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Woodrow Wilson
High School
Portsmouth, Virginia
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FRONT ROW: Carlton Nelson, Joe Ellis, Terry O'Neal, Wayne Winborne, Julius Gitchrist. BACK ROW: Manager Arnold Grant, Kenney Rogers, Joe Goosby, Willie Watson, Curtis Franklin, Barry Jones, Curtis Perry, Danielle Kelly, Coach Hopkins.
Finishing the 1977-78 regular season with a 11-7 District record and a 13-8 overall record, the basketball team finished fourth in the Southeastern District. The season was highlighted in the District tournament where, after defeating Indian River in the first round,the presidents romped over Norcom 79-72 in the second round action. This victory enabled Wilson to have a shot for the Regionals. Unfortunately, the Presidents were defeated in the final game of the tournament by Great Bridge 59-54, which caused the Presidents to fall short of the Regionals.
Leading the Presidents were Willie Watson, Curtis Franklin, Joe Goosby, Carlton Nelson, and Julius Gilchrist. Contributing considerably throughout the season were Barry Jones, Danielle Kelly, Joe Ellis, Wayne Winborne and Terry O’Neal.
Carlton Nelson cuts a jumper.
Kelly looks for the open man.
Nelson gets advice from Coach Hopkins.
Everyone is tense for the rebound.
VARSITY BASKETBALL RECORD
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Tournament
Western Branch
Manor
Deep Creek
Churchland
Cradock
Great Bridge
Indian River
Norcom
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J.V. Basketball Season A Success
Under the leadership of new coach Darnell Moore, the Junior Varsity Basketball Team has ex-perienced their first winning season. Their 12-4 record is the best in recent years. The team showed several prospects for next year’s varsity squad. Among them are: Top scorer Sam Law-ence, Jim Plummer, Desmond High, and Daryl Martin.
FRONT ROW: Milton Barham, Stanley Parker, Rodney Anderson, Lavelle Woosley, Terry Cross, Jimmy Sommerville. BACK ROW: Kevin Davis, Ricky Watson, K. Jordan, Darrell Martin, Jim Plummer, Desmond High, J. Branch, Sam Lawrence, Jesse Smith.
Jim Plummer blocks shot as a Norcom defender tries to put it up.
Desmond High shoots over Norcom defender.
Cross Country On The Move
Front Row: Tommy Thorpe, Kevin Edwards, Cedric Hines, Ben Hill, Paul Wetherbee, Lannie White, Back Row: Coach Hopkins, Danielle Kelly, Preston Fowler, Desmond High, Dean Rea, Percy Martin, Joe Collins, and Mark Bailey.
Opening the season with a 23-35 victory over Great Bridge, the Cross Country team was off to its best start in several years. Under the leadership of Tommy Thorpe and Preston Fowler, the team was able to win another game over Cradock 23-33. The thirteen member squad was the largest in many years. Tommy Thorpe, the Only senior on the team, went to
the Regionals. The team went 2-4 for the year.
(NOTICE THAT THE LOWER SCORE WINS).
Ben Hill’s almost there.
Tommy Thorpe on the run
Ready . . . Set . . .
Cross Country Record 2-4
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Girls’ Success Continues
Kathy Rowley applies the pressure.
Seniors Sharon Martin, Wilma Ricks, and Kathy Smith led the girls’ basketball team to a game short of the Regionals. Although the girls were stunned by a surprising 45-12 defeat from Western Branch at the start of the season, they didn’t lose their sense of pride for the team. Instead, the girls returned later in the season to win a 44- 43 decision over these same Bruinettes.
Junior Debra Johnson was the ball controller for the
team. Kathy Smith aided the team with a tremendous amount of offensive and defensive rebounds. Sharon Martin was the captain along with Wilma Ricks. These two were key shooters in every game.
Coaches Leigh and Mrs. Person had great confidence in their bench. As a result of this and great enthusiasm, the team was able to win close games, finishing 12-7 for the year.
In a close situation, Gwen Marrow gets advice from Coach Leigh.
Johnelle Noll keeps the ball away from a Hornet.
Lady Presidents Kathy Rowley and Sharon Martin apply tight defense.
Golf and Tennis Teams Get into the Swing of Things
Three Matmen Go To Regionals
Rickie Fugate, Coach Roberts, and Preston Perzern.
Returning with little experience but great excitement, the golf team was in full swing for the season. Leading the team were Tim
Chrisman and Ricky Fugate. Chrisman, the only senior on the team, is a 4-year standout while Fugate returned for his third year. Other team members included Harry Marshall, Tony Manzione, and Preston
Pezerin.
The team, coached by Jim Roberts, was
out to top last year’s 4-5 record.
FRONT ROW: Tim Chrisman. BACK ROW: Mike Minick, Harry Marshall, and Tony Manzione.
After a frustrating 1977 season, the tennis team returned to the court in search of a victory. Coached by Roy Reel, the team looked to the coming season with optimism. Returning to the team were Jackie Campbell, George Kozak, Mark Davis, Leslie Marcus, and Nelson Small. A key newcomer was freshman Billy Diggs, who was expected to be a great asset to the team. Experience was the key to the team’s newfound spirit as they anticipated
their first win since 1974.
Approaching a low forehand is Jackie Campbell.
On a rainy day in the gym, George Kozak practices his American Twist Serve.
Coach Reel demonstrates the toss for team members Mark Davis, Leslie Marcus, and Nelson Small.
FRONT ROW: Leon Bryant, Mark Davis, Leslie Marcus, Billy Diggs, Willie Hill, Coach Roy Reel. BACK ROW: Paula Yost, Nelson Small, Jackie Campbell, Rayford Walker, George Kozak, Sara Stein.
After a disappointing regular season, the wrestling team bounced back to place eighth in the district tournament. Three wrestlers placed in the tour-nament:
Otis Baskerville — third,
Jeremiah Farrow — third, and Wade Shepard — fourth. The team was young and lacked experience, with only four wrestlers returning from last year. Although the team was winless in the regular season, they continually improved, as was seen at the end of the season in the tournament.
The team, coached by Mr. McGinley, also received advice from new assistant coaches
Midgett and Posiask.
Otis Baskerville maneuvers from the bottom to get away from Regional Champ Wes Farley.
Tucking his opponent's head Wade Shepard regains control.
FRONT ROW: Robert Prince, Otis Baskerville, Roger Hill, Jeremiah Farrow. BACK ROW: Coach Posiask, Scott Thorpe, Theodore Landy, Wade Shepard, Carlton Biggs, Coach McGinley, Coach Midgett.
Preparing to make a move, Otis Baskerville thinks of a way to outwit his opponent.
In a moment of desperation, Otis Baskerville tries to get loose.
After hearing the signal, Bobby Prince starts another grueling match.
