Wade Hampton Academy - Rebel Yearbook (Orangeburg, SC)

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2 1. Eyeing the ball, Paul McElroy prepares to tee off. 2. With extreme determination. Bill Salley strives to throw the shot. 3. First row: Wesley Kemmerlin, Michael Culler, Bobby Clary, Marty Smoak, Gregg Frierson; Second row: Steve Cook, Dalton Prickett, Bill Salley, Ronnie Vaughn, Mark Mulkey. 176

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1977 Baseball Team Gains Experi- ence Through Daily Practices The baseball team, once again this year, started off with tough daily practices, which prepared the players for the trying season ahead. Baseball practices consisted of a lap around the field, infielding and batting practice, and the eat- ing of many hot balls supplied by Mr. Tom Bird. Behind the pitching efforts of Dalton Prickett, Kenny Davis, Ronnie Bird, and Howie Love, and the combined efforts of all the other players, the mighty Rebels ended their season with a 6-8 record. The Rebel fans, although they did not see a victorious game for Wade Hampton every time the team played, remained loyal to the baseball team. d 7

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Hard Work Aids Golf And Track Teams With daily practices, members Bf the track team began to build up their strength and speed and ork on skills. The squad, directed fcn Coach Sam Allen, ran hundreds ■ laps and sprints to get ready for the state track meet. Under the leadership of Coach Martin Cheatham, the four mem- bers of the golf team practiced many long hours to master new techniques and tactics. However, the team's patience and determi- nation paid off, as each member gained valuable experience for next season. 1. Paul McElroy, Rion Groomes, Mike Grif- fith, Tom Isacks. 2. With a steady hand, Rion Groomes putts the golf ball. 3. Junior Marty Smoak thrusts his body over the hurdle. 7 m J rS mmT -j j 43. v.si 3 177