Roanoke Benson High School - Ro Vic Yearbook (Roanoke, IL)

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R. V. H. S. 45 Event 50 yd. dash Shot put Pole vault Mile run 100 yd. dash Discus 440 yd. run Running broad 220 yd. dash 220 yd. hurdles High jump Javelin 880 yd. run Standing broad Relay Woodford County Meet, 1924 First El Paso El Paso Roanoke El Paso El Paso Washburn Washburn Roanoke El Paso Washburn Roanoke Eureka Washburn Roanoke Roanoke Second ' Washburn Lowpoint Eureka Eureka El Paso Metamora Roanoke Minonk El Paso Eureka Roanoke Metamora Roanoke Eureka Washburn Third Washburn Metamora Eureka Metamora Washburn Eureka Roanoke Washburn Roanoke NVashburn Eureka Eureka Metamora Roanoke Metamora The high point man of the season was Blunier, who took first in broad jump, and pole vault, and also placed' in the high jump. Time or Distance 5 4f5 sec. 41 ft., 2 in. 10 ft., 7 1f2 in. 5 min., 15 3X5 sec. 10 3f5 sec. 102 ft., 5 in. 56 215 sec. 19 ft., 5 112 in. 25 3X5 sec. 29 sec. 5 ft., 7 1f4 in. 137 ft., 4 in. 131-5 sec. 9 ft., 1 in. 1 min. 40 see. Woltzen was another point getter, Winning high jump and placing in the 440. E. Sand placed in 440 and 880, Camp in 220, Legel in Standing broad jump, Greuter won first in the running broad jump. The Relay was Won by Woltzen, Sand, Greuter and Legel. Track I 924 Roanoke participated in two meets this season. The first was held at Metamora. Roanoke, Metamora, Eureka, Washington and ElPaso were the schools represented. Roanoke won the meet by a very large margin. The other meet, the fifth annual Woodford County one, was held at Eureka. Roanoke and ElPaso tied for first place with thirty-one points each. Track I 925 The track team of '25 is just getting in shape. There are about fifteen who are trying out. The team will be well represented in the Washburn Meet, Gridley relays, Woodford County Meet, and Bradley Interseholasties.

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44 ECHO Basket Ball THE TEAM CAPTAIN, CLARENCE HERBST This was Casey's third year as a regular, and he was one of the team 's main stays. As a forward he was very fast, being principal point getter of the team. He placed on the Woodford County Second All Star Team. ANDREW ZIMMERMAN After his experience of last year Butch showed real form. He played guard most of the time, but he also made a good showing as center. He also made Second All Star Team at Eureka District Tournament. EDDIE SAND Eddie played great basket ball for his first year on the team. He was always ready to show his Sand against his opponents. LEWIS LEGEL Louie played his first season on R. V. H. S. squad, proving he had good floorwork and a good eye for the basket. CARL SAND Freckles also played his first year as regular. Being quick on his feet, he was a great aid to the team. PETE MICCA Pete played a very good game at center. He started late in the season because he was ineligible until second semster. He was a great addition to the team. He was placed on the Woodford County All Star First Team. EARL SORG Making his debut as a regular on the team this year, Sorg played the position of running guard and center. He played a fast game, doing his share of the work in every game. I BATTISTE MONGE Butts playing sub also made a good showing in the several games he played. He is promising material for next year.

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46 lfl C Il 0 A'l'HLI'I'1'IC TROPHIES These Trophies have been won by R. V. H. S. Athletic teams in the past few years.