Booker T Washington High School - Graffiti Yearbook (Pensacola, FL)

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HL K Of fh8 TOWh STAT E and USB! The Lady Cats traveled the road to fame. With eight returning seniors, their regular season began with a one hundred and one point victory over Pace. They ended their season playing for the 4A State Champion- ships with a season record of 30-0, and a final record of 50-1. The Lady Cats were hot to handle as they defeated opponents and dazzled the crowds. Only Fort Walton gave the 'Cats a scare, but Robyn Husted made two last second free throws to make the score 46-44. From then on, the Lady Cats were untouchable. With 100 point games against four teams, Ronnie Bond's Lady Cats broke the state record for 100 point games at six. They played PHS to break the city's con- secutive wins record with win No. 53. The Lady Cats beat Fort Walton 58-41 to cap- ture the region crown and to tie the record for consecutive wins. The state record of 58 was broken by a smashing defeat of Ribault for sectional title. The next step was State. Amid the roandr of a jeering, bortile Winter Park erowd, the hal-calling rejereef, and their own miftakef, the ftreaking, brilliant! Lady Catf aefepted tloe Jeeondplaee trophy. We can still see them play: Aleitha's pestering defense caused many turnovers and steals, Chris' smooth moves made her look like a ghost flying through the airg Sabrina's grim determination to get the ball in the hoop scored in double figures. Opponents couldn't get past Robyn's denial defense while joAnn's tough defense caused disorder and confusion. Bridgette's powerful moves produced rebounds and points. Shelley's consistency and versatility had a deadly pur- pose, Fran's height got her rebounds while Earnestine's forward motion transformed her into a fast, wild moving guard, and Tiffany's hair streaked her face when she quickly 184 Glrlf Vanity Barketball changed directions. As the twelve Lady Cats played, their fame spread and the crowds grew larger and larger. Coaches Ronnie and Janis Bond gave the entire country a team to talk about: No. 1 in the State of Florida and the defending State Champions and the No. 8th team in the USA. For the fans who loved and cared for them, their memories . . . their games . . . their glory will always remain with us as winners. - Sarabeth and Elaine Thomas Forcing a turnover, Tiffany West looks for a steal. Bridgette Williamrportr low for an inside pass. Sbelley Suarez grabs the rebound over her opponent a freethrow attempt. A713 11 ,J

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WNW 6 into HISTORY DHZZLING LBDYCHTS THE RECORDS Beat Tate 1 1 1-28 on 2f6f87 to break state record for 100 point games in a season 163. The 11 1 points was also the most scored by a Lady Cat team. Broke the then existing school record for consecutive victories by beating PHS 82-36 at PHS on 2 f7f 87, becoming victory No. 53. Aleitha Smith handed out 17 assists vs. Moss Point, Miss., on 1 f 5 f 87 for a new single game record. Tied the existing state record for consecutive wins on 2 f 24X 87 by beating Fort Walton 58-41 for win No. 58. Broke State Record for consecutive wins at 59 games by beating jacksonville R boult on 2 f 28f 87 by a score of 96-53. Set the State Record for consecutive wins at 60 by beating Seffner Armwood 85-55 on 3 f 5 f 87 at State Final Four. ,si ., 1987 Varsity Members: Coach Ronnie Bond, Ronda Bond, Manager, Shelley Suarez, Chris Davis, Robyn Husted, Sabrina Washington, KaKa Simmons, Theresa Gardner, Manager, Darlene Williams, Managerg Kneeling: Sabrina Wallace, Fran Clausell, Bridgette Williams, Sit- ting: Earnestine Middleton, Tif- fany West, Cassandra Pauldin, Manager, JoAnn McWilliams, Aleltha Smith. 'QSH 1 H170 pl Flflliffgl 'Wilma Er U5 f1xx.n9.A'rs Sport: 18

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