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

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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

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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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Boys Dominate While Girls Retaliate “COME ONE! COME ALL!” And that’s just what they did when intra- murals rolled around. Freshmen and seniors alike joined in the competition to provide fun, excitement, and healthy competition. Dominating the intramurals the boys competed in chess, track, and basketball. The girls managed to tackle their own game of basketball; but never got around to the game the boys seem to enjoy most-volleyball. But that’s the way the intramural ball bounces. NORMA Heddlcston rushes into stop the pass; Lona Smith comes forward to help get the ball from the opposing juniors. Cindy Lynch tries to throw the ball to her colleague. Barb Moran. By winning the game, seniors tied for second place. DANNY Sommers receives the hand off from Gilbert Truman for the final lap in the freshman relay. In the last run. Danny came near lapping his opponent and went on to win. MIKE Lamb attempts aerial shot; Ed Dec goes up for block. LARRY Graham’s chess strategy stumps Mike Stefancik’s skill. vs.