Amherst County High School - Amethyst Yearbook (Amherst, VA)

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Ray Maybeny gets two points for Amherst against New London as Donnie Woods looks on. During the 61-62 season, the Lancers of Amherst, under the coaching of Gerald Thomas compiled a record of 5-11. The team started off like a ball of fire winning 3 of its first 4 games but then lost five straight. The team had a 5-7 record in district play and only missed the finals by one game. This year’s squad played tight games throughout the year but couldn’t quite seem to find the scoring punch needed in winning games. Donnie Wood led all scorers for Amherst by averaging over ten ponits a game. The Lancers should be commended for their fine spirit and determination during the year. Nine sen- iors will be missing from ne.xt year’s squad due to graduation, and there are only three returning letter- men. Next year’s team will have to overcome this lack of experience by hustle and aggressiveness. Donny Brown of Amherst shoots as two Madison try to block his shot. Sonny W ' oody drives in for two points against Brookville.

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Front row: J. D. Mitchell, Wayne Myers, Mr. Gerald Thomas, coach; George Falls, Windy W ' ood. Second row: Ray May- berry, Tommy Pettyjohn, George Dawson, Jerry Gampbell, Jimmy Massie, Wallace Harris, Sammy Myers, Donnie Wood, Sonny Wood, Woody Gampbell, Bernard Govven, Tommy Kostal. Varsity Basketball Scores Amherst Opposition 38 Bedford 40 43 Brookville 40 64 New London 29 58 Appomattox 44 44 Brookville 47 41 Madison Heights 59 44 Appomattox 50 52 Nelson 53 24 Rnstbnrg 46 62 Brosville 36 51 Bedford 54 47 , Gretna 60 42 Madison Heights 50 34 Nelson 37 47 . New London 24 35 Rustburg 59 George Dawson goes up for the .shot again.st Madison Heights as (No. 40) Wallace Harris looks on. 90

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Sandra Morgan shoots as she is fouled by an opposing player. The Amherst County High Sehool Varsity Girls’ Basketball team is coached by Mrs. Louise Brown, girls’ physical education instructor. Although the girls were not always victorious and did not achieve a position in the district tournament, they exhibited fine qualities of team work and sportsmanship. Good sportsmanship is always stressed on the team and the girls demonstrated this qualit ’ throughout the season. The three high scorers for the team were first, Sandra Morgan with 240 points and an average of 22 points per game; second, Kay .Alcock; and third, Jud - Parr. Co-captains for this year’s team were Sandra Morgan and June Thurman. Forward Sandra Mogran jumps for control of the ball from a Nelson player. Girls’ Basketball Kneeling: Arlene McLaughlin, Jane Campbell, June Turman, Co-captain; Sandra Morgan, Co-captain; Barbara Wieringo, Barbara Thornton, Sue Watson. Standing: Connis Padgett, Sharon Loving, Virginia Hite, Sandra Massie, Kay Alcock, Linda Withers, manager; Ntrs. Louise Brown, coach; Vivian Riner, Linda Morgan, Clay Blackwell, Faye Fribble, Pricilla Ogden, Judy Parr.