Prince George High School - Peerage Yearbook (Prince George, VA)

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} mWwiddicmy omas Dale V4 e Gunderson outruns area leader The Royal cindermen underwent a complete rebuilding for the ’72 season. Glenn Gunderson, Royal’s only returning letterman, easily out- ran Central District Champion Billy Leneave and lowered his own fresh- man mile record by almost 7 sec- onds to 4:33.6. Surprising perform- ances by Preston Mason, James Coleman, and Charles Haywood in the 220, 440 and 100 yard dashes added strength to the running events. In a come-from-behind vic- Individual accomplishments oversha- dowed meet losses as eyes turned toward profitable '73 season. by Russell Smelley tory over Hopewell, Mark Smelley exhibited competitive spirit and ability. Russell Smelley scored regu- larly in the 100 yard dash and 180 yard low hurdles, collecting the highest point tally and MVP award. In field events, Percy Mason gained distance in the shot put as his dis- cus throwing counterpart, Joe Mayes, racked up points with the slender disk. The season produced 9 capable young lettermen as a core for the ’73 season. ie seo? ‘ i seat ig ere Track 19

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18 Track Front row: Pete Lyon, Glenn Gunderson, Russell Smelley, Manager Jeff Smelley, Ben Rice, Louis Everson, Joe Mayes. Row two: David Keesler, Jimmy Thomas, Wayne Jones, Mark Smelley, John Croft, Garry Reese, Powertul discus wind up places Joe Mayes in first place slot against rival Dinwiddie. Unsuiting after quick warm up, sophomore Glenn Gunderson rids himself of bulky sweat pants before Thomas Dale mile run. Smoothing out rough spots during Midlot- hian-PG meet, Manager Jeff Smelley readies broad jump pit for next cinderman. Deep in concentration, Percy Mason executes self- control in shot put practice. Form and con- viction drive Russell Smelley to sure victory in Dinwiddie-PG 180 low hurdle contest. Casey Grimm. Row three: Doug Eberhart, Ulysses Manley, Fred Hamden, Steve Higley, Percy Mason, Jack Evans. Row four: Jamie Howard, Tyron Bullock, Preston Mason, James Coleman, Calvin Thweatt, Daniel + E dads LAM, i Jones. Row five: Coach Wells, James Hes Gil Bannister, Glenn Thweatt, Charles Ja son, Darrell Bullock, Charles Haywood, Coach Springer.

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Experience generates linksmen to winning year A much improved golf team found itself with a third place district finish, includ- ing an unexpected win over unbeaten Thomas Dale. by Keith Moore The Prince George Golf Team had, by far, its most successful sea- son ever in 1972. The team jumped from a dismal 6-13-1 mark to a 17-7 mark for the year. Coach Gale Matheny, in his second season, guided the Royals into a major golf threat in the Central District. After a slow start, the team then ripped off 14 wins in 16 matches, including a 10-8 upset over previously unde- feated Thomas Dale. Paced by MVP Matt Melvin, captain Al Trevino, and Mike Byrnes, the team finished third in the Central District and fourth in the Central Region. Byrnes and Trevino captured top point honors while Melvin won low scor- ing title. A controversial playoff with two other Central District golf- ers eliminated Melvin from a trip to the state tournament. 20 Golf Absorbed in concentration, Keith Moore and Mark Penick trudge down fairway in crucial match with Thomas Dale and Colonial Heights. Teeing the ball up on the tenth hole, sophomore linksman Willard Traylor contemplates his next move. Stifling Meadowbrook and Dinwiddie matches make Matt Melvin grimace over possi- ble loss. Planning key strategy, Coach Gale Matheny analyzes upcoming Midlothian-Man- chester meet with Willard Traylor. Chipping onto the green, Al Trevino makes key shot in big Hopewell win.