St John Central High School - Centralite Yearbook (Bellaire, OH)

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ionznxoioxozixxcnxoxozozfuxmnrnixvx- T H E L A M P A D I ioxoioioioioifvicrioinianicvxx into 1880 more than attested to by the way in which the opposition shunned his side. He should make All Valley with little trouble next year. WILLIAM BLAZEK ------ - Center It has been said that the center makes or breaks the team, Bill as our center was like a hawk for he kept his eyes peeled for passes and was a deadly tack- ler. With his courage and fight, Bill has the attributes of a great linesxnan. We expect him back next year to help form the nucleus of the team. ROSARI VARCOLLA ------ - Guard Rosie's determination and grit helped to make him a valuable linesman. He broke up play after play, and when it came to handing out letters, he was right there with a'very creditable season's rec- ord speaking volumes tor him. Rosie's interference is going to prove a big asset to the team next fall. FERDINANKD KLINEC - - - - - - Glllrll Nig was a hard worker and deserves praise for his undaunted spirit. His fight and pluck made him the logical starter in the majority of games, and at guard he worked up quite a reputation for him- self. Nig will be back next year, and we know he will give the opposition plenty to worry about. CHRISTIAN CONROY ------- Guard Chris went in like a veteran on the first play and proceeded to tear big holes in the opposing line, making good with vengeance. When Chris was in the line-up, the other team was up against something, for he is a lighter from the start. We expect great things from him next year. 1930 STUDENT MANAGER NEY ' 'J K fi .X Charles was always an able and willing assistant to the Coach and the boys in every way. He was continually on the lookout for the wants of the visiting team as,well as our own boys, and his work has been so faithfully done that he deserves praise. St. John's are fortunate in having Charles's services next year. THE SUBS This loyal bunch of players have done much to make our Team the brilliant suc- cess it has been. They all played in many quarters and were ever ready to fight and give their best for old St. ohn's. Next year we are looking for- ward to see some of their names in the Varsity Line-up. J. Mountain, L. Wey- rick, P. Varcolla, P. Benllne, C. De- Genova, R. Magistro, C. Merriman, D. Pilosina, A. Gianangeli, G. Williams. EDNA ADDISON, '30. OUR CHEERLEADERS Winning or losing, who is it that steps to the front and tirelessly urges us on? Our cheerleaders! No matter how gloomy the weather or adverse the luck, their lighting spirit never wanes. It is highly contagious, too. Before long every spectator catches the spirit and in unison they cheer us on to victory. With unflagging energy Edna and Pete have swung many a wavering squad into eroic action and so turn defeat to vic- tory. Edna has held the honored posi- tion for the past three years and Pete for two years. We do not forget that we owe them a debt ot- gratitude, and we hope that their successors will perform with the same zeal and pep. T. WILLIAM S, '30. ' PEP SONG Cheer, Cheer for dear old St. John's, - Never forsake her, for you're her sons, , Laud her glories to the sky, i Making your motto do or die , Hold up her standard, play always straight Help old St. John's to keep a clean slate, ' And you'll conquer all by fighting, - Fighting for old St. John's. RAH! RAH! RAH! - -Pat Molli, '30. 71 - ! l l l l i l l I Q ! I l l l l l i l l l ! ! ! ! ! l l l l l l l l l E .!. x

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1880 LOUIS VALLORIC -------- End Lefty was the best fumble recoverer on the team, and his recoveries were a great help to St. John's. He is a hard charging player, and one that breaks up many plays in their inception, a sure tackler, and a strong man down the field under kicks. He combined with Patty to make incursions around the flanks very difficult. Lefty is lost to us by graduation, but his Hghting spirit will live on. THOMAS WILLIAMS ----- Quarterback Tom stepped into that position about three years ago and promptly hung out the sign that no others need apply. He appeared equally at home calling signals or facing the field to snag a pass or nail the receiver, and no one can deny his worth at quarter. Tom is the type of a player that studies the game and gives his best at all times. We hope Tom goes to college, for we sure would like to see him make good. MICHAEL DE MARCO ----- Halfback Plunges, passes, runs, were all alike to Shoe. He dotes on iight, and the bigger they come, the better he likes them. Sure of foot and fleet, he earned his name, for he doesn't know what defeat means, and only the last whistle can stop him. Shoe's indomitable courage and fight will carry him through life to vic- tory. This is his last year, and he cer- tainly will be hard to replace. JAMES 0'BRIEN -------- Tackle There is little that you could say about Jimmie that everyone does not already know. The fact that he holds the Ohio Valley record for blocking punts is proof of his worth. This takes nerve, and Jimmie has it. He specialized in get- ting his man, and he always got him. Jimmie was picked on a good many All Valley teams this season, and we hope to find him on some college fresh- men team next year. CLEMENT BAKOSH ------- Tackle Clem played tackle, and whenever a few yards were needed, he was the man called upon to make way for our backs to go rushing through. Smart, aggres- sive, and a willing worker, you may be ksure Clem was always ready to give all he had for St. John's. Never com- plaining but following orders, Clem is the type of player that is a joy to the heart of a coach. He will be missed by all. U in 1930 HENRY BOIARSKI -------- End Henry was a hard hitting end. Though light, he was nervy, and none were too big for him to get under. As long as Henry was in the first line and got the first crack at the opposing runner, he was satisfied, for he was a great defen- sive player and gave his best at all times. Henry graduates this year, and will he hard to replace. BERNARD BENLINE ------- Guard Bernard showed up in good form this year. He was a fast knifing guard who out through the opponents' line to down jjxhe opposing backs for a loss. He doted rv N. XX- W if JA, on fight and made a name for himself by his splendid defensive work. Bernard also leaves this year and will be greatly missed. - FRANK LOMBARDY ------ Halfback Lum, our dashing halfback holds his fame as one of the classiest backs that ever lugged a ball on the gridiron. De- fensively and offensively he left little to be desired. A tremendous driver and a swift runner, he let up only when they carried him off the field. Lum was picked on many All Valley selections, and with still another year, he should easily make his goal- All Valley . HAROLD HOCKINBERRY ---- Fullhack None of them were too big for Hockey, though the opponents did their best to put him out of the games, this only served to make him fight the harder. His playing has marked him as a hard- hitting back, and when he hits them they stay hit. Hockey also was chosen on many All Valley teams. At full-back he is worth his weight in gold, for he doted on fight. He should get his fill in the next two years. FRANK BUSACCA ------- Hnlfbnck Frank made good, there is no doubt about that. He was a speedy, a depend- able pivot man, and an ideal ball-lugger. He could punt and punt with the best of them. He has a good toe and a witty head, a combination that is hard to beat. Frank will make things lively for our opponents in the coming year, and should easily be one of the best backs in the Valley. JOHN HOUSTON ---- ---- 1' ackle Big, powerful Johnnie took his place R: the varsity ranks and showed by his ctions that his was a permanent place on the squad. Johnnie played the line for all he was Worth, and his worth was I i ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! -3 m cs :- as 3 -o cw :J W '73 ! ! ! l ! ! E i Q ! Z 110101:lioiuioiniuilliuinininlininirlisnqplninxit1itnilIioioioiclioinillilviililbitbitlioitlif 'Q

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----.-- --- -f---i--,----- 'r H E L A MP A D 1 s T -0- -.--------- - 1880--1930 . .Y f . N A. K . .. .. . .Y YY., . ,-.. . ., ..,..1,., ,,.,, ,. - .. . L A w Captain DeMarco, W. Blazek, T. Williams, Coach Lopeman, L. Valloric, F. Klinec, C. Conroy, J. O'Brien, F. Busacca. BASKETBALL It is certainly no exaggeration to say that during the past season, our basketeers have brought considerable fame to St. John's. Out of the nine- teen games played they won ten and lost nine, although competition was stiff, as shown by the scores. Our team in the beginning found it hard to get started and at times was crippled by illness among the old reliables, but in spite of obstacles, they kept their lighting spirit. The Saints were fortunate enough to have the services of Coach Charles Lopeman, who took a personal pride in his team. The Irish ended their season in ablaze of glory by the wonderful showing they made during the tournaments. As a Whole, the season was highly successful and reflects credit not only on our Coach, but also on each member of the squad, for the spirit and industry with which they labored to uphold the honor of St. John's. 14 1 11111 1 ini ini 110101 1n2nl!u1u1n1l xniniuil 11111 niniui ini