Aiken High School - Hornet Yearbook (Aiken, SC)

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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.

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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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The pep hand, led by Kcnnie Gaver. plavs during the half while the cheering sec tion keeps time by chipping. I he heerleaders. hoping to win, wale I with interest as the team warms up Indore the game. LIFE had resumed his place in llie shy. and I lie snow had disappeared. Nothing remained hut a few half-melted snowmen. By March the juniors had ordered their class rings and were looking forward to the ring-robe ceremony in May. I he seniors, meanwhile, were burning the midnight oil to prepare term papers to meet the requirements of exacting faculty members. April ... a time when spring is in the air and a young man s fancy turns to love. On many days study halls were held on the back campus beneath the pines, where students could escape from the sweltering heat of the classrooms. A gay and festive May Day and the much anticipated Junior-Senior were the major events ol May. I he juniors, alter much work and planning, were very proud of their decorations and the grand orchestra ol I ony lorry. On June 2 I lonor Day was held. I he seniors who had won scholarships and other outstanding students were recognized. Hnally the day ol graduation arrived . . . June 3. 1958. 1 hose who had studied so hard, who had entered the brand new building as freshmen, who had participated in the various school activities, and who had brought honors to the school were leaving the halls ol Aiken I ligh. some to further their education in the many colleges available to them and others to obtain jobs. Before llic boll rings some of llio boys gather on tbe back campus lo talk alnnil tlirir activities an l llic happenings ol llie day. Industrious juniors, Jennie l‘osier and Pal Beatty, work on a Valentine bulletin lx ard for their homeroom.