T R Robinson High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Baby Kni hts wait anxious- ly as the cfock runs out, giv- ing the Squires their second big win of season. - Junior Varsity completes big 4-3-1 gridiron record' j,V. FOOTBALL . . . starting as a Baby Knight . . . developing strength and muscles through long hours of strenuous practice . . . looking for- ward to circle drills . . . listening to coaches' kind advice' '... playing before scant crowds . . . representing the school . . . fighting Baby . Knights trying hard to win 'em for RHS . . . developing true sportsmanship . . . Lou Garcia, jeff Vardo, and john Carney leading the little Knights' offense . . .joe Griffin and Henry Byrd leading the defensive unit . . . shivering in cold showers after a game on a cold night . . . gaining respect of teammates and schoolmates . . . being promoted to the varsity squad and realizing the hardships of becoming a Knight. .ff B0lf0lllRUll'.'CU.lCl1 Herman V.1ldes.T. Hxlselrig. L, Ar.1n.1. S. Tew. P. Wfesr. M. Honcyrurt, B. Ports. K. L1n.1res.j. Duncan. M, Mxirglicm. B. Diehl. D. Lundy. S. Angelo,Sei'ol11lRoux'J Gritfinj, Vrrdo. L. G.irci.1, V. Durso. D Elmd. B. Young. D. D.lN'l5.-J. Carney. M. Doyle. H. Byrd.j Slmckowslrv. Conch Lou Garcia. Tlvinl' Roux' L. Ealslcr. mgr.. B. C0plCn. E. Hxlrell son. G. lppolito. -I. Coopcrj. Barnett. R. Algco. D. Cooper. B. Hernandez. M. McGro.1tx'. M. Carlton. G. Griffith. S. Fucciponte. 246

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Steve Walker attempts to dislodge the ball from an Engle preparing to shoot in the board battle. Cagers demonstrate skill spirit, dedication, energy BASKETBALL . . . learning new techniques under the first year leadership of Coach Herman Valdes. . . using the Marine Gym for hard prac- tice. . . getting off to a slow start in the opening game. . . preparing for a night of tough compe- tition . . A dribbling down court for the all- important basket . . . watching a fellow eager shoot . , . hoping it will go in . . . preparing to rebound if it doesn't . . . feeling the support of the students during the weakest moments . . . spirit surging back, spurring momentum . . . ac- cepting defeat gallantly with their eyes on the next encounter. . . realizing victory,' is not the name of the game . . . understanding and appre- ciating that sportsmanship, team work, and ac- complishment is what it's all about. Forward Morris L1lGrand Cager Bill Calhoun illus- calculates strategy for lay up trrites that stretching high as King Lion a lies fgggufg is art of the imc as Morris PP P P' 81 V by guarding hi5 man. LaGrand comes up to assist.