Portsmouth Sports Club Jamboree
The 69th Annual Jamboree of the Portsmouth Sports Club was held at the Renaissance Hotel. President James Short introduced Mayor Kenneth Wright, who provided the official welcome from the City of Portsmouth. Jack Ankerson, Master of Ceremonies, presented the award winners and scholarship recipients. Ms. Nancy Lieberman, the feature speaker, gave an inspiring speech focusing on the scholarship winners, telling them that a great player is one who strives to make their teammates great. Three members of 1950 Woodrow Wilson football team were also in attendance. Jack Welsby received honors as the Club Member of the Year.
From left: President of the Sports Club Foundation Todd Rose, Paul Vestal, and Executive Director of Portsmouth YMCA Richard Wentz
From left: Portsmouth Commissioner of Revenue Franklin Edmondson, Kathy Edmondson, Merrill Craig, State Senator John Cosgrove, and Chairperson of the Chesapeake School Board Christie Craig.
From left: Executive Director of Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Eddie Webb, Jack Ankerson, James Short, and Richard Wentz
1950 Woodrow Wilson football players from left: Phillip Richards, Dr. Hal McCarter (seated), and Joe Campbell