Maynard High School - Screech Owl Yearbook (Maynard, MA)

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cept for a beautiful block thrown by brother Gene, he probably would not have scored. These boys really played their heart out and I’m sure that the experience they have gained will help them in the years to come. John Veracka, ’48 FOOTBALL The other day as I walked through the corridor I noticed a poster urging students to try out for the Screech Old Staff. I was intrigued by the require- ments for the athletic department — write an ac- count of a game.” Easy, here’s where I could use my talents and win recognition. This is the ac- count of the game as I saw it: The Bears were playing the Tigers on the Bears’ home field, a clear, fast track. The toss was won by the Bears and they kicked off. The Tigers’ short stop caught the ball on their ten yard line, fumbled and the Bears’ back-fielder recovered. He swung at the ball with his right arm and sent it flying to Bears’ center, who upon catching it, ran down the field through Tigers’ battery line and on to a home run. Not even the goalies were able to stop him. The score stood 6-0 at the end of the first inning as Bears’ right tackle failed to gain the extra point, striking out. Again kicking off, the Bears recovered a second fumble of the Tigers but this time the runner en- countered interference. He missed a first down by a nose length. Too bad the left guard wasn’t the ball carrier. His nose is long enough to make two first downs. Back and forth went the ball, no gains made by either team. By now it w ' as the last part of the game, the second half of the second inning. It was Tigers’ ball now. They kicked off and their halfback -recovered the ball. Seeing no chance for a break through the line, the Tigers’ halfback gave the ball to the Bears’ center then on the clear end of the line, who, surprised by this, accepted the ball and ran down the field making a home run for the Bears. Still stunned, the half- back attempted to gain the extra point by throwing the ball over the goal line, but the interference caused a foul ball. This saved the day and ended the game in a tie, 6-6. This is the report as I sent it in. The next day in the mail I received, courtesy of the editors, an appointment to see a local optometrist and a psychiatrist. I don’t know what these men have to do with sportswriting, but opportunity knocks only once, so I’m off to keep my appointments! See you in the papers! Gloria Novick.. ’48 H: THE FOOTBALL SEASON Listen, my classmates and you shall hear About the football season this year. The best we’ve had for a long, long time, A good back field and a powerful line. Now here is where my story begins With Luker and Wasiluk, the touchdown twins.” First Wacky centers and passes the ball To husky Fritz, who gets ’em all ; Then a pass to Luker, that speedy racer Who can’t be caught by any chaser. With Spurrell and Tomyl doing their stuff The game really gets slightly rough. Russo, Gruber, Popieniuk, too Really prove what they can do. And the golddust twins” — Viola and White, At every game, will put up a fight. Without Greeno, Oskirka, Mariani and Bain, There just wouldn’t seem to be any game. Let’s give all the credit where credit is due, Penniman, Skirton, and Alberi too; All season long did they labor and work. Never a task did we know them to shirk. Our cheerleaders, too, over others did shine As they danced and pranced in their conga line. Their voices rang out at each Saturday game When they shouted and yelled till their tonsils were lame. Great praise w-e give to our coaches three Whose names will go down in history; They worked till they molded a mighty eleven. That promises victories in 47.” Viola Hytonen, ’48

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Knetlin -. H. Arcisz. Sl:iiidiii,e, H. Jones, D, Dionne. J. Klemola, B. Gripas, P. Blanchette, P. Higgins, T. VC ' liite.

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FIELD HOCKEY SQUAD Fin row. P. Blanchette, N. Stalker, P. Higgins, R. Carlscn, C. Whitney, H, Arcisz, T, White, C. Lehto, E. Jones. Second rotr: Miss D. Tierney, Coach, P. Murphy, M. Veracka, H. Palaima, A. Koskela, J. LeSage, D. Dionne, B. Hamilton, N. Chodynicky, B. Parker, A. M. Morton, A. Kaplan. GIRLS ' ATHLETICS Field Hockey Although liindered by a late start, poor equip- ment, and an unlined field, the Maynard High School field hockey team shoaed an enthusiastic spirit by faithful attendance at all practices. Miss Tierney undertook the task of molding a winning team out of an unorganized group of girls. We wish to thank Miss Tierney and want her to know that her efforts were appreciated by all of us. Field Hockey Teams FIRST TEAM Connie Whitney, Captain Bernice Hamilton Patricia Higgins Joan Le Sage Nancy Stalker Charlotte Lehto Helen Arcisz Teresa White Doris Dionne Helen Palaima Elizabeth Jones SECOND TEAM Roberta Carlson, Captain Alice Koskela Marion Veracka Nellie Chodynicky Patricia Murphy Ann Marie Morton Phyliss Blanchette Barbara Parker Veronica Krysieniel Jane Dockerty Lillian Hickey Manager — Ardelle Kane Assistant Manager — Janet Klemola First Game Acton at Maynard, October 16, 1946 First team Maynard 1 Acton 0 Second team Maynard 2 Acton 0 The girls opened the sea.son this year with a vic- tory for both teams over Acton. Although Acton put up a good fight, Maynard fought harder and defeated the strong opposition. The only goal for th.e first team was made by Teresa White. Jane Dotkerty made both goals for the second team. Second Game Weston at Maynard, October 23, 1946 First team Maynard 1 Weston 1 Second team Maynard 0 Weston 0 In this game the teams played valiantly but left the field with a tied score. The first team led their rivals by one point made by Helen Arcisz, until the last few minutes of the second half when Weston came through with a fast goal making the score 1-1. Neither of the second teams was able to score in this game. Third Game Maynard at Weston October 30, 1946 First team Maynard 1 Weston 0 Second team — Maynard 1 Weston 0 ( 23 )