St Albans School - Albanian Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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unior Varsity Soccer Frou! row, l. to r.: Hunt, Reston, Schlesinger, Tomlinson, Buas, Viclcery, Barter, Briggs Second row. l.to r.: S. Keyes lManagerl, P, Martin, Scoon, A. Keyes, Williaixis, Agronslcy, W. Martin Baker, Dalton, Slciff - Third row, 1. to V.: Kittler, Blaclcwelcler, P. Young, Amory, Von Lewinslci, Carter I 0Il7'l,7 row, l. lo r.: S. Cornell, james, Starrett, Siscce, Welnll, Ourusofl unior arsity Basketball Front row, 1, to r.: Maecliling, Holland, I-lillow, Amiclon, Riclgley, Hurley Second row, l. to r.: Meeker, Asher, B, Ratlibun, J. Wright, Rogers Tfvira' row, 1, to r,: B. Day, Beclclow, Steuart

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would indeed feel lost. One carefree lad is Bill Bible, who, with his inability to kick a ball straight or to see more than twenty feet in front of him, still was the coachis dream of a substi- tute. Bill, at halfback or fullback, was so unethical in his tactics that he was unstoppable. The last line of players the opposition encounters before the goalie is the fullbacks, and there were two who were vastly underrated. Small, innocent-looking Sowee,' Steele and Korean- tutored George Damon played together consistently. This duo harassed oncoming players to the extent that our goalie rarely saw the ball. But there were times! Jay Whitehead, our redheaded goalie, also deserved more glory than he received. Jay could often be seen flying through the air after a loose ball, then landing expertly in a mud puddle. Jay did the Varsity service with his play. In such a short story describing a season served. One can remember Malcolm Simmons, tempo in Ken Wi1son's heart as he gets set to to get into the game. And then there is Jake. One cannot forget the moving spirit behind the soccer team, the Coach, Mr. Parker. Spud was universally admired for his extraordinary leadership, kindness, and disregard for rules. The silver mint-julep cup awarded him by the team was only a small token of what the soccer team it is hard to give due recognition where it is de- hard playing and expert heading. One feels the take a shot. One can hear Tom Reynolds begging felt for him. Up to now there has been no mention or wins or losses because the record is not a fair in- dication of the team's ability. We had an 8-5-1 record, beating strong Episcopal, Georgetown Prep and St. Stephen's teams by more than three goals. Except for the first Landon game, the scores were very close. The season would have been a far better one had the team played on a dry field. As it was, the soccer team played over half its games under very poor conditions--on icy, frozen, or snow-covered Helds. All in all, the team compiled a winning record. There were five members of the All-Metro- politan squad: Tomas Miiller, Lars Peterson, R. T. Martin, Willem Polak, and Jay Whitehead. Best wishes to Captain-elect Lars Peterson, and the greatest hopes for a winning season from this year's team to the remaining members. -WILLEM POLAK SEASON SUMMARY Georgetown Prep Won 3-0 St. Stephenls Won 5-0 Episcopal Won 5-0 Sidwell Friends Tied 0-0 Landon Lost 0-4 Yorktown Won 4-0 Episcopal Won 3-0 Sidwell Friends Lost 1-2 St. James Lost 1-3 Landon Lost 0-2 Yorktown Won 4-2 St. Stephen's Won 1-0 St. james Lost 0-2 Georgetown Prep Won 4-0 THE ALBANIAN 85

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Firxt row, 1. to r.: Leva, Guy, Ackerman, Morse, Dale Second row, 1. to r.: Hearne, R. Beuttell, Stow, Clement Third row. 1. to r.: Beasley, D. Becker, P. Redmond, Brom Smith, M. Miller, Dreher G mnastics N 1960, Mr. Bill Reames organized a handful of boys originally thought of as sports skippersf' With these boys he steadily built up a team which has become a significant part of the School's athletic life, it is known now as the gymnastics team. Although this team had no outside meets this year, its intramural program was extensive. The main purpose of gymnastics is to teach each hoy agility and co-ordination. Such agility is prac- ticed on all types of apparatus: the horizontal har, the parallel bars, the still rings, the trampo- line, the horse, and the ropes. The intramural meets are a test of each hoy's skill on each type of apparatus. The entire School was given the chance to see the performance of the team in an excellent show this year-a fine mixture of comedy, spectacle, and action. The gymnastics team strives for the progress of each boy, but this year it produced individ- ual standouts: Pat Redmond on the horizontal bars, Nick Hearne on the parallel bars and ropes, Bill Adams in Hoor exercises, Rick Beuttell on the trampoline, Warren Haugen in juggling, and Pete Beuttell, who excels in all events. The gymnastics team has become a strong part of the School's athletic program largely through the efforts of its coach, Mr. Reames. This team should he continued in the future as an interesting activity for its memhers and as an excellent medium of physical conditioning. -NICK I-IEARNE THE ALBANIAN 87