Myers Park High School - Mustang Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Bob Cordle famed for his broken- field running, skirts end for yardage against Asheville. Tackle by Beaver was an often heard phrase from the press box as demonstroted here by Hal with an assist by George Cutter. Butch Gallagher, remembered for his 92 yard touchdown sprint against Central, carries the ball. Qnddevs place e g (ltd in sfafc, Stung by graduation losses and playing Triple A for the first year, the Mustangs had a very suc- cessful ' 58 season. In the opening game, the Steeds romped the North Mecklenburg Rebels 21-0, with the stylish quarterbacking of Hal Beaver, an excellent replace- ment for Ray Farris. Sparked by the first win of the season, the Mus- tangs took on the one touchdown-favored Central. In the first few seconds, halfback Butch Gallagher caught the opening kickoff and raced untouched 92 yards for the first score. The jazzed-up eleven did not stop with one touchdown. Hal Beaver ran the option beautifully, and the result was a 28-6 upset over Central. After losing to Salisbury in the worst defeat in two seasons, the Mustangs went on the road to dis- mantle the Burlington Bulldogs. Burlington would not co-operate; they dismantled themselves. The Myers Park line recovered kicks, centers, and fum- The stubborn Mustang defensive wall closes in on Salisbury. bles all evening. Tommy Blanton replaced Hal Bea- ver at quarterback and connected to Ronnie Moser and Bill Tourtellot for an aerial assault to humble the Bulldogs, 30- 1 2. Although defeated by one point in their en- counter with Asheville, the mighty Mustangs jour- neyed to Gastonia to melt the Green Wave. After Hal Beaver suffered a head injury. Tommy Blan- ton directed the attack with passes to Bob Cordle and to Bill Tourtellot. The final score was 19-14. After losing Homecoming to Greensboro, the meeting of the upsetters took place when the Mustangs faced the Harding Rams, a 7-point fa- vorite. The Myers Park gridders came out onto the field fired up and ready to go. Bob Cordle gave the Mustangs their offensive spark but the line was the thing. Stalwarts like John Newitt, Paul Potts, Paul Stork, Richard Scott, Jerry Mitchell, Bill Wallace, and Joe Cox held the game to an exasperating 0-0 tie. Gastonia ' s attack fails before the defensive prowess of the steeds!

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SntfiusiasUc school spirif qualifies students for Mustang CluS MUSTANG CLUB MEMBERS SORT CLOTHES for rummage sale. First row: Morrison Lowronce, Vice President; Susan Meo- chom. Secretary; Dickie Lee, President. Second row: Anne Bare- foot, Mary Lucas, Alma Cordle, Anne Cordle, Cynthia Blythe, Sarah Herring, Carole Slaughter, Nancy House. Third row: Bill Sanford, Wallene Threadgill, Barbara Hanks, Kenny McArver, Betsy Glenn, Harriet Hester, Donna Woodside, Blanche Willard, Bob Cordle, Doodle Myers. Fourth row: Mr. Clooninger, Ad- visor; Dot Poole, Caro ' e Lane, Tom Moore, Tom O ' Brien, Freeman Barber, Neal Cheek, Paul Barefoot. The aim of the Mustang Club is to boost school spirit. Members, selected on the basis of their loyalty, sit together at football and basketball games and form a lively nucleus for the cheering section. Activities of the Mustang Club are guided by the Executive Council made up of the of- ficers, the advisor, and representatives from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. High- lights of this year ' s club projects were selling pennants and holding a rummage sale. The funds raised were used for decorating the school for pep rallies and for publishing bas- ketball programs. Mr. Cloaninger acted as the club advisor. For that finishing touch, for that extra special dash, the lettergirls and majorettes were always on hand to stage half-time shows during football season and to bear our colors proudly in public appearances with the march- ing band. Each group worked on its own to master marching and drill techniques, and they spent long sessions practicing during sixth period and after school with the band. The majorettes, with the assistance of their advisors, Mrs. Lancaster and Mr. Mims, de- vised many new costumes and routines for half-time shows. Spectators taking a breather in the middle of a tense game were entertain- ed by these girls who assisted the band in intricate marching patterns and precision drill performances. HIGHSTEPPING SCHOOL SPIRIT is their specialty. Nancy Duvall, Head Majorette; Susan Favor, Mary Meade Owens, Rosalind Rollins. ALWAYS ONE STEP AHEAD of the band are Lettergirls: Wallene T hreadgill, Mebane McDonald, Terry Flynn, Barbara Martin, Sandra Stellings, Head Lettergirl; Sandra Summerville, Martha Rogers, Libby McNeely, Donna Woodside, Ann McClintock. 19

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I { SCHEDULE MP 21 North Meek. 0 MP 28 . . Central 6 MP 6 Salisbury 36 MP 30 Burlington 12 MP 6 . . Asheville 7 MP 19 . Gastonia 14 MP 12 Greensboro 35 MP 0 . Harding 0 MP 38 . . . East Meek. 7 MP 21 . West Meek. 0 The M. P. bench lends support to Cordle against Salisbury. Hal Beaver comes out on top again. Capture city crown. In a tie with Harding for first place in the city, the Horses of Myers Park met the Eagles of East Mecklenburg. With Hal Beaver playing his best game, scoring eight points (all with his right foot), the Mustangs stomped the Eagles 38-7. Beaver threw passes to ace ends Tourtellot and Moser and to speedy Bob Cordle. Lou Sullivan was a consis- tent ground-gainer and Tommy Blanton churned 85 yards for a punt return. Winding up the 1958 season, the Myers Park Mustangs snowed West Mecklenburg 21-0 with a merciless aerial attack by Tommy Blanton. Horses on the ground attack were Lou Sullivan and Bob Allen. On the All-City teams, Myers Park placed Hal Beaver, Bill Tourtellot, and Bob Cordle. On the All- Mecklenburg team, Myers Park placed Hal Beaver, Bill Tourtellot, Bob Cordle, Bill Wallace, and Jahn Newitt. In the Shrine Bowl Game, Myers Park plac- ed at quarterback, Hal Beaver. The Mighty Mustangs of 1958 are, first row: Ronnie Moser, Tommy Blanton, Hill Wellford, Captain Dave Underwood, Butch Gallagher, Phil Burns, Paul Potts, Bill Gilbert. Second row: Vance Cockerham, Jack Hardy, Jerry Mitchell, Pat Ellison, Joe Cox, Bo Willard, Bruce McClure, Bob Allen. Third row: John Newitt, Jay Rogers, Bill Skidmore, Ritch Harris, George Cutter, Richard Scott, John Soldati, Lou Sullivan. Fourth row: Paul Stork, Bobby Hardin, Hal Beaver, Bill Wallace, Bill Tourtellot, Bob Cordle. I