George Wythe High School - Chancellor Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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Intramurals Play Role in Pupil Development Realizing the importance of athletic competition as a necessary element in the evolution of mature indtvid- uals, the George Wythe Athletic Department formu- lated a specific, yet diversified intramural program, per- mitting all grade levels and abilities to compete in a sport. Sparked by a highly competitive homeroom basket- ball league, the Boys’ Intramural Program was extreme- ly interesting and profitable to all participating. Wythe’s feminine flock, also, derived beneficial re- sults from their intriguing competition, including a spec- tacular volleyball tournament. As the total athletic picture at George Wythe ex- Homeroom 110’s victorious intramural basketball team: Steve : : : Merriman, Kent Farmer, Ray Creasy, Jerry Hubbard, and Nelson pands, so will the recreative intramural program. Sinton: Homeroom 110’s Kent Farmer nearly hits the rafters, as he pumps in a thirty-foot shot against Thomas Jefferson’s intramural champions. Teammates Mary “Sis” McKendrick, Linda Everett, and Mary Jo Volleyball Tournament. Despite her efforts, Miss Spigle’s team was Tatum are amazed to see “Perky” Pam Spigle slam the ball back with eliminated. such efficiency, in an impassioned tussle during the Girls’ Intramural Sports 117

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Front Row: Ken Blankenship, Ronnie Hockett, John Amis, Doug Whitaker. Second Row: Bob Willis, Bill Lyell, Pete Grow. Seven Support Maiden Harrier Platoon While most students journeyed homeward after school, sipped drinks, and watched the autumn leaves drift by their windows, seven indefatigable youths plodded recurrently over all types of terrain, molding themselves into top flight distance men. Though overcome in three meets, the Wythe har- riers competed vigorously against experienced teams. Coach Oscar Kuhn’s disciples established an excellent cross country tradition, and in future years, as a rec- ognized varsity letter sport, G.W.’s road runners will always be indebted to these seven stalwarts. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY RECORD G.W. Opponent 25 ... St. Christopher's 35. nthiabat 2 Otis GRtigtophetzs Bounding over the tough 2 1 10 mile grind of the G.W. course 40 Hermitage are Bill Lyell, the team’s outstanding runner, Pete Grow, and Ron Hockett. WON—0 LOSTA—4 | | 6 Sports

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Ann Ashworth, wz7g Carmen Gaunt, 77er Jean Hendricks, Marsha Moorefield, Janet Browning, Margaret Hendricks, Gail Parkinson, halfback fullback goalie halfback fullback Nancy Moorefield, captain and center halfback Bullies, roll-ins, short and long corners, and fouls are familiar terms to managers, Mary Moore and Nancy Tiller, as they discuss strategy with Coach Evelyn Peple. | 18 ports