Wilson Hall - Idylls Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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On top of the world, the volleyball q, osestgx a group shot. Taking a break after a hard match at Hammond, the volleyball team slides to comfort. Volleyball About to hit the set across the net, Tracy 0.5 Adler shows her form. Wilson Hall Thomas Sumter Wilson Hall Cardinal Newman set Up Wilson Hall Hammond Wilson Hall W CoastaVThomas Sumter Ace It! Wilson Hall Cardinal NewmantCoastal W Wilson Hall Hammond W Knees bent, arms poised, the opposing team tensed, awaiting the Volleyball team Coach McLaughlin, Kappy Price, serve of Wilson Hairs Susan Stephanie Jackson, Cindy Hall e manager, Creech. As Susan tossed the ball Christie Hall, Keleigh Mathis, Susan Creech, and drew back her arm, cheers Of Georgana Watt, Beth Dunlap, Dena Sexton, Tracy iiAce it?' came from the Wilson Hall bench. Another Baron point appeared on the scoreboard as the ball bounced untouched between the members of the other team. This yearis nine member volleyball team consisted of three Seniors, four Juniors and two Freshmen. Although the team won no matches, they won many games, working well together to defeat other teams with much more ex- perience. By the end of their season, the team had improved greatly and showed it by their quick moves and the closeness of the scores. An old favorite was brought back to the Hall this year -- Intramural Volleyball. Each homeroom in grades 7-12 had a team that par- ticipated, with Mrs. Thomas's homeroom emerging as the cham- pions. With all the volleyball action around the school this year, it was evident that volleyball is certainly an up-and-coming sport at Wilson Hall. 104 .. Volleyball

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Pushi Rob H ler moves the Baron 9 a1. it toward iitlli'e open field. ball closer to a Dribhling past Heathwood Hall defenders, Ralph Foster shows off magic moves. Out-hustling his opponent, Ronald Mitchell slides into kicking form. 1986 Soccer team Front Row: Eric Johnson, Ralph Foster, John Duffie, Ronald Mitchell, Mike Parnell, Randy Dudley, Back Row: Rob Heller, Mason Moise, Tracy Adler, Bill Lenz, Lyle Bar- rineau, Mark Jordan, Patrick Richburg, Deidre Morris, Chris Stevenson, Coach Renje Zeeff. Talented Toes Who in our school do you think en- joyed bouncing balls off their heads and running around in the cold in their short pants? Why our soccer players of course! Although the team might not have had the best record, the future looked bright, as Ronald Mitchell explained, llAfter playing our first game, I think we have a lot of potential. We have a good coach and a lot of talented players. The Barons also had two other reasons to be hopeful: Deidre Morris and Tracy Adler. Why did these two try out for the team, knowing that they would be the only girls on the field? Deidre Morris said, uI like soccer and I thought it would be a new experience, however, Tracy Adler admitted, It is rough to be one of only two girls on the team. With all this talent and the guidance of Coach Zeeff, the soccer team worked hard to reach the state finals. Soccer w. 103

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Not to Be Forgotten The 1985 Fall Banquet was an athletic gathering not soon to be forgotten. The wonderful covered-dish meal was prepared and taken to the American Legion Hut by the athletes' parents. After the meal and fellowship, football and volleyball players and cheerleaders eagerly awaited the announcing of the award winnersi names. The memories were both serious and humorous, ranging from the Seniors receiving their jerseys to the jokes of Coach McCord. As the Seniors ac- cepted their trophies, the sparkle in their eyes was passed to every younger athlete pre- sent, and the desire to someday be in their place and accept that award ensured the upcoming Fall Banquets to be as great as this one was. Beth Dunlap prepares to send the ball back across the net to the Skyhawks. With Coach McLaughlin in the middle, the Lady Barons come together and show their spirit. Fall banquet award winners Susan Creech, Christie Hall, Tracy Adler, Craig Shipman, Johnny Shaw, Jamie Glasscock, Don Blanding, Jamie Smith, Bucky Fidler, David Abrams, Darren Rhodes, Gene Gee, Heath Hoover, Bill Lenz, W. T. Brogdon, Dan Reynolds, and Tripp Waynick. Fall Banquet e 105