Byrdtown Academy - Challenger Yearbook (Hartsville, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1971 volume:

THE 1971 CHALLENGER BYRDTOWN ACADEMY HARTSVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA VOLUME I PEOPLE—7 ORGANIZATIONS—30 ADVERTISEMENTS—33 Marks the beginning GROUNDBREAKING—The ground breaking (.t our school was in June 1970. Here are a few of the people that made our school possible. By this picture we can see that we have come a long way. The people in the community have built this school. We are very proud of our school and for what it stands. We have met many challenges this year. Our lives have changed in many different ways. We have met many new people and made many new friends. This is a very small school, but loved by all. We will see this school progress to a very large one, that our children will come to and love as much as we do. Left to Right: Linda Flowers, Mrs. Paul Flowers, Mrs. Josephine Tolson, Mrs. Miriam Griggs, Mrs. Lyvian Chapman. Carroll Chapman, Conard Sherrill, Donald Byrd, Charles Wallace, Richard Griggs, Sam Wallace, Cephas Howie, Clyde Parker, Paul Flowers, Eugene Byrd. Mr. Paul Flowers Those Who Made It Possible! The staff of the CHALLENGER takes great pride in dedicating the 1970-1971 volume of the CHAL- LENGER to Mr. Paul Flowers for his work and co- operation for the CHALLENGER and the develop- ment of BYRDTOWN ACADEMY. He is not only a dedicated leader, but he is also a helpful and sincere guide to the student body. To you Mr. Paul Flowers whom we respect for the example you have set for us in the everyday school life, we give you our sincere thanks. We the yearbook staff of Byrdtown Academy have chosen to have our first yearbook in REMEMBERANCE of Mr. Eugene Byrd. He worked very hard helping build our school and he will always be remembered as someone who was very dedicated in getting our school started. Mr. Eugene Byrd 3 4 Students On Campus! Routine activities in a day at Byrd town Academy! One of our favorite sports is VOLLEYBALL! The first graders check books out the library. Grant enjoys the microscope. Administration and Faculty In this our first year the enthusi- astic leadership of our Headmaster, Mr. Richard Griggs, was tremen- dously contagious. Being a lifelong resident of the community, he has the student, the school, and the over-all academis outlook at heart. Mrs. Cranford performs many important duties! Mrs. W. H. Godfrey teaches math in the fifth and sixth grades. She has proved to be a real asset to the school. The first grade is taught by Mrs. P. Moody. She is a graduate of the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Elaine Rhynes enjoys teaching the Kindergarten. Another kindergarten teacher is Mrs. Miriam Griggs. Mrs. Nevin Cabe, a “busy” woman, teaches the fifth and sixth graders and typing. She received her B.A. degree from Brenau College and her M.F.A. from the University of Georgia. 9 The Faculty has high goals. Mrs. Edna Rudisell, third grade teacher, is a graduate of Coker College. A popular teacher among the high school students, Mrs. Patsy B. Mattews teaches I Mrs. Gillian, a fifth and sixth Mrs. Brenda Griggs, A grade teacher, enjoyed her science teacher, was an asset students very much. to school. A great help in the fifth and sixth graders is Mrs. Amelia Smith. 10 Miss Lula Robinson teaches the fourth graders. She is a graduate of Winthrop College. The second grade is taught by Miss Ottie Lee Robinson, who received her degree from Winthrop College. Mr. Tommy Blackmon, a graduate of The University of South Carolina, has enjoyed teaching math and economics. Mrs. Ann Marie Hunter teachers French and English. She is a grad- uate of Erskine College. Mr. Dick Allison, a graduate of Davidson College, enthusiastically taught science. 1) The Juniors look forward to being proud Seniors. Junior class officers: left to right. Dean Byrd, Treasurer; Debbie Tolson, Secretary; Donna Byrd, Vice-President; Tommy Smith, President Dean Byrd Donna Byrd 12 Juniors get ready to “take off’ on an educational excursion. The juniors find typing very interesting. Tommy Smith Iris Tice Debbie Tolson 13 The Sophomores made a big impact on Byrdtown Academy. Marcia, Mona, and Cookie laze in the sun after a hard day in class. Tenth Grade Officers: Left to right, Rita Byrd—Treasurer; Freda Byrd—President; Lynn Chapman—Secretary; Judy Chapman—Vice-President U The tenth graders contribute their many talents by putting together our yearbook. 16 Rita, Marcia, and Cookie show doubt about an answer on a test question. Kathy Ingram Marcia Jacobs Grant Johnson 17 The Freshmen Class Is a Real Asset to our school. Steve Atkinson Dale Byrd Sherry Howie Freshman Class Officers: left to right: Cheryl Johnson, President; Vickie Smith, Vice-President; Pam Tolson, Secretary-Treasurer 18 John Howie Cheryl Johnson Vickie Smith Pam Tolson The Eight Graders Became involved in the school’s activities Teresa Griggs Cherri Johnson Lynn Johnson By 1:30 the students are ready to go home. Eighth Grade Officer: Left to right: Cherri Johnson, Secretary; Mitchell Ingram, Treasurer; Teresa Griggs, Vice-President; Lynn Johnson, President Mitchell Ingram Leon O’Neal Phil Watson Lynn Johnson can’t hide her surprise when she finds she has won—not one, but twro prizes in the magazine sales contest 21 Seventh graders are happy to be included in the high school. Seventh Grade Officers: Left to right: John Byrd, President; Woody Johnson, Vice-President; Debbie Smith, Secretary; Dawn Byrd, Treasurer Projects play a big role in seventh grade. Dawn Byrd John Byrd Woody Johnson Debbie Smith Kim Smith 22 Sixth graders are anxious to learn. Much interest is aroused by the Hobby Show. Are you sure you know what you are doing:? Mike Atkinson Mike Dees Ricky Griggs Mitchell Parker Anna Sherrill John Sherrill Herbie Smith Mark Timms Linda Faye O’Neal The fifth grade—a lively group! Gosh, That’s the hardest problem I’ve ever seen! Louise Amerson Ann Godfrey Grover Johnson Tina Parker Derrick Smith Chris Talbert Tim Wiley Steve Williamson 24 The fourth grade is eager to learn. Everyone who likes to study—smile! Billy Atkinson Angela Byrd Glenda Byrd Van Chapman Wanda Howie Terri Johnson Gayle Odom Wendy Smith 25 Under the careful eye of Mrs. Rudisell, the third graders learn readin; ritin; and ’rithmetic. David Atkinson Wayne Atkinson WTilbur Delorme Tina Godfrey Todd Griggs Cindy Howie Calvin Johnson Wendy Johnson Roy Parker David Smith Marie Strong Angie Tolson 26 Frankie Wallace Russell W’allaee David Williamson Second graders become old pros at the business of getting an education. Wynne Atkinson Wanda Beasley Claudette Byrd Harold Howie Donna Johnson Nolen Johnson Tarthis Sherrill Mike Smith Timmy Smith Miss Robinson’s class shows enthusiasm to learn. The first grade is full of Anticipation!!! William Byrd Vince Gainey Johnny Knight Kelly Smith Claudette Strong: Donna Tiller Scott Timms Dawn Winburn Billy finds the library has a lot of good books. Kindergarten prepares students for grammar school. I can fish better than you can! Wendy Adams Johnny Beasley Randy Cranford Tamsie Delorme 29 The Annual Staff Mr. Morgan discusses “The Challenger” with Mrs. Matthews and Freda. The annual staff listens with much inter- est Mona helps with the typing. Our editor, Freda, thinks about the year- book. The yearbook staff looks at the layout sheets for the first time. 30 The Officers of Our Student Body The Student Body. Left to Right: Tres.— Debbie Tolson, Sec.—Donna Byrd, Vice Pres.—Harold Byrd, Pres.—Judy Chapman Our Student Council. All the studying pays off for the Honor Roll students! First Row—Left to Right: Woody Johnson, Teresa Cheryl Johnson, Lynn Chapman, Kim Smith, Debbie Griggs, John Byrd, Donna Byrd, Cherri Johnson Back Smith. Row: Left to Right—Steve Atkinson, Lynn Johnson, 32 The French Club under the sponsorship of Mrs. Hunter tries to have programs of interest to French students. Pictured are Mrs. Hunter, on first row, front to rear, Marcia Jacobs, Lynn Chapman, Cookie Howie. Next Row: Rits Byrd, Mona Coker, Judy Chapman. It matters not What you are thought to be, but what you are. Syrus (circa 42 B.C.) SONOCO PRODUCTS COMPANY Hartsville, S.C. Johnson’s Oil Co. Society Hill Hwy. Advertisements. . . BROWN- PENNINGTON- ATKINS FUNERAL HOME Established 1915 Serving The Pee Dee Since 1865 J. L. Coker Co. “MORE THAN A STORE—AN INSTITUTION” Hartsville, S.C. 332-8131 pet MILK PKOOUCTS DIVISION 1722 W. Carolina Av. 332-7527 Paragon Press your yearbook publisher Representatives Rill Mnrrran Compliments of Piggly Wiggly luui PdU Cary Crouch Pete Weber P. 0. Box 44 Columbia, S.C. 34 Compliments of Brown’s Hartsville, S.C. WHSC NUMBER “l” in Darlington County Compliments of 60 Minute Cleaners Hartsville Furniture Company Galleries 332-9041-9042 332-7577 Bank Accounts % «at draw interest AT The Bank of Society Hill Society Hill, S.C. Compliments of Myrtle Griggs Beauty Shop Hartsville, S.D. 332-8921 35 Suburban Propane Gas 1339 Carolina Ave. Compliments of Sou Aeut Bank of Hartsville 1268 Carolina Ave. Compliments of Quality Hardware Southern Office Supply BEST WISHES AND “The Pupil’s Choice” COMPLIMENTS OF GARY E. BYRD, JR. 36 COMPLIMENTS OF S. P. COKER CO. and Compliments of GIN ECONOMY DRUG INC. 1363 Carolina Ave. COMPLIMENTS OF KLOPMAN MILLS INC. SOCIETY HILL PLANT Poison’s Jewelry John Poison, owner 1343 Carolina Ave. Watches Repaired Rings Sized SEGARS Chevrolet-Cadillac Co. Inc. Hwy 15 S. Hartsville, S.C. 37 Compliments of The McCuen Morrell COBLE DAIRY Real Estate Company PRODUCTS 1312 Carolina Ave. Since 1942 FLORENCE, S.C. Compliments of Hamrick’ INS Super Market 816 Patrick Hwy. TOMMY’S ESSO STATION Carolina Ave. at 4th Street Hartsville, S.C. Freeman Smith Quality Jewelers Hartsville, S.C. 38 Harrison Specialty Company Wholesale Drugs—Candies—Specialties 271 Grove St. Darlington Johnson’s Arco Service Center Hwy 15 N. Hartsville, S.C. Compliments of Olin Grant Paint and Tile Hartsville, S.C. Compliments of Compliments of Kimbrell’s Furniture Co. TOM SMITH’S FARM Rt 1 Hartsville 1353 Carolina Ave. Hartsville, S.C. 332-6591 Compliments of Member of NFO (National Farmer’s Organization) Phone No. 332-5443 Claude’s Service Station 39