Woodward Academy - Phoenix Yearbook (College Park, GA)

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Under the expert coaching of Mr. Ed No- testine, the Middle School Boys Basketball Team had an excellent record. The seventh and eighth graders made an impressive showing during the 1980-81 season. Though continually faced with tough competativc teams, the boys fought for every point and justly earned the reputation of a team that wouldn ' t give up. Bottom Row: Carl Erickson, Drew McMil- lian. Row 2: Ricky Lane, Scott Aldredgc, Jeff Higgins, David Strickland, Bobby Wright. Row 3: Derrin Bellamy, Randy Gcoghagan, Coach Notestine, Trebor Tops, David Malizia, Stacy Holt. a .r-k k. KtSm H H

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BirMll T(gam =: Under the leadership of oxaptains Mandy McGowen and Tr jcy Crockett, the Middle School Drill Teann performed high spirited routines at the football and basket- ball halftimes. Seemingly always optimistic, the seventeen girls featured outstanding percision which thrilled spectators and in- spired players. Though nearly aJl members were novices at the drill team endevcr, the squad consistently improved under the ad- vising of Mrs. Janet Scott, a Middle School faculty member. Bottom Row: Cristie Cavalli, CeCee Sexton, Renade Bickman, Emily Muggins, Roberta Tops. Row 2: Stacey Sumbry, Debbie hUw- ris, Michelle Duckett, Pam Nicholson, Christi Odom. Row 3: Joy Williams. Lisa Newhart, Jennifer Hunter, Jeannie Czepiel, Mandy McGowen, Dancy Post. Not Pictured: Tracy Crockett. Clk(g(Birll(Bad!m Under the guidance of Mrs. Janet Scott, the Middle School Cheerleaders exper- ienced a outstanding year. The girls cheered for for both football amd basketball games and witnessed both teamns have success sea- sons. An enthusiastic group, the cheer- leaders made sign and posters to help raise spirit in the Middle School for the numerous gEimes during the 1980-81 year. Bottom Row: Catharine Graham, Sabra Bul- lard. Row 2: Michelle Gordon, Cathy Rhol. Row 3: Michelle Chance. Myra Abellera. Rhonda Goldsmith, Vicki Scott, Sandy Scog- gins, Kimmy McCollum. Like the Drill Team, the Middle School Flag Corps is also under th sponsorship of Mrs. Jcinet Scott. The Flag Corps performed dzizzling routines during the halftime periods of football and basketbedl games. Practicing literally hundreds of hours during the fall and summer, the girls strove to design and polish routines that would establish them as a top group in showmanship. As a team, the Flag Corps were unsurpassed in raising the spirit of spectators emd players at Middle School atheletic events. Bottom Row: Tracy Crockett, Jean Smith, Julie Burel. Row 2: Susan Lambert, Whitney Troope, Sheri Spates, Beverly Banks

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Putting in countless hours of afternoon practice time, the Girls Middle School Bas- ketball Team completed a successful 1980- 81 sezison. New coach, Mrs. Diane Rawlins, stressed speed and fundamental play to the young yet impressive team of seventh and eighth grade students. The girls completed the year with an exciting 27 to 18 win over a strong Crestwood team. With many of the girls returning next year. Coach Rawlins looks forward to another successful season in 1981-82. Bottom Row: Michelle Duckett, Susan El- li nger, Jennifer Hunter, Jennela Ulloa, Su- san Oliver. Row 2: Charlita Stevens. Mi- chelle Chance, Dancy Post, Mandy McGowen, Angie Stallings, Nicole Dewese, Coach Rawlins. MTODLE SCHOOL SPORTS 181