Click on images to make them largerThis headline appeared in the March 19, 1963 Bay Spray – Class tournaments were about to begin. “As Pep Club advisor, Mr Alberts organized tournaments in 1947 after the basketball season. The purpose …was to get as many students as possible to participate in a school activity. …He had the four classes meet …and discuss their plans on skits, decorations, and name of their team.” Teams were encouraged to involve the community by getting a coach from outside school. Team colors were assigned After a few years, Mr. Walker and then Mr. Moore eventually took on this advisory responsibility.
Many students worked hard on the tournaments including decorating the gym – headed by the varsity cheerleaders – with each class following their selected theme. Publicity was headed by Lynn VanDreese with Sandy Boes doing art, Sheila Murphy advertising, Judy Henkel and Margi Overbeck ticket sales. For the 1963 games, tickets were $.35 for participants for two nights and $.35 per night for students with adults paying $.50.
After the final game, The team awards were given and the outstanding player awards were presented to Ann Knaapen and Gerry Berg. This was followed with a dance.1963 Games Schedule
Tuesday, March 5
Girls Playoff
4:00 Senior vs. Sophomores
5:00 Juniors vs. Freshmen
Thursday, March 7
6:30 Girls Consolation
7:40 Senior boys vs. Sophomore boys
8:45 Freshman boys vs. Junior boys
Friday, March 8
6:30 Boy’s consolation
7:40 Girls Championship
8:40 Boys Championship
Championship Scores:
Senior “Skipper” girls 18, Junior girls 11
Senior “Skipper” Boys 38, Junior boys 30.
From the March 19, 1963 Bay Spray
Special thanks to Mike Chisholm for sharing his copies of the Bay Spray!
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