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

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The club consisted of juniors and seniors who paid two-dollar dues. Secretary-treasurer for the year was Benjy Black. John Ben- nett served as Vice-President. Randy Warren was the club’s President for 1983-84. Individual groups’ officers in- cluded: Alpha — Co-Production Managers — Joey Ritter and Todd Buddin; Ass’t. — Shan Pye; Program Director — Sallie Neal; Ass’t. — Melanie Easterlin. Beta — Production Manager — Brad McMillan; Ass’t. — Robbie Free; Program Director — Jeff Searson; Ass’t. — Rob Young. Gamma — Production Manager — Todd Hudson; Ass’t. — Benjy Black; Program Director — Kathleen Simmons; Ass’t. — John Bryan. The club appreciated the gener- osity of WALD for letting them use their equipment and facilities at the station. Sponsor of the club, Mrs. Blocker, always attended re- cording sessions and assisted the group throughout the year. (Top Left) Mr. Microphone enjoys late (Above) Rodney Cummings, Marsha (Top Right) What a professional-looking night sessions at the station. McGinnis, Lisa Avant, and Lionel Richie group of amateur broadcasters. enjoy music “All Night Long.” Broadcast Club 25

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The Broadcast Club was divid- ed into three groups again this year: alpha, beta, and gamma. Each group chose its own manag- ers and directors and produced its own shows. Last year, the club won second place in comedy in the state com- petition. Kathleen Simmons and Carmen Long won first place for their achievement in public af- fairs. The club was also runner-up for creativity and Club of the Year. In addition to these honors, Randy Warren was elected as state Vice-President. On Thursday nights, the groups alternated recording shows. The Sounds Of Music (Top left) Todd Hudson and Randy War- ren tape another great Gamma comedy. (Above) John Bryan appreciates good sound effects. program recorded included com- edy, campus news, teacher feature, student spotlight, sports, and community happenings. On Fri- day afternoons during the clean- up period, the tapes were broad- casted over the intercom system. The entire student body enjoyed the shows. (Top right) Bert Snyder and Keith Warren prefer country music. (Above) Ass't. Production Manager Benjy Black reads a “good answer” for campus problems. 24 Broadcast Club

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Although small in number, this year the band was large at heart. The band consisted of less than thirty people. Members included Terry Hudson, LaJean Alewine, Amy Gentry, Renee Dennis, Tammy Steedley, Tara Ulmer, Tony Wilson, Laurette Hinton, David Ritter, Randy Addison, JJ Evans, Jimmy Burgess, Matthew Hiott, Kevin Beach, Toby Hinton, Duke Hipp, Henry Hiott, Allan Dulaney, Matthew Addison, Johnny Rodgers, Gwen Mur- daugh, and Lara Craven. The band performed at half- time of the Homecoming game. They were always helping to boost spirit at football games. On De- cember 5, they gave a Christmas Large At Heart (Top left) The Hawks march proud while practicing for parades. (Above) Miss Dtiffield is very patient with her beginners. (Top right) Drum Major Lara Craven, a junior, is an enthusiastic leader. (Right) LaJean Alewine and Gwen Mur- daugh discuss the color guard routine. 26 Band concert in the gymnasium. The band practices four days a week after school. The band is un- der the direction of Miss Keena Duffield. Miss Duffield graduated from Limestone College in May 1981 with a B.A. in Music Educa- tion. She received a four year mu- sic scholarship and was an active member of Sigma Alpha Soeta