Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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6. Keisha Brown hurries to practice. 7. Robert Wade is a senior member of the track team. 8. Earnest Brooks runs the mile for the CHS track team. 9. Keisha Brown gives it all she’s got at the start. 10. Cumberland runner ex- plodes off of the starting line. Outdoor Track 21

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Breaking Away CHS has been doing exceptionally well in outdoor track in recent years, and this year was no exception. The team was coached by Ms. Kempy Tillerson and Mr. John Wal- den, who also coached cross-country track. According to Ms. Tillerson, the team had great potential and good talent, but needed more participation to be the best in the district. Early practices were not well attended but gradually the team gained in mem- bership and in endurance. 1. Robert Wade, Earnest Brooks and Kim Carter stop long enough to have their picture taken. 2. Ms. Tillerson takes time out to day- dream about winning the gold. 3. Coach Wal- den plans his strategy for the first meet. 4. Kim Carter shows off his track uniform. 5. David Cochran not only ran cross-country, but out- door track also. 20 Outdoor Track

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Let’s Play Ball! The girls softball team, coached by Gerry Ferris for the second season, returned to the field, and began the long preparation that would weld these individual talents into a team. Girls softball has been quite successful during its time as a Cumberland sport. The team got off to a slow start, with many players coming out late, but after that the team picked up. Several players were returning players, which added to the team’s strength. These players were able to give their skill and expertise to other new players. They had also worked with Coach Ferris and know what to expect. Practices were hard — the team members had to run the bases, practice’ catching, do exercises, listen to lec- tures, and get ready to play. The work, according to one player, was well worth it. Linda Warren said, “It’s fun — I like to play.” 22 Softball 1. Coach Ferris prepares the starting line-up for the next game. 2. Sharon Stinson attempts to catch a fly ball. 3. Lacy Hazlegrove tags an opponent while Sharon Stinson and Darleen Jackson look on. 4. Glenda Hazlegrove watches the opposing player hit the ball ina tight game against Amelia. Coach Robinson umpires. 5. Darleen Jackson awaits a ground ball and Carolyn Crump observes.