Patrick Henry High School - Patriot Yearbook (Roanoke, VA)

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Defensive Baffles period in leading the Purple to a 6-O victory over the Big Blue. PATRIOTS vs G. W. OF DANVILLE In this contest the Patriots were unable to push the ball over the goal line. A 4th-down-and-l sit- uation on the G. W. one yard line ended the biggest P. H. threat and the game ended 0-O, another tie. PATRIOTS vs E. C. GLASS The frequent exchange of the football was the most brilliant happening in this game, a 6-O loss to a lucky E. C. Glass team. PATRIOTS vs NORTHSIDE A 7-6 victory was little consola- tion for this P. H. performance. Russ Nelson kicked the winning extra point. PATRIOTS vs TAZEWELL The Patriot cause was strength- ened by two touchdowns in the first half. Jimmy Altis and Bar- ton Whitlock were responsible for these successes. The second halt, however, proved fatal, with Taze- well winning 27-12. ..., I I Q, O K in UWQXNWV 81 -mn Reserves Charles Jeager and Hugh Hardrock Brown observe action of Jefferson game. Barton Whitlock is stopped by Northside tackler after a gain of three yards. 39 Q.

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KX it Russell Nelson and manager, Ricky Gross, discuss the Lane's tremendous line halts Patriot back Jimmy Altis. situation in the Fleming game. PH Winning Season ls Marked By Close Coach Ray Lucus chews and watches the Fleming game action. The I964 Patriot football sea- son proved by record a bit disap- pointing. As we look closer, how- ever, we find a fine group of de- termined players. Larry Rank, Mike Blasiole, Bill Churchill, Rus- sell Nelson, Bob Copty, John King, Randy Edwards, Bob Slaughter, and Barton Whitlock led a tough Patriot defense. Jimmy Altis and Whitlock proved formidable run- ners and scored most of the Pa- triot touchdowns. PATRIOTS vs ANDREW LEWIS We just weren't ready. These words were a candid quote from o P. H. fan after leaving the Patri- ots first attempt of the I964 foot- ball season, a 27-I2 loss to the Wolverines. P a t r i o t standouts were Barton Whitlock, Mike Bla- siole, and Randy Edwards. PATRIOTS vs JEFFERSON Following the opening loss to Andrew Lewis was an inspiring I2-O victory over cross-town arch- rival Jefferson. Mike Blasiole and Barton Whitlock starred for Pat- rick Henry. 38 PATRIOTS vs LANE OF CHARLOTTESVILLE This was the important pres- tige game on the Patrick Henry schedule. Lane was the unbeaten and untied past state champ and the Patriots tied them 6-6 in on impressive defensive show. PATRIOTS vs FLEMING Alert End Randy Edwards, a Bushkar to Cooper pass, and an extra point by Jimmy Altis pro- vided a l3-6 victory for the Patri- ots. The importance of this vic- tory can be traced to the district championship race. PATRIOTS vs GRUNDY Grundy put forth what their coach described as their best ef- fort in managing a 6-6 tie with the Patriot Eleven. Jimmy Altis scored for the Patriots. Coach Howard Light said, This is the worst game we've played since I've been here. PATRIOTS vs RICHLANDS Jimmy Altis scored in the 2nd

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Football team is first row - I. to r. - T. Burnley, fmgr.l R. Dygve, H. Brown, R. Moore R Light W Dodson D Copenhaver Edwards, B. Whitlock, J. King, B. Rutherfoord, E. Dooley, J. Fourth row-S. Hoover, lmgrl B Copty B Crawford R Cubblff Cooper, J, Altis, B. Churchill. Second row-R. Gross, fmgr,J B. S. Yost, M. Yuhas, B. Mann H Norris W Nelms R Burke Slaughter, C. Jeagar, M. Blaisole, R. Knisley, L. Rank, R. Nelson, B. Wire. M. Long, B, Bushkar. Third row-P. Bushkar, L. Reynolds, R. J. V., Frosh Boasf Undefeafed Season Leon Briggs and Larry Johnson go over first half mistakes in the Andrew Lewis game. . . . - Mun., 7 ,,..A x -fe .2 Ls, af'-Q Ogg' ' .,. 5,,,1f.a. I 2-if ' ff 'R Freshman and Junior Varsity teams of Patrick Henry were un- beaten in their i964 season. Under the direction of coaches Steve Ba- ker and Len Mosser, the Freshmen compiled a 4-O-l record. Coaches Leon Briggs and Larry Johnson guid- ed the J. V.'s to a 5-O-l record. Russell Eddy, Keith Dodson and Jack Spence were standouts for the freshmen and are good prospects for future varsity teams. A strong defense contributed to the success of the Junior Varsity Team. The success of these teams shows the bright future ahead for the varsity in the years to come. 40