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

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Left to right- Anna Mae Cupka, Vera Bertel, Dolores Esser, Dolores Singer, Mary Alice Schultz, Dorothy Krappweis, Rita Mae Singer, Allene Ray, Bernice Haid,Ruth Vlfilhelm, Louise Gralka, Kathleen Holland. COVETED TROPHY CAPTURED - On March 12, 1945, at Central Catholic High, the girls' team played the deciding game of the Con- solation play-offs against St. Lawrence and proved to be the victors. The opponents were leading through- out the game but our girls never gave up their fight. Fifty seconds before the finish of the game, a foul was made which tied the score. In an overtime period, we made a goal which put us in the lea.d. The girls showed their fine school spirit by their vim and vigor throughout the game. LEAGUE GAMES ' Home We They Away VV e I They St. George ..... . . .20 33 St. Rosalia . . . . . . . 12 38 St. Basil ..t.. . . .26 16 St. Mary ..... .... 1 1 15 St. Thomas .... . . .30 02 St. Thomas . . . . . . .02 00 Cathedral . , . . . .20 31 St. Basil . .. . . . . . .25 22 A St. Mary .... . . . 14 17 St. George .... .... 1 6 26 st. Rosalia .... ...15 37 Cathedral .... ....32 37 CCNSOLATION GAMES Home We They Away VV e They St. Basil ....... ..... 2 2 20 St. Basil ..... .... 1 5 27 St. Thomas .... ..... 2 8 12 St. Thomas . . . .... 02 00 St. Lawrence .... . . . 16 14 o IN RECOGNITION With respect and reverence do we attribute the girls' success to Father Wlalter, our Director, and Stanley Bielewicz, our Coach. 'SA friend in need is a friend indeed! This is a paraphrased description of Father WValter. Unceasing effort and help rendered to us in time of need, established the players' confidence in Father and consequent- ly elevated our team spirit. For the past two years, Stanley Bielewicz, or Star as he is known, has perseveringly endeavored to further the progress of the team. In thus doing he has nobly sacrificed much of his precious time. g Although the girls were not victors in every game, they learned to take bitter defeat as well as sweet victory. l'Ve appreciate Father Walter's and Star's unceasing efforts. 36

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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

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VERA BERTEL--AS one of the high scorers of the season, Bert', has proved to be an asset on the girls, team, not for one year, but for four. She was one of the best forwards on the team! ANNA MAE CUPKA-In the case of Chup, it can be said that good things come in little packages. The girls, aims were kept up, while that of the opponents were discouraged when she guarded. LOUISE GRALKA-An all-around athlete is Louise. Her adroitness in shooting and passing displayed great basketball ability. Without her the girlls team would be minus an excep- tional forward. BERNICE HAID-Practically in every game Beckie'l was' the high scorer. For two years, she has been the first string member. Everyone will remember her in her role as forward. KATHLEEN HOLLAND-Having been a student manager last year, Kay,' was so impressed with the girls' ardent efforts that she joined the playing team this year. The bruises she received from guarding her opponents so well showed her sincere desire to reach the goal. DOROTHY KR,APPW'EIS-A promising athletic career lies ahead of Porky.H Although a sophomore, she plays the role of guard with admirable dexterity. When she becomes a senior basketball player, she will have reached the height of perfec- tion in the athletic field. ALLENE RAY--Encouraging and cheering our girls to victory, Kibby,', the student manager this year, had a unique system. She performed her duties faithfully. MARY ALICE SCHULTzf- Jill a senior forward, aided the team by her exceptional -passing ability. She never gave up, but fought and strove to win to the end of the games. RITA MAE SINGER-Many a time have the dancing eyes and acute vision of Rit kept the opponents from chalking up a point. When' it came toguarding, she was indispensable. RUTH NVILI-IELM-AlIil'1Oug'h small in stature, 'fPeanuts was the epitome of pep and zeal. Her encouragement to the other players goaded the girls to real play. WITH A V Stanley Bielewicz, Coach O O Standing: Lois Knorr, Betty Borbonus, Anna Schmitt Stooping: Dorothy Snyder, Rita Bechtold, Rose Styles As the season of sports opened, our e-- sixe hep little misses started right in cheering and encouraging the teams on to win when they were battling it out on the basketball court. In rain or shine, whenever there was a game they would be seen running on the basketball floor and cheering in their bright gold sweater with a blue M offsetting it, and whirling royal blue skirts. A few new cheers were added to their repertoire this year. Now for a personal note about our cheerleaders: Anna Schmitt, the brown-eyed senior whose cheering and confidence has aided greatly in en- couraging the team. Betty Borbonus, senior, with her sparkling smile and energetic cheering has aided the team to victory many times during her two years as cheer- leader. Farewell and good luck to these two girls who are leaving us this year. Rita Mae Bechtold and Lois Knorr, juniors, were always at the games cheering with all their might. To the two new sophomore cheer- leaders, Rose Styles and Dorothy Sny- der, we say: Hope you do as well during the next two years as you did so farf' ' 37 l