North Gallia High School - Echo Yearbook (Vinton, OH)

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Coaches Congratulate Co-Captains Head Coach Paul Aikman and Assist- ant Coach Noel Heister congratulate the two hard-playing co-captains, Phil Saunders and Jack Smith. Said Coach Aikman, Jack and Phil have displayed tremendous enthusiasm and sportsmanship throughout the season. Four Seniors Play Last HS. Game Four seniors will be graduated from North Gallia High School. They are Phil Saunders, David Justus, Roger Pel- frey and Bob Ratliff. Phil, who is 128 pounds of dynamite won All S. V.A. C, honors. David supplied inspiration on the de- fensive line, Roger was versatile and displayed fine efforts at many positions. Bob gained All S, V, A, C, honors for tremendous ability as halfback and quarterback. ME VLSITUR TU EU

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Football Opened The 771 Sport Calendar H ME vlnuurc at a NORTH GALLIA'S FOOTBALL TEAM was supported by 27 loyal boys. Despite a final 3-6-1 record giving North Gallia a third-place tie in the Southern Valley Athletic Conference, the North Gallia Squad members never lost their will to fight for victory. Behind the leadership of Phil Saunders, Bob Ratliff, and Jackie Smith, the young team gained invaluable experience for future seasons. FIRST ROW: Stanley Payne, Jack Smith, Dwight Campbell, Loren Neal, Bobby Ratliff, Roger Pelfrey, David Justus, Phil Saunders, Larry Hemby, Tony Glassburn, Larry Justus, Don Justus. SECOND ROW: Assistant Manager, John Russellg Assistant Coach, Noel Heisterg Kimberly Hall, James Ratliff, David Wickline, Larry Camden, Larry Pelfrey, Harvey Brown, T. Jay Robinson, Danny Easton, Ted Staton, Head Coach Paul Aikman. THIRD ROW: Jerry Roberts, Keith Saunders, Billy Petrie, Steve Eddy, Bill Phillips, Phil Hollenbaugh. Coaches Discuss Game Discussing the strategy of the first game Assistant Coach Noel Heister, Head Coach Paul Aikman, and Manager John Russell sense the excitement of the fans. BELOW: At the end of a challenging season three deserving boys llll were named to the 1971 Football S,V.A,C. honor team, They are Phil Saunders, Bob Ratliff, and Loren Neal. Coach Aikman is happy over their honor, M ' S F? J 3 J,

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North Gallia Wins Basketball Tournament I J J 'k Varsity Sustaining two early season losses, this varsity team named Desire rebounded to win twelve games out of the next thirteen, thereby gaining a Southern Valley Athletic Conference Co-championship and the Gallia County Championship. FIRST ROW: John Payne, Billy Phillips, T . Jay Robinson, David Wickline, Coach Paul Aikman, Keith Weddington, Mike Justus, Junior Ball. SECOND ROW: Keith Saunders, Pat Stout, Harvey Brown, Roger Pelfrey, Don Justus, David Justus, Arthur Clark, Larry Justus, Gary Crosswhite, Tony Glassburn, Larry Howell, Jack Smith, Terry Stout. Cheerleaders Also Win Arthur Clark Receives Trophy is X P23 The cheerleaders pose before the trophy case where they will place the cheerleader trophy which they were awarded for being the Number One Cheerleading team in the county. KNEELING, Here Arthur Clark receives Second Team All Southeastem Dis are co-captains: Cathy Carpenter and Jeannette trict Trophy. Arthur led the S.V.A.C. in scoring with a 25.4 Pope. STANDING are: Jackie Jones, Alma Bart- average, and in rebounding with 200 rebounds. His swooping 1ey, Debbie Lgwhom, Par Burger, and Melodie block of opponents shots were a part of every game. Hash.