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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1975 volume:

3f 1975 Sword 'N' Shield Calhoun Academy Saint Matthews South Carolina Volume 5 Activities................... 6 Student Life................ 8 Tacky Day...................10 Sports.............................20 Football...........................21 Cheerleaders.......................23 Basketball.........................24 4 Acadei nics........................28 English...........................30 History...........................32 Language..........................34 Math..............................36 Science...........................38 People............................40 Teachers.........................41 Seniors..........................46 Upper Classmen...................52 Lower Classmen...................62 CONTENTS I t yfu ni emSeaakti J P ip r ft - V % ;i r. 0 5 ? V 9 y A %... 'o;v % n o,H,S ©y S e J 1' OJ ' X - rt'%, Th $ is page T Student Life 9 11 GROUPS Faces in the Crowd ... Faces in the Crowded Faces ... Crowded Faces ... Crowded Faces ... Crowded Faces ... Organization was the key to the success of the yearbook. Trying out her newfound skills on a layout, Brenda Porth crops a picture. Business manager, Claire Wannamaker is busy managing. Annual Made It By the time you read this the annual will probably have already been printed. But “printed is much easier said than done. Working together, a very few. Very dedicated members of the staff brought a dream of the past into reality. A staff with no experiance had it's humble begin- nings back in September when a meeting was called for all students who cared enough to work. These few stu- dents gathered in a workroom equipped with a tape player, a 1950 radio and no trash cans. These students really got to know each other at two o'clock, in the morning while trying to meet the first deadline. They also got to know every AM radio station in the eastern hemi- sphere. But, all in all, they decided that it was all worthwhile. ROW ONE-|ohn Hane (editor), Elizabeth Fairey, Robin Stone, Libby Green, )ane Carson, Renee Buyck, ROW TWO-Charlene tones, Laurie Zimmerman, Luci—Neal Wannamaker, Mary Stewart Knight, Clarie Wannamaker, Wendy Culclasure, ROW THREE—Melody Inabinet Sara Stab- ler, Lyn Hane, Steve Ridgeway, Krulien Fairey, Y.J. Pryor 14 Beta Bees Busily Buzz This year the Beta Club took on seven new memoers ... the initiation was planned by the old members and the advisor, Mr. Jeff Reid. It was decided that these soph- omores would be Beta Bees. The Bees had to take part in several activities, including eating honey in front of the entire school. Afterwards everyone got started with various projects in order to go to the State Beta Convention where they had a marvelous time. The club officers are President Ken Feryus, Vice-Presi- dent Susie Lowder, and Secretary-Treasurer Rose Mary Inabinet. Beta Bees Claire Wannamaker and Mary Stewart Knight are buzzing about their initiation. ght-ROW ONE-Renee Buyck, Rama Hooper. Glenda Chastain. Ken Feryus. Betsy Banks, Claire Wannamaker, Greta Buyck T1;n;rW° KrU,,en Fa,rey'. Luci“Neal Wannamaker. Mary Stewart Knight, Windy Culclasure, Katie Byrd, Ann Harvin Whetstone ROW THREE-Advisor, Mr. Jeff Reid, Hence Lake, Charles Coleman, Tina Smoak 15 Lance Expresses Personalities The Lance came to a rolling start this year with a super- duper edition of the Calhoun Academy newspaper that covered every subject from the first football team to the state of Mr. Brandenburg's love life. Many observative students also noticed fewer ads and more news and sport coverage. This was a very welcomed change. Be- cause of the fewer ads, however, the staff was forced to operate on a tight budget. “As the Cotton Crows , a pa- per to paper serial written by the senior English com- position class was the most popular article of the year and provided for many laughs to students who were not to niave to de-cipher the characters. The second edition brought a continuation of the story as well as a report on the valentines of the first and sec- ond grades. Extensive coverage of the four basketball teams made up the bulk of the paper. Much credit for a very successful newspaper year must be given to many active reporters, but especially to Virginia Gressette, Edi- tor, and Mrs. Patricia Morris, advisor. While checking on the status of some overdue coverage stories, editor Virginia Gressette is amused by one of Glenda Chastain's wisecracks. ROW ONE—Hal Dantzler, Robin Stone, Katie Byrd, Virginia Gressette (editor) ROW TWO-Mrs. Moms (advisor), Krulien Fairey, Luci Neal Wanna-maker, Mary Stewart Knight, Wendy Culclasure, Claire Wannamaker, ROW THREE-Y.). Pryor, Elizabeth Fairey, Tina Smoak, Rama Hooper, John Hane, Lyn Hane 16 During a lull Anne Harvin Whetstone refuses to look on as Wallace Walling molests Karen Prickett behind the other candy stand. Student Council is Non—conformist The student council spent the seventy-five school year trying, usually unsuccessfully, to reform old or out-dated rules and regulations that they felt were un-just or not properly enforced. The council gained a whole new pop- ularity with the lower and upper school students when they added fast-selling Rinkles and Super Nuts to their line of quality snacks. Break and lunch always found two or three council members on their toes and very busy tending the illegal hangout , better known as the candy stand. Detention-prone students who loitered here usually found that the other students appreciated the increase in the cleanliness of the bathrooms . The council members did a little work of their own when April showers turned into May Court, as they sponsored one of the best that many long time May Court attenders had seen to date. ROW ONE-Mrs. Milly Mclauchlin (advisor) Anne Harvin Whetstone, Krulien Fairey, lu Ann Wannamaker, (vice-president), Charles Coleman (president) ROW TWO-David Norris, Sned Morris, Ken Feryus, Mary Stewart Knight (sec.-tres.) Marion Gressette, ROW THREE-Pammy Rick- enbaker. Melody Inabenet, Ann Ried, (ohn Wienges, Glenda Chastain 17 Renee Buyck, Glenda Chastain, Lu Anne Wannamaker, Brenda Porth, Becky Green, Betsy Banks, Cindy Carson, Mary Stewart Knight. Cheerleaders Always there to root for their team, the cheerleaders made an effort to boost the school's morale. Smiling and cheering they urged their team on. Once in awhile a girl would forget her cheer, causing the rest of the squad to break out laughing. Head cheerleader this year was Lu Ann Wannamaker. Renee Buyck filled two vacancies left by Lyn Hane and Carol Furtic in midseason. Four of the cheerleaders came from last year's JayVee team The JayVee cheerleaders this year are: Tally K. Wan- namaker, (head), Y.J. Pryor, Annette Walling, Libby Green and Denise Wannamaker. These girls did not stop cheering after the JayVee games were over, they kept right on cheering, helping out the varsity. In defeat as well as victory, these girls' glowing spirits never vanished. Pep Club Pep Club: ROW ONE-Laurie Zimmerman, Wendy Culclasure, Robin Stone, Terri Dennis, Elisabeth Fairey, Gail Heckle, Pammy Rickenbaker, Melody Whetstone, Lori Inabinet, Melinda Griffin, Tina Smoak, ROW TWO-Brenda Porth, Lu Ann Wannamaker, Susie Lowder, Krulien Fairey, lane Carson, Melody Inabinet, Mary Jo Wannamaker, Sara Stab- ler, Charlene Jones, Vanda Jumper, Tammy Heape, Beth Inabinet, John Wienges, Luci Neal Wannamaker, Wayne Rast, Clarie Wannamaker, Ed Morris, David Norris, Larry Williams, Martin Banks, Hal Dant ler, ROW FOUR-Rama Hooper Bernice Baker, John Hane, David Wannamaker, Mickey Weeks, Jeff Inabinet, Barry Chastain, ROW FIVE-Robert Hick- lin, David Grubbs, Warren Strickland Hence Abdual Lake, Paul Tay- lor, Steven Norris, David Taylor, and that's it! It seemed that, during the course of Thanksgiving, Exams and Christmas vacation, the long strong spirit that all our students had once had, had slowly died. It seemed a hopeless cause to even try to raise it, for even the ever faithful cheerleaders, who fought in vain, could not raise the spirit. A-Ha- says Mrs. Boland. I have the answer! So there you have it. The answer to our dead school spirit. Mrs. Boland had decided to start a pep club. 20 Barry Chastain drives the ball through the Country Day line for a first down. First Year C.A. boys solemnly think over their mistakes in the first half. Football Fumbles An innovation for C.A. in 75 was the initiation of the football program. The transition from soccer to football was developed through the combined efforts of parents, students, and the incredible energies of head coach Frog Freddie Stabler and his assistant coaches Rickey Line and Mr. Ronnie Spigner. Despite the constant efforts and enthusiasm of the players, coaches, cheerleaders and fans the season met failure after failure-the record showing 1-9, even though two pre-season scrimmages had indicated the promise of this young team. C.A. Football spirit has not been dimmed and plans for a victorious team in '75 are currently underway. 21 Head Coach Frog Stabler instructs his team for the play. Smiley Wannamaker, Dave Grubbs, Jeffrey Inabinet, Barry Chastain, Johnny Wienges, Stevie Ridgeway, Buc Weeks, Wayne Rast, Pug Hicklin, Tito Stabler, Bam Gressette, BACK ROW-Warren Strickland, Klondike Zeigler, Rayzor Arant. Wall Wall- ing, Abdual lake. Lizard Feryus, Charlie Coleman, Sarge (Big) Zeigler, and Alphonzo Hane 23 Female Fanatics Find Fame Calhoun Academy had the best players, coach, and of course the best Class A girls' team in the state: But that title didn't come from nothing. These girls spent many trying hours working to improve their field goal per- centage just a little, or to be able to run one more lap without tiring. It all paid off, as the record shows the the girls lost only three conference games all year. The sec- ond greatest victory all year came when the entire school was put on the spot in Holly Hill in front of the whole conference. Our students reacted cooly and this resulted in minimal trouble. The greatest victory all year, and pos- sibly in the school's basketball history came when Cal- houn Academy defeated Lawrence Manning Academy in double overtime. Once again the girls proved that they did not know the meaning of the phrase, number 2 . 24 Boys Basketball Bounces The boys' basketball team did not have a good record this year. But, as is often the case, statistics cannot tell the true story. The boys lost most of their games by no more than two or three points. Most games could have gone either way. But the players never seemed to lose their high spirits. They took defeat with dignity and did not gloat over their victories. The games that were won were exuberant occasions and the losses only made the victo- ries taste sweeter. 25 M5KE 7WL 26 27 COO RID HISTOKY -S-3-X-V-i-S'l-W- Joe Smith exemplifies the headaches that English can often cause. Mrs. Duensing interupts her reading period long enough to pose for a class picture. 30 Karen Prickett and Nancy Spigner utilize their lunch period by cram- ming for the fifth period English test. Mrs. Patricia Morris studies a mistake on a seventh grader's composition. 31 History Is Hectic Danny Hane takes notes while Miss Goddard lec tures on the American Revolution in South Carolina Lu Brooks poses so the photographer can get a good picture of somebody studying a history book. 32 Seventh graders listen attentively as Miss Goddard explains the next day's history test. Johnny Hane finds entertainment by taking pictures of himself during world history class. 33 Science Is Supersti mulating Mrs. McLauchlin begins class as she enters the room, wasting not a minute. Dissecting a pig, Charles Coleman decides that not only people are hard-headed. Even the bacteria and molds have to get into the act in biol- ogy at Calhoun Academy. Intently contemplating the fate of a paramecium in her ad- vanced biology book, Rosie Inabinet does not even realize that her picture is being taken 35 Mrs. Lambert does not tolerate mis-behavior while she is explaining basic sets and sub-sets in her 6th grade math class. 36 Anne Harvin Whetstone uses her industrious characteristics to do her geometry homework during French 1. Mrs. Becky Starnes threatens detention to the photographer, who should be in algebra II. • i • Latin and French Create Individuality Mary Stewart Knight finds time during her Latin II class to talk to a friend. Ted Felder, in the care of Becky Green and Greta Buyck, entertains the French II class. 38 40 Teachers Teach Teachers do teach. But they do much more than this alone. They counsel and advise. They involve themselves in school functions. They become a vital part of the ac- tivities of the school and in the broadening experience of the student's education. Mr line— Uh-h ... Now where was I?' Mrs. Hiott— Sh-h-h-h!!!!!' Mrs. Boland- Parlez-vous francais?' 41 42 Mrs. Hicklin— Now, class, let's quiet down 43 Mr. Calhoun: If you're going to take the picture, take it. If you're not, get out! Mrs. Hicklin: Whatever happened to the days when I was a kid? Mrs. Stabler: I hate it when they take my picture. Miss Goddard: Disgusting! Mrs. Kemp: Boy, they don't miss a trick, do they? Mrs. Chastain. I think my third graders are planning something behind my back. Mrs. Milly: “And then the bacteriophage, by means of pintocytosis, engulfs the pathogenic organism and ... Mrs. Duensing. “No, Honey, two plus two is not five Mrs. Lambert. “Ahh. At last a break from those rambunctious kids 45 Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Seniors Be young. Be foolish, Be happy. —Rebop Kwaku Baah The social, friendly, honest man, Whate'er he be Tis he fulfills great Nature's plan and none but he! —Second Epistle to J. Lapriak Charles Rosie Oh, but love grows where my Rosemary goes. -Mason Macaulay Winnie Hey, tomorrow, where are you going Do you have some room for me? —)im Croche 47 Lyn Laffin iz da sensashun of pheelin' good all over, an' showin' it principally in one spot. —Josh Billings Mary My dear Sir, take any road, you can't go amiss. The en- tire state is one vast insane asylum. Miles from Nowhere Guess I'll take My time Oh, yeah, to reach there. —Cat Stevens Francis 48 Virginia I love Mankind— It's PEOPLE I CAN'T STAND! —Schulz What?—Me worry! Greta Alfred E. Newman Of manners gentle, affections mild— A safe companion, and an easy friend. ... —Alexander Pope What wisdom can you find That is greater than kindness? -Rousseau Becky Tina They say the best men are molded out of mistakes and, for the most part, come much the better for being a little bad. -Shakespere c CD c3 £ A box without hinges, key or lid; Yet a golden treasure inside is hid— —J.R.R. Tolkein What is strength without a double share of wisdom? -Milton Who dare whistle dat way in my palace? Who dare wake up de Emporer? I'll Get De hide frayled off some uh you. Superfly Ron O'neal Friends I gave had both old and young; The ale we drank, the songs we sung; Turn out more ale, turn up the light— I will not go to bed to-nite. —C.H. Webb 50 Varies Lamar Coleman u Erin Brooks Aary Francis Buyck ireta Goodwin Margaret Evelyn Hane Winifred Katherine Hicklin Beverly Ann Duke Kenneth David Feryus Jr. Adrianna Rebecca Green Virginia Florence Gressette We had joy, we had fun .. Margaret Yvonne Lowder Steve Anthony Ridgeway Tina Tyler Smoak Warren Clifton Strickland Clifton Wendall Zeigler Hence Abdual Lake returns to defense after scoring. Mickey Buc Weeks leaps above Willington players and scores two points for the Cavaliers. Juniors Exceed Set Goal These Juniors appear to be intently listening to their chemistry class. Ray Arant Vickie Ayers Bernice Baker Betsy Banks Dennis Bates Katie Byrd Danette Gaskin Rama Hooper Beth Inabinet Hence Lake 52 Ed Morris Karen Prickett Bengi Smoak Nancy Spigner Berley Stabler Faye Wactor Wallace Walling Lu Ann Wannamaker Mickey Weeks Anne Harvin Whetstone Under the direction of Miss Goddard, the Junior class was able to pull together and make the once dim future bright. Jr.-Sr. was financed by the sale of magazines in the fall, which sent their treasury crashing through the $3000 mark. While the boys were supporting the varsity football team, the girls were practicing for a powder puff game. Although they lost to the Seniors, they had a great time. The Juniors' over-powering amount of drive and determination contributed to a very successful year, and, as each Junior class does, they look ahead to their Senior year. The blind leading the blind Bernice Baker and Lu Anne Wannamaker seem to be applying their study hall wisely. S3 Sophomores Utilize Talent for School Betterment To the class of 77 having always displayed uncanny talent and originality, this year proved no letdown. As before, it was one of the smallest classes, but this effec- ted no disability. Rising from this class were three start- ing varsity basketball players, the secretary-treasurer of the Student Council, the Editor, business manager, and photographer of the yearbook, as well as seven Beta Club members. Surprisingly it doesn't end here. The Sophomores were backed with an enthusiasm and spirit Carol Furtick, scorning the abnormal position of the photographer, moves on in light-hearted disgust. that kept the fellow students and teachers alike inspired throughout the '75 school year. This is an unquestion- ably remarkable class, and it is certain they will be heard from loud and clear as CA keeps movin on . Mary Stewart Knight breaks the huddle, looking forward with anticipation to the victory! 54 Mrs. Millie McLaughlin repeats the lesson that Johnny Hane missed while sleeping in biology class. Ren£e Buyck Glenda Chastain Cindy Carson Becky Clement Wendy Culclasure Carol Furtick John Hane Krulien Fairey Mary Stewart Knight Anne Lyons Brenda Porth Linda Rickenbaker Cathy Shannon Earl Sikes Dennis Stoudenmire David Summers Claire Wannamaker Debbie Wannamaker Luci Neal Wannamaker Glen Ward 55 David Brandenburg Mark Bowman jane Carson Terri Dennis Elizibeth Fairey Lori Felder David Grubbs Robert Hicklin Jeff Inabinet Melody Inabinet Ninth Grade Initiated Into High School This year a class full of young people proved to be more than just a roomfull of boys and girls. To Calhoun Academy it gave above it's share of talent to the athletic program as well as it's contributions to the academic and social life. But they directed their energies not only to- wards the school, but also to themselves an an individual class. They exemplified this by making more profit than any other class with their several projects at the annual Harvest Festival. They showed extensive enthusiasm in all aspects of school functions, and helped raise the spirit at the pep rallies. Four new students were welcomed to their ranks this year. Disregarding the photographer, David Taylor listens for the punch line on one of David Brandenburg's crazy insults. 56 The wrath of Mrs. Boland descends upon some poor, lowly, unsuspecting ninth grader. Charlene Jones Debbie Lee Stephen Norris Bonnie Rickenbaker Sandra Rourk Sara Stabler Terry Suttlemyre David Taylor Paul Taylor Annette Walling 57 Eighth Grade Looks Ahead The eighth grade students, who lacked nothing in the way of athletes or scholars, began the year with much enthusiasm. From this class came several excellent foot- ball players, J.V. cheerleaders, and basketball players. They enjoyed a delightful trip away from school to the science museum in Columbia chaperoned by their homeroom teacher, Mrs. Katherine Kemp. This is a class from which we are sure to hear more of in the future. Chris Spigner, Barry Chastain, and Bam Gressette do believe in togetherness. 8th grader, Martin Banks, receives much attention from his female classemates. 58 Lamar Adams Martin Banks Linda Carroll Barry Chastain Hal Dantzler Eddie Etheredge Libby Green Marion Gressette Gail Heckle Elizabeth Hicklin Michael Hill Glenn Inabinet Liz Irick Vanda jumper Becky McNeil Y.J. Pryor Wayne Rast Pammy Rickenbaker james Rucker Rusty Shannon Chris Spigner Robin Stone Denise Wannamaker Mary Jo Wannamaker Larry Williams, Jr. 59 Will Barron Renea Brooks Debbie Clement Susan Rhett Culclasure Alice Dennis Bill Felton Gregory Geiger jackie Griffin Melinda Griffin Danny Hane Jeff Hart Tammy Heape Dale Heckle Sonya Hill Lori Inabinet 60 Michael Ollic William Ott John Porth Ann Reid Richard Smoak Michael Summers Niel Ulmer Carolyn Varnadore Melody Whetstone Seventh Grade Undergoes Change The Seventh grade experienced a drastic change from lower school life to the upper school. This year they are changing classes for the first time. The class participated in the Harvest Carnival in which they decided to have a spook' house. They also took part in the upper school Christmas activities, and for the first time had representa- tives for May Court. These are a few of the activities that the seventh grade participated in this year. Mrs. Morris explains to her seventh graders that compositions must be cohesive. First Graders Begin School Career In late August a new avenue was opened to the first graders. They began to enjoy it after the initial shock and getting to know teachers and homework. The new stu- dents then got down to business with occasional breaks like the Harvest Carnival, Christmas and spring vacations. They also eagerly participated in May Court. Since the primers were given their first privileges they were sorry to start summer vacation. First graders take on a relaxed atmosphere Cathy Amaker Steven Carson Mary Cooley Trent Crider Mark Eichelberger Tate Gressette Brian Heape Rebecca Lee lackson Carl Kestler Rebecca Lesto Kari Line Robert Ollic John Parier Becky Rucker Wallace Wimberly 62 Mirian Leigh Arant Rhonda Barnes Crystal Bell Catherine Carroll Rowdy Culclasure Robin Edwards Susan Felder Donald Gleaton Holly Hart Darlene Hutto Charles Smith Timothy Steadman John Young Thomas Zeigler First Grader Dukes Isgett flags down the photographer, hop- ing to get his picture taken. Deborah Inabinet Rebecca Inabinet Dukes Isgett William Norris Charles Pryor 63 John Arant Yvette Bickley Robin Bozard Cinny Brodie Travis Clement Robert Griffith Lisa Lynn Mike Rast Billy Rucker Heidi Smith Second graders attentively follow as Mrs. Buyck reads to them from their reading book. Mrs. Buyck, always willing to lend a helping hand, demonstrates the ----n,«io( of sound to her students. 64 Ronald Barnes Debbie Brooks Billy Carroll Johnny Felder Glenda Geiger Caroline Gressette David Hane Donna Hodge Anne Lewis Milly Ann McLaughlin Betsy Stack Mark Smith Hamp Thornton Connie Zeigler John Zimmerman Second Grade Extends Education The second graders began advancing their studies of previous years. Although the second year of schooling demanded more study time, they still had leisure. These young scholars had grown a year older and a single year more mature. The second grade instructors were Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. Buyck. The routine school day of the second graders is often interrupted by nu- merous instructional films, which they heartily enjoy. 65 Third Grade Builds Interests The third grade worked diligently under the instruc- tion of their teacher, Mrs. Margaret Chastain. She pro- vided them with interesting lessons in social studies and science, and patiently helped them solve their problems in arithmetic and grammar. With the use of visual aids, such as aquariums and bright posters, learning became fun. Mr. Chastain explains the importance of correct aquarium tempera- ture to her third class. Chip Beckham Joey Bozard Rocky 8ozard Charies Brooks Christine Bums Westly Driggers Wayne Griffith Michael Hart Barry Hill Troy Hood Artie Inabinet Amy Peterkin Chip Pryor Tina Riley Kimberly Shannon Tammy Smoak Amy Wilson Richard Wise David Zeigler Emily Peterkin (not pictured) 66 Fourth Matures The students of the fourth grade found school much different from that of previous years. They were treated like mature individuals and expected to act so. For the first time they were required to take exams, which proved not to be as formidable as they had imagined. More responsibility was placed on them. With the aid of their teacher, Mrs. Perrow and their active imagination, they traveled far and wide. Because of their curiosity, science was a real challenge. Interesting experiments served to answer their many questions. Fourth graders take a break from busy school activities. Lyn Allread lay Amaker Chrissy Barron Hope Bell Tammy Bozard William Brewer John Burns Becky Carroll Sonia Crim Patrick Dent Angie Drigger Anne Felder Robert Buyck Missy Harmon Renee Hart Marilon Heckle Marty Millender Russell Ott Lisa Parish Lynn Parier Anne Rucker Denean Smith Dalton Spigner Stephie Starnes Felicia Ward Mark Webster Beth Zimmerman 67 Susan Arant Ken Banks Karmen Bikley Bonnie Brady Dargan Culclasure Todd Culclasure Martha Edge Deborah Jean Colson La Leon Goza Jane Green Sharon Kestler Cindy Lee David Lewis Erichs Ollic Dode Prickett Richard Rickenbaker Irle Segars Johnnie Shirer Tim Strickland Hester Summers Kenneth Caribou Cheryl Ulmer Jo Ellen Wannamake Carol Whetstone Visits Columbia Under the instruction of Mrs. Stabler the Fifth grade had a very eventful year. She led them in travels to each state, and studied each state in depth. In con- junction with this study they visited the state house and Governor's Mansion in Columbia. They also im- proved their skills in reading and writing, and began applying multiplication. Fifth graders are amused by another student's reply to a question. 68 Sixth Grade Excells Look out for the graduating class of 81 . This year Mrs. Lambert has been preparing them for the giant step into upper school, where they are sure to excell in mind and body. They have increased their knowledge of the outside world through studies concerning Can- ada and Latin America. This class is sure to be an asset to the school and community in the future. During activities period sixth graders enjoy creating. Mark Barron Barry Bates Christine Bozard Lisa Bratton Tim Carn Robbie Carroll Jerry Chastain Deborah Edge William Eichelberger Isabella Fairey Tim Felder Buddy Hicklin Carol Jackson Sherrie Jones Joe Lyons Jimmy Porth Jay Robinson Bennie Rucker Debra Rudd Joe Henry Smith Donelle Spigner Keitt Wannamaker Rusty Wannamaker Dink Williams 69 ADS ADS ADS ADS ADS Thompson ADS ADS ADS Funeral ADS ADS ADS ADS ADS ADS ADS Home ADS ADS ADS ADS ADS Orangeburg, ADVERTISEMENTS South Carolina Congratulations to the CLASS OF 75 70 Get a Career in the fastest growing industry—in the world South Carolina Electric Gas Co. 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( redone- 81 82 (jeoA QmA-O k' £( $ .• JeW Wv'C- (LSUuCm. Oan Aia Mfl U f fvo oj S'Vr fle nAA- frtujck. I n- Oooa«- RwuA-dbutApaAofceL pAWqeL ftickw±( Autographs 87 88 DEDICATION In Memoriam Jeffrey Felkel Death Be Not Proud Though some have called thee mighty and dreadful, for thou art not so. From Rest and Sleep, Which but thy picture be. Much pleasure, then. From thee much more must flow; And soonest our best men with thee do go- One short sleep past, we wake eternally. -John Donne Closing The day is over. But it's not just any day—it's today— this day. Not just any day can be remembered. But today can be. But, more important than remembering today is remembering what has happened to our world today, and what we have made happen in our world. A day in which the world we are a part of has come to mean more to us, and we, more to it. But we cannot dwell in today forever, for soon today will become yes- terday, and tomorrow may change the entire meaning of today. This meaning will be most important if we re- member only what is best remembered. We must also keep in mind that the only pains of remembering—are re- membering the pains. Lookin' Back to what was today; Movin' On to make tomorrow count. 92 93 Epilogue So another year has gone by. It has been a year in which each of us has grown as individuals and also a year in which we all have grown as a whole. Looking back on the 1975 school year from the outside a great deal of ad- vancements and progress has been made. A winning basketball team and the humble beginning of a talented football team all left their marks upon St. Matthews. But from the inside—things that the town would never know—were happening. The struggling spirit of Calhoun Academy was regenerated by the birth of a pep club. The newspaper staff worked hard to come up with a pa- per that had less ads and more and better news. Mrs. Hiott worked her damdest to show the world that people over 30 can be tacky too. The tabooed word YEARbook was unleashed and a totally different ap- proach came into view. Students became aware of the pro's and con's of our system and openly expressed their views on Watergate, resignation, and a “declining economv. Oil embargos, Detroit's cash rebates, presidential par- dons and the Middle East were all as much a part of Cal- houn Academy as was basketball or books. Students postulated the fate of the United States. Now we are moving on to do what we can. 94 Afterword To start with I would just like to say that, after returning to St. Matthews I was very disappointed in the overall spirit of Calhoun Academy. There seemed to be much less unity than when I had left. There was not the spirit at the pep rallies and, in general, the school as a whole seemed not to care as much. In the summer I had heard rumor that there might not even be a yearbook. This thought was so discomposing to a few of our students that it was decided that something must be done. These people cared enough to risk their reputations to challenge this rumor. It was these few people who spent many trying hours with a (very) dis-organized editor to make him see what the real spirit of Calhoun Academy was and that it was not at all dead. The theme of this year's annual is, as the cover illustrates, is Looking Back, Moving On. In other words, this, being our fifth anniversary as a school, should provide a stopping point to look back onto what has put us where we are. We should also look ahead to what is taking us where we are going. The theme is portrayed in a two page collage of pictures, old and new, which should bring some memories back to all of us. Also, more pages were set aside for the seniors, who have more to look back on, and are at a place in their lives where they are about to make a giant step in moving on. I have to take some space to heartily thank, on behalf of the yearbook, these people who, without their assistance, nothing in this book could have been done. First of all I have to thank Claire Wan- namaker, business manager. She worked many long, long hours, often getting frustrated, but never lossing her temper. When it seemed as if the annual sales might fall through altogether she pulled them out. She sold most of the ads herself and organized all the materials for them. Secondly, I must show appreciation to Renee Buyck. She held the title of photographer but did much more than this. She pushed to see that things got done. She was a great asset and her criticism proved invaluable. Steve Ridgeway was the only member of our staff with any experience. He was good, consistant help and always full of ideas. He kept us moving when it seemed as though we were loosing more time than we were making. Steve did a lot and did it in good spirit. Lastly I want to express much, much gratitude to Mr. Dave Buyck. Mr. Dave spent night after night in his darkroom developing negatives and printing pictures, often on notice as short as three or four hours. I can think of no way to thank him enough. I can't close without mentioning the names of Wendy Culclasure, Mary Stewart Knight, and Kru- lien and Elizabeth Fairey. These people and the many, many others whom I couldn't begin to men- tion are responsible for the production of the annual. In closing, I would like to say that this has been a year in which I have learned a lot of life and of the lives of others. I speak for me, but I think this applies to all of us. We have been through a lot together as a school, and it is my sincere hope that we will remain together as a school in the future. )ohn Keitt Hane III SWORD SHIELD, Editor-in-Chief er. .r -- ■