Brunswick High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Lawrenceville, VA)

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Gary Callis, Lester Pearson, Gregory Callis were recipients of the Sprint Medley Trophy in Buena Vista, Virginia. LEFT: Mr. Jeff Crompton of the North Carolina All- Stars slams one home against the Brunswick County All-Stars. ABOVE: Mr. Phil Ford of the University of North Carolina converses with Mr. Dyke Peebles and Dr. William T. Powell, principal of Brunswick Senior High School. Sports fans in Southside Virginia had the op¬ portunity to see the Phil Ford All-Stars exhibit their skill as they went against the Brunswick County All-Stars in the Bulldogs’ gym. High scorers for the Brunswick All-Stars were Mike Coleman, David Wilson, Billy Short, Larry Edmonds and Rondell Thompson. Even though Phil Ford racked up 53 points in the game, our guys didn’t look bad at all, for the game ended with a score of 139-133. Special Event 25

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Track Records Smashed The 1978 track team had an out¬ standing season. Under the careful guidance of head coach, Dan Ward, and assistant coach, Dale Mims, the Bulldogs made people sit up and take notice. The previous season had the Bulldogs in last place after the district meet, while only qualifying four partici¬ pants for the regional meet; however, the 1978 season proved to be different. The Bulldogs finished second in the dis¬ trict meet and qualified thirteen mem¬ bers of the team for the regional track meet at William and Mary in Williamsburg. Various school records were broken during the season. Janet Powell ran the mile in 5:39.2 and the 880-yard run in 2:31.9; Greg Callis finished seventh in the 330-intermediate hurdles with a time of 41.5 seconds, and Thomas Peter¬ son finished eighth in the two-mile run with a time of 11:06.0. The hoys’ mile relay team, composed of Clifton Pearson, Ferald Clary, Harry Weaver, and Lester Pearson finished with a time of 3:34.0. Representing the Bulldogs in the state meet was Janet Powell. A selected group of young men had the opportunity to travel to Buena Vista, Virginia and participate in the Buena Vista Relays from an invitation of coach Ward’s father. The sprint medley team of Lester Pearson, Clifton Pearson, Gary Callis and Harry Weaver captured first place and brought a trophy back to Brunswick. Gregory Callis earned a medal in the 300 intermediate hurdles. Sophomore and junior members of the team ended the season with aspira¬ tions of smashing all records next year. TRACK TEAM: FRONT ROW: Jerry Clements, Gloria Harrison, Lora Taylor, Gloria alexander, Gary Callis, Clifton Pearson, Anthony Brodnax. SECOND ROW: Doreatha Rice, Stephanie Stokes, Sharon Fields, Shirley Seward, Matthew Johnson, Barbara Wilson, Ferald Clary. BACK ROW: Janet Powell, Joyce Clary, Barry Hayes, James Moore, Gregory Callis, Antonio Hargrove, Lee Peebles, Steve Knotts, James Elmore. 24 Track

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Bulldogs Lack Experience Ricky Wheeler connects for a solid hit against Randolph-Henry. The 1978 Bulldog baseball team had a 2-10 record in the Southside district, they were 3-11 overall for the season. Many of their losses were by slim margins and some even went into extra innings. Noting that the team had only one senior, inexperience caused many of the team’s mistakes. The team’s individual stars in¬ cluded: Ronnie Walker who was the MVP, led the team in hits, runs, doubles, triples and batting with a 405 average; Marvin Mull who led the team in stolen bases. Filled with optimism, the team eagerly awaits a new season. Ronnie Walker slides safely into third on hi s triple in the first game of a dou¬ ble header against Gaston. 26 Basebal