Morenci High School - Senior Yearbook (Morenci, MI)

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Tillie 'gasket 'gliiall flange ln Basketball just as in Football, coach Hesrick had a hard task confronting him, that of building up a team out of totally inexperienced players. For a month or more at the beginning of the season Schoonover took no part in play or practice, being still laid up with a strained knee. But in spite of all handicaps we feel that the boys have no reason to be ashamed of themselves. for they won just half of the games played. Taking it all in all we probably had an ordinary High School team, which we believe, under the circumstances, is all that could be desired. DONALD SCHOONOVER After Schoonover came bac-k into the game he formed the keystone of our offense and was responsible for most of the scores. His injury handicapped him still, but never- theless he frequently displayed all his old ability at dub- bling. pivoting. shifting and shooting. BRUCE SIIJERS Bruce. at center, had a hard position to fill and he worked hard to give a good account of himself. Through- out the season he showed a consistent improvement and we feel that his election to the eaptainey for next year is a well merited honor. NVALTER HILL Judging by the development shown this year Walter promises to become a valuable member of next year's squad. Whenever told to replace a man on the floor he went with a willingness and determination that is to be highly com- mended. , FlfllililS HODGE Q For hard. earnest practice and effort the prize proba- bly belongs to Ferris. Whenever the hall was open he could be found up there shooting baskets, running around the floor. and talking basketball. In addition to the regular hours of practice he could often be found up there on Sat- urdays and perhaps on Sundays. who knows? Indeed at times it was evenneeessary to drive him home in order to get some rest. WAYNE GRANGER Mr. Hesrick's ability to select the right man for the right position was shown when he placed Wayne at guard instead of at center. Probably no player or any team that opposed us this year could surpass him in getting up and picking the ball off the back board. This, coupled with his scoring ability helped greatly in the season's record. CORTLAND FOSTER Cort proved a good partner for Wayne, although he is short. Nevertheless because of his stocky physique he justified his schoolmates' confidence in his ability to keep the opponents from' scoring. 'Only occasionally did he al- low anybody to slip around between him and the basket. WALDO EMERSON ' Waldo was another player who improved steadily throughout the season and we feel sorry that he will not be- allowed to participate in basketball after the first se- mester next year, because with this year's experience he would no doubt give a good account of himself. DON BRINK By his season's record Don proved himself a good man to replace either of the regular guards. I-Ie was always willing to do his share and we predict a good season for him next year. -

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