James B Dudley High School - Panther Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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ATHLETICS It has been a pleasure to keep the financial rec¬ ords for the Dudley Ath¬ letic Association. I hope for each department con¬ tinued success. M. C. Maise T reasurer N. V. Macomson T ransportation Whether the journey be far or near, by day or night, or in rain or snow, we plan to arrive on sched¬ ule. We are proud to re¬ port no accidents or in¬ jury so far. C. A. Grant Business Manager The Dudley manage¬ ment is proud of its ath¬ letic teams. The caliber of coaching and team person¬ nel has afforded Dudley a record which we are ex¬ tremely happy to exhibit. Working with athletics in the capacity of Director of Publicity has been a thrill and was most en¬ joyable, says Mr. G. W. Gant. He is always on hand for eyery game; at home or away. He’s most cooperative. G. W. Gant Publicity Director G. E. Dye Cheerleaders L Keeping up the athletic teams’ morale is most im¬ portant. I have great faith in our boys. The cheer¬ leaders and I will always be on hand whenever they need us.

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ATHLETICS W. J. Furcron, Athletic Director Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach Assitant Track Coach We are striving for the top in our Health, Physical Education and Athletic Program. With the increased interest shown by our students and patrons and wth added physical facilities in the way of plant and equip¬ ment we are planning for the best program in this section of the country. We are immensely proud of the performance of our athletes over the past years in that they have shown tremendous improvement in mastering the fundamentals and techniques of motor skills. To the outgoing graduates we extend the heartiest and most sincere wishes for continued success in the various walks of life as well as in athletic endeavors. Best wishes to all of you. C. L. Bradley Head Football Coach The Dudley football team, with practically all inexperienced play¬ ers did a remarkable job last year. This was the first year of real com¬ petition for most of the players on our team. However, with the ma¬ jority of them returning for the 1957-58 season, we can expect a much improved team. W. N. Boyers, Track Coach Assistant Football Coach Assistant Basketball Coach The teams’ won and lost record for the year 19 56-57 was commend¬ able and with a little more desire and determination who knows to what heights they may reach in 1957-58. 50

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From left to right —First row: Monroe Westmoreland, Harvey Wrenn, Harvey Ramseur, Nathaniel Brown, James Wright, John Hughes, Charles Johnson, Oddi Bratcher, Theodore Walker, and Eddie Coleman. Second row: Norman Hoyle, Waldo Hargraves, Willie Young,James Young, Roland Caldwell, Robert Bracken, Julius Moore., Michael Hargraves, and Donald Jones, Senior Manager. Third row: Robert Harrison, Dallas Baldwin, Thomas Whiteside, Reginald Martin, Clarence Patterson, Robert Wins¬ ton, Earl Lindsay, Robert Montgomery, Richard Days, Marvin Montgomery, George Gant, Jr., and James Brock. Fourth row: Charles James, Leon Goolsby, Matthew Smith, and Bobby Smith. The Dudley Panthers were hard hit by gradu¬ ation last season but managed a 4-3 season with wins over Reidsville, West Charlotte, Kinston, and Gastonia, while losing to Carver, Atkins, and High Point, the Western Champions. The passing combination of James Young to Richard Daye near the end of the season was the best the Panthers have produced in years. Graduating seniors include All-State Nathan¬ iel Brown and Harvey Ramseur, who saw action in the first Annua ' All-State Shrine Bowl, Wil¬ liam Bell, Charles James, Leon Goolsby, John Hughes, and Samuel Waddell. All-State Nate” Brown set a school record with a total of 123 3 yards gained; 751 rush¬ ing, 172 on passes and 3 00 yards on punt returns. In points, Brown scored 8 touch¬ downs and 12 extra points for a total of 60 points. 52