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

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Smith Surprises Whirlies 46-41 In First Meeting A faked shot and attempted pass by Eddie Nix draws a foul from a Grimsley defender. Ball control was a key factor in that Eagle victory. Sterling Flowers drives through a maze of Grimsley cagers to get a tough basket. The Eagles had to cope with a tight Grimsley defense all evening. Phil Meeler attempts to tap in a missed shot, but the going is made difficult by West Forsyth foes. Steve Garrett comes up with nothing as he attempts to get a rebound in the season opener with Wilson.

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Cinder Men Show Eagle runners and jumpers did not gain much success as a team, but they had many members who worked very hard. Wayne Wright placed first in the central 4-A Sectionals with a high jump of 6 feet 2j 2 inches. Lawrence Baird won his heat at the Sectionals, but his time was not fast enough to get him into the state meet. Wayne Butler and Joe Lenins stood out in the shotput. All the boys will be back to win some meets this year as none were seniors. Wayne Wright will have a sparkling career ahead of him as he was only a sophomore. Charles Goodwin clears the high hurdle easily as he prepares for an upcoming meet. He has to jump several of these hurdles in an actual race. Signs Of Victory Wayne Wright demonstrates his unorthodox jumping style which gained him a berth in the state meet. Track Team; kneeling, I. to r.: Wayne Wright, Dickie Hughes, Wayne Butler, Gary Troxler, Robert Hege, Donald Crews, Joe Lenins; second row: Coach Bill Thompson, Ray Linney, Lawrence Baird, Wayne Mungo, Lynn Smith, Robert Poole, Charles Walker, and Glen Bowman. SMITH Mich smith high smith HIGH SMITH HIGH SMITH high

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Varsity Basketball Team, first row, I. to r.: Sterling Flowers Burley Spinks, Jeff Sprinkle, John Ben Evans, Jimmy Collins, Phil Meeler, Steve Garrett, Don Coble, Laymon Williamson. Eddie Nix, Coach Jack Chatham; second row: Eagles Whip Reynolds To Gain Playoff Berth Breaking into 4-A basketball is not easy for any team, but our Golden Eagles shined as they com¬ piled a 7-7 record in conference play. The Eagles recovered from a loss to Page to roll over Winston-Salem Parkland 75-53 for our first conference victory. Smith then knocked Salisbury out of a first place tie with a 71-61 victory on the home court. Facing the Grimsley Whirlies for the first time, the Golden Eagles came through with a 46-41 victory to put a damper on Grimsley ' s first-place standing. Smith fought its way to the quarter-finals of the Central 4-A Tournament with a victory over Winston-Salem Reynolds. The Golden Eagles proved to be a tough oppon¬ ent for any team in the conference as only one other team in addition to Page was able to conquer them twice. The going gets rough as Sterling Flowers and Eddie Nix struggle to get the ball against Grimsley. Hot outside shooting by Laymon Williamson chased Curry to the showers early. Laymon will be a mainstay for the ' Eagles for two years to come.