Wapakoneta High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

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THE RETROSPECT Top row, left to right—Marjean Headapohl, Elizabeth Bachman, Loretta Lynch, Madella Kuck, Florence Kentner. Second Row Emma Vorhees, Virginia McCormick, Susan Seitz, Orva Cannon, Ethel Langhorst, Zelna Koons, Marcelle Bimstein, Louise Disney, Kathaleen Wolfe, Laura Alice Youngs. Third Row—Caroline Weimert, Lena Ruth Vossler, Margaret Bush, Lula Mae Ter williger, Marcelle Burden, Mona Linder, Shirley Kolter, Elizabeth Cartmell, Frances Brodbeck, Gertrude Lyman. Girls’ Athletics Athletics for both girls and beys are the objectives of the physical education department of cur school. Believing that these are worthy aims, the girls have been privileged to continue with their basketball activities. Ihis year there was an unusually large number or girls participating. The formation of a team is indeed a big problem for any coach. Team work means more than individual players being selected on a team since all must be of the same mind. We believe this type of cooperation has been well accomplished in our basketball team. To win games is always the outstanding objective of a team but how to win is a far superior aim. The efforts of the girls nave been to win but win like real sportsmen. To win games means that all must be in good physical condition and this too is one of the purposes of the team. We believe this objective has been realized. Only by a real bit of true leadership, can a team realize the full value of basketball. We believe and know this leadership has been had in the personage of our coach, Miss Embree. In all events she has emphasized winning but by clean, straight sportsmanship. We believe our year has been a success under her coaching.

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THE RETROSPECT Boys’ Basketball Team PAUL JACOBS—the tallest center in this district of the state. His tip-off advantage will be missed next year. JAMES VARNER a reliable sub center. It was Varner’s baskets that spelled victory for the Redskins in both St. Marys games. JOHN NAGEL- although handicapped by a torn muscle, Johnnie’s fight and determination were never missing a single game. ROBERT BLUME probably the greatest dribbler of the Redskins. His uncanny eye for the basket will be greatly missed next year. ROLLAND KANTNER the greatest defensive player in the league. His superior fighting spirit will be missed next year. ROBERT SNYDER although, the smallest forward in the conference, Snyder has the spring and nerve to go and get that tip-off. BRUCE MILLER Miller made the regular squad during the last of the season. His spirit and willingness to cooperate will be long remembered at Blume High. DON RUN RLE- The past season was this Sophomore’s second year as a regu lar. He was one of the highest scoring guards of the conference. He will be back next year. ROLAND SWONGUER Swonguer was considered by many to be the fastest guard in the conference. He also will be back next year. IRVIN LOGAN- Irvin was the smiling short-haired forward who was dead on short shots. Great things are expected of him for the coming season.

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THE RETROSPECT Girls’ Basket BallTeam SHIRLEY KOLTER—“SHIRT” “Shirt” was chosen as our honorary captain for the season because of her outstanding sportsmanship, spirit, and playing ability. She inspired the confidence of both team ar.d coach and then lived up to it. Dependable and consistent from beginning to end. “Shirt” i9 a real sport. LENA RUTH VOSSLER—“SIS” A team mate of equal ability for Shirley. After two fouls had been called on her, the game was on in earnest! Not for the opponents—Oh, no, for them it was over. MARCEL BURDEN—“BABE” She doesn’t say much but w’hy should she? Actions speak louder than words! “Fate” forms the other point of that invincible defensive triangle. Basket ball to “Babe” is a problem and she attacks it as such, cool, collected. But it’s fun—and rhe loves it. MONA LINDER—“MONA” Mona was a consistent, hard playing team mate. She might have been timid about shooting but that was all. She filled her place in that scheme of offense which, once started, couldn’t be stopped. We can sum the whole thing up by saying her basketball playing is commensurate, only with her chewing gum. ELIZABETH CARTM ELL—“LIZ” “Liz” was our high point scorer for the season. As for her opponent, they might have been out “big game hunting”, because hunting was all they ever did where she was concerned. She was much too fast for them even to find her—Whiz— she had the ball; Whiz—we had a basket. MARGARET BUSH—“BUSH” “Bush” is our only senior. We feel sure that if she shows the same good sportsmanship and fight in the game of life that she does in the game of basket ball, she will certainly be a success. She filled the bill both offensively and defensively and we say, “Best of luck, Bush.” LULA MAE TERWILLIGER—“LU” “Lue” came to us at the beginning of the second semester. It seemed as though we were waiting for that confidence and assurance that she gave us. We can certainly say that, with her dependability and cleverness, she was a big help to our team. MARJEAN HEADAPOHL Marjean in her quiet but deliberate way was ready to rise to any necessity that circumstances demand. The team felt that perfect confidence that she always seemed to inspire. We can remember when our team looked decidedly better because of her. FLORENCE KANTNER—“SHORTY” “Shorty” was an inspiration to all. What she lacked in inches she amply made up for in fight. She has the spirit that makes successful ball teams. And now we come to those girls who really make teams like we had possible. Those girls who, evening after evening, faithfully came to practice and yet, whose rewards are not in the form of letters or participation in games. Those girls com mand great respect from both team and coach. Their sportsmanship is a thing which has been a goal for all to work for. The following merit mention, because at various they have been a part of our playing scheme: Elizabeth Bachman, Frances Brodbeck, Emma Vorhees, Caroline Weimert, and Laura Alice Youngs. Last, but rot least, comes anotner who has helped make our team the success it was, Kathleen Woolfe, our trusty manager. Always ready to do her share, cheerfully and willingly. Kathleen and her team mate, Virginia McCormick are a proof that one can know rea! sportsmanship without being a participant in the game. We thank them!