Christ Church Episcopal High School - Hellenian Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

Page 105 text:

ational Merit Semi-Finalists: Byron Berry, Mary uth Hannon, Johanna Searle, and Ward Watson. Com- ended Scholars: Frederick Hanold and Temple Gaines e Honor Council: Top Row - Mary Margaret cColl, Lisa Stafford, and Julia O'Brien. Bottom Row Edward Toledano. Linh Nguyen, and Smyre Hunt. Honor Societies Honors Bestowed Continually, CCES has distinguished itself with scholars. This year l7'Zn of the Senior Class received recognition for high PSAT scores. Of those 1771 two, Temple Gaines and Frederick Hanold, were Commended Scholars. Byron Berry, Mary Ruth Hannon, Johanna Searles, Martha Vinson, and Ward Watson were National Merit Semi-Finalists, members of a select group composing the top one-half of one percent of college-bound seniors nationally. The language departments also distinguished themselves by capturing eight awards at the Clemson University Foreign Language Declamation Contest. The event was held in November and included 600 high school students from three states. Each student memorized and recited two poems in his language. Participants were judged on the basis of pronunciation, accuracy of text, interpretation, and delivery. Award My winners from CCES were Maureen Hagy and Walt Horstman in Latin, Linh Nguyen and Miki Tavasani in French, and Karen Dixon, Miki Tavasani, and Ward Watson in Spanish. Coaches for CCES were Mrs. Lynn McColl, Mrs. Kris Petesch, Mrs. Mary King, and Mr. Chris Hearon. During the spring, the Cum Laude Society selected new members from the Junior and Senior classes. The Society chose students who had distinguished themselves in academics. The Honor Council, initiated to uphold the Honor Code at CCES, consisted of four students from the Upper School Student Council and two elected members from the Senior Class. Linh Nguyen chaired the council whose members were Smyre Hunt, Mary Margaret McColl, Lisa Stafford, and Edward Toledano. L-WMM Students of the Cum Laude Society receive open campus privileges early in their senior year. Declamation Winners: Latin, Maureen Hagyg Spanish, Karen Dixong French, Linh Nguycng Spanish, Mike Tavasani, Ward Watson: and Lat- in, Wall Horstman Honor Societies 99

Page 104 text:

Delphian Creati ity Exists Here The oracle at Delphi issued prophecies to men in classical Greeceg the CCES literary magazine prophesied talents of those people skilled in photography, art, and writing. Selections, chosen by Editor LinhsNguyen and his student staff of two persons from grades 7-12, appeared in the January edition of The Cavalier Expressg and The Delphian itself was distributed in May. As a result of his involvement in South Carolina Student Press Association, Editor Nguyen expanded the publication to include essays and criticisms as well as creative writings. Mrs. Betty Cavan advised the staff. has-A Delphian Staff: Anthony Randall, Tally Parham, L Dana Strickland, Carrie McDonald, Amy Beller, Editor Linh Nguyen, Danny Bowers, and Jeannine , Maynard Linh Nguyen gives the literary publication a new dimension. 98fDelphian 'IS'-133

Page 106 text:

W... Paper Profit ans Ful burst with unusual activities. Students paraded in costumes suitable for Anti Prep Day, Calhoun Falls Day, - Homecomlng Alumni Day, and CCES's own Blue- White Day as they cheered at pep rallies and the bonfire on Thursday night hosted by varsity cheerleaders. The Eighth Grade won the school decorations contest, and on Friday night the Alumni Association held a barbecue in the gym prior to the Calhoun Falls game. During half-time ceremonies Bibby Harris was crowned Homecoming Queen by Marty Truslow, her predecessor. Parents' Panel provided a reception in the cafeteria after the game. Saturday night the Chapparals played at the dance in the decorated gym. The Entertainment Committee, headed by Rae Rogers and advised by Mrs. Diane Glymph and Mr. Larry Steinmeyer, filled this traditional week with a variety of events. A wrapping paper fund raiser, directed by Finance Chairman Benny Norwood, yielded over five thousand dollars, twenty-nine per cent of which went for Homecoming expenses. Wild Indian Jay Cavan along with Mark Sturgis, John McCraw, and Donnald Dobbins drum-up spirit against the Blue Flashes. r r Q , Q 3. ,,-.. 63.3 an ,..,,.,,,, U . l00fHomccoming QW mf Electrified hair definitely improves George Woo ability to write compositions for Mrs. Carter. Modeling the dress of the day, Tam Serage. Gwi Earle, Marion Rose, Mary Margaret McColl, a .I..I. Brookshire contemplate a fun Homecom' Week. 44