Albemarle High School - Peer Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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McDan1el named Honoragle Mentlon All Amerlcan JOHN CRONK RICK DYKSTERHOUSE it ffl , , :pi ' .. 'fi,f , A - . . C f Ai. '3f'i.'hzs3l4 7x'Q-1 W ag AW, 4 '-513521, , . 4. '-Vffwwffi l ,, X X K .W BOB HATHAWAY CHUCK HUNTER JACK KNOWLES IIM McDIARMID PETE MQDANIEL All-State Honorable Mention, All-American H amrrable Mention ...A .

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Altiemarle Patriots win District Zitle. First Raw: George Sanborng Steve Lydickg Woody Mundyg Wayne Carverg Roger Thurstong Ray Kaiserg Rick nithg Paul Sta Iohn Cronki Pete Mclflanielg Jim McDiarmidg Danny Falwellg Iim Bunchg jack Yowellg Don Wrightg Bob rg Karl Mearn Iirnmy Qarrison. Second Raw: Julian King, Coachg David Falwellg Iim Ablej Williams Raines, Couch. Mike Stncklandg Bob Albeeg Joe Stricklerg jack Knowlesg Lindsay Harringtong Under the able coaching of Julian King and William Raine the Albemarle Patriots compile the best record in scho history with nine wins and one loss. The Patriots roll u large yardage on offense while the defensive team is for its stinginess. Three players, Karl Mearns, John and Pete McDaniel, were named to the All District Paul Stacy, Karl Mearns and Pete McDaniel gained State honors. Julian King, Head and William Raines, Line Coach, Managers George Sanborn and Iimmy Garrison. 108

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Lyster, Daily Progress Photo 134, Led by the hard running of backs McDaniel and Strickler, Albemarle completely dominated its first Valley District Game. R. E. Lee scored first in the game on a 29 yard sprint by Hoy. Albemarle tied the score with just 9:19 left in the first half climaxing a 49 yard drive. The first time that the Pa- triots got the ball in the third quarter they proceeded to the winning touchdown. Albee scored on a. quarterback sneak. The Patriots just missed a third chance to score in the final seconds of the game. At the climax of a 60 yard drive, they fumbled in the end zone and Lee recovered for a touchback. The Patriots handed Buena Vista their first setback in 18 starts. Buena Vista didn't even manage a first clown until the third quarter. Albemarle had a six to nothing lead at the end of the first half. The Patriots scored twice in the second half on runs by Ioe Strickler and Dave Falwell. Fine de- fensive performances were made by Jack Yowell, Karl Meams, jimmy Bunch, and Paul Stacy. Patriots capture District Champi power, Douglas Freeman. An inexperienced Patriot team made many which the Rebels capitalized, Freeman scored twice in both the firs peiiods, The only Patriot score came on a third period pass play from Bob Albee to end Don NVright. The patriots also missed an opportunity in quarter when they recovered a fumble on the Freeman fourteen yard linc lose thc ball two plays later. The Patriots won their first game of 1961 season at the expense of the pepper Blue Devils. The decisive play came in the fourth quarter with only ten minutes to ne e The Patriots' only loss of the season came at the hands of a Central t The Blue Devils had a shaky seven to six lead and a fourth and o their 24 yard line. The Blue Devils gambled and lost. The Patriots of the ball and proceeded to score the winning touchdown through th of Pete McDaniel and passing combination of Bob Albee and Don i Patriots were threatening to score again as the game ended. The final score Albemarle. Lyster, Daily Progress Photo Lyster, Daily Progress Photo Lyster, Daily Progress Albemarle had a six-nothing lead at the end of first half on a Uquarterback sneak by Bob Albee, Patriots scored twice in the second half on Strickler and Dave Falwell. Fine defensive were made by lack Yowell, Karl Meams, and Paul Stacy. All the Patriot scores came in the first half. first score came on a 19 yard run by Ioe Strickler. just 32 seconds left in the first half, Albee hit VVright a drive pass. The speedy end galloped 40 yards for score. The Patriot defense finally tightened and stopp the drive on the Patriot 21 yard line. In the second ha Coach King substituted freely and the team played 0 equal temis with the Louisa team. 110 Lyster, Daily Progress Pho