Homer L Ferguson High School - Mariner Yearbook (Newport News, VA)

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Warm-up exercises and stunts rid the tension and nervousness for Kathy Lemon as she prepares for the meet against Bethel. Gymnastics. Front Row: Lisa Wilson, Julie Vaughn, Linda Wallis, Kathy Lemon, Cindy Lemon. Second Row: Gail Jennings, Donna Mitchell, Vickie Stevens. Back Row: Mary Abner, Mrs. Neal, Patsy Guy. 28 Gymnastics

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Indoor Track T earn Fresh, Reconstucted “Tromp, tromp, tromp!” filled the second floor halls five days a week as the Indoor Track team practiced short distances and sprints after school. With Coach Quillen and Newport News Inter- mediate’s Coach Ted Bacote encouraging and sup- porting the boys, the team practiced day after day to beat their set times. Starting fresh with new members, the team had to work extra hard to live up to previous year’s records. Because the 74-75 team was mostly composed of seniors, this year’s team was constucted mainly of juniors and sopho- mores who were novices in Indoor Track. Although the Mariner track team was new, it succeeded with two members, Jesse Moore and Mike White, who seemed to be very promising for the coming years. They both gained city status as Jesse placed first in shot put and Mike placed second in the two mile run. To many people’s amazement, Indoor Track is not completely all indoor. Infact, more than half of the individual events are performed on an out- side track, rather than a rubber indoor one. Only hurdles, shot put, pole vault, long, triple, and high jump are indoor; whereas, 440, 880, 330, 1 mile, 2 mile, 600, and 1000 yard runs are outdoors. oor Track 27

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DriLf ' n i»€vA»W-(ky Tfl tKfe field! Cente f Willie Mae Knight, gains yardage toward a home field goal. Girl’s Hockey. Front Row: Michelle Bradely, Gwen Pointer, Vickie Mathewsen, Willie Mae Knight, Dale Jennings, Vickie Kelly. Second Row: Mrs. Virginia Masters, Advisor, Francy Christianson, Carol Holly, Diane Calleson, Margaret 4 Collect Ribbons; Field Hockey New? Drivers, pucks, obstructions, and sticks were re-introduced as Girl’s Hockey became a once- again reality to FHS. Advised by Mrs. Virginia Masters, 18 girls retrieved the previously worn skirts and shin guards and returned the tech- niques of hockey to the school. Interested girls touched up their hockey skills and maneuvers and created a team. Because of inexperience and unfamiliarity with the sport, the girls had an unsuccessful season and placed last in district. Although the team endured many problems and defeats, they are looking forward to new horizons and a successful season for 1976-1977. Placing second in three meets, the gymnastics team was rewarded for their long hours of practice. And practice they did, every day after school and on Saturday. Coaches Pam Neal and Sylvia Walker also put in a lot of time, supporting the team. Besides excellent team competition, four girls collected ribbons in various areas. Mary “Smokey” Abner excelled on the balance beam. Julie Vaughan won a ribbon for her mat maneuvers. Linda Wallis showed excellence in bars and the horse. Lisa Wilson won ribbons in three areas: bars, beam, and the horse. 29 Field Hockey