s ^ Gayle Shows Baton Expertise (Photo by Doug Miller) Cooke, Campbell To Captain Braveftes For Coming Year By MAE WOODARD Chowan’s Bravettes are ready to entertain for the second year at half- time of football and basketball games. Under the direction of Mrs. Marla Hunnings tryouts for the 1981-1982 squad were held September 4. Only two members of last year’s squad retiuned. They were named captain and co captain. This year’s squad is as follows: Denise Cooke - Captain, Mary Camp bell - Co-captain, Stacey Briley, Linda Cherry, Tina Glosson, Sandi Modigh, Mae Woodard, and Cathy Andrews - alternate. The Bravettes have added a baton twirler, Lisa Gayle, this year. Mrs. Hunnings is lootog forward to putting a lot of new ideas to use this year. She says that she has a “good squad” and she believes everyone will be well pleased with its performance. Former Brave's Toe Boosts Apprentices By JOE McGARRITY Newport News Apprentice used two Tommy Schenk field goals and a Jeff Topping touchdown to down Chowan Colleges’ Braves 13-7, September 12 at Chowan’s field. Schenk, a former Brave, hit field goals of 29 and 24 yards to go with an ex tra ptfint, in helping Newport News down the Braves. J From the second quarter until game’s end, it did not look like it was going to be a Braves night. For starts, the officiating wasn’t the best in the league. The first quarter ended with nothing doing (0-0); but, in the second quarter Newport News put together a 50-yard drive, with quarterback Topping scor ing from two yards out. Schenk’s con version made it 7-0, Apprentice. The next time Newport News had the ball. Braves’ defensive end Kevin Banks put a jarring hit on an Appren tice runner, who fumbled the ball. The Braves’ Frank Groome recovered. The Braves’ offense then looked the best that it would the whole night. Quarterback Jimmy Fisher hit Ray mond “Birdman” Byrd with a 17-yard completion to which put the Braves on the Apprentice 39-yard line. Then, workhorse running back James Cole, showing great balance and agility, took the handoff from Fisher, scooted and squirmed through and around would-be tacklers and tip-toed down the sidelines the rest of Uie way for a 39-yard touchdown. It was one spectacular run, along with one great individual effort. Keith Myer’s point after made it 7-7. Dave Cullen, who had 11 catches for 190 yards, sprinted 57 yards (on the pass from Topping) before being haul ed in by none other than Groome on the Braves’ 19-yard line. Schenk then con nected from 29 yards out and Newport News had a 10-7 halftime lead. No scoring was done until 1:43 re mained in the third period. That’s when Schenk hit his 24-yarder, which made the eventual final score, 13-7. The Braves had one last scoring op portunity snuffed out, late in the final period. After Ronnie Stidham in tercepted a Fisher paM deep in Newport News territory, the Braves’defense stiffened, and held. On fourth down, Fisher lofted a pass in the area of Byrd, who, headed toward' the endzone, seemingly had the defender beaten. But Byrd and the Newport News defensive back bumped slightly and the ball fell incomplete. No call was made. It was just one of those nights for the Braves. Fred Banks, the Braves’ star flanker and quarterback, sprained his ankle in practice the day before the game, and had to sit out. It may just have been “Mr. Do-It-AU” Bank^'Was tliat the Braves were missing. They could really have used him. Defense Held Key On Court By EMMA GILES Chowan’s new women’s basketball coach. Gay Scott expressed her enthus iasm in working witt this year’s team, which consists mainly of freshmen. “We have only four returning sophomores — Carolyn Kelly, Denise Jordan, Molly Hopkins and Ginger Jef ferson, which will be a disadvantage. “However,” Miss Scott added, “we do have a few new prospects which we will be expecting a lot of. ” Miss Scott, an Elizabeth City native also noted that this year’s team mem bers are at a disadvantage where height is concerned, but added that height is not the major concern. “Our defense looks good. The players are quick and have very good poten tials. Defense will definitely be the key this year. We are fortunate to have two tall players — Anita Anderson and April Lassiter, to replace Douglass and Gore, but spe^, not height, wiU be our major asset.” Other team members are Vivian Myers of Chocowinity, NC'., Mary Weiss, Hampton, VA., and Annette Huntley of Davidwn, NC. Also, Phyllis Griffin of Charleston, and Karen Bran non of Norfolk, who are displaying great skill and potential. Miss Scott also stressed the expectations she has of Anita Anderson, a 6 ft. center from Raleigh, NC. Anita was voted Most Out standing Player by her teanunates in her senior year. Her individual All Con ference and All Metro. Erma Holley, a 5’11” center from Merry Hill, NC. and Gina Barron, a guard from Huntersville, NC. were scheduled to play with Chowan this season, however, both are suffering from knee injuries. Chowan’s first game is scheduled for November 9 against Virginia Common wealth. Miss Scott, in addition to coaching basketball, will serve as a professor in the Department of Health and Physical Education. A1974 graduate of Northeastern High School, Miss Scott received her Masters degree from UNC-Chapel HUl, where she served as an assistant women’s softball coach. After completing graduate school, she ran a highly successful girl’s basketball program at Southwest Onslow High School near Jacksonville, Her teams, there, had records of 14-9 and 21-5 during the past two years, in cluding a state playoff berth this past season. She replaces Roy Winslow, who di rected the past two Chowan Women’s teams to records of 17-9 and 21-5. Wins low resigned the coaching slot in order to devote full time to his responsibilities as associate dean of students. Smoke Signals, Wednesday, September 23, 1981 — Poge 3 Volleyball Hopes High, Coach Cites Consistency By THERESA MANTAS Despite the loss of one returning player and the temporary sidelining of another, prospects are good for the volleyball season. Returning are Amelia Alexander, Yvette Armstrong, Cheryl Hendrix, Lois Moe, Pam Pellom and Teresa Tripp. Mrs. Janet Collins, coach of the volleyball team, says her returning players are stronger and more power ful than ever. However, Gwen Bergey is recovering from an operation she' had over the sununer and is unable to play this year. Gwen’s injury to her foot occurred last fall during a game when she twisted her foot and continued to play. By continu ing to play the injury worsened and led to the need of the operation. Hendrix also underwent an operation during the sununer, Mrs. Collins said and was to be out of action until September 21. Mrs. Collins is excited about her new players, Joyce Brooks, Judy Lingard, Boost the Braves Mixon (Continued from Page 1) The buildings and grounds crew had to remove the remains of the old Askew Student Center which burned to the ground over the summer. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown. At the time, the building was being used to sand and refinish the furniture for Mix on Hall. Additional work was done at College Street Hall to make it a functioning residence hall for men. On the back of Helms Centeer, addi- tioHctl landscaping was done. Present projects include finishing up the laudromat and restrooms at Lake side Student Center and installation of new athletic equipment in the mim-gym at Helms Center. CAThERiNE & AIton WeIcome You To WaIter's Gmll Inc. OpEN 9a.m. — 12 p.M. SANdwichEs^ hoME cookEd meaIs ANd yOUR FaVOrItE bEVERAqES Flanker Jeff Lazenby scoots for a short gain before being brought down by an ECU defender in Chowan's 12-7 vic tory over the Pirate Joyvees. (Photo by Todd Dudek) Hill's Late Touchdown Scamper Defeats Pirate Jayvees, 12-7 By JOE McGARRITY Chowan College’s Braves opened their 1981 football season with an im pressive, come-from-behind 12-7 win over East Carolina’s JV, September 3 at Chowan’s field. ECU led 7-5 with 3:40 left in the game and the ball in Chowan’s possession on the Pirate 42-yard line. With the game seemingly all but sew ed up, Brave fullback Isaiah Hill broke loose around the left end, shook three or four tackles, and rambled 42 yards for the winning touchdown. Hill wasn’t the only star of the night for the Braves, On a night for stars, several Braves stood out, particularly Frank Groome, Joe York, Fred Banks and Carl Johnson. Groome, the starting right comer- back, made several touchdown-saving tackles (having to run down the ballcar rier who had a sizable lead on him each time); returned a fine punt; and, returned a Pirate fumble 32 yards. York, playing defensive end, made several stops in the ECU backfield (totaling up to 11 altogether), while / playing a key role in sustaining the Brave’s victory. Banks who started at flanker but end ed at quarterback, had a 78-yard touchdown run (working from QB) call ed back because of holding; and, had several fine runs and passes working at both positions. He is cited by head coach Jim Garrison as one of the players with a “can’t-miss” label who could make it to the “big time” in col lege football. Linebacker Johnson recovered two key fumbles for the Braves and his role was also important in preserving the Braves win. Overall, the Braves just played one SUPER football game! No scoring was done until the third quarter when, after Johnson recovered his second fumble of the game on the ECU 15-yard line, Keith Myers punched a 25- yard field goal in; to make it 3-0, Braves. The very next time the Pirates had the ball, York tackled ECU QB Kenny Gibbs in the end zone for a safety, and the Braves owned a 5-0 lead. A Billy Whittenton 54-yard touchdown pass to Lloyd Black, and the extra point conversion by Billy Parker, put ECU in the lead, 7-5. Finally, in the waning moments of the fourth quarter, the Braves put together their drive. After Hill scored his winning touchdown, ECU put a scare into the heart of every Brave. On the kickoff, Scott Lewis, seeming ly stopped immediately, broke loose before being hauled down by Groome. “I knew I had to catch him,” said Groome. “If I didn’t have, he would’ve been long gone.” Sacks by Curtis Spell, York (twice) and Kevin Banks, ended any hopes of a Pirate miracle, “Our secondary is young, and we knew we had to take some pressure off them by putting it on ECU,” said York. “I knew we could come back,” replied Fred Banks. “We just put it together, and it worked out for the best.” And the best was an opening night win for the Braves. Pura Puertas and Kynette Williams. Collins speaks highly of each and said she is looking forward to working with them. All her players are very consistent, the coach as.serts. She says all are very strong hitters and blockers and, above all, quick and strong players. Collins outlook for the year is very good. Talking to Pam Pellom, named best defensive player last year, she insisted “We’re going all the way! ” Team managers are Resa Edwards, returning from last year, and Jewel Boroden and Carol Jongblood. 717 Main St. MuRpREESbORO KC Welcome to Chowan! The Campus Student Store is ready to serve you with all your needs while you make Chowan your home away from home in the months ahead. At our store you'll find . . Complete line of Toiletries Monogrommed T-Shirts - Jackets Knit Shirts - Shorts Monogrammed Stemware Sun Visors - Hats Sleepwear - Shirts - Sweaters Complete line of School Supplies Composition Books - Notebooks Ruled Pads - Pens - Pencils mi Complete Line of Photographic Films - Papers - Supplies and Much, Much More . . The place for all your needs Chowan Student Store

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