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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kt 'S' Susie Aydlette Stephanie Britt Sue Clarke Sally Cunningham Gretchen Gass Ann Kim Sheri Lane loss to Rocky Mount. 1 E Gt. ik ,I , K t , Agff' kffii, 9 T? , Wi fri 3' av - 1. niwm an -Lf' ,1 .K it - .,, . ngj' . Freshmen Try their Wings 28 Sports-Girls' Tennis Before Their Time Left: Ellen Meekins, the only senior on the team, returns a shot in the 9-O tennis Below: The only seeded freshman, Jill Taylor, demonstrates her extreme concentration as she pounds a low backhand volley. Q 5- 2 - , X , 'ie , - 'Q ,, 4 , if, es 4 S Q xi? gg rv, vu wg C suv . gem at Na . 1 X + Q.. Sa, , ,YE . 'v ekgfz X i For the first time since the sports introduction, freshmen from Elizabeth City Junior High were allowed to participate as members of Northeas- tern's Girls' Tennis team. This was the result of a ruling by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association. Until this year, Girls' tennis was an exclusive sport for senior high females. This will give the freshmen that extra year of experience which they lack against