Wilkes Central High School - Green and Gold Yearbook (North Wilkesboro, NC)

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J. V. Football The future of the football teams here at WCHS depends largely on the efforts and training that these J.V.’s get in their freshman and sophomore years. They are preparing to carry on the winning tradition of the “Eagles’’ and in so doing they prove to themselves and others that they are real sportsmen. These goals are high-sounding, but they are realistic an d to be on the winning team they must be achieved. Our J.V.’s are learning, and they have the future of the WCHS winning tradition. The J.V.’s learn that a quick, smooth snap is essential for a successful play. This year’s J.V. squad is, FIRST ROW: Jim Byrd, Dennis Eller, Tommy Ray, Tim Day, Jan Scearce, Steven Whittington, Perry Mathis, George Glass, James Bowers, Mike Johnson, manager. SECOND ROW: Coach Deal, Monte Combs, Larry Call, Stanley Whittington, Larry Burke, Eddie Jarvis, Mike Inscore, Danny Raymer, Craig Shennaman, Ricky Anderson, Joe Wilson, .Dale Shumate, Larry Payne. THIRD ROW: Herbert Riley, Eddie Roberts, Gary Mclean, Frank Day, David Minton, Bucky Harris, Lonnie Bumgarner, Brinkly Harris, Marvin Byrd, Joe Byrd, David Call, assistant-coach Willie Maples. Coach Thornburg drills the J.V.’s hard and long.

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Bobby Billings fights for extra yardage carrying a Taylorsville player with him. As the Eagles’ defense sets up a punt return, the ball carrier is pulled down by Taylorsville tacklers. : Oa wine a sigh vee Be Nae a cl The extra point is added to one of many touchdowns scored by the Eagles. 24

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Cheerleaders It’s only a quarter! The Cheerleaders have the support of the entire student body at the pep rallies. Vitality, enthusiasm, co-operation, sportsmanship, ability and hard work— these are a few of the essential characteristics of a cheerleader. Their practice begins in the summer and continues throughout the year as they work toward a common goal—to pro- mote school spirit. We see the effect of this through bonfires, pep rallies, posters, and most of all ballgames. They accomplish their goal because they, themselves, represent it so well. Crashing through the mighty ‘Eagle’, the cheer- leaders lead the team to victory.