West Canada Valley High School - Wecava Yearbook (Newport, NY)

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Varsity Cheerleaders Shirley Grower, Elaine Farrell, Eloise Primeau, joan Autenritli, Rosemary Maxwell. Second Rowflvlrs. Ratlibun. Eli lilz We Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Sally Willard, Priscilla Cohan, ,loan Wliitirig, Ann Willard, Mary jane Danielski. Second Row-Mrs. Rathbun. C273 ,ef

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Basketball The West Canada Valley quintets were especially happy to have back their former coach, Mr. Rand. We all know that Mr. Whaley did an excellent job of coaching us while we had no Physical Education director because of the war. Mr. Whaley was with us every game and inspired us greatly. Coach Rand also has all our sincere thanks, and we know that he will once again build up a victorious team. As for the games themselves, we had some tough luck, winning only three of our league games. Most of the latter part of the season found us suffering many casualties in the way of long illnesses or sprained ankles which made playing difficult. We had excellent help from the junior Varsity: Richard Kennedy, William Waller, Arnold Dedicke, and Lee Waterbury. Next year we have a promising team comprised of the four previously mentioned with Raymond Miller, Harland Strobel, and Harold Looman who will be back from this year's squad. The players who are not coming back are Bruce Wiiidecker, Vladamir Marko, Maynard Blask, and Richard Dickins. We wish all the success in the world for a win' ning season next year for our players and our coach. 1265

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Cheerleading The cheerleaders this year were a great asset to the school as an inspiration to the ball teams. Skill and good appearance proved worthwhile enough to capture second place for the varsity cheerleaders in the lntervalley Cheerleading Contest. Comprising the varsity cheerleading squad were Eloise Primeau, Shirley Grower, Rosemary Maxwell, joan Autenrith, and Elaine Farrell. The junior varsity cheerleaders also displayed much skill and were instrumental in helping the junior varsity team to a successful season. This squad was comprised of Ann Willard, Sally Willard, Mary jane Danielski, Priscilla Collin, and Joan Whiting. Mrs. Rathbun, the English teacher, did a swell job of coaching these girls last season. We regret that she won't be with us next year. Girls' Sports News The Senior High School girls, under the supervision of Mrs. Young, have had an active year in sports ranging from soccer to basketball. There have been three play days this past year featuring volleyball, soccer, and basketball. Several girls participated from West Canada each time. Last fall, at the beginning of the school year and until November, the girls' softball teams had a ball game every noon. Most of the girls took a great deal of interest in the sport. The Senior girls hope the other girls who will be here next year will have as much interest in all the sports as they have had this past year. So sports afield! lntramural Sports The intramural sports program proved to be very successful this year and was enjoyed by everyone. Coach Rands return aided much in establishing a better system of intramurals, especially for the boys. Five basketball teams were organized, and much interfteam competition developed. As for the girls, they too organized teams which also participated in noonfhour competition. The girls were under the supervision of Mrs. Young. 4235