Shrine of the Little Flower High School - Theresian Yearbook (Royal Oak, MI)

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,lr lllllliHlS llllll 5- t. -swat Let's bring home a trophy. Shrine's war cry echoed for three weeks of spring practice. Slowly the team rounded into shape and burst forth into the limelight by defeating Nativity 63 to 43. Led by veterans Platten, Panks, Wag- gener, Blanzy, and Boehmer, the team chalked up three straight sl victories. Aches and pains are a part of every season and ours came with Platten's sprained ankle, a loss we if could scarcely afford. Shrine's depth asserted itself, however, as Dave Peters filled the gap, and Johnny Burkart, throughout the season, developed into a great player. The Knights met stitter competition and dropped three: Lourdes, Mt. Carmel, and Holy Redeemer. Jim Panks stepped into the spot- light by breaking Al Stepanski's previous record of 27 points, by scoring 28 against St. Patrick's. l Platten tied the old mark. Nice going, Cap'n, cheer the local champs. 1. JIM PANKS QCo-Caphl, Jim is one of the greatest point collectors in Shrine history. He has led the scoring here for the past two years. racking up over 300 points this season. Jim was selected on the All- S.O.C.'s first team. 2. CONRAD ILANZY fCo-Capt.j7Connie was well known for his scrappy floor game and could always be counted an in the clutch. He played guard tor three years and was placed on the All- S.O.C. team in his iunior year. 3. PETER PLATTEN, Pete got a late start but came through in the tournament to help spark the team to the district trophy. He was chosen for the All-S.O.C. squad of which he was one ot the five highest scorers. 4. lOl WAGGENER, Waggs played a steady brand of ball all season and was a real ball-hawk when the going was tightest. He reached his scoring peak in the tournaments, and was chosen on the All-S.O.C. team. 5. JOHN IURKART, Johnny was the only underclassman on the first team. He played good ball throughout the year and gave Shrine the added scoring punch from outside.

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Never champs but always the challengers, Shrine's '52 speedsters were sparked by such dash men as the Luther brothers lwho also try hurdlingl, Pat Bourbeau lbreaking the tapel, and Ron Merta. They proved a match for any school in the city. Bradley Smith did most of the distance runs, using those long legs to advantage. The boys with the muscles, Dave Peters and Dick Seery llower leftl, took the bulk of the heavy work, putting the shot.

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lSlllllZl H MS Since we entered the First Division, St. Theresa has been our arch rival and for first time we turned the tables 52 to 49. led by co-captains Jim Panks and Conrad Blanzy, our team tied for fourth place be- fore entering the tournaments. Our conquest began with Fitzgerald who, after a bruising battle, folded to the shells of Panks and Platten, 60 to 52. St. James then proceeded to riddle our defense and almost stopped our attack. However Shrine triumphed 53 to 52, for the first regional trophy the boys have captured in four years. The try for district championship proved heartbreaking, for in the last phase, the Knights bowed to St. Andrew's. Coach Buchanan's work has produced men and champs, a season and spirit of which both he and Shrine can be proud. 6. LEONARD LEMASTER, although his first year on the Varsity, Leonard was noted for his ease and cool headed play. How he could arch his long shot. 7. MIKE 6Al.I.A, Mike played a good n00f game all year. He scored what should have been the winning tally against Holy Redeemer. I. PAUL FLAJOLE, Paul was counted on all season as Cooch's ace in 1. Ready-for-everything Reserves A CR 2. Right with the Varsity every minute L. to r.: R. Luther, T. Unger, E. Stcpanski, M. Flaiole, R. Troy H. Kirtek, T. Buchanan, P. Steffes, G. Becker, J. Brown. L. to r.: D. Seery, R. Hamilton, C. Curtiss, G. Burkart, W. Stephens the hole. Paul played was he who put in the PETERS, Dave was one great games, especially in the tournaments. It go-ahead basket against Sl. James. 9. DAVE of the tap rebounders and come through when we needed them most. He is o hustler and really likes the game. 10. MARK IOEHMER, He will be counted on Mark is o playmaker and a real team player. in his next and third season.