Jenkins High School - Sequoyah Yearbook (Savannah, GA)

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ANTICIPATION r —TRACK — It was a hot summer afternoon. The runners took their places in each of the six starting blocks. As the athletes stood in the starting position, the sun shone on their bulging muscles and sweat soaked bodies. The referee held up the starting gun each runner anticipated the shot. The athletes had only one thing in mind and that was to win the competition. On your mark” called the referee, and the runners stood in positioni all eyes straight ahead. Bang”! Went the starting gun and the runners were off, each at lightening speed. All of the runners knew that only one of them could win this race. As the athletes neared the last stretch, each ran the last few yards with all his might. But, in the end, the runner who crossed the finish-line first was the runner with the most determination. —Kathy Martin 150 SPORTS

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THE CONTENDER: Using all of his skill in enemy territory is opponent Mike Grubbs from B.C. OH. WOW”: Coach Mell looks on in awe at a great volly by two players. GAME: SET: MATCH— The 1985 tennis team was bigger than it had been in a long time, with five seniors) Kenneth Cook. Sondra Goodrich, Erika Hoff, Chris Reed, and Bobby Nettles. The team boasted five new players and three returning players. The season was successful with only one loss to Benedictine, with the rest of the matches dominated by the Warriors for five wins and two ties. It was good to finally have a full roster with many underclassmen coming up, making a great team of enthusiastic kids who show a lot of spirit and hard work, said Coach Jeff Mel. This young tennis team had a successful year defeating most of their opponents during the regular season. They went on to win the city championship with II points, which was more than any other team and on to place thir Although they did not win team finished with a positi THE TENNIS TEAM: Chad Burril and L yndon Riddle Debbie Briley. Judy Takats. Erika Hoff. Sandra Goodrich. Joanna Waite. Mamie Reed. Coach Mell. Kenneth Cook. Bobby Nettles. Tory Days, and Chris Reed. Senior Bobby Nettles is ready to receive the serve from his opponent at the Bacon Park tennis courts. WATCH THE BIRDIE Members of the tennis team look on with great concern. SPORTS 149

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BOY TRACK TEAM: Back Row-. Vincent Whipple. Jacob Bostic. David Chap- man. Mike Crovatt. Lyndon Riddle. Mike Utley, and Coach Tomberlin Middle Row: Coach Landy. Eric Blackshear. Mark Simmons. Steve Sheppard. Ronald Geohaghan. Kenneth Cook. David Jenkins, and Coach Hadersback. Front Row: David Wilson. Ann Cardeiro. Buffy Harris. Stephanie Anderson. Gary Brantly. Heather Gunn. Christine Cassaw. and Lisa Alston LOOKING OVER THE COMPETITION. Jenkins Track Team awaits their challengel A TTENTION Coach Hadersback announces the events of the day while Coach Landy records the scores. TAKING OFF Mark Simmons anticipates the gun and gets out of the starting block with speed. CONGRADULATIONS. Coach Hadersback presents Ronald Geohager with his second place award for shotput. as Coach Landy and Michael Utley look on. GETTING READY TO BURN Warming up for the region track meet at Groves High are Mark (far left). David Chapman (left), and Ronald (bending) THE BEGINNING OF A NEW TRACK. GIRLS TRACK TEAM: Heather Gunn. Ann Cardeiro. Lisa Alston. Stephanie Anderson. Christine Cassaw. Coach Tomberline In Front Row: Buffy Harris SPORTS 151