Saint Michael High School - Michaelinian Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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HEAISTHV GIQQWTH Left to right: Walter Yochum, Richard Borneman, George Schoedel, Bernard Blahut, Mr. Howard Ruppen fCoachJ, Peter Feldmeier, Stephen S-venty, George Hawranko, Louis,Arguto. Bottom left to right: Sylvester Piotrowski I absent when above picture was takenj, Mr. Howard Ruppen fCoachj Robert Bittner fManagerJ. VARSITY rtrr BASKETBALL SEASON LEAGUE , Opponents St. Michael Jan. Joseph, Natrona . . Jan. Mary, Sharpsburg Jan. Mary, Sharpsburg Jan. Casimir, S. S. Q. . . . Jan. joseph, Natrona . . Feb Casimir, S. S. . . . . Feb Feb Thomas, Braddock.. Thomas, Braddock.. N ON -LEAGUE Opponents St. Michael Dec. St James, West End .. 28 Dec. St Luke, Carnegie .... 39 Dec St Basil, Carrick ...... 33 Dec St Joseph, Mt. Oliver. .41 39 Dec. St Justin, Mt. WaSh'ton.29 35 Dec St Luke, Carnegie ..... 38 Dec St Justin, Mt. Wash'ton. 29 Jan. St. Joseph, Mt. Oliver. . . 17 Jan. St. Basil, Carrick ...... 25 Feb. St. James, West End .... 32 it overtime Total ............... 580

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-IK an 1 ORCHIDS TO COACH AND DIRECTOR In theuheart of- every high school student of St. Michael's, Coach Ruppen will always be remembered for his funtiring efforts and excellent teaching, not only of basketball technique but also of the importance of loyalty,,honesty and teamwork. ,Ruppen has sacrificed much of his valuable time to make a name for our team in world of sports. It is for all these qualities and kindnesses that we sincerely thank him from ,bottom of our hearts. E It hasbeen a great pleasure working with Father Walter for the past four years as our Athletic Di- rector, for he saw that we were furnished with all the necessities to make our team the best. Transportation facilitieswere always at our beck, but it is not only for the material aid but also for the spiritual impetus he lent that we thank him with all our hearts. VARSITY BERNARD BLAHUT QCenterj PETER FELDMEIER QGuardj Bernie Staffted Qu thfigaffles with QPCYHUS tiP' Quick on getting rebounds and a key man on Offs' - - - height alded him In fecolfefmg the ball the team . . . has done wonders in his two years on from the banking board. Great playing ability . . . the varsity. high scorer. S STEPHEN SVENTY urorwardb YLVESTER PIOTROWSKI fForwardj Valuable for his expert iloorwork . . . sparkplug V of the team. He made good each of his three years on the varsity, especially on those long shots. Smallest boy on the team . . .notable long shot and one hand scorer. Wessey did much in trying to put St. Michael's on top. N WALTER YOCHUM fGuardj 4 LOUIS ARGUT0 iGuafdl Bud is small, but a valuable sub . . .' has a promis- . Quick defensive guard . . . will be back again next ing 'year ahead for his high ability. ' i year as an outstanding long shot scorer. GEORGE SCHOEDEL QGuardj Promising future ahead for his school spirit and long shot making . . . would make a good captain. ' . JUNIOR VARSITY MAKES IMPRESSIVE SHOWING It is to Albert Auer, James Gildea, Paul Redlinger, Robert Schmitt, Thomas Tobin, George Hawranko, William Broestel, Robert Stiller, Richard Borneman, and George Fitzwilliams, we attribute the success of our junior Varsity. In all their fifteen games on the schedule they proved their ability for the future as var- sity members. Here's to you boys! Pull us through in the years to come! 35