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

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Weightlifting Adds To Sports Programs Grunts and groans were but a few of the sounds which es- caped from the weight room during practice sessions. The weightlifting team practiced daily to build a strong team. Coach Ricky Bell demanded hard work from every team mem- ber. Weightlifting, added to the athletic program to provide the football players with an outlet for their energy and strength, consisted of nine weight classes ranging from the I 14-pound class to the heavy weight class. The team partici- pated in seven matches and one tournament. Qualifications for being on the team were a good grade point average and a desire to work hard for the good of the team. HAMMS The strain of making a heavy lift is clearly shown on Ricky Reed’s face. Eric Sanders demonstrates the proper technique for bench pressing. Wright lifting team members are Anthony Oliver. Chris Griffin. Eric Sanders. Ricky Reed. Stuart Pugh. Dexter Kenon. Anthony Jackson. Jeff Oliver. Ray mond Ward. Greg Taylor. Tony Carroll. Cameron Zanders. Robby Chavers. Micheal Russ. Bill Carman. John O'Neal. Freddie Andrews. Cecil Barrow and Mike Faison. 75

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Experience Gained Through Wrestling Shanks' wrestling program, which entered its second year, proved a favorite for football players in the off-season. Daily practice sessions under the supervision of Coach Harold Kelly helped to produce a powerful and well-trained group of ath- letes. The team faced few opponents in scheduled meets, but the practice and knowledge of wrestling provided a great deal of practical experience. Ten classes made up the team, ranging from 101-227 pound class to the unlimited weight class. Qualifications for being on the team were keeping a good grade point average, being able to wrestle within a specified weight class and a desire to work to achieve perfection. Freddie Andrews scuffles fo try fo gain a pin. Earnest McMillian puts everything he has into winning a match. Wrestling Team Members are Front Row Darryl Lyons. John Shipp. Tony Griffin. Micheal Russ. Cecil Barrow, and Terrance Simmons. Back Row Coach Kelly. Chris Griffin. Freddie Andrews. Anthony Jackson. Raymond Ward and Earnest McMillian. 74

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Thirteen Returning Members Join Team Under the direction of Mrs. Constance Long, the Softball Team learned the fundamentals of softball, which included catch- ing. throwing, batting, and running. The team members, who were chosen from the fifty-eight girls who tried out. practiced Monday through Thursday afternoons after school. The girls, chosen for their softball ability and school enthusiasm, had choice of their position. The returning players were Diane Woods. Tammy Woodard. Rutha Black. Monica Graham. Flor- ence Williams. Kathy House. Linda Stokes. Barbara McCloud. Linda Johnson. Gina Cooksey. Samantha Grant. Linda Hicks, and Tani Howard. Tammy Woodard and Florence Williams warm up for a big game. The returning softball players are Front Row Jeannie McNealy. Monica Gra- ham. Samantha Grant, and Florence Williams. Rack Row Linda Hicks. Tammy Woodard. Rutha Black. Diane Woods, and Barbara McCloud. Monica Graham and Rutha Black wait for practice to begin. Valarie Washington patiently awaits the ball. 76