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

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964 Battle ofthe BLUE and GREY . ,f f f, aj 1 1 Z ,A ff? M99 if 'luv' , 54 , ' ,X 'Qfni 'ifiwkvfl , , 'wi ., ,un As the winter months set in and the freezing winds blew, the 'Cats prepared for their season. Beginning in january, the 'Cats broke out their cleats, threw on their hats, and endured long hours of grueling workouts. The season began with the second annual Blue and Grey game. The members split up into the Blues and the Greys. The Battle at first favored the Blue, but the Grey fought hard and the ending score was . . . Blue 1 lg Grey 1 l. Get lively on your feet, boy! yelled Coach Sonny MacDonald at practice. One focus of practice was the infield. Coach MacDonald told the players repeatedly to field the ball and make a strong throw. Catcher Bob Dracos yelled encourage- ment at practice. Coach Mike Bennett On a wild ibrow lo Brian Deweere, Vincent Traweek earily .rlider into .recond basefbr the steal. Pitching lbefirrt-1?w innings, Mike Daniel: burly a fart ball hoping for a strike. was in charge of the batting cages. Pitching machines threw pitches as the players practiced their swings. Coach Mark Humphries watched and coached the pitchers as they perfected the different pitches. The district title eluded the Wildcats for the past few years and this came first on their list of goals. Mike Gray commented, We want to come together as a team, beat Woodham and Tate, and win the district title. Vanity Bareball 201

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VARSITY BASEBALL You're OUT. ' :creams the umpire while james jenlainx .trans the in- field caper making tbe tag at Curt WoUe'r sacrifice fly rurrerrfully bomeplate. advanre: tbe runner to third. ' ' ' 'v-P mr' ' ' :wa 'lu Ai Sitting: Brian Deweese, Scott Lauder, Darrell McClammy, Richard McLeod, Mike Gray, David Urban, Kneeling: Coach Mark Humphries, Tim Slay, Craig Blackmon, Curt Wolfe, David Perry, Brian Hay, Mike Daniels, Vfillie Armstrong, Standing: Coach Mike Bennett, Darrick Warren, Darrel Brooks, Hank Fillingim, Stephen Gamphet, Bob Dracos, Mickey Clinard, Ben Howze, Coach Sonny McDonald. lv Rn rvfvaff

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.I x f 'Q VARSITY BASEBALL T sr, 32, V A pf f'i.-74.9 if 'I ici- 1 ,Je -7: k 1 7 J di? we YE!- c.! ' What's new underneath the lights? Baseball!! Our field chosen by the school board, had lights which enabled all area teams to play under the lights just like the pro's. Along with the lights came the new dugouts and the sprinkler system. Yet the most enjoyable thing for the 'Cats was their new look. The new 'Cats emblem, blue hats with gold and white letters and long pants put the 'Cats heads above the rest and made for an exciting season. Practices were always rigorous, but seeing the boys in action showed that the prac- tices paid off. If one person messes up, Curt Wolfe commented, we all suffer. Being the News journal Tournament champs was a tough image to uphold. Yet, with the bad practices, running in the dark, some losses, and some great games, the 'Cats became a family heading for the district playoffs. With the experience of many returning members plus the expert guidance of Coach Mac, the team is counting on becoming champions. Seniors: Kneeling: Mike Daniels, Brian Hay, Mike Gray, Standing: Tim Slay, Coach Mac :lands proudly on his Hank Filingim, Bob Dracos, Curt Wolfe. newly remodeledfield. I. 4 - N. f ,. 5, 1 iii: L, nh I2 Vamlv Bafelmll EEK! B232 2 23 fp-.iYf?53v'M4 '- -' f' 1tiQQ?1V 5'ifgliixfkffiilsffysF?2fw?lQQ:' 7 WA 5 H ank Filingim pulls zz base bit as Stephen Gampberpreparex to cover home plate. X. 21- t ' 5.1 41 V .f ,-. ,.