Odebolt High School - Trojan Yearbook (Odebolt, IA)

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fleft to Righty: Jean Stock, Joanne Hummel, lunith Gunderson, Shirley Albrecht, Ioan Siebrecht, Del.oris Cowlharn, Frances Ogren, Shirley Schomer, Colleen Higby, Yvonne Neville, Nancy Scott, Mascot, Holly GIRLS BASKETBALL THE sEAsoN McLaughlin. After going down to defeat in their first two ball games with Schaller and Arthur respectively the Trojanettes came through with victories in their next three games. Two wins and two defeats later the girls won the first game of the county tournament defeating Wall Lake 60 to 51. After a tussle with Auburn in the second round of the county tournament the Trojanettes played like real champ- ions defeating Schaller for the champ- ionship trophy, 58 to 57. Four days later the sectional tournament opened and the Trojanettes met disaster, losing to Schleswig in the first game 50 to 46. The usual starting line up consisted of Jean Stock, Nancy Scott, and Francis Ogren in the forward positions and Shirley Albrecht, Shirley Schomer, and Joanne Hummel at the guard positions. Joanne Hummel was sidelined at mid-season due to a muscle pull in her back. De- Lois Cowlham took over the vacant guard spot and turned in a very com- mendable performance for the remain- der of the season. Jean Stock led the Trojanettes scoring barrage with 384 points and a game average of 27.42 points. Nancy Scott was second high scorer with 196 points and a game average of 14 points. Francis Ogren was third high scorer for the season and her passes to .lean Stock in the post were invaluable. Francis scored 148 points for a game average of 10.57 points. As usual the guards didn't receive enough credit for their fine guarding and finesse in bringing the ball up court. They played against some terrific for- wards this season but still they more than held their own against them. The defensive average for the season was 52.14 and the offensive average was 53.71. The Trojanettes were at a definite disadvantage the whole season due to a lack of height on the squad. The entire team made up for the lack of height with their terrific drive and spirit. Graduation will take two good guards from the squad but with the help of un- derclassmen and a little self-confidence the Trojanettes will be looking forward to a good season next year.

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On December 8, the annual football banquet brought to a close a season of outstanding football by the Odebolt Tro- jans. The supper, served by the ladies of the Methodist Church in their dining room was a. high spot of the evening. The program consisted of a marimba solo by Nadine Noyd and three numbers by the Odebolt Barbershop Quartet. Coach Russ McLaughlin presented letters and certificates to the team and an- nounced the election of Vern Ogden and Dale Linman as the honorary co-cap- tains for the season. This was followed by a speech by Vee Green, sportscaster from WHO, Des Moines. At the con- clusion of his talk he showed a picture of the Iowa U-Pittsburgh game. Between 150 and 200 people attended the banquet and enjoyed the program which was M.C, 'd by Supt. Ogden. Coach McLaughlin pre- sented Coach Bob Buum to the company and the co-captains presented a gift to each of the coaches from the team. THE FLYING TROJANS THE MENU Ham 8: Raisin Sauce Creamed Potatoes Buttered Corn Fruit Salad Pickles--Jam Rolls--Coffee Lemon Chiffon Dessert

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IUNITH GUNDERSON Sophomore - Forward The only left-hand player on the squad One ofthe hardest workers on the squad. --can score with either hand readily. She broke into the starting line up at Competition for the front court will be mid-season and played her best game terrificnextyear, andjunith will be one against Schaller in the county tourna- forward seeing a lot of action. ment. We will miss her next year. NANCY SCOTT Junior - Forward Our fastest and most aggressive player. For her size, she was one of the best re- bounders, and was continually intercept- ing passes. Nancy scored most often with a one-hand push shot and a driv- inghook shot. Great thingsare expected from her next year. DELORIS COWLHAM Senior - Guard 71: JEAN STOCK Junior - Forward One of the best post forwards around here. Jean always poured in the points with her right and left hand pivot shots, and grabbed more than her share of re- bounds. The spectators can look for- ward toa great season next year for this conscientious ball player. l FRANCES OGREN Junior - Forward A transfer from Kiron with ice-water in her veins. With five seconds left in the finals ofthe county tournament, Frances sank one of two free throws to win the game. Her passing was invaluable, and her shooting improved with each game - - a good prospect for next year. COLLEEN HIGBY Junior - Guard Colleen's lack of height did not lessen her speed nor her desire to play basket- ball. Her assignment was usually to guard the fastest forward on the court. She held Schaller's speedy forward, Wright, to a standstill. She will be a great asset next year. SHIRLEY ALBRECHT Senior - Guard One ofthe best guards in northwest Iowa. Herlackofsize was offset by her speed. She flustered many good forwards with her ability to intercept passes and steal the ball on a dribble. Shirley is a coach's dream with her wonderful at- titude and her guarding ability. She will be irreplaceable next year. JOAN SIEBRECHT Senior - Forward Ioan had to drop basketball on doctor's orders. With a little experience she would have been playing a lot of bas- ketball. She was also a good replace- ment at guard where she could handle most any forward. Ioan was a hard worker and a terrific asset to the team. IOANNE HUMMEL junior - Guard Plagued with injuries, and yet always there when needed. She can play post guard or out front equally well. She will be an important figure in the back court next season and should bolster the strength of the team considerably. 37 SHIRLEY SCHOMER Sophomore - Guard One of our best guards, Shirley worked hard and learned the game. She will carry the burden of the back court next year and isexpected to develop into one of the best guards in this territory.