John C Calhoun High School - Talon Yearbook (Walterboro, SC)

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unity by encouraging involvement in all school activities. The council had many worthwhile projects. Students and parents were en- couraged to donate blood to the Red Cross. The Council was re- sponsible for planning and orga- nizing Homecoming festivities. Without the hard work of the Stu- dent Council, Homecoming would not have been enjoyed by the Hawks. The dedication of the Council to help others did not stop with the school. It also became involved in community projects. They pre- pared food baskets for needy fam- ilies during Thanksgiving. All stu- dents were asked to give canned goods to help with the project. Mrs. Wimberley advised the Council throughout the year. On Wednesdays the Council met at the end of fourth period. Students enjoyed participating in Student Council activities. (Top left) Kevin Hinton and Keith Warren take oaths at the induction. (Above) Everyone participates in Student Council discussions. (Top right) Pres. Randy Addison outlines his goals for the upcoming year. (Right) Advisor Mrs. Wimberly reviews the minutes from the last meeting. Student Council 11

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In addition to the officers, the Student Council consisted of the President from each grade and two representatives chosen by their classmates. Officers elected last spring were President Randy Addison, Vice-President Robbie Free, and Secretary-Treasurer Matthew Addison. The entire stu- dent body (grades eight through twelve) voted these candidates into office. Later in the year, the council chose Carmen Long, a sen- ior, as its Sergeant-at-arms. Her duty was to enforce the rules of the council. Presidents and repre- sentatives included these stu- dents: 8th grade — Pres. — Car- men Sauls, Cindy Smith, Amy Goehring; Freshmen — Pres. — Thomas Rowe, Brian Strickland, Michelle Hughes; Sophomores — Pres. — Matthew Addison, Kip Hooker, Deanne Jones; Juniors — Pres. — Keith Warren, Kevin Hinton, Ned Willis; Seniors — Pres. — Randy Warren, Jenny Sa- vela, Rodney Cummings. The Student Council’s main function was to promote school Reach For The Stars (Right) Sec.-Treas. Matthew Addison calls the roll at meetings. (Below) Randy Warren and Todd Hudson generously donate their blood at the Red Cross. 10 Student Council

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The John C. Calhoun Academy chapter of the National Honor So- ciety was sponsored by Mrs. Betty Linder It was composed of juniors and seniors who maintained an average of 90 or higher. For the 1983-84 school year, Grace Ann Mitchell was elected President and Allison Reeves was elected Secretary-Treasurer. There were thirteen members from the senior class who were inducted during their junior year. These members included Randy Addison, John Bennett, Benjy Black, Rodney Cummings, Laura Goodwin, Paige Grayson, Carmen Long, Grace Ann Mitchell, Brad McMillan, Al- lison Reeves, Jenny Savela, Kath- leen Simmons, and Randy War- ren During study halls, members helped Mrs. Griffith in the li- brary. Many boxes of old books had been donated to the school and the National Honor Society assisted Mrs. Griffith by stamping the John C. name in them. On January 24, 1984, ten mem- bers from the junior class were in- ducted into the National Honor Light Our Way (Top) Inductees Kevin Hinton and Yvette Floyd enjoy the reception. (Above) The members of the National Honor Society recite their pledge during the ceremony in the gymnasium. 5 (Above) Laura Goodwin, John Bennett, and Randy Warren review the NHS hand- book. 12 National Honor Society