Oviedo High School - Oviedian Yearbook (Oviedo, FL)

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IT WAS THE BEST OF TIMES5 IT WAS THE WORST OF TIMES It was the best of times. Rush was the word for the day. Last min- ute plans and last minute arrangements made for a last minute departure. Water- girls, cheerleaders, and, most important of all, football players readied themselves to make the grueling trip to the Florida pan- handle. The Lions' 10-O season plus the wins over Hudson and Gainesville Eastside secured the semi-final game at Milton, Flo- rida, against the Milton Panthers. Commu- nity members and students found them- selves closer together than ever as they were mutual supporters of a winning team. Band members who could scrape up S100 on two days notice followed the team. Many residents also found the means to travel to Milton. Football Fever had struck the com- munity and it seemed to be spreading. Area journalists, including those from the Little Sentinel, wrote long articles on the Lions and featured outstanding athletes such as Marvin McClennon, Marty Neese, Troy Kes- singer, and Ray Williams. These young men were a team to take pride in, and all took the opportunity. It was the worst of times. The fact that five team members were accidentally left at the hotel may have been a bad omen. The situation looked bad for the mighty Black Friday's Defense from the beginning and it didn't get any better. A series of not so good plays led to a big loss for Oviedo. Spirits were not dampened, however. As Ken Nosse began singing Oh, Lions! , Panthers and Lions alike fell silent, perhaps in awe of the Oviedians' loyalty. Admiration for the team's give it a shot attitude coupled with sorrow for the loss teamed to bring tears to players and specta- tors alike. Fans commented that the game was good experience for next year. There were no sad comments from the defeated yet glorious Lions. The experience provided by the trip was invaluable, but perhaps the most valuable experience was to lose the final victory and still be proud of the attempt. 18 f Community .,,? N ,,.. .24 fe ' x X 'fb ,bfi The gathering of students, faculty, and family to see the mighty Lions off to Milton makes for a glorious be ning. -1:2 i Coach John Goforth explains to Ted Kramer that one defeat does not a failure make.

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