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e’re in the middle of track season, and last week at the Carter Shoot out I was pleasantly surprised. I saw the Roosevelt leoN sIMoN Mustangs look like the dominate team that spoiled a lot of people for a lot of years. Coached by Bruce Davis, Davis himself is a big part of that storied history of Roosevelt. Bruce attended Baylor and played for the Cleveland Browns. Mr. Davis is definitely qualified. Roosevelt was once one of the most successful and proud 5A programs in the country is now 3A. But being a 3A school doesn’t diminish the pride that this inner-city school on Bonneview exudes. While watching track practice yesterday I was joined by one of Roosevelt’s favorite sons – Roy Martin. Roy, known by many as Robot, was an Olympian as a junior in 1984. At the State Track Meet in 1985, Roy ran the fastest 200M dash ever by a high school athlete. The stadium clock had him at 19.75, and since he didn’t go to Texas, that time gets slower every year. I think it’s up to 20.1 or something to that affect still a national record. Davis and Martin are just a small part of the Star studded alums of ‘Velt, without using the rest of this article naming them all I’ll throw out a few for those of you that are not familiar.
John Jefferson( Green Bay, San Diego), Jeff Fuller ( 49ers), Richmond Webb ( Miami Dolphins), and a little closer to home Kevin Williams ( Dallas Cowboys), Aaron Wallace ( Raiders). Thats about 10 Super Bowl rings. Today’s Mustangs to name a few Toddrick Young, Avonta Shaw, and seniors Jason Holland and Xavier Hicks on the anchor. That the 4x100 and 4x 200meter relay team, those two relays would be among the favorite if the state championships were held today. I believe the Mustangs under Davis are laying a foundation to bring this program back to where it was, when Roosevelt would be the drawing card even when they had colleges there. At the State track meet this year in the 3A Division we should see a familiar battle between Roosevelt and Dallas Madison for the Championships. Madison brings some history with them also. The Pitts boys Donovan and Tim, Byron Sweat, but that’s another article for anther time. On another front. A little birdie told me that one of DISD’s well known coaches took the buy out. If that little birdie is correct that would leave one of DISD’s most popular programs without a head football coach and athletic director. Another note… Keep your eye open. If you think there are too many schools in Oak Cliff, wait until next year when they re-open Wilma Hutchins. It wouldn’t surprise me to see some schools not have enough boys to fill a football team. And we’re still trying to open buildings. Buildings
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2011 ParaDe oF CHaMPIoNs “4a CHaMPIoNsHIP” CoMMUNITy HoNors kIMBall kNIgHTs Boys’ BaskeTBall CHaMPIoNs By: BeTTye wIllIaMs “kaTT” The Kimball Knights High School boys’ basketball team are the grand winners of the State 4A Championship. The Elite News and the Kimball High School Booster Club sponsored a parade and rally for the Knights this
lowing the parade which featured entertainment by artist “Pooca LeRoy and Feezy,” the Color Guards, National Anthem, moment of silence for the Tsunami victims, cheerleaders, Latin dancers, Troups, Carla Ranger’s trophy presentation, sponsors recognition, and closing remarks by Jordan Blair,
Kimball High School Cheerleaders and Majorettes performing at rally past Saturday. Parents, students, alumni, booster club members, and the community lined the parade route on Saturday to congratulate the Justin F. Kimball High School boy’s basketball team on their 4A State Championship victory. The parade, featured school bands, cheerleaders, drill teams, clubs, nearby schools, car clubs and organizations. Other participants were Dallas Mayor Dwaine Caraway, Senator Royce West, District 6 Trustee Carla Ranger, Mayor Candidate Ron Natinsky, Dallas Police Chief David Brown, and many other entries were among the many that drove or walked the parade route. The parade was organized by Elite News publisher Jordan Blair and the Kimball High School Booster Club, with the support of community businesses and organizations. A rally was held immediately fol-
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the principal, and Earl Jones. Dallas Mayor Dwaine Caraway, Senator Royce West, District 6 Trustee Carla Ranger, and mayoral candidate Ron Natinsky, all saluted the team and its coaches and praised the team for an outstanding season exemplified by wins on the court and good sportsmanship throughout the season. Elite News would like to thank the sponsors, Coke Cola, All Ready Gear, Golden Gate Funeral Home and Dallas County Schools. Special recognition goes to the Elite News staff, volunteers, Tamika Stevenson and the Kimball Knights Booster Club, Vet Club, Freedom Chevrolet, Kimball High School Staff, Championship Auto, moderator for the rally (K104 jock “GSpook”) and the community’s involvement. See Pictures on the next page.
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