Ben L Smith High School - Aquila Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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No Team Is Complete Without Its Cheerleaders Behind every successful man, there stands a woman, and not too far behind every Smith ath¬ lete follow the Ben L. Smith Cheerleaders. Proudly displaying the traditional green and gold, the cheerleaders attempt to encourage the Eagles with their bubbling enthusiasm and loyal support. However, a cheerleader ' s life is not all fun and fame. Many afternoons are spent dili¬ gently practicing to work out new routines and cheers. The Junior Varsity Cheerleaders have added color and enthusiasm to the Junior Varsity foot¬ ball and basketball teams. These girls were chosen on the basis of their personality, enthusiasm, and ability to lead cheers. Varsity Cheerleaders, I. to r.: Sharon Edge, Judy Whitley, Lynne Martin, Carol Slawter, Gwynn Locklar, Leanne Hayes, Lynne Clark; center: Sharon Overman, Head Cheerleader. Not pict ured: Jennifer Gschwind, Assistant Head Cheerleader. Sharon Overman energetically leads a cheering stu¬ dent body in boosting team morale at all athletic events. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders, I. to r.: Mary Jane Earl, Cynthia Edge, Rene Boseman. 86

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Success Due To Hustle and Determination Inspired by an intensive physical conditioning program and some of the finest coaching in the state, the 1965 Smith Junior Varsity football team compiled a fine record of 5 wins and 4 losses. Un¬ der the direction of Sal Gero, the J. V. line was formed into a rugged, unyielding unit that held well on defense and opened many holes on offense. Coaches Jack Chatham and Spurgeon Ayers did a commendable job in forming a well-balanced team. Led by the explosive running of Cornel Mc¬ Millan and the accurate passing of Mike Collins, the J.V. offense pounded out an impressive total of twenty-three touchdowns. Phillip Farmer proved to be the guts man for the squad doing the hard jobs and grinding out the tough yardage under pressure. The defensive line was manned by stalwarts Fred Graham, Van Hodgin, and Kevin Spoon. The defensive line and a sound pass de¬ fense thwarted such powers as Burlington, Thom- asville, West Forsyth, and Reidsville. Bill Layton 1 attempts an extra point after a Smith TD against Burlington as Rick Mooney holds. This kicking team had many opportunities to play as the J.V. ' s scored 23 times this season. Junior varsity football team, first row, I. to r.: Leslie Garrett, Charles Day, James Webb, Earl Alberson, Rick Mooney, Kerry Trent, Don Hill, Napoleon Dove, William Russell, Billy Michael, second row: Regie McCoy, David Adams, Charles Caldwell, Doug Bright, Danny Bryant, Danny Moore, Mike Collins, James Bush, Van Hodgin, Lorenzo Smith, Lawrence Fuller, third row: Robert Evans, Andrew McClain, Keltz Summers, Bill Layton, Ronald Bennett, Camel McMillan, Fred Graham, Randolph Harris, Luther Weathers, Tommy Barbee.

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J9SM9 Majorettes Saluted For Outstanding Spirit No halftime show is complete without the participation of the majorettes. Our talented sex¬ tet, headed by Bobbie Morton, is no exception. Originality is the key word for Smith ' s high- stepping performers. They plan their own costumes and colorful choreography, and give breath-taking exhibitions of daring and dexterity, as they apall the audience with flaming baton routines. Majorettes, I. to r.: Linda Johnson, Julia Smith, Pat Caudle, Bobbie Morton, Rocky Walden, and Linda McDaniel. Fine form is displayed when majorettes participate in the Christmas parade in downtown Greensboro. Pretty, pert, peppy, and petite! Bobbie Morton sparkles with enthusiasm in her role as Head Majorette. 87