Deadwyler, Class of 1978, was a multi-sport athlete for the Vikings’ cheerleading and gymnastics teams. During her senior year as a gymnast, she medaled in four events in County, and medaled in five events in State. That same year, she won the State Champion All-Around title. She was honored to share the Viking Award her senior year with her dear friend Mary Lou Watson. Following her graduation from Lakeside, Deadwyler attended Agnes Scott College for two years and then transferred to Georgia Tech. While at Tech, she was Captain of the Cheerleading Squad. During her senior year, they went to Nationals and finished 10th. She graduated from Tech with a degree in Industrial Management and was on the Dean’s List multiple times. She was a Little Sister of the fraternity Sigma Nu, where she became the fraternity Sweetheart. Deadwyler has worked in Information Technology for most of her career. However, after getting her Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Reformed Theological Seminary, she worked as a missionary in Peru for six years. She’s a two-time cancer survivor and has depended on God’s faithfulness to get her through the tough trials.
Cantrell, Class of 1977, was a multi-sport athlete for the Vikings’ gymnastics, diving and cheerleading teams. After diving for one year as an eighth grader, she made a return during her senior year to help lead Lakeside to a state title. Cantrell earned two varsity letters on the cheerleading team as a junior and senior, and was a four-year varsity letterman in gymnastics. During her time on the gymnastics team, Cantrell helped lead the Vikings to four consecutive state titles from 1974-77. Following her graduation from Lakeside, Cantrell attended the University of Georgia and continued her gymnastics career. She was a four-year letterman with the Bulldogs, and was captain during her senior year. She also helped lead the Bulldogs to an AIAW Championship in 1980, and was instrumental in the implementation of Title IX at UGA. Cantrell then worked at the Atlanta Athletic Club as the Women’s Athletic Director, running the gymnastics programs. She later went to the Lovett School and coached gymnastics and diving for six years. Now, Cantrell is a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines and lives in McDonough.
Cantrell, Class of 1975, was a four-year lettermen on the Lakeside gymnastics team from 1971-1975. Each of these years, her team won the state championship under the leadership of Dr. Lucia Norwood. Cantrell competed in all four championship events, but specialized on the balance beam and floor exercise, winning several state and county medals. She was a recipient of both the Coaches and Viking Awards. After graduating from Lakeside, Cantrell attended Florida State University where she became a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and a member of the FSU Flying High Circus. Cantrell also spent time as the football team’s mascot “Susie Seminole”. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health and Physical Education with a minor in Coaching. After college, Cantrell taught in Dekalb County Schools for four years and coached the Varsity Gymnastics teams at Briarcliff and Lithonia High School. She later created the Gainesville School of Gymnastics in Gainesville, GA. She has owned and directed this business for 35 years and recently sold it and retired. Cantrell has been happily married to Tommy Bragg for 38 years and has three children.
The Lakeside High School Sports Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring the rich history and achievements of high school athletes who graduated from Lakeside High School in Atlanta, Georgia.
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