Cumberland High School - Duke Yearbook (Cumberland, VA)

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Trying Something New The J.V. cheerleaders of the 1985-86 year were all new to the cheering squad. Not one of them had ever cheered a game before but, soon they all had got- ten the hang of it. 1. The two captains of the J.V. cheerleaders, Ca- meron Banton and Chrissy Creelman. 2. Chrissy Creelman shows off her stuff while she cheers the Dukes on to victory. 3. Cameron Banton and The- resa Overstreet yell and scream to get some spirit into the J.V. Basketball team. 4. Shelia Hughes gets into the rhythm of the game. 5. ROW 1: Chrissy Creelman. ROW 2: Shelia Hughes, There- sa Overstreet. ROW 3: Susan Eanes, Tracy Giles, Cameron Banton. Drilling The Drill Team at CHS performed at half time during all home basketball games. 1. Michelle Jones, Carol Trent, and Retina Dabney let the music carry them away. 2. Janet Copeland and Retina Dabney do the Oak Tree as all eyes are upon them. 3. Cincy Thornton shows her stuff at the J.V. basketball game. 4. LaWanda Holman performs a new drill team routine. 5. Drill Team Members: ROW 1: Denise Copeland, LaWanda Holman, Frances Jones, Deloris Copeland, Janet Copeland, Mrs. Scales. ROW 2: Yolanda Booker, Tonya Booker, Tonya Dibble, Yolanda Anderson, Keshia Bell, Michelle Jones, Tametra Trent. ROW 3: Katina Criss, Carol Trent, Eva Griffin, Retina Dabney, Jackie Brown, Carsheena Epps, Charlene Trent. ROW 4: Wanda Smith, Nicole Brown, Chanda Mack, Paulette Williams, Eurika Trent, Cynthia Thornton.

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The Spirit of “86” The varsity cheerleaders of 1985-86 displayed loads of enthusiasm and school spirit at games and at pep rallies. 1. Kim Ross, Jennifer Watson, and Lori Wood cheer on the Dukes against the Prince Edward Eagles. 2. Sandra Andrews stares into space as she thinks of the next cheer. 3. Nicole McAbee proves that you’re never too young to begin cheering. 4. Cumberland cheerleaders display an encouraging banner. 5. ROW 1: Sandra Andrews, Felencia Brown, Diane Seaver. ROW 2: Kim Ross, Suzanne Moore, Jennifer Watson. ROW 3: Tammie McA- bee, Lori Wood. 6. Jennifer Watson and Elaine Marshall lead the fans with a favorite cheer.

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Running up and down the court, strings swishing, dribbling balls are all familiar hap- penings during the most popular sport in Cum- berland — basketball 1985-86. Varsity team entered the game with a team of 14 players. The team was coached by Mr. Gary Cosby. They went a long way, although the Dukes were defeated at Regionals. 1. Keith Bolden goes up for a shot. 2. James Blanton taking the ball down the court. 3. Ronnie Blanton goes for the basket. 4. Curtis Foster takes the ball down the court. 5. The 1985-86 Basketball team: ROW 1: Terrence Edmonds, Chris Ross, Curtis Foster, Ronnie Blanton, Jonnie Reed, Antonio Taylor. ROW 2: Author Woodson, Wendel Fisher, Michael Trent, Harrison Jackson, Keith Bolden. Nottoway Surry Louisa X-mas Tourn. Louisa Central Bluestone Amelia Nottoway Prince Edward Goochland Fluvanna Prince Edward Amelia Goochland Fluvanna 14