Van Wert High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

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, .ww-ff., W. dm, x T Fvfiifzgftv X 'Eifii riffs P -,Q . 'N ...mv .1 2 S ,Q i', My ', .Q U 6 ' V V .5 3 53,1 gg. J AW f aa f Cougar Kittens - l. to r.: Michelle Hoffman, Julie Nieman, Amy Hoffman, Julie Hill, and Cindy Hetrick. Coaches: Craig Bell, Tom Edinger, Mike lnninger, Jerry Buti, Robert Edinger, Bill Swank. Tri-Captains: Joe Edinger, Bill Clifton, and Mike Proffitt. Something unique took place on VW's football field in 19785 something unique came alive. The overall record of 4-6, however, was no indication of the exciting season, the courage, the morale, and the teamwork demonstrated by the Cougars. The team brought a new offensive look to Eggeress Stadium, a quick hitting game punctuated with passing which kept the Cougars in 9 of the 10 games until the final gun. A hard-hitting, stingy defense protected Van Wert turf. Despite inexperience and a plague of injuries, its perserverence complimented the offense. The attitude and spirit of the Cougars showed marked improvement, and much of the credit must be given to the senior leadership and the elected captains Bill Clifton, Joe Edinger, and Mike Proffitt. lt would be remiss not to mention the special units who usually gave the Cougars good field position. These units were led by punter, Steve Ridenour and deep back, Dick Methot. Those receiving special awards were: Clifton, MVP, Edinger, blocking and Cougar Pride, Mike Keith, tacklerg Dave Uncapher, Most Improved, and Dan Finkhousen, Coaches Award. Post season also saw Denny Dull and Mike Keith selected to 2nd team All League: Clifton, Edinger, and Scott Hartge received Honorable Mention.

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lm 1 sis ' - CFWHS ., , , , 5 ww- , .4 . gamma A Y A 5 Q V1 nw f' 'FUGH' WM .4 f cu-me C' ' .E 'warg am if i as L 1 mg L ,tx 4., 1,2 SN VH. QQ- Qi Q ,. tclfu C 45 cm-Q Occurs Simi: mem Row 1: J. Agler, T. Hart, J, Druckemiller, B. Nieman, K. Fellers, K.C. Clem, E. Stevens, G. Blackmore. Row 2: J. Bowersock, B. Stahl, J. Stetler, A. Alvarez, K. Stanley, J. McGough, P. Ray, C. McCIonahay. Row 3: K. Pontius, S. Kindell, G. Holes, K. Merkle, J. Lahmon, D. Sites, C. Crosby, J. Martinez. Row 4: B. Broten, J. Uncapher, D. May. Row 5: Coach Htttle, Coach Creager. 'Q Freshmen Football The 1978 VW Freshmen Football Team posted a 1-4- 1 record after defeating Ottawa in their lst game. Then problems beset the team, and they lost their next 4 games: a total of only 8 points were sacrificed during these losses. ln the final game against Definace, they suffered their greatest defeat. Despite the record, the young Cougars gained valuable experiences, proper Sites for a touchdown! attitudes, and a deeper insight of football as a sport. .W Q X ,. X. sm., 'FM' ,' Ma E.