Aiken High School - Hornet Yearbook (Aiken, SC)

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LIFE During llic 57- 58 school year a variety of rock and roll music was played. Among the favorites heard at the youth center after football games were Searching. “Chances Are. and “Tammy. Many dances in the form ol the “shag.” “bop.” and “chicken” were created by the students. During the fall, however, entertainment was not confined solely to the football field. Available for the students enjoyment were the local theaters, featuring such films as Pal Joey. “The Ten Commandments. “Sayonara. and “Raintree County. After shows many students headed for favorite drive-ins for a snack, while others took the long way home. November found students looking forward to the Thanksgiving holidays. One of the events during this vacation was the canteen dance with Willie Wilson and his Combo furnishing the music. I he merry month of December heralded the coming of another vacation . . . two weeks of Christmas festivities, parties, informal get-togethers, and extra lime with families and friends. At one of its regular meetings in the hand room, the student council discusses ways to better Aiken High. I he t ainera catches seniors Bobby Spivey. Skipper Perry, and Irvin Summer on the hack campus during lunch | eriod.

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Tlie Aiken High basketball team nervously waits for the game to get under way. Seniors Kennie Gaver, Paul Moore. Charlie Underwood, Everett Summerall. Pony McCreight, Don Freiday, Kay Coffey, and Arthur Gregory represent Aiken I ligh us student Rotarians this year.

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STUDENT January 1958. came in with celebration, song, and many resolutions for the new year. Following close on the heels of this jovial season were the dreaded mid-term examinations. While the students crammed for the exams, they were also anticipating the coming basketball season. Snow in Aiken, February 13. 1958! Surprised students awoke to find their usually green surroundings enveloped in a dazzling blanket of white. I lovvever by 3:05 old Sol Seniors and sophomores prepare for tlie jump which will start the intramural game. Mike McMillan practices as announcer for the Junior Pollies. Dick Caney records Don I reiday s and Barry Booths orders for invitations as I ony Hamilton. Paul Moore, ( arolyn Holly, Luannc Sanders and Mary Virginia W ahl chat and study and Skipper Perry sleeps.