Calhoun Academy - Sword N Shield Yearbook (Saint Matthews, SC)

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People, We Can Feel It; Love Is Everywhere Zap! As soon as we walk through the doors at Calhoun Academy a distinctive atmosphere hits us smack in the face. Our school itself is a symbol of achievement through co- operation of people, jet-propelled to infinite heights of at- tainment. Even though it is just a little red schoolhouse with twelve classrooms, faces reflect such abstract qualities as appreciation, determination, and power-packed ambition. Overworked teachers give all they have, and more, to the education of the people of tomorrow. Homework still plagues students. Shakespeare bequeaths time-consuming assignments to his analyzers. Algebra equa- tions tend to warp the mind, and the basis of geometry is still formed by endless numbers of postulates. Getting down to the nitty-gritty of life at Calhoun Academy, accomplishment overrules study hours. Victory and defeat, on the soccer field or the basketball court, mold determi- nation and synthesize invaluable team spirit. The enthusiasm of a teacher, the concern of a coach, the benevolence of a friend—“people, you can feel it, love is everywhere. Mrs. Milly McLauchlin seems to have some weird scheme that is shared by several attentive comrades. Swiping a donut, subfreshman Jim Dantzler tries to escape, but does not elude M rs. Elaine Haigler’s watchful eye. 11

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With gleeful faces, the Cavaliers frolic alxmt Wade Hampton’s gym after winning a victory that gives them the trophy. The boys roar Two Bits”; this unique cheering squad boosts the girls and amuses its audiences. Scraped knees and aching bones accompany many recesses, but with the tender loving care of her teacher, Carol Furtick smiles. 10 I

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Laboratory equipment and scientific wonders captivate Mary Frances Buyck during an earth science experiment. Intently concentrating, Elizabeth Fairey makes up an English test in the lonely teachers’ lounge. Academics Battered brains hover over volumes late one night before tomorrow's exam. Confusing theories increase the complexity of comprehension. Everyone undergoes these experiences. But Calhoun Academy, in its first year, has instilled a feeling of pride for its academics. A heated argument, an editorial, or just a general discussion, widens our sphere of scholastic depth. New courses develop different angles in the life of an indi- vidual. The routine of school, which usually becomes grind- ing, is animated by thoughtful teachers willing to exceed their duty and students eager to learn. Scholastics are a very relevant portion of our curriculum; hard work in a friendly atmosphere dawns on a new era, the one of Calhoun Academy. is