Topsail High School - Pirate Yearbook (Hampstead, NC)

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STGP, LGOK AND LISTEN Though they may be small in stat- ure, the vibrant junior high cheer- leaders were a bundle of energy and real crowd pleasers. Cheering for ju- nior high football and girls' and boys' basketball, optimism ran high as the girls kept the team in good spirits. This cheerleading squad has come a long way in the past few years under the direction of Coach Mitzi Walker. These young ladies certainly have something that makes us Stop, Look, and Listen! Dana Jones and her teammates work on the perfect new ending to a cheer, 62 Sports vvnn y ml, ' V. 'rf W 1: A-7 v,,f, V6 6 I Co-captains Jennifer Tucker and Ann Atkinson take the lead during a practice session. Most o the girls take advantage of other extra-curricular activities as well. An active crew, for sure! , r At f 'ff f , 1, Bottom I, to r.: Dana Jones, Jennifer Maready, Jennifer Tucker, Crystal Batts, Middle: Coacl' Walker, Meg Satterfield, Stephanie Sholar, Susan Evans, Karum Hill, Top: Ann Atkinson, Jennifei Hatcher, Latasha Nixon. The girls strike a casual pose after ,- T T ' practice. l-lard work doesn't keep them from enjoying the results. -- A if W V Q 5 af 1 1

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g,..H-9' ,Topsail J V Pirates return to the court after a time out. Coach Funder- burk gives some last minute instructions before the buzzer sounds. 'ttrr nm ,,t,tt ,rr, I A A Q- gf 1-v rr' Itt A M W lv 271 ...... ,,,,,,, i H ' I .C rrr,,, .. , Q 5. X :Hin i.,-50,53 , H W A l l - 'liifpg-.liili-l?1'1 -- gm' Mft . I S 1. gi . V M'm,..Q 1 BIG BUSINESS Led by Grady Funderburk, the J.V. basketball team readily adjust- ed to their new coach. They worked well together by learning to help one another and also to accept criticism when necessary. In the beginning of the season, Coach Funderburk experimented with different combinations on the floor. l-le felt good about the team and said that they were really inter- ested in playing the sport. Something else that could be said for the team would be how willing they were to take in Chris Sullivan, a transfer student from Pender Acad- emy, and immediately regarding him as a team member. With new talent coming in, each team member gained the initiative to compete for positions. Topsail has been proud to boast of a team that consisted of such good sports and competitive young men. Above left: Steven Jones regains the ball and travels to the other end of the court to score. Front Row from left: Brad Pate, Charlie Atkin- son, Leroy Johnson, Adrian Spicer, Troy Nix- on, Warren Garrison, Melvin Sharpless. Back Flow: Flodney Marshall, Tiyo Robinson, Wayne Ross, Gerald Nixon, Steven Jones, Clarence Walker, Jeffery Nixon. Adrian Spicer uses his size and quickness to outsmart the much larger opposition. i K --.,.-ov' H If .... ,M 61

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.JN ie team prepares a sweep to the right hoping to score. The young men gain valuable experience ey can utilize in the future. i i nt row I. to r.: Jason Green, Johnny Willis, Donny O'Neil, Matthew Thomas, Roy Batson, Buddy tice, Jeff Pearson, Patrick Wall. Second rowt Terrance Conner, Eric London, Patrick Nixon, 5-lvin London, Warren Garrison, Ray Jacobs, Mike Wuske, Larry Hayes, Keith Chamblee. Third lv: Derrick Nixon, Lee Carden, Alfonso Nixon, Zarnell Hardison, Troy Lamb, David Fuller, irrick Hasselt, Jason Fiouleau, Melvin Sharpless. SMALL VVCDNDEFRS Let's face it. There's no way to go but up for these guys. The ju- nior high football team's newly ac- quired coach, Reuben Terry, spoke fondly of his fellows who have the potential of growth on the field as well as in stature. Coach Terry and the team sur- vived a very tough season and are prepared to face the challenge of the coming year. Sports 63