Troy High School - Gladiator Yearbook (Troy, MI)

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BE ec ae na ne Row 1: G. Choinski, F. Bernardt, F. Burnard, M. DeKane, J. Acton, F. Bailey, J. Wyett. Row 2: D. Anderson, R. Moore, W. Haney, J. Murdock, F. Wood, H. Wright, Mr. Goodwin. SMe Varsity Tso tcthal a Troy High’s first ‘‘Oakland B’’ championship rests in the trophy case due to the efforts of the 1953-54 basketball team. Going undefeated through the league cam- paign, the Colts also posted a fine overall mark of 13-3. The victories over powerful Roseville and the record smashing conquest of Clawson highlighted the league play. Out of the league the most sensational game was a double-overtime loss to Southfield. While compiling the best record in Troy history they amassed an amazing total of statistics. In 16 games they ran up a total of 876 points for a 55 point per game average. In the meantime they held their opposition to 636 and a 40 point norm. That championship trophy looks mighty good in the otherwise barren case. Con- gratulations to Coach Goodwin and the team! VARSITY SCORES Troy.) 08. ake OLione anes, Troy OOn vAvondalerns.) 51 Troy ...45 Birmingham... . 52 M LLOYs ere 0 Loe Cla wSOnmeanct sn 40 TrOy eee 104 Wee WAKE VICW an menete 44 Troy ...43 Roseville..... 38 Troy ...51 Roseville...... 39 WeIroy 2 49 se bitzgeraldanerso Troy ...40 Southfield ..... 45 LLOYinsyo) «0M SOULDTICIO Ny e-namOG roy «..-,69 Fitzgerald; ... 37 TLOYVe . ele) + ee vIACISON wou eist ee 35 Troyeee- OL mee Lake: Oriony.-s2G Troy... ten) One ClawSOle- eaten 20 ILPOY §. eee Madison ...). aie 35 Troy 2. 400) Avondale nencct 41 - 32 - TEER 7 AIH aay PRS en ‘METTE ERHITHY ATES mh 0 P nF RHA AP A TE OR TRO EeTe sormninainnbhamammacieieennecmususns

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ge Un ee Fred Bernhardt: Fred, a 6’-2’’ senior forward, became a valuable varsity member inhis second year of competition basketball. Showing lots of possibilities, with more experience he could have been even better, for a late start was his biggest opponent. Graydon Choinski: 6’-2’’ senior forward, Graydon Mike DeKane: All league, AllS.O.C.,Second Team, All-Suburban, came on with a roar atthe end of the year to prove his Second Team All State. The above honors came to Troy’s top in- merit. Had he played the whole season as he did the dividual star, 6’-0’’ senior southpaw forward, Mike DeKane. end, he would have been a high-scoring star. As it Racking up 300 points in 18 games, he possessed a fine 19 point was, he had several fine days, especially the second per game average. Highly regarded as a scorer, he was alsoa Avondale game. top-flight ball handler, defensive ball hawk, and morale booster. Jack Acton: All-league as a junior! Such was the lot of Jack Acton. 6’-1’’ forward, who was a member of the starting team for the second straight year. A defensive specialist, he also is a fine shot, both in and out court. Next year should find him ina real hey- day. Floyd Bailey: A big, slightly rough, junior forward, Floyd split Fred Burnard: Contributing a big part of the height to the cham- his services between the varsity and reserve teams this year. pionship team was 6’-4’’ seniorcenter, Fred Burnard. Fred used Standing 6’-2’’, and still growing, he was a valuable help in re- his size well, especially in defensive action. His scoring, while bounding. He will be a vital cog in next years plans. not spectacular, was steady and supported the ‘‘big guns’’. «= 3oue , EFEUEET PILES LESSIG T PPQOI Fda dod BSS ESE ESE aE EET LCs Pras be 4 o o 5 TT) Br HTT HTP RETR PEER PET RR nn , . 7