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TKe Athletic Association Ofijicers President Madeline Banta Vice President Carita Ackerman Treasurer Cecilia Bernhardt Asst ' Treasurer Georgiana Van Houten Secretary Katherine Suckow During our course at Montclair Normal wonderful changes have taken place in the A. A. From a mediocre and dormant institution, the A. A. has developed into a thor- oughly organized and vital part of the school. The first great step in making the A. A. something worth while was the adoption of a constitution. After weeks of patient and untiring labor the resultant work was produced, voted upon, and accepted. This constitution of ours is something of which to be proud, for upon several occasions when puzzling ques- tions have arisen, they have been easily settled by reference to the constitution. For the first time in the history of the school has the problem of awards been defi- nitely settled. Silver loving cups were awarded to the ti-winners of the track meet, and minature gold basket balls to the Varsity basket ball team. There are letters of one kind for members of varsity teams, other letters for those making second team, and numerals for class teams. The need for a peppy, enthusiastic cheer leader was keenly felt, and by tryouts and popular vote one w as chosen. There have been two of these lucky people who have had the privilege of cheering our teams on to victory. They are Gertrude Bogart and Lydia Bender. When we consider the years of athletic experience that most schools have, we realize what a remarkable showing our teams have made since the reorganization of athletics in the fall of 1920. In their flashing scarlet, they have done much in a short time to estab- lish an enviable record. These wonders have been accomplished through the wholehearted co-operation of the student body, and the ceaseless efforts of Miss Grosscup and Miss Noble. The keynotes for success in any Athletic Association are pep, punch, performance. We have begun well, but let us not be content merely with a good beginning. It ' s up to every member of the A. A. to show her spirit, ?..nd do all within her power to make oui Association one of the strongest factors in the school. BASKET BALL Here, throw it here! Don ' t push! Shoot! Shoot! These, plus the shrill notes of the referee ' s whistle followed by the martial call of Foul were the shouts and noises which came from the Gym once M. S. N. S. settled down to produce a girls ' basket ball team. Inside the swinging doors human beings were wildly leaping like jumping-jacks and monkeys on strings, varying these antics occasionally by desperately pursuing an elusive basket ball the whole length of the gym floor. However, under the adept guidance of Miss Noble jumping jacks and monkeys were seen less frequently, and even that impossible basket ball became less elusive and seemed to fit more naturally into one ' s hand. Follow- ing weeks of practice final choice of varsity team was made with Wilentz as captain. Looking backward through the annals of history we find the greatest never passed through this vale of tears without tasting defeat. This being the case not much discour- agement was felt when our team was defeated by Glen Ridge. Even after they again took 25
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the honors in the return game, faith in the team was still unshaken, and on Jan. 5, Mont- clair gained its first victory by defeating Newark Normal School of Physical Education. A double victory over this school was destined, for Montclair again took the honors by the wide margin of I 4 points. Some of the sweetness is taken out of victory when defeat is met wiih a smile, and this psychology was put into effect when South Orange darkened our horizon winning the game by 3 small points. The team next journeyed to Bloomfield and returned in the com- pany of Peter Gloom for Bloomfield won by four points. However, in the return game, Montclair returned the compliment, and sent Peter back to Bloomfield by a score of 24-14. The game at Butler proved to be a magneto for speed and clever pass work on the part of both teams. The score was tied at the end of the game, but in the extra 5 min- utes allotted, Montclair piled up 12 points to Butler ' s 3, and gained another victory. But- ler ' s return game proved to be another exciting and fast game, but this time Butler went home the lucky victor by one point. Next in line for defeat came Montclair High. Remembering the defeat in hockey, our team went into the game with a determination that was not to be thwarted, and came out victorious with a lead of 20 points. The games which were played with our co-mates and brothers of Newark Normal, proved to be two of the most interesting and exciting games of the season. The first game was played on the Newark court. Besides its wonderful team, Newark had representation and student support of which any school might be proud. A finer, faster cleaner game is seldom seen, and a few lucky shots toward the end plus the student support gave the blue ribbon to Newark by 3 points. When Newark came to Montclair, again the student support was good. This time, however, Montclair had equally good support, and after another swift and thrilling game our team emerged the victor by 1 3 points, another instance which goes to prove that rooters are the power behind the team. To end this eventful season Montclair accepted a challenge from Summit High to play them on their court. Summit had a record of which they boasted and were justly proud for they had not met defeat on their own court in six years. It took Montclair to break this record, and against a famously swift and clever team, our team won by the score of 19-18. Praise, congratulations, and honor are due those girls who helped Montclair win. It was a thrilling victory with w hich to end the season. The schedule for this season is the finest the school has ever had. Games have been arranged with five Normal schools, and five of the best High schools in the state. With Hansen as captain the team is undoubtedly the best the school has ever had. The first three games have been smashing victories, and the future promises an equally unblemished record. Schedule for 1921-1922 Newark Normal: Home, January 10: away, March 8. Paterson City Normal : Home, January 1 1 ; away, March 1 3. Montclair High : Home, January 1 6 ; away, February 2 7. Trenton Normal: Home, January 20; away, March 10. Glen Ridge High: Home, February 15; away, January 24. Union Hill: Home, February 8; away, March 17. Summit High: Home, March 3; away, February 10. Bloomfield High: Home, March 22; away, February 13. Stroudsburg Normal: Home, February 25. 26
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