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

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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

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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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Mariner Wrestlers Place Fourth In District The Ferguson Wrestling Team survived a sickness and injury filled season to post a 7-4 record for dual meets. During the season, Ferguson set a new district scoring record with a 66-0 decision over Pheobus and lost a heart- breaker to Denbigh by 29-28. This dual meet record placed the Mariners fourth in the regular season and in good position for the District Tournament. The Tourna- ment, which was held at Warwick High School on Febru- ary 13-14, is the most important in the wrestling season because these are the final standings. Although only seven wrestlers scored points for the team, the Mariners ended up in a strong fourth place. Since six wrestlers placed fifth or better, they will advance to the Regional Tournament at Booker T. Washington High School in Norfolk on February 20-21. The six wrestlers and their weight classes are; David Broad, 98; Pomeroy Brinkley, 105; Garland Mosley, 112; Paul Jackson, 119; Joe Maguire, 138; Brian Jensen, 145. Teeth gripped and muscles tensed, Larry Farrish struggles to hold his Denbigh rival. 30 Wrestling