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

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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

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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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401141014 1:Q11Qznxnxnxnxuxnzswzv T H E L A M P A D I S T Qgozuxnzivzcxzoxarzoioiozoifxzanx , 1880 HAROLD HOCKINBERRY - - - Guard .tllrrl-Pofwrrful Hocky made a name for himself that will be remembered by local followers. He was an important cog on offense as well as defense, and he could always be counted on for a basket or two. His guarding was great in every game. Hocky also, was a reliable forward. CHRISTIAN CONROY ------ Forward Consistent-Rrralute Chris, our tall, lanky center, was a cool shot from the iioor and the foul line. qlis long reach and scoring ability made im a dangerous man to be left in the open. Chris remains next year to help form the nucleus of the team. WILLIAM BLAZEK -------- Guard Reliant-Dftfrminml While in the game, Bill was always there with the iight. Bill was a great de- fensive guard, and could al ays stop the opposing forwards from com g near the basket. He has another year and much more can be expected from him. FERDINAND KLINEC ------- Guard Cautious-rl 1n bilious Nig is a smooth and consistent player. While Nig broke no record in Q X xXX x x be 1930 scoring, his defensive work and team play were all that could be desired, for he gave his best at all times. Nig will bear watching next year. FRANK BUSACCA ------ - Guard Quirlz-Exaft Frank demonstrated much ability in taking the ball from the bankingboard, and breaking up the opponents' pass' work. With his speed and fighting spirit the should next year develop into a great star, and a reliable man to build the team around. OUR RESERVES When a team goes through a season without being defeated until their final game, it should receive recognition. And thus the St. John's Seconds are in line for a ,word or two on the splendid show- ing they made during the Court season. Combined team efforts aided the Re- serves in winning these games. They ere a smooth working team with co- ordination on both offense and defense. The squad consisted of: Frank Busacca, James Mountain, Paul Varcolla, Orlando Cocco, Charles Merryman, Rosari Magis- tro, Louis Weyrick. Edna Addison. '3 0. HAIL ST. jOHN'S CAI Directaj Hail to old St. John's boys, Hail to the Green and White, Our colors streaming, Step right in and fight for Alma Mater, fellows, Lead us on to victory: - Fight, boys, fight, fight, fight, Fight for our colors, The Green and White. 5 0,4 I I I I Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q I Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q -! Q Q Q Q Q Q Q Q E Q