Oscar F Smith High School - Tiger Yearbook (South Norfolk, VA)

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Lucille Page JoAnne Allen Anne Chappell Lynne Ferrell Ann Evanosky The Varsity Cheerleaders have worked es- pecially hard this year to promote school spirit. The results of their work were apparent when the team ended the football season with the best record in the history ot the school. Besides cheering at home and away toot- ball games, they also cheered at pep assemblies and basketball games. The cheerleaders donned a new attire for cheering at basketball games. lnstead of the usual sweaters and skirts, they wore blouses, vests, and skirts. Leigh Bryant, Mascot Connie Perdue Pat Wood Dorlnda Abbott Mary Jane Walters Rita Leet s Q.: 1,195-Q

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r fs ' LX11::l' 1 fr . ' A , it e il' l. Jimmy Kent - An outstanding defensive halfback and offensive end, Kent stopped many touchdowns on defense. His pass interceptions probably saved more than one game for the Tigers. 2. Jesse Greenough - Greenough was one of our key linemen on offense. At offensive tackle, Jesse's blocks have resulted in a lot of yardage for our backfield. 3. Tommy McMillan - Not one of our starting backs, Tommy stayed with the team faithfully. He helped train 6. Henry Thomas - The smallest player in the Tiger lineup, Henry was one who drew attention. As quarterback and co-captain, Henry directed the attack, ran back punts and kickoffs and led the team in 3 'v -i pass interceptions with nine for one l ,s 1 sg season. Henry was our most valu- V able player. MIGHTY TIGERS. 7- Lewis Love - Lewis, our other co-captain, was a standout in the line. At guard, Lewis called the de- fensive plays and on offense his blocking was tops. 8. Larry Harrell - Our offensive center and a tackle on defense, Larry did a great iob at both positions. He played an outstanding game at Wilson and Roanoke. 9, Bobby Brooks - As o defensive linebacker, Brooks was outstanding in almost every game. He and Thomas were chosen as the most valuable players in our Homecoming game with Warwick. l0. Bobby John- son - Bobby was an end on both offense and defense. This was Bobby's irst year with the team and he did an outstanding iob. He made many fine Gatewood Etheridge and Harold Jones are managers for the our pass defense and worked hard at practice all season. 4. Ben Forbes -- Though Ben wosn't on the first string, he worked hard all season. Ben filled in as halfback in the Churchland and Suffolk games and did a fine iob. 5. Tommy Chastain - Tommy was also an important member of the team though he wasn't on the first string. He helped our linemen in practice and worked faithfully all season. Mr. Hayhurst is in charge of equipment. tackles on defense and blocked an important kick at Cradock. ll. Bill Potter - Potter, a defensive linebacker and offensive guard, was a standout at both positions. He made many tackles in our toughest games. l2. Billy Overton - Billy did a great iob as a defensive end for the Tigers. He blocked important punts at Warwick and Churchland and was a standout on defense at Roanoke. Q 3, . 5- is 1 lg . 'A L ' Nl 'ff..- 2- -fe kg ,, M , V s X is ll ll I l ll 1 '1 1 3 8 ,gn X 9 I ,Q ...- N . 5 14 Q Q l Q i Z f--.fe wt. .ga J, --.sisi , A S ' ' , ,. 5 . 5 .. . - at ,W , , I R 5? i st. it 1 s at ,g 1 1 W N r 5 r A , fl -an 142' f:ReW?'!1 , li

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