Campbell High School - Panthera Yearbook (Smyrna, GA)

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UMW Left: The Panther Cubs give support to the wrestlers during a match. Panther Cubs include: Debbie Parks, Pebbecca Parsons, Michelle Johnson, Christy Akers, Leslie Cascales, Amy Pierce, and Christie Wilkie. Below: There is a look of pain on the face ofthe Wills opponent as Steve Williams throws a big move. J.V. Wrestling J. V Wrestling 7 7 5

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. Wrestlin Going all out iving all you've got and going all out, that's what makes wrestling so competitive, remarked Craig Stewart 7740 lb. 2. The varsity wrestlers took first place in their first match against Wills. The wrestlers who took first in their own weight divisions were: Rodney Rein- hardt 7982, Scott Allen 77 792, Joe lsley 7 7262, Bo Martin 7 7322, Maddox Kilgore 7 7382, .Johnny Morris, 77452, Chad Adair 77552, Chip Hurst 77692, Harold Owens 77772, Kevin Kendrick 77872, and Tommy Laverty 7 7972. The varsity team was coached by Mr, Keith Gossett. The J. M wrestlers did not disappoint their coach, Mr. Monty Fountain, they also did well in their first match against Wi'lls. Mike Puffe 7 7 792, Ty Phillips 7 7282, obby Pefrway gg, ous Wckery 77382, Todd Culver 7 7552, Kevin Williams 7 7892, Steve Hurst 77752, and Jimbo Fowler 7 Uni. 2, all took first in their weight divi- sions. J. M wrestler Ty Phillips said Be- Craig Ste wart ing able to get in and do something on your own makes you a winner. l love to see the strength and the pow- er out on the mats, exclaimed Panther Cub, Debbie Parks. This strength came from everyday workouts. Drilling old moves such as the basic takedowns, and learning new moves developed coordina- tion and flexibility. Running before and after practice, the part Chris Swofford said he hated most, promoted stamina and endurance. Members of the Varsity Wrestling team included: Chad Adair, Tommy Akers, Mike Ballew, Gary Decker, Jerry Garrett, Chuck Haney Joe Isley, Ke- vin Kendrick, Maddox Kilgore, Tommy Laverty, Bo Martin, Johnny Morris, Harold Owens, Bret Playen and Rodney Reinhardt. Coach: Mr. Keith Gossett. Members of the J. V Wrestling team included: Scott Allen, Todd Culven Jeff Holley, Bobby Pettway Glenn Petty, Ty Phillips, Jake Playen Mike Puffe, John Sosebee, Chris Swofford, Craig Stewart, Gus Vickery Chad Wheeler, and Ravi Puri. Coach: Mr. Monty Fountain. . .. . . ..-N, 4. , -2.-g',,53:L.:3y ,5 H

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- Rifle Team its me ming i do f best - Paul Caldwell otal concentration takes time. We have lots of practice to devel- op that concentration, said Robert Spencer. John Ethridge and Ron- nie Childers had the best scores on the team, 238 and 236. 2. The best possible score was 300. The team average was 932. 7 out of 1200. There were ten targets fifty feet away. The official rifle weighed a total of 72 lbs. The weight of the gun combined with the pressures at a meet can sometimes be distracting, said the only female mem- ber, Menesa Pritchett. Rifle Team allowed its participants to be involved in an individual sport that re- quired concentration and practice. The team had a rifle range under the old gym which they practiced in three to five days a week. They practice hard and it shows! commented rifle instructor, Sgt. Fred Wordell. Members ofthe Rifle Team included: Opt. Paul Cald- well, Ronnie Childers, John Ethridge, .John Hart, Menesa Pritchett, Ken Slate and Robert Spencer. instructor: Sgt, Fred Wordeli Menesa Pritchett is the only female on the team. She is, according to Paul Caldwell, just as good as any of the males. 7 16 Rifle Team