Battle Ground Academy - Cannon Ball Yearbook (Franklin, TN)

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Over the years Battle Ground has established a repu- tation for building men physically as well as mentally. Outstanding coaching staffs have always been indicative of the athletic programs at B.G.A. This year’s staff was more qualified and more diversified than any in the school’s history. Letters were offered in eight varsity sports, including football, basketball, wrestling, baseball, tennis, swimming, golf, and track. Each of these sports was supervised by one or more members of the coaching staff. Although many of the teams did not rate as well as some of the past, each sport had its individual stand- outs. Buzz Hamilton was named to the All-Midstate football squad and awarded a scholarship to Vanderbilt University. Allen Anderson was invited to participate in the TSSAA All-Star football game. Many of the ath- letes were commended by the press weekly for their out- standing performances. “These things must be the result of the attention of trained coaches. HAROLD KENNEDY BILL BRADSHAW Football Tennis mel BP Getter ies omeer Fae Sensen tetinny see oe ——— Dr. HARRY GUFFEE I Trainer J. B. AKIN RALPH REYNOLDS , Golf Swimming

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“A strong body takes the mind strong.” | THOMAS JEFFERSON JiMMy GENTRY Athletic Director B1iLL CHERRY BILL SMITH ROBERT GENTRY Football, Track Basketball, Baseball Football

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Football! Friday night. Lights. Color. Music. Action! A shrill whistle. Kickoff. First down. Tension. Anticipation. Touchdown! Hysteria. But is it good? Yes. 7 to 0. Defense. A long pass. Interception? No.7 to 7. Letdown. But a cheer helps. We're Up! Halftime already? Aromas abound. Fresh hot popcorn. A Coke soothes the irritated throat. Discussion. And in the locker room, more discussion. Tighten up on defense! Fifty-five should go. Block that middle linebacker! Let’s go! Back on the field. Turf’s not so fresh. Footing’s bad around the thirty. Sweat? Pressure? You bet! And who cares? It’s play- ing that counts. Fourth quarter, now. Exhaustion. But you've got to keep going. Harder. Faster. Quicker. ‘Got to get in. On the three. Last chance. Sprint-at-two. He’s over! Hold ‘em. Minutes. Seconds. 5-4-3-2-1-0. Victory! Intense, gripping—this is the world of football. No matter whether you win or lose, the feeling is there. And strange things happen, too. Men become boys, and boys become men. Follow us now as we trace the path of the 1967 Wildcats!