University High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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3 2 ‘ é 2 : : »’ standing (I-r) Belton Brevard, Maurice Gordon, Davia Jean, Patrice Bumbrey, Jeff Barr, Ralston Morris, Irving Turner. kneeling (I-r) Wendell Moore, Philip McBurrows, Qadr Camillo, Chris Hurd. sitting: Robert Barr, Keith Wilkes. SPRING TRACK The yearbook staff's at an unique disad- vantage when it comes to doing spring track layouts. The book is usually done be- fore the season even has a chance to start. The advantage is, of course, we may still consider ourselves to, be big winners. Above is a picture of the returning run- ners, with many hopefuls not pictured. They all await anxiously the start of a new and event filled season, but the feelings of the cold winter put a damper on young $tudents’ spirits. But as the snow melts, and the spring draws near University can rest assure they will have strong runners with determination and the spirit to win administered by coaches James Brown and James Kushmerick. University will make its name known to the many disbelievers. — sll, (creed yi Patrice Bumbrev displays her flexibility during warm-ups. above-Robert Barr loosens up before his meet.

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Belton Brevard makes up ground to overcome tough runners. ON THE ROAD AGAIN . CROSS COUNTRY The Cross-Country team of University High, led by coaches, James Brown and James Kushmerick, has had its ups and downs, while managing to come away with impressive trophies and medals. Handicapped by lack of experience and facilities, the runners determination and long hours of running have more than made up for it. In Cross-Country, Robert Barr, who placed 8th in the city and 5th in the state sectionals, achieved above his duty to anchor University to a 3rd place finish in the city and 4th in the state sectionals. Along with Robert on the varsity squad were David Jean, Belton Brevard, Jeff Barr, Maurice Gordon, Keith Wilkes, and Chris Hurd. These runners put forth solid performances on what is commonly known as the lonliest sport. The Junior Varsity team which consists of Elliot James, Rasul Sharif, Ralston Morris and Oding Dill did well in their first year of running. In Varsity there was one female, Senior Patrice Bumbrey who in her first year enjoyed herself and showed that females can do more. Coaches Brown and Kushmerick say they are looking forward to winning season next year. 126 VARSITY RUNNERS TOP: STANDING (L-R) Belton Brevard, David Jean, Robert Barr, Coa- ch James Brown. KNEELING (L-R) Maurice Gordon, Jeff Barr, Keith Wilkes. MIDDLE: Senior Patrice Bumbrey awaits the start of her meet ABOVE: STANDING (L-R) Maurice Gordon, Ralston Morris, Rasul Sha- rif, Chris Hurd, Patrice Bumbrey, David Jean, Irving Turner, Robert Barr, Jeff Barr, Tiffany Rivers, and Keith Wilkes. KNEELING (L-R): E. Pierre Luois, Oding Dill, Elliot James, and Ramon Rivers.

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above: Shani Baraka puts it down; uncontested. right: Senior Dawn Greenlee, team captain, gave the team great confidence throughout the season. mid right: Kim Wright (22) and Shirlise McKinley goes high to rebound the missed shot. far right: Senior Yolanda Traylor got hurt early in the season, but made herself known in the theft department. ROAD TO PISCATAWAY GIRLS’ BASKETBALL The 1985-86 Girls Basketball season saw the Lady Phoenix players compile a sixteen and two record. Spurred on by coaches Sandra Hewitt and Valerie Barnes, and the solid determination of an unusually young team, our win- ning “Ladies” have maintained their winning ways. Led by Kim Wright and Felicia Oliver and Shani Baraka, they were able to score impressive victories through- out a relatively tough schedule. Marked by strong wins, such as the team’s championship over West Side K. Backum Christmas Tournament, the team marched into the Essex County Tournament against East Or- ange, and did well in an exciting run- ning game. Inspite of their loss their confidence was not shaken, and they have a good chance at winning the state championship. This well round- ed team promises to be even better next year. standing (I-r) Coach Sandra Hewitt, Wanda Wright (stats), Felicia Oliver, Kimberly Wrigh Rhonda Waller, Shirlise McKinley, Yolanda Traylor, Coach Valerie Barnes. kneeling (I-r) Jam lah Muhammed (mgr), Cordelia Washington, Shani Baraka, Dawn Greenlee.