Darlington Academy - Kinesis Yearbook (Darlington, SC)

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A Roadrunner is an animal of speed. We use this quality, speed, to keep ahead of others. Sometimes, when the going gets rough, we find it hard to stay out in front. To be a Roadrunner we must be at the front. This year, like every other year, we have stayed out in front. but sometimes we have discovered fi It's hard to be o Roadrunner Tell them about it. Ann Miles really gets into the cheers. Bursting through the door, the children can't be restrained by Melanie Anderson and Margaret Bristow when recess arrives. Two-in-one. During lunch, Melanie Anderson and Meg Severance get a stomach full of food and a refreshing course in the school gossip.

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No gap here. Who says there is a generation gap? Varsity soccer players and parents watch the outcome of the j.V. soccer game. Students generally associate their mascot with themselves and use it as a nickname for each other. For example, every student at the Academy is called a Roadrunner. Each mascot has its own set of qualities. Power and strength are two of the qualities given to mascots like the Clemson Tigers or Georgia Bulldogs. With a name like Roadrunner, you must think a little bit harder. You talked. An uncontrollable mouth gets a taste of cream as a cheerleader is awarded for not keeping the rules of Cheerleader Silent Day. 3

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Doodling. Study halls are sometimes used to promote the fine arts when homework has been finished. They claim we are supposed to be the creme-de-la-creme of Darlington's students. Our classroom manners and study habits are to be above the rest of the students in town. We are the sweet angels who don't do anything but study. Who are they kidding? We too are inclined to perform devilish acts when the circumstances permit. Sure, we've heard of spitballs. What normal kid hasn't? And yet they still call us the cherry on top of the sundae. Boy, will they ever learn? All we can do is try to appease them. Just ask any student and he will tell you 'It's hord to be o Rocidrunner’ Bubbles. Belsy McCutcheon has found a new way of expressing her moods through the use of chewing gum. PART OF THE CROWD 5