1928 state championship

The 1928 Patterson High School Lumberjacks won a state championship in football. The team had just one helmet that was given to whoever may need it the most at the time. Team members include, on the top row from left, Coach Banks, Lionel “Rep” Mensman, Junius Theriot, Winnie Lodrigue, Mike LeNorman, Donald Romaire and Coach Chauvin. Kneeling, from left, are Francis Aucoin, Jaywood Chadwick, L.J. Bourg and Leland LeNorman. Seated, from left, are “Tapps” Gianfala, Francis Marin, Stanley Lodrigue, Paul Lemke, Harold Lemmon and Jimmy Conrad. (Submitted Photo)