Bethel High School - Ursa Major Yearbook (Hampton, VA)

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880 Team Sets National Record In the State outdoor track meet, the Bruins amassed 58 points to runner-up Ferguson’s 39 to capture the State cham- pionship. Five First places and a second place helped secure the title for the team. State champions include Eric Brown in the 220, Darryl Patterson in the 440, David Washington in the Intermediate Flurdles, and the 880 and Mile relay teams. After the end of the regular season, the relay teams were invited to run in the Or- lando South Classic in Florida. The 880 team of Washington, Brown, Armstead, and Patterson broke the eleven-year-old National record by four-tenths of a sec- ond with a 1:25. The foursome was voted outstanding athletes in the meet. track 27

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State champion Eric Brown discusses his winning time with a scorekeeper. 26 track

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Traveling to the United States Naval Academy, the indoor track team partici- pated in the Invitational meet. The 880 team ran the fastest time in the nation. In February, the indoor team placed a strong second in the State meet behind Denbigh. The Bruins continued their dominance in the Relay races by winning both the 880 and Mile relays. During the season several indoor records were broken. These included Curtis Wiggins with 6’6” in the high jump, Eric Brown with 6.1 seconds in the 60 yd. dash, and David Washington with 7.2 seconds in the 60 yd. high hurdles. The 880 and Mile relay teams also recorded school records with 1:30 and 3:22 re- spectively on a 220 track. Relay team members depart their plane at Patrick International Airport. 28 track