Ilion High School - Class of 1959

Herkimer Evening Telegram - February 21, 1959

Cheerleaders, Team Cited

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Photo Caption - Win Recognition - Tribute to varsity cheerleaders and the basketball team was paid last night by Robert Hall, Ilion High School principal in ceremonies conducted prior to the game last night in the high school gymnasium. From the left are Jean Kennell, Mrs. Ruth Derby, Betty Geer, Fred Paschke, Nancy Clark, Principal Hall, Mary Ann Grygiel, Coach Charles Lang, Mary Jane Foisy, Bob Smithson, Lynn Purple, Miss Jean Henry, Pam Morris. (Staff Photo)

Cheerleaders, Team Cited

Team Cited Ilion - Varsity cheerleaders and the varsity basketball team last night received recognition from Robert Hall, principal of the Ilion High School.

In honoring the group, Hall called the seven cheerleaders, two senior players, Coach Charles Lang, Mrs. Ruth Derby and Miss Jean Henry to the center of the gymnasium.

"Coach Lang and myself, together with all your teachers, wish to tell you that we think you're tops and we'll miss you. All we can say to you is thanks a lot. You've done a wonderful job.”

Last night's game, a 54-49 victory over Norwich, was the final for the team and cheerleaders.

Hall also pointed out that several ladies in the auditorium were wearing flowers, "because they are the mothers of these folks out on the floor.

He added, "some of the dads are here too." Hall asked the parents to rise and join in singing the Alma Mater, led by cheerleaders.

Honored were Jean Kennell, Betty Geer, Nancy Clark, Mary Ann Grygiel, Mary Jane Foisey, Lynn Purple, Pant Morris, Fred Pashke, Bob Smithson.

Mrs. Derby and Miss Henry assisted cheerleaders throughout the year, Hall said.