Our Lady of the Valley High School - Valiant Yearbook (Orange, NJ)

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Kniglzts of flit Wwdm Wt! Before every quarter you will find the team on its knees asking for the honor of winning. Although many times their prayers are in vain, the boys know that the prayer did help them to accept the defeat . . . and prove that the game was a MORAL victory. The J.st pose to give us a good look at them when they are not in action. There is some dynamite in this line as the future will tell. t m .wmwmmmm mmw NW v: it xwmv, Wig l U V wwmw-t

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Our able and popular captain, Frank Rizzo, did his utmost to lead the Knights to victory this season. Without his true fighting iiIrishii spirit, the boys probably would have lost their desire to keep fighting. Besides bolstering his boys' morale, Frank played very vigorously himself. a 11mm sclzcdulc: The glory of the Valley is refiected in these seven able- bodied seniors. Jim Gerraty, Thomas Callahan, Frank Rizzo, Harry Banker, Jerry Penta, Pete Gruchaez and Tommy Ucciardi. Faced with the problem of inexperience, a tough schedule, and the task of replacing thirteen lettermen lost in last yearis squad, the goal of a winning season proved an unsurmountable object. Their record was eight to one . . . the single victory being over Park Ridge. They were not victors every time, but each man doing his best, they put on a good show . . . and indeed therefore, had moral victory. Frank Rizzo, Captain, inspired his team with both spirit and determination. Touchdowns were scored by Jimmy Cerraty and Bobby Longo, with the able assistance of Tommy Callahan, Jerry Penta, Tommy Ucciardi, Jack Walsh, and'ITkter Gruchacz, the defensive linemen.

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The coach, Mr. Murray, and the managers pose with the varsity. Only three seniors will be leaving this year, so 1959 should be . . . . . . h Ch ' h' T f N th J . Ability, loyalty, splrlt, and sportsmanship are the doml- t e amplons 1p Cam 0 0r ersey nant qualities of Our Lady of the Valleyls Golden Knights. These traits manifest themselves in the way which the boys, instructed by their new coach, Mr. Murray, meet each new opponent, battle for possession of the ball, and sink their shots even down to the last fleeting seconds of the game. These boys play for the team and for their school and not for the honor and glory of the individual. The words of the TEAM CHEER, which echo through the gymnasium during our basketball games, seem to express the feelings of all those who watch the Golden Knights in action. WHETHER WE WIN OR WHETHER WE LOSE, HERBS A CHEER WElLL ALWAYS USE, TeEeAeMe, Yeh! Team! All the students are familiar with this pose of Captain Mike Connolly. It means death to the opposing team. i g E Without the loyal support of this peppy group, where would you be, boys?