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

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Clayton Wins Tennis Trophy For Most Wins Standing left to right: Richard Gulledge, Ronald Christopher, Bill Chamberlain, sitting; Mike Henley, David Lee. Not pictured: Dennis Clayton, Richard Kirkman. 101

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Coach Lou Roshelli demonstrates the mark of a good coach: study the opposition and plan the strategy. Coach Louis Roshelli, though disappointed with his team ' s showing in its first season, is full of hope and shining expectations for future teams. Richard Gulledge, Bill Chamberlain, David Lee, Ron Christopher, and Dennis Clayton are the rea¬ sons for his expectations. These boys played major roles in developing Smith ' s first tennis team. Dennis Clayton won more victories than anyone on the team, with 5 wins and 4 losses. He won the Tennis Trophy with his hard work and determined play. The Eagles turned in a miserable 1-8 record, much to the chagrin of a hopeful squad. The boys worked hard all season and devoted much time to practice. In their first year, Mr. Ro¬ shelli pointed out, our boys faced opponents who had been playing for 3 full varsity seasons. The boys exhibited dogged determination dur¬ ing the season which came to a climax in their 18-9 victory over Graham. By beating Graham, the team demonstrated that it was learning and gaining from experience. Tennis Team Makes Bow As Promising Stars Richard Kirkman awaits return, as inspired Eagles defeat Coach ' s former school, Graham. 100

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Eagles Rout Cross-Town Coach Joyce, who guided Smith to its most successful season yet, hits fungos to his outfield in the pre-game Worm-up before the contest with Page. Rivals On The Diamond Coach Jackie Joyce guided a sound Smith nine to its best season. The Eagles won fifteen con¬ secutive games during their two-year history be¬ fore they were defeated by Asheboro 5-3. After this frustrating defeat, the Eagles continued their winning streak and won all but their last game. Smith defeated cross-town rival Page twice, by scores of 13-12 and 6-4. Tony Alexander ' s grand slam home run was a decisive hit in the first game. In the second contest, Phil Meeler pitched five innings, allowing only three hits, and Mike Kelly collected a double and a single for the Eagles. Mike Nunn led the Smith attack in a losing effort against Asheboro with three hits which included a home run. Our diamond men retal¬ iated in a second contest with a 12-5 victory. Burlington ' s Bulldogs went down at the hands of Eagle batters by a score of 16-1. Bobby Stan¬ ley collected three hits, while Tony Alexander and Mike Nunn had two apiece. Home runs by Lindy Stephenson and Mike Nunn highlighted a big victory over Eastern Alamance 12-5. Northeast Guilford suffered a 13-8 loss as Donnie Maness, Mike Kelly, and Lindy Stephen¬ son led our hitting attack with two safeties each. Smith bowed to Northeast in the season ' s final game by a score of 10-2. Bobby Stanley leads off third in an attempt to harrass the Page pitcher. Donnie Maness and Johnny Stephenson warm up before the Page game. These two players played an important role in the Page victory. 102