West Valley High School - Wimoah Yearbook (Yakima, WA)

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66 99 The pride of West Valley was the HB squad basketball team. They won five out of twenty-one games and provided many thrilling moments for the spectators during the season. Two of their most exciting victories were those over Selahis freshmen squad and Highland. Both games were won by very close scores. The 'ABN squad was coached by Art Hutton who did a very fine job with the boys. Many of the team were freshmen who show tremendous promise of becoming great players in the next three years. If they keep up the good work. West Valley is assured of a successful season soon. and immovable and fast Kneeling: Richard Esparza, Roy Campbell, Chuck Luna, John Gavin, Miles Barber, Bob Perez. Standing: Coach Art Hutton, Waller Lalon, George Velikanje, Dave Gerhardl, Gene Clasen, Roger Berg, Ron Maulding, Melvin Zier. fm? xr Li V2 2 , A V s PC' liwsmils- lil' 'll 'H-ZW

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Bob Bonnet! Carl Brown The West Valley fans can be proud of the Hams for, although the team failed to win a game, they were in there fighting all the way. The boys gained experience which we expect them to use to good advantage next year. With only one Senior and only a few Juniors on the squad, most of the team will be back for two more years. At the end of the season, West Valley was awarded the sportsmanship trophy which stands as a tribute to the fine showing, conduct, and sportsmanship displayed by the West Valley team and fans. Now we are looking towards the day when we can win both the district championship and the sportsmanship trophies. Coach Elmer Cherry is to be commended for his work with the team. We're sure that next year will bring better luck for the Rams. Would reach down and grapple with the land, lf Ralph Velasquez Rlthard Blrkby

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TR CK The track team, coached by Art Hutton, started off the season by tieing for eighth place at the Moses Lake track meet. As this is being written, they are looking forward to a successful season. With two experienced trackmen, Karl Froula and Gerald Thompson, West Valleyls track team should make a good showing. Pictured above, BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Fred Houck, George Ortman, Gary Wainscott, Roy Campbell, Doyle Perala, John Gavin, Rick Olsen, Joe Wiley, Lonnie Stull, and Ken Peralag TOP ROW, left to right: Craig Hotch- kiss, Bob Bonnetl, Ron Herrel, George Velikanje, Karl Brown, Karl Froula, Roland Maulding, Dean johnson, Willis Miller, and Coach Art Hutton. Hold the great ship against the bellowing blast! BASEBALL Elmer Cherry coaches the baseball teams. At this writing they have yet to play their first game. The boys have been practicing hard and we are sure they will make Vliest Valley proud of them. Pictured below, BOTTOM ROW, left to right: Larry Walker, jerry Shannon, Eugene Thompson., Dave Larson, Bob Perez, Dick Birkby, Hershel Lange, Les Lennington, Gary Trammel, and Melvin Zeirg TOP ROW, left to right: Gene Toop, Roger Nichols, Gene Clasen, Roger Berg, Ralph Velasquez, Bernie Lovestrand, Tal Underwood, Charlie Tabert, and Coach Elmer Cherry. l in 445i tis M . E5 .lY 'l!1ll5m,.1.f '