Mark Smith Lasseter High School - Markseter Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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The second game of the season held a lot at stake for the Bulldogs. Not only was this our first home game, ever, in AAA football, but our opponent was cross- town rival, Willingham. The Rams, a perennial power were heavily favored to win over the Bulldogs, but as the local fans looked on, the game ended in a 14-14 deadlock. Tom Richardson

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was especially this is the first been in ‘existence he first year that the to receive the Joq tradition has been OUR FINEST HOUR The moisture in the air began to swell, With a tingling sensation that soon would tell, Of the emotions and feelings brought to a peak, By the making of signs and the dummies that week. The bonfire and pep rally was surely the spark, That encouraged the young Bulldogs, to make their fierce bark. The Poets,—considered both mighty and strong,— Hadn't thought of things going wrong. But this was the case, as many have seen, For the embarrassing downfall of the Orange and Green. There's one thing I'd like for you to know, Before you judge me friend or foe, My lines may rhyme and | not know it So spare me please; I'm not a Poet!! by Donnie Wayne Churchwell

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The anticipation of a win or the grim foreshadowing of defeat; random thoughts of the game skip nervously across each player's mind. The coach's words give encouragement and confi- dence but out on the field it's every man on his own. (Ex ig . McKinney Benji Edwards Billy Kilgore