Wade Hampton Academy - Rebel Yearbook (Orangeburg, SC)

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Long Practices Benefit Softball And Tennis Teams Softball practice began in spring. Extra batting and fielding improved each member’s playing ability. Radio music made hot practices more bearable. At season’s end they were declared Lower State Champions. Individual practice helped shape up each member of the tennis team. Under Miss Early and Mr. Edson, the members participated in many matches, including the tournament at Hilton Head where 4 members reached the semi’s. 1 1. First row: Ray Wells, Sara Warren, Jane Thompson, Ann Purcell; Allyn Price, Banks Wannamaker, Larry Hunter, Tommy Huffman, Rob Burnett, Robert Blake; Char- lotte Walter, Lisabeth Conklin. Mary Sow- ell. 2. No. 1 boy’s player Banks Wannamaker powerfully returns his opponent’s serve. 3. A single by eighth grader Reggie Huber drives in the winning run. 176 3

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Track Team Captures State; Golf Team Earns Runner-up Practicing on their own, the 1975 golf team prepared for their matches. Under the supervision of Martin Cheatham, the team amass- ed a 17-5 record. At the end of the season the boys participated in the state finals at Hilton Head, where they earned runner-up honors. Packed with senior talent, the track team overpowered their op- ponents to capture the state cham- pionship. Preceding the tourna- ment, the team practiced almost every day on the race track at the fairgrounds. In the practices, each boy worked on his events. 1. Straining every muscle, Mark Mulkey and Michael Salley perfect handoff technique. 2. Track team, first row: Bruce Rheney, Chet Stone, Mike Fleming. Mike Cox, Joey Davis, Michael Salley, Barry Gleaton, Wal- ter Bartlett: Eugie Ott, Mark Mulkey, Robert Moorer, Art Catoe, A1 Odom, Barney Houser, Lewis Rast, Keitt Wannamaker, Marty Smoak. 3. Finishing up for the day. Bill Moore holds the flag while Deck Cheatham putts. 4. After slicing into a water hazard. Bill Moore hits the ball onto the green. 5. Golf team: Johnny Crook, Todd Hall, Eddie Mirmow. Drake Perrow. Deck Cheatham, and Bill Moore. 6. Practicing for the state track meet, Al Odom reaches for an extra inch. 15

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1. Warming up before the championship, Judy Richardson scoops up a grounder. 2. Rallying before a match, Lisabeth Con- klin stretches to return a forehand. 3. First row: Managers Nannette Earwood and Sheri Meyers, Tammy Rose, Cindy Booth, Janice Arends, Jane Richardson, Janet Arends; Julie Schaefer, Keven Fairey, Kris Brezsny, Deborah Carlisle, Beth Hol- man, Lisa Nichols, Marty Heaton, Lee Ann Martin, Reggie Huber. 177