University High School - Phoenix Yearbook (Newark, NJ)

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Rhonda Waller puts up a tough shot with a de- Kimberly Wright displays the perfect form of a Cordelia Washington puts up a jumper from fender in her face. jump shot. the perimeter. Felicia Oliver puts up a shot as Kim Wright positions herself for an easy rebound. Shani Baraka lays it up on two players. UNIVERSITY OPPONENT So] IRVINGTON TECH. 35 SCHEDULE JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM 56 WEEQUAIC 39 4a 48 WEST SIDE 27 : 48 SCIENCE 22 51 NEWARK TECH. 17 48 ARTS HIGH 33 56 WEST SIDE 10 39 ROSELLE CATHOLIC 37 49 LACODAIRE ACADEMY 47 45 NEUMAN PREP. 34 74 IRVINGTON TECH. i | 9° MOTHER SETON 33 56 ARTS HIGH 47 5 EAST ORANGE 47 50 SHABAZZ 66 54 MOTHER SETON 33 69 IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 23 86 LACODAIRE ACADEMY 27 68 IRVINGTON TECH. 38 — 60 BELL VIDERE 51 STATE TOURNAMENT standing (I-r) Wendy Price, Georianne Jenkins, Sharonda Struthers, Alecia lowry, Coach Valerie Barnes. Kneeling (I to R) Keisha Beathea, Sophia Davis, Salimu Terrell, Bridgette Douglas.

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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.

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) Above right- Senior Angulia Smith (captain) chillin’ after the thrill of victory. Middle right- Hurry up, Jason! HURRY UP! Bottom right- Anna Barr and Patrice Welch split to victory. GO, TEAM, GO! CHEERLEADERS The 1985-86 Cheerleading Squad, coached by Ms. Joanne Rose, had a very successful season. Headed by Captain Angulia Smith and Co-Capt. Cassandra Daughety, the squad cheered the boys basketball team on to a l-7 record, bringing them to a 65% winning percentage. The highlights of the season included cheering for the Rutgers’ Raid- ers, along with cheerleaders from around the state; and per- forming for the NJ Nets’ pre- game show, along with the band, at the Meadowlands. The 1985-86 season was the best yet for the cheerleaders. We are all hoping for many more to come. 130 Below- the cheerleaders show off one of their amazing cheers. Far be- low- Cheerleaders awaiting the game.