Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School - Carmion Yearbook (Wyandotte, MI)

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Wes Beadling of St. Pat's break- ing away from Andy Podsiad for a notable gain. In the background John Dylewski and Hank Elden of Mt. Carmel. Men Who Spark M.C.: Andy Podsiad, Sr., three years of football - sparked team last year to successful season - this year's squad captain - voted all city end - cool thinker - good leader. Ted Olszewski, Sr., three years of football - exceptionally good pass re- ceiver - dependable punuter - aver aged thirty-five yards last year iokester on field. Don Kowalski, Sr., three years a tackle and center, good defensive player - has hobby of weight-lifting, one of the organizers of Varsity Club. John Cislo, Sr., worked himself up from sub to a regular - barring serious injuries - should play regularly - one of the organizers of Varsity Club. Gerry Woitkowiak, Sr., played since his soph, year - good defensive and offensive guard - important mainstay on team - said to have strong mind, will, weak back, Frank Kulikowski, Sr., played three years - first year at quarter-back - key man on all plays - first passer - mon of few words - one purpose: victory. Irvin Tuszynski, Sr., guard who was switched to backfield because of speed - southpaw passer. Hank Elden, Sr., defensive tackle - specializes in place kicking - first year as letter winner in football - heaviest man an team. Ralph, Sr., played with team late in season - fast and sure footed half- back. THE GRIDIRON Team of '47 so. .asm-WWW x ,www s sw , Left to right, standing: B. Greiner, A. Poclsiad, G. Woitkowiak, T. Olszewski, R. Hebda, J. Cislo, T. Zamenski, D. Kowalski, A. Falkowski, J. Dylewski, F. Kowalski, H. Elden, H. Roskowski, W. Wiotalo, R. Rzeppa, J. L. Lybik, B. Betker, L. Lokuta, D. Kowalewski, S. Uroda, I. Tue zynski, S. Balazy, J. Pasek, F. Kulikowski, J. Bouley, J. Koszewski. Kneeling-E. Izbicki, T. Dombrowa, D. Springsted, B. Roy, A. Pyszko, A. Tomaszewski, G. Filipiak, S. Machnacki, J. Klepadlo, A. Kret, . Jakubiak, J. Burtka. Kneeling in center-Assistant Coach Barnery Zamenski, Student Managers, A. Kalisiewicz, A. Pischke and, Head-Coach Joseph Piatek.

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Team of '45 1 9 4 5 Top Row: L. Mikolaiewski, W. Romatowski, J. Bozymowski, Hank Elden, J. Jakubiak, T. Zamecki, R. Zuleski, R. Karwacki, S. Bylinski, G. Podsiad, W. Piasecki, J. Orbin, trainer. Second Row: Rev. L. A. Krych, R. Watlxowski, J. Woitkowiak, A. Kowalski, A. Podsiod, S. Spigiel, E. Klopec, L. Tabin, A. Gambicki, Coach H. Loiewski, Rev. Wyrzykowski. Bottom Row: A. Mansuetto, E. Hebda, J. Cislo, I. Tuszynski, D. Kowalski, R. Burtka, R. Perkowski. Football was introduced into Mount Carmel in '45. The inltial game was played on Sunday, September 30. That year the Comets were under the supervision ot Roman Wotlcowski and Capt. Henry Loiewslci. Although they won only one of seven grid battles, they showed great promise. Edward Parciszak was named on the All City squad. During this season the Knights of Columbus donated Page 62 a trophy which goes to the victor of the annual Mt. Carmel -St. Patrick game. ln the season of '46 Father Krych engaged Joe Piatek as head coach and Roman Watkowski as his assistant. The Comets finished the season tied for third place by winning 5 and losing 2, That year AI Hebda and Andy Podsiad were named All City. A maiority of returning letter winners were on hand, when the third seosor of league play under the direction of Coach Piatek and B. Zarnenski. A month later the first league game was played, which ended in a scoreless tie with Sacred Heart of Dearborn. Following this con- test there were two victories before the Comets were dropped by St. Pat's for the third straight year in the battle for the K. of C. trophy. A layoff of one week followed, al- lowing time for the hurt Comets to lick their wounds. The remaining opposition seemed to be no match for the Mt. Carmel as they rolled over all ooponents finishing the season with possession of second place. Without a spectacular back these future men of Mount Carmel were able to win consistently through the aggressiveness of their seven mules. Andy Podsiad and John Dylewe ski were the only players to win All City honors from the Comet squad. Andy Podsiad was chosen as the most valuable player for the '47 season, receiving a trophy donated by Oak Fhermcicy. C Q M E T S Comets began practice for their Ted Olszewski i28l Comet end, going high for the ball.

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Q 'lst row, Top Io Boiiom: Andy Podsiad, Left End Tommy Zamenski, l.. Half Ed Izbicki, Right Guard Ray Hebda, Right Tackle John Dylewski, Cenfer Joe Boulay, Fullback Insert- Coach Joe Piciek Assisfanf Coach, Barney Zamenski Page 64 2nd row, Top fo Bofiom: 3rd row, Top fo bottom: 41h row, Top to Botrom: 51h row, Top to Bottom: Don Kowalski, L. Tackle Gerald Woilkowink, LG. John Cislo, Right Guard Hank Elden, Left Tackle Anthony Pyszko, R. Grd. Jake Jakubiok, R. Half Harry Roskowski, L. Half. Joe Koszewski, R. Tackle 'I947 Letfermen 61h row, Top to Bottom: Ted Olszewski, R. End Frank Kulikowski, Q.B. Ralph Rzeppa, R. Half Irvie Tuszynski, L. Half Walter Woiialo, R. End Bob Greiner, Leff End VARSITY GRI DDERS Ablinlgggo