West High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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UYBBIUBIT NORSEMEN--FRONT ROW: Mike Thompson, Greg Lcvcy, George Maze, Frank Dobesh, Jim Thompson, Pat Huestis, ROW 2: Mr, Tucker, coach, Tom Sandrini, Richard Vicenti, Gary West, Lloyd Merrill, Cline Winn, Tom Schroer, Jim Chambers, Donny Martin, Richard Maxwell. Glare-wits CORSAIRS--FRONT ROW: Brad Titus, Brian Pratt, Jeff Banducci, Mike McFaddin, Sonny Lackey, ROW 2: Mr, Ritchey, coach, Bob Price, Joc Thompson, Steve Church, Phil Castle, Jim Petersen, Mike Rossi, Randy Sinclair, manager, NOT PICTURED: Brian Durham, Julius Norwood, Merrill Hanson, Tim Scott.

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lgikings 1957 xx., M 23 WD Ni fair X-...Y mi XE JW? I VIKINGS--FRONT ROW: Dennis Banducci, Thom Lauria, Tom Hunt, Dave Brubaker, Larry Lehman, John Mears, Gary Moran, ROW 2 , Mr. Pfeffer, coach, Mark Garsidc, Gary Fussel, Neil Rickard, Steve Nowatzki, Craig Caldwell, Randy Sinclair, manager. Tom Hunt goes up for a basket with the Trojans close behind. Dave Brubaker tries for a basket against Arvin. 82 io f John Mears does it again. Larry Lehman goes up, bandage and all.

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Qgikingsa Zin ,Adina The wrestling team had a very successful season, as their team record, 11-3, shows. As well as becoming South Sequoia Champions, the grapplers held their own in three main tournaments . The first of these was the Cal Poly Tournament. At this tournament, held early in the season, the Vikings placed second, The Southern Divisionals, held at North High, was, perhaps, the most successful of the three, Among those who placed were Rich Bridges, secondg Jess Winters, thirdg Mike Garcia, fourthg Bruce Gollmyer, fourthg and Joe Lindsey, fourth. Nine boys were entered in the Valley Wrestling Tournament. Of these boys, lVLike Garcia placed second. Mike Garcia shows his place-winning form. Craig COOPGI' battles Clovis Davis.