Cabot High School - Panther Yearbook (Cabot, AR)

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Eigmwllifl i2lll8l'l8'lllPl?i3Q Ili E 3Q 'K 4-A an A The 1978 Cross-country season began on a note ofuncertainty. Even though Coach Rick Johnson was returning to Cabot, none ofthe present runners had trained under him before. The early part of the season was a period of learning and adjustment to a new and different program. The Panthers began to show signs of promise early. Several good time trials pointed to the first big meet: a tri-state affair put on by Harding College in Searcy. Cabot finished ahead of all other Arkansas schools and some out-of-staters, falling behind only power- houses Harding Academy of Memphis and Grissom of Huntsville, Alabama. Cabot's B-team won the small division. This proved to be only the beginning as the Panthers were on to trounce all competition in the next three meets at Cabot, Russellville and Little Rock. During these early meets, outstanding performances were turned in by Seniors: Wayne Cooper, Ronnie Swayne, Bob Massey, and Roy Brattong Juniors: Keith Brown, George Hamby, and Homer Whiteg Sophomores: Mike Lovettg Freshman: Richie Cooper. The state meet I ,J :Qian -5,3 and Arkansas' finest competition loomed large on Oct. 28. The Panther runners lived up to all expectations by literally running away with the meet. nw, In--- Wayne Cooper finished 5th, culminated a great season by leading his team- Lmammm I YWQHN. , mates to an unbeatable low score of 54 points. The outcome of the race and 325 l' 3 ex that AAA State Championship trophy left little doubt that the Panther cross country team was the class of the state in 1978. l GO PANTHERS. . . G0 PANTHERS. . . 37

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lillllllliili ll 'llillS ETEi'llfllillf ,,,, nhl 36 M 1. Anticipation, it's keeping us waiting 2. They're off and running 3. Roy Bratton makes his move 4. Look ma, how's this? 5. And for my next act ,., 6. Could that be a look of determination orjust sun in his eyes 7, What is this? S. Homer on the range 9. The Panther team at rest IO. Here's my phone number, Call me! ll. The 1978 Cross Country Team: Qkneelingj Russell Roberts, Gary Bates, Homer White, Chuck Rooney, Mark Cash, Richie Cooper, Coach Rick Johnson Qstandingj Bobby Massey, Ronnie Swayne, Rooert Waters, Mike Aurthor, Roy Bratton, George Hamby, Wayne Cooper, Keith Brown, Tommy Sowell, Mike Levett, Mark McFadden, Walter Staton. IZ. Huh . . . Huh . . . Choo! 13. Hi Guys! 14. Well, let me tell ya ... IS. left, right, Sth in state, left, right 16. We won! See for yourscllT l7. ifl 18. State Winners: Homer White, Bobby Massey, Roy Bratton, Wayne Cooper, Keith Brown, Ronnie Swayne, Mike Lovett, and Coach Rick Johnson,

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5 A 1 gf ' ' ' ' .- N822 Bottom row from left to right: Carrie QPeeWeeJ Hudson, Jane Gray, Karen Milam, Janet Moran, Linda Craig, Tracy Barrett Middle Row: Vicki Green, Diana Thomp- son, Karen Taylor, Mary fWayneJ Lowman, Tricia Gaither, Top Row: Melissa Gill, Mel Bill, Coach Terry Williams, Cindy Howard QManagerJ, Sharon Smith, Terri NYS Uuey. X U1 Tracey Barrett sets the ball. Q21 Melissa llnally gets down. Q35 Karen's ready for Xxx anything. Q41 I have to straighten my back a little more. C51 I have to put my face on XR first. Q61 Ohhh! That must of hurt. Q75 Man, l can't wait to get in there to show them. - Q81 Janet Taylor, the SCORE keeper, gets involved with the players as for Coach - Williams and Cindy They re the mistake watchers Q9J No' No' Sharon' You hit the ball backwards but 1t s still a great hit THER