St Joseph High School - Magnet Yearbook (Saginaw, MI)

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Basketball . . . Physical Training Disciplines the Body Xlmzilizfgz john jaime, Cupertino Orozco, Thomas Laundra, Coach Thomas Deprekel, William O'Brien, Bernard Pawlik, Leo Casarez. IX'f1C'L'A!j1I,Qf julian Soria, john Passariello. Illf.fJ'fI1g from rartily plrlnrez james Sullivan, john Foley, Michael Guevara. Bucs , , 4? All Saints, Flint ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,, 26 Bucs . . 46 Our Lady of The Lake, Harbor Beach 35 Bucs . . 47 Saint Stanislaus, Bay City ..,..,... 6 Bucs . , 26 St. Andrew .................... 55 Bucs . . 36 Our Lady of The Lake, Harbor Beach Bucs . . 43 St. Paul, Owosso . . . . . 42 Bucs , . 32 St. joseph, Bay City ...........,. Bucs . . 55 St. Mary, Saginaw . . , . 43 Bucs . . 56 St. Paul, Owosso .... . . Bucs . . 59 SS. Peter and PHL11 . . , . 56 Bucs . . 38 SS. Peter and Paul . . . , . Bucs . . 55 St. Mary, Bay City . . , . 41 Bucs . . 27 St. Mary, Saginaw .....,... .... B ucs . . 38 Sf. j0l10, Essexville - . - - - 55 Bucs . . 40 St. Andrew .................... Bucs . . 44 Sr. james, Bay City . . . . . 39 Tournamenti Bucs . . 55 Michigan Lutheran Seminary ........ 41 The Buccaneers began the 1949 cage season loom- ing as possible title contenders and ended up a medi- ocre season of 8 wins and 8 losses against overill competition, with the upset of the year against a hitherto unbeaten St. james, Bay City five. The story of the Buccaneers coached for the second straight year by Mr. Thomas Deprekel, can be accounted to lack of team co-operation. The Deprekel men finally began to click as a smooth outfit, as is evidenced by their last four consecutive victories, but the damage was done, Their sole tournament game, a 41 to 55 loss to Michigan Lutheran Seminary can be definitely blamed to an off night. The Buccaneers lost all six of their games against city competition. ln overall valley competition, the Blue and Gold won 3 and lost 7, but annexed 5 wins as against a single defeat in non-league play. Highlights of the season were the return of Guard john Passariello to eligibility status, the Bucs stunning victory against the powerful Our Lady of Lake Huron aggregation, Thomas Laundra's 24 point splurge against St. Mary, Bay City, and of course, the St. james upset. Center Laundra scored 94 points in the VPI. and was second only to St. james' Louis Moultane. l.aundra along with Guards julian Soria and john Passariello were All Valley selections on the second team,

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Our Coaches . . . They Gave Us Discipline Coach joe Boucier Assistant Coach Eddie Mack St. josephs athletic program was once more supervised by athletic director, Rev. Fr. l.aMarre. Al- though the Buccaneers had far from a fruitful season, they were fortunate to be led by a group of fine coaches and an active Athletic Association under President Albert Packard. Highlights of the associations activities were their giant Thanksgiving Bingo and their election of l.ettermen's queen, Susan Kushion and attendants, Joyce Pickelmann and joan Galonska. Mr. joseph Bourcier succeeded Mr. joseph Stelter as head football coach. He was assistant coach at St. Andrew the year before and a twelve letterman at SS. Peter and Paul during his prep days. Although having a disappointing season, he infused the boys with a grand spirit. His stern, manly attention to all his boys will not be forgotten. Coach Bourcier was assisted by Mr. Edward Mack, a prominent sport official in the Valley. Mr. Thomas Deprekel returned as head basketball coach. Although his efforts for a championship team were in vain it was to Deprekels credit that goes the late seasons fine showing of the Bucs. Mr. Donald Pieterzak, 115. coached the junior varsity with an outstanding record of 8 wins and 3 defeats. Mr. Lynn McDonnell. '-41. prominent in the city league basketball and baseball program. returned for the third year to coach the Buccaneers diamond hopefuls. Coach Tom Depreltel Assistant Coach Don Pieterzak Coach LYUU MCD0Hflfll

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