Jackson Central Merry High School - Crossroads Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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Under the direction of Coach Don Newman, the highly experienced tennis teams looked to be one ot the most powerful in years. State-ranked junior Fran Spencer, once again captured the no. 1 position on the girls' team. Other standouts on the girls' team were Missy Davis and Anne Benton. Senior captain Franklin Murchison led the strong boys' team. Co-captain Bernard Black and Holland 6 Henton also did well in competition. TENNIS Girls' Tennis Team, Left to right, kneeling: Missy Davis, Fran Spencer, Patricia Craig, Judy Jaworowicz Luanne Murrayg standing: Cheryl Thomas, Leslie Murchison, Genesa Mays, Anne Benton, Rachel Kis ber and Coach Don Newman. Boys' Tennis Team, Left to right, kneeling: Vince Buehler, Mark Johnson, Scott Crocker, Russ Cantrell, Scott Young, standing: Coach Don Newman, Clinton Carter, Mark Patey, Holland Henton, Franklin Murchison, David Harris, Bernard Black, Michael Michie.

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TRACK As the days grew warmer, A the JC-M Track teams could be found more and more often outside on the track and in the streets seeking to build up their strength and stamina. Again this year, opposing tough competition, the runners held their own. Coach Jim Carmichael, provided the leadership and guidance K necessary to build a good team. Returnees Jerry Johnson and Vicki Burton again showed outstanding promise for another successful season. Boys' Track Team, Left to right, row 7 Scott Caillier, Jerry Johnson, Jimmy Hysmith, Robert Brand, David Newsom, Ricky Hutch, row 2: Bernard Black, Wayne Holbrook, Russ Thrasher, Greg Jobe, Scott Beachamg row 3: Bruce Cole, Lewis Ingram, Allen Smith, Andy Dailey, Danny Tidwell, Charles Key. Girls' Track Team, Left to right, row 7: Manager Cindy l-learn, Countess Boyd, Debra Ingram, Anita Jones, Lisa Jones, Lisa Monteith, Pam Davis, Barbie Adams, Judy Booth, Manager, row 2: l-lolly Henton, Leasa Carson, Linda Roland, Carol Mullins, Nina Burris, Lisa Robertson, row 3: Wendy Hopper, Darlene Jones, Teri Butler, Bridget James, Karen Moten Lisa Ross, Gloria Christopherg row 4: LaVVanda Morrow, Elizabeth Sheppard, Brenda Rodgers, Nancy Wuerpel, Karen Boyle, Vicki Burton, Jennifer Roberts. 135

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W... - 5 -LVUMH Trying out for the 1979 baseball team, Left to right, kneeling: Rob Gilliland, Martin Aldrich, Stacey Montgomery, Rob Rainey, standing: Greg Haynes, Matt Talialerro, Jeff Fleming, Ronnie Giddens, John Scott, Benjie Fesmire. BASEBALL Starting in late February with pitching and catching drills, the 1979 baseball players began their season. Led by veterans .Jett Fleming and Ronnie Giddens, the boys looked forward to the season with high hopes. 1978 players lost to graduation were replaced by many sophomore hopefuls, among whom John Scott and Mike Gibbs were impressive. The team was again coached by Rusty Taylor who has brought JC-M's baseball program to many highpoints and thrilling victories.