Union College - Garnet Yearbook (Schenectady, NY)

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9 ,allege fgpiail' aa the Bam! playa an The Union College Band, rejuvenated by badly needed new uniforms, played at every home football game of the Season, and all but the first of the away games. Composed ol' some forty-six members as reorganized under the direction of Mr. Tom Male, the band also provided the impetus to the sea.son's spirit by joining with the pep-rally and the pre-R.P.I. parade. - The close of the football season brought no rest for the boys with the horns, as they con- tinued to play at several basketball games and daily Chapels. The joint concerts and the Union College concerts under the direc- tion ol Mr. Robert Hicks, were the high-lights ol the 'Spring season. Mr. I-licks, taking over the direetorship at the end of the football season, has worked the group into :1 promis- ing eoneert band. Assisting Mr. Hicks in his work with the group are Pat Meflivern as Manager, and Bill Meyer, Drum Major. It is noteworthy that the band constituted almost the entire cheering section from Union 'vi Pajama-clad freshmen sing proudly of their new home. at several of the away games. They have added immeasurably to the good name of Un-ion through their fine playing, orderly appearance and spirited support of the teams on the field. Drum Major Meyer hides behind bass drum as band poses for informal shot. . --v 'ra-1-'-1' -mwynu-s. X --.-.v-V --. - -rr.:-.-,iw4'--xgamirmnzz,

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' ifze alcf 14 fm Me Gheeelewfleu - The Union College Cheerleaders, closely coordinating their activities with the band, endeavored to stimulate throughout the foot- ball and basketball seasons a high degree of college spirit and support for the athletic teams. The first appearance of the squad last Fall was at the memorable Pep Rally, held around the usual huge bonfire on Council field. Fol- lowing that, the cheerleaders led yells at almost all the football games and pep rallies during A loud and more mobile group leads the parading student body the Season: which was highightcda perhaps: down Nott Terrace. J ii Landry, Baar, Keever, and Bullis form a large portion of the cheering section at games but receive criticism anyhow. when Skidmore College allowed six gorgeous Freshmen to cheer with our squad at the Hobart game, thus continuing the year-old custom of adding feminine beauty to the cheering squad. Continuing on through the Winter months, the team was on hand at the basketball games to lead the fans in a variety of cheers and general encouragement for the Dutchmen on the court. Although losing its two head cheerleaders, James Baar and James Landry, through graduation, the squad has a selection of new yells 'prepared for the ,48 season and is antici- pating a redoubled spirit from the student fbody. An enthusiastic mob sings and cheers on the steps of the Van Curler shortly before Mr. Fowler's pandemonium broke loose. Page Sixteen

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Page Enstice about to be brought down by two tacklers. fine. fad a. Seaman- 400114511 The prediction Mel Hein made in 1946 that the 1947 Union College gridiron squad would not do any worse than it did in 1946 was borne out as the 194-7 Dutchmen eleven hung up an identical record of three wins and Hve losses. Bolstered by the addition of a new coach, John McLaughry, and the return of 11 lettermen, the Garnet confidently faced its 194-7 schedule, only to find that erratic play and the breaks of the game foiled its efflorts for a winning season. Although 11 lettermen were on hand for pre-season drills, most of the candidates for positions lacked extensive experience in col- Eighteen lege football. This prompted Coach Mc- Laughzy to state early in the season that a T--formation does not seem feasible for Union at the present time.'l McLaughry therefore built his attack upon the tried and true single- wing principles. Administrative cooperation with members of the team -by adjustment of class schedules and the provision of room and board during pre-season workouts provided a lift in team morale. In the past, schedule conflicts have often hampered practice by making it impos- sible for a complete team to 'be on hand for daily drills. WVith things seemingly favoring them, the