Wisconsin High School - Wisconsin Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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LEIIMAN - Ibn was probably our most steady end, equally valuable on both offense and defense. He handles himself well and is strictly a teun player. We are very happy that Don is back again for next year. PETERS - Jim's play was another of those very pleasant surprises this season. He decided to play the type of ball he was capable of, and as a result, really let the opponents know that he was around! Jim was the kind of tackle we like--big, tough and rugged. PHILLIPS - Morrie was one of our half-backs, and although handicapped by an early season injury, he came along fast. He starts exceptionally fast and passes well. We're counting heavily on Morrie to fill that very important hal f-back spot next year. PRECOURT - Dick had the priviledge of playing more positions on the team than anyone else. He played end principally, ran as a half-back occasionally, and was also ready to quarter- back when needed. Dick's play was one of the pleasant surprises of the season. SGHOTT - Fran was a steady and willing worker, and added much to our reserve strength in the line. Never one to complain, he always did his best. We wish he had another year to show what he could really do. SPOEIITGEII - Bob was one of those rare triple-threat half-backs, and also anoutstanding defen sive player. It came as no surprise, therefore, that his tean-mates adjudged him their most valuable player and recipient of the Gene Wheeler Trophy. Bob also received all-city honors. Need we add that we'll miss him? VOGEL - Dave was another of our very versatile boys, playing end, guard and half-back, and earning three major letters. He was defensive play caller, and always had a lot of fire. Dave was one of our most dependable boys--when the going was the toughest, he was at his best. Dave, too, was rewarded with all-city honors. WEIDT - Dave consented to move from the backfield to the line, and the change proved bene- ficial to both him and the team. In addition to supplying us with those needed laxghs dur- ing rugged hours of practice, he had the ability to settle down and play real hard football. Yes sir, we'll miss Dave at the tackle spot next year. VESTPIIAL - Bob also consented to the switch from backfield to line, and added much to the strength of our forward wall. Although weighing only 156 pounds, his speed and fight made him an outstanding tackle. Westy is going to be one of the pillars around which we'll mold next year's team. -aq-

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A WORD FROM GJACH BLACK - Jim played defensive guard and reserve center for us, and was a handy man to have around. Handi-capped by injuries a good share of the past two seasons, we have a feeling that Jim's luck will change. With all that desire and fight, he could make a dandy player. BRIGHAN 1- Hon was our ace line-backer, and also played fullback on offense. He hit hard, and was a very nice fellow to have on our side. We regret that Bonnie had only his senior year with us, but we'll always remember his spirit and enthusiasn. BRYANT - Dick did a fine all-around job for us, playing both half-back and full-back. In addition, he was a vicious tackler on defense. Dick was another who liked to horse around , but once in a game, he was dead serious. After three years, football won't seem the same without Bry around. CURRIE - John was a welcome newcomer to our school and team, and played right-half-back. If he continues to irrprove and works hard, John should prove to be a pretty good football player next year. We'll need him! e FREDERICKSON - Dave was one of the most quiet boys on the squad, and also one of the most dependable. We always knew that his end would be taken care of when he was around, and that no complaint would be forthcoming when the going was tough. FROKER - Lowell helped the team mainly by adding to our offensive strength with his pass catching ability. He was our tallest end, and consequently a good target for our passers to hit. Finke was a nice fellow to have around. GERHARDT - Steve was our regular center - a tough spot for only a Sophomore. He likes fun, but once a contest starts, it's strictly business. We' re happy Steve still has two years of football, because he's going to be a dandy if he works. GROVES - Steve earned his way up to a first string guard berth early in the season, and also did some fine line-backing. He is strong and fast, and easy to get along with--except when you're playing opposite him! Hurray, he's back for two more years! GROVES - Tom opened the season as a regular guard and no one was able to move him out of there. He diagnosed plays well on defense and was a good blocker on offense. Tolrmy hustled all the time, and was another of the strictly tean players. HERLING - Jerry wasa real leader and richly deserved to be elected captain by our fine foot- ball team. He was quarterback on offense, played safety on defense, and was never substitu- ted for during the entire year! Jerry was further honored by making one of the all-city teams. We'll certainly miss Jerry next year, for real leaders don't come along everyday. KUENZI - Ned was one of our fine corps of guards, and a real hard worker. He was especially good on defense and had a very fast charge. Ned frequently got into the opponents backfield as fast as the ball did. LEA -' Bill is one of those rarities--a major letter winner as a Freshman! His hard work in practice led to rapid development, and by season's close, he was a fine all-around end. Bill has a very, very bright future, if he continues to work as he did this year. LEE - Dick was one of many on the tean that helped us by learning more than just one position. He perfonned ably at both guard and tackle. We sincerely hope that Dick will step in and do a fine job as a regular next year. -a5..

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BASKETBALL HIGHLICHTS Wisconsin High - 36 Columbus - 25 The Badgers opened their basketball season with a stellar performance, outwitting Columbus in a non-conference tilt. High scorers were Lowell Froker and Jerry Herling with ten points. Wisconsin High - 46 Mount Horeb - 38 A rally in the third period put the game on ice for the Preps. Although a little too lively at times Wisconsin High came through with a win. 'lhe two guards, Herling and Spoentgen, scored 17 and 13 points respectively. Wisconsin High - 24 Beedsburg - 28 Leading tmtil the third quarter the Preps gave Reedsburg a run for their money, but at that time the Beavers put on a rally and cinched the game by a four point margin. Dm Lehman tallied seven points for high scorer. It was a hard gune to lose. Wisconsin High - 26 Wisconsin Dells - 25 On their hdme floor in aclose game the Preps pulled out on top during the last three minutes of play. However the game was a pretty sloppy one. Herling paced the scoring with 12 points on six baskets. The gane was a thriller. Wi sconsin High - 31 Monroe - 39 Monroe's Silver Streaks were responsible for our second defeat this season. Although scoring more points in the second and fourth halves the Preps cane out on the short endof the score. Jerry Herling took scoring honors with ten points. Wisconsin High - 4.0 Edgerton ' 46 'Ihe Badger Preps staged a last period rally in an attenptto win over Edgerton, but our league opponent had previously scored eighteen points, which cinched the game. Herling and Lehman were high scorers for the Preps. Wisconsin High - 44 Lake Mills - 39 The Preps led this game most of the way and played a good brand of basketball. It was a hard- fought gane. Alternating between guard and forward Jerry Herling paced with a high of twenty points. Wisconsin High - 34 Fort Atkinson - 52 Out-played by the Fort ball club the Wisconsin High cagers went down in defeat. Although led by Bob Spoentgen, with 13 points the Preps bogged down and weren't quite able to keep the pace. Wisconsin High - 63 Richland Qnter - 47 Wisconsin High trounced Richland Center with lowell Froker setting the pace with a total of twenty-six points. This was a new high in Madison Prep basketball. It was Wisconsin High all the way. Herling greatly aided the victory by dumping in fourteen points. - ag-