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

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Society at a candlelight ceremony into the gymnasium. The mem- bers pledged to uphold the high r'.andards of the National Honor Society, to be loyal to their school, tc encourage activities, and to pro- mote the four principles of schol- irship, service, leadership, and rnaracter. The ten juniors who met the standard requirements were Lara Craven, Darlene Cros- by, Yvette Floyd, Kevin Hinton, Marsha McGinnis, Kim Moody, Sallie Neal, Cathy Sams, Jan Ulmer, and Keith Warren. Parents of inductees were invit- ed to the ceremony and to a recep- tion in the library. Refreshments were served and parents were giv- en an opportunity to meet with teachers and students. It was definitely an honor to be a member of the National Honor Society. Only a select few met the requirements of scholarship, ser- vice, leadership, and character. Above) Paige Grayson spends her study helping in the library. National Honor Society 13

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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

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The 1983 Winthrop Challenge team consisted of Donna Farrell, John Bryan, Brantley Strickland, and Rhonda Johns. The team ap- peared on television after defeat- ing two teams. For the third con- secutive year, John C. captured first place in the Salkehatchie Bowl in Allendale. This event was sponsored by USC and public and private schools throughout the lowcountry were invited to par- ticipate. This year Mrs. Janis Blocker, coach of the academic teams, orga- nized the first annual JCCA Aca- demic Bowl which was sponsored by the PTO. Twenty private schools throughout the state par- ticipated. Each school sent one re- presentative from each grade (8- 12) to participate. The students were questioned on a variety of subjects including math, English, science, social studies, and current events. Students met in class- rooms to participate in prelimi- nary games. The finalists partici- pated in the gym later that day. One state champion was chosen Academic Awareness (Top left) Members of the 1983 Winthrop Challenge team — John Bryan, Brantley Strickland, Rhonda Johns, and Donna Farrell. (Above) Van Boynton and John Bryan don't realize that these books won't help them! (Top) John Bryan is positive that he knows the answer to this question. (Above) “Coach” Blocker assures her group that they know all the answers. 14 Academic Team