Westwood High School - Chipmunk Yearbook (Westwood, CA)

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The Chipmunk 17 FOOTBALL (Continued) At times Lassen was unable to stop them, and at other times the two teams fought in a deadlock. The ball changed hands rapidly and often. When the final whistle blew and the game came to an end, the score stood 6-0 in Westwood’s favor. An innovation of the 1931 season was the organization of the Junior high “Steelheads” and “Redheads”, teams made up of seventh and eighth grade boys, respectively. After faithful practicing, these two teams played feature games between halves of contests played on the Westwood field. They furnished a great deal of entertainment to the spectators, and besides aroused class spirit to a high pitch, as they were heartily supported by their classmates on the bleachers. Junior Ott captained the eighth graders, and Milton Miller the seventh graders. INTERCLASS BASKETBALL SERIES November 16 Seniors 36 Freshmen 8 November 19 Seniors 19 Juniors 15 November 17 Seniors 30 Sophmores 13 November 19 Sophmores 18 Juniors 21 November 17 Sophmores 25 Freshmen 13 December 4 Juniors 2.7 Freshmen 25 Due to the fact that the Seniors had to use P. G.’s on their team they had to forfeit the championship of the girls’ interclass basketball series to the Juniors, who held second place. The Junior team con- sisted of seven girls: holding down the guard positions were Faye Phelan, Wilma Klotz and Shiela Cooper; at center were Virginia Fowler and Mary Lorda: while at forward were Marion Dyer and “Bede” Martin. A banner which is awarded to the “Champs” each year was given to the Junior Class. Lorda, Martin, Miss Feusier, Phelan, Dyer, Klotz, Cooper, Fowler

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16 The Chinmunk FOOTBALL (Continued) hard to do for a person with the fighting spirit that is in “Les.” Francis Bickel took his place and proved to be a strong offensive and defensive player. “Red” Hollis, our fast half, was injured in the Modoc game when he was thrown out of bounds by a hard tackle which wrenched his leg. “Red”, the fastest man in the back field, made many long runs for Westwood, but due to his injured leg was unable to com- pete against Lassen, which was a great loss for the team. It was “Red” who ran about 65 yards for a touchdown at Redding. John Lorda, smart, small and fast, was the substitute for Hollis in the Lassen game. Lorda was also substitute for Walker in the Redding game when Walker was injured. An all around good player and good backfield man was Dick Markee. Dick was a steady player and always filled his position well. John Lamson was a player who was ever a fighter; he was always in the middle of things, could hit the line hard, and sometimes make a hole where there was none. At the end of the backfield was Jack Roguin, and due to his long passes and to the catching of Timoni at end, several touchdowns were made. Walker, quarterback for the “Lumberjacks,” showed some outstanding playing, and good brain work in the matter of picking out plays. In the backfield was a little fellow at whom every one marveled, Francis Miley. He had great ability in dodging around and under some of the big fellows. At tackles were Allen and Bates, a regular flving tackle and blocking pair. They were always in the way of the off-tackle plays of their opponents. Duer and June played the two guard positions and always fought hard to the bitter end. “B” FOOTBALL The “B” football souad. made up for the one purpose of playing and beating Lassen’s “B” string, proved a fast, fighting team. In their one public appearance they gave the onlookers a very thrilling game. Standing-.—F. Miley. Walker. Lamson. Hollis, Coach Curtice. Kneeling—Roguin. Allan. June Duer. D. Miley Bates, Timone

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18 The Chipmunk FALL CALENDAR September 1—We start school with a new principal. 5—Students begin new year right by cleaning up school grounds. 19—First football game of the year. High School loses to Alumni. 27—Football game with Chico “A’s” on Westwood’s field. Chico wins. Between halves the 7th and 8th grade boys make their debut on the gridiron as the “Redheads” and “Steelheads”, and are lustily backed by their respective classes. The “Sophs” give a party in honor of the Chico boys. October 3—Our football team takes first trip out of town to Redding, where they play Shasta Union and lose again, by one point. 9—Sheila Cooper, Franklyn Ott, “Les” Duer, and Victor Myer go to Chico to attend the first Northern California Press Club Convention. 10—Reno “Antlers” fail to show up for scheduled game, so the high school plays Westwood All- Star team instead. 14— Art Club organized. 15— Students dismissed early to