New York Military Academy - Shrapnel Yearbook (Cornwall on Hudson, NY)

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fs! ,, .fi- ., .. ,- EMR M TRACK C oath .................... ....... Assistant Coach ...... Axsistant Coafh ...... Captain .............. Manager ....... .................,................ THE TEAM Anderson, D. D'Amore Hamilton, Benedick DeMicco Holloran Bird, G. Dunn, W. Klein Chevalier Fedon Lewis Corkery Flemm Mascola Coulias Franck Minervini Crilly Gardner Natell Viola THE RECORD Mount Saint Michael ...,.. Port Jervis .,......,............ R.P.I. Frosh ..... Adelphi ............. Stony Brook ...... Irving School ....., Mr. Hade Mr. Guarnaccia Mr. Davidson Minervini Berse R. Pauchey Pfeil Rose Scotti Silverbach Stepat Vidmer N.Y.M.A. Opponents 40 75 . 70 45 . 49 64 . 41 63 . 34 70 . 72 4 1 Page One hundred eighty

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NI ll Lv LACROSSE HE LACROSSE TEAM pulled through with Hying colors again this year, even though they were up against hard and big teams. The team saw from the first game that they would be on top under the line coaching of Captain Evans of West Point. He deserves much more credit than we can give him. It was his slaving and driving that made the team what it was. The first game of the season was with Manhasset, the Metropolitan champs. Because of a little mix-up of the schedule, this was an unexpected game. But without a kick, our team went out on the field and gave all they had for the Maroon and White. The team anxiously awaited the game with Stanton, and a victorious cadet team walked off the field with the honors of the day. Govea, along with the rest of the team, showed many snappy shots which resulted in goals. Our team put up a good fight with the Friends Academy lacrosse team. Due to a little misunderstanding between both teams there was a short mix-up which ended in friendship on the parts of the teams. There was an over- time period of seven minutes because the scores of both teams were even. It ended up with the visitors winning by one point-5 to 4. The third and next to last defeat of the season was suffered at the hands of Yale Frosh. Our stick work along team work was of the best, but our opponents a little too fast. It was an excellent game, and went through it with the same old spirit well the Corps of Cadets. with our were just the team known to Page One hundred seventy-nine

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. 'W TRAC K F ALL THE PRAISE given to the various teams in spring sports, a generous share belongs to our track team. Despite certain handicaps, they strove to make a fine show- ing and really gave creditable performances. The cadets had but two days of actual practice before the first meet, with Mt. St. Michael, and under such cir- cumstances, one can readily understand our defeat by 75-40. However, we did star, through Nelson and Natell, by winning the javelin, discus, and shot put. Although both of these men were comparative newcomers to their events, they exhibited promise of able support. After this initial defeat, the team met Port Jervis with blood in its eyes. The cadets avenged their loss with praise- worthy winning performances. Hamilton and Minervini contributed a good deal of the effort that brought the final score to 70-43. R.P.I. Freshmen proved our second downfall, and, oddly enough, several events were won by a graduate of N.Y.M.A., now among the R.P.I. Freshmen. An unfortunate lack of practice again played havoc with our team but every man gave his best and fought enthusiastically for points. Adelphi Academy, one of our strongest rivals, must have been especially determined to obtain a victory. Their lead in the 63-41 score was gained only after the hardest possible effort on their Part against the cadets. Everyone will remember the fiery-haired individual who almost might have replaced the entire Adelphi team. N.Y.M.A. gained a well-earned victory School. We were in good physical condition and mentally eager for the meet-result, a score of 72-41. over Irving If ever a hard-working team was seen, it was in the meet with Stony Brook. After a very tiring overnight hike, no one felt particularly fit for any exercise. Our defeat of 70-54 cannot be considered a disgrace, viewing the handi- caps under which the meet was held, especially after the way we went through that day. Much credit is due Mr. Hade, track coach, and Mr. Guarnaccia and Mr. Davidson, assistant coaches, for their continuous efforts toward the betterment of the team in both physical and moral standards. One who has seen the cadets' performances will vouch that noticeable effects were wrought. Then too, we must give credit to many of the cadets, both old men and new. Minervini, captain of the team, Viola, Hamilton, Franck, Natell, Nelson, Fedon, Silver- bach, Clark, E., and Crilly all have records they may well be proud of. In summary, congratulations to a hard-working team: may your courage, ability and endurance be passed on to your successors. THE RELAY TEAM Minervini Hamilton Franck Viola Page One hundred eighty-one