Joseph Kershaw Academy - Epaulet Yearbook (Camden, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1973 volume:

jl o TT tAo- ($rnJJ P otOO rx j)h As % AtL isbterdr rc A, GAt+U CC Loo e well to this day for it is life, the very life of life. In its brief course lie all the verities and realities of your existence; 'V, The glory of action, the splendor of beauty. 4 5 X - S£ X vX‘VOC V-3C V X - u v w 4 4� 4 For yesterday is but a dream, 6 7 Look well, therefore to this day, for such is the salutation to the Dawn. — Sanscrit Jt y Y StY Y S Y Y Y Y Y S Y Y Y Y 9 William Raleigh Marsh I look upon every day to be a loss, in which I do not make a new acquaintance, Elizabeth Swing Stogsdill This world has too much to attain to sit back; involve- ment is necessary. C. Terry D'Arcy Segars Life is too short to be serious. Now is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is perhaps the end of the beginning! Margaret Rochelle Semple If not for the merry, the world would be boring. Rebecca Christman Brown Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be that perfectly, Alfred Andrew Collins Painting is poetry, and poetry is a speaking picture. Annie Dunreth Horne Her smile was not meant to be seen by anyone and served its whole purpose in being smiled. Harry Maurice Kline You are only young once, after that you have to think up some other excuse. 14 15 Pw� 1 Helen Williams Royal I “To have ideas is to gather flowers; to think is to weave them into garlands. Pamela Lynn Sink I live in a very small house, but my windows look out on a very large world. JOAN FRANCES HARRISON KATHLEEN MONTS RISHER What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity. WOODELL CRAIG MARSH A word spoken in season, at the right moment, is the matter of ages. 16 17 SCOTT TRENT ZIEMKE Any man can stand up to his opponents; give me a man who can stand up to his friends. ztujudbdJimJUf jttuu i oaj jU) cjcruL -yiirpt QJrma L but -frnmJ- ut iuut inqum.. duVLLf. rr Yr rrdb jub (UmMih tl artis yr rr subU), Cun L rr rm iiA) Gj_ mprrr WJ) . MjCUUibLtLOfV • • ' Ou hurrtdia JL J a (JJUlKr dfiOJdttl r wrruJUO , a CbLfbmtO, OmcL a Jusrt .. . KjmhxU) .. . iXigrrrwiLM) fij. SM ncU). ypLJLTbt AMCtWCL IfSlVu jjJUb CjJPOJL , '{jUJL } CLcmJb j5X f ) K lAAJL ■ ■ ■ MXLCJlj 'JliqtlW t 'JlUjtwu ■ ■ • 'j i dJmt W i£h) ri b XxmjmjoL j u ju) rict umtfu gettury . LC b • • • QmCL nra b vmu rr rrwiM), QnXi TrfmmjJU) irerrrmuA)... a cthjuq ib d G d muarrcL dtjump Z merm Ay -miajb dtavj dttmAQjrtjL. njUj xxKyShj 'j i dJub CJbOLib j. i9i +.. . d-hat yen - vUtccjtAAjjjUy, rmJb dthsu (ifxdJjirtfi j, dijju qjtcL adiMmcL. 'i’UrrrOGiiMuAj HUj6) QJMML all cthirnib QUJ71 JUdW f cL at vriuAt j Umy , tiJw w db oitw QjOjrUb jQJUlL J Q nfy Ymm.” QdJi Ukri. o ia upit LU Little People of 1973-74 Becky Brown 1. Andy Collins 2. Joan Harrison 3. Rock Hawkins 4. Annie Horne 5. Harry Kline 6. Will Marsh 7. Woody Marsh 8. Billy McCurdy 9. Yvonne Parker 10. Hank Radford 11. Kim Risher 12. Helen Royall Terry Segars 13. Mollie Semple 14. Pam Sink 15. Martha Smith 16. Bet Stogsdill 17. Scott Ziemke 18. classes Juniors — “The Reward of a Thing Well Vikki Atkinson Nina Catoe Alan Cribb Anne Cushman Donna Dabney Ann Davis Al Davis Keith Godwin Margaret Horne Lee Hutchins Peggy Ketchen Petey Kornegay Beth Langley Donna Lawhon Risa Little Done Is to Have Done It. ” Betty Parnell Lugene Patterson Gill Reames Rollie Reynolds Libby Rhett Meg Richards Rodney Richards Ginnie Risher John Sink Woottie Steed Kim Swearingen Nita Taylor 22 .r ! 23 Sophomores — You Can Always Tell Us, but You Can 't Tell Us Much. Niki Beleos Angie Branham Claude Buckley Sistie Campbell Johnny Carlton Lee Corris Jimmy Creed Bill Douglas William Epps Sarah Fowler Marsha Gale Nancy Harmon Beth Hurst Al Hutchinson Beth Lamar Kay Watkins Lynn Watkins Leila Wilson Doug Zemp Tom LaRoche Ted Marshall Santiago Olano Gwen Partin Valerie Pitsenbarger Tammy Prather Lou Ann Riggan Susie Strickland Tom Swift Pam Truesdale 24 25 Zan Boykin William Brannon Libby Campbell Winston Chapman Joey Chardukian Marla Cribb John de Loach Kim Fitzgerald Frances Funderburk Stuart Hoffman Nancy Horne Ruth Hurst Kathy Hutchins V. V. Kornegay Buttons Larkin Trey McCorkle Karen McCoy Bobby McCurdy Kay McKinney Rhea McMahan Debbie Marksbary Cynthia Marsh Danny Marshall Jamie Patterson Raymond Price Karen Reynolds Danny Riddick Dee Dee Risher Katherine Roberts Allison Royall Rick Rush Amelia Wannamaker Mary Wilson Mary Wooten Stacy Ziemke Ever Feel Like Giving up ? 26 Buddy Bailey Bryan Carmichael Terry Downey Louis Gale Elizabeth Hammond Rosemary Hard Danny Jolly Tom Little Troy McLeod Rajena Miles 29 Greg Bottom ley Marty Boykin Paige Carlton Kim Carson Carla Cassady Richard Cook Keith Dabney Rod Davis Teddy de Loach Melanie DuRant Beth Evans James Fitzgerald Tom Fowler Michelle Hard Gretchen Hoffman Seventh Grade — Cecil Lachicotte Howard Lamar Jenifer Lawhon George Little Sue Marsh Mandy Marshall Mandy Mayer Kim Ogburn Donna Parker Roddy Partin Deanna Patterson Virginia Ann Pitsenbarger Mary Richards Julie Risher Mac Semple Robin Sims Catherine Swearingen Timothy Webster John Wilson Jay Yount 30 31 Mark Black Dan Blackwell Susan Campbell AI Carmichael Kathleen Carson Dana Clark Glenn Cribb John Elliot Lisa Gale Debbie Hammond Pony Herbert Maria Hurst Lisa Jones Jeannie Larkin Greg McCarley Phillip Me Cork le Robert Miles Laurie Minges Xavier Olano Kathryn Propst Six th Grade Sometimes I Sits and Thinks and Sometimes I Just Sits. In Memoriam JERRY ROSE 1962 - 1973 Michael Ansley Kent Blancett Mary Jo Bostick Davis Bottom Iy Renee Boudreau Rose Chardukian Meg Clarke Richard Clyburn Spencer Cook Beth Ann Corris Mark Charles Daniel Karen Dixon Emily Du Rant Thomas Garity Grant Geddings Jay Green Anrea Hoffman Rhonda Jackson Melody James Rhonda Jolly Fifth Grade — Minds, Like Parachutes, Function Only When Open. Bill Vereen Thorburn Wright Mitch Yount Kim Lunn Linda Marksbary Stephen McDaniel Elizabeth McLeod Kevin Moody Kenny Oates Lindsay Pierce Britt Ransom Janell Reames Mary Risher Valerie Rose Pamela Shiver Ann Smith Jeanne Strickland Keith Thomas 34 'V ''35 Paula Bailey Nathan Boulware Mary Boykin Myra Branham Barbara Brown Katherine Brown Kimberly Carmichael Stanley Carroway Gordon Chickering Karen Collins Eric Corris Sara Davis Bratton de Loach John Fitzgerald Kathy Follette Roger Forrest Susan Geddings John Herbert Sheryl Hill Jo Ellen Howie Mark Jones Mary Shannon Lachicotte Rhonda Laney Patricia Marshall C.R. Miles John Miles Richard Minges Jane Oates Francisco Olano Robert Pierce John Price Rochella Rabon Jill Radford Chris Rose David Sanders Laura Theil William Thomas William Threatt William Watkins Andrew Wright Third Grade — None of Us Is as Smart as All of Us. David Baxley Janet Bottom ley Joe Boykin Lisa Boykin Chester Lee Brinser Kellie Campbell Stephen Clyburn Brian Dabney Sally Davis Tallulah Fellers Patrick Garrity Celeste Hard Holly Hutchinson Eddie Kelley Xan Long Allison Lucas Laurie Lunn Julie McKinney Russ McLeod Elizabeth Nettles Susan Nielson Andy Ogburn Dana Outlaw Gwen Patterson Bob Pullum Wade Rush Phoebe Sanders Chris Smith Sara Smith Woody Sullivan Leigh Anne Ansley Myra Belk Paul Bostick Edward Bottom ley Gary Brown Jackie Brown Aimee Campbell Brad Chardukian Connie Collins Barry Cook Keith Dixon Tipp Dukes Karen Lea Fitzgerald Jan Glott Timothy Graham Primrose Green Bill Jackson Merri James Rochelle Kirkland John Lewis Second Grade J ••r Laurie Lovett Elizabeth Marshall Margaret Mays Susan Mays Kim Melton Amy Nielson Michael Pullum John Radford Suzanne Ransom Philip Reames Jeffrey Robinson Mary Royal I Russell Rush Elizabeth Scott Ernest Sullivan Amy Taylor Crystal Taylor Kyle Taylor Scott Wagner Teresa Ward law Kathleen Watkins Teresa Wilson Sharon Young Mike Zedosky “Imagination Is More Important Than Knowledge. ’ 40 HV First Grade — You 'd Smile Too If You Were One of us. 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Core a£ -vu a th � ’ k-iC fCK «.'UJl ill t7c , rtf iS -jo- , . cuk ,( t isri d� r Ttj t4 - c . k' LbtTli£ OK TZi.W � J0‘- farn ili $ k r , ‘i fur I' i -----------lu. administration 3 This, my first year as Headmaster of Joseph Kershaw Academy, has been both enjoyable and instructive for me. In a school which is undergoing transition asso- ciated with the inevitable pains of growth, strains are placed on the student body as well as on the faculty, and this year each has responded remarkable well. Therefore, the signs are hopeful that when those of you who graduate this year return to visit us in the future, you will find Joseph Kershaw Academy grown in stature with a fine reputation and an academic program second to none. I wish you all great success and happiness. Mrs. Winnie Boudreau and Mrs. Mickey Radford have been kept busy jumping in and out of their chairs as they attend to cuts bruises, and long lines of tardy students, while at the same time getting important work done. We applaud these ladies for their victories over office traumas. The Board of Trustees of Joseph Kershaw Academy continues to expand its goals and make J.K.A. a better school. We extend our thanks and appreciation to these people for their help and understand- ing. Mr. Louis Reames, Mr. Robert Marsh, Mr. Dave Partin, Mr. Roger Burke, Mr. Guy Hutchins, Chairman, Mr. Dave Ziemke, Mr. Dan Lovett, Mr. Ed Vereen. Absent when picture was taken: Dr. David Smith, Mr. Don Campbell. V N Mrs. Sybil Carson and Mrs. Sue Ansley have done a fabulous job teaching our first graders reading writing and 'rithmetic. Mrs. Margaret Rabon has successfully introduced our little people to a new world called School. Mrs. Martha Clarke has done a marvel- ous job counseling students through various tests and college applications. Mrs. Gail Blancett has fulfilled her responsibilities as an efficient librarian with never ending patience in getting new books catalogued as well as keeping rowdy students in line. Mrs. Kay Pope and Mrs. Manetta Miller have successfully guided our fifth grade through one of the most trying years, concentrating on the fifty states. Mrs. Joyce Howie and Mrs. Sandra Craddock patiently prepare our growing second graders for third grade. Mrs. Florence LaRoche and Mrs. Pat Persinger show undying patience in con- trolling their trying fourth graders, while at the same time attempting to instill knowledge in their young minds. Mrs. Primrose Green and Mrs. Angie DuRant are thanked for their achieve- ments in teaching the multiplication tables to our third grade, as well as cursive writing. vi. Camden Archives ) 76 J ' • 77 We compliment Mrs. Elva Pitsenbarger, Mrs. Karen Miller, Mrs. Penny Pullum, and Mrs. Martha Clarke on their noble attempts to share their hysterical History with us. Senora Michelle Hazelwood y et Madame Tat Herbert patiently teach their students the unknown tongues of Spanish and French. Mrs. Chris Wright i. Mrs. Barbara Rose Mrs. Nina Charles our Einsteinal Science Department. Classifying bugs and experimental goofs have strengthened the nerves of students and teachers alike. Mrs. Sarah Paul ling and Mrs. Jean Redfearn have stimulated a great interest in mathematics throughout oqf upper school. Mrs. Sally Jackson has made a whale of an attempt to interest her students in the 'Golden Days' of MOBY DICK and Julius Caesar. Mr. Thom Pollard has led his students into an amazing exploration of CANTERBURY TALES and Shakespearean poetry, while Mrs. Henrietta Locke has prepared her junior high students for their future English courses in high school. We commend Coach Lindsay Pierce for leading our football team to its first winning season. Coach James DeBruhl has done a fine job of organizing our basketball department this year. Our thanks to Mrs. Sylvia Little for her instructive typing guidance. We thank James Belton and Elnora Washington. Without them, our school would be a mess. 80 «apjAi - General News combined to form a new school publication, Expression. Headed by Mrs. Sally Jackson and Mr. Thom Pollard, Expression drew an enthusias- tic response from the students and fac- ulty. The newspaper contained sports stories, poems, reviews, photographs, art, and short stories. Prizes were awarded for the best entries contributed by the stu- dents. Front Row, Left to Right: Libby Rhett, Donna Dab- ney, Zan Boykin, Claude Buckley. Second Row: Kay Watkins, Tracy Marshall, V.V. Kornegay, Bill Doug- lass. Third Row: Kim Swearingen, Mr. Thom Pol- lard, Sponsor, Becky Brown, Co-Editor, Meg Rich- ards, Co-Editor, Mrs. Sally Jackson, Sponsor, Donna Lawhon. The co-editors of Expression for the past year were Meg Richards and Becky Brown. Through the combined efforts of the co-editors, advisors, and hard working staff, Expression proved to be a com- plete success. Lower Student Council Revising the school seal and establishing a permanent Gen- eral Store at J.K.A. have been two important activities of the Lower Student Council this year. Its members have also worked with members of the Upper Student Council in the canteen and concession stand at basketball games. Through these projects, they have devotedly worked toward better representation and development of the qualities of leader- ship. Mrs. Herbert has done a fine job in helping these students achieve their goals. Upper Student Council Seated: Mrs. Sarah Paulling, Sponsor. Second Row Left to Right: Andy White, Karen Reynolds, Lou Ann Riggan, Treasurer, Bet Stogdill, President, Angie Branham, Secretary, Marsha Gale, Niki Beleos. Third Row: Pat McKinney, Meg Richards, Margaret Horne, Dee Dee Risher, Stacey Ziemke. Fourth Row: Andy Collins, Ted Marshall. Absent were John Sink, Vice-President; Petey Kornegay; and Martha Smith. Hotdogs, potato chips, cokes . . . Daily, the Student Council members worked in the canteen providing lunch for the students. Nights, they man- aged the concessions at basketball games. With the money earned, the Student Council purchased items essential for the improvement of the school. The Students Council sponsored several dances throughout the school year; among them were the Homecoming Dance and the Epaulet Dance. Upper Student Council, under the leadership of Bet Stogsdill, president, and Mrs. Sarah Paul ling, advisor, is constantly seeking to serve the stu- dent body in a more fulfilling way. The Student Council was organized to represent the students and provide for their needs. For a job well done, we render our sincere thanks and congratulations. The 1973-74 Pep Club took on the serious business of fund raising for extra curricular activities. These activities rang- ed from the production of Laff to leading the students in their support of the Generals. The Pep Club was sponsored by Mrs. Martha Clarke and presided over by Nina Catoe. The hardy efforts of the Pep Club proved to be an encourag- ing influence to the students of JKA. PTO The Parent-Teacher Organization of Joseph Ker- shaw Academy worked unceasingly to benefit our school this past year. This group, composed of en- ergetic parents and teachers, strove to their utmost to improve the standards of our community . Under the direction of Mrs. John Sink, President; Mr. Tom Swift; Vice President; Mrs. James R. Zedosky, Secretary, and Mrs. B.R. Stogsdi11, Trea- surer, our P.T.O. has been steering in a successful direction. General's Club The General's Club was formed to give support and aid to athletics at Joseph Kershaw Academy, and to help foster the highest ideals of sportsmanship among players and spectators. The members have been responsible for furnishing rides to out of town games, for painting the wall in our gymnasium, for monitoring during games, and for parking cars. Several activities have been undertaken to raise money for the school. Epaulet Staff Work on the 1974 Epaulet began with an instructive workshop at New- berry College. We discovered that we were ahead of every other school on deadlines and organization, so we spent our time playing and earned the Where are They Now? award. On September 5, 1973, the Epaulet Staff began to work diligently to surpass last year's efforts. (By January, we discovered that we were be- hind every other school in deadlines.) We forced ourselves to put our heads together, meet our deadlines, and prepare your journal of 1974. Futile attempts to sell ads, Martha's vagueness about finances and Mol- lie's Animal Staff remarks helped make the work go more quickly. Ginnie and Valerie spent hours in the dark room and posing people for pictures. Margaret and Donna made endless attempts for proper layout The Little People. Bottom to Top: Kim Risher, Editor, Margaret Horne, Cynthia Marsh, Risa Little, Martha Smith, Valerie Pitsenbarger, Donna Lawhon, Debbie Marksbary, Ginnie Risher, Mrs. Elva Pitsenbarger, Advisor. Absent were Angie Branham, Mollie Semple, and Dee Dee Risher. design, while Debbie and Cynthia issued a constant stream of enthu- siastic suggestions and worked faithfully on copy. Angie worked zealous- ly on the ads; Dee Dee quietly did the illustrations for our book. Risa was constantly asking, Where's Scott's picture? while Mrs. Pitsen- barger offered encouragement to the entire staff. Kim frequently burn- ed the midnight oil re-doing layouts to her satisfaction, and tried to convince herself that she shouldn't always let her temper soften at the last minute. The 1974 Epaulet Staff presents our ultimate result to you, the students of Joseph Kershaw Academy. Beta Club Front Row, Left to Right: Donna Lawhon, Vice-President, Risa Little, President, Betty Parnell, Secretary-Treasur- er. Second Row: Ginnie Risher, Kim Risher, Bet Stogsdill, Scott Ziemke, Meg Richards, Mrs. Mary T. Wright, Sponsor, Becky Brown, John Sink, Margaret Horne. The National Beta Club is a non-secret, service-leader- ship club designed to reward outstanding academic achievement. Its motto, Let us lead by serving others, is an indication of the spirit which motivates Beta Club members to strive for academic excellence while promoting a loyal attitude toward their school among all students. In December, J.K.A. chartered its first Beta Club. Membership in the National Beta Club is based on aca- demic average and leadership qualities. Lead by Risa Little and Mary T. Wright, the Beta Club familiarized itself with its duties and became better able to serve the student body as the year progressed. Nike Club To study various vocations, to prepare for careers, to give service to the school and community, and to develop initiative and leadership----these are the ob- jectives of Nike Club. On September 25, the Nike Club was chartered by the Camden Business and Professional Women's Club at the Holiday Inn. The officers were installed by members of the state and local organizations. In fulfilling their objectives, the Nike Club sponsored these projects: toys for the children's ward at the hospital, giving a Christmas party for the patients in the Karesh Wing of the Kershaw County Memorial Hospital, and assisting as office helpers at Joseph Kershaw Academy. Left to Right: Mrs. Nathell Hall, Mr. Roger Burke, Pam Sink. President. J. K. A. Has First Winning Football Season. Quit . .. What Does That The Generals of Joseph Kershaw Academy began their second football season with high hopes. To their credit, the Generals had a fine year of playing experience and six senior players. Knowing what was expected of them, the Generals came out in late August ready to play, all eight of them. The lack of players, as well as the res- ignation of Coach Jones, disconcerted the Generals. Lindsay Pierce, an old master of football, was signed on as coach, and the Generals began serious practice with 16 players and assistant coaches Phil Hudson and Pat Partin. The first game showed that two weeks hadn't been enough time to adjust to the coaches and each other. The Generals were trampled off the field 32-0 by Robert E. Lee Academy. The next week revealed an injured senior fullback. This necessitated major adjustments in the lineup. Harry Kline moved from tackle to fill the spot vacated by Segars, Tom Little did the punting, and Woottie Steed was as- signed kickoff duties. Next, the Generals faced Thornwell Acad- emy. They fought bravely to the end, but were outclassed in every respect of the word. Senior tackle Harry Kline was injured. The game (if can be called a game) ended with a Thornwell vic- tory 56-6, and a crush- ing of the Generals' bodies and morale. The Generals were then de- feated by Manning Academy and the morale reached an all- time low. With only 13 players and an 0-3 rec- ord, it was a discour- aging season for the Generals. The Generals redeemed themselves with a victory over King's Academy 16-6. Scott Ziemke led the perfect execution of a defensive play that the Generals had never practiced. After the defeat of King's, it was downhill all the way with wins over Clarendon Hall and Christian Academy. Our final game against Bonham Academy, a team that gave the Generals a beating in the 1973 season, ended in a 9-6 victory for the Generals. As usual, Johnny the Jet turned on both burners and it was hello touchdown. The Generals ended the 1974 season with a 4-3 record, and tied for second place in the conference. Front Row, Left to Right: William Brannon, Will Marsh, AI Davis, Woody Marsh, Borja Olano, Woottie Steed. Second Row: Louis Gale, manager, John Sink, Johnny Carlton, Claude Buckley, Lee Hutchins, Keith Godwin. Third Row: Coach Lindsay Pierce, Scott Ziemke, Tom Little, Ed Watkins, Terry Segars, Harry Kline, Assistant Buddy Small. Absent when the picture was made was Billy McCurdy. Martha Smith Is Crowned 1974 Homecoming Queen. Pretty girls, red roses, white mums, a sparkling crown-these were the high- lights of the afternoon of October 27, 1973, when Joseph Kershaw Academy held its Homecoming activities for the second con- secutive year. As a climax to the half- time festivities, Martha Smith was crown- ed Homecoming Queen 1974 by last year's queen, Helen Royall. The Homecoming Princess title went to Bet Stogsdi11. Spon- sored by the senior members of the foot- ball squad, the girls were Martha Smith, sponsored by Billy McCurdy; Bet Stogsdill representing Scott Ziemke; Kim Risher sponsored by Terry Segars; Meg Richards, sponsored by Woody Marsh; Lou Ann Rig- gan sponsoring Will Marsh; and Angie Bran- ham, representing Harry Kline. Representatives from each of the high school grades were also announced. Libby Campbell and Zan Boykin were chosen from the freshman class. Niki Beleos and Kay Watkins were elected by their fellow sophomore students. Anne Cushman and Vikki Atkinson represented the junior classes; and Annie Horne and Helen Royall held the honors for the seniors. Corsages were presented to each of the girls. A student council sponsored dance was held later that evening at the school gym with the music provided by Huh. Kneeling: Coach DeBruhl, Gil Reames. Standing, Left to Right: Will Marsh, Al Davis, Rollie Reynolds, Tom Little, Scott Ziemke, Fred Watkins, Ted Marshall, Tom Swift, Billy McCurdy, Lee Hutchins, Jimmy Creed, Johnny Carlton. Varsity Boys Have Another Winning Season It will be difficult to judge the 1973-74 season at Joseph Kershaw. There are so many variables which can and need be applied to the success and failure of a program. We knew this would be a difficult year for the Generals. A new headmaster, a new coach, and another new coach, just enough players to maintain a playing squad as the season opens, a new philosophy about academics and athletics—all combined to cast a shadow of doubt and desperation on this year's squad. When we examine the results—it will have to be one of the best years ever. The new headmaster—well, he's a professional educator and his philosophy is ... a good student makes a better athlete. It was difficult to accept. Only five or six boys qualified under the new rules for participation on the varsity squad. A lot of the names we were used to were not on the floor as the season opened. But they joined the team later. And they had to work to do it. They worked hard to catch up with the rest of the basket- ball squad. And they did become better students and they did be- come better athletes. And the new philosophy did work. 'iST 18 One new coach came, decided this wasn't his type of work after all, and another, Coach James DeBruhl, came—and he liked this type of work. The students liked him and his coaching and his way. He knew a lot about athletics and people and athletes. And this was important. So the coach, the young student athletes, the parents, and the fans all began to work toward the the best interest of the players and the school. The team began to play better, the fans began to cheer better, and the school began to back the teams better. And all of this was important. And so the year became more successful. And the team grew. It grew from the few players who worked hard to represent J.K.A. as the early part of the season got under way. It grew with young men who had worked hard to regain the right to play. And play they did. We won a few games that we were supposed to lose. And we lost a few we should have won. But that is the game of basketball. Luck goes with you some nights and goes against you the others. We played and played to win. And we looked good doing both. We all learned from the game, and so we must say that the season was a success. Not only in winning and losing, but in how we won and lost. And in learning the importance of a good athletic program to the overall activities of a school. Michael Sheheen 96 97 Ml First Row, Left to Right: Niki Belos, Kim Fitzgerald, Lou Ann Riggan, Ann Cushman, Tammy Prather, Gwen Partin. Second Row: Coach DeBruhl, Marsha Gale, Karen Reynolds, Bet Stogsdill, Beth Lamar, Tracy Marshall, and Leila Wilson, manager. Girls Varsity Shows Constant Improvement During Exciting Season. Despite a great deal of confusion towards the beginning of the season, the girls, along with their enthusiastic coach, were able to pick up from last year's winning season to continue their victories. Karen Reynolds again led the team in scoring while Bet Stogsdill, the team's captain, kept the team organized on the court. The sophomore faction of the team proved to be the most versatile. Beth Lamar played forward and substituted for center, handling both positions capably. Gwen Partin was, as usual, outstanding in defense. The adept ball handling of Lou Ann Riggan and Niki Belos provided the team's quickners, while Marsha Gale constantly drove to the boards. Tracy Marshall again came through with half- court shots that were usually accurate. Tammy Prather and Anne Cushman proved that the game of basketball could belong to the little man. Their aggression caused unlimited turnovers and much frustration for J.K.A.'s opponents. A new- comer to the team, Kim Fitzgerald, captured the spirit of the entire 1974 squad with her endless effort and sparkling enthusiasm. 98 Dribble, Buddy! The 1974 Junior Varsity boy's basketball team could be described as a young team with little ex perience in the profound art of dribbling a basketball. Under the leadership of Coach James DeBruhl and assistant coach Terry Segars, the team worked hard and showed great improvement throughout the season. Get the rebound, Trey! No team has ever shown more spirit and desire to win than this small group of players. Handi- capped by the graduation of many of their last year's players to the varsity team, their determination and hustle brought pride to their J.K.A. supporters. The player's dedication, teamwork, and spirit transformed a losing record into an exciting season for the players and fans! The team's effort were finally rewarded with a fantastic victory over Bates Academy, midway through the season. The Junior Varsity boys continued to im- prove during the season, and gained the necessary experience for playing varsity ball. Kneeling, Left to Right: Roddy Partin, Rick Rush, Buddy Bailey, Mac Semple, Paige Carlton, Howard Lamar. Second Row: Coach DeBruhl, Rod Davis, William Brannon, John deLoache, Stuart Hoffman, Trey McCorkle, Keith Dadney, Johnny Korregay. J. V. Boy’s Gain Experience During 1974 Season. Kneeling, Left to Right: Rosemary Hard, Coach DeBruhl, Robin Oates. Standing: Laurie Minges, Marty Boykin, Julie Risher, Sue Marsh, Catherine Swearingen, Donna Parker, Kathy Carson, Michelle Hard, Kim Carson. When are we gonna play a game. Coach? These words were frequently heard from JKA's first Junior Varsity Girl's team. Bouncing with enthusiasm and just plain fun to coach, according to James DeBruhl, the girls did manage to play two games before the opposing teams had time to cancel it. Scheduling proved to be their unsurmountable problem, as very few schools had a JV girl's team. Nevertheless, these eleven girls practiced diligently every day in anticipation of another game. But no other team had the courage to take on the mighty JV Lady Generals of JKA! Co-captains Rosemary Hard and Robin Oates led the team in several intra-squad games on Saturday mornings. The spirit of Laurie Minges, Michelle Hard, and Sue Marsh guided the team to excited anticipation of next year's season, hopefully with a schedule consisting of more than two games. lor 100 Varsity Cheerleaders Promote Spirit. First Row, Left to Right: Bet Stogsdill, Beth Lamar, Anne Cushman, captain, V.V. Kornegay, Kay Watkins. Second Row: Sistie Campbell, Lou Ann Riggan, Meg Richards. Y-E-L-L Everybody Yell! was the goal of the 1973-74 var- sity cheerleading squad. Under the exuberent drive of the squad's captain, Anne Cushman, numerous achievements were accomplished by the seven members chosen the previous spring. With Meg adhering to every call and Kay's willingness to work, Pep Week was a major success. Enthusiastic compe- tition, ranging from poster contests to the naming of Little Mr. and Miss Blue and White, involved the entire student body. Highlighting this week was the announcement during the halftime activities of the J.K.A. - Richard Winn basketball game that the freshman class had won the spirit chain contest. With the cheerleader's help, J.K.A. also won the first Most Spirited School Award sponsored by a local radio station. Lou's extra energy combined with the unusual voices of Bet and V.V. to stimulate spectator enthusiasm. Sistie's leading the Alma Mater and Beth's originality in making signs provided the var- sity teams with unfailing support through victories and defeats. Mrs. Kay Pope deserves a medal for putting up with all of the squad's wild ideas! The cheerleaders are looking for- ward to sponsoring a cheerleading tournament at J.K.A. this spring. Schools from this area have been invited to participate, and it should prove to be an exciting contest. We wish our cheerleaders luck!! Junior Varsity Cheerleaders This year's Junior Varsity Cheerleaders enthusiastically supported the girl's varsity, boy's junior varsity, and girl's junior varsity teams with their endless efforts to promote school spirit. This consisted of Rosemary's great leadership, Mary's never ending spirit, Catherine's skeeter legs, Marty's willingness to do anything except cheer, Virginia Ann's deep voice and singing ability, Kim's ability to forget, Melanie's quietness, and Michelle's quickness to learn cheers. Under the guidance of Pat Persinger, the cheerleaders assisted the varsity squad in making 1974 a successful year. Kneeling: Catherine Swearin- gen, Marty Boykin, and Michelle Hard. Standing: Virginia Ann Pitsenbarger, Melanie DuRant, Kim Carson, Rosemary Hard, and Mary Richards. V ,.. . ! ..vv f aUmMO' -,WA fjpqpr “Do It Mrs. Paulling!“ SihP Uwft A1 fl r fcf; , siudcnJ , 'Jo£up h KerslxujJ hca-dcmu Suafr IK ficU c A es it - lej'nrd Hie p� ne +re wpp Heatt. a shf °f blue ,. JJ — Stv xk Oar Al- Mdr lJ fpfrjffp Dedication To love, one must be involved, constantly showing this love in all one does. Look into the activities and life of Joseph Kershaw Academy, and you will find Mrs. Sarah M. Paul ling always in the center of things. For the past six years, Mrs. Paul ling has given generously of herself through her time and efforts. She has done everything from teaching us thickheaded students to playing the piano for chorus programs, composing an alma mater, and selling hotdogs. While maintaining her interest and dedication to J.K.A., Mrs. Paulling has remained involved in her church and community. She is a tangible example to us of true Christian love and action. With her lively hello and sensitive smile, she brings joy to each student she meets. It is with our deepest appreciation and pride that we, the students of Joseph Kershaw Academy dedicate this, our 1974 Epaulet to Mrs. Sarah Paulling. Mrs. Paulling, the 1974 EPAULET is yours! And now abideth faith, hope, and love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. I Corinthians 13:13 108 109 For the first year, students at J.K.A. participated in a national math exam. Placing first, second and third in the school were Preston Wannamaker, Ted Marshall and Beth Langley. Earlier in the year, all science students constructed science projects. Awards given in the different fields were: Physical science - Niki Beleos, Beth Hurst and Ted Marshall; Biology - Meg Richards, Pat McKinney and Libby Rhett; Chemistry - Bet Stogsdill, Kay Watkins and Will Marsh; Physics - Raymond Price, Susie Strickland and Phillip Partin. Meg Richards was the overall winner in the science fair. Each year, various awards are presented to deserving students in the academic and athletic fields at J.K.A. On June 7, 1973, awards ceremonies were held in the school gymnasium before a gathering of the student body, faculty, and parents. Numerous other awards have been earned through January 1, 1974 and we have compiled a record of these awards. In the athletic field, awards were given to the members of the golf team----Harry Kline, Jimmy Creed, Ted Marshall, Gil Reames, Foster Chapman and John Cushman. Those receiving awards for partici- pating in tennis were Phillip Partin, Beth Lamar, Pam Sink, Rollie Reynolds, Winston Chapman, Bet Stogsdill and Mary Wooten. Academics provided an area in which many students could excell. Named as outstanding students by Presbyterian College were Becky Brown, Scott Ziemke, Arthur Bradham and Bet Stogsdill. Receiving similar awards from Furman University were Arthur Bradham, Kim Risher, Becky Brown and Scott Ziemke. Ellen Boykin, Foster Chapman, Katherine Marsh, Becky Brown, Bet Stogsdill, Kim Risher, Scott Ziemke, John Sink and Ginnie Risher have been named as outstanding American High School Students. Becky Brown and Scott Ziemke were acknowledged for their PSAT scores. Each year, the faculty nominates a senior boy to represent J.K.A. as King Teen for Wofford College. In 1973, Foster Chapman received this honor, and Scott Ziemke was named as the 1974 representative. In the annual Voice of Democracy Contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Kim Risher received first place in the county and third in the district in 1973, while Nina Catoe won the county and district contests, and placed third in the state finals in 1974. Honors - — Academics, Sports, and Graduation Diplomas, report cards, awards . . . dedication . . . Graduation at JKA took place last year on June 9 in the gym. Judge Robert Chapman was the speaker for the commencement exercises at which seven seniors received their long awaited diplomas. Awards were presented to well-deserving teachers and students. Foster Chapman received the Newton C. Boykin award which is annually presented to the most outstanding male graduate. Katherine Marsh received the Headmaster's award for the student who, in the estimation of the Headmaster, has done the most to benefit the school. Kim Risher was presented the JKA award for exercising outstand- ing leadership of the student body during the school year. Mrs. Penny ftjllum was awarded the Geoffrey Groat Cup for being, in the estimation of the graduating class, the best all-round teacher of the year. This evening marked the end of another school year and the beginning of another which was eagerly awaited by the graduates, other students and faculty alike. “If we work upon im- mortal minds, and im- bue them with prin- ciples, with the just fear of God and love of our fellow men, we en- grave on those tablets something that will brighten to all eternity. The 1973 Activities Banquet concluded its ceremonies with the awarding of trophies to its finest athletes. Sammy Branham was presented the trophy for the Most Valuable Football Player. Ted Marshall was voted by his teammates as the Most Valuable Boys Basketball Player, and Karen Reynolds received the honor for the girls. The Miss Hustle Awards for basketball were presented to Gwen Partin and Lou Riggan, while the Mr. Hustle recipients were Rollie Reynolds and Woody Plays Productions During the past school year, many dramatic presentations were performed. Mrs. Jackson's seniors presented several amusing skits for the high school. The tenth grade English class did an excellent job of staging scenes from Julius Caesar. Shakespear's Julius Caesar. Happiness Is was an im- pression of the Snoopy Gang created by Mrs. Karen Miller's seventh grade Language Arts class. Everyone in grades seven through twelve enjoyed participating in the school's first Halloween Carnival. The purpose of the carnival was to provide a safe and happy Halloween for the children of Camden. As we go to print, the seniors are industriously rehearsing their lines for the production of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien. Consisting of fourth, fifth, and sixth grade girls under the direction of three optimistic high school students first J.K.A. Elementary Chorus was formed. Nina's fantastic control of temper gave each girl a willingness to sing. Sistie's plea for volume and Angie's cry for music helped the girls to en- tertain the public as well as their school. The result of a lot of work and a little fun proved to be well worth each girls' time. It is evident that Joseph Kershaw Academy has many talented students. 36-24-36 . . . Blondes, brunettes, and redheads . . . Girls, girls, girls! These were a few of the attrac- tions of the 1974 Miss Epaulet Pageant which was sponsored by the Epaulet Staff. It's A Small World was this year's theme, illustrated by little people in costumes character- izing other lands. Mrs. Karen Miller, Mrs. Pat Persinger, and their students arranged the stage decorations and the costumes. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of Bet Stogsdill, Miss Epaulet 1974. Other place holders in the contest were Joan Harrison, Miss Senior; Risa Little, Miss Junior; Beth Lamar, Miss Sophomore; and Allison Royall, Miss Freshman. Entertainment was provided by Nina Catoe, Angie Branham, Sistie Campbell and their inspiring chorus. As the judges were tallying their scores, Nina relieved some of the tension by singing Been to Canaan, and along with Sistie, sang It's A Small World . Angie and Mrs. Paulling accompanied them on the piano. Following the pageant, The Left Triangle pro- vided the music for a Student-Council sponsored dance. Act’ Editor's Message The 1973-74 school year introduced many changes at Joseph Kershaw Academy. Mr. Geoffry Groat resigned as headmaster in the spring of 1973. His departure brought sadness, but his efforts and accomplishments overrode our sense of loss. Mr. Roger Burke was appointed headmaster for the upcoming year, and in June of 1973, he began to work diligently to improve the academics at J.K.A. The number of students increased from 350 to 400, and the athletic program grew to encompass golf, tennis, football and basketball. Lab became a regular period, and a hotly debatable dress code was initiated. Joseph Kershaw Academy began the long climb toward becoming a college preparatory school. On behalf of the 1974 Epaulet staff, I say thanks to Mrs. Sally Jackson for the help and encouragement she has given us with the literary aspect of our book, and Mr. Burke for contributing his time and dark room to our efforts. A special thanks goes to Mr. “Buzz Pleming of American Rjblishing Company. Without him, our yearbook might never have been published. I especially appreciate his words of encouragement when things looked hopeless to me. As a member of the 1974 graduating class, I would like to thank all those who have made our years at J.K.A. so happy and successful. To the student body, we make only one request: that you do your best for yourself and for our Joseph Kershaw Academy. I address my final words to my classmates. We are nearing that ultimate goal of graduating from high school, yet we will find more, equally important, goals. The difference is that we will never reach another goal together. The days of working frantically for projects and laughing at each other's antics are over. We may never be together as a class again, and it's so hard to say goodbye—we've been through so much happiness and sadness. Time will tell if we're better or worse for it. Thanks to each of you for the joy you have brought me. So, with songs still to be sung, hearts still to be given, and faith in ourselves unshaken, I shall say I'll see you instead of goodbye; I hope that each of us shall go with God. This year, more than ever, the EPAULET is your book. The pictures were taken and printed by the EPAULET staff; everything except the actual publishing was done by the staff. I would Ijke to congratulate the ' Little People' on a job well done and, with them, present our 1974 EPAULET to you, the student body. UcSmasu NYi jui - ° S i'