Millvale High School - Millvalean Yearbook (Millvale, PA)

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NINETEEN HUNDRED FORTY VARSITY LETTERMEN Warren Wenner Weighing 165' pounds and reaching five fee-t ten inches, Red proved to be a great player. Constantly chattering, Red kept the spirits of our team on a high standard. By stopping almost all of the opposition's off tackle plays, he proved tio be one of the best tackles Millvale ever had. He 'played his best game against Etna High. Robert Derringer Plsaying his second year as a varsity member, Borp was considered the fastest man on the squad. Bob could be seen making large openings for our fast backfield and stopping the opposing backs. He is remembered especially for his performance in the Shaler game. Sam Hoak Although Sam weighed only 135 pounds, he was one of the main stalwarts of the line. His consistent line of cha-tter kept every team member on his toes. Sam's small stature enaibled him to sneak through small holes and stop the offensive backfield. In due respect to his offensive and defensive ability he was chosen as a guard on the AllfDistri-ct Team. Stan Siranovich Despite his lack of size Stan was one of the main cogs on this and last year's eleven. On the offense he proved a capable end by snagging what everybody thought were uncatchmble passes and by being a good interference leader. As a defensive player Stan always seemed to be in the midst of all the plays and played especially well against the heavier opponents. Robert Harkins His ability to catch passes was boosted by his immense height. Because of his wanting to win, Bob was often seen in scrapes which usually occurred when playin-g against our rival teams, Etna and S-haler. His 185 pounds at right end proigdlgo strengthen the right side of the line which was hazardous to the opposing 'ac e . Walter Kennedy This was Joe's first year on the team, and because he was a senior he had to work twice as hard to make the varsity. His ability to back up a line on the defense and his accuracy in passing on the offense won him a regular berth. Carl Hoak Cal played left 'halffback on this year's squad and proved to be a very good field general. His passing was supreme and his fast side stepping enabled him to mrake many large gains for the Indians. Only a Sophomore, he will receive his second football letter this year. james Lawson After playing his first two years as a Varsity center, jungle was shifted to quarter back and pnoved to be quite capable for this position. He was chiefly noted for his long distant punting which kept the enemy back in their own territory. Regis Randig Rudy is a hard stubborn guard playing his Hrst season as .a regular. Rudy could be seen at the bottom of almost every pile with the ball carrier's legs twisted in his arms. His high spirits and joking mood kept the team in a fighting mood. A Page Fifty-seven

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1 THE MILLVALEAN FOOTBALL SEASON Because of the lack of experienced players and loss of many star graduates of the preceding year, the team enjoyed a medixccre season, Though winning but one game, the team can boast of ties with Shaler and Etna, both strong elevens. The record for the season was one win, four losses and four ties. Coach 'McCarthy and Assistant Coach Tallman are Looking forward to a successful season in the fall because of the experience of many players and the advantage of having a trainf ing camp and a home Held. TEAM RECORD Millvale 6 f fffff f East McKeesport O Millvale 0 ffff Etna O Millvale 0 f f Freedom 0 Millvale 6 f f Avalon 6 Millvale O f f Shaler O Millvale O f Penn Township 27 Millvale O f Aspinwall 7 Millvale 14 f Avonworth 19 Millvale O f Edgewood 21 COACHES Head Coach McCarthy, a one time flashy quarterback fncim Duquesne Uni- versity, and assistant Kirk Tallman should be given much credit for endeavoring to develop better teams at Millvale. This year, for the Hirst time, they were successful in securing an adequate training camp for the players, which in all probability will prove a valuable move. Page Fifty-six

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THE MILLVALEAN Carl Seidl Although only a sophomore, Carl alternated with Joe Kennedy at center throughout the year. His superb tackling and backing up the line were helpful in many games. Much is expected of him in the next two years. Harry Klaas Though this was Harry's first year in football, he played in enough quarters tzo earn himself a letter. Because of an injured knee, he was forced to sit on the bench at the beginning of the year. When quite recovered, he was seen in action leading the offense on large gains. His height and weight will be needed on next year's squad. Edward Miklausic A fast sidefstepping right half for the Indians was Eta , He was chiefly noted for his brilliant defense on passing and was always intercepting the ball. Once in the open he was hard to stop :and often made large gains. His best game was at Avonworth. Albert Rosendick A small but hard right half back was Rosy , a dependable ball -carrier. Although not a regular, he managed to secure enough quarters to class himself a varsity member. He was outstanding for his line plunges which enabled 'him to make Hrst downs for his teammates. Edward Ruzomberka Because of an appendicitis operation in the latter part of August, Eddie was excluded from the lineup. His injuries healed after a ifew months' lay off and he Bnally managed to play the last game against Edgewood. George Roth Despite being a newcomer both in school and on the team, George, a rugged fullfback, finished the season with enough quarters for a letter. His greatest asset is his plunging ability which enabled the team to make those hard precilous feet for first downs. SUBSTITUTES The substitutes were john Britenbaugh, Frank Munson, James Shields, Herman Lipp, Robert Bluemling, Paul Knauer, Ellsworth Gosnell, Robert Zeppuhar, Paul Mihlfried, Earl Chambers, William Rakers and William Kuntz. Most of these boys played in games but did not earn enough quarters. This experience will prove helpful no them for next year. HONORED The Varsity Club extends a unanimous vote of thanks to Mr. Cishen, Mr. Wellinger, and Doctor Baldwin for the gold awards presented to the senior mem- bers of the school teams. Their interest will go far toward stimulating greater athletic prowess in wour student body. VARSITY CLUB To this club belong the lettermen of our football and basketball teams. Their main achievement is to present a delightful minstrel show each spring. Coach McCarthy is their enthusiastic sponsor, and Edward Ruzomberka their president. Walter Kennedy, Carl Seidl, Robert Derringer, Carl Hoak, Sam Hoak, Robert Harkins, Harry Klaas, Stanley Siranovich, James Lawson, Dan McCauley, William Riakers, Edward Miklausic, George Roth, Regis Randig, Elmo Marasti, Warren Wenner, Rsobert Pfischner, Edward Ruzomberka, Joseph Canonico, Frank Svach, Robert Zep-puhar and Paul Knauer are the members of this club. Page Fifly-eight