Flora High School - Falcon Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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2 We VVith the coaching ability of jim Pinkerton, Flora always has a Hne baseball team. Manager Michael NVatson, stops his work during an ex- citing moment in the Columbia High game. Batting ability and form is demonstrated by this falcon. Baseball Team Baseball comes at that time of the year when heads and hearts are light and gay. The cracking of bats and hum-drum of baseball heckling be- come familiar sounds from F lora,s field. The hot sun draws drops of perspiration to the faces of a hard-Working, hard-playing, team-one of great strength and ability. Proud mothers, along with many students, gather to Watch the games in the afternoons. This support plus success adds up to make a Worthwhile sum of achievement. Energetic afternoons of fun and training are practiced by Iimmy Pinkerton, Sammy Pruett, Larry Cunningham, David Dunlap, Bobby Giles, Gerald Black, Buddy Iones, Sam Yates, Larry Wise, Ray Murphy, Larry Llttle, David Stallworth, Chuck White, Stanley Robinson, Robin Brinkley, Jack Barwick, Art Fusco, Dan Kuykendall, Gene King, Billy Gunn, and Mike Riley. f . . , .. M .'m.D . ' 2mdI 'Bef-fiiikiifh +6- K

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I V Players Displa Potential and kill As the junior Varsity plays before the varsity at each game, so does it play and train before re- ceiving full pass to glory on the varsity. These players look into the future days when they will attain the cool skill and calmness of an expe- rienced player. All these abilities come through a period of incessant training, practice, and indomitable de- termination, all these come through constant loyalty for Flora. In the end the players have learned there are great rewards! Tony Herman, m a n a g e r, straightens the locker room before assisting the players at a game. Mr. jerry Redman, I.V. basketball coach, gives Words of instruction to one of his boys. These outstanding athletes have gained a record of 8-4 during their season. Kneeling are Bill Edgerton, Gerald Black, Chris Barry, Joey Gillis, Steve Darling, and Phil Rhine. Standing are Fred Crowe, Pat Tomlin, Richard Draflin, Rudy Robinson, Johnny Kelly, Luke Lentz, Tommy Hepher, and Ray Murphy.

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- X. .. K, f. ' 1 AV' David Dunlap rounds third base to come home . Catcher, Ray Murphy, digs low to grab the ball. Flora Is Represented by a Large Team Art Fusco gets a little closer to home base with each hit. Shortstop moves fast to tag Number 6 out. Ace pitcher prepares to strike out a Columbia High Cap. l23