Father Bertrand High School - Victor Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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BULTS IN ACTIO 1966 marks the first decade in the history of Father Bertrand High School. It also marks a decade since our football team captured a championship spot in the Mem- phis Prep League. The mighty Thunderbolts distinguished themselves on the gridiron during this season. Scarred by one tie in the clash with the Booker T. Washington Warriors and one defeat by the Manassas Tigers, the 'Bolts skillfully healed their wounds with their final scoreboard showing a record of 9 wins, 1 tie, and 1 loss. On the city scene, the Thunderbolts began their season with an unexpected victory over Catholic High, the team rated No. 1 in the state. Everyone thought the Blue and White had met their toughest offense when they took on the Melrose, Golden Wildcats. But, the 'Bolts proved their stamina when the final score read 39-19. Another victory for the 1966 season! The Thunderbolts speared the Bishop Byrne Red Knights 60-14. Other victories in the Prep League followed: The 'Bolts defeated the Douglas Red Devils, the Carver Cobras, the Hamilton Wildcats, and the Lester Lions. With a very popular cheer, We've got the greatest team in the city, the Pep Squad chanted even louder, 5'We,ve got the greatest team in the state as the 'Bolts defeated Merry High of Jackson, Tennessee, 26-0 in an out-of-town clash. Although the Thunderbolts finished a very successful sea- son, it would not have been possible without the able as- sistance of the Father Bertrand coaching staff, Coaches W. P. Porter and L. H. Miller. We became. Co-Champs of the city only after much hard work and long hours on the turf under the inspiration of the coaches. Bertrand was again privileged and pleased when asked to play in the Annual Blues Bowl Game, another first for the mighty 'Bolts. They brought victory to themselves and joy to their fellow Bertrandites as they defeated the Howard High Tigers of Chattanooga, Tennessee, 25-6 during the Thanksgiving holidays. Melvin Williams f50J, Charles Bolden 0145, James John- son f42D, and Rudy Holmes 1101 combine on a play to stop Terriers' Eldridge on the 37 yard line.

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AMERICA 9 FA VORI T E SPORT Ready and waiting, Melvin Williams signals, Put it here. Bertrand's prospective infield for the '67 season is Melvin Williams, James Collins, Clarence Jones, and Wendell Brown. It's a wind up and a pitch from veteran player James Collins. 80 Batter up! ' is the rallying cry for many Bertrand athletes as they don their baseball uniforms. Coach Donald's Bolts won second place in District 341 in '66. Pitcher Harold Johnson gets into shape for anot her se