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

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The December and May issues of THE WARHAWK contained campus news, student features, teacher features, class news, ABC’s, melody mix-ups, editori- als, sports, and words of wisdom. Mrs. Blocker and the four editors assigned each member to work un- der a particular editor. Editors and Mrs. Blocker made assign- ments to each individual for a cer- tain article. Each member was re- sponsible for typing his own arti- cle and handing it in to his respec- tive editor before the deadline. Deadlines were always hectic times, but somehow the staff al- ways came through. Usually, pro- crastination was their worst en- emy. It was sometimes hard to get motivated, but once they started, they got the job done and done well. In November, the editors, Mrs. Blocker, and photographers vis- ited Gahagan Print Shop where the paper is published. Mr. Gaha- gan gave the group an interesting and informative tour of the shop. He explained the production pro- (Above) Gwen Murdaugh, Randy Addison, and Grace Ann Mitchell proofread materi- al for publication. 20 Warhawk

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The War hawk Staff consisted of juniors and seniors who showed an interest in journalism. The paper was an excellent means of commu- nication among the entire student body. It gave the students a chance to voice their opinions ibrough articles which appeared in the paper. Freedom of the press was sometimes taken for granted before, but students realized how important this personal freedom was. Being able to express one’s own views gave students a feeling of pride. After seeing the finished products, members of the staff felt a sense of accomplishment. Because of increased expenses, THE WARHAWK was published only twice this year — once each semester. To supplement these is- sues, THE SHRIEKER was print- ed every other month. THE SHRIEKER, printed on its fam- ous blue paper, contained campus happenings, school news, and in- formation. It was a condensed ver- sion of THE WARHAWK. Spon- sors bought ads for the small is- sues of THE SHRIEKER. Freedom Of The Press (Above) Mrs. Blocker and staff are proud of their work! (Left) Lesli Howell and Kathleen Sim- mons prepare THE SHRIEKER for mail- ing. Warhawk 19

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cess of the paper from start to fin- ish. Photographer Rodney Cum- mings was always on the scene for pictures. His photography skills “■ ere put to good use. Mrs. Blocker always reserves the titles of edi- : 3rs for the seniors. She felt that it tv as an honor and a special privi- lege for those in their last year of school. Last year she chose Randy Addison, News Editor; Allison Reeves, Features Editor; Grace Ann Mitchell, Sports Editor; Gwen Murdaugh, Business Man- ager. Although the editors’ jobs were very important, without the remainder of the staff, the paper would not have been published. Everyone had a job to do and played a significant role in pro- ducing the best papers ever. Mrs. Blocker always devoted her time and energy to the staff. Without her hard work, the paper would not have been possible. (Top) Mr. Gahagan gives Mrs. Blocker, Rodney Cummings, Gwen Murdaugh, Randy Addison, and Grace Ann Mitchell a tour of the print shop. Above) Business Manager Gwen Mur- :augh carefully counts the profits. (Above) The four editors of THE WAR HAWK are pleased with the finished prod- uct. Warhawk 21