Topeka High School - Sunflower Yearbook (Topeka, KS)

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5 TARTING the 1933 seas- on as an inex- perienced squad. but rapidly devel- oping i n t o a powerful eleven. the Topeka high i school football team turned in a formidable record of five victories and two defeats. The Trojans tied with Lawrence for the title of the Eastern Kansas Conference and upset two strong non-league opponents. The To- peka team scored in every game and collected during the seven games a total of 97 points as com- pared with the 40 points gathered by their opponents. Their schedule, arranged by W. J. Barnett, athlet- ic director, included the stiffest competition possible in this part of the country. Nearly 100 candidates reported in early September for training under Coach E. B. Weaver and his assistants. C. F. Hadley, Fred R. Powers, C. P. Snyder, and H. D. Shotwell. These coaches drilled the aspirants long and hard for the en- tire month in preparation for the season opener, September 30. Sev- eral promising combinations were tried, each centered around the three r e t u r n i n g lettermen-George Shoup, end: Junior Shaw, full- backg and Norman French, half- back. Only minutes before the game started was the starting line- up anything but a guess. W. J. Barnett Athletic Director Salina-Topeka The opening game was played in Topeka. with Salina as opposi- tion. Although displaying ragged form, both teams managed to score. Rosenbaum played a good defensive game for Topeka. Salina won by one touchdown. Score: Salina 13, Topeka 7 Griclsters Tie for Title Green Team Develops into Powerful Machine: Wins Five of Seven Games Lawrence-Topeka In the next game Lawrence won a tight battle on its home field. Shaw and French gave the stands thrill after thrill with their beau- tiful runs. The field lights went out in the last few minutes of play and ended the game abruptly. Score: Lawrence 7, Topeka 6 Topeka-Manhattan Topeka snapped out of the pre- season slump and started a winning streak that went unbroken during the remainder of the season. Man- hattan, Topeka's traditional foe, fell before a strong Trojan attack in an afternoon game. Score: Manhattan 6, Topeka 26 Topeka-Emporia The league-leading Emporians met their first defeat at the hands of the Trojans in Topeka. Kinter starred for the visitors, and Brown and Long played a great defensive game for Topeka. Score: Emporia 7, Topeka 13 Topeka-Omaha For the third consecutive year Topeka upset the powerful Ma- roon Omaha Tech gridsters. Shaw made the only touchdown of the game, and French converted the extra point. All the boys had a fine time in Omaha. Score: Omaha Tech O, Topeka 7 by James Clark Topeka-Ottawa Topeka finished a lop-sided game with Ottawa on the long end of the score. Fumbles by the Tro- jans marred their brilliant show- ing. Score: Ottawa 0, Topeka 26 Topeka-Wichita East The Black and Gold evened the defeat of last year's team by turn- ing back the strong Wichita-East Aviators in a close game. Beckley and Lillard scorred for Topeka. Score: Wichita-East 7, Topeka 12 Eight Lettermen Seniors The Wichita game was the last game for the following lettermen: Charles R o s e n b a u m, George Shoup, Dick Brown, Ivan Lawson, James Kell, Norman French, Mil- ton Long, and Junior Shaw. Seven of Topeka's Trojans re- ceived an all East-Central Kansas Conference rating. Long, Shaw, Shoup, and Brown placed on the first team, and Rosenbaum, Law- son, and French placed on the sec- ond, French was made captain of the second team. Student Manager Aids Largely responsible f o r t h e smooth functioning of the season, Bill Brownlee as senior student manager of football served daily at the club house at Chandler Field and made all trips with the team. He received a football letter. ,FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF E. B. Weaver Fred R. Powers Coach Assistant Coach 'ws -Xie' I - . W., -is, --ar, as a - :r':as.s -. - 1 3, Chap. F. Hadley Carl P. Snyder Assistant Coach Assistant Cggch l Page Nineteen

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each class, who are elected when they are sophomores to serve dur- ing their high school career. They are eligible only if they have no grades below B. Each term. the eli- gible students are voted on and the ten chosen take on the duties of full-fledged members. After they are elected, they must keep an aver- age of B or else. . . When a vacancy occurs, a junior in good standing is chosen to fill the place. The Proctor System Vernon Murrow, chairman Charles Bray, first hour captain Harryette Nightingale, second hour captain Jean Swan, third hour captain John B. Covey, fifth hour captain Bill Brownlee, sixth hour captain Heading the Proctor System this year is Vernon Murrow, who has proved his trustworthiness during his high school career by consistent- ly devoting himself to the best in- terests of the school. Vernon is the third student to take over this posi- tion of trust and criticism since the system was inaugurated with the new building. The size of the building, coupled with the terror of the sophomores when first behold- ing its countless denizens, has made it necessary to keep a corps of proc- tors to assist in times of need. Assisting Ver- non as captains of the five periods are Charles Bray, first hour: Harry- ette Nightingale, Vernon Murrow Row 1: Bentley, Abernathy, Willcuts, Hogeboom, McPherson, Hale. Row 2: Pressler, Dice, Lepper, Nightingale. Row 3: Covey, Brownlee, Gilpin, Rankin, Weeks. SERVICE CLUB second hour: Jean Swan, third hour: Vernon Murrow, fourth hour: John B. Covey, fifth hour: Bill Brownlee, sixth hour. Barbara King was originally chosen cap- tain for the second hourg but, be- cause her program could not be ar- ranged to provide a free period, the position was given to Harryette. Each captain chooses some thirty proctors from the study halls to assist him in showing visitors around the building, inspecting passes, and keeping order in the halls. The proctor system in To- peka high school has been com- mended by many persons and copied by other schools who see PROCTOR CAPTAINS Row I: Harryette Nighingale, Jean Swan. Row 2: Vernon Murrow, Charles Bray, John B. Covey, Bill Brownlee. Page Eighteen in Topeka high a shining example of what students can and will do if . left t o t h e i r honor. John B. Covey Student Groups Work At the opening of each term, the Service Club helps in the office by sorting cards, delivering messages, and easing the burden of detail that slows up the work of the harassed office force. The proctors similarly begin their work early, recruiting aides from the study halls to regulate hall traffic. Effort is made to keep the organization representative of all interests. This year for the first time Negro proctors were appoint- ed. The Student Council's first big project each year is the All-School Party. It then turns its attention to such matters as the Point System and election rules. During the vo- cational lectures, its members meet and introduce the speakers. The Representative Council, be- sides caring for the activity tickets, World subscriptions, and Sunflow- er sales, this year has Worked es- pecially on the entertainment of de- baters attending the National Speech Tournament.

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7 Junior Shaw Norman French Co-Captain Co-Captain a Pressler Orr Pate Twenty Hill Nitz Letters Go to 18 Trojans Veterans and New Men Work Togetlreri Five Unclerclassmen Win Their T Dean Pressler, Quarterback-150 lbs. Dean Pressler is a short, fast well-built, and smart quarterback. Although he did not get to play in many games. he made good whenever called upon. He had a lot of drive and his speed aided him in doing his share. new Hin, Emi-150 lbs. Dean was a good pass snagger. He was fast on the forward line, and on defense. stopped play with great success. Com- bining fighting with excellent knowledge of the game. Dean overcame the handicap of light weight and played an excellent game. Stanley Orr, Tackle-210 lbs. While not always in the starting line- up, Stanley lost little time in showing his ability and making his weight felt , after breaking into the conflict. He was a most capable reserve. Stanley will he one of the returning lettermen. Lloyd Nitz, Halfback-155 lbs. A smart, speedy, and deceptive back. The speed man of the backfieldf' Lloyd could always be counted on for consistent gains. He was the main cog in many of the successful trick plays. Lloyd will return to play next fall. Brown French Richard Brown, Tackle-180 lbs. Dick won a reputation as one of the hardest, cleanest fighting. most versatile tackles in state high school athletics. He was always in there fighting. Breaking through to throw opposing backs for de- cisive losses was his favorite pastime. ' Norman French, Halfback-150 lbs. Norman always gave a good account of himself in running back punts. He was one of the speediest men in the backfield. On end runs he often broke away for long gains or touchtowns. Norm was a let- terman from the 1932 season. Charles Cramer, Guard-160 lbs. Short. stocky, fast. and smart-Charles filled all requirements for an ideal guard. His speed enabled him to break through the opposing line and throw runners for losses. He always made holes in the line for the ball lugger. Kenneth Colvin, Tackle--205 lbs. Whenever a play came his way Kenneth was there to mess it up. The 200 pounds of beef he packed around on his frame did not hinder his playing. His weight, speed, and endurance made him a powerful de- fensive tackle. Crarner Colvin n 4