczka, a 3B, will see much action as indicated in the practice games. Coach Schaefer is enthusiastic over the possibilities he sees in his players. Page one hundred

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GYMNASTICS Under the able leadership of Coach Klafs, Lane’s gymnastic team, which consists of the Novice, Intermediate, and Championship groups, has a very good chance of taking the city meet which will be held sometime in April. Don Klemp, the captain, and Larry Pauly, the co-captain of the team, along with Jerry Bruck¬ ner, Perry Mohlar, A1 Blau, and Joe Lo Bianco are a few of the returning lettermen who star on the horizontal and parallel bars. Also coming back this year is Irving Bedard, Lane’s star tumbler, who is not only state champ and runner up in the nationals but is also one of the only three persons in the world who can do a two and one half twist. Some of the more or less difficult stunts to perform are the hip circle, reverse giant, half giant, and cross hand uprise. FRESH-SOPH FOOTBALL Page ninty-nine

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Crew Ice Skating Lane’s junior and senior ice skating teams are preparing for competition this winter; the juniors with hopes of re¬ peating their title win and the seniors with the same idea minus the repeat. Coming back to bolster the strength of the junors will be Lewis Walter who is e.xpected to break the record for the 8:80. Jim Verden, John Yonan, and Richard Lundgoot will aid the returning veterans. Members of the senior squad are; George Astmus, John Alsterda, Richard Kiesel, James E’g, A1 Sturm, AlbertJa- cobzen, Raj ' Stepnanski, Fred Gilbertsen, Edward Dunlap. Just as soon as the ice breaks from the surface of Lin¬ coln Park Lagoon Lane’s crew will start practice for the new season. Our crew is a champion outfit, the juniors winning the city meet six consecutive times while the seniors repeated for five. Graduating this year is Ray Naras, a three year vet¬ eran. Ray Peters, a two year member, and Mort Gomberg, a senior stalwart will also leave via graduation. Most of ehe squad returns in the person of Sant Gosanko, a 4B two year veteran. Bob Wiese, Conrad Pryzbilski 3A, Shwenk, Dunn, Coxwin Harmon Loeb will be an alumni come January. Sport Highlights Page one hundred-one