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The pictures are as represented in the Woodrow Wilson High School, Portsmouth, Virginia yearbook or annual of the year indicated on the page. The Memory pictures may not be complete and pictures and names may have been removed by request of the person involved. Also, it does not offically indicate the year of graduation and/or that the party in question graduated. This section of the website is dedicated to the memories of all alumni and are found in personal items that alumni have saved and were kind enough to allow it to be shared with others. Thank You. If you are not represented in your class, or have other pictures for the memories section you may submit a photo to be added. John “Eddie” Lee ’68.
Woodrow Wilson
High School
Portsmouth, Virginia
ALFRED CASEY, Halfback
"Gus", by his wonderful football sense, was the "Ghost" of the "Galloping Ghost Team." "Gus" plays a game entirely Casey -ized through his wonderful gift of football knowledge.
FRANK WILLIAMS, Tackle
"Weenie's" punts and steady plays proved to be a constast thorn in the side of his opponents. Nothing but a repetition of history could be expected with such a captain for next year's team.
1928-29 FOOTBALL SQUAD
FRANCIS TYLER, Center
The cause of the uncanny terror of the opponents has been thrust upon "Buck." His position at center was quietly filled, but results showed alertness and steadfastness on his part.
RALPH SAVAGE, End
"Country" could always be counted upon to down the receiver of a punt. His hard work and steadfastness we credit with a "W".
REGINALD HOLTZSCHEITER, Halfback
"Babby's" determination and speed tend focus the eyes of the crowd upon him. We expect great things from you next year, "Babby."
NICK DILLON, Tackle
Due to an injury in a previous game, Nick was unable to lend a hand in the Maury game. In the other games Nick always gave his best and fought hard for old Wilson.
CHARLES GARNER, Halfback
Charlie, playing his first year on the varsity, proved to have good defensive play and could always be depended upon for three or four yards' gain.
JAMES WOODARD, End
"Jim Billie" rose to heights supreme, downing runners and receiving bpasses when given his chance. We are expecting wonders from you at your wing position next year, "Jim Billie."
CYRIL NELSON, Guard
Nelson may be called "Half" by his team-mates, but when he plays football it is in no half-way manner. Here's to you, Nelson.
ATWELL BATTEN, Quarterback
"Nigger's" sharpness and speed, developing into great defense as well as offense, will be remembered. We congratulate you "Nigger", on your first year's work.
CHARLES DENNYS, Tackle
"Cheezit", by his quiet manner and hard hitting tackles, carried on a defense that completely "cheesed" his opponents. Playing his first year on Wilson Varsity he received his letter and shows promising material for years to come.
ARTHUR DEAL, Tackle
"Big Deal" accomplished many big deals with his pigskin and promises to hold the position again next year with the same good end in view.
WILLIAM PERRITT, End
Few were the men who escaped "Bill's" tackle, for many a time the man with the pigskin hit the earth due to "Bill's" hard pull.
PARKER POWELL, Quarterback
Parker, we may truly say, helped to carry that wonderful team another mile-stone toward their brilliant victories. And say, did you ever watch the girls when Parker had the ball?
FLEET ROBINSON, End
"Fleet", living up on his name, galloped through this season winning his fame by his end runs, also his ability to dive through the line in a "Casey" manner.
EUGENE MUSE, Tackle
"Musey" through his hard work on the scrub team, blossomed out this year with many surprises and reached Wilson"s pinnacle by reaching out and grasping Wilsons' alphabet.
BENTON BURROUGHS, Manager
With Benton's wonderful executive ability and untiring efforts, the team was easily taken past the first mile-stone to that well-earned victory---the Championship.
1928-29 BASKETBALL TEAM
PARKER POWELL, Captain
He's a wonder! He's a dream.
He's the captain---Whoopee!
Ain't he the handsome brute though? And the way he rings up that ole basket is "nobody's business." Speedy scoring seems to be his specialty. No grandstanding for Parker.
ELVIN PORTER, Forward
Porter was the teammate of Anderson and Holtzscheiter on the Freshman team of last year. He is one of the trio f stars who rose from the ranks to the heights without diminishing their brilliance in the least.
REGINALD HOLTZSCHEITER,Guard
That's captain-elect, right, Babby! Hang on to that ball! Babby's determination and cooperation is greatly admired. You're the man we are looking forward to for the upholding of that position at Guard, Babby.
HAMPTON ANDERSON, Foward
2-4-6-8---look at that boy play---but it's the same ole schedule of Tommie's for when "Ham" cuts that foolishness out there's no question about it. We're looking forward to next year and the same ole great work, Tommie.
FRACIS TYLER, Guard
Guarding was Buck's specialty, and did he specialize? Uh-huh. He always proved a terror to the opposing teams by his determination and speed.
ALFRED CASEY, Center
If getting the rip-off could have won our games the year would have been more successful. Our hat's off to you, Casey, our standby.
FRANK WILLIAMS, Guard
Due to an injury to one of his ankles, Frank was deprived of the privilege of playing the later games. Given his chance, Frank a wonder.
BENJAMIN FORSYTHE, Forward
Here's to you, Ben, and your future. With such a pass nothing but a brillant success can be expected. So--altogether, everybody---three cheers for Ben
CECIL AUSTIN, Center
Austin hasn't had a very big opportunity to demonstrate his wares. However, he shows great promise at the pivot position.
