Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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T-Bird Tank Team Takes First in SCL and District THIS YEAR'S T-BIRD tankers, led by captains R. J. Davis and Pat McCarthy, punctuated a winning season by placing first in the South Central League and winning their fourth consecutive District title. McVehil's Navy defeated all of the area schools and several Denver schools, including Aurora Hinkley, Aurora Central, and Abraham Lincoln. The swimmers were beaten in only three dual meets, these defeats being at the hands of Thomas Jefferson, John F. Kennedy, and George Washington High Schools. Wasson's tankers also participated in the University of Denver Invitational Swim Meet and the Denver Public Schools' Relays. Three new records were set by the swimmers. Sophomore Bruce Gibson broke the old 100 yard backstroke team record with a new time of 1:O4.9. The 400 yard freestyle relay team of Jeff McDonald, Randy Erwin, Dan Turner, and Loren lmhoff set a new District record of 3:45.5. This same relay team, with the exception of R. J. Davis replacing Randy Erwin, also set a Wasson pool record of 3:44.9. Coach Ed McVehil's swim team finished a successful season with a 10th place finish at the state meet. Wasson 65 . . 41 .. 69. . 9th 73. . 75,. 53. . 68. . 43. . 49. . 3rd 31. . 56. . lst lst 10th . .... Cheyenne ....... . . .... Thomas Jefferson. . . . . . . .... Harrison ....... . . . . . . . .... University of Denver In . .,.. Wldefield ......... . . .... Aurora Hinkley... . . .... Aurora Central. . . . .,,. Palmer .,......... . . .... John F. Kennedy... , . .... Abraham Lincoln.. . . . . . .... Denver Public Schools' . .... George Washington . . . . . .... Mitchell ....... . . . . . . . .... South Central League . . . .... District . . . .... State Meet Opponent . . . .30 .....54 . . . . .26 vitational .....22 ....2O ....42 ....57 .....52 . . . .46 Relays .....64 .....39 Grimacing Terry Watson awaits the splash-down after a difficult dive

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T-Bird Icers Capture First City Hockey League Crown FINISHING THEIR GREATEST season in nine years, the T-Bird ice team won their first City Hockey League championship with an 11-1 record. After opening the league schedule with a 3-1 victory over Fountain Valley, the T-Birds then dropped their only game of the season to Cheyenne, 5-2. The icers were not stopped again, however, winning ten straight games to take the title handily. Rocky Whitworth was the key player to the team's success. Whitworth led the league in scoring with a record-breaking 30 goals and 45 total points, and was also highly honored by being named Most Valuable Player in the CHL for 1968. Larry Braun followed Whitworth, taking second in CHL scoring with 31 total points on 14 goals. Both Whitworth and Braun were named as first line All-CHL selections, along with captain Dave Muir. Chip Merkert, Brian Keane, and Mike Rothe received all-CHL honorable mention. For the second straight year Wasson's individual scoring, including the 5-1 exhibition victory over Palmer, was dominated by Whitworth and Braun, 3 Q who scored 32 1 I ' and 5 goa S respectlvely' Exuberant Larry Braun lifts his stick after goal over Mitchell. FRONT ROW: Mike Baker, Mike Rothe, Larry Braun, Dave Muir, captain, Scott Metcalf, Chip Merkert, Mike Williams, Brian Sheahan, Eric Bo Rocky Whitworth, Brian Keane, Barry Keane, Richard Cotton. ROW gren. Mark MHCFBVIBUSV Coach Harry Whitworth. TWO: Chris Metcalf, Jim Palmer, Bill Taylor, Ron Harris. BACK ROW: