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

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Mrs. nancy Beach and her son, Kevin, take a few moments out of their busy day to visit with each other. Is this a family reunion? no, it's the Warren and Speaks clan. Both families are a part of our family. Can this be right? Mrs. Linder's grandson. Will Haynes, is almost as tall as she is. Mr. and Mrs. Qeorge Bnttle are a new addition to John C.'s happy family. Family

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momma, daddy, fotffla, and 6 4i4£ i 44 Being a student of my mother is quite difficult at times. Whenever I forget my homework, espe- cially in her class, it's bad. If 1 bomb a test it's even worse.” Allen Goehring John C. Calhoun could be best described as one big happy family in more ways than one. riot only was the re- lationship between the stu- dents and the teachers close and caring academically, but many teachers and students were actually related. Mothers and fathers taught sons and daughters, grandmothers taught grandchildren, and aunts and uncles abounded. These students felt uncom- fortable at times. The pres- sure to perform well came from both their home life and Family eaching my own children has been fun as well as in- teresting. I've had the chance to see another side of their personalities that I would have missed other- wise. All three have com- mented that it hasn't been so bad. Betty Goehring school life as well. If their grades were not up to par they would hear about them both at home and school. If a good grade had been rewarded friends would badger them constantly. As far as the teach- ers were concerned, they sup- ported their kinsmen. Through the good and bad grades, the headaches and re- wards, that parental care could always be found. Mot only with the sons and daugh- ters but with each individual as a whole. I l Mr. Bennett has been a bad boy. Eric, his son, delivers his punishment.

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 work, play, relaxation Renne Dennis, a senior, spends her extra time away from school working at the hospital. ---------------------------------------------- After school I like to spend most of my time talking on the phone with my friends. I also like to ride my horses and watch televi- sion.” Colette Bailey ------------------- -------------------------- y after school time is very important to me. 1 spend my time talking with friends on the telephone, practic- ing sports, talking with friends up town , and working at an after school job. Kevin Litchfield The last bell of the day rings signalling Time Out, the most important part of the day for most students. Whether it was playing sports or the piano, students could always ex- press themselves. Some stu- dents spent their time in front of the television hoping for Reva and Josh to unite once again. Still others were palling around with friends or taking a short nap. Students also im- proved their ball changes and turns by taking dance lessons. The lower school students were involved in the exciting activities of scouting. Learning social skills and providing community services were only a few. While scouting was tak- ing place in the lower grades, the high school students were busy with after school jobs. Much time was also con- sumed talking on the phone with a special friend. Home- work was another item on the agenda of the day. This item always had to be done and that was a fact. Time Out When riicole Ray isn't busy with her studie she likes to brush up” on her piano skills.