Brunswick Academy - Viking Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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Despite Low Scores, Spirits Stay High I Late in August a new varsity coach, Mr. Jim Blandford, gathered 12 players to- gether and began practice under the hot summer sun. After a few weeks of this un- welcome practice the Vikings met Gill’s school in an exhibition game. Hopes for a strong, winning team ran high as BA defeated Gill’s 22-6. In the first game of the season, however, the Vikings didn’t prove as fortunate. Surry defeated BA 34-0. Even worse than the loss was an injury to fullback Ray Ligon, a broken leg that would incapacitate him for the rest of the season. In the second game, against Enfield, the Vikings led in tackles, rushing, and passing. The boys just couldn’t get the ball over the goal line, though. The final score was BA-0, Enfield-0. The Vikings were clearly outclassed in the next game. Huguenot Academy’s strong team overpowered BA 36-6. The game with Rock Hill was closer, but BA was on the short end of a 28-12 decision. At a time when everyone was feeling low, the Vikings crushed Mecklenburg Academy 27-0. With this victory the determined Vikings vowed to continue their one-game streak. The vow was in vain because in the next game BA lost to the strong Chargers from Isle Of Wight. Then came the game with arch- rival Kenston Forest. It was a heart-breaker. Kenston won 8-0 even though the Vikings had several scoring opportunities. The game with Prince Edward was not as close. The Wolver- ines won 33-8. In the Homecoming game with Albemarle Academy, the Vikings played an almost per- fect game. They trounced the Colts 29-6. The final game was a 40-6 loss to York. Even though a record of 2-7-1 leaves some- thing to be desired, it is impossible to capture the history of a season in just the scores. Many of the games were close until the final seconds and all of them were hard fought. More important than the scores is the enrich- ment and experience each team member gained from having played the game. 26

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Above: The Mock Election reaches its peak with the rallies at the convention. Lyn Baird looks on as Nixon supporters demonstrate in support of their candidate. Lower left: Roberta Lewis speaks on behalf of Senator George McGovern. Lower right: Lynwood Baird endorses President Richard Nixon for re-election. Seniors Sponsor Mock Election This was a presi- dential election year and the BA Senior Class got into the swing of things by sponsoring a Mock Election. On Monday and Tuesday of Election Week all interested stu- dents registered in the gym by paying a 25 cents poll tax. On Wed- nesday, Lyn Baird and R oberta Lewis ad- dressed a rally and gave speeches for candi- dates Richard Nixon and George McGovern, respectively. Students held a peaceful demon- stration supporting the candidates. Voting came on Thursday. Results were: Nixon 244 or 91% and McGovern 22 votes or 9%. 25

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-1 Season Left: Quarterback Weaver Squire scrambles for a first down against Kenston Forest, Above; Robbie High gams five yards for the Vikings as a host of opposing tacklers pursue him. Upper left: Football is a game of team- work. Wade King carries the ball for BA as teammate Randy Pearce prepares to block for him. Lower left: Injuries are an unavoidable part of the game of football, as the gladiators often fall to the knee. Ervin Bennett receives help from Coach Hewitt and manager Charlie Grigg after one of his many injuries. vitrmae ynciNGS rnmGS JjjS lyi K I Front Row: B. Squire. Reid. Bennett. High. Cheely. King. Ferguson. Wright. W. Squire. Nash. Daniel. Pearce. Coach Blandford. Connell. Back Row: Coach Hewitt. Williams. Blackwell. Gauldin. 27