Owen J Roberts High School - Torch Yearbook (Pottstown, PA)

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I l ir.vf row, lrff fo rigllf-J. Yeager. V. Cisarik. G. Berkey. B. Fritz. A. Slumlmris. l. Allen. G. White, Uflgllf' D. Swarm-ly. D. Yvallers. B. Teas. Scvonrl rou'-lt. Miller. l'. Moyer. li. Eldridge. P. llill. G. Krailz, ll. Sluniliris. F. Svlieidl. J. Frye. CAf1yp1lJ3 P. Cisik. ll. Ayres. Third Fllll'-lvl. Kolessar, l'. Dofnaliue, G. Anderson. J. llillard, J. Borlnian. fl. Clauser. J. Keeley. S. Sengia. B. Berkey. J. Long. M. Bodolus. lfozzrfli row-L. Grcebe. B. Iseli, J. Boyer. C. Rosborougli. L. Fagley. K. Caldwell. Y. Stricker. coach. WIOCAQKJ The Kittens had a winning season this year, thanks to the helpful guidance of our new coach, Mrs. Vera Stricker, and the willingness of our thirty-three determined hockey girls. It will be a lasting memory for the girls, as they practiced long and hard for the great reward of a championship and a final record of 8-1. The first practice game was with the Pottstown Trojanettes on September 19. A victory of 4-2 gave the girls great hopes and expectations for the season ahead. September 25 marked the day of the first league game on our opponent's field. The Kittens fought hard and rough to gain a 2-1 victory over the Pottslgrove Falconettes. Our first home game 'was with Spring-Ford. Playing on home ground, the girls were well prepared to put up a good fight, and did just that, with a final score of 3-0 in our favor. The next game was non-league with West Chester. Competition was keen, and although the game was well pl-ayed, the girls suffered the only loss of the season. The following week the Kittens played at home with Boyertown. We took the lead in the first half on points by Mary Ann Bodolus, Isa Allen, Ruth Miller, and Gale Anderson. The girls over- powered the Boyertown defense and the final tally was 6-2. The League championship was clinched on October 25 when the Kittens took a 1-0 victory over Collelgeville in a close one on the Lady Qlonels' field. During this game our goalie, Betty Teas, played with a temperature of 1030. Schwenksville was the site of the final league game. The girl Wildcats plunged through with four goals against none for Schwenksville. This victory put the icing on the league championship. Many of the girls will always remember our last home game, which was against Phoenixville. This was one of the roughest games of the season, but we tacked another win to our name with a score of 1-0. Mary Ann Bodolus gave us the Winning goal. The 1957 hockey season came to a close with the final outing at Coatesville. Despite adverse conditions, a muddy field and steady downpour, our mighty Kittens did not let us down. For the varsity Mary Ann Bodolus and Debby Walters scored the goals which brought us a 2-0 victory. By the end of the season, the girls had scored 23 goals, leaving the opponents with onlv 6. Our hockey team placed first in the Perkiomen-Schuylkill Valley League. To add to all the memorable events of the season, the girls went to see the Welsh Touring Team play the All-Philadelphia Hockey Team. While they were in Cheltenham, they had the privilege of being personally introduced to the

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IJEPARTIN G SENIORS .IIM HUY played varsity for three years, holding down the center position for the last two. Jim possesses both brains and brawn and plans to enter college upon graduation. Co-captain JOSEPH EVANS held down the tackle position for three years. Joe is a hustler and could never keep his nose out of the game. He comes from an athletic family and ranks with the best. BARRY HENNESY displayed plentv of desire and courage in his double role as center and defensive line-backer. Speed and determination make a good ball player, and Barry has both. JIM BAUER, the biggest man on the squad, proved his ability to play end in the Governor Mifflin game, when he scored twice. The keen spirit of WILLIAM HARTMAIER, a four-year man, will be greatly missed next year. In his sophomore year Bill was leading yard-gainer in the game with Boyertown. I'ep and energv describe ROBERT GORMAN to a T , Bob did a good job as defensive end and as guard. He was always willing to fill any position. BARRY STAHL has shown fine competitive spirit in all the games he played. Barry was a fighting ball player and his filling in as center line-backer will long be remembered by his teammates. FRANKLIN KEIM came out for football only in his senior year. The two beautiful passes he caught in the Eddystone game were only a sample of his ability to fill the end slot. WILLIAM RITTASE, a hard-hitting, ever-fighting guard is a two-year veteran. Bill is a determined and ambitious fellow, as could clearly be seen by his brand of ball playing. The end position was very ably filled by TRUMAN WADE. Dick can be admired for his loyal spirit and his never-failing desire to win. WILLIAM CRESSMAN tackled the half-back position whole-hcartedly and was noted for his hard running. Bill scored twice to help win the Plymouth-Whitemarsh game. Although he did not finish the season, he gave the team fine support and always showed good sportsmanship. Co-captain EDWIN STAUFFER, a four-year veteran, was an ideal candidate for the leadership of the team. The team of 1958 will surelv miss Ed's presence and will have to look far to fit his cleated shoes. S in Tx L . A .I iran.

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Q9 C1 . ff? S' rs' ,e Os' 4? 'Va '32, 0 members of the two teams. The Kittens also had the honor of meeting Mrs. Applebee, who was re- sponsible for starting girls' hockey in America. Our hockey girls will all agree that this has been an extremely rewarding season. Thev proved, beyond a doubt, that mixing fun with cooperative teamwork, skill, and sportsmanship is the only true formula for a championship team. We six seniors would like to send along to next year's squad and the following teams of Owen J. Roberts our best wishes. We hope that you will benefit from past mistakes and experiences and will bring home the championship again next year. HOCKEY IN DIVIDUALS Co-captain CAROL CLAUSER played the position of our hard-hitting right fullback. Her long drives and excellent skill kept the ball out of the circle many times, BETTY TEAS, our reliable goalie for two years, saved our necks more than once. She possessed great determination and leadership as co-captain, and her constant cheering urged many a player to do her best. The center position in the forward line was filled by ISA ALLEN until this past year when she moved to left inner. Speedy Isa could be seen sending many passes to Mary Ann. JUDY FRYE served our team as goalie until her senior year when she was switched to center halfback. Short but mighty, Judy had a knack for dodging flying halls. LAURA FAGLEY proved to be a very strong and efficient halfback. She will always be re- membered for her cooperative spirit and her willingness to work. JUDY BOYER very ablv filled the job of hockey manager for three years. Both the coach and the team members appreciated her dependable nature and her keen sense of humor. 049 .90 QQ? 'Y 0