Northeastern High School - Aerie Yearbook (Elizabeth City, NC)

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Julian Austin Tony Rice Melvin Whitehurst Aaron Freshwater Elliot Bright Edward Holloman Edward Stewart Terrance Robertson Jerome Commander Above: As William Morris C343 blocks, Willis McCullen 1403 T. D.'s. As 'Chunkie' Goes So Go the Eagles 26 Sp0I'tS-Junior Varsity Football F 3115 -J Ajfgw fzwt l . .gn f 15 Q. tiff .1 7' ' if A -sa, I. -1 l l Will AmeS l l Ronald Brooks Mike Sanders Above: Defensive End Terrance Robertson 1883 and Linebacker Mike Sanders The 1979 Junior Varsity football season displayed the future hopes of an Eagle dynasty. These young Eagles, through hard work and long hours, developed the skill needed for a successful varsity career. The offense exploded for many points this season with Will Ames, Tony Rice, Colbert Respass, and JoJo McCullen leading the way. A sturdy defense that allowed very few points on the ground was anchored by C623 pop the ball from Camden's quarterback's hands. Mike Chunkie Sanders, Jerry Kelly, and Mike Riddick all of whom played both offense and defense. Sanders also played a key role in team morale, for the Eagles suffered their only losses while Chunkie suffered from an injury. The most exciting game of the season was the victory over the undefeated Bertie Falcons. With the attitude, desire, and hustle of this Sophomore team, the community can look forward to many years of exciting football.

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Donnell Gatling Jerry McGee James Harris Donnie Barcliff Dwanye Crank Mike Neal Below: James Copeland C713 and Jesse Jackson 4605 catch Camden quarterback Ricky McPherson for a 17-0 victory over the Bruins. W.. .l N s,,li , A' QQ ig 'CJ 1 L, A L M ,f, 5 f fiat -HW'- ' Boris Beaty Mike Parker tremendous, they just could not gain the extra points for a win. Although the home victories were limited, the fans were not. Week after week the fans appeared to boost their team, cheering their success, and frowning with them on disasters. When the season came to a close, the Eagles and the fans left the stadium, looking forward to next season with the same high spirits as always. Dallas Dunbar NHS 17 0 14 20 0 28 7 21 0 F1 'E 1- Above: Bobby McCullen added new life to offense with his performance Lester Lamb NORTHEASTERN HIGH SCHOOL 1979-1980 VARSITY FOOTBALL SCOREBOARD OPPONENT OPP Edenton 7 Camden 0 Ahoskie 16 Wilson Fike 13 Wilson Hunt 1 1 Bertie 13 Northern Nash 6 Rocky Mount 14 Beddingfield 8 Greenville Rose 21 WON LOST 6 4 varsity Football-Sports 25

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P - s 'QF I I A ' 1i?ggg,,1, ..i 'Q 4-ads,-13 J J Pi fs, ' John Gurganus Jerry Kelley Ronnie Jackson Clifford Jones Ricky Boncek Darryle Mullen Colbert Respass Kevin Jacobs Above: Eluding a would-be tackler, Will Ames C115 consistent driving and elusiveness will be put to makes a small, but much-needed gain. His good use on next year's varsity football team. J. V. Football S NHS OPPONENTS 28 Ahoskie 6 b 21 Wilson Fike 14 C 14 Hunt 14 7 Bertie 2 0 0 14 Northern Nash 21 14 Rocky Mount 35 r a 21 Beddingfield 7 7 Greenville Rose 14 9 r woN LOST TIED d 4 3 1 Jeff Garrett Mike Riddick A Chris Blake Authur Wrighten Above: Jerry Kelly's 1555 tackling stops a touchdown. Junior Varsity Football-SPOI't:5 27