Miami Norland High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Miami, FL)

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Norlaml scored! However, the Viking players arenht the only ones going wild as Notlandk stands burst forth in a wave of Mustangs Tamed By Spirited Norland Team Traveling thirty miles to the north, Norland invaded Pompano Beach only to be rudely repulsed. The Vik- ings were unable to move offensively, the one really eep drive in the fourth quarter being frustrated by penalties. Pompano, led by their halfback Cabot Knowl- ton, piled up a 26-0 margin for another disappointing etback for the Vikings. Climaxing the season in the same vein as it was pened, Norland slaughtered outclassed McArthur by score of 31-6. Quarterback Warren Whittaker, making his last varsity game a good one, stole the show for the ictors. He ran for two touchdowns, from 6 to 14 yards ut and hit junior end, Gel Shearon, for two more. he Victory enabled the Vikings to Hnish the year on Victorious note. As the juniors sparked the Victory, ext yearhs squad promises to be especially exciting. enthusiatm. The Vikings continued the game in just this vein and the fmal outcome was an 186 victory for hustling Norhmd. Battered but still eager, Frank Zaitchek muses over the game as he attempts to catch hit breath in a moment of rest.

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Top-Ranked Schools Defeat Proud Vikings In one of their greatest efforts of the year the Vik- ings were frustrated in their attempt to upset a strongi Stranahan unit. Norland, trailing 6-0 at the half, stormed back and scored with 10:50 remaining in the game as the Whitaker-Lasseter combination hit: paydirt again. The extra point was good and the Vikings had only to hold on to win. Their hopes were dashed when Stranahan punched through two minutes later for the score, giving them the 12-7 victory. Students eagerly looked forward to the annual clas With Edison. Norlandbs lack of depth hurt as the might Red Raiders rolled to a 25-0 victory before 4,500 in the Orange Bowl. The Norland offensive unit couldnb seem to get started. When they did get moving in the second half, the drives were stopped at the 29 and 28. Meanwhile, the defense found Edison,s usually ground bound offense hard to contain, since they surprisingl took to the air for three touchdowns. Having lost some of their steam in their encounter with Edison, the Vikings charged into an inspired Fly- Another six inches and he would have had it! groans ing L team Which was seeking to atone fOr their first Tom Flz'ppo as the Vikings barely miss another long gainer- loss of the season the previous week. The result was a 34-6 defeat. Starring offensively for the Vikings in an otherwise long night was fullback John Lasseter who gained 24 yards rushing and 32 yards in passes. Arrhie Turner, about to be brought down by a swift Reaching out to haul in a swing pass, Gray Grodzicki is set upon Aquinas guard, grimaces as he waits for the jawng impact. by a herce North Miami line backer in the hardfought contest. 158

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Coach Alexander takes time before the end of a Our ogemive line must move forward with vigah, exclaims Coach Daw- close game to order a pizza and some garlic rolls. kins after a couple of missed blocks cost the Vikings a critical touchdown. NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL COACHES-Bottom Row: Coach Stolk, Coach James, Coach Springer. Top Row: Coach Varon, Coach Southard. gm? wmk