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

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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

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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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Golfers Make Good Start On Fairways Larry Henderson and Howard Foster practice putting skills on one of Oakland C. C. ' s fine greens. Rick Rayle clubs from the rough in a match against Grif¬ fith as Smith loses a close one. Rick Rayle blasts from the sand trap as Larry Henderson looks on. First row, I. to r.: Wayne Brackett, Larry Henderson, Lee Caviness; second row: Rick Rayle, Howard Foster, Lee Owens. Not pictured: Jack Baldwin, Steve Jones. Last year, Smith began building its golf team for the coming 4A competition. After extensive practice and much hard work. Coach Claude Manzi led an anxious team into the tough 3A competition. In their first year of play, the Eagles proved to be able and willing foes to 3A oppo¬ nents. Coach Manzi cited Jack Baldwin, Lee Cavi¬ ness, Steve Jones, and Lee Owens as outstanding Eagle golfers. They proved to be consistent win¬ ners in helping Smith compile a 3-7 record. The Eagle golfers gained much valuable ex¬ perience in this first year, and figure to be much better in the coming seasons. 1965 Scoresheet Asheboro 15 Smith 0 E. Alamance 8 V 2 Smith 181 2 Asheboro 15 Smith 0 E. Alamance 2 Smith 13 E. Forsyth 13 Smith 2 N. Forsyth 15 Smith 0 Griffith 9 Smith 6 N. Forsyth 241 2 Smith 2 2 E. Forsyth 23 2 Smith 3 2 Griffith 13 Smith 14 88