Nimitz High School - Logge Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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1. Scooter Menifee is congratulated by the team after gaining his 1000th yard, 2. THE 1984-85 VARSITY FOOTBALL TEAM - Bottom Row, L to R: Mike Mockbee, Doug Stokely, Mike Farris, Mike Kubecka, Bryan Graham, Buddy Howell, Clint Kennedy, jay Strong, Bill Oliver, Steve Yager, Rodney White, Dusty Mullins. Second Row: Tony Lara, Steve Otwell, Mark Barnett, Vince Barlow, Paul Cork, Sean Banks, Steve Robinson, Larry Holcomb, Keith Davis, Darren Coston, Wayne Rosser, Donnie ldom, Frank Martinucci, Mike Fisher. Third Row: TR Shana Britner, Doug Manuel, Terry Wheeler, Matt Conger, jamie Sim- mons, Phil Alexander, Danny Burton, joe Phillips, Tim Fryar, Scooter Menifee, Sean Hanes, Richard Nowak, Steven Stash TR. Fourth Row: Kevin Berry, Gary McGirr, Mike Simmons, Rodney Borden, Mike Mor- ris, Marc Bratcher, jimmy Ives, john Robin- son, Steven Neal. Fifth Row: Bernard Roundtree, Wilbert Lincoln, Shane Stinson, jimmy Caldwell, Chris Dorn, Klaus Pelereit, john Turnpaugh, Bert Barranger, Lee White. Top Row: john Chargois, Steve Waldrep, Larry Leach, Tommy Dudley, Dave Carr, Bubba Rogers, Robert Taylor. Not Shown: Ronald jackson. 1. a-.5 sm . a 4, 2 it h fit! , Q. . . 1 H' Q .lf-1 W ff I ' JL A' K tif- ' '5 Kiln- ffkzw , - . Qs is ' 2. ii lr - Biff S A 'Fw frz . bfi. - , . s- , ' X , K . tk r, - ' ' - A ,X W, -1 ' v1 W- . , ., ,lv , - .. ,W ,QQ .-s . L fl 'Q Min 4' W2 .,,g'fwVV L 4 ,-sci,-nfl ' 'li T363 A M511 g't'5f't api? 1 L 4234 asf Q L 1' F- ijss X,,,..m f s A A its , XX, . W T .-ss I I ' I . mln: f ' . S M kj ' 1 , v , V ,f ,, N . Vaal-W ,N V K, 5 T V K, . 4, 1 , .- f ---X af' .L . . T'i S at W4 S I 1 iiif 1 . - --a-a . we . . . , , , ,,. V C ., , ,Im . L, :- ff 1, f ' .,. an A . ' , . ,Q 5. 55 , .. X V S .1 1 ' rt.r Q39 A it .t M P . - ' 1 ' 1 r - 1 - - -CY, N., Wff' 'ss w.--3395, lm :wt ' .--Yamila fa- - ,ww f ...fz.f . 4 393- - -'ff N t. .- -.-. fn- east- ff-.ew -J . . r5.3-::sf-M :-- wi S- 1 A' -.1 t fx fa-as -t -L 1? Q' gm- ..w4? lf Bw ' zgwfft ---f- W ef s'--H' S 1 qw-me -' 'fffsisxkw , - .Na + V Q- iiiiffai--. 1 'its 1-awk . ' t-,r Q .ffl-.:-Qs!-,,.:x:1iff . - Q. .... iid., ,..-ew fs I- .., - - tgi::Hf:f-aw 'H sieh s . 1 - '- 4 -ww. 1 t ...S -ez'B:,g-2-i s r39g:Nx,..-ge eb ..fgusg5?taN-sxx.f eQ.a3ig-NtaQa- sight-'stqm :fu-nz,- ian --f t-.. , I S .. Q si -' .. . gk W.. 1 N ,.,. s.5i'iN, ,k,,552-,.. aifxgwk i. t 5 ,E mwiv ,,ig,fa.:-4 1 .M ze. ,.s.s-5:e--- ev., -f i s - . 1' 2 t'-f .5 r--- . -am i' We--'si 'sm-:,f'mfl rg ' , x -w D iss swf ,A - 1 Q 1 f S-F .f f.1s vs - tg: ,W ,,g.,:,, -V., ,at - xi.,- , if fy x-,My . ls- .:.'fx,g.,5gh.i..: rw. .ix-ffi:'1S,5,-. f wg--t. ' . - T -If 5-.-5.315 , S ga . ' . g it' -fx, 2. an . z a - -if 1 Q , 1 T , .K iw 3- 1- Q-.bwsl - 3, , -' Q - f .,:, 'MLS fi W . -- 1 fag fel 'eta e-f fm,- 'se ' VT X '1' - f ,f - 4 L,l,?:,53, .'X 314 , .tglzeggr-33.35 g ag ig We ',. ,-..f!k!ftf?XQgi,g,ic: awww ,,f.q , H, .- . Q ,gk M ,, , , .T - Q .- R fb - , , , 5 2. 102 Sports

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raditions Are Meant to be Broken The atmosphere at Nimitz on November 9, was electric. As the day progressed, the of the football game to be played that at Thorne Stadium intensified the student lt was the last district football game of the With a victory over the Eisenhower the Coogs had an outside chance of prey- on the doors of the Astrodome. The only that stood in their way was out of the control. One hurdle had already been - Aldine had defeated MacArthur the before. Now, time and points would deter- the Cougars' hungry appetite for new ter- to conquer. As the students began arriving at Thorne and band and drill team unloaded their buses, the were already down on the field prepar- the upcoming event. Anticipation built pre-game activities - the marching in of band and drill team, the introduction of the and cheerleaders, the Star Spangled and more. All of these added to the en- of the fans. The Coogs were psyched. were ready to go. From the opening kick-off to the final tick of clock, the mighty Cougars controlled the Tension was absolute throughout the Bad weather did not keep Nimitz fans from this all-important game. The Eagles were not a match for the fired Nimitz won by an overwhelming Many exciting plays contributed to -7 victory, but the most rewarding was Menifee breaking the 1000 yard rushing mark. Now with the Cougar victory, all that was needed was a Smiley Eagle win. Rumors filled the stands with the outcome of that game which everyone was anxiously awaiting the results. The dream was the Dome, but the reality of this season was for the Cougars to stay home. The call came just as the Coogs' game ended - Forest Brook had squeaked by Smiley with a score of 2-O. This win gave Forest Brook the op- portunity to accompany Aldine to the Astrodome. No one said anything when Coach lim Linn- staedter gave the results. Many of the Seniors shed silent tears at the realization that they had just played their last game. The underclassmen left the field with a new determination towards next year's season. Coach lim Linnstaedter said, '1Nimitz will always be a problem to other teams. Even though the mighty Cougars fell short of their gaol, they finished their season in a blaze of blue and gold, making history with their fantastic 7-3 season. The Coogs stood tall over MacAr- thur, Smiley, and Eisenhower during their district play. A record twelve players were selected as members of the All-District Team. Included are Dusty Mullins, Wilbert Lincoln, loe Phillips - first team defense, Doug Stokley - second team defense, Paul Cork, Mike Morris, Dave Carr - first team offense, Keith Davis, Scooter Menifee, Steve Waldrop - second team offense, lamie Simmons, Craig Smith - special teams. All Greater Houston Team members are Mike Mor- ris, lamie Simmons - first team, Scooter Menifee, Dusty Mullins - Honorable Mention. jamie Simmons was also selected to the first team All-State. David Carr was selected to the second team All-American. The coaching staff selected the following players to receive the school awards - Mike Morris, MVP, Keith Davis - of- fensive player of the year, Wilbert Lincoln - defensive player of the year, Steve Waldro , David Carr - outstanding linemen, Ronald jackson - Cougar Heart Award. The overall season was the best in Nimitz's history - the crowd was tremendous, and the Cougar team played well. Their toughest com- petition was Cy-Creek, Aldine, and Forest Brook. Loyalty, determination, and pride kept the Coogs mighty and fighting during the entire season. 'lThe coac ing staff wants to thank everyone for the support this year,'l said Caoch lim Linn- staedter. 'llt was the best year in football. District 21-5A - look out for Nimitz next yearll 27 75 L Jgf Y' ,,-. W Yvff C, a..-- .st , 'W 'A fm 'it'iii if .. .. ' Q k.,, . a':?,,' gall .iiff , wa ,l:-f saw- M 3. 2. 1. Steve Otwell drives the New Caney quarterback, 2. Scooter Menifee dives for another T.D. 3. The Seniors' prepare to destroy Mac! Sports 103