Class of 2005
John Marlow 1957 – Athlete
Jim Cameron 1967 - Athlete
Francis Brooks Jr 1968 – Athlete
Sonja Osborne 1979 - Athlete
Warren Miller - Contributor
John Marlow
Graduating Class of 1957
Athlete & Contributor
John Marlow was a three sport athlete that excelled in football, basketball, and track and field. In football he was on the 1956 undefeated team that were District 10 champions. In basketball he held the career total points record and team captain. In track and field he was district champion for discus. After graduation, he attended the University of Virginia where he earned three letters in football and track & field. After college he returned to Warren County where he served as mayor of Front Royal 1982-1990 and on the board of supervisors for thirteen and a half years.
Quote from John: "What your mind conceives and believes, you can achieve - but you will do more."
Jim Cameron
Graduating Class of 1967
Athlete
Jim Cameron was a four sport athlete that excelled in football, basketball, baseball, and track and field. He was named all district, all region, and all state in football in 1966. He was a member of the district championship football team of 1966. He was a member of the district championship baseball team of 1966 & 1967. He was a multi sport letter winner and a starter in all four sports.
Quote from Jim: "Set your personal goals high. Don't accept second best and let God be a big part of your life."
Francis Brooks Jr
Graduating Class of 1968
Athlete
Burrell was standout athlete in both football and basketball. He was all are football in 1966 & 1967 and all area basketball in 1967 & 1968. He was Winchester Star basketball player of the year in 1968. Francis was the first wildcat ever to score more than 1000 points in basketball. After graduation he served the community and athletics in many ways. He was a President of the parks and recreation department, President of the Front Royal midget football league, and vice president of the the Babe Ruth baseball league.
Quote from Francis's wife after her husband's passing : "Burrell would have told the young people to trust in God and always strive to do your best in whatever you do."
Sonja Osborne
Graduating Class of 1979
Athlete
Sonja was standout athlete in both softball and basketball. She was a 1000 point scorer in basketball and she was named basketball's District MVP in 1977 & 1978. She was all region in 1978 & 1979 and was named Winchester Star's Basketball player of the year in 1978 & 1979. Sonja was names all district in softball in 1976 through 1979 and she was apart of the two softball region championship teams (76/77).
Quote from Sonja: "Work hard to be the best you can be and enjoy this time with friends and family."
Warren Miller
Contributor
Warren was a member of the 1953 Little League World Series Team making a name for himself as the "Home Run King" by hitting the longest ball in Little League history at the old Little League World Series field in Williamsport, PA. He was selected on the Babe Ruth Baseball All-Stars all three years he played and was a member of the State Champion Babe Ruth Team in 1956. Warren came to Warren County High School in the fall of 1954. He played on the JV Basketball and JV Baseball teams while in the 8th grade and on the Varsity Basketball and Varsity Baseball teams throughout his high school years lettering all years in both sports. While in high school, he also played on the State Champion American Legion Team in 1957 and the rummer-up State Champion Team in 1958. Following high school graduation, Warren went on to play for the Baltimore Orioles and the Cleveland Indians. When he was drafted into the Army, he served his time playing on the Army baseball team in Hawaii. Warren became interested in photography while in service and pursued this hobby when he came home. His lifelong love for sports continued and he soon began both umpiring and photographing sports and at one point even sponsored and managed the Front Royal Oaks Baseball team, a forerunner of the Front Royal Cardinals. He also worked full time in the environmental field at Avtex and then later at DuPont. Warren started his own photography business in 1977 and has continues to support Warren County sports by providing complimentary photographs throughout the years for Warren County's football programs and school yearbooks.
Quote from Warren: "Whatever you do - give it 100%."