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Woodrow Wilson
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Portsmouth, Virginia
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full force as they fought an exciting match with Frederick Military Academy, coming away with a one point victory. However, the team, plagued with injuries and a lack of numbers, did not bring home another win.
Standouts for the wrestling team were Ire- wood Smith (6-4-0); Andre Booker (10-1-0): Michael Folston (9-1-1); and Wayne Bashay (3-1-0), who was forced by injury to discontinue wrestling.
Although the regular season was a disap-pointment, the Southeastern District Tour- nament was a slightly different story, as five Wilson wrestlers were ranked in the standings. Andre Booker won a second place at 105, Irewood Smith was ranked fourth at 98, and fifth place winners were Wade Shepard, James Clanton, and Eugene
Parson.
Front row; Irewood Smith, Andre Booker, Fred Hazel, Michael Folston, Jerry Boykins Back row; John Taylor, Isaih Terry, Lee Young, James Clanton, Wade Shepard, Larry Chapman.
Irewood Smith is working for a pin.
Isaih Terry muscles his Mustang opponent.
Michael Folston goes for a takedown.
Coach Ray McGinley and team member Lee Young, a senior, observe a match intently from the sidelines.
An opposing wrestler is thrown
to the mat by Fred Hazel.
A Manor matman struggles in Michael Folston's tight hold.
'Biggy Rat" springs the trap on a Manor Mustang,
Wayne Bashay fights to keep his opponent from escaping.
Cross Country Then And Now!
This year's team opened up the season with a two
point loss to Deep Creek, which was to establish a pattern for the year. With only one victory to its credit, the team never gave up and it worked hard every day. This team had some young runners, who will return next year to better the record.
A former cross country team of Wilson.
Front row: Glen Kronse, Tony Wright,
James Farrow. Back row: Anthony
Clemons, Eric Wilson, Gary Boyd,
Ronald Anthony, Coach Hopkins.
Gary Boyd works out around the
track.
WWHS Golf Is On The Upswing
Left to right: Ricky Fugate, Timmy Chrisman, Steve Pearson, Peter Schmidt, Tim McNeely.
For the 1975 Golf season the Presidents' record was two wins and seven losses. Considering the fact that this was the first year Wilson had won a golf match in a good while, the record showed improve-ment.
Tim Chrisman was the low scorer on the team, averaging in the low 90 's for the year. Mark Regula, Robert McPherson, Richard Coley, Steve Pearson and Eric Forbes made up the remainder of the team. Our home course was Sleepy Hole with other matches being played at City Park and Chesapeake Manor.
Tim Chrisman shows his winn
-ing form.
That person behind Steve Pearson must
have heard him yell "fore".
Lack Of Participation Hampers Varsity Tennis Team
The 1975
Baseball Team
Trackmen Place Fourth In Southeastern District
The 1975 Varsity Tennis Team was beset with many problems. The team had only three returning players from
the previous year, which left three important singles positions plus doubles to be filled. Due to a lack of participants in this sport these positions had to be filled by players who lacked the basic skills necessary to win. The team also lacked a strong, guiding hand and did not seem to have the competitive spirit that is so important for a successful season.
The 1976 team had four returning lettermen, with four new members. The new coach, Mr. Reel, put them
through many gruelling drills on the practice court in preparation for the '76 season.
Front row: Mindy Silberstein, Helen Smith, Gwen Adams, Janice Rawls, George Kozak. Back row: Nathan Dreon, Sandy Sawyer, Thomas Burden, Wanda Hale, Coach Roy Reel. Not pictured: Tammy Peters
Coach Reel tries to get in position to make the shot.
Concentration is reflected in Thomas Burden as he goes for a forehand.
George Kozak, a freshman, uses body language in his strokes.
Pictured Left; Mindy Silberstein, with her famous "duck" shot, demon-strates how NOT to play net.
Helen Smith uses good extension on her fast serve.
Wanda Hale and Mindy Silberstein try to hit the same ball at the same time.
Janice Rawls, a new player, concentrates on connecting with the ball.
Phil Harrel
James Topping
Above: Adam Goldblatt, Below: Donald Manzione
Woody Franklin
Phil Harrell was the leading hit-ter with an average of .382.
He was also the leading pitcher
winning six games. Conse-quently he won the Doug Whit-ley Memorial Award for the Most Valuable Player. This year's returnees and leaders are James Topping, Woody Franklin, Phil Harrell, Timmy Madden, Don Manzione, Russell Collins, Duke Rollins, Adam Goldblatt, Willie Watson and Ronald Dutton.
Timmy and Phil show Coach Prince how to grip a ball.
Above: Duke Rollins. Below: Timmy Madden
Russell Collins
Front row; Reginald Williams, Andre Booker, Reginald Wells, Charles Goosby, Back row: Coach
Mollenhauer, Gary Boyd, Arthur Jones, Larry Stewart, Joe Goosby, Sylvester Mills.
Gary Boyd practices correct form while jumping hurdles.
The 1975 track season was impressive with a 5-2-0
record. Led by only six returning lettermen, Wil-son placed second in the City meet and fourth in the District. Arthur Jones won the outstanding
trackman award.
The Wilson trackmen begin a long day of practice.
Track practice includes many laps around the field.
Track practice includes many laps around the field.
Warm-up before practice is important in order to avoid muscle injuries.
Sylvester Mills is ready to come out of the blocks.
