Whitehall High School - Whitehall Yearbook (Whitehall, PA)

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r Athletic Profile Offering a release for pent-up energies and opportunities for success, sports events were an essential part of school life. As a prominent feature of the national profile, physical education through required courses as well as team participation was a prime requisite for today’s energetic youth. Students were silhouetted by both team cooperation and individual ability. Seeking perfection, athletes gained skill and quick reflexes through training and practice. As school teams attained victories, students reacted with exuberance and enthusiasm. Defeat was disheartening but the spirit and vitality of youth remained—eager to try again. The profile of a well-developed athlete included the ability to accept defeat and victory gracefully. While no titles were won this year, sports events remained as important and action-packed as ever. The football season was marred when senior end Joseph Epstein was sidelined with a broken leg during the first game. Students were disappointed that the basketball team didn't win the championship after a close struggle and that the baseball team, despite much efTort, lost the Lehigh Valley League title for the first time in four years. This year underlined the importance of good sportsmanship which was reflected in the image created by the actions of athletes and coaches.