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
1984 Varsity Wrestling Team
Top Row: Joe Miles, Billy Wilder, Mike Williams, Danell Webb, William Nicholson, Coach Ray McGinley
Bottom Row: Lee Council, Shannon Doughtie, Terry Bonds, Willie Hart, Stacy Lewis, Roy Brown
Above: Willie Hart takes a commanding lead over his opponent.
Above: "Let me guess . . . Stacy Lewis?"
Out of 13 matches we only won one. The team gave 342 points in forfeits over the dual meet season which played a great part in the win-loss record.
"I was disappointed in the number of forfeits but not in the enthusiasm of those who did wrestle. The team will only graduate one person so next years team should be a strong one if vacant positions can be filled."
98 --- Lee Council placed third in the Portsmouth Christmas Tournament.
112 --- Terry Bonds overall record was 19-0. Champ Christmas Tournament. District Champ, Ports. Sports Club M.V. Wrestler. Career Varsity Record 63-12-0 (at Wilson).
119 --- Willie Heart Ports. Christmas Tournament Champ. fourth in District Tournament.
Unl. --- William Nicholson, third in Christmas Tournament, fourth in District Tournament.
Top Left: Stacy Lewis tries to take his man back down to the mat.
Top Right: The coaches told Joe not to play with the head gear.
Center: Touching their knee became a problem to the wrestling team.
Bottom Left: Does Billy need a hand in pinning his man.
Bottom Right: Another one bites the mat.
1984 Junior Varsity Wrestling Team
Top Row: Kenny Moore, Tony Bellard, Beau Jamison, Maurice Barber, and Richard Cleveland.
Bottom Row: Tracy Dowell, Rondell Todd, James Edwards, and Curtis Baskerville.
This year we had a 65 percent victory winning rate. Out of 84 matches, we won 55 and lost 29. This was a good season encouraged by effort put forth by team members. Curtis Baskerville was the MVP wrestler. Ronald Todd and James Edwards were the co-captains.
1984 Varsity Baseball Team
1984 Varsity Softball Team
1984 Varsity Track Team
1984 Varsity Soccer Team
1984 Gymnastics Team
1984 Golf Team
1984 Tennis Team
Front Row: Kevin Brown, Pete Mitchell, Bobby Bass, Tony Derry and Lance Taylor.
Middle: Rylent Jenkins, Bobby Weatherbee, Tommy Robinson, and David Ward.
Top: Coach Thompson, Troy Rary, Wade Turner, Bobby Brown, Pat Williams, Ermie White, Coach McGinley and Coach Rea.
Left: Backcatchers catch everything
Above: Nobody loves the UMP
Below: Tommy Robinson strives for perfection
Will the throw be there on time?
GETTIN' BETTER.
This was a good year overall for the Varsity team. The teams record improved to 7-5 overall and 5-4 in the district. Said Coach MGinley "I feel good about the season, we will have a large number of players returning for next season."
The defensive team average was .805 with 62 errors and 279 assists. Leaders were Kevin Brown, Wade Turner, and Bobby Brown. Wade Turner and Bobby Brown, offensively the team batted 215 and Bobby Bass, Troy Rary, Ernie White, and Bobby Montague.
RECORD
WILSON OPPONENT
11 Norcom 2
2 Cradock 7
2 Granby 4
1 Deep Creek 13
5 Churchland 3
2 Manor 1
7 Indian River 6
1 Western Branch 7
13 Norcom 11
4 Cradock 3
8 Oscar Smith 4
2 Great Bridge 12
"This was a developing year for the girls softball team with a 12-2 record." Arlene Jaulks was a senior who had the highest batting average amd won MVP. Lisa Jamison, senior, won the Golden Glove award, They were the only two seniors that were starters from the Championship teams from 1981 and 1982. There was a majority of freshmen and sophomores that were required to play first string. Coach Staples feels there is the makings of a good team if they stick together.
Corrine Krouse is amazed that the Yearbook Staff does not have any more pictures for the softball section.
Top: Teamwork does it again for
Selma and Charles Grant.
Left: Brandon Perkins watches his
kick.
"The 3-5 season is the best record we have achieved since we have had a soccer program were at Wilson." stated Coach Reel. "The three victories we had were against teams in which we had not beaten in regular season play.' he concluded.
There were several outstanding players who helped contribute to the successful season. Among them were Brandon Perkins and Bruce Sykes. Brandon received MVP award and the Bill Ferris Trophy for the highest grade average on the team. Bruce was chosen as spring athlete both for Wilson and the Cidy of Portsmouth.
Coach Bystrom can't seem to find any of his gymnasts
Deannie Griffin shows intense concentration as she clears the vault.
Deannie Griffin balances so she doesn't fall off the beam.
Tracy Allen sits while Eve Goldblatt nervously awaits her turn.
Although the season ended without the gymnastics team not winning a meet, the individual efforts and sacrifices by its members should not go unnoticed. A mid-season ankle sprain to senior Eve Goldblatt sidelined her for several weeks. The same injury to Shelly Goldfarb eliminated her late in the season and into the district meet. The third senior of the team, Tracy Allen, underwent extensive knee surgery due to an injury she sustained in her first meet of the season. Along with these three seniors the rest of the team consisted of four freshmen, Deannie Griffin, Donna Hedge, Diana Mitchell, and Denise Gilchrist. The bright spot of the season's efforts however, came when Eve Goldblatt placed fourth on the uneven bars at the district meet and therefore, became the olnly Portsmouth gymnast to qualify for the regional meet.
Left to Right: Bo Jamison, Ernie White, Chris Gardner, Scott Bracey, George Kershner and Coach Hopkins.
Back: Coach McEachern, Palmer Honore, and Curtis Edwards.
Front: Donald Earl, Anthony Monks
Anthony Monks takes advantage of the afternoon to practice.
An aggressive playing style moved senior Chris Newton to the District Championship.
"The golf team suffered a losing season due to inexperienced players." says Coach Hopkins. George Kersher led the team to a 2-7 record collecting M.V.P. honors along the way. Coach Hopkins hopes for improvement as well as more participation next year.
With a record of 1-8 the tennis team was less than impressive, nut they worked hard and played very competitively. Only two members lettered, they were Chris Newton who reached the quarterfinals of the District tournament and sophomore Curtis Edwards. Coach McEachern looks forward to next year.
CROSS COUNTRY
Top: David Vaughn, Coach Reel, Jerry Schneider.
Bottom: Angelo Joyner, Willie Heart, Michael Lee.
Jerry Schneider and Lester Deberry take their time and pass opponents with ease.
Right: Regina Hawkins moves toward the
State Finals in the 100 meter hurdles.
Below: An exciting sequence taken less than
second apart shows the great speed
and determination in the face of
runner, Johnnie Ealey.
"The team could have achieved more if there had been more concentration on their events". says Coach Mundy. A 1 and 4 record was due to the young inexperienced team, with their only win coming from Churchland. Wilson finished third at the City Meet, but the school was well represented by each team member. The girls 400 meter relay team was vertually unbeaten, consisting of Sebrena Britt, Venezia, Kemmie Bailey, and Regina Hawkins. Iola Faulks and Venezia Burney advanced to Regionals with Regina Hawkins advancing to the State finals in the high jump and 100 meter hurdles.
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