Mauldin High School - Reflections Yearbook (Mauldin, SC)

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'wi' J' YT' , v J , wh I This year's winner is Student Council member, Duane Orr, crowns this year's Mr. Mere ry Christmas. Kevin Sparks and Cathy Gilstrap took this year's honors by collecting the most pennies during the contest. iPhoto hy Robert Freemanj His eyes filled with wonder Steven Moore, freshman, looks on attentively as the cho- rus and strings perform their Christmas music. iPhoto by Jimmy Furukawal J! -1 217 Party all the time! Students quickly caught the Christmas fever and spent their last day exchang- ing gifts, enjoying snacks and planning for the up- coming weeks. iPhoto by Nancy Smithj Christmas

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'Tis The Season. MHS Celebrates . . . We've been good, but we can't wait . . . Students and their families ushered in the Christmas season the day after Thanksgiving. All over Mauldin, deco- rations went up and colored Christmas tree lights could be seen through living room windows. Even riding through Mauldin during Christmas gave folks a thrill. The streets had been garbed in bright red and green. The Whatley tree stood tall, adorned with colorful lights. It was be- ginning to look a lot like Christmas. Local churches sponsored special pro- grams and activities for the community. Messiah Luthran had a children's pag- eant followed by an adult musical. Mauldin First Baptist held a special Christmas Eve communion and a Christmas dinner. Mauldin Methodist Youth went caroling and, as always, the advent candles were lit on the lawn of the church. Christmas activities at school made those long days before vacation a little All dressed up and nowhere to go Stu- dents geared towards the holidays as they real- ized vacation was near. Freshman, Jennifer Maine, watches the program in the library Friday before vacation. iPhoto by Robert Freeman? Burrrr! Despite the cold, FCA members still managed to get out and spread some Christmas cheer. Chris Windy and Mark McCall carol at Miller Oaks. iPhoto by Greg Wyatt! 38 Christmas more bearable. The Student Council sponsored Mr. and Ms. Merry Christ- mas and 'a Goodwill Tree. The FCA went Christmas caroling and collected toys and made a donation to the local toys for tots. The chorus and other groups banded together to put on Maul- dinis annual Christmas program. Final- ly, it was Fridayg the countdown to Christmas vacation. Anxiously students waited. Between the exchanging of gifts and the tedious arrangement of a mountain of early dismissals, the Christmas program went on as usual. The band played and the chorus sang. The orchestra performed a variety of Christmas tunes. The wrestling team demonstrated techniques and those Faithful Few who stayed found it very interesting. New Years rapidly followed and stu- dents wistfully looked back and won- dered why time flew by so fast. Alicia Brown

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Bored . Whats Your Hobby? When there's absolutely nothing else to do, there's always one alternative . . . a hobby. This special pursuit that often is done in spare time, is popular for people of all ages either as a form of relaxation or entertainment. Build- ing models and wrestling provided Andy Lyda with a challenge that never bored him. Joey Blocker enjoyed mo- torcycle riding because it's wild! Burny Palmer, on the otherhand, pre- ferred to sit around. Laura Deal, who has ridden horses ever since she could walk, felt riding enabled her to relax and forget her problems. Teachers also like to occupy their free time with something of interest. Ms. June Shealy loved to read murder my- steries, go hiking, and sewing. While Mr. Tom Nasser played tournament bridge for mental exercise, grew orchids for mental satisfaction, and played pool just for fun. Everyone should try to do something to look forward to their lei- sure time. , said Dr. Nasser. But not all people do have hobbies. Karen Phillips said, I've attempted things but they become too complicated and I then got bored from them easily. Hobbies take some finding. There is one out there for everyone, but people have to look around for it. So next time you're bored or frustrated, just take a look around. A hobby could just be the answer. Mary Karam Two ball in the corner pocket. Dr. Tom Nas- ser shows off his expertise at pool, a hobby he often plays just for the fun of it. iPhoto by Mary Karaml 40 Hobbies And in this corner Kathline Synder and Melonie Burell have it out in the hallway. Wres- tling was also a popular hobby among many. iPhoto by Mary Karaml Peace Baby! Partying was a mutual hobby among these fellas. iPhoto by Ed Dodson!