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

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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

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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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n1cnia:ojo1oi1rjo1o:vr1cr1cni111n:10i4n11u11y1cn:4si1:4si1 9.011bilv:u1o:4n1un1o1o1nn1lx1ni111n1 T H E L A M P A D I S T -14xicvicvio1014vQ01014r1o11vZ01:ii1Q't 1 8 8 0 - - 1 9 3 0 SCHEDULE St. John's .... 14 Uhrichsville .... 22 St. John's .... 14 Uhrichsville 18 St. John's .... 25 Shadyside ..... 18 St. John's .... .... 1 3 Mt. Pleasant .... ..... 1 4 St. John's ..,... .... 4 0 Cameron ....... ..... 2 0 St. John's .... 30 Weirton .... 8 St, John's .... 25 Central .....,. 35 St. John's .,.. 6 Follansbee ..... .... . . 26 St. John's .... 35 Tiltonville ..... 6 St. John's ,... ,... 1 4 Lil1Sly ......,.... ...,. 4 2 St. John's .... 21 Shadyside ....- 9 St. John's .... .... 2 8 Central ,......., 19 St. John's ,... 24 Cameron ......... 12 St, John's ,,,, .,., 1 9 Mt. Pleasant ...... 27 St. John's .... 18 Union ................ 31 St. John's ,.., 20 Caldwell ..... 18 St. John's ..., 29 Dresden .... 18 St. John's .,.. 29 Miflvale ...... 22 St. John's .... .,,, 1 2 Smlthfield .,... ..... 2 0 COACH LOPEMAN Chalky , our Coach, was untiring in his efforts to produce a quintet able to measure up to the standard established by the Irish Basketeers. His labors were not in vain. St. John's was particularly fortunate in securing his services, and the team will always remember him as an exemplar of all that is finest and cleanest in sportsmanship. CAPTAIN MICHAEL DEMARCO Couragvoux-Fighting The fact that Shoe has made the team for four years, and Basketball Cap- tain for two successive years is proof enough of his ability and popularity. He was a stone-wall against the opponents' offense and could always be depended upon to give his best for the betterment of the team. Shoe's laurels cannot be heaped high enough. LOUIS VALLORIC ------- Forward Snappy-A rtful Lefty , our high-point man. was an all around basketball player. His steady scoring' from the court always kept the Green and White in the running with her opponents, and his defensive work was almost faultless. Lefty was chosen on the Class B Sectional Tournament Team at Cambridge, an honor merited him bY his labors. N JAMES 0'BRIEN - ---- - . Cgnggr Daring-Slaunrh Jimmie, our center, was a great man to break up the opponents' attacks. He seldom failed to get the tip-oif in a. game. He had a well-trained eye for the basket and always found the netting for at least two or three baskets during each game. When Jimmie got his Irish up, it meant trouble for the opponentsg Jimmie's light- ing spirit also gained him a berth on the Class B Sectional Tournament Team. THOMAS WILLIAMS ------ Forward Fas!-Elusive Tom, our classy forward, appreciated the value of teamwork, being an accurate passer and a splendid shot. Tom was somewhat handicapped this year by ill- ness which forced him to the side-lines X 'I in quite a number of games. But at all times he remained cool-headed, and one 1 of our outstanding stars. With that never say die quality, he gave his best at all tiines. FRANK LOMBARDY ------ Forward Clelvrr-.4 rrurate Lum is one of our most promising athletes. His speed and clever dribbling were difficult for the opponents to solve. QBULUHIH mixed a. little football sense with X l k -mhis basketball by his clever little trc - of using his foot. We hope that Lum next year will take a little glory for him- self and shoot more, for we all have con- fidence in his ability to hit the basket. l l l l l l l l Q Q l I E l I l l l 2 Q Q Q Q Q l l Q Q Q Q l Q Q l Q Q Q Q