Joseph Kershaw Academy - Epaulet Yearbook (Camden, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 20 of the 1968 volume:

MEMORIES OF 1967-1968 Joseph Kershaw Academy School Colors Navy Blue and White Board of Trustees Chairman Vice-Chairman Treasurer Assistant Treasurer. . . Secretary 1967- 1968 Mr. Laurence Conger Mr. Leonard Hasty Mrs. Dan Lovett Mr. McKee Boykin 2 Dedicated To MRS. CAROLYN H1DY For giving us your time and know- ledge we dedicate this annual of 1967- 68 to you. Because of your under- standing and patience, but firmness you have won the respect of all of the students of Joseph Kershaw Academy. We hope that you will continue to be a part of this school. Along with this wish we present this annual to you. 3 History of Our School THE JOSEPH KERSHAW ACADEMY The Joseph Kershaw Academy opened its doors for the Fall Term of 1965 with eight grades, eight teachers, and 125 students. This school was born of a need, and the recognition of that need; from precedents galore; and from the inspiration, interest and hard work on the part of parents, commit.ees and a host of interested people. The town of Camden was founded and settled and developed in much the same way over two hundred years ago. The town was planned and laid out by men with a purpose beyond their own immediate needs. The wide streets and the parks just didn’t happen they were planned. Early in 1965 several committees, one following the other, planned for the development of a private school. It was recognized that for two hundred years our schools, whatever the form, were developed and controlled by those most interested in the education and welfare of the children of the community namely the local citizens who were repre- sented by the local school boards. These local boards determined the school policies, including the curriculum, which were coordinated with the requirements of higher education and of course the local social, economic, patriotic, and religious principles. Parallel to those schools operated and supported by taxes, Camden was fortunate in having Pri- vate Schools available also for those desiring particular instruction, and the success of the private schools are a matter of record of satisfactory results. When . transfer of local and state authority over the schools to the more distant Washington became apparent in 1965, it was determined by a canvass of a representative cross section of the community, that a private school was not only desirable but actually a serious need. Also it was realized that with today’s economic competition and scientific life, a more thorough and complete education would be required, and of course the basis for this lay with the primary schools. In addition and quite as important was the belief of the founders of Joseph Kershaw Academy, that our children should have the complete opportunity of learning and practicing loyalty and patriotism, to our country, and to the religious principles held by the individual. So, with this philosophy as a background, the organizing committee (selected and established in a public meeting in the spring of 1965) with full authority to determine the feasibility and the desirability of such a school, started their work. With no money and no building or property, with no formal commitment for students or teachers, the committee nevertheless persevered and after a long and careful study of the question, recommended that a school be organized to meet the demands of a large segment of the community. A charter was applied for. At a formal meeting called for the purpose, the charter was adopted and accepted with enthusiasm, and a Board of Trustees was elected, (the same members of the Study Committee were elected Board Members). The board was instructed to proceed with the development of a private school. The school was named the Joseph Kershaw Academy in honor of both men by that name who contributed so much to the development and welfare of Camden-Joseph Kershaw who settled Camden in the 1750’s and his grand- son General Joseph B. Kershaw of the Confederate Army of the 1860’s. The Board of Trustees decided to build a new school building on the property so generously given by Mr. Mrs. Raymond C. Firestone. The building was started during the summer of 1967 and completed in time for the Academy to open its 1967 Fall Term with ten grades, ten teachers, and 145 students. The remarkable progress made at Joseph Kershaw Academy from the Fall Term of 1965 until now is evident by the beautiful new building, the increased enrollment and the finest qualified teachers available. This progress could not have been made without the backing of a large number of friends, the hard-working Board, the able leadership of the Head Master, the office personnel, and the active P.T.O. The Academy has operated for three years and is looking forward with confidence to serving the community in the educational field in the years to come. 4 Administration and Faculty MESSAGE TO STUDENTS Edmond Tiller, Headmaster B.A., M. Ed. University of South Carolina Dear Students, If you have become as attached to Joseph Kershaw Academy as I have 1 believe that you wi’l understand the content of this message. Your future is largely dependent upon your teachers’ effectiveness. We, your teachers, very much want for each of you to enjoy a successful future; if we do not accomplish this, we have failed. Success in life does not come easily. This is why we are stern with you. Attaining the highest goals in later life calls for strife and sacrifice; so do we ask you to strive and make sacrifices. Our efforts are dedicated to preparing you so that you can overcome the many pit- falls life has to offer. And if your fondest dreams become realities, you will sense a joy known only to those who possess love, kindness, generosity, and humility-in short, those who were willing to make the sacrifice. Yours Sincerely, © Mrs. Edna Reynolds has been a very good and hard working sec- retary this past year. Mr. William Byrnes B.A. University of South Carolina Mrs. Carrie Lou Day Western Reserve New York University Mrs. Angelyn Du Rant B.A. Coker College Mrs. Marie Gregg B.S. University of Delaware Mrs. Lynn Hidy B.A. Ohio State University Mrs. Margaret Penix B.A. University of South Carolina Mrs. Elva Pitsenbarger B.A. Washington College of University of Virginia Mrs. Margaret Rabon Columbia College Mrs. June Tiller B.S. Lander College Mrs. Betty Yontz B.S. Concord College 5 STUDENT COUNCIL (FIRST ROW L-R) Caroline Wooten, Frankie Wooten, Lynn Lovett Secretary, Charles Cushman Treasurer, Linda Smith-President, Cookie Boykin-Vice-President. SECOND ROW L-R Margretta Watts, Don Campbell, Betty Parnell, Ann Davis. THIRD ROW L-R Robert Marsh, Sistie Campbell, and Ellen Boykin. ANNUAL STAFF SEATED Caroline Wooten and Ruth Boykin. STANDING Left to right. Linda Smith, Susan Freitag, Becky Hasty, Charles Cushman, Ginger Boykin, and Missy Hanahan. NEWSPAPER STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT, Ted Parker, Mr. W. H. Byrnes—faculty advisor, Caroline Wooten, Kay Smith, Ruth Boykin, Linda Smith, Robert Marsh, Susan Freitag, Cookie Boykin, and Becky Hasty. ‘JUNIOR CHORUS’ INTERMEDIATE CHORUS’ ‘SENIOR CHORUS’ 7 PHYSICAL EDUCATION Football helps you unwind” SAFETY PATROL KNEELING: Eddie Eddings and John Cushman. STANDING left to right, Ken Lillard, Bob Parnell, Willis Boykin, LeRoy Boykin, Jan Hudson, Lyndy Wilson, and John Larkin. GOLF CLUB SEATED left to right, Rollie Reynolds, John Cushman, Woody Marsh, Anothy Perez, Don Campbell. Bill Paulling, Bennie Marshall. KNEELING L to R, Hank West, Molly Semple, Shannon Zemp, Meg Richards, Anne Cushman, Yvonne Parker. Bob Parnell, Phil Marsh. Peter Larkin. STANDING L to R, Cookie Boykin, Ken Lillard, Eddie Eddings, John Larkin, Robert Marsh, Becky Hasty, Willis Boykin, Charles Cushman, Mr. W.A. Byrnes, Faculty Advisor. KINDERGARTEN “Busy at Play” FIRST GRADE ART CLASS “First grade learning about art” “Our new building” 9 Valentine King and Queen Robert Marsh and Linda Smith High NEATEST MOST MISCHIEVOUS WITTIEST Robert Marsh and Susan Freitag Ginger Boykin and Bill Paulling Connie West and Bill Paulling BIGGEST FLIRT MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED BEST LOOKING Missy Hanahan and Cookie Boykin Susan Freitag and John Larkin Katherine Marsh and Willis Boykin BEST ALL AROUND MOST STUDIOUS BEST PERSONALITY Connie West and Robert Marsh Katherine Marsh and Eddie Eddings Caroline Wooten and Robert Marsh School Popularity Contest 9 j TENTH GRADE... Whizzes in Science, Dunces in History. Ruth Boykin Susan l-reitag Ted Parker Kay Smith Linda Smith Caroline Wooten NINTH GRADE... Minority Group Newton Boykin Becky Hasty Robert Marsh EIGHTH GRADE... A Year of Work, a Year of Laughter Ginger Boykin Willis Boykin Charles Cushman Eddie Eddings Missy Hanahan Jan Hudson John Larkin Ken Lillard Lynn Lovett Judy Maddox Bob Parnell Bill Paulling Margretta Watts Connie West Kathy Wilson Lyndy Wilson SEVENTH GRADE... The Flower Children £llen Boykin LeRoy Boykin John Cushman Mary Dillingham Betsy Garber Katherine Marsh Jan Rabon Preston Wannamaker Gwynne Wilson SIXTH GRADE... Did You Know That History Was in Almost Every Subject? David Beard Don Campbell Jennifer Davis David DeLaughter Douglas du Pont Charles Grant Roger Hanahan Peter Larkin Phillip Marsh Will Marsh Woody Marsh Yvonne Parker Anothy Perez Helen Royall Molly Semple Hank West Frank Wooten Shannon Zemp FIFTH GRADE.. .Little Old Mischief Makers. Us. Becky Brown Anne Cushman Donna Dabney Ann Davis Julie Dillingham Aimce Kornegay Risa Little Bennie Marshall Tracy Marshall Betty Parnell Rollie Reynolds Libby Rhett Meg Richards Chandra Smith Gretchen Watts Amanda Whitaker Rhet Wilson FOURTH GRADE...We Have Tried” to be Good Hope Boykin Melissa Campbell John Carlton Marsha Gale Nancy Harmon Ellen Hasty Tom LaRochc Johnny Perez Raymond Price Lou Ann Riggan Michael Rouse Jonni Sue Strickland Pamela Trucsdalc Leila Wilson Douglas Zemp 14 HIRD GRADE... The Hush’’ Group. Alexandra Boykin Sarah Brown Elizabeth Campbell Corey Davis V.V. Kornegay Louise Larkin Tom Little Cynthia Marsh Dan Marshall Thomas Marshall Francis McCorkle Michael Parnell George Rhett Allison Royall Amelia Wannamaker Caleb Whitaker Neal Wilhite Mary Wilson Randy Woolfe SECOND GRADE... Land of Fairytales and Make Believe Paige Carlton Elizabeth DeLaughter Louis Gale Danny Jolly Beth McCoy Laura Randle Elizabeth Watkins FIRST GRADE... Fun and Parties are Our Game © ft M ,1 e iff’ 'V e Ml C) -V ..k 9 . m IV Cynthia Blackwell Marty Boykin Rachel Chapman Keith Dabney Melanie DuRant Beth Evans Jeanne Hanahan David Joseph Johnny Kornegay George Little Susan Marsh Mandy Marshall Phillip McCorkle Donna Parker Mac Semple Sara Lynn Tiller 15 KINDERGARTEN...Were the Little People” of J.K.A. Tony Hughes Gaye Mahoney Michele Perez Kathryn Propst Bob Yontz Alice Boykin Dede Cloud Lisa Dillingham Cindy Hornsby PATRONS PAGE bowani THE TACK ROOM FREITAGS HORSESHOEING SHEHEEN’S TEXACO PRODUCTS WATEREE SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION THE COTTON PATCH HALL RADIO TV, INC. NETTLES CLEANERS CITY DRUG CO. W. F. NETTLES SON C.P. BOSE SON CAMDEN JEWELERS CAMDEN GAS OIL REDFEARN MOTOR CO., INC. CAMDEN MACHINE WORKS LONG-SHEORN PONT1AC-OLDS, INC. KEANEDY INSURANCE REAL ESTATE AGENCY THE SMART SHOP PINE TREE BUILDING SUPPLY CO. THE CORNER BOOK STORE FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION WOOYEN BRANHAM FERTILIZER BURNS HARDWARE 16