St Vincent High School - Shamrock Yearbook (Akron, OH)

Page 29 text:

4. Q . Boosters on Parade HIGH-STEl'l'E1ES si ,.....-..f --M -M v-M - --1 . , ,., --- --W Q as , . -fi '-kL 'O COME RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE, our peppy major- cttes could always be see11 leading the St. Vin- cent band through its paces during the half-time shows at the football games. These highvstep- ping misses are: Nancy Morgan, Dolores Poje, Joyce Querry, A. Scott, Donna McGaughey. 1 2-3, now let's go. With this as an Opener the energetic cheerleaders gave many spirited cheers during the football and basketball sea- sons. Here they are leading The Sky Rocket, a favorite yell of the students. The boys are J. May, P. Gill, J. May, and R. DuFala. G0 IRISH! WIN IRISH!

Page 28 text:

l 0 0 9'Ti1s the irish . . . BEFORE THE GAME Front Row: J. Lambes, R. Semeraro, A. DeCasper, A. I.. Curtis, P. Gist, J. Devereux, D. Ondas, C. Beesing, E. Wible, B. Royeif. Row P. Hayden, N. Isaac, F. McVan, J. Bauman, D. 0'Brien, P. Oras, G. Kyle, M. E. Curtis, J. DeWitt, E. Mutchler, R. McCloud, R. Fabbro. BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER football games, St. Vincent Band did its job with a spirit com- parable to a band of much greater size. Under the direction of Mr. Edward Jones, a student A teacher from Akron University, the big little band gave an inspiring performance in both musical skill and marching ability. Long hours of faithful practice enabled the band to give these performances consistently. Their snappy music enlivened all the cheer rallies and bol- stered the Irish spirit when things looked dark. The Ladies Auxiliary of the St. Vincent Booster QQ Club aids the band financially. They have spon- sored card parties and other like events to pro- vide the money for new instruments. The foot- ball team will always have loyal support as long as the green and White marches at the games. .XS S ZW s Z ..i '. .. 24 -

Page 30 text:

Brain, Spirit and Prayer . . . ' A .. 4 Q 4 Bottom Row: B. Curley, E. Taggart, C. Martin, C. Pfeil, C. Skidmore, P. Slaven, R. Gauthier, R. Brizes, L. Foore, J. Elio. Row 2: Coach Wentz, C. Albanese, J. Hubbard, D. May, T. Zeller, D. Eisenhut, J. Raub, L. Baldacci, C. Kormanik, J. Stitz, C. Bekeleski, J. Hallinan, J. Kline, Coach Malagio. Row 3: Fr. Cosgrove, Athletic Directory J. Costello, R. Volpe, J. Meyers, R. D'Alessio, M. Testa, A. Haddad, J. Mars, T. Beiswenger, M. O'Brien, E. Wal- chalk, P. Roman, L. Gmerek, B. Starinki, P. Pfeil, manager. Row 4: D. Daniels, C. Saunders, T. Murphy, H. Me- higan, C. Gessler, J. Maurer, C. Reyman, T. Baldacci, J. Herro, M. Flynn, F. Kremblas, L. Tylka, J. Ross, C. Reish, E. Salem. POWER, STAMINA, AND EXPERIENCE played a leading role in turning out victories for Saint Vincent football team this season. The Saints had a veteran combine with more than their share of dash and spirit. Foreseeing a good season for the team, their followers expected and were gratified by many victories packed with thrills. The Fighting Irish compiled one of the best records in the schoo1's history, de- spite the fact that they played more games than usual. Every man produced and as a conse- quence the team succumbed to defeat just three times in a heavy ten game schedule. Since they were decisively beaten by only one team, Erie Cathedral Prep, it is plain to see just how potent the Irish were. The second loss, by a slim 14 to 7 margin, was to Barberton, a team that was always in the top ten in the state. Their last defeat was absorbed in mud and snow at the -25.- hands of Buchtel. This game was lost in the final seconds and could have gone either way. The victims of the Irish were Kenmore, East, Springfield, Canton Catholic, West, St. Mary's, and Cuyahoga Falls. The taste of victory was especially sweet against West High and our friendly rivals, St. Mary's. The Irish had won five straight last year before the underdog cow- boys stampeded the Irish into their first defeat. Against St. Mary's Martin Testa added insult to the defeat by kicking a field goal. Aiding the eleven seniors in compiling this enviable record were juniors Ronnie D'Alessio, Chuck Pfeil, Bob Brizes, Joe Elio, Larry Foore, Bill Starinki, Jerry Meyers, and Adeb Haddad. Sophomores were valuable substitutes. The parochial cham- pionship, and the best won-lose record in the city are testimony to the fact that the Irish were a credit to their coaches, faculty, and followers.