St Thomas High School - Thomasonian Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Q-as l 'Cr Walter Bazylewicz Coach Walter Bazylewicz led the Blue streaks througt a wonderful athletic year He proved ms coaching ability by developing excel lent teamwork and main taining high standards of morale among the plavers 0. ' Z?eAinc! fAe 3ceneJ As Athletic Director, Father Filip's cheerful manner has inspired the Bluestreaks to soar to tremendous heights. His abounding faith and con- fidence in the team instilled courage and self-reliance in every player. By his capable management of all athletic activities, he has gained ex- perience which will benefit him throughout life. Combine with these things his smile and encouraging word and you have the young priest who is a great boost to everyone In all sincerity, we wish every success in all future under takings to this wonderful priest and friend Keep us always in your thoughts and prayers Mitchell Marc ir kow ski As backfield coach Mitch Marcinkowski taught the boys the necessary fund amentals on the gridiron Tohim we bid fond farewell and wish him all the luck possible in his new position ashead coach at St Andrew parish 61 i-. Jim Johnson His capable handling of the Bluestreaks as line coach has made Mr Johnson a wonderful guide and friend of all Sincerely devoted to the team, he has spared no time or energy in helping to make the boys what they are. f S 1 sa, -'K I gb' s 5 X b I5 1' '-

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1 4' V1.1 Ray Dempz decides to keep the ball Blocking by Gordon Ziemianski and Dan Dych makes a good gain possible St Thomas takes possession ot the valuable pigskin as a St Charles back makes a fatal m1scue Ron Nowak carries the ball for some yardage as the Bluestreaks try for a first down. lx