Shawsville High School - Shawnee Yearbook (Shawsville, VA)

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AND NOW A WORD FROM THE COACH . The 1976 football season record of 3-6-1 was an improve- ment over the previous season, and lends brightness to the future for the Shawnees. Many things went into making an en- joyable season: strong leadership of our seniors, desire and determination of the squad, and most important, pride in our team, our school and our community. The high point of the 1976 season was the winning of the Golden Helmet Trophy after defeating arch-rival Auburn 20-0 in Christiansburg. lt was a victory for our school and our com- munity. Fullback, Randy Bandy, and Tailback, Gene Shannon, were the 1976 Co-Captains of the Shawnees. They accounted for over 1200 Yards of offense between them and were All-District selections at their positions. Gene was awarded the Best Offen- sive Player Award forthe 1976 Season. Randy was the leading scorer for the Shawnees and was awarded the Most Valuable Player Award and the Best Defensive Award by the coaches. Safety Ernest Washington, another All-District represen- u ALL-DISTRICT These are the guys who made All-District. They are the ones who tear arms and legs and heads from guys from other schools. Gene Shannon, Ernest Washington, Randy Bandy and Chuck Davis. Of course, three of these madmen will be graduating, but Chuck Davis, our linebacker-mugger will be back to do battle next year. They weren't just picked because of their good looks. The Mt. Empire District Coaches chose these four to represent SHS. tative was instrumental in our defense, leading the team in in- terceptions and was an excellent punt and kickoff returner. Brian Harr, quarterback, directed our offense during the season and was a main ingredient in our offensive attack. Brian did a commendable job for the Shawnees in his first year as a quarterback. Bill Ford, wingback, was the hard luck player this season. Bill suffered a broken hand during the victory over Rural Retreat and missed four games. His blocking and leadership was missed during his absence. Upon returning he was moved to tailback and did well for the remainder of the season. Junior, Chuck Davis, was the leading tackler on the team and was elected to the All-District team as a linebacker. Sophomore, Terry Hagan and Junior Mike Phoenix were honorable mention All-District at their positions, We will miss our seniors next season, but the leadership they instituted and the returning members of the 1976 Shawnee team should make for a brighter outlook for 1977. 1: '1P fe' GOLDEN HELMET AWARD This year, for the first time, Auburn, our cross-county rivals, formed a football team. The Golden-Helmet Award was established as a challenge trophy to be awarded to the best 1-A county football team. This year we won! SPECIAL AWARDS This year for the first, Special-Awards were established. The award for the Most Valuable Player and Best Defensive Player went to Randy Bandy, a senior. Best Offense player was Gene Shannon, a senior. And the Junior Varsity Incentive Award went to Ronnie Roberts, an eighth grader. 23

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JUNIOR VARSITY ON W Y TO BIG TIME dr 'eff :Y T Junior Varsity: lst row: Doug Poff, Clark Smith, Robbie Lawson, Shawn Vishneski, Bodie King. 2nd row: Jerry Caldwell, Jimmy Link, Timmy Fisher, Coy King, Jimmy Graham, Andy Phoenix. 3rd row: Billy Bean, Scott Welcher, Ronnie Roberts, Bruce Rose, Cecil Hall. You have finally made it to the big time. High School foot- Namath started this way. ball-kind of. People laugh because you're so small. You work But most important, you learn and prepare. You learn about forever fit seemsj. The guys on the Varsity team call you Runt, football. You learn about the guys you will play against for the Squirt, Wildman, Killer, Tiger, and they plaster you all over rest of your career. You learn about yourself. the nearest wall if they get a chance. You have to say, Yes, I And then you wait for a chance at the big guys . SANDLOT WAITS FOR CHANCE AT BIG GUYS 2421 - T1 Sandlot: lst row: Billy Johnson, Dalton Reid, Lewis Harris, Bucky Graham, Tommy Dunkanberger, C.J. Tate, Denny Hurst. 2nd row: Scott Arrington, Curtis Heslip, Larry Harvey, Timmy Creed, Allen Howard, Todd Hansborough, Wally Heinzelman. 3rd row: Lenny Craggett, Timmy Woolwine, .leff Graggett, Ronny Hall, Robert Agee,-Lee Vishneski, Wayne Pierce. 22

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