Okemos High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Okemos, MI)

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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

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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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English Department Initiates Ungraded System oj “I’ll make thee glorious by my pen and famous by my sword,” reads a well-known epigram, which might be applied to OHS, for while teaching fencing in school is out of style, the English department still attempts to impress students with the power of the pen. In the past, a four-year English requisite program assured that every OHS student acquired an adequate English background. This year a new English system was adopted which offers a greater variety to students, with such classes as expository and creative writing, composition, business English, structures. These courses aim to develop in students the ability to write clearly and concisely and communicate effectively. Students of any grade may take as many as two of the non-graded courses but are not required to take any. It is debatable whether one can be taught to be a Steinbeck or Shakespeare, but those who are not inherently original or imaginative learn instead to recognize good writing through such classes as American, English and World Literature or short stories. Students in individual projects may read or write depending on their interest, as the class is oriented toward students who should work independently rather than in a group. An advanced placement English program is available for students complying to the grade requirements who wish to gain college credits. For those interested in extra reading, Mrs. Rachel Grinnell held a Good Book Seminar monthly. Students reviewed books by English, American and Norwegian authors and made individual reports on world religions at Christmas. The English department sponsored an English assembly March 10. Featuring folk singing, modern dance, American poetry and a radio play, senior Gary Weeber was Master of Ceremonies of the assembly. Mrs. Susan Smith, composition teacher, was chairman of the assembly, in which about 50 students from all classes participated.