Campbell High School - Panthera Yearbook (Smyrna, GA)

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IVIGCK CONVENTIGN Spirit Of Election It is one of the most important learning activities that we have. It teaches the students how to elect our president, John Everson, an Ameri- can Government teacher, commented about the convention. The 1988 Mock Convention was not only a learning experience, but it al- lowed approximately 170 seniors the chance to take part in what actually goes on during a political convention. The theme for the convention, Vote today the Republican way, set the mood in the fully decorated gym. In the opening address, Kay Nichols started things off by loudly exclaiming, Vote today the Republican way! During the key note address, Eliza- beth Jones influenced the delegates when she stated, I say to you today, start thinking about tomorrow! Karthik Ramaswamy presented the is- sues as he read the platform and had it approved. After the reading of the platform, Texas nominated the first candidate. Their choice was Mr. George Bush, portrayed by Kevin Hester. Mr. Bush excalimed, NO RAISE IN TAXES! Sec- ondly, Colorado nominated Mr. Sam- uel Pierce fTim Brownj, a black candi- date from New York who stated, lt takes the Blacks, Whites, males, and females to build a strong country. After each state had its chance to nominate a candidate, a total of eight candidates appeared on the ticket. After the first roll call, Senator How- ard Baker Uoey Porterfieldj lead by 305 delegate votes, with George Bush close behind. Mr. Baker promised the delegates, Equal pay for equal work. At the end of the first round of voting, the band entertained the delegates while they took a break. At the conclusion of the second roll call, Robert Dole Uoe Singhl, Elizabeth Dole Uulie Robertsj, and Jack Kemp fKevin Nixl dropped out of the race, leaving a close race between Bush and Baker, with Bush slightly ahead. After a break for lunch, the delegates returned for a third roll call. This decid- ing point put George Bush over the 1,604 majority vote needed to make him the next presidential candidate. Our victory was a combination of good campaign, Kevin Hester fGeorge Bushl commented. Mr. Bush chose Elizabeth Dole as his vice-presidential running mate. i'Vote for us and vote for a better America, Dole Uulie Robertsj stated. All in all, the November 9th conven- tion ran smoothly. Mr. Wingate, an American Government teacher, com- mented, ln the classroom the stu- dents are bombarded by theory. This is an activity that allows students to deal with actual situations that come up in a campaign. It also provides practical ex- perience in a realistic society. The stu- dents have to solve problems that poli- ticans are faced with to gain support. Scott. Dickerson summed things up when he said, lt was a great learning experience of how things really run. 26 Mock Convention Entertaining the delegates, volunteers from the Marching Band perform during each break. Taking part in the convention, Cal Boyd pro- motes his candidate, Margaret Heckler 1Mi- chele Scogginsj. f f df. P31 5 5, .. up. ttvlfq 'rr A -f n -,.,.M.3. .. .Q . 'Y i - ,gfe- .2559 .2 .'.-',,i .. ff IL, . wi as gl 'ff-i,41,.im a , ,. -gig: ea. g., .114 1. 4 j, . W5 ' -553 uxw. .y zfewg M-3.52 4 bag! -url' -:Q k l . 7' vii? I I A Y K 1 ,, .5 gy, . fr zyyywwwffvff-wwffw H.-',!j,i - V,-fj,1.xp', ' x i 'gig g .'-,Q ..l.,:V.,. NX H 0, After winning the Republican Party Nomina- tion, Kevin Hester fGeorge Bushj and Julie Roberts fEIizabeth Dolej receive recognition from the crowd for their victory. is ,

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lt was unbelievable, basketball homecoming queen, Rosalyn James, stated her overwhelming ex- citement about winning the crown. I really enjoyed basketball home- coming because we can honor the ball players and at the same time add spirit to the student body, ex- plained Mrs. Sue Gunderman. Adding to the weekly Friday night basketball game on February 1 were the homecoming festivities. Parents and friends alike crowded into the gym early to observe both the bas- ketball teams and the future home- coming queen. Bo Scott stated, Basketball homecoming adds more color and excitement to the game itself. The sixteen girls, four from each class, were selected by the student body on January 25. Being on the homecoming court was quite an honor and also a great deal of fun, commented Julie Sams. Anticipating the events that would take place during half time of the boys game, the excitement of the crowd filled the gym. Kristi Rice commented, l felt nervous for a while, but l had an overall great time. Finally the moment everyone had awaited so impatiently for arrived. Brad Day, president of the student council crowned Rosalyn James bas- ketball homecoming queen. Adding to the homecoming events were the exciting ball games. The varsity boys team rolled on to an- other victory by defeating the Etowah Eagles 88-69. 28 Basketball Homecoming Escorted by Jonathan James, Jennifer Ferguson proudly accepts the honor of sophomore representative. LEFT: A member of the Thrill Team , Maddox Kilgore expresses his cheerleading ability during a pep-rally. l1