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

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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

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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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Members Acquire Baseball Principles The baseball team, headed by Mr. Joseph Barnes, had various training sessions to enable them to play better. They learned the rules and fundamentals of playing baseball. The team opened its season with a game against North Florida Christian on March 5. 1982. Members worked at practice to develop skills. The most important rule stressed by Coach Barnes was to plan ahead in order to win. Anthony Daniels winds up for his famous fast ball. Leon russ warms up with daily exercises. Athletes trying out for the Baseball Team are Front Row Derrick Lane. Dexter Kenon. Melvin Murray. Earl Green. Anthony Hopkins. Harold Lockwood, and Derrick Dudley. Second Row Vickie Bronson. Leon Russ. Lamar Durham. Harry Bryant. Anthony Daniels. Chris Griffin. Bernard Mosley. Mr. Willie Green, and Patricia Washington. Third Row Tiajuana Fennell. Riley Fields. Coach Curtis Miller. Harry Jackson. Freddie Andrews. Johnny Baker. Michael Wells. Brad- shaw Knight, and Rodney Moore. Coach Barnes asks the student body for support. 77