Western High School - Colossus Yearbook (Newnan, GA)

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Successful B-Squad Supplies Substitute Varsity Players Valuable substitutes and prospective starters for next yearis varsity squad, the 1972 version of the WHS B-Team was characterized by skill and team- work. Winning 9 and losing only l, these spirited players proved to be the most successful in school. Opening their season by doubling Heard County 46-23, they went on to be out by only 3 points in their single defeat. RIGHT: B-Team players Alonza Wood, Leroy Barnes, and Leroy Newson drill for their next game. BELOW: Members of the B-Team arc: BACK ROW: Freddie Stephens, Walter Williams, Tommy Summer, Alonza Wood, Mike Young- blood, Mr. Searcy Jackson, Coach. FRONT ROW: Winfred White, Leroy Newson, Leroy Barnes, James Gordon, Alun Bridges.

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Basektball Success Boosts Spiritg Soul Sounds Echo Sounds of Eagles got that soul powerli' echoed through Western's gym as four black girls led students in cheering the high-soaring Eagles' varsity team. Guided by Mrs. Carolyn Mann, Sponsor, and Roxie Freeman, Head Cheerleader, the girls sparked spirit at oft' games and at home. Roxie Freeman, Lory Bonner, Vivian Geter, and Debra Simmons, in addition to their cheering abili- ties, displayed their acting skills. In one ofthe two pep rallies held during the season, the girls enter- tained the students and faculty with a humorous skit called '4Ellen Eagle in the land of the Tiripsf' TOP: Head Cheerleader, Roxie Freeman's Ready', com- mand alerts students that a yell is about to begin. ABOVE: Cheerleaders for l970-1972 are: Roxie Freeman, Vivian Geter, Debra Simmons, and Lory Bonner. RIGHT: Debra Simmons shows true cheerleader form as she shouts Look- out! 84