Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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rrirr li — ii n —..»-— - . a Bji gs C-2 1981 THE YAMACRAW Coaches ' Corner Jack Berkshire Oglethorpe ' s entire athletic program is under the leader- ship of Jack Berkshire, Athle- tic Director and Head Bas- ketball Coach. Coach Berk- shire has an impressive record as both a basketball coach and player. In college at Mississippi State, Berkshire was captain of two conference champion teams. As a coach he has seen many teams to the playoffs. Since he arrived at Oglethorpe, the Stormy Petrel ' s basketball record has improved dramatically, bringing O.U. in 1979 its first winning season in nine years. In 1980, he led the Petrels to the G.I.A.C. championship, and was named Coach of the Year of both the G.I.A.C. and the N.A.I, A. District 25. When he is not at the basketball courts, he enjoys tennis and golf. Top Left: Coach Jack Berkshire calls the shots from the sidelines. Top Right: Both teams wait to see if John Shelnutt scores on his free throw attempt. Bottom Far Left Richard Johnson tries to out-j rip his opponent and secure the L. 1 for O.U. Bottom Left: Coach Berki and the team discuss their strateg. during a time out. Bottom Right: With defenders all around, Steve Holloman attempts a lay-up. Bottom Far Right: Setting up the offense.

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sports Intercollegiate Intramural 1981 THE YAMACRAW Section C Stormy Petrels Shoot For The Title Under the leadership of Coach Jack Berkshire, the Stormy Petrels qualified for the District Playoffs for the third time, but unfortunately, the Petrels were eliminated in that game by Southern Tech. Despite an overall season record of 11 wins and 14 losses, the team ' s dedicated spirit made possible such achievements as qualifying for the District Playoffs and also making runner-up in the O.U. Invitational Tour- nament. Outstanding sophomore player Brian Sass holds several season records this year. They include the field goal percentage record (0.594), most points scored in one game (32 points in the Shorter game), most field goals in one game (15 out of 18 attempts in the Shorter game), and most free throws in one game (14 out of 18 attempts in the Convenant game). Other single game high marks for the season were held by junior Steve Hol- loman and freshmen Jay Vanderhorst. Holloman held the season record for most rebounds in one game (13 in the Southwestern game). Vanderhorst made the most assists (8 in the Convenant game.). The top three scorers for the season were Brian Sass with 353 points, sophomore Roger Brooksbank with 312 points, and junior Bruce Hoke with 236 points.

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THE YAMACRAW 1981 C-3 The 19S0-1981 Stormy Petrel Basketball Squad: BACK ROW: Coach John Wilson, Roger Brooks- bank, Brian Sass, John Shelnutt, Richard Johnson, Steve Holloman, Chris Sertich, Mike Buckelew, Coach Tommy Darrah FRONT ROW: Coach Jack Berkshire, Rodney Wyatl, Keith Allen, Bruce Hoke, Jay Vanderhorst, Dave Mills, John Nfarshall. Tony Jennings, Manager Mike Emery NOT PICTURED: Manager Mark Andrews