King High School - Clarion Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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James Maring and John Jaros apply pressure to the Hillsborough quarterback Erik Scott concentrates intently on the play being called Sednck Turner shows both the referee and opponent just how footloose' he can be 38 Varsity Football

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Tradition of Pride Every Friday night, students, parents, faculty members, and even former high school students gathered together as a community to cheer on their symbol of pride — the Varsity Football Team. This weekly pastime was considered a highly emo- tional and infamous tradition. It brought with it traditions of pep rallies, after game celebrations and parties, and an enormous amount of school spirit. Though this season had its ups and downs, the tradition of pride was great- ly upheld. Under the guidance of Coach Jerry Durnin, each player was taught to value teamwork and a sense of determination, even when no victory appeared in sight. No other team had displayed such unfailing consistency. After having only two players return from last year, the Varstiy team proved they had the will to adapt. Quarterback Reggie Wynn had an outstanding season. Other predominant players in- cluded: James Caldwell. Reggie Jones, and Willie Farmer. Although there was much inexperience at first, the foundations set would prove beneficial to future players Football is beneficial to us all in some way. It gives coaches a sense of commitment. It gives players a chance to use their God-given talents, developed through practice. Students from former years, as well as parents, use it as a link to their former days in high school. While teachers, other faculty, and members of the Band see in football an opportunity to demonstrate their sense of pride. No wonder football is such a well respected and timeless tradition! TERESA SLATTERY Another hair-raising defensive play is executed by the Lions. KING VS OPPONENT KATHLEEN WINTERHAVEN CHAMBERLAIN LAKELAND LETO PLANT CITY HILLSBOROUGH BRANDON ARM WOOD ROBINSON Varsity Football 37

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Senior Stratagems Although the Varsity season may have had its weak points, it also had its strong points — the '86 Varsi- ty Senior players. Notable senior players included Sedrick Turner, Louis Jones. Rick De Olivera, Marty Cooper, Mike Hildreth, and Erik Scott. Returning starter De Olivera re- counted the team's victory over Lakeland by commenting, We gave our all and proved we could pull it off. Speaking of the season, he remarks. We had a lot of tough breaks, but we did improve with every game which reflects the kind of quality program King has been known for. Erik Scott defined his team as true winners, because of their ability to fight back and never quit. TERESA SLATTERY ROW 1: Warty Cooper. Anthony Harris. Sedrick Turner. Louis Jones. Ronny Wooten ROW 2: Danny Davis, Chris Lewis, Lonnie Mathis. Erik Scott. James Waring ROW 3: David Decour. Shawn Lewis, Rick De Olivera. John Jaros ROW 4: AnlhonyXyles. Donald Grantham. Mike Hildreth Coaches Taylor and Vic act as referees during the first game of the season. James Caldwell looks for open space as he prepares to take the ball down the field Varsity Football 39