Appomattox High School - Traveler Yearbook (Appomattox, VA)

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Neither Rain, Mud, Nor Cold of Winter 1977 CROSS COUNTRY TEAM: Margaret Lyons, Jennifer Johnson, Laura Shorter Melinda Lee (Mars.), Robert West, Capt. David Eye, Craig Smith, Mark Covington, and Coach Martin. Rustburg € Sept. 20 J. Forest {2 Oct. 4 Lynchburg Coll. Invitational L Oct. 5 Staunton River W Oct. 13 Brookville Nelson ie Oct. 20 J. Forest 1 Oct. 26 Staunton River L District ee Above: Forging a creek doesn’t seem to slow Kenny Shorter down in his race for first place. Left: David Eye, Captain of the team, received the trophy for Most Valuable Runner. .. stopped Coach Sam Martin’s eager young cross-country team from running its best against far more experienced teams. Not only are other runners to be dealt with, but the elements also play a major part in the outcome of meets. Running in rain, mud, and seemingly arctic temperatures with no more than thin nylon for protection re- quires special dedication and endurance. Several changes were made which added spark to each event. A new home course was established—3.7 miles, up hill and down, through a creek, and up another hill affectionately referred to by the team as “the mountain”. Another first was the addition of female run- ners to the team, to which no negative response was audible—except from the girls on occasion! A solid foundation has been set and will continue to be built upon in cross-country’s future. With Mr. Martin’s expert assistance, the team can only move ahead! 93

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Coaches Williams, Justus, and Archer look on as the play moves forward. Going into the 3rd quarter down by 4 points, the offense looks for a break. 92 The Raider defense watches in anticipation as the Devils snap the ball. Now defending the other goal, the Raiders tighten their “D” against Rustburg. ie) bs t ee, Vince McElroy, Lawrence Sayer, Hunter Martin, Walter Higgenbotham, Roy Lee Trent, Chris Dunnam, Mark Wooten, Mark Kelso, Cecil Hunter, Andy Dalton, J. R. Harvey, Mike Rixey, Henry Fleshman, William Scott, Johnny McFadden, Bobby Wingfield, Tommy Smith, Herbert Allen, Dean Page, Timmy Webb, Tony Webb, Sylvester Watkins, Bruce Drinkard, Roy Hopkins, Leonard McCormick, Alonzo Dillard, Darrell Trent, Matt Ranson, Emest Day, Warren Baldwin, Ray Cheatham, Todd Scruggs, Kenny Wayne Burke, Tommy . Campbell, Robbie Robinson, Coty Dickerson, Marvin Johnson, Shane Abernathy, Roger Walton, Ralph Totty, Mike Campbell, Jamin McCoy, Rob Stewart, Jonathan Pickett, Richard Trent, Brian Webber, Tom Forrest.

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WE'VE GOT THAT SPIRIT 1977 FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS Penny Elliott, Sue Lawson, Cathie Tanner, Co-Capt.— Shelly Davidson, Dee Ann Wooten, Co-Capt.—Karen Gillaspie, Brenda Bowling, Tic Lettner, Beth Carter, and Cheryl Conner. Cheryl gets involved in the sideline cheer. Stunt girls! Cathie, Karen, Beth, and Dee Ann.