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Woodrow Wilson
High School
Portsmouth, Virginia
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Larry Stewart- 1st in District, 2nd in Region, 2nd in State.
Left to Right; Melvin Haggins, Steve Atkinson, Bairy Dunston, Don Manzione, Gregory Wright, Arthur Jones, Kenriy Smith, Willie Holmes, Alan Betrand, Calvin Brown, William Bell, Coach Hopkins.
This year’s basketball team had an excellent record of 17 wins and 5 losses, and a 15 and 3 District Record.
The team scored in the 90’s twice and went over the century mark against Cradock.
The key to the team’s success was balance in scoring. Four of the five starters averaged double figures.
Highlights of the season came in the middle of the year when Wilson
handed Norcom its only regular season loss—72-66.
Alan, Kenny, Calvin, and Moose seem puzzled as Coach Hopkins speaks.
Barry needs no help.
Kenny concentrates on game action from sideline.
Moose doesn’t let the Bruins stop him.
Barry overpowers a Bruin.
Alan tries for the tip-off.
A major part of the game.
Kenny and Moose be aggressive.
Moose and Barry arc alert.
Our boys jump higher than their boys.
Kenny shoots for 2.
Barry does his thing.
Hornets yield to Calvin.
Barry trys to sink
GOLF '75
The year 1975 will be a rebuilding one for the Wilson golf team. There are three sophomores and five freshmen compe-ting for the four spots available in each match.
Hopefully, this will be the year when con-fidence is established in these young players and next year will bring the championship.
Pete Schmidt
Mark Regula
Timmy Chrisman
Mary Story
Robert McPherson
Left to Right:
Coach Roberts
Mary Story
Eric Forbes Duke Robins Timmy Chrisman
Pete Schmidt
Mark Regula
Robert McPherson
Left to Right; Coach McMillian, Lee Young, Mindy Silberstein, Helen Smith, Sandy Sawyer, Tammy Peters, Brian Kodman.
Brian begins to swing for the ball.
This year, 1975, will be a rebuilding year for the tennis team. Helen Smith, Sandy Sawyer, Tammy Peters, and Lee Young, all juniors and Mindy Silberstein, sophomore are returning from last year. Two new players, Brian Kodman, a sophomore, and Wayne Bashay, a junior, have joined the team. Coach McMillian is concentrating on team effort and strategy, working toward a competitive season. A good performance is expected from junior, Helen Smith; however, the entire team is working toward a good overall record.
Helen gets into ready position
Helen prepares to return the ball.
Brian and Mindy know that practice makes perfect.
Wayne returns the ball with ease.
Mindy practices the forehand stroke
Brian anticipates his next move.
“Run Jim Run!"
Don faces the agony of defeat.
“See Nate Run!"
No. 27 gives us a bird’s-eye view at home plate.
Chuckie tells Dickie he needs a shave.
Coach Prince loves that cherry- flavored chapstick!
Double click here to add text.Dan says, “You missed the ball Jimmy!!"
Dickie Rader wears his hat like his head . . . . .
Spec spurts speedy spit ball.
Moss uses a little savvy at the plate.
What a slugger!
The 1974 baseball team, under the direction of Wayne “goosie gander” Prince, finished high in the district standings, losing only 5 of their 14 games. The Presidents were led by John Moss, Dan Brower, Jimmy Topping, and Mike Lipford. The team had the potential to win the district, but lost heartbreakers to Cradock and Deep Creek.
The 1975 team also has hopes of finishing high in the district standings. The battery of Phil Harrell and Jimmy Topping should play an important role in the success of this years team. Topping led the team in hitting last year and is regarded by many as the best catcher in the conference. Returning to the team along with Topping and Harrell are Timmy Madden, Woody Franklin, Nate Skates, Russell Borjes and Bob Tyler. If this team uses “a little savvy” as Coach Prince wants, they might go all the way.
Back: Coach McGlaughon, Arthur Jones, Larry Stewart, Albert Gaylord. Second Row: Gary Boyd, Joseph Goosby, Nathaniel Boomer, Reginald Williams, Edinburg Williams, Andre Prayer, Melvin Riddick. Front: James Whitehead, Slyvester Mills, Charles Goosby, Franklin Green, Andre Booker, Cedric Mayo,
Willie Jackson, Joshua Raynor.
Andre, James, and Charles team up on the pole vault.
The sky is the limit.
Moose prepares to run.
The 1974 track team posted a 7-0 dual meet record, and out-scored their opponents 665 to 245. Wilson’s success did not stop with dual meet competition, because in the following two weeks they went
on to win the City title, and more important, the District championship.
Outstanding individuals who are not back this year are: James Doughtie, Richard Rodgers, Marion Jones, and Tommy Thomas; but Coach Bill McGlaughon is looking forward to the 1975 season when sprinters Buddy Raynor and Willie Jackson will be returning. In field events Larry Stewart, Melvin Riddick, Arthur Jones, James Whitehead, and Calvin Brown combined to give Wilson another successful year.
The “Girls Track Team” had its best year in 1974 with a 3-1 record.
Girls that have returned from last year’s team are as follows: Shirley
The girls had worked very hard each day in their effort to win each meet and they are working just as hard this year. Some of the event are the long jump, high jump, 100 and 220 yd. -dash, 440 relay, medley, 880 yd.-run, low hurdles, shot- put, and the disc. Diane Blunt was the most outstanding senior on the team; she competed in the shot-put, disc, and the 100 yd.-dash. The girls had a good season and this year should be just as promising.
Back Row: Teresa Evans, Cheri Pollard, Jo Ann Pollard, Wilma Ricks, Belinda Hyman, Jackie Rooks, Lisa Parker. I ront Row: Mrs. Ripley and Bo, Stephanie Rollins, Cheryl Deans, Shirley Brow n, Debra Vann, Nesie Hunter.
