Al Fritz, a key man on the football, basketball, and baseball teams, has earned two letters in basketball and baseball and one letter in football. Through participation Al feels he has acquired self‑discipline and good sportsmanship. Getting into shape seems to be one of his biggest problems. Al feels his most outstanding game was in football against Arlington, in which he made two touchdowns ‑one on a double reverse and the second on a pass. In all sports Al has had a sensational season. As advice to newcomers to athletics, Al says, "Don't ever give up! It really pays off in the end no matter how hard it is in the beginning. And most of all, don't get down on yourself." This fall Al will attend Western Illinois University.

Basketball is his favorite sport, but he isn't really concerned in which sport he will participate.

"Just as long as I can participate," he said. "I've learned a lot in my four years at Maine. It's a great school as far as athletics goes. I hope that next year will be just as good as this year was," commented Al.

Eddie Lusk, captain of both the cross‑country and track teams, has earned three letters in each of these sports. This year he has also served as president of M‑Club. Track is his favorite sport because he feels there are no limits to the achievements one can reach in track. Eddie advises other boys going out for a sport to "Put your whole self into it, both mentally and physically; if you do this, you'll win in the end."

This year Eddie had his dream fulfilled by going downstate twice. He ranked eighteenth in State for cross country and placed thirteenth for track. By participating in sports Eddie has learned that "Only by selfsacrifice can your goals be accomplished." Eddie's best times were 1:57.2 for a half mile and 51 seconds for a quarter mile.

Eddie stated that "Whistle sprints and stadium steps are the hardest parts of training."


Craig Rowells is another outstanding Warrior. He stands 6' 1" tall and has brown hair and blue eyes. During his four years at Maine Craig has participated in football, basketball, and baseball. He claims his favorite sport is football "with baseball running a close second!" Craig has lettered twice in football and once in his two other sports. From participation he has learned to "respect the ability of others. Hustle all the time, and don't quit" is Craig's advice to hopeful Warriors. Craig feels that he was chosen as an outstanding Warrior mainly because he was All‑State in football and captain of the team. Next year Craig will attend Southern Illinois University on a four‑year football scholarship. He plans to study either engineering or physical education. At the present time Craig has a broken arm, which he acquired as a souvenir of the baseball season.

Larry Scully, a fine gymnastic sportsman and valuable tennis player, advises all boys participating in sports to "Pay attention to the coaches, for they are a lot more experienced than the players. Much can be learned from their knowledge of their respective sports." Larry's wit and skill has earned him the admiration of his teammates and two varsity letters in both tennis and gymnastics. His favorite sport is gymnastics because it is "challenging, interesting, and different than most sports." He is undecided between the University of Wisconsin and the Military Academy at West Point as far as his future plans for college education go. He would like to obtain an education that would enable him to get a job as a chemical engineer. He has been offered numerous athletic and scholastic scholarships, including a $1,200 scholarship to the University of Wisconsin. Before Larry leaves his alma mater, Maine West, he would like to thank Miss Thompson, Nancy Gunn, and the entire Maine West Pep Club for all the work that they have done to promote school spirit through their banners, busses, and support of all Maine West athletic teams.

Dick Manny, one of the outstanding athletes of the Senior Class in all of the sports that he participates in, advises boys that are out for sports "not to quit, especially when they are juniors or seniors." Dick feels that even though the practices get rougher when you're an upperclassman, there are a lot more chances to break into a game, as the coaches are always looking for ways to improve the teams. He has earned two varsity letters in football, basketball, and baseball. His favorite sport is football because he says he "likes the contact and all the action." Besides participating in all three sports for the last four years, Dick has found or made time to study and keep his grades high enough to make high honor roll. This ability to manage his time carefully will be a tremendous asset to him next year when he goes east to enter Harvard University. Dick plans to major in business administration and will receive financial aid from the university. He also will continue in sports and play on the football team.