Wade Hampton Academy - Rebel Yearbook (Orangeburg, SC)

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The Varsity Football Team Outshines Grim Predictions The varsity football team finished the season with an out- standing record Although the team was predicted to win only a few games, the players put it all to- gether and came out successfully. The only blemishes in the team’s 10-1-1 record came in the games against Wilson Hall. The first game ended in a tie after a great comeback by the W.H.A. squad. The second game, the State Championship game, ended in a disheartening de- feat for the Rebels. 1. First row: Phil Tyler, Ben Hare, Marty Smoak, Boyce Till, Todd Hall, Chet Stone, Steve Booth, Howie Love, Ken Leary, Frank Waters; Manager Steve Cook, Ron- nie Vaughn, Doug Clary, Mike Salley, Kenny Davis, Eddie Mirmow, Keitt Wan- namaker, John King, David Rheney, Eugie Ott, Mike Fleming, Mike Culler; Coach Gage Bleakley, Mark Mulkey, Barney Houser, Keever Prickett, Larry Lake, Robert Moorer, Bill Salley, Lee Hughes, Don Funchess, Mackey Booth, Weyland Burns, Coach Skeet Smith, Coach Sam Al- len. 2. During half-time, John King takes a break from the activities of the game. 154

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A varied athletic program al- lowed many students to become in- volved. Each participant began COMPETITION with only basic knowledge. Gradu- ally this knowledge became inter- meshed with practice, coaching, and conditioning. Working with these raw materials, the athletes were molded into a polished team. 153

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1. Receiving good blocking from the line, a Rebel player runs for a large gain. 2. During half-time. Coach Sam Allen dis- cusses strategy with the Rebel squad. 3. Rebel players demonstrate strong block- ing ability in a game against Hammond. 2 155