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
1983-84 Varsity Football Team
First Row: Anthony Horton, Pernell Whitfield, Kevin Dess, Don Elliott, Keith Richardson, Bobby Montague, Harry Cole, Chris Williams, William, Nicholson.
Second Row: Frank Richardson, Chris Gainey, Troy Rary, Shawn Nelson, Charlie Rodgers, Kevin Jennings, Robert Fennell, Richard Hammiel, Linwood Slaughter, Bobby Bass.
Third Row: Mike Mabry, Donald Newsome, Melvin Smith, Ricky Debary, Mike Williams, Willie Vann, Charles Tower, Billy Wilder
Fourth Row: Carl Riddick, Richard Fennell, Coach Price, Coach Moore, Coach Ballein Keith Harris, Chris Rolack
Kevin Deas cheers for the Presidents at Churchland.
Keith Richardson runs for another touchdown.
Kevin Deas evades the Hornet.
It was a season that would not be forgotten. The mighty Prexies achieved a 3-6 record. But the important thing to coaches and platers was the eperience that they had. "I was glad that a lot of people gained experience for which there is no substitute," said Coach Moore.
In talking about the season Coach Moore also said "It was a lot closer to being a winning season than most people realize." The Presidents were not predicted to win any games this season. In spite of this they went on to win three games.
We learned something this season; winners exist both on and off the field. The scoreboard didn't show the weeks of summer practice. It didn't show the sacrifices made by the players. It didn't show the bruises, the breaks, or the sprains. It didn't show that they were true champions. They played their games as best they could. And they were champions, to us.
The start of another game.
The coaches meet.
Coach Ballein tells Perrell Whitfield what to next.
Above: Something finally went right.
Below: Coach Price gives last minute instructions during warmups.
Right: So begins The Homecoming game.
1983-84 Junior Varsity Football Team
Row 1 --- Mike Johnson, Randy Ward, Quincy Jones, Steve Tillett, Anthony Richardson, Darrell Webb, James Cannon, Robert Odem, Steve Crenshaw, and James Branch.
Row 2 --- Joe Wilder, VeVe Edwards, Brett Jackson, Alonzo Drew, Pat Nichols, Wayne Owens, Anthony Vaughan, Steve Vaughan, Avery Blunt, Donnell Wright, Kyle Hicks, George Ellis, and Jeff Price.
Row 3 --- Coach Moss, Floyd Jones, Steve Linde, Robert Bradley, Roy Lesueur, Brain Ashbury, Charles Cumbo, Rodney Battle, Jerry Nesbitt, Barry High, Charles Baylor, Mike Sessom, Wesley Miller, Coach Thompson and Coach McGinley
Coaches McGinley, Thompson, and Moss prepare the team for a game.
The season was a great success. The team ended in 2nd place in the district. They scored 94 points and gave up only 34 points. "I was very pleased with the season. The basic of sound football were taught to talented players."
This years standouts were James Branch, Dwayne Owens, Brain Ashbury, Alonzo Drew, James Cannon, Steve Linde, Quincy Jones, Jerry Nesbitt, Roy Lesueur, Anthony Richardson, and Robert Odom.
1983-84 Varsity Basketball Team
Kneeling: Captains --- Oliver Reid and P.J. Honore
Standing: Coach Harvey, Chris Williams, Kevin Jennings, Angre Parker, Montague Williams, Kevin Aaron, Jessie Clark, and Keith Richardson.
1983-84 Junior Varsity Basketball Team
Standing: Coach Price, John Ransom, Barry High, Kevin Eason, Terrence Johnson, and Steve Brown.
Kneeling: Mike Johnson, Bruce Bates and James Branch.
The team experienced moderate success this season, the team pulled together and ended the season playing with intense enthusiasm and team work. Coach Price was please with the season as a whole and looks forward to an ever more successful season next year.
1983-84 Girl's Varsity Basketball Team
1983-84 Girl's Junior Varsity Basketball Team
Left to Right: Evlyn Gee, Towandara Porter, Tanizia Gordan, Mary Musser, Ivory Hawkins, DeDe Staton, Angel Harris, Tracy Turner with Coach John Ballein.
Left: P.J.Honore goes for two points.
Below: Kevin Aaron misses the shot.
ABove: Eric Wright jumps Again.
Above: Hole in one!
Left: See. I told you I could touch the backboard.
Right: If it goes in, great, if not, I tried.
Left: "Coach always said, I need am extra pair of legs." says Montague Williams
Below Rebound. Prexies, Rebound
Above: Keith Richhardson shoots for two.
Running after the ball.
The team is definately looking up.
Make that shot!
The Lady Presidents finished sixth in the district with a 4-5 record. The teams overall record, including non-conference games, is 7-11.
"It was a very disappointing season for the team and me." admitted Coach Frey, " we should have placed better than sixth in the district."
"Angela Wingate, Robin Blunt and Adrienne Mitchell are the key players on the team." says Coach Frey. Angela Wingate is a 5'9" senior who averages 16 points and 7 rebounds a game. Robin Blunt, a 5'7" junior who averages 12 points a game. Adrienne Mitchell, a 5'11" senior seemed very promising this year." states Coach Frey.
Left: Up and Over. I Hope.
Above: 2 points!
Below. Tossing the ball in again.
Above: Robin Blount asks. "Is it gonna make it?"
Right: Everyone looks for help.
Left: Robin Blount Hope for another 2 points.
Above: Adrienne Mitchell knocks the ball from the opponents hand.
"It was a learning season." said Coach Ballein. Many goals were set and some were achieved." The season was highlighted by come from-behind victory over Indian River.
The team was outstanding. The record was a suprise to many teachers, students and alumni. "The girls were competitive and never quit working." stated Ballein. "I feel we accomplished a lot."
Above all dedication and desire were positive outcomes.
Record 6-7
The Presidents, under the direction of Head Coach Larry Harvey, has made a remarkable turn around from the fourth place start to possible first place finish with outstanding play from P.J. Honore, leading scorer in the distrifct (averages 26.2 points per game). The Presidents concluded the regular season with a 7-2 record and season with a 7-2 record and entered the District Tournament finals against India River.
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