Jones Junior High School - Focus Yearbook (Marion, IN)

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finish 5-0 I NINTH GRADE FOOTBALL was FRONT ROW: (cheerleaders) Kim Payne, Sebrena Weaver, Judy Black, Jody Haug, Patt Hall, Teresa Laudeman; Toney Ford; SECOND ROW: Joey Kennedy, Troy Nukes, Dan Yoder, Brian Johnson, Ken Hancock, Clayton Withrow, Kelly Browner, Cubie Jones, David Gibson, Kerry Wright; THIRD ROW: Jeff Ferguson, Chuck Williams, Leroy Morris, Keith Lada; FOURTH ROW: Coach Mr. Donald, Bill Hannah, Dana Millen, Randy Miller, Ronnie Haynes, Dave Smith, Keith Hansel, Winford Patton, Reggie Smith, Doug Fisher, Terry Wright, Tommy Smith; FIFTH ROW: Terry Snyder, Andy Thomas, Rick Meyer, Beany Scott, John Hamm, Don Baird, Andy Swain, Jay Kirkwood, Mark Mazer, (manager) Brad Fortney; BACK ROW: Coach Mr. Butler, Tony Bobson, Coach Mr. Emmons.

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Freshmen capture city title, Freezing rain pelted down as the freshmen ended an undefeated football season. The 22-0 rout of Mississinewa retaliated for the 50-2 stomping Jones received last year. Even though the rain did hamper the game a bit, it didn ' t stop Kelly Browner from scoring two touchdowns. Some of the seasons high points were: a 99 1 2 yard touchdown run by Cubie Jones in the Kokomo Haworth game, the first game at home, and, of course, the undefeated season which Jones hasn ' t seen in some years. The new facilities have helped, but the hard work and determination of the players and coaches got us the perfect season, said Mr. Donald. During an early morning practice, Rick Meyer said, We dedicate the Kokomo Haworth game to Jeff Ferguson. Jeff being one of the four players who sustained injuries during the season, received a bruised kidney during practice just a few days before the McCulloch game. During that game, Keith Hansel threw a 25-yard touch down pass to Billy Hannah with less than two minutes left to ice the championship. Jones had already stomped Justice 28-14 in their seasonal opener. Although Jones shut out three teams this year, the most exciting part was when Cubie Jones ran Jones ' first touchdown on their home field. The touchdown came on Jones ' first play at home on a sweep around the end and the points helped the Panthers mutilate Huntington Crestview 38-0. The same Jones team that went 1-5 last year went 5-0 this year. ABOVE: Kelly Browner races for a touchdown during the Huntington Crestview game. Jones won the game 38-0. RIGHT: Mr. Donald talks strategy to team as Coaches Mr. Butler and Mr. Emmons look on. FAR RIGHT: The Jones offense accumulated a total of 1 14 points as opposed to 22 for the overall opponents. Pictured at far right is second string offense during the Huntington Crestview game. Jones Team Opp 28 Justice Huntington 14 38 Crestview 6 McCulloch 20 Kokomo Haworth 8 22 Mississinewa Anderson North game cance lied

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7th 8th lose only one From a frustrating 1 and 5 mark last year to an almost perfect 5 and 1 record is what the 7th and 8th grade accomplished this season. They started off with an 18-8 loss to Justice in their first home game ever on the Jones field. But they came back to win the rest of their games. A new field, having their own practice field, and a lot of team effort made the 7th and 8th grade season a success. Against McCulloch in the last game of the season, the 7th and 8th grade shut out McCulloch 16-0, putting them in a tie with Justice for the city championship. Phil Foreman caught a 40-yard touchdown pass from Craig Stace. John Flanigan ran for the extra point. Rocky Adrianson ran 40 yards for the other touchdown. The defense scored the other two points on a safety. Even though Jones lost to Justice in the first game they came back later in the season to whip Justice 20-8. John Flanigan, Richard Mathias, and Craig Stace all scored touchdowns. Being able to have our own practice field helped because it gave us enough room to run end sweeps and passes, said Coach Daniel. Coming to a new school, the starting of a new team, the 7th and 8th grade ended with a 5 and 1 mark, a big turn around from last year ' s team which had a 1 and 5 record. Rex Kinch runs the ball for a good gain enroute to Jones one and only loss to Justice in their first home game ever. Mike Mooney tackles a Justice runner as Richard Mathias (left) and Rocky Adrianson (right) help out.