St Marys High School - Lance Yearbook (Independence, MO)

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THE ’68 track team, composed mainly of Jun- iors. is counting on past experience as a winning factor in the ’69 season. Trackmen Hustle for Records J. DECK and Coach Bob Meyer take time out between events at the Catholic League Meet at Pern Day. CO-ORDINATION counts in running the high hurdles. Senior Mike Puhr became the 1968 choice for the “Athlete of the Year” award. UP and over goes Mike Puhr. Mike tied the previous pole vault record this year by jump- ing 11 6”. DESPITE THE FACT that this was a disap- pointing year for track, SM speedsters bounced back with several record-breaking achievements. Juniors made up the majority of the team, but Senior Mike Puhr was recognized as the outstanding trackman; he represented SM at the State Meet. Frosh D. Weisher and L. Graham set new pole-vault and discus records. CHARLES KEARNEY ’69 attempts to make it over the top while competing in the pole vaulting event in the meet at Pern Day. JIM FREEMYER stretches for extra inches in the broad jump event.

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NOT a new dance, but one of the many moves employed this year by Trojan wrestlers John Gray and Tom Bates. ALTHOUGH freshman Gary Conway needs an extra moment to plan his next defensive move, he's busy pinning his opponent during a January wrestling match against Westport High School. St. Mary’s ended up in the underdog position, bowing 30-26. Matmen Tackle Tough Teams ST. MARY’S WRESTLERS, sparked by the 7-2 winning performances of Joe Heater ’68 and John Hatfield '69, met top flight opposing teams. Trojans posted a 2-6 season record defeating DeLaSalle and Hogan, but bowing to Central, East (twice). Northeast, Westport, and Pius X. SMH matmen captured third place in the January 27 Catholic League Tourney. Joe Heater was top scorer. At the letters-awarding assembly, Co- Captains Joe Heater and Ed Johann re- ceived recognition from Coach Hopper for their team coaching abilities. ONLY Trojan wrestler John Dec knows whether that's a smile or a grimace during an afternoon practice session. EVALUATING the ’67-’68 wrestling season arc Senior Co-Captains Ed Johann and Joe Heater with Coach William Hop- SMH MATMEN Bottom: Darryl Logue, Bill Champion, Gary Conway, Steve Pallo, Ed Jo- hann, Ed Eunkhouser. Dick Champion. Joe Bowles. Top: Coach Hopper, John Gray, Dan Sommers, Tom Bates, Vince Totta. John Dec, Scott Nabors, John Hatfield, Steve Emmert.

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SOPHOMORE Jim Albin purchases a Trojan license plate from junior lettcrmcn T.J. Lamb and Steve Emmert. The M-Club made $22 from the sale which they banked for future use. DIRECTING M-Club activities are Vice-President Joe Heater, foot- ball co-captain; Secretary-Treasurer Jim Farrell, football lcttcrman; President Mike Puhr, a lcttcrman in 3 sports. Lettermen’s Club Charges to Fifth Active Year SPORTSMANSHIP. SCHOLARSHIP, and respon- sibility are the objectives of the M-Club, sponsored by Mr. Walter Tylicki, varsity basketball coach. To be eligible for the club, a boy must maintain a ‘C’ average in both scholarship and citizenship, and must earn a varsity letter in one sport or in manag- ing. One duty of the M-Club is the management and supervision of the gym. The club charges rent for the gym used by local groups, and sells Trojan license plates to raise money for awards. CLASHING colors and crazy stripes on hustle jerseys mean hard work on the gridiron for B. Albert, J. Freemyer, J. Farrell, J. Heater. Top. B. Aubrccht, T. Hedbcrg, P. Strosnidcr, M. Puhr, R. Lathrom, Bottom. M-CLUB 1968 - Bottom; B. Bunyar, K. Bonkoski, P. Strosnider, G. Albert, M. Bukaty, B. Aubrecht, M. Puhr, J. Freemyer, B. Seek, S. Woods, G. Indelicato, J. Farrell, J. Thompson, T. Hedbcrg, R. Lath- Emmert. Top: J. Gray, E. Johann. J. Riley, J. Hatfield, T. Lamb, rom, D. Champion. Middle: Coach Tylicki, D. Stcffa. B. Smith. B. J. Mithelavage, J. Trow, S. Pallo, B. Champion, J. Albin. 74