Monsignor Bonner High School - Bon Aire Yearbook (Drexel Hill, PA)

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Mike TALL MAN-At 6'5 Mike McGough employed his height to outjump the best in the league. His finest hour came at the Palestra against Cardinal Dougherty when he scored 16 points and pulled down more than his share of the rebounds. THE VIKING-This title depicts the fiery, never-say-die spirit prevalent in the play of Eric Erickson. In the Playoffs against Cardinal Dougherty, Erie led the team by pouring in 20 points. BOMBER BOB-Captain of this year's squad, Bob DeFino led the team to the Palestra with a 20.5 point average. His 33-point effort against Bishop Neumann in the last game of the season was the greatest perfor- mance of his high school career. Undaunted by pre-season predictions, the '61 Bonner hoopsters once again climbed to the top of the Southern Divi- sion in the Catholic League. Only a de- feat by a spirited Cardinal Dougherty five prevented the Friars from repeating last year's championship performance. Their success is a credit to the fine Work of coach Tom Sabol, who with only one starter returning from last year, built up a Well-balanced, highly-spirited team. Veteran Bob DeFino captained them to an 11-3 record. Eric Erickson, McG0ugh, Mike McCurdy and Mike Manning rounded out the starting five. The valiant determination, which they displayed while battling to the finals, earned them the admiration and gratitude of the entire school. THE COOL 0NE4Always calm but always alert, Mike Manning displayed the finesse necessary for a good forward. TALL if WW MR. DEFENSE-This is the name given to backcourt ace, Mike Mc- Curdy. Always on the alert for a stray enemy pass, Mike constantly broke up the offensive efforts of the opposing team.

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'sf s DONT FENCE ME IN-Bernie Constanza displays fancy footwork in an attempt to avoid a potential Roman tackler. Bernie is just one of the many stars rising for future years. 'TAKEN IXV 7'0YL.4!V0 BONNER'S BUSTLING J.V.'s get a workout along with the varsity. Their compelling spirit was rewarded by a successful 4-2 record. Many up-and- coming .l.V. players deserve special credit. Among them is Mike Carroll, a promising Junior back who displayed fine running ability throughout the season. Fellow Junior, ,lack Mcllhenney, possesses a fine passing arm, and his touchdown pass against La Salle gave promise of a bright future. These are just two of the many hopefuls who will fill the hill for the future varsity. ALONE IN THE SKY-Mike Carroll, hard-running J.V. halfback, demon- strates his versatility as he leaps high to gather in a Jack Mcllhenny pass. Dependable teamwork such as this was the key to the success of the J.V. team. A sv , .. :K , N- - W - - ff. ww an --me ffm Qgwyrgpr-w1,AtfM-.g!yfrsw'I1yjsQyjv'1N if C C Q A ,lf . Q , ii Q Q - V f 3 . ' ' ' M rr 1 if ' ' f'T?'l 'ii v H ' , .. if . ' V 1 R ,ff a P 4 I . ., wi' 5 C ' l . ' A , 1 at end K+ I if pyrp , 5 pppy 6 3 i vi , K. s , at f a - fr 25'!'f' Q t, ' , Y , ' ..-'rye' X Q A - i t 'C .. ' l ' Q ,. ,,,, 5' gf ' Li ' -fi kg . C Qi p

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'75 MIIWJ WM' Wi' REACHING THE TOP in his quest for two points is lJ1ll'kCOl1l'I ace Eric Erickson. His all around ability earned him honorable mention on this year's All-Catholic squad.