Los Angeles Valley College - Crown Yearbook (Valley Glen, CA)

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Press photographers got their first '.J,. if , look at James Williams at their press Valley's 1965 football record of two wins and seven losses could not be labeled successful, but thanks to individual efforts from men like halfback James Wil- liams, it was an exciting season. Williams provided Valley followers with many an exciting moment with his great breakaway running. It was the speedy halfback who kept almost every game in doubt due to his ability to turn in the long gainer on any given play. Two seasons ago, Williams turned in an amazing record of averaging more than five yards a carry, while falling just under that mark in the past season. At the end of the 1963 grid year, Williams was judged by the coaching staff as the most valuable mem- ber of the team. In accepting the high honor, Williams said in his typically modest way, Whatever success I have had in the past two years at Valley can be directly attributed to the great play of my teammates. day this fall, but they soon got many more shots as the lanky halfback created havoc with opposing defenses. , , x N A one man powerhouse Williams leaps over all-American Jim Sartoris of Glendale and outdistances three other Vaqueros for long yardage. g.,- 3,i-'--,,.-,N-I-E, V we V- k- - - -M --- -- r. t -. ,smwvammfsenr

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With her history test rapidly forgotten, Madeline longingly gazes at her latest acquisition, the ieweled crown of the Homecoming queen. 4 x di I i If . ,S .5-. I Y E ,Q 7 w 1 w 4' ul? 1 1 5 X . H X ,.K..'sL

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While at Valley, lanky sophomore james Williams has had the pleasure of playing in only three games in which the Monarchs were able to win. Despite that depressing fact, he said, If I had to do it all over again, I would still come to Valley. It's true that We haven't won many games. However, more important is the fact that I have met many fine people at Valley, both on and OH the field. It has been my pleasure to have been associated with them. Equally proficient in the classroom, Williams discusses his history maior with Richard Hendricks, associate professor of history. Williams is upset by a fallen Vaquero but maintains his balance and adds an additional four yards to his run. Unaware of a would-be tackler, the well-known No. 32 cuts to the outside as an unidentified Monarch peels back to lay a block.