Russell High School - Pointer Yearbook (East Point, GA)

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DEDICATED to . . . 6 00 O 'U 9 Z -l m 23 He was friendly and helpful. . . ea new teacher; He has been a tremendous help to me and to my wrestling program. . . eCoach Hutseli; uHe was always behind us iOOWo. He was like a daddy to us. He was always there when you needed him. . . . different members 70f the varsity football team. He is usually cheerful and has a good word for you . . . a student; He has tremendous responsibilities and has continued to do an outstanding job for the school. The annual staff proudly dedicates the 1985-86 Pointer to Coach Benjamin Dukes. Coach Benny Dukes was raised in Zebulon, GA where he graduated from Pike County High School. During his secondary years at Pike County High School, he participated in all varsity sports except track. He received a full basketball scholarship to Berry College where he earned his Bachelor's Degree. He attended graduate school at the University of Georgia. He now holds a Lifetime Teaching Certificate in Health, Physical Education, and Driver's Education. He has taught in Pike County, Cobb County, and has taught at Russell High for five years. While at Russell, he has been the defensive coordinator for the football team; the head 8th grade basketball coach; head junior varsity basketball coach. He is currently the Athletic Coordinator, head varsity football coach, and head J.V. basketball coach. It is an interesting note that one of teams went two years without a defeat. '

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Wildcat's Roar Never thought we'd get this issue published' moans on obviously tired Mickeol Thompson. How many words for a quarter? Ni-Col Harris and Cynthia Williams selling messages for the Wildcat's Roar during lunch period. FRONT ROW: Anthony Sumlin, David Wilson, MIDDLE ROW: Phyllis Cone, Cynthia Williams, Ni-Col Harris, Mark Smith, Towanda Johnson, Michael Thompson, Editor, Porquita Nassau, Asst. Editor, Taro Poudy. BACK ROW: Sondra Rushton, Gail Celina, Michael Duncan, Yolanda Taylor, Mrs. Claudio Wells, Sponsor. Porquita Nassau knows what to do on their lunch break.

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coach . . . COACH . . . dukes DUKES One of Coach Dukes' philosopies is that uwinning or losing is not a true measure of anyone's worth. The true measure of a person comes 6 to 7 years afterwards. If that student succeeds then, the teacher's work is over . The Annual Staff and the student body finds Coach Dukes to be a very kind, and thoughtful human being. He never gives up hope and aiways keeps faith in his athletes and students. Coach Dukes was also quoted as saying that uhe hopes that he has touched each of his ath- letes as much as they have touched him . v.3 ; a:.-e:3 .. . . s we?