Massey Quiz #13: What Were These Places?

There are fifteen pictures taken around Galesburg. 

In the “old days”, they were businesses, schools, or city/county buildings. 

You are being asked what these places were in the “old days.” 

Post your score in comments. 

Galesburg HS Nicknames: Red Devils, Tigers, and Silver Streaks

When we think of Galesburg High School sports teams, we think of the GALESBURG SILVER STREAKS. There is pride in the nickname Silver Streaks. It is unique and it is fitting with our connection with the railroad. 

Galesburg sports teams have not always been called the Silver Streaks. GHS teams have gone by a variety of nicknames thru time- Red Devils, Tigers, Tiger Cubs, Volks, and Ponies. 

If you are proud of the “Silver Streaks”, you will have even more pride in the nickname when you hear how Galesburg became the Silver Streaks. 

HOF Insights: Choosing a System & Then How Much Do You Change It Over Time?

This Week’s Question-  Why did you choose the offensive or defensive systems that you used? Players change from year to year, how did changes in players impact your system? Did you stick with your system or did you make changes to your system? And finally, in the years you coached, how much did your system change thru the years? 

Inside the Huddle: Tie Game, Opponent 2 FT’s, 7 Seconds Left

Situation- The other team is going to the ft line to shoot 2 shots in a tie game, 7 seconds to go, you have 1 time out left. Do you use your time out? If so, when do you use it? How do you play out the last shot?

Streaks Basketball Alum: Angie Galyean Klapp- 1997

What were some of your favorite classes/teachers at GHS?

Advanced Chemistry - Mr Spencer. I love math and enjoyed all my math classes. 

Streak Basketball Alums: Scott Kelley 1976

What was your favorite class (classes), favorite teacher (teachers)?

I had so many good teachers during my GHS years. Some of my favorites include Mrs. Dunn (sophomore year Geometry), Mr. Cochran (sophomore year Biology), Coach Bruington (sophomore year P.E.), Mr. Patterson and Mr. Devore (junior and senior year American Studies), Madame Shelly (junior and senior year French) and Miss Gates (senior year Calculus). Great teachers and great classmates made for an excellent academic experience at GHS.

1952 Illinois Boys Basketball State Tourney- Sweet 16

X/O’s- Screen The Screener Action w/ Counter

Everyone runs some form of a screen the screener action. This is a common screen action out of a horns set. Some people run it this way, and other run it by having #4 set a fade screen for #1- then throwing a skip pass. 

Bell Bottoms, Basketballs, and Blackboards: My Rookie Year 1974-1975

The GHS Class of ‘75 is celebrating their 50th reunion this weekend. Their last year of high school was my first year of teaching and coaching. 

1974 was an exciting year for me. I graduated from Knox College, and was ready to start teaching and coaching. It was a different era, there was a surplus of teachers. I could not find a teaching job. 

I applied at Dunlap High School for a social studies position they had, but never heard back. I interviewed at Aledo, but they were looking for an assistant football coach. I interviewed at Bartonville for a JH position, but didn't make the cut. 

Summer rolled around, and I got hired to work at Butler Manufacturing in Galesburg. It was good money. I started the day shift then moved to 2nd shift which was more money, then to third shift and was making even more. It was a great summer job.

Fever Upset Dream: Breaking It Down

The Fever hung around and hung around, until they won the game. The 87-85 win sends the Fever into a Sunday 2:00pm matchup with the Aces in the WNBA semi-finals on ABC. 

Massey Quiz #12- 10 Questions about Galesburg Streets

Today’s quiz is looking at streets in Galesburg. The quiz is designed to celebrate how wonderful Galesburg is, and test your knowledge of our community. Enjoy and have fun!!

The answers are at the end of the quiz. Keep track of your score and read exactly what your score indicates. If you would like- share your score on the Facebook or Massey Blog under the comments. 

C.C. Van Dyke: The Enduring Legacy of Galesburg’s Coaching Icon

The 1944 Reflector described the arrival of C.C. Van Dyke to GHS in this way, “From Waverly, Iowa, came a new football coach, C.C. Van Dyke, and with him a new style of play introduced, a style marked with speed and deception, power and ease.”

C.C. Van Dyke was a 1924 graduate of Kewanee Wethersfield High School. He attended the University of Illinois, where he was a member of the wrestling team. He graduated from Illinois in 1928, and got his master’s degree from New York University in 1935. 

Inside the Huddle Down 2 with 12 Seconds to Go- Part 2

 

This Week’s Question: Your team has the ball out of bounds on the sideline with 12 seconds to go in the game. You are down 2 points. Tell me what you will do.

WNBA- Rookie of Year Comparisons

This was a chart put together to compare Caitlin Clark and Paige Buecker- based on what each did in their rookie seasons. 

Hall of Fame Insights- Head Coach as a Leader

This Weeks Topic: The Head Coach as a Leader-Looking back, what do you consider the most crucial elements of effective leadership for a head coach with your staff? How did you try to empower your staff and foster cohesion in the staff? Can you recall specific instances where you “let go” some of your power and an assistant impacted a game or season?