Roosevelt High School - Log Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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l A tinge of Autumn in the airl Eager students hurry to answer the first call for football candidates! Suits are issued! Gridiron men prac- tice new maneuversl The season begins! l Beyond a doubt the l933 team was one of the greatest in the his- tory of Roosevelt High School. Only four of these teams ever crossed the goal line, a record of which to be proud. We made a total of llO points, our opponents totaled 3l points. I This year's team was led by Cap- tain Ray Gunderson, quarterback, who called the signals and showed quick thinking in his choice of plays. Peter Oswego, one of the best drop-kickers in the region also played quarterback. At the guards we had Steve Jagadich, Stanley Petropolis, Jack Hupke and Adam Macak, who did their part in break- ing up the opponent's line. At end, we had Cleo Diehl and Eddie Rucin- ski. These boys were especially apt at snagging passes. At tackle we could always rely on John Ginay, Delbert Hartley, John Rossman and Joe Lokanc. For ball carriers we had the fullbacks Frank Patrick, who was chosen on the All-State High School football team and Peter Hanes. These boys were always good for a few yards when a first touch down was needed. Our half- backs were Louis Seles, Norman Passmore, Edward Bakota and Frank Barlog. l Our l933-34 basketball team was one of the finest ever turned out in this school. Although the season's Passing Pigslcinsl Grapplingl Tossing Balls! record displays a total of nine wins and eight losses, it is a well known fact that five of the eight defeats were by the small margin of not more than three points. l The Riders opened their season by defeating Hammond Tech in a very close game with the final score 22-20. ln the second game of the year we were defeated by Froebel l7-20, on the following night we defeated Thornton Fractional 46-l7. Valparaiso took a thrilling 2O-2l victory from the Riders which was followed with a 26-24 victory over the Whiting Oilers The Riders were turned back by Horace Mann, Froebel, Valparaiso and Washington before starting their five game win- ning streak in which they defeated such teams as Whiting, Emerson, Horace Mann, and Catholic Central. I Roosevelt lost the City Cham- pionship to Washington l l-34, and also lost to Hammond in a return game. We closed our schedule by trouncing the Hobart Brickies 33-20. l lt would not be fair to close the summary of the season without mentioning the boys who were re- sponsible for the enviable record in basketball this year. As forwards were Cleo Diehl and Frank Patrick, who made many needed points dur- ing the season. At guard, we had John Kowalski, Eddie Kumiegi and Stanley Dubis who besides being the main stays in the defense, did a lot to improve the offense of the team. At center we had Eddie Rucinski who always tried his best to bring the tip-off to Roosevelt. Page Eighteen A d I pl y l ii Dyke, Cfomplinzculs of Friealmari ,leivelrrt

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Swinging Into Step With Our Enthusiastic Leaders I Junior Dramatic Club Vivian Personett, President, La Claudia Clarke, Vice President, Phyllis Haight, Secretary. I Senior Girl Reserves Rose Kiernan, President, Pearl Manaugh, Vice President, Kathelyn Eastes, Secretary, Jean Spencer, Treasurer. I Press Club Clarence Vereb, President, Frank Hulatai, Vice President, John Senko, Secretary-Treasurer. I Junior Girl Reserves Violet Tutan, President, Margaret Pruznak, Vice President, Helen Almason, Secretary, Josephine Locasio, Treasurer. I Boys' Basketball Team Eddie Kumiegi, Captain, Steve Pruznak, Manager. I Cross Country Team Milton Miller, Captain, Joe Stachura, Manager. Page Seventeen Compliments of Barton Cleaners anal Dyerx I Wrestling Team Matt Kasza, Captain, Walter Czerwinski, Captain, John Senko, Manager, Peter Kasper, Manager. I Football Team Ray Gunderson, Captain, John Kucharski, Manager. I Girls' Basketball Team Lois Johnson, Captain, Louise Stiglitz, Captain. I Tennis Team John Ellis, Captain, Russel Baron, Manager. I Swimming Team Edna Mae Rieheson, Captain. I Junior Class Officers Peter Vuchinas, President, Adam Macak, Vice President, Ray llynich, Secretary-Treasurer. I Sophomore Class Officers Paul Cashman, President, James Burke, Vice President, Martha Daniels, Secretary-Treasurer.

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Reviewing the Athletic Season by Harry Bush I The Roosevelt Wrestling Team of l933-34 enjoyed the most unusual and outstanding season in the his- tory of wrestling in our institution. lts record for the season is indeed one of which we are proud. Our team defeated the best mat teams in the entire region. I The grapplers opened the season with the Washington Senators and emerged with a smashing 43-3 victory, this triumph automatically gave the Riders full title to the City Championship. The team then traveled to Chicago where it en- gaged the powerful Tilden Tech squad. Here the Riders displayed the best form of the season and succeeded in whitewashing it 40-O, however, in the return match the Techmen displayed some hid- den strength and succeeded in tying the score. This match was followed by a brilliant 4l-5 victory over South Bend. I Our team then played hosts to Hammond and Washington in a tri- angular meet, which we won with ease, the grapplers compiling a total of 82 points. I The ambition of the team was fulfilled when it traveled to the An- nual State Tournament held in Bloomington, Indiana and finished in a tie for first place. Joe Brxa, James Sefton, John Ginay, and Wal- ter Czerwinski, swept by all the op- position in their division and be- came State Champions. I This spectacular wrestling team consisted of James Sefton, Joe Brxa, Walter Czerwinski, John Ginay, Page Nineteen Matt Kasza, Barney Mnich, Walter Dortiak, Joe Lokanc, Jack Hupke, Peter Vuchinas, Anthony Zelencik and John Kartz. I The organization of Roosevelt Olympic Association dates back to the fall of l928. This association serves as a central organization for girls' athletics in the school. I The sportheads elected by the members of the R.O.A. regulate a point system through which awards are achieved. I ln September, Coach Overpeck's girls started the athletic season with baseball, tennis and hockey. On November first, basketball, the queen of girls' sports in Roosevelt, brought out forty girls who were eager to make the varsity and class teams. I The varsity basketball team opened its season with a one point victory over the Alumni, the final score was Zl-20. This victory was followed with a two point victory over the Washington Senator- ettes. This victory gave the Roosevelt girls the City Champion- ship. I The Junior girls team was out- standing in interclass competition. Whenever the Riderettes met the Senatorettes the competition was exceedingly keen. I Girls who won outstanding recog- nition in basketball were: Mary Matej, Carrie Stasko, Fern Kerr, Margaret Brennock, Katherine Gergely, Carolyn Korak and Frances Rospond. V V lContinued on page 591 Cuinplimvuri of 171' ill -i frnfeu :ind If