Parry McCluer High School - Parrimac Yearbook (Buena Vista, VA)

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Countdowns’ and victories seemed to go hand-in-hand for the most part during the end of our Bicentennial year. The 1976-1977 football team became well acquainted with winning the game. Defeating Fort Chiswell in the regionals and Pennington Gap in the state semi finals put the Blues way ahead of the game. Later in the sport’ season, the basketball team proved worthy in competition. They finished in first place in the district and won Regional playoffs. Having been accustomed to a winning team, students, faculty members, and interested spectators cheered them on with great enthusiasm as they traveled to Charlottesville. Setting new records is not unusual but in this game five overtimes were played which was definitely a new record. Girl’s sports flourished with participation as interest from female participants grew. Girls track finishing second in the district, was an accomplishment of which we are extremely proud. Act Two: Sports Division 29

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AFTER A HEAVEY RAIN, Coach Crawford and the baseball team pre- pare the field for an upcoming game. AN EARLY MORNING PRAC- TICE, starts the season for the fighting Blues as they prepare for an excellent year on the gridiron. LEADING THE TEAM ONTO THE FLOOR, Senior Carolyn Hedrick ad- justs her uniform. ABSOLUTE CONCENTRATION apparent on the faces of Pat Dyer and Greg Bartley, as they prepare to take the floor during a big game. CONTEMPLATING HIS' NEXT MOVE, Ray Gilbert maintains his hold on a J.J. Kelly opponet in state competition, where he placed fourth. 28 Division

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IN STATE COMPETITION, quar- terback Marty Carter gives the pig- skin to halfback Dean Fox, as Rob- bie Douglas and Jay Austin lead the way. The season ended as the Blues were defeated by Region D champion, Pennington Gap. A TOUCHDOWN PASS is re- ceived by end Chris Irvine in the Region C championship game held at W L in Lexington. The Blues downed Fort Chiswell in a 34-12 romp. In the scorching August heat, the football team began preparing for its first year in the newly-formed Pioneer District. Although the Blues fell short in their season debut with Riverheads, they bounced back with seven consecutive victories. With their home- coming victory over Staunton River, the Blues wrapped up the district crown and ad- vanced into post-season play. However, before advancing, the Blues left the victory trail, as they closed the regu- lar season with a tie against James River and a loss to Lexington. But, the detour was temporary. The Blues began playoff action with Shenandoah Dis- trict champion Riverheads and slipped by 7-6. The fol- lowing week, the running of Robbie Douglas, Dean Fox, and Jay Austin combined for 356 total yards in bringing the Blues the Region C title with a victory over Fort Chiswell. The Blues then advanced to the State Semifinals and met Pennington Gap. The Bobcats used their size ef- fectively to hold the Blues’ offensive line as they halted the Blues’ quest for the state title. 30. =Football WINS...9 LOSSES..3 TiES, 7 Parry McCluer . 12 Parry McCluer . 42 Parry McCluer . 42 Parry McCluer . 16 Parry McCluer . 38 Parry McCluer . 40 Parry McCluer . 34 Parry McCluer . 26. ParryMcCluer . 7 Parry McCluer . 6 Parry McCluer . 7 Parry McCluer . 34 Parry McCluer . 12 Riverheads..... 19 Cifton Forge... 0 Natural Bridge ...0 ‘Wilson Memorial... 14 Rockbridge .....0 Staunton River . 14 ‘BathCounty ... 27 Stuarts Draft . James River .. Lexington . Riverheads ... Fort Chiswell ... 12 PenningtonGap 23 REGION C CHAMPIONS: FRONT: Dean Fox, David Slough, Keith Staton, Dennis Sandidge, Stephan Moore, Richard Kennedy, Carl Lewis, David Sandidge, SECOND ROW: Jay Austin, Timmy Lynn, Marty Carter, Roger Whiteside, Hans Mohler, Richie Fields, Danny Campbell, Mike Wheeler, THIRD ROW: Larry Jones, Micky Branch, Kevin Thompson, Johnny Cole, Jeff Staton, Rob Fabrizio, Frankie Rader, Phil Radick, David Prasnicki, FOURTH ROW: John Mazingo, Brian Balser, Timmy Stinnett, Edward Coffey, Tommy Clark, Pat Morrison, Landon Camper, Chris Irvine, B.B. Manuel, FIFTH ROW: Robbie Douglas, Danny Ramsey, Tommy Patterson, Vince Blackburn, Sanford Clark, Lee Decker, Greg Bartley, Stanford Clark, David Foshay, BACK: Coach Mike Sams, Coach Bobby Williams, Eric Staton, Carson Irvine, Steve Slagle, Danny Floyd, Jeff Robinson (mgr.), Brian Davis, Coach Dave Ellison, Coach Charlie Wheeler.