Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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Dukettes Bluestone Bluestone Fluvanna Prince Edward Goochland Prince Edward Central Fluvanna Amelia Goochland Central Amelia Opponent 22 6 17 Fun and Games Under the direction of a new coach, Miss Dreama McMillan, the 1981 Softball team increased the number of games won. In addition to winning more games, they played more games than they did in 1980. The team gained a lot of new players, such as Anita Mundy and Arlene Liggons. Their performance enabled the team to finish the season this year with a 5-7-0 record. 1. Irma Trent and Geraldine Royall wait for the bus to take them to the game. 2. Anita Mundy prepares to catch the ball as Mr. Sorrell, the home plate umpire, watches the play. 3. Irma Trent steps on home plate after being walked home. 4. Ms. McMillan sits in the teachers’ lounge before a game. 5. Angela Shelton awaits an upcoming game. 6. Cynthia Reed swings the bat hard to make a home run. 7. Barbara Liggons swings the bat hard and makes contact with the ball. 8. Anita Mundy tags third base as Ms. McMillan signals her to stay. Softball 19

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Shoot Two? The 1981 Junior Varsity Basketball Team began their season very slowly but they finally showed progress after the season was well underway. This was due to the many new players who were gaining experience. For players such as Keith Brown, Scott Ste- vens, George Robinson, and Larry Kersey, this was the first year playing on the Duke team. Other players, such as veterans Travis Gilliam and Michael Brown, returned to the team. They guided and directed their team mates as captains. Also the coach, Mr. Gary Cosby, added a little spice and spunk to the team to make them successful. Since most of the players were in the sophomore class this year, they will be back next year to play on the varsity squad, which will be a great help to the new Varsity Duke team. 1. Coach Cosby proudly poses for a picture after his team won another important game. 2. Donald Lawrence tapes the team during a practice. 3. Larry Kersey looks down court and gets set up for the play. 4. Joseph Johnson poses for a picture after he made his first two points. 5. George Robinson, anew member of the team smiles broadly after his first game. 6. Michael Brown, one of the few returning players from last year, poses for a yearbook shot. 7. Larry Kersey looks up from studying defensive and offensive plays. 18 JV Basketball

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Hit and Run “Batter up”’ is a favorite slogan in Cumberland. There are many teams in the county — little league, pony league, area teams — other than the CHS team, so many of the players continue to play after leaving high school. Some past players, such as Cleveland Johnson, continue to play at college. The team is coached by Mr. Roberts (Buddy) Martin, who played baseball here as a student. Under his direction for the past 6 years, the team has done rather well. Many team players play o ther sports as well. Out of 12 players, 6 play basketball, and 9 play football. 1. Coach Martin gathers equipment and supplies for a game against Fluvanna. 2. Tracey Jackson waits for his team mates before boarding the bus to go to a game. 3. Alaric Gust thinks about the strategy they'll use against Prince Edward. 4. ‘‘Another one kicks the dust!’’ Coach Martin expresses himself on the umpire’s decision in a game with Prince Edward. 5. Bernard Jones shows that being a baseball player has its advantages. 20 Varsity Baseball