James A Shanks High School - Tiger Yearbook (Quincy, FL)

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I Girls Run in Sixteen Meets “Quarter miles and shot put were the strongest events of the year,” was the word from Track Coach James Pelham. The first complete year of girl’s track was highlighted by sixteen track meets, some of which were invitationals. Last year the girl’s team placed second in the District Track Meet and third in the Regional Track Meet. With the loss of only six seniors and the gain of sophomores, Coach Pelham predicted that with hard work the team would probably be the District and Regional Track Meet Champions and State Track Meet contenders, that is if everything goes right. Front Row — Susan Pinkston, Lillian Jackson, Barbara Jones, Tynease Walker, Brenda Price, Sandra Bryant, Sharon Carroll, and Clintoni Williams. Back Row — Vanessa Keys, Mary Perryman, Danita Henry, Taya Baker, Myra Shaw, Tina Jack- son, and Glenda McMillian. Front Row — Sharon Goldwire, Latonya Gurley, Vivian Pennywell, Sharon Martin, Shirley Adams, Lisa Fudge, Michele Williams, and Patricia Faison. Back Row — Wanda Johnson, Michele White, Cassandra Williams, Renae Holloman, Darlene Rollins, Glenda Fields, Patricia Collins, Sherry Philpott, and Cathy Bradley. Vanessa Keys must keep in practice for competition.

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James Davis shows his style. Woodrow Hinson explodes with energy as he throws the shot put hard. Terry Thomas and Marsby Brad well have to run each day to keep in shape. Boys Track Team Travels The 1979-80 Boys Track Team had a hard day’s practice with Coach James Pelham. The boys practiced sixteen events each day. Each event related to either runningjumping, or throwing. Track members proved their skill at their first meet, February 7, 1980 in Sanford. The boys had twenty- three meets with the season ending May 9 in Winter Park. Some of the boys will carry the Shanks name to summer meets in Orlando and Atlanta while on vacation. The District Jr. Olympics in Tallahassee, the Regional Jr. Olympics in Orlando, and National Jr. Olympics in Lincoln, Nebraska looked promising. The J.V. Boys Track team consists of: Front Row — Vincent Grice, Edward Moore, Antonio Jackson, Wayne Collins, Todd Goodson, Randy Hemanes, and Allen Duke. Back Row — Delmonta McMillan, Edgar Lee, Henry Cummings, Phillip Fig- gers, Jeff Oliver, Curtis Jenkins, Michael Johnson, Greg Johnson and James Murray. 97

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Front Row — Sharon Martin, Barbara Jones, Latonya Gurley, and Lisa Fudge. Back Row — Renae Holloman, Susan Pinkston, Mary Perryman, and Patricia Faison. Cross Country Ranks in Meets Cross Country, basically used as a training tool for regular track season, was highlighted with a season of travel to cities including Panama City, Perry, and Pensacola. The season ended with the boys placing eighth in the Cross Country Regional Meet held in Tallahassee. “The boys’ team lacked strong long distance runners,” Coach James Pelham commented, “but the girls have come a long way.” The girls’ cross country entered only its second year. After losing only one top runner, Coach Pelham predicted a very successful year. Front Row — Gene Williams, Randy Hemanes, Ronald Gilliam, Wayne Collins, and Thaddeus Jackson. Back Row — Michael Lindsey, Mark West, Tommy Shaw, and Edward Moore. 99