Topsail High School - Pirate Yearbook (Hampstead, NC)

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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

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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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L. to R. - Top Row: Warren Garrison, Char- lie Atkinson, Kerrie Henry, Stephen Jones, Clarence Walker, Alfonso Nixon, Chuck Batts, Willie Shepard. Bottom Row: Melvin Sharpless, Willie Nixon, Tony Redd, Adrian Spicer, Melvin London, Leroy Johnson, Keith Chamblee. Who said man can't fly? Willie Nixon defies gravity with his Air Jordans. JB. HIGH BOYS 5 SKI? tiri ,,,,,,,i t,,,,.,,,,t .. ,,,t ,frrl . . .,,,,,t Wi ,M P18911 COUNTRY BASKETBALL 64 Sports Led by Coach Gibson, these young men worked hard to improve their skills on the court. Each of these guys had his sights on the fu- ture - making the J.V. team. With the majority of their games in the win column, the team was cer- tainly on their way. Willie Shepard approaches the basket with confidence that he'Il make the shot. 5 L