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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1976 volume:

SWORD ‘N’ SHIELD 1976 Calhoun Academy Saint Matthews, South Carolina Volume 6 2 p Clubs Cheerleaders Basketball , • 4 dJj Spring Tennis.....................................42 Golf.......................................44 Baseball...................f...............46 May Day....................................48 Beauty Contest.............................50 Junior-Senior..............................52 Athletic Banquet...........................54 ■ «gs- y.jt- 1 v'T 3 5 Sometimes math classes are informal. Does Ed Morris know all the answers? Cindy Carson keeps Bruce Bums company in the hall. Glenda Chastain and Mickey Weeks share their lunch break. 8 Because we care We have The kind of spirit that is highly contageous. Spreading more swiftly from person to person Than fire moving through a forest. We have The kind of spirit which brings people together. Allowing them to share common goals. Yet not taking away their individuality. We have The kind of spirit which arouses enthusiasm. Causing the highest goals to be reached And finally, success to be achieved. We have The kind of spirit found in our forefathers. Appearing not by chance, But existing because we care. We have People willing to put forth all of their efforts In order to succeed. This is Our Kind of Spirit. Mrs.Lambert- Now class, it looks like this. Mrs. Hicklin- Sound it out before you read it. St 4 ____ 1 Teachers! Teachers! Teachers! Mrs. Chastain- Copy this down and do for Mrs. Buyck- How much homework should I give homework. . them? 10 Mrs. Starnes- Another detention slip? Mrs. Prickett— If they'd only listen. Mrs. Hiott— I wish they'd realize how much fun Latin can be. 12 Mr. Reid— This is a multiple choice .. 13 Mr. Brandenburg- Everything I say is a lie.1 Mrs. Montgomery- The work is hard, but I like it.' Mrs. MtLaughlin- Mi-mi-mi-mi-mi-i-i-i! Mrs. Whetstone-“E very body ready? Begin. Mr. lnabinet- She's out at first. Mr. Line— This is as bad as doing homework. Sweet SENIORS—Mickey Weeks, Ed Morris, Bill Gilmore, Dennis Bates, Wallace Walling, Benji Smoak, Ray Arant, Berley Stabler. 16 Left to right-Bottom row-Doug Stuckey, David Norris, David Wannamaker, Hank Tindall, Larry Williams, Marion Cressette, Martin Banks, Mike Keezel, David Brandenburg, Timmy Bair-Row two-|ohn Hane, Glenn Inabinet, Mickey Weeks, Ed Morris, Barry Chastain, Berley Stabler, David Gilmore, lohn Porth, |ohn Wienges, Robert Hicklin-Row three-Bert Inabinet, Stephen Norris, Bill Gilmore, Wallace Walling, Dennis Bates, Benji Smoak, Ray Arant, Michael Summers, Wayne Rast, Chris Spigner, Eddie Wingard, left Inabinet. Victory always tastes sweet, especially for those who share in it. Such was the case with our football team this year. A 50-8 victory over Sea Island in the opening game had the whole school flying high, but the story of this vic- tory actually began in August. Head coach Rufus In- abinet, along with Ronnie Spigner, Teddy Weeks, and Freddie Stabler greeted thirty-one tryouts; and turned them into football players. After absorbing a 40-0 loss at the hands of Allendale in the second game of the season, the Cavaliers got back on the winning track with a 34-0 rain-soaked victory over Bonham. The next week cries of Kill Hutto! rang in the halls. Arch-rival Holly Hill came to town that Friday and left with their heads down, as our boys won 6-2. The next weeks brought dissapointment. At Country Day the Cavaliers moved the ball everywhere but across the goal line. Then we dropped our homecoming game to Patrick Henry 6-0. We bounced back the following week to tie class AA Willimasburg 8-8, but the next three weeks were not to bring a victory. The Cavaliers went down in defeat to three powerful teams: Mims, Andrew lackson, and Dor- chester. Even so, we finished 3-6-1 for the year. The fu- ture looks bright for the Cavaliers. The crowd watches anxiously as Wayne Rast is carried off the field. 17 Brenda Porth, sponsored by Wallace Walling, was elected 1975-1976 homecoming queen by the student body of Calhoun Academy. Brenda, a senior at Calhoun Academy, is on the cheer- leading squad and is a member of the annual staff. Glenda Chas- tain, escorted by Mickey Weeks, was chosen first runner-up. The other contestants and their escorts were as follows: Katie Byrd and Ed Morris; Cindy Carson and Ray Arant; Elizabeth Fairey and Berley Stabler; Krulien Fairey and Benji Smoak; Annette Walling and Dennis Bates; and Talley K. Wannameker and Bill Gilmore. 'S Glenda Katie Fli . heth Annette Like father, like son, Hamp Thornton helps his father. Mark Webster yells, Take a pot shot. 20 Mistress of Ceremonies Katie Byrd interviews Celebrity Ann Harvin Whetstone at the Twinkling Starlight Club. A high climb brings a high reward (five dollars) for Bruce Burns. Mr. Inabinet has a long wait if he wants to throw- darts. SWORD 'N' SHIELD STAFF Front row: Copy Editor Krulien Fairey, Bus. Manager Claire Wannama- ker, Editor Luci Neal Wan- namaker. Layout Editor Renee Buyck. Second row: Advisor Mrs. Montgomery, Wendy Culclasure, Jane Carson, Mary Jo Wan- namaker, Elizabeth Fairey, Charlene Jones, Sara Stab- ler, Laurie Zimmerman, Carol Jackson, Christine Bozard, Lis Irick. Back row: Brenda Porth, Talley K. Wannamaker, Libby Green, Becky McNeil, Linda Wylie, Isabella Fairey, Mandy Zeigler, Burny Edge. LANCE STAFF Bottom row: Ass. Editor Wendy Culclasure, Editor Katie Byrd, Bus. Manager Ann Harvin Whetstone. Second row: Advisor Mrs. Morris, John Hane, Elizabeth Fairey, Laurie Zimmerman, Robin Stone, Christine Bo- zard, Carol Jackson, Talley K. Wannamaker, Jimmy Porth, Dink Williams, Rusty Young. Back row: Libby Green, Becky McNeil, Donnelle Spigner, Debbie Rudd, Linda Wylie, Lisa Bratton, Many Zeigler, Burny Edge. LIBRARY CLUB Front row: Debbie Rudd, Lori In- abinet, Carolyn Varnadore, Isabella Fairey, Jane Car- son, Sherrie Jones, Melinda Wingard, Lisa Bratton. Back row: Advisor Mrs. Taylor, Donnelle Spigner, Melinda Griffin, Becky McNeil, Libby Green, Sara Stabler, Talley K. Wan- namaker, Charlene Jones, Terri Dennis, Carol Jack- son, Tammy Heape. 24 Action-Packed Groups Promote School BETA CLUB Bottom row: Talley K. Wannamaker, Sara Stabler, Rama Hoo- per. Second row: Wendy Culclasure, Krulien Fairey, Renee Buyck, Elizabeth Fairey. Back row: Melody Inabinet, Claire Wannama- ker, Hence Lake, Glenda Chastain, Katie Byrd, lane Carson, Advisor Jeff Reid, Ann Harvin Whetstone. Absent—Luci Neal Wan- namaker. STUDENT COUNCIL Front row: Vice-President Mary Stewart Knight, Claire Wannamaker, Secretary- Treasurer Melody Inabinet. Middle row: Krulien Fairey, President Lu Ann Wan- namaker. Back row: Bam Gressette, David Norris, Jeff Inabinet, Buddy Hick- lin, Isabella Fairey, Sara Stabler, Vanda Jumper, Ann Harvin Whetstone, Advisor Milly McLaughlin, Ann Reid. 25 Libby Green demonstrates her egg-breaking • technique on Wayne Rast. Timmy Bair and )im Banks find that grapefruit necking is not all it is cut out to be. 26 Mr. Reid and Mr. Brandenburg pul their best feel forward as they win the three-legged sack race. The first annual field day at Calhoun Academy proved a success. Side-splitting laughs and smothered giggles were prevalent during every event. This annual occasion spon- sored by the Student Council was won by the seventh grade. Their class was awarded a plaque, and each person received a free choice from the candy stand. A few of the laugh-provoking events were such follies as the greased pole climb, paper plate throw, egg in a cup, and the famous pie-eating contest. Even the teachers joined in the fun. They competed in a three-legged sack race, but they absolutely refused to eat pie. Field Day Funnies Martin Banks does not even get started. 27 y Renee Buyck J Brenda Porth Cindy Carson Beth Inabinet Clenda Chastain Claire Wannamaker Lu Ann Wannamaker Talley K. Wannamaker Mary Stewart Knight, Head Luci Neal Wannamaker, Alt. Colorful and spirited are not strong enough adjectives to describe our cheerleaders. They did much more than just leading cheers. They helped our school earn a reputation for spirit that we can be proud of. They made every- one feel welcome. Most importantly, they helped losers to be winners. Being a cheerleader is not merely an honor. It is a responsibility—a responsi- bility to fans, to players, and to them- selves. It takes hard work to learn each cheer and even harder work to present them as a unified squad. Bottom row left to right: Renee Buyck, Cotton Inabinet. Second row: Cindy Carson, Lu Ann Wannamaker, Talley K. Wannamaker, Mary Stewart Knight, Brenda Porth, Claire Wannamaker, Clenda Chastain. 28 Bottom row: Rhett Culclasure. Middle row: Denise Wannamaker, Melody Whetstone, Pammy Rickenbaker, Gail Heckle, head. 29 With a flick of her wrist, Mary Jo Wannamaker arches the ball high over the head of the nearest defender. Jayvee Girls—Work Pays Off The future looks bright for Cavalier basketball players if we go by the records set by the jayvee teams. The girls, who compiled an 11-0 record, were unstoppable. Their talent and daily practicing with the varsity girls proved to be a big advantage over opposing teams. Their hard work and determined efforts paid off as they kept winning and winning and winning. Mark Line, coach of both jayvee teams, tried to help each player reach his full potential. His dedication and coaching ability made him in- valuable to both teams. During a light situation, Mark Line calls time out and ex- plains some new strategy to his players. BOTTOM ROW: Pammy Rickenbaker, Denise Wannamaker, Debbie Keezel, Paula Ulmer, Gail Heckle's follow-through assures two points for Melinda Griffin, Tammy Heape, Lori Inabinet, Tina Jackson. ROW TWO: Ricky Line, Gail the Cavaliers. Heckle, Melody Whetstone, Ann Reid. Mary Jo Wannamaker, Rhett Culclasure, Linda Car- roll, Robin Stone, Libby Green. 30 Lance Oft jumps high over a Holly Hill de- fender in order to avoid being blocked. The jayvee boys were just as un- stoppable as the girls. They too, gained valuable experience by prac- ticing daily with the varsity. Undoubt- edly this paid off in the long run. In- stead of cracking under pressure as many teams did, this team played some of its best ball under pressure. As the pressure increased, so did the efforts of these players. Their record speaks for itself. Fifteen wins and no losses could hardly be called a good season. It was a GREAT SEASON! Jayvee Boys Have Best Season Ever Barry Chastain tries to draw a charge from one of the Holly Hill players. BOTTOM ROW: Larry Williams, Rusty Wannamaker, David Norris, Hank Tindall. Martin The team has a last minute pep talk in the huddle Banks. ROW TWO: Ricky Line, Robin Inabinet, Michael Olic, Lance Ott, Wayne Rast, Mar- before the game, ion Gressette, Barry Chastain. 31 From Championship Mary Stewart Knight shoots high over the out- stretched hands of Bobbi Mims and another Bowman player. 32 With determination, hustle, and teamwork, the Cavalier girls put it all together for the second straight year. They swept past Lawrence Manning Academy 53-34 to capture their second Class A State Championship. These girls did just as well in the regular season. Only two teams stayed within ten points of the Cavaliers the whole season. Bowman and Willing- ton. Mary Stewart Knight led the team with a 20.5 scoring average and eight rebounds a game. Luci Neal Wannamaker second in rebounds. Krulien Fairey led the team in steals and was second in scoring, whereas Lu Ann Wannamaker led the way in assists. Talley A. Wannamaker was a close sec- ond in both scoring and rebounding. Super Sub Sara Stabler was second in field goal and foul shot percentage. The rest of the team kept spirit and did a super job when they entered the game. 1975-1976 Record CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT Calhoun 74 Wilde wood Calhoun 51 Dorchester REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Calhoun 43 Dorchester Calhoun 35 Bowman LOWER STATE TOURNAMENT Calhoun 52 Winyah Calhoun 52 Patrick Henry STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Calhoun 53 Manning REGULAR SEASON 22-0 7 23 28 44 20 43 J4 1974-1975 and 1975-1976 STATE CHAMPS. Bottom Row: Krulien Fairey, Talley K. Wannamaker. Luci Neal Wannamaker, Mary Stewart Knight, Lu Ann Wannamaker. Second Row: Ricky Line, Jane Carson, Elizabeth Fairey, Rama Hooper, Mary Jo Wannamaker, Charlene Jones, Melody Inabinet, Sara Stabler, Gail Heckle. ' Mary Stewart Knight and Lu Ann Wannamaker are at a loss for words as they are overwhelmed at being state champs again. Trying to keep up with the action, Sara Stabler, Lu Ann Wannamaker, and Talley K. Wannamaker rush downcourt. 34 Coach Ricky Line cuts the last string of the championship net, thus end- ing a great season! Krulien Fairey takes a last minute water break before beginning the championship game. Showing perfec t form, Mary Stewart Knight releases a sure two points. Mary Stewart Knight, although her form is not always perfect, manages to put the ball in the basket. 35 Bottom Row-John Wienges, Mickey Weeks, Timmy Bair, David Grubbs, David Wannamaker, Second Row-Ricky Line, Jeff Inabinet, Ray Arant, Paul Taylor, Hence Lake, David Taylor, Jeff Douglas. 36 They’ve Only Just Begun! 37 David Grubbs maneuvers the ball between two Bowman defenders. With the beginning of the 1975-1976 basketball season, most Cavalier fans agreed that the boys' team would have a fine record; but as the first part of the season brought few victories, much of this optimism waned. The loss of David Taylor with a knee injury also added to the many problems. Then came a complete turnaround. Instead of losing their confidence and spirit, the boys poured on the hustle and teamwork that they needed to win. They turned what looked like a dismal season into a good one. David Grubbs ran the offense for the team; and Timmy Bair, averaging almost fourteen points a game, and jeff Inabinet played the wing positions. Hence Lake played the high post, and jeff Douglas held the low post posi- tion. Paul Taylor and Mickey Weeks were two invaluable subs. Mickey added ball-handling ability and experience, whereas Paul added height and rebounding ability. He also started toward the latter part of the season. Other subs that added to success of the team were Ray Arant, David Wannamaker, and John Wienges. With the loss of only three seniors, the team can look forward to great season in 1976-1977. Paul Taylor intimidates Holly Hill player Danny Hutto to keep him from scoring. 38 Being heavily guarded. Rusty Wannamaker tries a new move. Mighty Midgets Are Future Cavalier Stars From the fifth, sixth, and seventh grades come our future basketball stars. These boys and girls are just as dedicated as the varsity players, and they have just as much fun. These teams were organized by Ricky Line and Karmen Bickley tries (or two points. coached by members of the varsity teams. At the end of the basketball season. All Stars were selected. The boys' All Stars played the eighth grade boys, whereas the girls' All Stars played the eighth grade girls. 39 From left to right : Laurie Zimmerman, Becky McNeil, Mary Stewart Knight, Talley K. Wannamaker, Luci Neal Wannamaker, Claire Wan- namaker, and Mary Jo Wannamaker. Absent-Rene£ Buyck I Rene£ Buyck, with a good return, makes it look easy. The Calhoun Academy tennis team, tying for the position of regional champions, made their way to the Independent School State Tennis Tournament held at Hilton Head. Led by their coach Luther B. Wannamaker, these girls placed forth behind Hammond, Burns, and Sea Pines. They were very happy to place this high, especially without Luci Neal Wan- namaker, who was lost due to a knee injury. Fortunately, Renee Buyck was able to fill her place. 42 w Talley K. Wannamaker has her strategy ready for the next shot. Having positioned herself, Laurie Zimmerman prepares to cream her opponent. 43 Seated left to right: Krulien Fairey, Coach Burwell Brandenburg, Isabella Fairey. Standing left to right: Sara Stabler and Eliazbeth Fairey. Krulien Fairey executes a three iron shot over the water on num- ber 7. 44 The golf team had its ups and downs this past season. After a sea- son of four wins and two losses, they went to the state tournament with a record of five straight tournament vic- tories. The tournament, hosted by Al- lendale Academy, was called after nine holes. All the girls and their cad- dies, being thoroughly wet and cold, waited in the clubhouse for the re- sults. Allendale took the crown as well as all of the individual honors. Our golf team had to settle for third place. Aware that she must not touch the sand before blasting out, Sara Stabler takes a practice swing. 45 Tagging the runner out, John Wienges makes a super play. Calhoun Academy, en route to its best season yet, was a unit of teamwork due to the hard efforts by every member and outstanding play by individuals. Timmy Bair and David Grubbs led the pitching, whereas Mickey Weeks and David Wannamaker led the Cavaliers in hit- ting. Defense was also a strong suit with an outstanding infield and an outstanding outfield. SEASON RECORD Calhoun 7 Holly Hill 12 Calhoun 6 Christian 10 Calhoun 6 Bowman 2 Calhoun 2 Lawrence Manning 4 Calhoun 2 Holly Hill 0 Calhoun 8 Christian 3 Calhoun 3 Lawrence Manning 0 Calhoun 8 Bowman 7 Baseball... Bottom row: Gregory Geiger, David Grubbs, Ed Morris, Mickey Weeks, David Wannamaker, )ohn Wienges, Marlin Banks, lay Robinson. Sec- ond row: Coach Rufus Inabinet, Michael Hill, Berley Stabler, Jeff Inabinet, Timmy Bair, Barry Chastain, Bam Gressette, Mike Keezel, Glenn Ina- binet. 46 David Wannamaker and Barry Chastain take a break Making clean contact with the ball, David Grubbs hopes for a home run. 47 Jeff Douglas, 1976 May King, is crowned by Headmaster Ricky Line. Lu Ann Wannamaker, 1976 May Queen, enters her court. The 1976 May Court attendants await their entertainment. 48 The traditional May Pole Dance is performed by the third grade. On May 7,1976, the Calhoun Acad- emy gymnasium took on a new look. The basketball court of old took on a coat of new colors and became May Court. Decorated in conjunction with the Bicentennial, the colors were (of course) red, white, and blue. The 1976 May Queen was Miss Lu Ann Wannamaker, and her King of May was Jeff Douglas. Mary Stewart Knight was Maid of Honor, and Doug Stuckey was her escort. The rest of the court was composed of a girl and a boy from each homeroom in upper school. These court members were as follows: 7th grade-Bumy Edge and Dink Williams, 8th grade-Debbie Keezel and Gregory Geiger, 9th grade—Gail Heckle and Barry Chas- tain, 10 grade-Talley K. Wannamaker and David Taylor, 11th grade—Cindy Carson and John Hane, 12th grade— Katie Byrd and Ray Arant. Betsy Banks, Beth Inabinet, and Katie Byrd add their voices to the festivities. Vanda (umper taps to the tune of the South Carolina fight song. 49 A bicentennial recitation about Abe Lincoln is per- formed by the fourth grade. Luci Neal Wannamaker, First Runner UP Glenda Chastain, Second Runner Up kittle Misw 50 The sixth annual Miss Calhoun Academy Beauty Contest, sponsored by the Lance Staff was held on April 10. The pageant began with a presentation of This Land is Your Land. The girls competing were Libby Green, Gail Heckle, Pammy Rickenbaker, Denise Wan- namaker, Melody Inabinet, Charlene Jones, Sara Stabler, Talley K. Wannamaker, Cindy Carson, Glenda Chastain, Claire Wannamaker, Luci Neal Wannamaker, Bernice Baker, Betsy Banks, Rama Hooper, and Beth Inabinet. As the contestants were readying them- selves for evening wear competition, the Little Miss contest was held. Charlene Hoffman, Becky Rucker, Debbie Inabinet, Beth Phillips, Crystal Bell, Glenda Geiger, Rebbecca Lee Jackson, Mary Cooley, Sonya Zeigler, Milly Ann McLaughlin, Betsy Stack, Elizabeth Wise, Elaine Lindsay, Kristen Kemmerlin, Connie Judy, Tammy Wise, Holly Smith, and Debra Bell were the contestants. After a great debate the winners were chosen. (See pictures on page 50.) After entertainment by Walter Durr and Becky Green, the girls entered the final phase of competition, evening wear, and the five fi- nalists were picked. After some debate. Class Representatives were chosen; and Miss Cal- houn Academy of 1975, Krulien Fairey, took her final walk. Then the winners for 1976 were chosen. Class Winners left to right: Betsy Banks, Miss Senior; Cindy Carson, Miss Junior; Talley K. Wannamaker, Miss Sophomore; and Libby Green, Miss Freshman. The other contestants look on as the final winners are announced. 51 Barnyard Romance! What a remarkable accomplish- ment our juniors had. Twelve girls and only three boys (not including servants) cut trees, loaded hay, raked straw, and did other such jobs that made junior-Senior possible. The much relied on Sophomore servants also stood the test. These servants were Melody Inabinet, jane Carson, Annette Walling, Elizabeth Fairey, David Summers, David (Bob) Brandenburg, David Wannama- ker, and Sonny Sikes. The Blacksmiths of Charlotte, North Carolina, provided the entertainment. Besides adding foot stompin' music, they also provided an appropiate name. The Blacksmiths provided foot stompin' music. Glenda Chastain and Mickey Weeks are “getting it on.' 52 53 Gail Heckle, MVP in JV Basketball; Mary Stewart, MVP in Girls' Basket- ball; Lu Ann Wannamaker, Captain of Girls' Basketball team Barry Chastain, MVP in |V Basketball; Mickey Weeks, MVP in Base- ball and Offensive Football; Timmy Bair, MVP in Boys' Varsity Bas- ketball; Dennis Bates, MVP Defensive Football. A Night To Remember The 1976 Booster Club Athletic Banquet was held on April 22 in the Calhoun Academy Gym- nasium. It was decorated in the school's colors. Many awards were presented. (See pictures) The greatest of these was the Drummond Bran- denburg Award, which is presented each year to a senior boy who shows outstanding athletic and academic ability, leadership, and Christian char- acter. This year Mickey Weeks received this award. The highlight of the evening was the speech given by Jim Carlen, the head football coach of the University of South Carolina. He pointed out that everyone makes mistakes, and he spoke about the importance of being one's own self. He also spoke of the importance of God in one's life. Carlen's speech, along with the other events of the banquet, made this night a most memo- rable occasion. Mickey Weeks, winner of Drummond Branden- burg Award Mary Jo Wannamaker, MVP in Girls' Tennis; Kru- lien Fairey, MVP in Girls' Golf. ca t 7 ■ „ hi 55 Amy Beckham Debra Bell Jeff Clement Courtney Crook John Flintom Donnie Gleaton Barry Hood Connie Judy Elaine Lindsay Robert Ott Will Pickett Thomas Wayne Riley Barbara Rucker Tina Shirer Chuck Stoudemire Joel Williams Sometimes Mrs. Hicklin's reading circles are fun, as indicated by the expressions of Will Pickett and Amy Beckham. Mrs. Culclasure is amused as Mark Fiddler reads a funny story. First Graders Pep Things Up Busy with their reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic, the first grade still found time for other things. Under the supervision of Mrs. Hicklin and Mrs. Culclasure, the first grade found that learning can be fun. Along with daily lessons they attended pep rallies, had music less- ons, and had several parties. Films also increased their learning as well as their enjoyment. David Buyck Mark Eichelberger Tammy Felder Chris Felkel Mark Fiddler Rusty Furtick Billy Hane Michelle Hoffman Kristen Kemmerlin Beth Phillips Charlie Pryor Holly Smith Tim Steadman Elizabeth Wise John Young 59 Cathy Amaker Miriam Leigh Arant Mary Catherine Carroll Steven Carson Mary Cooley Rowdy Culclasure Weyman Dublin Tate Cressette Darlene Hutto Debbie Inabinet Carl Kestler Kari Line William Norris Robert Ollic Becky Rucker Kevin Webster Chris Williams Tammy Wise Puzzled by a difficult math problem, William Norris asks Mrs. Zimmerman for help. Looking forward to the afternoon, Stevie Carson finds it hard to keep his mind on his work. 60 Holley Felder eagerly awaits the first piece of her birthday cake. Second Grade Full of Surprises Having a year's experience, the second graders contin- ued to increase their knowledge under the direction of Mrs. Buyck and Mrs. Zimmerman. As well as improving their basic skills, they learned new dimensions of study. They had music lessons for the first time; and they en- joyed several parties, the biggest one being a surprise birthday party for Holley Felder. These second graders also had a knack for puzzles and games. Rhonda Barnes Crystal Bell Trent Crider Robin Anne Edwards Holley Felder Dale Hargis Brian Heape Becky Inabinet Dukes Isgett Rebecca Jackson Rebecca Lesto William Moorer Wayne Smith Todd Smoak Tammie Walling 61 Milly Ann McLauchlin, puzzled over a problem, asks Mrs. Chastain for help. Third Graders Are Young Ecologists Concerned with both the past history and the future beauty of our state, the third graders, under Mrs. Chastain, compiled a student notebook about South Carolina. They also had a guided tour of the Calhoun County Museum and a bus trip to the Columbia zoo. The third graders contributed to ecology, as they de- voted one day to the improvement of the school grounds. In addition, each tried his green thumb by planting either a seed, a cutting, or a bulb. John Arant Ronald Barnes Yvette Bickley Robin Bozard Cinny Brodie Debbie Brooks Billy Carroll Travis Clement Johnny Felder Glenda Geiger Caroline Gressette Robert Griffith David Hane Donna Jo Hodge Anne Lewis 62 Lisa Lynn Milly Ann McLauchlin Mike Rast Billy Rucker Heide Smith Mark Smith Samuel Smith Wayne Smith Betsy Stack Gerald Starnes Anne Lewis asks Connie Zeigler the page number. 63 Fourth Grade Learns About World This year's fourth grade class found that an edu- cation can be fun. They contributed their voices and spirit to all the pep rallies, and they particularly enjoyed their weekly music lessons. Without even leaving their desks, they traveled around the world via their social studies books and educational films. They became worldly-wise, as they learned of the people and customs of other countries. Even though the fourth graders faced much- hated exams for the first time, they found them not nearly as bad as they had expected. joey Bo ard Rocky Bozard Charles Brooks John Burns Wes Driggers Beth Fiddler Tony Griffin Wayne Griffin Barry Hill Troy Hood Artie Inabinet Beth Lindsay Amy Peterkin Emily Peterkin Chip Pryor Tena Riley Tammy Jo Smoak Amy Wilson Richard Wise David Zeigler 64 Chip Pryor fiddles his thumbs while waiting for the bell to ring. Joey Bozard snickers at a funny remark made by his classmate. Taking advantage of a study period, Amy Peterkin works diligently on her homework. 65 Fifth Graders Love Basketball Troubled by 1 homework problem, Wendy Her kle asks Mrs. Stabler lor help. Mrs. Stabler's fifth graders found that being a year older presented new challenges. They found the work harder, but they found fun in new activities and projects. Two of their favorities were little league basketball and music lessons. Also they were given demonstrations on electricity and fire prevention. Singing lessons provide both entertain- ment and education for the fifth graders. With great concentration, Anne Felder reads a book in her spare time. 66 Striving lor a g x d grade, Deborah Tin- dall makes her book report interesting. Lynn Allread Jay Arnaker Chris Barron Hope Bell Tammy Bo ard William Brewer Robert Buyck Becky Carroll Sonia C rim Patrick Dent Anne Felder Missy Harmon Marilyn Heckle Wendy Heckle Angie Livingston Marts Mi Mender Russell Ott Lisa Parrish Denean Smith Dalton Spigner Stephie Starnes Deborah Tindall I isa Ward Mark Webster Beth Zimmerman 67 The sixth grade class had an eventful year. Mrs. judy Lam- bert, the teacher of the sixth grade, along with teaching, threw in bits of French lessons. The students of this class cannot wait for high school; but they can wait for books, report cards, TEACHERS, and grades. Good-by lower school! Hello upper school? SIGNING OFF: The Sixth Grade Class Written By: Ken Banks and Dode Prickett Good-by Lower School! Hello Upper School? Carol Whetstone, Susan Arant, and Hester Sum- mers watch as Mrs. Lambert checks their papers. Susan Arant Ken Banks Karmen Bickley Bonnie Brady Dargan Culclasure Todd Culclasure Marty Edge Eric Fiddler Debbie Colson Lee Goza lane Green Angie Inabinet Sharon Kestler Cindy Lee David Lewis 68 As both Jo Ellen Wannamaker and Susan Arant tight over the ball, it goes out of bounds. Ken Banks tries with all his might to sink a free throw. Rick Ollic Wanda Ott Dode Prickett Ricky Rickenbaker Irle Segars Johnnie Shirer Tim Strickland Hester Summers Cheryl Ulmer Jo Ellen Wannamaker 69 Mark Barron Barry Bates Christine Bozard Lisa Bratton Bruce Burns Tim Cam Robbie Carroll lerry Chastain Burney Edge Tony Eichelberger Isabella Fairey Tim Felder Buddy Hicklin Carol lackson Sherrie Jones Keitt Wannamaker thinks, A hole in one?' he watches the ball head toward the hole.' 70 as lav Robinson delays taking his test by asking Mrs. Prickett a question. Two points for Carolyn Varnadore as she gets a fast-break layup. Seventh Graders With thirty-two students in this year's seventh grade, the upper school was constantly in an uproar. This class provided excitement galore. Detention records as well as study hall rules were broken. Even so, this class per- formed many valuable services for the school. They were always ready to pick up trash, move chairs, or clean boards. They added to school spirit by yelling at the pep rallies and the games, and they also participated in many school projects. Look out, fellow' students, here they come! Taught to the Tune of A Hickory Stick Ricky Jumper Joe Kee el Joe Lyons William Ott Jimmy Porth Jay Robinson Debbie Rudd Joe Smith Donnelle Spigner Carolyn Varnadore Keitl Wannamaker Rusty Wannamaker Dink Williams Melinda Wingard Linda Wylie 71 Alice Dennis Kelly Douglas Bill Felton Gregory Geiger Jackie Griffin Melinda Griffin Danny Hane Tammie Heape Dale Heckle Sonya Hill Lori Inabinet Robin Inabinet Tina Jackson Debbie Keezel David Norris Michael Ollic Lance Ott John Porth Ann Reid Richard Smoak Michael Summers Paula Ulmer Neil Ulmer Melody Whetsone Shannon Wiles 72 Eighth Grade Contributes Vanda Jumper hopes that her money is on a lucky month. With a year's experience in upper school, the eighth grade eagerly con- tributed their talents to the school. They composed part of the jayvee cheerleading squad as well as part of both jayvee teams. They added to the Library Club, the student council, the annual staff, and the newspaper staff. This class also did well in money- making projects. They were very suc- cessful in their harvest carnival project. Kelly Douglas tells Renea Brooks about her love life during science class. 73 Ninth Grade Makes Changes 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 lumper Mike Kcezel Becky McNeil Wayne Rast Pammy Rickenbaker Sandra Rourk Chris Spigner Robin Stone Hank Tindall Denise Wannamaker Mary Jo Wannamaker Larry Williams Grover Young Laurie Zimmerman 74 The ninth grade constantly faced the new problems that go along with new teachers. Through the course of the year, they changed teachers three times. However, this proved to be a valuable experience. They learned new' methods of study in order to cope with the different teaching techniques of Mrs. Brown, Mr. Mark Line, and Mrs. Montgomery. Besides having a unique learning experience, this class contributed its services to the football, basketball, base- ball, and tennis teams as well as the jayvee cheerleading squad and various clubs. With the varsity boys cheering him on, Marion (Bam) Cressetle goes up tor a layup before the game. 75 Sophomores on the Ball Are you a flying angel, David Taylor? The Sophomore class of '78 could have been de- scribed as being on the ball this year. Participants in football, basketball, baseball, golf, and tennis came from this class; as well as members of the newspaper staff, an- nual staff, cheerleading squad. Library Club, and the Beta Club. These Sophomores were also very busy with money- making projects. Along with selling bumper stickers and raffling an afghan, they had one of the highest profits at the annual harvest carnival. This class worked under the leadership of President jeff Inabinet, Vice-President Sarah Stabler, Secretary- Treasurer David Taylor, and Advisor Milly McLauchlin. Wearing their Calhoun Academy sweatshirts, Elizabeth Fairey and Jane Carson yell, We're number one.” Jane . arson Terri Dennis Elizabeth Fairey Lori Felder Laura Griggs David Grubbs David Gilmore Robert Hicklin Bert Inabinet Jeff Inabinet Melody Inabinet Wayne Inabinet Charlene Jones Debbie Lee Stephen Norris Bonnie Rickenbaker Earl Sikes Sara Stabler David Summers David Taylor Paul Taylor Annette Walling Da id Wannamaker Talle K. Wannamaker John Wienges 77 Junior Janitors Shine With only fifteen students, twelve being girls, the class of 77 contributed more than its share of enthusiasm and spirit to the school. The class placed five girls on the cheerleadering squad, and it also placed three out of the five starters on the girls' basketball team. The boys in the class gave 100° � participation to the football team, as all three added their efforts. Under the leadership of President Glenda Chastain, Vice-President Renee Buyck, Secretary-Treasurer Luci Neal Wannamaker, and Advisor Miss Henriann Goddard, the luniors attained the highest goal ever in magazine sales, as they all worked toward their big event of the year—JUNIOR-SENIOR. Yum yum eat 'em up. Krulien Fairey and Doug Stuckey make sure there are no leftovers. Renee Buyck Cindy Carson Glenda Chastain Becky Clement Wendy Culclasure Krulien Fairey Carol Furtick John Hane Janet Headden Mary Stewart Knight Paula McMichael Doug Stuckey Luci Neal Wannamaker Claire Wannamaker Eddie Wingard 78 Forty words a minute' Paula McMichae! thinks this is impossible. Glenda Chastain gets creamed. Ho Hum, thinks Cindy Carson as she sits through another English class. What ya need, baby? asks Carol Furtick The fifties are back for Johnny Hane. Mary Stewart Knight helps Mr. Brandenburg accept the Powder Puff challenge. 79 80 Whoever heard of seniors working? Well, this year's Seniors did just that. Under the leadership of President Ed Morris, Vice-President Ann Harvin Whetstone and Secretary-Treasurer Katie Byrd, the class earned enough money to take a cruise to the Bahamas. Some of their money-making schemes were quite unique, and all of them were fun and profitable. One of the biggest, the annual Powder Puff football game, was a blast. From the opening kickoff the junior janitors and the Senior Stars were at each other throats (and girls have fingernails). Halftime activities were hilarious. Each Senior girl sponsored a candidate for the Powder Puff Queen. This year's honor went to a lovely?? David Gilmore (Watch those legs, fella!). After another half of tenacious football, the Seniors came from behind to defeat the juniors. The Seniors Stars felt the thrill of victory leaving th the juniors janitors to feel the agony of defeat. Another big money-making project was the Rock-a-thon. Each Senior rocked 24 hours and had sponsors paying them a certain amount of money per hour. This project racked up big money for the Seniors, and it was all done in a day's rock. Doughnut sales, raffles, and cake sales also brought in profit. If one saw a stack of doughnut boxes coming down the hall, he could be certain there were a Senior behind it. Though the Seniors always seemed to be working on their various projects, they had plenty of time to spend on other things (Mostly constructive but often destructive). Most were involved in sports and other extracurricular Activities; but even those who are not, were active spectators. The class placed eight boys on the football team, three boys on the basketball team, three boys on the baseball team, three girls on the cheerleading squad and two girls on the basketball team. As they look back on their last year at Calhoun Academy, the Seniors ought to feel the thrill of accomplish- 82 Rama Lea Hooper Mary Elizabeth Inabinet (Cotton) v [V Henry Lovic Lake, |r. (Hence) William Larkin Gilmore (Bill) 84 Edwin Craddock Morris, Jr. (Ed) Benjamin Gilbert Smoak (Cowboy) Brenda Louise Porth Nancy Marie Spigner 85 Berley Jacob Stabler Wallace Mortimer Walling, Jr. Faye Elizabeth Wactor Lu Ann Wannamaker 86 87 Walter Michael Weeks (Mickey) Above-The 1976 graduates received their diplomas. Below—(left photo) Valedictorian Ann Harvin Whetstone receives her diploma, (middle photo) Salutatorian Katie Byrd receives her diploma. (right photo) Honor Graduate Rama Hooper receives her diploma. 89 WHEN YOU FIND WHAT YOU WANT, COME BACK HERE FOR THE LOAN. SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL Calhoun Feed Seed Co. 102 East Bridge Street St. Matthews, S.C. Phone 874-3970 For All Your Purina Products School will soon be over. And while you're planning for your future,consider this. A job in the utility business could bea brand new beginning for you.South Carolina Electric and Gas 91 G G Furniture, Inc. 210 Broughton Street Phone 534-1105 G G Discount Furniture 950 Chestnut Street Phone 534-1106 Pontiac Buick Superior Motors, Inc. The Little Profit Dealer Orangeburg, S.C. GMC Truck Jeep Gifts And Fashions For All Occasions Phone 874-3364 St Matthews, S.C. Thompson Funeral Home, Inc. 1012 Whitman Street—Hwy. 301 Orangeburg, S.C. Phone 534-1241 Calhoun Supply Co. Complete Automotive Parts Supplies Phone 874-2211 Calhoun Oil Company Prompt and Dependable Phone 874-3681 Serving the Orangeburg Area Since 18% Dukes-Harley Funeral Home 580 Russell, S.E. Orangeburg, S.C. Lowder’s Garage Burrell Lowder—owner W. Bridge Street, St. Matthews Phone 874-2774 Complete Body Work Western Auto .. the family store W. Bridge Street St. Matthews, S.C. Moorer’s Barber Shop Professional Styling and Hair Cuts Cameron, S.C. 94 Phone 874-3101 Compliments of Elloree Furniture Company Elloree, South Carolina CO. Bull Oil Co. Home and Farm Needs Cameron, S.C. Phone 823-2444 Compliments of Maxwell Furniture Company Orangeburg, S.C. Compliments of Orangeburg Furniture Exchange Orangeburg, S.C. We are proud to be a patron. Southern Bank Trust Compliments of Bank’s Exxon E pN We are here to serve. Phone 874-1674 Compliments of The First National Bank of Cameron We are proud to serve you. St Matthews ■ Phone 874-2594 97 C.F. Evans Company Building Supplies General Contractors Cameron, South Carolina Phone 823-2385 100 Elloree and Cameron Rexall Pharmacy Elloree and Cameron South Carolina These children use their recess to become the next Olga Korbuts. 102 n, 87 -3531 rn one 8700 Safe Deposit Boxes Loans BANK OF W. Cleveland Elloree, S.C. 897-2121 ELLORKE These students have formed their own lunchroom cafeteria. 107 Bumy Edge, Lisa Bratton, and Linda Wylie help each other with their homework. Mickey Weeks find his homework amusing. After trying on his wrinkled graduation robe, Ray Arant imagines getting his diploma. The field day event of breaking an egg in a cup may have been fun to Talley K. Wannamaker, but David Summers doesn't agree. 108 These first graders seem to have made an unusual find on the playground. Mrs. Hiott always has time to help a confused Latin student. Chuck Stoudemire listens intently to his teacher. Advertisement Index Bank of Elloree 104-105 Bank's Exxon 97 C.O. Bull Oil Co. 96 Calhoun Feed and Seed 90 Calhoun Oil Co. 93 Calhoun Supply Co. 99 Calhoun Times 95 Calhoun Trading Co. 99 Cross Court Tennis Shop 99 Dukes-Harley Funeral Home 93 Elloree and Cameron Rexall 101 Elloree Furniture Co. % C.F. Evans and Company 98 Fairey Motor Co. 94 Farmer's Mutual Exchange 93 First National Bank of Cameron 97 G C Furniture, Inc. 92 Gifts and Fashions 92 Gladden Smoke Union 112 Grubbs Furniture Co. 95 Hicklin Motor Line % Lowder's Garage 94 Maxwell Furniture Co. % Moorer's Barber Shop 94 One Hour Martinizing 95 Orangeburg Furniture Exchange 97 Reid's Shell Station 95 South Carolina Electric and Gas 91 South Carolina National Bank 90 Southern Bank and Trust 97 St. Matthews Supply Co. 99 Superior Motors, Inc. 92 Thompson Funeral Home 92 Thornton's Memorials 99 Tri County 112 L.B. Wannamaker Seed Co. 107 W.W. Wannamaker Seed Co. 102-104 Western Auto 94 Patrons Andrae's Carolina Furniture Co. Carter Furniture Co. Cherry Feed and Seed Cleo's Jeweler's De Ole Depot Elloree Insurance The Farmer's Ginnery, Inc. Golden Kernal Pecan Co., Inc. Dr. A.R. Griffith Hall's 5C and 10c Store Dr. F.R. Huff Inabinet Radio and T.V. W.G. and F.H. Irick Service Station Judy's Fabric and Fashions Linett Agency National Shoes L. Ray Oliver D.M.D. Phillips Shoes Plaza Gift Shop Rubenstein's Santee Finance Co., Inc. Smoak's Supply Co. Val's Cleaners and Launderette no Senior Directory Jody Ray Arant Football-11,12 Basketball-11,12 Student Council—10 Class vice-president-10 May Court rep.—12 May Court escort—11 Bus driver—10,11,12 Vickie Ann Ayers Beauty Contestant—9 Faculty award—12 Bernice Norman Baker Betty Crocker Award Betsy Woodside Banks Lance staff—12 Beta Club-10,11 Cheerleader—10,11 Miss Sophomore Miss Junior Miss Senior Newberry Summer Scholar Graduation Marshall Dennis Morgan Bates Football-11,12 Class sec.-treas.—10 May Court attendant—11 Lola Kate Byrd Basketball—8,9,10 Softball—8,9 Class sec-treas.-9,12 Lance staff—10 ass. editor—11 editor—12 Beta Club-10,11,12 Head Graduation Marshall Newberry Summer Scholar Beauty contestant- 2nd runner up—11 Society of Distinguished American High School Students May Court attendant-11,12 Salutatorian Rama Lea Hooper Lance staff-11,12 Pep Club—11 Basketball-12 Beta Club member—11 vice-pres.—12 Newberry Summer Scholar Graduation Marshall Honor Graduate Mary Elizabeth Inabinet Basketball—9,10,11 Softball—9 Pep Club—11 Lance staff-12 Cheerleader-12 Henry Lovic Lake, Jr. Basketball-8,9,10,11,12 Co-captain—11 Captain-12 Football—11 Student Council—9 Class pres.—9 Class vice-pres.—11 Soccer—8,9 Beta Club member—10,11 pres.-12 Pep Club—11 May Court attendant—9 Edwin Craddock Morris, Jr. Football—12 Basketball-10 Baseball-11,12 Soccer—10 Pep Club-11 May Court attendant—10 Student Council—11,12 Class pres.—11,12 Graduation Marshall DAR Good Citizenship Award—12 Brenda Louise Porth Basketball—10 J.V. Cheerleader—9 Varsity Cheerleader-10,12 Pep Club-10 Lance Staff-12 Homecoming Queen—12 Benjamin Gilbert Smoak Football-12 Bus Driver-12 Nancy Marie Spigner Lance staff-12 Berley Jacob Stabler Basketball-11 Football-11,12 Baseball-12 Faye Elizabeth Wactor Wallace Mortimer Walling, Jr. Football-11,12 Lu Ann Wannamaker Basketball-8,9,10,11,12 Tri-captain—11 Captain—12 Softball—8,9 Class treasurer-9 Student Council—10 Vice-Preissident President May Court attendant—9,10 Maid of Honor Queen Cheerleader—10,11,12 Head-11 Homecoming Queen—11 DAR Good Citizenship Award—12 Glenn Alan Ward Walter Michael Weeks Basketball-8,9,10,11,12 Tri-captain—12 Football-11,12 Tri-captain—12 Soccer-8,9,10 Baseball—T ri-captain—12 Golf-9,10 Student Council-8,9 Class pres.-9 Pep Club—11 Drummond Brandenburg Award Ann Harvin Whetstone Student Council—9,11,12 Secretary-T reasurer Class pres.-10 Class vice-pres.—12 Miss Freshman Furman Scholar Newberry Summer Scholar Graduation Marshall Society of Distinguished American High School Students Valedictorian Compliments of Compliments of Tri-County Electric Gladdin Smoke Union Co-Op St. Matthews, S.C. located in St. Matthews The 1976 Yearbook Staff of Calhoun Academy would like to thank everyone who made this annual possible. Special thanks go to Mr. Dave Buyck for the development of the photographs.