Okemos High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Okemos, MI)

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Entering the gym to dress for the Gabriels game are junior varsity players Brian ■Johnson. Tom Guthrie. Jay Breslin John Dale catches the ball before being tackled by teammate and Doug Diller. in freshman football practice. Reserve Gridders Complete Season With 3-3-1 Because its title denotes something less than superior quality or prime importance, a junior varsity or reserve team often receives less publicity before a game and fewer laurels afterwards. The significance of the reserve team should not be underrated, however. It serves as a training ground for prospective varsity players and provides also an opportunity for students to compete in athletic events who might not be considered competent to join a varsity team. Outstanding offensive players were sophomore Jay Breslin, high scorer; sophomore Larry Wheeler; and freshmen Tom Guthrie and Doug Diller. In the defensive unit, which was only scored on four times, Tom Guthrie was also the outstanding player, earning eleven stars. Stars were distributed to players on the defensive, or “killer” team, for such actions as recovering a fumble, intercepting a pass or for other outstanding plays. A new “merit” system was innovated by head coach Mr. David Schuele, in which players collected victory stripes, or “scalps,” in the color of the defeated school to wear on their helmets. Of the 38 boys composing the defensive and offensive teams, eight freshmen were starters. First row: John Patcnge. Dan Curtis, Jim Wiley. Mark Bremer. Bill McGlone. Don Ambrose. Bernie Chien. Alan Hobart. Tom Guthrie. Bob Scott. Hick Clifford. Pete Willingham. Bernie Kraai. Second row: Dennis Bilitzke. Dick Ahti. Bill Hagerman. Bob Miller, Doug Diller. Duane Dorn. Jeff Austin. Joel Ellinwood. Dave Peets. Bill Kennedy. Third row: Bob Horton. Dave Abbott. Byron Johnson. Jeff Grossman. Tim Sehirmer. Hob Hill. Tom Johnson. Jay Breslin. Dave Seott. Mark Stoll. Coach David Schuele. 10

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Okemos Chiefs Conquer Haslett in Final Game Scoreboard Opponent Okemos St. John’s 37 13 Howell 18 6 Mason 27 7 O’Rafferty 7 6 Holt 34 13 Eaton Rapids 18 13 Gabriels 21 13 Haslett 20 25 The impact of junior Mike Guthrie's tackle forces Eaton Ilapids player to fumble the ball. First row: Assistant coach Ken May. Chuck Nothstine. Pat Daily. Mike Baker. Dave Premoe. Jay Gucrlin. Tom Keller. Russ Boykin. Mike Guthrie, coach David Jones. Second row: Doug Ilittenger. John Pearson. Lee Decker. Jim Westwood. Bob Graham. Stan Adams. Jim Oade. David Kitsmiller. Dick Vary. Third row: Sam Hughes. John Phillips. D. J. Drake. Kurt Hoysradt. Gary Russell. Bob Schirmer. Bob Olds. Tom Burke. Bill Breckenfeld. Jeff Caldewey. Fourth row: Doug DeLind. Chuck Gaa. Dave Hussel. Rick Noblet. Robin Linton. Larry Beebee. Butch Brown. Wayne Pearce. Steve Scnzig. 9

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Standing Coach David Schuele gives a “chalk talk” to reserve players on the approaching game. Opponent Okemos Howell 12 7 Mason 0 20 O’Raflerty 0 6 Holt 0 0 Eaton Rapids 0 14 Gabriels 12 7 Haslett 6 0 11