University High School - Nunc Dimittis Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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NUNC DIMITTIS BASKETBALL BY Russ DOBSON WEEPING through its opposition to win eight straight games, U. High took the Huron League Championship for the fourth time in six years, and although the 1954-35 edition of Coach Fred East's Purple and Gold basketball team dropped their first game in the district tournament to an inspired Northville team, the season was very successful. The starting line-up was composed entirely of seniors: Grey Nelson and Joe Hewett at the forwards, captain Frank Shull at center, and Ed Green and Bob Mitchell playing the guard positions. Of the reserves, George Hoar, Tony Osborne, and Louis Hopkins will also graduate this year. In the opening contest of the season on November 30, the Purple and Gold went down in defeat before a clever Alumni team, 21-14. Although defeated in its first encounter, U. High showed flashes of great basketball. However, prospects for a successful season were not brightened by a 12-11 defeat at the hands of Northville, a week later, In the first Huron League game, U. High faced a highly touted Ypsi Roosevelt team which we defeated, 26-11. Gaining necessary confidence from this victory, the Eastmen beat Tecum- seh next and then went on to trim every school in the Huron League, climaxing the season with a brilliant victory over Lincoln Consolidated. In winning from Lincoln, 35-28, the Purple and Gold played its best game of the year and displayed a brand of basketball which should have carried it far in the tournaments. Incidentally, Lincoln, perennially one of the best teams in the Huron League, has never beaten U. High. The Good Neighbors' Trophy will remain in the possession of U. High for at least another year by virtue of a 19-17 victory over St. Thomas. The game was typical of most of the hard-fought encounters between U. High and the Irish. U. High starting fast, began to coast during the second quarter and watched its lead gradually slip away until only one point separated the two teams with about four minutes to play. At this point, a basket by Mitchell and a foul shot by Nelson snapped U. High out of its lethargy and enabled the Purple and Gold to eke out a victory by the meager margin of two points. Whatever hopes we might have had for a State Championship basketball team, were dashed by a smooth-working Northville quintet in the first round of the district tourna- ment. It can truthfully be said that U. High had an off night. The zone defense was functioning rather loosely and the Purple and Gold sharp-shooters were not hitting the basket with their usual accuracy. After Hewett, who was playing an aggressive game, had been taken out on four personal fouls, the necessary fire seemed lacking and at the final whistle Northville was leading 20-16. An unusual feature of the play this year was the scoring done by the guards. Between them, Mitchell and Green scored 162 points, more than half the team total. One hundred of these points were collected by Mitchell. Under the able direction of Coach Don Brownley, the second team also experienced a successful year, winning seven games and losing four. It is expected that this group will furnish the first team with some promising material next year. Page Tu'enly-four

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NUNC DIMITTIS CLUBS BY PAT MICHAEL NDER the leadership of their respective presidents, the French, Latin, Thespians, and Student Guide Clubs have rounded up another year with a fine record. The French Club under the leadership of Barbara Heath put on several very interesting pro- grams. Vice-President and Secretary of the club was Martha Scott. Henry Adams, the president, made the Thespians a thoroughly interesting proposition. With the inauguration of luncheon meetings, members were able to attend meetings regularly and to discuss and present skits informally. They also gave three assembly pro- grams: Wurzel Flummery , a series of humorous skits, and scenes from famous plays. Christine Gesell was Secretary this year. The Latin Club also instituted a new plan for meetings. They chose eleven o'clock on the first Friday of every month, and only Latin students attended. Ruth Mary Schorling was the president, and the other oiiicers were: Ted Bragg, Vice-President, and Stan Moore, Secretary. Several plays were presented, and out-side speakers were brought in. Barbara Heath was also in charge of the Student Guides. Beth O'Roke was the Vice- President, and Frances Orr the Secretary. The much-discussed pins were finally purchased and presented to the guides, Gold for the people who had been guides for six semesters, and silver for the others. The guides also had a dinner in the cafeteria this year, and be- sides that have been doing the usual, but very necessary, work in the office. The G.A.A. has also had a very active year under Barbara Kanouse. Mary Wheat was the Vice-President. Intramural games were held under the auspices of the G.A.A. all year, and a picnic was held in the spring. A swimming club and a badminton club were instituted this year for the first time. SPRING SPORTS BY GREY NELSON PRING SPORTS this year netted a pretty good average, considering everything. An exceptional tennis season, a fair golf season, and a mediocre track record were gained. The golf team, captained by jack Dobson, had six victories and three defeats, and also won the Regional Golf Tournament. Besides jack, the team was composed of Bill Huntington, Myron Sarnes, Stan Moore, Frank Heike, and Bill Wood, In the State Tourn- ament, held at the University Course, the boys placed fourth. Mr. East's track team didn't fare as well as the other two teams. Captain George Hoar's team was composed of Berry Ratliif, Paul Sample, jay Osborne, joe Hewett, Dana Dob- son, Fitch Tillotsen, Ted Treadway, Fred Guthe, Jack Sharman, Phil Gordy, Ed Green, and Henry Adams. The tracksters beat Roosevelt, and had several losses, taking fifth place in the Huron League, and netting only five points in the Regional Meet. Coach Johnston's tennis team had a very good season with seven victories and only two defeats. The members of the squad were: Bob Grafton, Grey Nelson, Phil Newman, Frank Shull, Al Lee, Bud Dana, Louis Hopkins, Noisy Carr, Jack Weller, Dan Wheeler, Bob Mitchell, Dwight Adams, john Brunner, Arthur Hopkins, David Sherwin, Ben Boehm, and Ted Bragg. In the Huron League Tournament, the boys tied with Roosevelt for first place. In the Regional Tournament the team placed third in a field of seven, Carr and Hopkins of U. High winning the doubles title. In the State Tournament at Grand Rapids, Carr and Hopkins reached the finals, where they were defeated by a strong St. Clair team, However, they were runners-up for the state doubles championship. Page Twenty-rix