Laurens District 55 High School - Fifty Fiver Yearbook (Laurens, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 272 of the 1988 volume:

Academics Arts People Organizations Sports Support Index Closing Fifty-fiver 1988 Laurens District High School Princeton Rd. Box 309 Laurens, SC 29360 Volume 16 .Lynn Stoddard Loosen up those neck muscles! Wake up those vo- cal cords! The second soprano section of Lyric II do headrolls as warm ups before singing. Catching up on his reading in government class, Benji Hunter looks over the chapter two section on the three types of government. Lynn Stoddard Paint the Town Gold Clubs, academics, sports, student life, support, and arts all affected students and the way they experienced the year. These activities made up just a few that students found lime to do as they proceeded to “Paint the Town Gold. Clubs and organizations made an impression on the community during the year. Participation in all clubs flourished as both students and faculty got involved. One of the big projects of the year in the Key Club involved raising money for the Boy’s Home of the South. Perform- ing a service directly for the school, the FFA did some landscaping around the gym . On a more personal subject, ACTION helped students stay away from bad habits, such as drug and alcohol abuse. Through hard work and determination, clubs and organizations played a mean- ingful role in the school year. Hard work and dedication in the classroom benefited students during the year, as academics came first in many students’ minds. Making the grade paid off for some as they received valuable scholarships to colleges and universities. Whether study- ing for semester exams or cramming for a pop quiz, students made academics a very important part of their year. The winning tradition of the athletic department con- tinued as competition bol- stered school spirit and helped “Paint the Town Gold. Peggy McIntyre After playing an easy scrimmage against Woodruff, defensive tackle Jeff Thompson evaluates the Clinton Red Devils for an upcom- ing competition. From the hard-hitting, ac- tion-packed contest on the football field to the more relaxed cross-country meets, students showed a dedication to winning. Many exciting sporting events made the school year more fun and en- joyable. Students found a variety of things to keep them busy when school and school-related ac- tivities didn’t take up their time. Many students found part-time jobs and brought in extra spending money. Others were involved in their vari- ous hobbies from exercising to reading. Hanging out with friends at the pool or the mall was also a favorite pastime. For the most part, though, students just relaxed at home (continued on page 5) Peggy McIntyre Tracy Walker Helping youngsters to learn about art in a summer YMCA program, Latash Evans and - Sherry Kirk monitor the progress of their students. 2 Paint the Town Gold i he cross-country meet at the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind allows Chris Abercrombie to finish in the top third. While concentrating on the techniques of driving a school bus, Rodney Cunningham hopes to pass his behind-the-wheel- test. l.vnn Stoddard “The best way to support our school is to carry the Raider spirit wher- ever you go.” — Chad Armstrong Paint the Town Gold 3 “Being involved helps school morale. Students should show lots of spirit.” — Loretta Taylor To help spread a message about drug and alcohol awareness, Chad Armstrong paints a sign to luing in front of the school. 1‘fgfCi McIntyre 4 Paint the Town Gold To launch the varsity football season, Mary Pat Madden, Kim Chil- dress. Mandy Towsend, Stacey Wilson, Dawn Barrett, Taylor Stewart, Carolyn Cope, and Michelle Wilson show their spirit at the Jamboree by leading the crowd in a cheer for the Raiders. Pfgft McIntyre Cool drinks on a hot day at Free- dom Weekend Aloft relax Meg Thompson and Katie Hassel as they take a break from the activities. Paint the Town Gold (continued from page 2) in front of the T.V. in their leisure time. From businesses buying ads for the yearbook, football programs, and newspaper to students buying spirit ribbons, support boosted spirit and special programs. Students showed not only their support for the cheerleaders but also their spirit by buying ribbons, car tags, and bandannas. Com- munity businesses showed their support by advertising in the newspaper and football programs. Whether atten- dance at sporting events or concerts, the dedicated efforts of a va riety of people made it possible for students to “Paint the Town Gold.” The widely diversified arts program also led the competi- tion. The band program proved once again to be one of the best in the state, placing high in several competitions. The chorus program dis- played their talents in several performances, and the Art Club displayed work around the school and town. The Drama Department proved successful once again by fmt- ting on lip-sync shows and the annual play. Long, hard work went into the arts programs as they did their part to make the year a success. “Paint the Town Gold” . . . many things contributed during the year. In a club meeting organizing a service, at a store selling an ad, or on the field competing to win, students showed their Raider Spirit by painting the town gold. 1‘eggt McIntyre Taking a risky climb, Lynn McIntyre goes for the top at Camp McCall. Paint the Town Gold 5 “Our school has a reputa- tion of excel- lence because of our out- standing band, awesome ath- letic teams, and our academic prestige.” — John Gray Painted with Energy Whether at school, at home, or out for the summer break, students found ways to spend their time. Football games, dating, and free time — part of student life that helps to paint the town gold. With school in session, students found time to squeeze in activities alongside homework. The school offered ways to get involved — clubs, class elections, chorus, band, and athletic events. Even class time and assignments gave students a challenge to achieve and learn. But, on weekends, students spent time really painting the town gold. Some students cruised through town or McDonald’s, and others water skiied at Lake Greenwood. Several teenagers went to Greenville on dates; there they enjoyed the places that Greenville had to offer. Any time a student has a break from work, school, or other obliga- tions, he could be found relaxing. While some relaxed by watching television, others used that time for resting or reading. Students always found time to show their spirit at school or on the weekends. At school, students showed their spirit by wea ring green on Fridays. Students showed their spirit in the community by selling ads to local businesses. On week- ends, students displayed their spirit by painting on Raider Road at mid- night. While some students used their time creating spirit in school, others spent their time creating spirit in the community. No matter how differ- ently students spent their time, they each found a way to paint the town gold. Peggy McIntyre A few minutes each afternoon and Dean Youmans perfects his handstand on his skateboard. Out for an afternoon of shopping, Sharon Gregory thinks about buying a few Christ- mas gifts early. HuNki Thomas 6 Student Life — Paint the Town Gold Lynn Shiddard To make sure they know their lines, Laura Walk, Tequitha Tribble, and Laura Thompson study their script before drama class. l.ynn Stoddard A burger, fries, and a Sprite just what Tammy Rawl and Amy Wilkie ordered to satisfy a fast-food urge at McDonald's. Working a part time job at Bi-Lo, Tony Alderidge stocks the grape section of the produce aisle. Paint the Town Gold — Student Life 7 In line waiting for pictures to be taken. Lisa Holland and Marisha Woodruff discuss prom decorations and refresh- ments with friends. As they dance to the beat of the music. Stacey Wilson and Maxie Terry discuss dinner and the music lyrics. Peggy McIntyre On a short break from dancing, Jeannie Kanning and Adele Rankin take time to sample the With the lights dim and the music loud. Tracy Pryor and Eddie King dance to the beat. 8 Prom Lisa Maupfear As they take a break from danc- ing. Lynn McIntyre and Rick Matthews look out over the crowd from the stairway. Peggy McIntyre A Night in Heaven Preparing for the prom involved choosing the perfect date along with just the right dress or tux. It took time to make the right decision. That’s why students started thinking about the prom as early as January. Several weeks before the prom, a com- mittee began setting up to take care of decorations. After school each day, this committee would meet and prepare decorations for the event. Tickets cost $15.00 per couple. Couples received their tickets in homeroom the day before the prom. On the morning of May 2, 1987, Juniors and Seniors prepared them- selves to climb a “Stairway to Heaven” at the prom in commons that night. Throughout a day of nervous jitters, they took showers, curled hair, and put on dresses and tuxedos. To start out the eve- ning, most couples ate at some place special. Some had fancy meals fixed at home while others went out to eat. Some popular places included the Gray- stone, Teal Gardens, Stack's Pepper Mill, and Steak and Ale. After din- ner, most couples headed for the high school. The dance started at 8:00 PM. As students entered commons, they saw a pearly white bridge lead- ing into a room filled with decorations. White, silver, gold, blue, pink, and lavender metallic stream- ers hung around the out- side walls. Stars dangled from the ceiling. Even white balloons represent- ing clouds hung from the middle of commons. To bring out the theme, a spiral-like stairway as- cended the center pole of commons. Off the right side of commons, students found a table full of cookies, can- dies, and lime punch to help restore their energy. On the opposite side, a DJ from Ellisonic Sound played a wide variety of music — romantic to rock, country to soul. When the clock struck 12:00, it meant the end of a well-prepared event. But for juniors and seniors the memory of the one time they climbed the Stairway to Heaven remained. Dreamy decorations set Scott Franklin and Shannon Stroud in a world of their own as they dance to a slow song Usa Haupfear Many hours of hard work go into the decorations for the prom as Billy Joe Patterson and Lynn Stoddard hang balloons and streamers to make the ceiling in commons look like clouds. Covering the center pole in commons. Mrs. Jimmi Ann Muse works with white balloons and shiney streamers. Prom 9 Leigh Kirby Krisla Bragg On a relaxed day at the lake. Mark Bragg keeps his eye on the line and awaits for a fish to take the bait. Peggy McIntyre While spending an afternoon listening to his favorite music. Jai Ivey checks the album for the song order Decisions, decisions — Jody Mahon browses through Belk looking over the fall fashions. Peggy McIntyre 10 Private Time Crocodile Dundee, Platoon, or The Fly — choices for an early After a hard day at school, fall home video keeps Ken Peggy McIntyre spends time Burriss looking at the shelves in talking to a friend on the tele- Picture Show Video before he fi- phone. nally makes a decision Alone at Last With full schedules from morning until night, students longed, pleaded, and waited for a few solitary moments of peace. Alone in their rooms, with a snack in front of the T.V., or qui- etly walking alone in the woods, students squeezed in precious time. Straight from school to work at fast-food restaurants or department stores, many students used their private time to their financial advantage. Others obliged their parents by helping out around the house by mowing the grass, wash- ing the dishes, and taking out the trash. Running a mile, swimming a lap, or doing sit-ups, students ex- ercised to stay in shape and to relax. Teenages socialized by talking on the phone to that special someone or just getting some home- work explained by a car- ing friend or teacher. Dat- ing brought many young people together at dinner, at the movies, or at foot- ball games and other sporting events. Relaxed students fished to help pass the slow day and maybe catch a good supper. Others made use of any free time they had to wash their cars to catch up on some reading. Some individuals en- joyed hobbies. Cross- stitching, reading, watch- ing television, drawing, and painting, students relaxed and enjoyed themselves. Listening to the stereo helped pass the time. Favorite artists in- cluded Madonna. Ala- bama, Prince. Hank Williams, Jr., Whitney Houston, Bon Jovi, Poi- son, Randy Travis, and Reba McIntyre. Students’ private time proved to be just as hectic as their daily routines In- volvement in part-time jobs, exercising, socializ- ing, fishing, cutting grass, washing cars, hobbies, and listening to the stereo showed that even with their busy schedules, students found time to squeeze in precious private time. Krista Bragg Home perms take a long time as Stephanie Stuteman leans over the sink for another rinse. To get ready for a date. Tony hstes washes his car to make a good impression. Private Time 11 The summer heat and band practice but Kristen Dunmoyer. Amy Kinard. and Stephanie Medlock manage to find a little shade for their sectional practice. On the bus in a cushioned seat and on the way to Six Rags, First Baptist Youth Group members Sheri Wells and Keith Overbay plan their free time in the amuse- ment park. Up toward the sky. Raider var- sity basketball cheerleaders climbed as they practiced pyramids at camp at USC. Taking a ride on the ocean's waves. Bubba Thomas wind- surfs during his vacation at Long Beach. N.C. Mindy H«ter Shannon Gaddy Richard Byars 12 Summer Peggy McIntyre Knsta Bragg Summer Fun After a year of relentless study and tedious work, students eagerly awaited the summer break. Visions of sun. sand, and water became a reality as many students headed for the beach. The beach proved to be the summer opener; summer actually existed now. Some students took advantage of the water to swim, to surf, or to do other water activities while others just soaked up the rays to get that tan. Soon, though, the week at the beach ended, and the real summer began. Some students looked for summer jobs to shorten the long days and earn some extra cash. Jobs could be found any- where from fast food restaurants to painting houses. Other students, though, chose to stick around the house. Many sat under the air con- ditioning, sipping on soft drinks and watching soaps while others kept in shape by exercising. Boys and girls alike could be found bicycling, jogging, and weight lifting. As summer wound down, families took vacations in order to see new sights and get away from the problems at home. Camps, another form of vacationing, gave students an opportunity to learn without having tests, to make new friends, and to have fun all at the same time Summer enjoyment came easy with all the ac- tivities students had to in- volve themselves in. Tak- ing advantage of all opportunities offering fun, students made the summer all it could be. Bubba Thomas Enjoying a little conversation, Angela Abercrombie. Kim hildress. and Laurie Byars talk to a lifeguard on the Grand Strand. Donating her time, Dawn Meeks shows a beginning swimmer the proper hand posi- tions to diving. Summer 13 Spirit Goes to the Limit At the top of their lungs, fans cheered, We've got the spirit! Enthusiasm, frenzy, and eagerneTss described Raider fans at pep rallies and activities dealing with the school. Athletics, clubs, and the exciting Spirit Week con- tnbuted to the optimism and delirium of Raider Spirit During the summer and school year, athletics kept athletes, coaches, and fans busy with camps, scrimmages, games, and practices. Arousing school spirit at pep rallies showed the hard work of cheerleaders. Just as the fans exploded with enthu- siasm, the hardworking athletes burst with energy on to the field each time .they played. Dedicated time and effort took up the coaches' days as they spent many hours practic- ing with the teams. Athletics continued to be a big part of spirit. Clubs also played a big role in contributing to the Raider Spirit. The Pep Club filled the gym and the stadium with enthusi- astic voices during each pep rally. Keeping up with every beat, the pep band rocked the gym while students chanted eagerly with the cheerleaders. Earning money for school and community projects, many clubs and many more willingly held fund raisers such as selling candy and cups. Students wearing green and gold or chanting down the hall gave signs of Spirit Week. Pow- derpuff competition, the Homecoming Court, a special football game, and even a dance combined to fill the week with end- less activities. Athletics, clubs, and Spirit Week kept all Raiders showing their ex- citement. This excitement was the unique excite- ment that took Raider Spirit to the limit. Lynn Stoddvd Peggy McIntyre In Clinton for the Jamboree, Ashley Revis and Beth Watkins watch as the teams warm up on the field and the stands fill up with the early crowds. Come rain, sleet, or a foot of snow, the selling of spirit banners must go on as Sebrina Brewster and Phyllis Boyd wait along with Amanda Beasley for customers. Peggy McIntyre 14 Spirit Painting on Raider Road in day- light. wild girl” Stefanie Broome leaves her mark as a Senior. To start the football season, the Raider football team breaks through the banner ready to face their opponent. W xxlruff. in the Jamboree at Clinton's Wilder Stadium A daily routine of drill and prac- tice helps Sally Morris syn chronize her movements with the other members of the flag corps. Peggy McIntyre Peggy McIntyre Shannon Gaddy As part of the POP Jubilee. Jeff Wilbanks. Fred Perry, and Chris Carter march through the streets enjoying the celebration Summer band practice under the hot sun takes the energy out of Adele Rankin. L isa Wise. Susie Richard. Hobby Templeton, and Phalen Satter- field as they stand at attention A loyal Raider fan even in Red ' territory. David Gosnell purchases a $4.00 ticket to sup- port his team. Spirit 15 As the annual POP Jubilee pa- rade goes by on the square. Sherri Wells. Keith Overbay, and Lewis Overbay watch for their friends in the Raider Band On a sunny afternoon with a job to finish. J.B. Quarles cuts the grass at the Laurens District Hos- pital for some spending money. Peggy Mclntyte An Active Part All students played an active part in the commu- nity. Some worked at community-related jobs while others enjoyed participating in parades. Community members in- teracted with the school as well. Some students volun- teered their time as candy stripers at Laurens or Hill- crest Hospitals where they performed different du- ties. Students also volun- teered at the Laurens YMCA or the community library. Student jobs played an important part in the community. Senior, Gary Smith, said, “Having a job makes me more responsible and prepares me for more jobs in the future.” Students with jobs supported the community financially. Students spent their money on such things as movies, fast food, and gas. Some student jobs in- cluded stocking grocer- ies, renting out movies, and repairing cars. Many community members played impor- tant roles in the school. They supported the Raiders by attending foot- ball and basketball games. The Band and Athletic Booster Clubs, composed of parents and community members, supported the band and athletic events. The parents and families of chorus students showed their support by attending choral concerts. Open House gave all parents a chance to tour the school and meet the teachers. In order to advise the school of new ideas, the parents worked on the school im- provement council. Even businesses helped the school by flying green and gold flags on the square on game days. In Laurens County, the POP Jubilee helped to raise money for the com- munity. The school helped out in many ways by supplying a marching band and club floats such as ACTION and DECA for the Mardi Gras pa- rade. Both the students and the community en- joyed the POP Jubilee dance, held at the Laurens Junior High School after the parade. At another popular pa- rade, the annual Christ- mas parade, cheer- leaders, athletic floats, and the band showed the spirit of Laurens High. Clubs supplied many community services such as raising money for the Boys’ Home of the South and visiting the nursing homes. They also took part in community service by working at concession stands, by cleaning up around the school, or by simply encouraging teens to say no to drugs and al- cohol. Although some stu- dents preferred to stay at home, they helped by doing jobs such as mow- ing the lawn for a senior citizen or washing neighbor’s cars. Whether working, volunteering, or practicing for school activ- ities, students played an important role in our com- munity. Peggy Mdnty Giving curb service at Foe Lion. Brian Reid loads customer’s trunk with bags groceries. 16 Community YMCA Day Camp gave area children an opportunity to learn about cheerleading techniques as Leigh Kirby provides in- structions. While waiting for the Clinton Jamboree to start. Raider fans review their programs and get ready for the opening night of competition. Tracy Walker Lynn McIntyre Micki McMahan After seeing a movie at the Oakes Cinema. Travis Pitts gives Sharon Griffin and Rob Whitesides a review of the com- edy Checking out the latest styles at John Graham. Robin Burns selects a pair of Levi's. Mtcki McMahan Community 17 Honored and excited. Brad Parker escorted by Leigh Kirby is crowned 1988 Powder Puff King. Bcvn-Ahn While waiting to see who will be the next Homecoming Queen. Fred Paden escorting Von Byrd gets ready to crown the new 1988 Homecoming Queen. At halftime of the Homecoming game against Pickens. Peggy McIntyre receives her flowers from Sheila Tollison as her name is announced for Home- coming Queen. 18 Homecoming On Friday afternoon of Home- coming, participants, Amanda Elated after being announced Beasly. Ann Mills, Trell Freshman Princess. Kelly Thompson, Nita Byrd, and Barker awaits the announce- Angela Thompson practice the ment of Sophomore Princess. routine for the night's ceremony. Before celebrating the Juniors’ victory over the Seniors, the Junior powder puff cheerleaders take time to give the team one last yell. A Week In The Spotlight Excitement filled the air as Homecoming ap- proached. Senior football players began to pick girls to represent them; stu- dents also began to make choices for three girls from each class to represent them. On Monday morning of Homecoming Week, these selected girls re- ceived flowers to identify them as homecoming candidates. These flowers were to be worn every day of the week. In home- room on October 6, the day of Homecoming, teachers gave out ballots to vote for the princesses and Homecoming Queen. Students cast their votes and hoped for their favorite candidates to win. During first, sec- ond. and third lunches, the Home Economic stu- dents gave the candidates a drop-in. The Home Economic students served a variety of cookies and soft drinks. At the end of the school day, a spe- cial pep rally was held. This pep rally introduced the candidates to the fac- ulty and students. After school on this special day. Homecoming practice was held on the football field. This practice lasted from 3:30 til 4:30. Finally seven-thirty came, and the girls and their sponsors lined up to be seated in the stands. The candidates nervously waited for half-time to ap- proach. Halftime came and the girls stood in line waiting for Debbie Mc- Daniel to announce the chosen girls. Balloons, made by the science de- partment, gently floated through the air as the an- nouncement was made: Kelly Barker, Freshman Princess; Brooke Parker. Sophomore Princess; Stacey Wilson. Junior Princess; and Sonia Cun- ningham. Senior Prin- cess. The crowd now hushed as the name of the Homecoming Queen, (continued on page 21) Homecoming 19 After being announced Senior Princess. Sonia Cunningham smiles at the crowd's applause. In the homecoming football game against Pickens. Barry Moses breaks through the line for a first down. Bon-Alan Ken Earjrfc Homecoming Representatives. Sponsors, and Senior Players: Front row: Cathy Canady. Kim Buchanan, D'An Kelly. Michelle Wilson. Lynn Stoddard. Peggy McIntyre, Dawn Banett. Carole Putman. Lynn McIntyre, Leigh Kirby, Roxanna Bums, Monica Moore. Angie Lowe Second row: Chuck Strickland. Lewis Overbay. Mike Wilson, Deason Smith. David Garmon. Jason Parsons. Jamie Bums. Lance Coleman. Jeff Horger. Robb Farrow. Greg Alexander. Kenny Wilhams, Barry Moses. Third row: Cindy Beasley. Joshua Davenport. Dometiy Dawkins. Sebnna Brewster. Phyllis Boyd. Sonia Cunningham. Ann Mills. Valerie Thompson. Samantha Robertson, Trell Thompson. Latonya Lagoon. Angie Holliday. Candace Stephens Fourth row: Todd Black. C E Shortt. Jerry Hunter. Ken Ray. Perry Wilson. Dwayne Cunningham. Cory Bryson. Kenard Ray. Bryant Stephens. Rodd Massey. Lewis Mars. Corey Downs, Kelvin Miller Back row: Sheri Wells. Dayle Coleman. Wanda Wilkams. Mary Pat Madden. Nita Byrd. Stacey Wilson. Brooke Parker. Amanda Beasley. Necoie Woodruff. Caroline Thomason, Ruth Pulley. Kelly Barker After being named Sophomore Princess. Brooke Parker smiles as she is recognized by the fans. 20 Homecoming Rowers and a gift to congratu- late Stacey Wilson in winning the title of Junior Princess are given by Kathryn Croxton. A Week In The Spotlight (continued from page 19) Peggy McIntyre, was an- nounced. The crowd roared with excitement. When later asked about her re- action, Peggy exclaimed, “I will always remember that night! I was so sur- prised; there were so many girls that I thought might get Homecoming Queen. The school voted for me. I was on cloud nine for days!” Homecoming night ended with a victory over Pickens 26 to 7 and a dance in the commons. At the dance, the turnout proved a success. A vari- ety of music was played: Madonna, Hank Wil- liams, Jr., Lisa-Lisa, Prince, and Motley Crue. A special song was dedi- cated for the Homecom- ing Queen. The dance lasted from 10:00 P.M. to 12:30 A M. Homecoming ’87 in- cluded voting, a drop-in for the representatives and sponsors, practice, a pep rally, dance, pow- derpuff, Powderpuff King, Princesses, and the announcement of Home- coming Queen. The event proved memorable not only through the events but through the game it- self as Laurens defeated Pickens 26 to 7. Tracy Walkcf During a drop-in for the home- coming representatives at lunch. Carole Putman and Lynn McIntyre help themselves to refreshments given by the home-economic departments. To get their spirit up for the big game, the Raiders break through the banner that the cheerleaders prepared RmvAlan Homecoming 21 Senior Pride Year after year, members of the senior class are elected by other students for senior super- latives. Voted most ath- letic, Amy Bolt partici- pated in volleyball and basketball, and Rod Mas- sey played football and basketball. The seniors voted David Garrison and Peggy McIntyre most de- pendable. David served as Student Body Presi- dent and Peggy was co- editor of the yearbook. Two members of the top ten all four years of high school. Jimmy Arm- strong and Amy George were voted most likely to succeed. Lots of spirit earned Brad Parker and Mi- chelle Wilson the title of most spirited. Brad was crowned Powderpuff King, and Michelle served as a cheerleader all four years of high school. Recognized for their achievements, Tim Smith and Dayle Cole- man were voted most tal- ented. Dayle was active in concert choir and Tim was an amateur entertainer who danced and sang. Finally Lewis Overbay and Sheri Wells received honors as best all around. Lewis Overbay played football and served as Key Club and FCA president his senior year. Sheri served as president of honor society and a foot- ball cheerleader. Not everyone received the honor of being elected a superlative. The people nominated represented the spirit and talent of the senior class of '88. Tracy Walker Chemistry lab and much work to do for Dayle Coleman. Most Talented, as she works to com- plete her experiment. Concentrating on writing com- plete and quality captions. David Garrison. Most Depend- able. gets correct spelling and accurate information before he writes. As yearbook co-editor. Peggy McIntyre. Most Dependable. proofreads copy before fitting it on a spread. Not only Most Athletic but also artistic, Rod Massey sketches the various forms of sea shells. Tracy Walker IVofv McIntyre 22 Senior Superlatives To maintain membership in FHA-Hero. Tim Smith. Most Talented, pays his dues to Mrs. Alane Oakes. Most Likely to Succeed. Jimmy Armstrong, uses his homeroom time to make morn- ing announcements. Tracy Walker To finish up the last few minutes of class. Brad Parker. Most Spirited, rushes to complete his classwork. Study hall time used in the guid- ance department gives Sheri Wells. Best All Around, time to help out the counselors and on this day to get in a few minutes of studying. Krttta Bragg Also Most Likely to Succeed. Amy George, dressed like a Church Lady for Halloween, talks with a friend during lunch. Tracy Walker Voted Best All Around by the senior class. Lewis Overbay listens to a student’s question be- ing asked during A.P. Biology. Senior Superlatives 23 Raider Bulletin The Big Three ln the world of entertain- ment, Dirty Dancing, Oprah Winfrey”, and Beauty and the Beast” made an impressive impact in the eyes of viewers. These features showed strong controversial issues based on sex, drugs, and violence. One of the top movies in the summer of 1987 — Dirty Danc- ing made a big hit in the enter- tainment world. As a seven- teen-year-old girl, Baby Houseman (Jennifer Grey) learns about love and life through dancing. The type of dancing Baby Houseman and Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) did was based on soul dancing of the early sixties. The controversv of this movie is heavily based on the sexual movement of such dancing. ‘‘Beauty and the Beast” be- came a highly acclaimed series for CBS despite the critics’ pre- diction. With the help of his friend Kathryn, Vincent, man with the appearance and char- acteristics of a lion, tried to help people who were in need. Kathryn was helped by Vin- cent after being mistakenly taken for a prostitute, beaten by a pimp, and abandoned. Now she keeps the secret of Vincent’s underground and works as an assistant DA. Considered one of the most intriguing people of 1987” as stated by People Magazine, Oprah Winfrey hosts the dom- inant voice in daytime televi- sion. Because of the success of her show. Oprah makes an es- timated 8 million dollars by discussing controversial issues such as divorce, re- ligion, abortion, and dis- crimination. All three of these entertain- ment greats played a dramatic role in the development of the media. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’s movements together, Oprah's stand on apartheid, and Kathryn’s love of Vincent despite his de- formities — each had a signifi- cant impact. Despite the con- troversy surrounding these three shows, they stole the hearts of America. PTL and the Pope The year’s most publicized religious happenings included a major historical event and a scandal that rocked the evan- gelistical world and lured the imagination of everyone with stories of sex and thievery. Pope John Paul IPs visit to the U.S., including a visit to South Carolina, received an enor- mous amount of publicity while the soap opera” type scandal involving television evangelists Jim and Tammy Bakker shocked the public and sparked heated controversy among fellow evangelists and PTL followers. During the Pope’s ten-day tour of the U.S., along with the official visits to Catholic Masses, individual encounters away form the large crowds in- cluded an armless guitarist in Los Angeles, a medicine man in Phoenix, and a young AIDS patient in San Francisco. At both the personal encounters and the huge Catholic gath- erings, the Pope urged that Catholics should not consider themselves good Catholics un- less they accept all of the church’s teachings. A message to 1500 executives and enter- tainers, such as Charlton Heston, Bob Hope, and Loretta Young, a mass at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, and, locally, a visit to the Uni- versity of South Carolina high- lighted the tour. Another big religious news- maker, called the sex and money scandal, Gospelgate, or Holy Wars, involved Jim and Tammy Bakkter and their PTL ministry. When former church secretary Jessica Hahn came public with her story of having sex with Jim Bakker several years ago during a business trip to Florida, as well as being paid approximately $150,000 to keep quiet about the inci- dent, the Bakkers, in turn, were forced to relinquish their multi-million dollar ministry. Despite strong controversy, evangelist Jerry Falwell was accused of hostile takeover of the ministry, and the war was on between television evan- gelists in every magazine and on every news show. The plot deepened daily as the Bakker’s lavish spending habits were revealed and questions of stealing money from the min- istry were made. The contro- versy continued as the IRS ini- tiated investigation into tax fraud. Every passing day proved a new story about the struggle of the Bakkers and their attempts to regain their ministry. A landmark visit by Pope John Paul II and a scandal by famous TV evangelists kept re- ligion constantly in the news. Anticipated for many years, the Pope’s visit pleased an ac- cepting nation; on the other hand, the Jim and Tammy Bakker scandal shocked many and forced the public into a new awareness of controversy. Religion stayed constantly in the news thanks to a historical visit by the Pope and a scandal in the world of TV evangelism. 24 Mini Mag Contents 24 26 28 Dirty Dancing the smash hit movie of the summer became available at video rental stores. Soon after released. Tracy Walker checks it out at Picture Show Video. Entertainment: The Big Three Religion: PTL and the Pope Politics: Eye Openers Local: Countywide Concerns Sports: A Year of Conflict Human Interest: Hard Times Dating: The First Time Out Polls: Looking for . . . Relationships: Just Friends On Super Bowl Sunday. Kim Buchanan shows her 49er spirit while reading a magazine before the big game. Tracy Walker Friendship and classwork go hand in hand, as Jimmy Armstrong and Stefanie Broome work cooperatively to finish their assignment. Mini Mag 25 Hard Times of the ’80s The Acquired Immune Defi- ciency Syndrome threat, the stock market crash, and Jessica McClure’s accident stood as three dramatic human interest events of the year. Each issue affected the nation as a whole and had an im- pact on individuals throughout the nation. Aquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a virus that worked to break down the body’s natural immune system, left people helpless when it came to fighting infections. Currently, sci- entists have discovered only three ways of contracting the dis- ease: sexual contact, blood trans- fusions. and the use of con- taminated needles. An estimated 22.548 people have died from the deadly disease, and 1.5 million people were thought to carry the virus. As a result, many people started taking more precautions in their lifestyles. The second issue that changed people’s lifestyles con- cerned the giant crash of the stock market. This occurred on October 19,1987 and was known as Black The year held many contro- versial events in the world of politics. The Oliver North hearings, the Gary Hart scandal, and the Mikhail Gorbachev visit to the United States formed the top eye openers of the year in politics. Accused of selling arms to Iran, Oliver North, a lieuten- ant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps., worked in the National Security Council as an active officer. Under John Poindex- ter, North took orders to sell arms. Through the hearing, North became a national hero by his distinctive style of an- swering questions. 26 Mini Mag Monday. Within three days, the stock market had dropped a dev- astating 260 points. A staggering 490 billion dollars was lost in shares. This large drop in stocks affected businesses as well as all classes of people around the world. To keep the nation from going into a recession, the govern- ment began ways of restoring the losses which included curving the budget deficits, keeping infla- tion under control, and gradually boosting exports by selling more than consumed. The final major issue of the past year concerned an 18-month-old baby. Jessica McClure. While playing in her backyard in mid- October. baby Jessica fell into an abandoned well which was twenty-four-feet deep with an op- ening of only eight inches. Hear- ing the screams of her child, Cissy McClure, the mother of the child, ran to help her child. Within After finishing her class assignment. Jeannine Thomas catches up on cur- rent events while reading an article on Baby Jessica. Gary Hart also caused quite a scandal. Hart, a forerunner for democratic nomination, suffered a shocking blow be- cause a Miami Newspaper ac- cused Hart of having an affair with a model named Donna Rice. Because of the bad pub- licity, Hart withdrew his name from the democratic race. A few months later, with the support of his wife Lee, Gary Hart decided to re-enter the race. Making history, Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev came to the U.S. to discuss nuclear arms. Arriving in Washington on Thursday, De- hours, paramedics, firemen, and a majority of the town of Midland. Texas arrived to help. The nation awaited to hear about the baby’s condition. After 58 hours of hard work, Jessica was brought to the surface of the well with a broken foot and a deep wound on her for- ehead. Despite a cast on her foot and a scarred forehead. Jessica re- mained as energetic and mis- chievous as ever. Her accident cember 10, 1987, Gorbachev concentrated on discussions centering around the reduc- tion of the number of missiles developed. Whatever the an- swer to a nuclear-free world, the current administration in- dicated an openness to sugges- tion and compromise. Oliver North, patriot or trai- tor; Gary Hart, Presidential hopeful or common adulter; Gorbechev, friend or foe — these eye opening events cre- ated controversy nationwide. Politics in 1987-88 kept the public wondering the outcome of major issues and the con- sequences of each. had united a nation in hope and prayer as each individual antic- ipated the outcome. These three major issues stirred emotions concerning health, economy, and support in time of crisis. During these times, people pulled together to find the an- swers. In each case, the people identified the problem and worked both alone and together to improve the situation. Porky McIntyre Eye Openers Raider Countywide Concerns Laurens County made big news throughout the year. The Wal- Mart business came as well as the biggest snow fall since the 1930’s. The snow caused a slight damper on the opening of Wal-Mart, but even snow could not keep the new business from progressing. The development of Wal-Mart began in 1987 and continued through early 1988. 1150 people were employed at both the store and distribution center. Over 75 families moved into South Car- olina to work. The distribution Burr!!!! During the first day of the snow. Leigh Kirby buries Lynn McIntyre under the snow. The year in sports proved to be very eventful. Among the many topics of sports events, top arti- cles in every sports paper were concerned with the World Series in October, the NFL strike from September to October, and finally Superbowl XXII in January. After many months of baseball games, the field was narrowed to the St. Louis Cardinals, cham- pions of the National League title, and the Minnesota Twins, winners of the American League, who would battle it out in the World Series. The Twins won the title of 1987 World Series cham- pions after beating out the Card- inals 4 games to 3. While the World Series was center shipped their first load out on Thursday, January 21,1988. At the Grand Opening of the store on February 2, 1988, a successful crowd of people showed for the first exciting day of business to the public. This industry has created growth in Laurens and promises to continue as an in- fluential business in the area. Along with the arrival of Wal- Mart came a huge snowstorm which has been reported as the worst snow since the 1930's. The snowstorm began in the West and going on. the National Football League was faced with a serious walkout of players. The strike officially began the night of Mon- day. September 21, at the conclu- sion of the Jets-Patriots game. On October 7, players began to move away from the unrestricted free- agency issue. Since players eased up on that issue. Jack Donlan said that the two sides (union and owners) could possibly agree on issues of severance, pensions, drug testing, and roster size, thereby ending the strike soon. Friday, October 16, the 24-day- old strike ended when Upshaw gave up trying to deal with club owners and took the issues to court to decide the outcome. moved quickly to the Southeast leaving ice and snow in its wake. Snow fell from Northeast Georgia and through the Upstate. Ice and snow fell in Columbia, and ice storms occurred in Charleston. Snow began shortly after 3 A.M. on Thursday, January 7, 1988. and continued well into nightfall. When Laurens woke up. a blanket of 6 to 8 inches of snow had cov- ered the area. Schools and many businesses were closed and stayed closed for 7 school days. The snow also made driving conditions treacherous as on In- terstate 85 on which 400 cars and trucks were stranded. Laurens County officials said they regret- ted not having enough snow re- moval equipment to help con- ditions. The snow melted slowly leaving the Upstate with a record snow and a memory of white. Through expansion in in- dustry. Wal-Mart came to Laurens and through a quirk in nature’s el- ements, the snowstorm of ’88 emptied a thick blanket of white on the area. Both Wal-Mart and the snow proved to be big news in 1988. When the New Year came, it brought with it the excitement of play-offs and the Superbowl. Re- turning from their loss at Super- bowl XXI, the Denver Broncos came back as the favorites for the competition against the Wash- ington Redskins. However, on January 31, the Broncos faced the Redskins at Jack Murphy Stadium in San Deigo with an upset defeat by the Redskins of 42-10. The year in sports review brought to mind three key issues — the World Series, the NFL strike, and Superbowl XXII. Each event kept sports enthusiasts occupied in world sports throughout the year. think Oliver North told the truth and tried to help his country, and that’s admirable. ) J — Benji Hunter Oprah Winfrey is an inspiration to all women, but most specifically Black women. % 9 —Nit a Byrd PrBgy McIntyre A Year of Conflict Mini Mag 27 Just Friends Should 1 ask her out? Are we just friends? Could our relationship grow? Does he consider me as someone special or just one of the guys? Questions like these tended to make a relationship confusing. However, friendships with the opposite sex created several advantages and dis- advantages. Having friends of the opposite sex helped students identify the particular combination of qualities they hoped to find in a perfect date or even a future mate. Also, friendships with the opposite sex gave both girls and guys a good perspective on handling problems by providing a dif- ferent viewpoint. However, disadvantages to these friendships proved evident as well. One might be the parents becoming suspicious of the relationship. Another disadvantage included the possibility of the friend and girlfriend boyfriend becom- ing extremely jealous of each other. Through advantages and disadvantages friendships between members of the op- posite sex made up one of the most delicate relationships teens faced. Although the disadvantages were extremely powerful, the advantages overruled and friendships continued to grow and develop. What do girls look for most in guys? Q. What do guys look for v most in girls? A: A: 1. Personality 1. Looks 2. Looks 2. Personality 3. Body 3. Body 4. Trust 4. Intelligence 5. Honesty 5. Trust 6. Sense of humor 6. Friendliness 7. Eyes 7. Good attitude 8. Generosity 8. Sense of humor 9. Muscles 9. Caring 10. Faithfulness 10. Honesty 28 Mini Mag Raider Bulletin All in a day’s work, Rona Williams and Ernest Byrd pre- pare for their lip sync during drama class. Tracy Walker Before going out on their first date. Lance Robertson talks to Gina Pulley about plans for the weekend. Tracy Walker Sortie of my best friends are guys. I prob- ably have more guy friends than girl friends. I think it's neat when a guy and girl can go out on a date as friends. You need those kind of relationships. 9 — Ashley Revis Peggy McIntyre The First I wonder if my hair is okay? Do my socks match? Will my right guard turn left? These are a few thoughts that haunt the minds of teenagers on a first date. Going out with someone for the first time proved to be a nerve-racking experience. Everything had to be just right. The little things that usually didn’t matter seemed to consis- tently nag and worry through- out the date. Regardless of whether a per- son was going out for the first time ever or just with a partic- ular individual for the first time, a lot of nervousness surrounded the date. Most first dates began with going to dinner. At this point, the main concern in- cluded conversation and whether or not food would be spilled on one's clothes. After Time Out dinner, the couple usually went to a movie. The mind begins to think about things like — Will we hold hands? Will we kiss? What will we do after the movie? So many questions came to mind that simply concentrating on the movie became quite a task. After the awkward mess of the first couple of hours together, the couple became more comfortable together. Conversation increased just as the night came to a close. Per- haps on the way home, a second date could be discussed. Even though the nervousness of the first date was over, once again questions arose in one’s mind. When will we go? What will we do? What time shall we leave? What shall I wear? And the cycle of anxiety over dates continued. 5 Mini Mag 29 “Teachers here give students opportunities to challenge them- selves and to pre- pare to go to college. — Todd Hlack Painted with Quality As the school year got underway, students painted the town gold with academic excellence. With the many different sources offered, students found it easy to achieve this excel- lence. In addition to the courses previously offered, students were given the opportunity to take AP U.S. History and AP Biology as well as a second-year Journalism class. The fifty-five minute classes gave students plenty of time to take full advantage of the knowledge of- fered. Students let these minutes benefit them. During these minutes, students spent time studying, taking notes, doing book reports, writing essays, arid reading. When not doing assigned work, students took time to do what makes school fun. They gossiped with friends and joked around with classmates. Students strived for excellent grades for different reasons. The main reason, college, stood out far above the others. Students worked to get scholarships and acceptance into colleges. Several other reasons in- cluded acceptance in clubs such as National Honor Society and the Academic Team, personal satisfac- tion, arid competition among students. The year proved to be a good one as students painted the town gold with excellence. They demonstrated the importance of academics through studying. Their hard work brought excellent test grades, good report cards, and higher test scores. I.ynn Stodilard Test time for Ashley Ramey as she looks over her history notes before the lest. Concentrating on following the proper form for a tetter, Wanda Williams prac- tices during her six period Personal Typing class. 50 Academics — Paint the Town Gold Muki McMahan l. nn Stoddard Working for his electricity class, Tony Estes replaces light tubes in the ceiling. While repairing a motor in Electricity class, John 'Fribble and Henry Caldwell decide on their next step. Listening closely, Barbara Eubanks, Sarah Hensberry, Jeff Banks, and Donny Crowder correct their tests as Coach Ixt Langford explains the answers. Paint the Town Gold — Academics 31 More new computers! Now students in Data Word Processing have access to the newest in technology; Mrs. Jane Crotts, a teacher of Data Word Processing works with her students showing them the uses of the new equip- ment. Informed and Ready Sounds of typewriters, adding machines, and computers could be heard in the Business Education Department classes. Taking typing, accounting, and shorthand, business students gained information and experience. Throughout the year, students learned im- portant job skills with the help of six dedicated teachers including a new faculty member, Mrs. Wanda Melton. Each individual teacher made it a point to teach her students more about business skills with hands-on experience, prac- tice sets, role playing, films, lecturing, and guest speakers. In ten different business education classes, students used high-tech equipment while ex- ploring career areas. The classes included Per- sonal Typing I, Business Typing 1 and II, Ac- counting 1, Data Word Processing, Introduc- tion to Computers, Introduction to Business, Record Keeping, Office Procedures, and Aca- demic Typing Shorthand. Approximately 750 students were served in these classes. Mrs. Jane Crotts. department head, stated. “The Business Education Department is striv- ing to keep teaching areas in line with rapidly changing technology in businesses. The de- partment offers students a chance to receive job-entry skills in specialized areas. With a $65,000 grant, the business educa- tion department installed new tables and chairs, ten new printers, and twenty new computers. This will allow students to com- plete a data processing cluster to go along with the clerical and accounting clusters already available. In order to obtain a cluster, certain courses were taken. By having a cluster, it meant a cer- tain area of business had received concentra- tion; therefore, a student was more qualified to get a job right after high school. The Business Education Department pro- vided students with a well-rounded reservoir of business knowledge. Regardless of the kind of business skills, students found their teachers informed and ready to keep up with the fast- moving business world. Kmta Bragg 32 Business Education Out of class for a few minutes and in a business situation, Trina Williams. Sherri Lollis, and Kim Buchanan talk with Mrs. Sylvia Price about good organization and proper record keeping. To review for her upcoming Office Procedures test. Christine Densmore works at the end of the chapter. Bohha Thomas To complete his entry, William Davenport keys in his final information before storing his data. As a complimentary semester course to typing, shorthand during the second semester gives Tina Franks the chance to brush up on her note taking techniques. Krista Bragg Learning a new form for a report. Jimmy Hughes pays close attention to his placement and spacing. Business Education 33 Looking over his work, Stephen Smith prepares his next assignment for his English class. As a new program to improve basic skills, lab prescription class offers Yolanda Cheeks. Nancy Griffin. Rick Jones. Terry Hicks. Michael Davis, and Wesley Cromer the chance to work independently on a computer with a pro- gram geared to individual needs. 34 English Kruta Bragg As her students watch and listen to her. Mrs. Cindy Koon displays a sample composition on the overhead. Shannon Gaddy Taking Read fifty pages tonight; finish your term papers; rewrite your essays; study for your vo- cabulary test tomorrow! These became common assignments for English classes. Divided into six different levels, the English department offered a variety of classes for the students. Basic English was taken by students stopping education after high school; students preparing for a technical college took Practical English; Academic English students studied college preparatory material; Honors English students worked on a grade level ahead of the regular class; and for students wanting to get college credit in high school took A.P. English. A reading lab, offered by the department, pre- pared students to pass the basic skills requirements. The English department was composed of sixteen faculty members with Mrs. Pam Templeton and Mrs. Anne Sheppard serving Newspaper in hand, Mike Nabors scans the front page of The News for an article to review for class. In order to find the right book, Jamaica Redfield uses the card catalog for assistance. Reviewing the college handbook with her class. Mrs. Ann Howell stresses the importance of following a specific form and of using standard grammar. Lynn Stoddard Priority as department heads. Summarizing the de- partment goals, Anne Sheppard said, “To teach effectively by speaking, writing, and thinking is a major challenge.” The department received new ninth and tenth grade literature books and will receive new eleventh and twelfth grade literature books next year. Also in an effort to increase vocabulary, every level of English had access to texts for instruction. The English depart- ment participated in such activities as the Poet- in-the-School program taught by Dr. Bryan Lindsay. Dr. Lindsay came to Laurens five consecutive Fridays in the spring to promote creative thinking. English, filled with exciting challenges, be- came a part of students' everyday lives. In class, in the library, or at home, English assign- ments took priority. English 35 Before class begins. Sheri Wells and Beth Watkins do some last minute studying for their French 111 test. Speaking only French the first ten minutes of class, both Mrs. Susan Byars and her French II class gain practice in the use of the language. A Touch of Foreign Students taking a foreign language realized that it required a different process of learning. The two foreign languages offered to students included French and Spanish. These classes gave students time to speak, write, and under- stand a new and different language. Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkerson taught French I while Mrs. Susan Byars taught French II and III; Ms. Marlene Stephens taught Spanish I while Mr. William Holland taught Spanish II and III. All four teachers spent equal amounts of time speaking, reading, writing, and listen- ing to the foreign language. They used tape recorders, television programs, and dictation to help the students understand better. The new textbooks helped to update the culture, vocabulary, and sentence structure of the for- eign language. To make the course interesting, the classes participated in a Foreign Language Day during which they spoke their language all day long for extra credit. Learning a foreign language proved to be exciting because it offered a different atmo- sphere to the students. They talked freely dur- ing class which everyone loved; however, they couldn’t always speak English. Students took full advantage of comparing and contrasting their foreign language with the English lan- guage. Parlez-vous francais? James Armstrong and Kevin Mize leam to conjugate the verb est under the instruction of Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkerson during their 6th period class To keep up in French class. Jorie Johns takes a few minutes to review her notes. Lvnn Sitxklan 36 Foreign Language While in Mr. William Holland’s second period Spanish III class. Greg West. Heather Kirkland, and Natalie Gonzalez study their class assignment. Lynn Stoddard Intent on instruction. Mr. William Holland directs his at- tention to a question asked by one of the classmates. Foreign Language 37 Making fudge in class. Lisa Barlow. Micki Davis, and Angela Ballew carefully combine the ingredients and stir constantly over a low heat. 38 Home Economics and Family Living Closely following the pattern. Sharon Simpson works at the machine to complete her garment. Studying the reproductive system, Rae Ann Ervin out- lines her chapter from the textbook. KfiMJ Brags With the fine china and dishes on the table. Home Eco- nomics students Jacquelyn Pulley. Mike Anderson. Anna Mims, and Angela Walk learn the correct placement for a formal setting. Team work makes work easier as Syrina Byrd. Henreatta Johnson, and Shaylon Brewster help each other keep the seam straight and cut the extra threads before feeding the material into the machine. To get just the right amount. Karen Houser carefully measures the sugar for her brownie recipe. A Jump Taking life from the top, Home Economics and Family Living taught students how to im- prove themselves and use their studies to the fullest. These two classes helped students learn more about nutrition, clothing construction techniques, family relationships, and the sex- ual side of relationships. Home economics along with human sex- uality taught students, male as well as female, more about nutrition and food demonstra- tions. These students learned how to prepare meals, what a well-balanced meal consisted of, and how to deal with teen pregnancy and to prevent it. Sewing also took a big part of the home economic study by offering basic cloth- ing construction techniques. Along with every- thing else, they studied child development, personal development, and poise. These courses taught how to take care of a child. They did this by using eggs that the students carried around for a few days and took good care of as they would a child. Personal devel- opment and poise helped to develop the Peggy McIntyre on Life students’ confidence in themselves and to im- prove looks and actions in a positive way. Hu- man sexuality taught more on the sexual side of relationships and ways of preventing preg- nancy. Family living, much like home economics, taught students about family relationships and handling family problems in a positive way. In- dependent living caused many problems, but this class taught ways of handling problems, such as finding a place to live and staying on a budget. This class helped students with their careers by informing the procedures for apply- ing for a job and talking to the employer during an interview. Home economics and family living took on important roles in teaching students nutrition, relationships, development of child and self, and careers. These two classes helped many to be more confident in themselves, to feel good about whatever they chose to do, and to get a jump on life and its problems. Home Economics and Family Living 39 Adding It Up Adding, subtracting, multiplying, and divid- ing — just a few basic examples of work in the math department. A variety of courses apply- ing to different levels of learning kept the nearly 1300 students served by the math de- partment busy. Each of these cdurses proved different, valuable, interesting, and challeng- ing to both students and teachers. The fourteen faculty members in the math department used a variety of methods for teaching their respective courses. In most cases, though, teachers started class by going over homework and ended by lecturing on new material. In between, things like overhead projectors, rulers, and calculators helped teachers out. No matter what methods or aids were used in teaching, the math department emphasized improvement of scores on Basic Skills and SAT tests. For students going to college or technical schools as well as those going to work after high school, the math department had a course to suit. Basic and practical math courses applied mainly for those students going into the job market after graduating and dealt with basic math operations. Students bound for technical schools found the course of studies beginning with Elementary Algebra 1 and II helpful. Most college-bound students began with Algebra 1 or Geometry and followed through to Algebra III, Advanced Math or, for accelerated students, college-level calculus. With the large and varied course offerings, students could always find the course to suit their needs. Computers also played a major role in the math department. Under the new method of prescription learning, computers proved very handy. Prescription learning was intended for a student to get individual help in class, and the use of computers in some classes helped students work at different paces according to their levels. Computers made the adoption of prescription learning in classes very successful. The math department included a wide vari- ety of course offerings and included many students. One former student, David Ham- mond, summed up the math department in a Sword and Shield article by saying, “The math department never receives the applause it deserves. They offer a real opportunity for those who desire to learn.” With math and computers a growing part of our society, the hard work in the math department will pay off in students’ futures. 40 Math Showing the Algebra II class the correct way to graph, Mrs. Anita Wilson plots the correct answer. Using a pocket calculator. DaiTen Gambrell checks his math figures against the calculator. Taking time after school to finish grading tests. Mrs. Mindy Hester finds quiet time for uninterrupted work. With a few minutes left before class is over. Todd Varner uses his spare time to work several problems for pre- calculus. Math 41 Life “Hitting the showers” or “hitting the road,” students who took Physical Education or Drivers’ Education gained a useful elective. These two classes gave students a valuable lead on life. Students took physical education either for a year requirement or for healthy learning ac- tivities in fitness. Also, a one nine-weeks health course taught fundamentals concerning nutri- tion, CPR first aid, and drug and alcohol abuse. Gym classes participated in volleyball, floor hockey, and softball. Participants en- joyed P.E. because it gave them a break from having to sit in class all day, having to be quiet, and having no way to use up excess energy. A second year P.E. class gave tenth through twelfth grade students a chance to participate in individual and team sports. Drivers' education provided students who had their learners’ permit a chance to learn proper driving techniques. With six weeks of in-class studying through notes, lectures, and films and twelve hours of on the road driving, these students really learned driver safety, driver courtesy, and the art of defensive driv- ing. Physical education and drivers’ education gave students a chance to learn valuable tips and information to use in life. Together drivers' education and physical education gave partici- pants a lead on life. Starting the engine. Maria Fuller goes out for an after- noon’s practice on the road with her instructor. 42 Physical Education and Drivers’ Education on Giving out the gym outfits that had been ordered. Mary Sherlock and Kay Monroe accept the $7.00 fee from the student. To demonstrate the information covered in class, Denise Tucker and Cindy Martin complete their tests in health class. Krista Brae Buckled up for safety. Coach Billy Strickland and student driver Ed Walsh head off school grounds for a little practice on the road. Tracy Walker Peggy McIntyre One, two. touch those toes! For Val Bennett and Melissa Jones gym class means shaping up with calisthenics. Before starting his P.E. I class. Coach Ed Prescott takes time to call roll and make sure his students are dressed out Peggy McIntyre Physical Education and Drivers’ Education 43 As part of a class project, Armond Compton carefully cuts his layout for his hot air balloon. Notes, notes, and more notes. Beth Watkins. Sheri Wells, and Shannon Wham take notes while Mr. Mike Mills lectures on the structures of compounds. Tracy Walker Shannon Gaddy With the use of white phosphorus on paper. Mr. Jeff Lin- To learn more about marine biology, Jason Taylor in- ville’s third period class observes an experiment about spects preserved samples of aquatic life, spontaneous combustion. Lynn Stoddard 44 Science On an in-service day for teachers. Robby Templeton uses his free day to complete an experiment for his A. P. Biology class Pam Templeton Science Adds Dimension Safety goggles, dissecting worms, pop quiz- zes, and curious odors — to students in science courses these became familiar as they worked to increase their scientific knowledge in many fields. From biological structures of simple organisms to chemical compounds, the sci- ence department offered students the oppor- tunity to advance their knowledge of the in- teresting and diversified world of science. A va- riety of science courses made this possible. First of all, General Science included mate- rial mostly for students with low scientific in- terests. Physical Science, on the other hand, involved material for college prep students heading towards other academic sciences. These two courses applied mainly to ninth graders. Next, biology classes increased students’ knowledge of plant and animal life. Practical Biology I, mainly for the non-college bound students, provided a more basic knowledge of biology. For college prep students. Academic Biology 1 and II gave valuable information that could prove useful in future college classes. One exciting new course in the science depart- ment, A.P. Biology, gave capable students the chance to pursue college-level biology work while still in high school. Lastly, chemistry and physics provided students with the knowledge and theories of atomic structure. Practical Chemistry gave students the understanding of chemistry con- cepts related to everyday life, while Academic Chemistry I and II mainly involved students who wished to enhance their chemistry knowl- edge in preparation for college. Honors Chemistry included an extensive and more detailed study of the topics discussed in Chem- istry I. Physics had only one class during the year, concentrating on the laws and formulas of gravity and motion. Throughout the school year, students studied a variety of sciences in the science de- partment. For all students who were in science classes, textbooks, lectures, filmstrips, and lab experiments made the year more interesting. Lynn McIntyre Science 45 To test a theory. Liliana Piedrahita and Sebrina Brew- ster participate in a stimulus and response test for Mr. Phil Harris’ psychology class. In a newly issued textbook, Ren£ Richards writes her name, the teacher, the year, and her student number. Miclci McMahan 46 Social Studies To catch up on current events. Ronda Hughes looks at an article which a friend is pointing out to her. Not Only a Thing of the Past From the Battle of Gettysburg to the Iran Contra hearings — history students were in- volved in all kinds of world events. Through lectures, class discussions, and handouts, the 12-member faculty aided the students in a bet- ter understanding of history. Serving 1500 students, the social studies de- partment offered ten courses which prepared students through a wide field of knowledge of historical events. For the underclassmen that meant starting with World Geography or World History. This year, for Juniors, an A.P. U.S. History class was offered in place of Honors U.S. History. For a Senior, Govem- ment Economics were required courses while Psychology Sociology was offered as an elec- tive. Using texts, class discussions, and handouts, students gained valuable information neces- sary for understanding history. Social studies students found out that history was not only a thing of the past. By listening to Mrs. Irene Jackson’s lecture during World Geography class. Todd Zeigler gets ahead through daily preparation. In Mr. Phil Harris’ 4th period government class. Gary Cooley, Andi Lynch, Ashley Ramey, and Benji Hunter take a minute to look over their notes before a test Social Studies 47 The transit was the item of study in Mr. Corance Myrick’s fourth period building construction class. To add a little variety to his agriculture class. Mr. Tommy Swartz shows a picture to demonstrate his idea. Hands On From drills and saws to computers and cash registers, the vocational department helped close to 325 students by providing hands-on experience. The department, under the leadership of Mr. Thomas Huffman, benefitted students in areas of auto mechanics, building construc- tion, marketing education, electricity, agricul- ture, and machine shop. Six faculty members aided the department through hands-on expe- rience, written tests, teacher lecture, demon- strations of machinery, and usage of tools and equipment. Clubs extended students’ knowledge in vocational areas beyond the classroom: DECA, concerned with areas of marketing; Future Farmers of America, concerned with areas of agriculture; and V1CA, concerned with industrial skills. Mr. Thomas Huffman stated, “The training provided a background for job entry in an occupation the students may enter after graduation.” With hands-on experience and the tools, students learned valuable skills. The vocational department helped students prepare for future job opportunities. While rotating the wheel of a car. Mr. David Humphries shows his Auto Mechanics students the best way to patch a tire. Working in shop class, Mike Harrison shows the tech- niques for operating the vice to Gary Smith. Rodney Shipan. Chris Edge, and James Murley. Vocational 49 “The art program at LDHS is one of the best in the state. This is proven by our great success in band, choral, art, and drama com- petitions. ” — Kelly Walker Painted with Work Contributing time, effort, and skill — three essentials of partici- pating in the performing arts. Artistic students devoted their time and efforts to make the year success- ful, and their time and effort paid off. Perfecting skills produced much talent. The arts improved the skills and ability of the students. It gave them a chance to show their work to the community as a group or as an in- dividual. Chorus and band showed off their skills at Christmas time with concerts while drama students participated in a spring play. Art students worked in making the POP Jubilee a success by wearing masks they had made. Showing much talent, the performing art students devoted much time to a finished product. Putting finishing touches on con- certs, plays, and art work made painting the town gold an essential part of the performing arts. i.-s-fMixiryd Tracy Walker As a group project in drama class, Deidra Williams, Willie Brown, and Bobby- Woodruff describe a recent experience by relating the sights, sounds, and smells in- volved. As an art project. Matt Scabery works hard to finish his Halloween poster of a skeleton, may he R.t.P. I.ynn Stoddard 50 Arts — Paint the 1 own (.old In step and ready to support the team from the stands, the Raider band along with Director Andy Hodges proceeds to the seating area for the Clinton Jamboree. Tran Walker Krista Biagg Afternoon practice and endless drill for Katy Hassel help her to perfect her flag maneuvers for the upcoming competitions. Paint the Town Gold — Arts 51 Basketweaving provides an opportunity for Julie Weathers to practice twining skills with the help of Mrs. Barbara Brinson. Carefully selecting a piece of straw. Derrick Dial cuts a length to use for the next phase in his art project. Starting on her halloween poster. Don Wasson considers her alternatives and decides on the elements to include. Micki McMahan Talent at Work Designing to drawing — art im- proved the skill and ability of the students. It gave them a chance to show their work to the community and the school as a group or as an individual. The Art Club played an impor- tant role in the community as well as the school. At the POP Jubi- lee, students marched in the pa- rade wearing masks they had made. Just for fun, the Art Club visited museums, had artists come in and construct crafts, and made greeting cards. The officers of the club included Kelly Walker, president; Henry Robbs, vice- president; Micki McMahan, sec- retary; and Julie Weathers, treasurer. Art instructor Barbara Brinson stated, “Art gives them a chance to extend their interest in art beyond the classroom, and it’s a non-academic setting so we can socialize while we enjoy art.”’ For art students, class time meant both exploring active forms of art and learning the historical background of particular art forms. With three class offerings, students interested in art could find a class suitable to their needs and abilities. Drawing, sculpting, designing, painting, calligraphy — the list of activities seemed endless; class time never lacked for activity. Putting all this hard work and tal- ent together. Art Club and classes improved students’ skills and pro- vided an outlet for creative talent. Behind an easel, bent over a pot- ter’s wheel, or dipping a pen in ink — art students demonstrated tal- ent at work. Micki McMahan 52 Art Micki McMahan At an Art Club meeting. Bill Walden adjusts his painting to fit the paper while Mrs. Barbara Brinson checks the other students’ paintings. Lynn McIntyre Lynn Stoddard Micki McMahan To create the illusion of shade, Stephen Todd cuts out contrasting white to be placed over black in his newest art design. To finish off his gourd with a touch of flair, Jody At an Art Club meeting after school, Dor- Johnson weaves a design into his work. othy Anderson draws Halloween posters. Art 53 A sectional leader. Steven Jobert instructs his trumpet section on the proper rhythm. Shannon Gaddy Feeling Left, . . . Left, . . . Left, . . . Left, Right, Left. These words went through the minds of band members every day of the week. Many hours of hard work were reflected in the band's flawless performances. All 128 members spent a week at Converse College at the end of the summer. There they learned their marching drill for the season; they also broke down into sectional groups and practiced such musical skills as rhythm and timing in order to im- prove their performances at football To liven the crowd. Tracy Hardy. Angel Lewis. Kim Bonner. Janda Mann, and Sharon Stone perform a swinging rendition of the fight song. At the first outdoor pep rally. Garnard Brew- ster, David Armstrong. Scott Lyons. Keith Andrews. Billy Hassel. and Victor Scott send spirits soaring with “Louie. Louie.” Krista Bragg of Pride games and contests. Throughout marching season, the band traveled across the state every other Saturday to perform in compe- titions such as the Marching Festival held in Summerville, S.C. Individuals also auditioned for All-State and Solo and Ensemble. The band marched at the Christmas parades in Laurens and in Clinton, playing a variety of Christ- mas music. Friday nights were spent performing at home and away foot- ball games. (continued on page 57) Drum Major: James Hill 54 Band Ron Urso Raider Band: Front row: Addle Rankin. Chris Madden. David Johnson. Je« Wilbanks. Amy Ledford. Dale Smith. Michael Willis. Keith Andrews. Scott Elhson. Matt Gilstrap. Fred Peny. Trina Tolli son Second row. Kim Rhodes. Sharon Byrd. George Holloway. Stacey Alexander. Shannon Templeton. Missy Campbell Amy Kinard. Scott Lyons. Karen Houser. Billy Hassel. Cindy Martin. Wendy Jacks. Stephanie Shuman. James Hill Third row: Vooda Hill. Jamie Huss. Angle Fleming. Laurie Byars. Susie Richard. Laa Trammel. Lisa Wise. Kristine Dunmoyer. Mihssa Mann. Fefasa Young. Tonya James. Sarah Watkins. Jem Lynn Craven. Wanda Martn Fourth row. Kelly Dunagan. RosJyn Rice. Victor Scott. Jorte Johns. Stephanie Medlock. Denise Cummings. Tonya Sapp. Candy Rice. Brandy Rice. Laa Pitts. Chns Roberts. Phalen Satterfield. Bobby Strawhom. Jennifer Taylor Fifth row: Laura Messer. Eric Venable. Gemard Brewster. Tracy Williams. KeBy Barker. Janda Mann. Angel Lewis. Laura Gordon. Tracy Hardy. Ashley Ginn. Sharon Stone. Gina Jones. Debra McDaniel. Katura Watson Sixth row: Melissa Stevens. Monica Moore. Alex Parker. Tracey Parts. Lyndale Watts. Julie Hft. Chris Talley. Armond Compton. Kevin Lynch. Howie Turner, Ricky Butler. Andrew Hodges. Lucky Hames Seventh row: Sally Morris. Vanessa Kirk. Tommy Stevenson. Shelton Quarles. Dameta Brown, Sharon Evans, Ryan Smith. Byron Brown. Kevin Burch. Vicky Tolbon. Kim Bonner. Cindy Beasley. Ange Lowe. Karen Shook Eighth row: Pam Byrd. Angela Wells. Robby Templeton. Steven Jobert. Don Wasson. Brian Long. Beth Watkins. Perry Miles. Chris Koon, Casandra Grant. Jason Payne. Greg Marler. Katy Hassell Ninth row: Tracy Pryor. Monty Coates. Johnny Sexton. Kris Carter. Matt Caldwell. Allen Barksdale. David Armstrong. Fredrick Montgomery. Scott Paxton. Roger Cantrell. Kevin Mae. Lee Goode. Danny Medlock. Elizabeth Meeks Back row Travis Pitts, Jason Thompson. Mark Nichols, Larry Coleman. Tim Ott. Angela Riddle At halftime of the Homecoming game. Vicki Tollison and the rest of the band entertain the crowd with When You Wish Upon a Star.” Band 55 Crash as the cymbals mark the crescendo in the music — Byron Brown. Eric Venable. Tracy Williams, and George Holloway perform the “Star-Spangled Banner fora home crowd. The Raider band provides excellent half- time entertainment as Kristin Dummoyer concentrates on playing her flute to the tune Swanee. BrvnAlan BrvrvALan Ron Uno Band Officers: Front row: Tracy Pryor. Jerri Lynn Craven. James Hill. Steven Jobert. and Vonda Hill Section Representatives: Back row: Kim Bonner. Perry Miles. Keith Andrews, Michael Wilts, Chris Madden. David Johnson. Beth Watkis. and Alex Parker Band Director: Andrew S. Hodges Assistant Director: Deborah S. McDaniel An outdoor pep rally gives Travis Pitts. Angie Fleming. Dori Wasson, and Vicki Tollison practice for Friday night's performance. 56 Band At attention, colorguard member Karen Shook waits for the signal to continue in routine. Shannon Gaddy Feeling (continued from page 54) Concerts proved to be an integral part of the year as well. The Christmas Concert gave the members a chance to show off their skills and get into the Christmas spirit. One of the last con- certs of the year was the annual Spring Concert, which included a wide variety of music to entertain ev- eryone. Both the advanced band, made up of tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders, and the intermediate band. PcREY McIntyre Raider Magline: Kim Richards. Assistant Captain Vonda HiB. Laura Messer. Sally Moms. Melissa Stephens. Kelly Dunagan. Pamela Byrd, Captain Tracy Pryor. Angela Riddle. Elizabeth Weeks. Katy Hassel. Kim Warren. Karen Shook. Lucky Hames. Katura Watson. Jennifer Taylor. Wand Martin Ron Uno of Pride made up of ninth graders, gained a solid musical background from learning terms, sightreading, and attending clinics throughout the year. Band director, An- drew Hodges, stated, “In order to be in a complex activity, you first have to be able to master the fundamentals.” As the year came to an end, the band members gave their final performance at graduation. Whether the band member twirled a flag or played an instrument, each individual worked to complete the unit with a feeling of pride. Band 57 Practicing for the Christmas concert, Lyric II Dancing through their routine, the Show Choir members Mary Alice Bobo, Kate Adams, and sings Let it Snow at the Christmas concert. Amy Jacks sing through a song. Troubadors I: Front row: Brandon Bodle, Brian Huff. Yusef Johnston. Jamie Hamilton. Todd Atkins. Robbie Moody Second row: Caro) Conwell. Dean You mans. Jason Elmore. Craig Little. Brian Sumner. Ron Cathey. Rico Cunningham Third row: Nestor Cunningham. Otts Johnson, Ronald James. James Campbell. David Staton. Todd Milam Back row: WiBiam Pennington. Donald Shands. Andre Trtbble. Chris Sul bvan. Cole Lanier Tracy Walker Tracy Walker Tracy Walker Concert Choir: Front Row: Nita Byrd. Sue Braswell. Venessa McGowan. Ashley Ramey. Scott Nix. Greg Alexander. Kenny Williams, Dcason Smith. Loretta Taylor. Alesia Brewster. Carolyn White. Wanda Williams, Glenda Head Second row: Mary Pat Madden. Charlene Carter. Ashley Revis, Tammy Evans. Dale Nelson. David Garrison, Donny Anderson. Rick Mathews. Dawn Boggero. Mandy Townsend. Kim Caswell. Jane Morlan Third row: Laura Bishop, Katherine Croxton. Latash Evans. Michelle Bryant. Nard Ray, Chris Massey. Jackie Wyatt Fourth row: Elizabeth Wilkie, Cheryl Sharpe. Jackie Weathers. Sebrtna Brewster. Ken Ray, Anthony Grant. John Riggott Jesse Pressley, Randy Traynham, Renna Holiday. Kim Wilson Back row: Dayle Coleman. Tiffany Williams. Sandy Fewell. Dawn Boggart. Clay Baldwin. Paul McCrancy. Lewis Overbay. Rodney Cunningham, Dawn Meeks. Kim Sherwood. Shannon Stroud Ready to begin another day of chorus. Mrs. Jane Morlan begins her Troubador II class with scales. Peggy McIntyre 58 Chorus Lynn Stoddard Lynn Stoddard Ready to begin Lyric li class. Cathy Holloway awaits the beginning of their stretches. Do, Re, Throughout the year the Chorus did its part to enhance school spirit. Involved in many activities, the chorus had a chance to compete against other choruses from around the state. This not only gave the chance to compete but allowed the students to meet other students from different schools. Senior Concert Choir member Lewis Overbay said, “I like chorus because it is a kind of break from the usual academic schedule; plus I enjoy singing.” Although Chorus gave students a chance to compete with others, it dealt mainly with enhancing each member’s singing ability. “Laurens High School fortunately has always had a choral department dedicated to being the best they possibly could,” said Senior Concert Choir member Kim Caswell. The great success which the chorus had last year pro- vided evidence of this. Several students won positions in last year’s All-State and Honors All-State Choirs. The Concert Choir won a Superior rating at the Spring Valley and Lander competitions. Students also won many superior and excellent ratings at the South Carolina Solo- Ensemble Festival. The chorus had a winter concert and a spring concert for the public to attend, as well as singing at such ac- tivities as Homecoming and gradu- ation. A quality performance required many long hours of rehearsal. (continued on page 61) Chorus 59 Prior to the Homecoming game against Pickens, members of the Concert Choir sing the 'Alma Mater” before the participants come out on the field. As Lyric II captain Tammy Rawl calls roll, leads stretches and calls the class to order. Show Choir: Front row: Scott Nix. Loretta Taylor. Kenny Wiliams Second row: Wanda Williams. Ashley Revts. Trade Weathers. Dayle Coleman. Rob Whitesides Back row: Deason Smith. Trina WUhams. Nita Byrd. Laura Bishop. Lew� Overbay. Tracy Walker Lynn Stoddard Tracy Walker Lyric II: Front row: Katy Hassel. Faye Thomas. Angela Cleve land. Cheryl Calwtle. Mary Abce Bobo. Kate Adams. Amy Jacks. Kathy Holloway. Tonya Stoddard Second row: Tammy Rawl. Gina Pulley. Rona WUhams. Latnse McDowell, Eariene Putnam. Ann Mills. Jennifer Weathers. Valene McCord. Caroline Pack Third row: Necole Woodruff. Shannon Marchman. Kathy Putnam. Kendra Barksdale. Kendra Sullivan. Sharon Gnffm. Brandon Garrett Fourth row: Paula Davts. Pam Byrd. Pearihna Johnson. Maria Hill. Jamee Anderson. Jane Morian Back row: Pancssa Merrill. Donna Choice. Ariah Sullivan. Amy Wilkie. Andrea Parrish. Dawn Whitmire. Nikki Knight. Natalie Davis. Febcra Hunter Concerned with the proper timing. Troubadors II concentrate on the beat of the song and on proper breathing as they perform Give a Little Love at their Christmas Concert. Tracy Walker Tracy Walker Lyric I: Front row: Kim Warren. Lyn Cratg. Dorothy Anderson. Lisa Medlin. Tracy Swanson. Dunneah Welbom. Shannon Davis. Makssa Jones. Susan Reavis. Partiaa Compton. Angel Yarbouough Second row: Carol Conwefl. Kateine Makins. Yukanda Watts. Lisa Gibbs. Michelle Hurley. Sunday Norman. Tanika Hunter. Michelle Wehunt. Val Thompson. Carla Blakely Annette Fewel. Tammy Pants Third rose: Charmika Watts. Ursula Miler. Cathy Canady. Pam Ned. Jane Gtlshaw. Dione Kilgore. Kathy Putnam. Deborah Donald. Connie Wilkamv Tammy MulhoOand. Casie Mortan Fourth row: Adrienne Sasser. Melba Behan. Michelle Hughes. Mara Babb. Tabrtha McDowell. Tonya Cannon. Marcia LolKs. Caroline Ott. Calvemetta Mosley. Sharon Anderson. Back row: Missy Arnold. Ruth Pulley. Donya McIntyre. Michelle Tucker. Behta Irby. Sharon Jones. Melissa Stevens. Dotfie Byers. Cynthia Crowder, Caroline Thoason. Esther Overbay. Marquita Dobbins. Shanda Franklin. Stephanie Powers. Uytana Whitmore Do, Re, Mi .. . (continued from page 59) By having after-school rehearsals and practicing in sectionals during class, the members were able to learn their music and get a better feel of how to blend as a group. The Chorus as a whole competed in many events this past year. The Chorus also helped the members to increase musical knowledge. By striv- ing to be the best they could be, they did their part to help enhance the spirit of the school. When asked how she felt about the past year Choral Director Mrs. Jane Morlan said, “It has been a really super year in chorus. The skills of musicianship have been really high this year. Long hours, much music to mem- orize, and plenty of practice helped the choruses to prepare and perform. In the Z-building at all times of the day, the sounds of do-re-mi floated through the air as choral students readied themselves. Krista Bragg Troubadors II: Front row: Howard Hill. Terence Johnson. Vk Hinter Second row: Tim Taylor. James Pinson. David Smith. Bdly Joe Latimore Third row: Andre Broadway. Lang Motes. Da no Smith. Jane Morlan Fourth row: Perry Miles. Brian George. Mike Douglas. Quincy Cook. Denis Anderson Back row: Wesdey Cromers. Teny Hicks. Lee Lentze. Andre Lati more. Greg Brown Chorus 61 As the District Players work hard in preparing for their next play. Jason Airs and Paul Grant concentrate on memorizing their lines. Practice plays a key factor in a quality produc- tion so Steve Young reads over his lines with Mrs. Jimmi-Ann Muse. 62 Drama The Lip Sync production required not only hours of active rehearsals but also time to prepare the stage; working against a deadline. While in drama class. Michael Thomas. Benji Darlene Prince secures streamers to the Thomas, and Steve Young practice their “Jail stairwell. House Rock” routine. Tracy Walker District Players: Front row: Eric Blore. Terri Bagwell. Shannon Robinson. Shannon Gregory. Karen Martin Second row: Michael Gambrefl. Michael Powell. Caroline Pack. Jena Lyon, Paige Long. Taylor Stewart. Back row: Don Wasson. Trtna ToBison. Ryan Smith. Thomas Sullivan Peggy McIntyre On-Stage Life Lights . . Camera . . ., Action . . . those famous stage words that touched the ears of drama students seemed difficult because of the varied techniques in acting. During this time the young actors learned to concen- trate and apply stage makeup to cre- ate the character they were playing. They also learned about the history of drama. The ability to work lights and work with sets were also taught. As lights went up and the music be- gan, Showdown ‘87 lip sync was per- formed by the District Players. The top ten hits from 1987, and other well-known hits were pantomimed. Close to forty-five hours had been put into the rehearsals. November the eleventh and twelfth were set aside for the clever, lively program. Auditions for the spring musical production took place in January. 125 hours were spent preparing for the outstanding musical which was performed in the mid-spring. Acting, applying make up, and us- ing creative talents, the District Players and classes promoted interest and enthusiasm. Adjusting lights in the lecture theater, setting scenery on the stage, and developing characters through make up and rehearsal, the members of the drama class and Dis- trict Players gained valuable experi- ence. With emotion, Rena Jones practices for the Lip Sync contest sponsored by the District Players. Drama 63 Raider spirit is unexplainable; it is just unbeliev- ably exciting. — Shannon Hart Painted with Variety Everyone — freshmen, sopho- mores, juniors, and seniors — each different but together they worked toward the same goals. Freshmen had to face new people in a new school. Not like eighth grade anymore, students were combined with other students from Gray Court-Owings, Ford, Laurens, and Hickoiy Tavern. As freshmen they realized they were given more freedom than before. Not a rookie anymore, sopho- mores were offered more opportuni- ties to become involved in school functions. Some of the evident options were memberships into Key Club and Honor Society. Also opened to girls, was the choice of try- ing out for a cheerleading, football or basketball squad. Like sophomores, juniors were offered more privileges, too. New classes became available as juniors finished a few required courses arul worked on completing electives such as journalism, typing, and some vocational classes. Also, juniors could choose to play a varsity sport and letter. Rut seniors, different from all, were “Old Pros to the school now. As they worked hard to make the grade for colleges, they had a lot of pressure on them. Many seniors had their SAT scores to worry about. For academic seniors, their term paper was the main thing they had to worry about during the year. Although students were very dif- ferent from one another and their goals varied greatly, each one worked to gain increased opportu- nities and to have a great ileal of fun while in high school. Peggy McIntyre While relaxing with her poodle, Nikki Knight enjoys talking with a friend on the telephone. Getting ready for hunting season, Trey Reavis works on his precision and accuracy before an actual encounter with a deer in the woods. 64 People — Paint the l'own (.old Peggy Mrintyrr Prggy Mrintyrr « . ' 4S3k Jurh W'alkrr Calling it ( aits after a day full of skiing at Lake Greenwood, Tracy Walker glides toward the shore and a late supper. Listening closely to what the college representatives had to say, Kim Caswell gets her information needed to apply for admission. Keys in the car instead of her hands, Audi Lynch and Leigh Kirby work with a clothes hanger to unlock the door and into the car to go home. Paint the Town Gold — People At her part-time job at Food Lion. Senior representative Tammy D. Evans collects the correct amount for a grocery order. After school at a Computer Club meeting. Senior treasurer Nina Bryson goes over the program for the assignment. Micki McMahan On Top at Last Seniors received a few privileges to help make the year more exciting. Some privileges included having top lockers, leaving class five minutes early to go to the pep rallies, cutting in the lunch line, and getting early dismissal. However, the 357 members of the Senior class counted the days until graduation. Packed with last-time events, the twelfth grade proved to be the busiest and most ex- pensive. Classes went by faster due to more free time. Seniors joined many clubs to dem- onstrate their dependability. They looked for- ward to the prom because it would be their last major social event in high school. Twelve years of hard work came to an end with cap and gown pictures, graduation announcements, and college application fees. Seniors attended events such as football, basketball, and base- ball games, soccer or tennis matches, choral or band concerts, and pep rallies for the last time as high school students. Seniors enjoyed every minute of school in order to make their last days as high school students worth remembering. As the year came to an end, they looked back over the years with mixed emotions but looked forward to spending a week in celebration with their friends at Myrtle Beach. Graduation came too late and too soon promoting Seniors from high school to other opportunities. To perfect his game. Senior representative Robert Sprouse practices at Lakeside Country Club after school. Lynn Stoddard 66 Seniors As drum major, James Hill, also Senior representative, salutes the crowd at the end of the halftime performance. After a period of lecturing in Mike Mills' A.P. Biology II class. Senior representative. Beth Watkins, reviews her notes. Tracy Walker Lynn Stoddard Talking with friends and studying for the day's work. Senior vice-president Kevin Paden and president Fred Paden use time in the mornings in commons for last minute preparation. Senior representative Sandy Fewell uses class time to re- view an article on runaways. As an active member of the Art Club, Kelly Walker, Senior class secretary, makes posters to advertise the cos- tume contest on Halloween. Seniors 67 In Government With school freshly over, most students sunned on a beach or enjoyed vacation. Two girls who went to Girls’ State in Columbia at the University of South Carolina, however, spent part of their summer participating in a mock government of South Carolina and learning the functions of politicians. Both Amy George and Beth Watkins agreed that Girls’ State gave them a new view of government Girls’ State was a good op- portunity for me because 1 met a lot of girls who could be the future leaders of South Car- olina, and also 1 learned to appreciate the State legislature,” Amy George stated. They cam- paigned, lobbied, and competed for offices. Then they actually ran a mock state. With these ideas in mind, Amy George and Beth Watkins learned more about democracy at Girls’ State. Government ideas and new outlooks provided these two girls with a new understanding of government. Beth Watkins Lynn McIntyre Kenneth B. Alexander Pep Qub 9.10.11.12. Football 9.10.11.12: Basketball 9.10.11,12. Golf 9. Tennis 10.11 Track 12. National Honor Society 10.11.12: Science Qub 10.11.12. Spanish Club 11.12. All State Chorus 11. Honors AH State Chorus 12. Show Choir 12; Boys’ State Alternate 11; Concert Choir 11.12. President 12 Tammy Allen Pep Qub 9.10.11 Donnie Anderson. Not Pictured Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Solo Ensemble 11. Honors AD State Chorus 12 Rodney Anderson Pep Club 9.10.11.12. FHA 12. VICA 11 Keith Andrews Band 9,10.11,12; Solo and Ensemble 10. Teens Reaching Out to Teens 10.11.12. Director 11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Pep Band 9.10.11.12; S C Baptist AB State Band 11.12 Jimmy Armstrong Pep Club 9.10,11.12. Raidemews 10.11.12. Sports Reporter 10; Sports Coordinator 11.12: Key Club 10,11. French Club 11.12, Statistician Varsity Boy's Basketball 10.11.12. Statistician Softball 10 Statistician Varsity Boy's Track 11; Statistician Cross Country 12. Boys' State Representative 11. Announcer Varsity Baseball 11.12. Statistician Varsity Football 12. Announcer Varsity Baskethall 10.11,12 Steven Armstong Spanish Club 10.11. Pep Club 9 10.11.12. 68 Seniors Marty Babb. Not Pictured FFA 10.11 Pep Club 10.11.12 William K. Bailey Pep Club 9.10.11 Jamie Barksdale Pep Club 9.10.11.12; JV Basketball 10; JV BasebaU 9.10; FHA 12. Mary Barnette Pep Club 11.12; Spanish Oub 10.11. FBLA 11.12 Anita Dawn Barrett Journalism Newspaper 10.11.12. Editor 12. JV Basketball Cheerleader 9.10; Pep Club 9,10.11.12; Spanish Oub 9,10.11.12; Vice-President 12. FCA 11.12; Varsity Football Cheerleader 11.12; Chorus 9. Sabrina Bartley FHA 12; DECA 12. Socastee High School FFA 9; Pom Pom 9 DECA 11. Pep Cub 9.10.11.12 Christopher Bates David Bates Traci Bell Carolee Bennett DECA 12; Pep Oub 9.10.11,12. Key Club 12. Laura Bishop Cotorguard 9.10.11. Pep Club 12; Ltl Abner 9; Oklahoma 10; Once Upon A Mattress 11. Hello Do y 12. Drama Club 10.12. Powderpuff 11.12. Solo and Ensemble 10. Governor's All Star Chorus 12. Prom Decorating Committee 11. French Club 11,12; Show Choir 12 Todd Black Football 9.10.11,12. BasketbaB 9.10; Tennis 9.10.11.12. All Region 11. Key Oub 10.11.12. Spanish Oub 10.11.12 FCA 9.10,11,12; Pep Club 9,10,11.12. Science Club 11. ACTION 12; Yearbook Staff 12; Powderpuff coach 11; Prom Committee 11. Seniors 69 Chris Blackwell Rene Blackwell Felicia Arlene Blakely Pep Club 9.10.11.12; French Club 11. FHA 10; Lyric I 9 Lyric II 10. Concert Choir 11 Sara Amanda Bolt Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Varsity Basketball 9.10.11.12; VoleybaB 10.11.12: Softball 10,12. FHA 12; Junior Olympics 9,10; Most Valuable Defense Softball 10. Chorus 9. Sandra Booker FHA 10.11.12. Secretary Report D. Pep Club 9.10,11,12; Lyric I 10; Lyric IIII Joe Boyd Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Bus Driver 11.12 Phyllis Boyd Pep Club 9.10.11.12. FBLA 9. Spanish Club 11. Basketball Cheerleader 10.11; Football Cheerleader 12. FHA 12, Executive Council 12; ACTION 10.11.12. Governor s School on Alcohol and Drugs 11. Teen Institute 11; Key Club 11: Track 9.10,11.12; All Region 10.11. Junior Olympics 10.11; MVP 11. Powderpuff 11,12 Krista Marie Bragg Pep Club 9.10.11.12. FHA 9,10. Track 10; FBLA 11.12; SADD ACTION 10.11. Prom Committee 11.12; FCA 10.11.12: Yearbook Staff 12; Photographer 12; Office Worker 12. Donna Bramlett French Club 11.12. Band 9.10.11. Pep Chib 9.10.11.12. Brandon Brewington Chorus 9.10; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Spanish Club 11.9th Grade BasketbaB 9. Tennis 9. Track 11.12, Varsity Basketball 10.11.12; All Region Basketball 11; J.V Football 10 Oneita Brewster FHA 9 Pep Club 9,10.11.12 FBLA 10.11.12 Reporter 12. ACTION 11.12. FCA 11.12. FTO 11.12. Powderpuff 11,12. Track 9,10,11.12; French Club 12; Computer Club 12 Sebrina Brewster Band (Flagline) 9; Chorus 9; Pep Club 9,10,11.12; JV Cheerleader 10. Captain 10. Varsity Cheerleader 11.12. Co-Captain 12, FTO 11. Powderpuff 11,12; Lyric II 10. Concert Choir 11.12; FCA 10.11.12 French Club 11 70 Seniors After school commons. Cunningham a friend about night's football Miss Senior Dedicated and responsible described Miss Senior, Sonia Cunningham. After being elected Senior Princess in Homecom- ing, her classmates again chose her to re- present them as Miss Senior. Sonia enjoys being very involved in school activities. In Student Council she served as the First Vice President and the Secretary of the School Improvement Council. Other activities that she partici- pated in included French Club and Natural Helpers. As a school bus driver, Sonia was found in her bus until around 5:00. “I think that I should be involved now be- cause my future depends on it,” stated Sonia. Her future plans include attending Clemson University to major in education. Darlington Briggs. Jr. 9th Grade Football 9. Library Club 12 Stefanie Broome Band 9, Pep Club 9.10.11,12; FCA 10.11.12; Teacher s Aide 10. Spanish Club 11. Cross-Country 11.12. Powderpuff 11.12. James E. Brown FFA 9; Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Hugh Brownlee Pep Club 9.10.11,12; Key Chib 10.11.12. Honor Society 11.12; Treasurer 12. French Club 12. Art Club 11,12. Academic Team 12; Boys' State Representative 11, Erskine Fellow 12. Science Chib 11; Concert Choir II. Honor Roll 9.10.11.12 David Brunn Baseball 9. Pep Chib 9.10.11 Angie Bryant Pep Club 9.10. Student Helper 9 Michelle Bryant Pep Chib 9,10.11,12; Student Council 9; Spanish Chib 12; FCA 11.12; Solo and Ensemble 12. PowdeipuM 12. Chorus Accompianist 9.10; Chows 9.10. Concert Choir 11.12 Cory Bryson Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Football 9.10,11.12 FFA 10. Bus Driver 12. Nina Bryson FCA 11,12. FBLA 11. Parliamentarian 11. Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Science Club 10.11. Computer Science Club 12; VAce President 12. Junior Marshal 11; National Honor Society 10.11.12; French Club 11. Powderpuff 11.12. Key Club 11. ACTION 11.12; Prom Committee 10.11.12; Oklahoma 10. Student Coundl 9,10.11.12; Class Treasurer 9.10.12. Executive Treasurer 11. Lyric I 9. Captain 9. Lyric II 10. Captam 10 SC Business Week 12. Carolina Chalenge 11. Seniors 71 Kim Buchanan FCA 10.12. FBLA 12 Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; French Club 11; Tennis 9.10.11.12 Helena Burgess Pep Club 9.10.11.12. FBLA 12. FHA 10.12; Powderpuff 12. James W. Burns FFA 11,12; Treasurer. Pep Club 9,10. Jamie Burns 9th Grade Football 9. JV Football 10. Vanity Football 11.12; JV Baseball 10; Vanity Baseball 11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Drama Club Z Kenneth E. Burriss Basketball 10,11; Tennis 10; Cross country 11,12; Track 11. Key Club 10.11.12. National Honor Society 9.10.11.12. Science Club 10,11. Biology Club 12. French Club 11. Pep Club 9.10,11.12; FCA 10.11.12; Top Ten 9.10.11; Concert Choir 11; Honon All-State Chorus 11; Furman Scholars 11; Citadel Scholars 12; WoHord Scholars 12; Lander Science Olympiad 11; Top 10% NEDT 10. Troubadours I 9; Troubadours 11 10; Top 1% PSAT 11; Governor School Nominee 11. Benjamin Burton. Not Pictured Pep Chib 11.12; FHA 12. James A. Byrd Pep Club 9.10.11.12; BasebaH 11. FFA 10. FHA 12. Sharon Denise Byrd Pep Band 9.10.11.12. Performing Band 9.10.11.12. Marching Band 9.10.11.12; Band Aide 11; Student Council 10.11,12; Secretary 10; 2nd Vice President 11. Judicial Cound 12; French Chib 11. SADD9.10. ACTION 11.12. Board of Directors 11. President 12. Honor Roll 11,12. Pep Chib 9,10.11.12; Superior Rating at Solo Ensemble 9 Henry Caldwell. Not Pictured Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; V1CA9.10.11. Spanish Chib 11 Furman Campbell Pep Club 9.10.11.12. FootbaH9.10.il. Spanish Chib 11 Charlene Carter Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Chorus 9.10.11.12; FHA 9 Kim Caswell Pep Club 9,10,11,12; French Chib 11; Lyric 11 10. Concert Choir 11.12; Honors AH State 10.11.12. FCA 11. Solo and Ensemble 11.12. Key Club 11. SADD 10; Yearbook Staff 12 Cynthia Chapman Pep Chib 12; Library Award 9. Ann Cogdill Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; FBLA 12; Secretary 12; DECA 12. Powderpuff 12 72 Seniors Elizabeth Coker Pep Club 9.10.11 Dayle Coleman Pep Chib 9.10.11.12: FCA 10.11.12: Spanish Chib 11. All Stale Chorus 11. Honors Chorus 12: Chorus 9.10.11.12. Governor's School for the Arts 11. Senior Princess. Concert Choir Secretary 12. Show Choir 12. Powderpuff 11. Solo Ensemble 11.12 Lance Coleman Footbal 9.10.11.12: FFA 9.12: Secretary 12. Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Carrigan Compton Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Raidemews Cameraman 9. Track 10; Spanish Club 11; Soccer 10; FCA 10 Douglas Compton. Not Pictured Pep Chib 9.10,11.12 Drama Chib 12 Gary Cooley Junior Varsity Baseball 9; Soccer 10,11.12; Pep Chib 9.10.11.12 Gerald Copeland Pep Club 9.10,11.12 Miss 55er The senior class received ballots in De- cember and voted for Miss 55er. Peggy McIntyre was elected to hold this title. As a senior, Peggy was involved in a number of things. She participated in the NHS and served as Secretary of FCA and co-editor photographer of the yearbook. “My work with the yearbook takes up a lot of time, but I don’t mind because it gives me a feeling of achieve- ment when a deadline is met.” said Peggy. In the fall, Peggy was crowned Homecoming Queen. During basketball season, she pro- moted school spirit as a varsity cheerleader. In her spare time, Peggy enjoyed photog- raphy, reading, drawing, shopping, and par- ticipating in church activities. She also worked at Skate-Away U.S.A, attending the concession stand, giving out skates, selling tickets, and playing records. Her plans after high school include going to Wofford College in Spartanburg. She would like to major in education or business. Seniors 73 Linda Cox Amy Craig Pep Club 9.10.11,12; Drama Club 12 Jacqueline Onita Craig FHA 9.10; Pep Chib 9.10.11.12. DECA 12. Drama 11.12 Jerri Lynn Craven Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Pep Band 9.10.11.12: Marching Band 9,10:11.12; Jazz Band 10. Weston Region Band 10.11. All Stale Band 12. Solo and Ensemble 9.10.11. Governor's All-State Band 12; Band Junior Officer 11; Band Co Captain 12. Science Club 10; Key Club 10.11.12; French Club 11.12; Prom Decorating Committee 11; Powderpuff 11.12. Raidemews 12. Band Assistant Librarian 11; Band Librarian 12. Wanda Culbertson FHA 9; Track 9.11.12. Crosscountry 11; Key Club 11; FCA 12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. ACTION 12; Secretary Tieasurer 12; French Club 11: Science Club 10.11; Powderpuff 12. Dwayne Cunningham Football 10.11.12. Basketball 9.10.11; French Club 11. FCA 11. Pep Club 9,10.11.12 Shelethia Cunningham French Club 11; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. FHA 10.12. Library Club 12; Chorus 9.10 Sonia Cunningham Band 9,10. Concert Band 9.10. FCA 9.10; Homecoming 9.10,12. Freshman Princess 9. Sophomore Prince� 10; Senior Princess 12; Honor Roll 10,11.12. Bus Driver 11.12. Award 11. Powderpuff 11.12. Student Council 10.11.12; Sophomore President 10; Judicial Council 11. First Vice President of Student Body 12; Key Club 10,11. French Club 11.12; FTO 11. Improvement Council 12. Secretary 12; Natural Helpers Program 12. Announcement Staff 12. HOBY Representative 10. School Calendar Committee 10. Pictured in School Calendar 11. Solo and Ensemble 9. Pep Band 9.10. Prom Committee 10,11; Homecoming Committee 10,12. Powderpuff Committee 10.11.12: ACTION 10 William Davenport Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Track 10 Set Apart Seniors tried desperately to be set apart from others. Each class tried to do some- thing new, something different from the class before them. As a special privilege, class members obtained senior parking stickers. The stickers, placed in each Senior’s rear window, were gold with green lettering and stated SENIOR parking permit. Jason Par- sons said, “They made us stand out from the rest.” Most Seniors did feel a different sense of control when driving around the parking lot. Senior parking stickers set Senior vehicles apart from the rest. To be able to park on campus. Shanna Thornley purchases a Senior parking sticker. Lynn Stoddard 74 Seniors Johnny Davis Dometry Dawkins FHA 9,10; Band (Colorguard) 10. Pep Club 9. Spanish Club 11 Key Club 11; Bus Driver 11.12; Powderpuff 11.12. Christine E. Densmore Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Spanish Club 11.12. FHA 9. Art 10,11.12. Drama 11 Sharon M. Densmore FHA 9; Pep Club 9.10.11. FHA 10. Chows 10. Lee Ann Dickerson FCA 10; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; French Club 11 Jamie Dominick Band 9. Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FFA 12 Michael Doolittle Pep Club 9.10,11.12; FBLA 10,12. Rena Dorn DECA 12. Pep Club 11.12; FHA 10. Lonjita (Lisa) E. Dorrah DECA 12. Band 9,10 Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Drama 11.12. Robert H. Douglas Pep Club 9.10.11.12; French Club 12; Key Club 10.11. FCA 9.10.11.12. Football 9.10. Baseball 9.10.11.12 All Region (Baseball) 11. Drama Club 10 Science Club 10 Corey Downs Football 9,10.11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. All Region Punter 11; All Region Strong Safety 12; North-South 12. M V P Football 12 Kellie Dyal Spanish Ckib 11; FHA 12. Pep Club 9.10.11,12 Seniors 75 The Bear Facts Lovable, huggable, squeezable, and don’t forget adorable. Yes, these words de- scribed the newest fads in teddy bears. Everyone loved them; everyone wanted them; and everyone should have at least one. Belks and Rich’s, to name a few stores, went all out to make their own teddy bears; Belkie Bear and Richie Bear. The Belkie Bear was new to everyone. These bears came out on the market last year and made a boom in sales. Everyone loved them and had to make a purchase. These bears were designed for Christmas, and they wore red and white sweaters with cute little hats on their furry heads. Students could also buy sweaters and T’s with the new, popular Belkie Bear printed on them. Therefore, during the Christmas season, students were seen at McDonald’s, Belks, parties, the mall, or simply out jogging with these Belkie Bear shirts on. Richie Bear, the other popular bear, came from Rich’s. This bear had been around a little longer than the Belkie Bear; it came out on the market two years ago. The Richie Bear was more of a Christmas bear dressed very closely to the Belkie Bear. Richie Bear also had sweatshirts and T’s, along with nightshirts and cute little boxer shorts. The Richie Bear was extremely pop- ular among high school students, and these items made great Christmas gifts. Belkie and Richie, two ways to celebrate Christmas in a very cute and cuddly way, proved to be extremely popular during the Christmas season. Senior Wanda Culbert- son said, “Although they look almost iden- tical, Belkie and Richie made great Christ- mas gifts and were worth every penny.” Whether for a gift or for one’s self, soft and furry bears added a cuddly touch to Christ- mas. Looking for a gift for a friend, C.E. Shortt checks out the price on a Belkie Bear. Lynn McIntyre Bobby C. Edge Pep Club 9.10.11.12 David Ellison Tennis Team 9.10.11,12; Key Club 10,11.12. Board of Directors 12. Science Club 10.11; Vice President 11; Pep Club 9.10,11.12; French Oub 11 National Honor Society 11,12; Academic Team 11. FCA 9.10.11.12. Sigma XI Researcher Award 11. Tony Estes V1CA 12; Baseball 11.12, Pep Club 9.10,11.12 Karen Linda Evans Pep Chib 9.10,11.12, Drama Oub 9,10.11,12; DECA 12. FBLA 10. Historian 10; FHA 9.10.11,12. Track 9; Manager 12 Tammy Denise Evans Pep Band 9,10, Concert Band 9,10; Marching Band 9.10; Homecoming Committee 10.11; Powderpuff Committee 9; Prom Decorating Committee 10.11.12; Key Club 10; Spanish Chib 10,11,12; Student Council Class Representative 10,11.12, Guidance Aide 12. FCA 10.11,12. SADD 10. ACTION 11.12. Raldemews Reporter 10. Raidemews Feature Head 11. Festival Band 9.10. Powderpuff 11. Pep Oub 11,12; Computer Science Oub 12. Tammy Vanessa Evans Pep Club 9.10.11.12, Basketball Cheerleader 10.11. Chorus 9.10; Concert Choir 11.12. French Oub 11. Key Chib 10; Bus Driver 11,12. Homecoming Sponser 10,11 76 Seniors Furman Robert Fanrow (Robb) Spanish Club 11. Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Basketball 9. Vanity Football 10.11.12 Sandy Fewell Pep Club 9.10.11.12. National Honor Society 11.12. Spanish Club 11.12; Chorus 9.11.12; Student Council-Senior Representative 12. Junior Marshal 11. Honor Roll 9.10,11.12. Science Chib 10.11 Kelly D. Frady Drama Club 10.11.12; ACTION 12; SADD 10. FHA 9 Pep Chib 9.10.11.12 Avery Franklin Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Key Club 11 Scott E. Franklin Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Tina Franks Pep Chib 9.10.11.12. FHA 9. Vice President 9 Science Club 10; Bus Driver 11,12. French Club 11. Powdetpuff 12. Lizzie Fuller Pep Club 9.10.11.12, FHA 10. FBLA 10. Chorus 10.11. Lyric I 10; Lync II 11 Shannon Virginia Gaddy Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Band 9,10; Raidemews 10.11 Head Reporter 10,11. Yearbook Staff 12; Photographer 12. Darren Gambrell Pep Club 9.10,11.12. Spanish Club 12. JV Basketball 10. Varsity Basketball 11.12; Track 12; Bus Driver 11.12 Michael Gambrell Art Club 910.12; Drama Chib 11.12. Pep Chib. 9. 10. L2; French Club 12; Guidance Aide 12. Lunchroom Aide 12; Print Shop Aide 12. Art Axle 10 Claudia Garlington Pep Club 9,10.11.12 FHA 9.10.11.12 Ivey L. Garlington Pep Club 9.10.11.12. FHA 10.11.12. Library Club 12; Drama Club 12. Chorus 9.10. Lyric 19 Lyric U 10 Seniors 77 David Garrison Student Body President 12. Football 9.10.11,12; Wrestling 11.12; Chorus 9.10.11.12; All State Chorus 11. Honors All-State Chorus 12; Key Club 12; FCA 11.12; School Improvement Council 12; Powderpuff Coach 11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Amy Caroline George Pep Club 9.10.11,12; Grris’ Tennis 9.10.11.12; Key Chib 10,11,12; Board of Directors 11,12; Honor Society 10,11.12; French Chib 11,12; Class Representative 12; FCA 9.10.11.12; Chorus 9.10.11. FTO 10.11; Academic Team 10.11.12. Rotary Top 10.9.10.11. Palmetto Girls' State 11. Governor's School at the College of Charleston 11. Sword and Shield 11,12; Associate Editor 12; Student Council 10.11.12; Class Representative 10.11; Chief Justice of Judicial Council 12. Raidemews 12; Feature.’News Coordinator 12. Patricia Ann Gibson Lyric 19. Lyric II 10. Concert Choir 11; FBLA 10; Powderpuff 12. Pep Club 9,10.11. Pam Gillespie Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; Chorus Lyric 1 9.10. Powderpuff 11 Tammy Godwin Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; ACTION 12; Powderpuff 12. Nathalie Gonzalez Spanish Club 12; Art Chib 12; Pep Club 12; Soccer 12. April Grant Pep Club 9.10.11.12; French Club 11.12. Lyric II 10 National Honor Society 10,11.12; Rotary Top Ten 10. Student Council Secretary 9. Erskine Fellow 11; FTO 12; FBLA 9. Prom Committee 9,11.12; Computer Science Club 12; Junior Marshal 11. Carolina Challenge '86 11. Anthony Grant Pep Club 10.11,12. Drama Club 10,11.12. Chorus 9.10.11.12. Willie Grant. Not Pictured. Pep Chib 9.10.1.12; Football 9.10; DECA 12. Drama Chib 11. Art Club 9. Chorus 9 Henry Griffin Pep Club 9.10.11. Bus Driver 10,11.12. Chris Hawkins Band 9,10,11; Pep Club 12; French Club 12 Glenda Head Pep Chib 9,10.11,12; Chorus 9.10.11.12; Spanish Club 12 Bart Heard Pep Club 12 78 Seniors Tracy Walker North-South Participants: Bryant Stephens, Corey Downs At Home or Away Two athletes on the Varsity Football team, Corey Downs and Bryant Steph- ens, made the 1987 All-State football team. In Raider competition Bryant finished the season with 31 receptions for 687 yards and 9 touchdowns while Corey finished the year averaging 34 yards, with 65 yards as his lon- gest punt. At defensive back Corey held the lead tackling honor among the backs with 32 initial hits, 16 assists, and 2 interceptions. For the Raiders and for the All-State team, Corey Downs and Bryant Stephens achieved many hours individually and for their teams. At practice or in tough competi- tion both individuals worked to achieve suc- cess on the home field or away from home. Eric Hebert Band 10.11: Spanish Chib 12. Pep Club 9.10.11.12 David Hedden Pep Club 9.10,11; BascbaB 10; FFA 11. Reporter 12. Bus Driver 12 Michelle Hellams Basketball 10; Track 11.12; Pep Chib 9.10.11.12 FHA 10; Drama Club 11,12; Chorus 10.11; Powderpuff 11.12 Vickie Elaine Hellams Chorus 9.10; Pep Chib 9.10,11 Joey Henderson Spanish Club 12; National Honor Society 12; Key Chib 12; Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; Rotary Top 10.11 William J. Hendrix Pep Chib 9,10.11; FootbaB 9.10. GoH 9; Soccer 10.11.12 Crystal O’Shante Higgins Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Track 9.10; FHA 10 James D. Hill Band 9.10.11.12, Band Freshman of the year 9. Western Region 9.10,11, Pep Band 9,10.11.12; Solo and Ensemble 9.10.11.12; Raidcmews 11,12; Cameraman. Key Club 10. Student Council 12; French Club 11. Band Officer 11,12; Junior Officer Staff 11. Drum Major 12. Virginia (Jenny) Hill FBLA 10. Newspaper Staff 11. Pep Club 9,10,11 Seniors 79 Vonda Hill Band 9.10.11.12; Colorguard 10.11,12; Assistant Captain 12. Drama Club 10.11. FCA 11.12; ACTION 11.12; Powderpuff 11.12; FTO 11,12. Vice President 11; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 12. Spanish Chib 11. Computer Club 12; Secretary 12 Charlesia Holland Band (Flagline) 9. Girls' Track 10; FHA 10; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; DECA 12; FBLA 12 Ozonn Holland. Not Pictured Pep Chib 10; Chorus 9.10.11 Jeff Horger Football 9.10.11.12. All Region Football 12; Basketball 9; Baseball 10.11; Pep Chib 9.10.11. Boys' State Representative 11 Robby Howard Pep Club 9.10.11.12. V1CA 12 Konda M. Howard Pamela D. Hudson Pep Chib 10.11 James Spencer Hughes Basketballl 10.11.12; Baseball 9,10 Football 9.10.11 FCA 10.11.12; Key Chib 10.11; Spanish Club 11; Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Jimmy Hughes Pep Chib 9.10.11.12 Basebal 9.1ft French Club 11. Art Club 9 Keith Hughes Pep Chib 9.10.11.12 Ronda Hughes Basketball 9.10. Powderpuff 12. FCA 12; Softball 12. Pep Chib 9.10.11.12 Tammy L. Hughes Pep Club 10.11.12; Perfect Attendance 11 Josiah B. Hunter Spanish Club 11.12; Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; Soccer 12 80 Seniors Taroslynn Labrooks Hunter Band 9.10.11, Track 10.11. FHA HERO 10; Class Reporter 10; DECA 12. Drama 9.11.12 Pep Club 9.10.11. Terry Hunter Pep Club 9.10.11,12; Baseball 10. JV Football 9. Vanity Football 10.11. Transportation Club 11,12 James Hurley Pep Club 9.10.11. Wresting 10; Drama Club 9.10 Kimberly Diane Hurley FHA 9.11.12. FBLA 10.11.12. Pep Chib 9.10.11. Darlene Irby Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FHA 9.10.12. BasketbaO 10.12. PowderpuH 11.12 Karen Irvin Chorus 9.10.11. FHA 12. Pep Chib 9.10.11.12. Lynn McIntyre Boys' State; Front Row: Hugh Brownlee. Jimmy Armstrong Back row. Kevin Massey. Michael Wllhs. Lewis Overbay Young Leaders While most students spent the first few weeks of the summer at the beach or by a pool, some industrious young men spent it as part of a mock government in Charleston at the Citadel. During the week of June 7th through the 13th, a mock government of South Car- olina gave these young men a chance to learn first hand how a government functions. At the Citadel, Jimmy Armstrong, Hugh Brownlee, Kevin Massey, Lewis Overbay, and Michael Willis represented Laurens High School. Selected by the faculty members, these five young men were chosen based on their leadership abilities, academic excellence, and community involvement. “Boys' State really broadened my knowl- edge of the way government works and the pressure that is put on politicians to do what their voters wanted,” stated delegate Hugh Brownlee. With all aspects of Boys’ State being positive, these young leaders really learned about government and improved leadership skills. Seniors 81 Jennifer Jackson FHA 9. Pep Chib 9.10.11. Steven Douglas Jobert Band 9.10,11.12. Drama 9. Raidemews 11,12: Producer Director 12; Spanish Qub 11. Solo and Ensemble 9.10.11.12; Western Region 10.11; Jazz Ensemble 10: Band Co-Captain 12. David Anthony Johnson. Not Pictured Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Pearllina Johnson DECA 12. Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FHA 10.11 Powderpuff 11.12. Ryan M. Johnson Pep Chib 9.10.11.12. Football 9.10. Art Chib 10 Samantha Johnson Pep Club 11.12: Library Helper 12 Timothy E. Johnson Track 10.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Angela D. Jones FHA 9.10.11.12. DECA 11. Powderpuff 11. Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Leeoshish D. Jones FHA 9.10.11: Pep Chib 9,10,11.12: Powderpuff 11: Honor RoU 12. Library Helper 12 Teresa A. Jones Pep Chib 9.10,11.12. FHA 9.10.12; FBLA 11. Wearing the Honors A sash of honor designated members of the National Honor Society who obtained high scholastic achievements. They served an important part of the graduation cer- emony as junior marshals. Issuing out the programs, directing family and friends to their seats, and finally seating graduates—just a few of a junior marshal’s responsibilities. “Being a part of the junior marshals had been an exciting moment. It was a sight to see the joy of the Seniors, family, and friends as the big moment arrived,” said Kelly Walker. Dressed in white dresses or navy coats and ties, junior marshals took time to be special help at graduation. Junior marshals took time to help at graduation and were honored for their hard work. Lynn Stoddard Junior Marshals: From row: Janie Owens, Sandy Fewefl. Sheri Wells. Kelly Walker. Beth Watkins Second row; Ande Kennedy. April Gram Back row: Hugh Brownlee. Greg Alexander. C.E Shorn. David Elisor. Michael Wdks. Kevin Massey 82 Seniors Karen S. Keels D’An Kelley Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Art Club 9.10.11,12; Chorus 9 Margaret A. Kennedy (Ande) Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Key Club 10.11.12; French Club 12; Representative 11; Science Club 10.11. Chorus Accompanist 9.10; Rotary Top Ten 9.10.11. NEDT Top 10% 10. Junior Marshal 11. Qemson Biology Merit Exam 10. Larvder Science Olympiad 11. National Honor Society 9.10.11.12. Erskine Jr Fellow 11. Academic Team 9.10.11.12. National Merit Semifinals! 12. Computer Club 12. President 12. Julia Leigh Kirby Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 11.12. FCA 11.12; Key Club 10,11.12; Powderpuff 11.12; Spanish Club 12; Homecoming Sponsor 12. Sherry Kirk Track 10,11. Drama Club 10. Basketball 9. Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Raidemews Staff 12 Heather Kirkland Band 9.10. Pep Club 9.1011.12; Key Club 11; FBLA 12. Historian 12; DECA 12; Spanish Club 11.12 John Klutz Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; Science Club 10.11. Spanish Chib 11.12 Kim Knight Pep Club 9.10.11.12 FBLA 12 FHA 10. Powderpuff 12; Drama Club 11.12. Melissa Knight Pep Chib 9.10.11. FHA 9 Latonya Lagroon Chorus 9.10. DECA 12. Track 9. FHA 10 Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Basketball Manager 12. Glenn Todd LaPlante Football 9. Track lOPep Chib 9.10.11.12 Amy Lawson Pep Club 11.12 Seniors 83 During the celebration at Freedom Weekend Aloft. Brad Parker, Mr. Fifty-fiver, enjoys lunch while wait- ing for the hot air balloons to rise. Mr. 55er As a newcomer, senior Brad Parker, who moved here from Virginia his tenth grade year, made a hit with students through his keen sense of humor and great personality. These two aspects in Brad helped him get elected the new Mr. 55er. Being an active member of Lucas Avenue Baptist Church, Brad participated in youth activities and the youth choir. While living in Virginia. Brad ran cross- country and served as a member of the stu- dent government his ninth grade year. Brad played in the band during the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade year. He has been an active member in the Pep Club and FCA all four of his high school years. Brad played on the Varsity basketball team his twelfth grade year and was also voted Powderpuff King during homecoming week. In his spare time Brad played basketball, listened to music, and practiced songs with his fellow band members. He and several friends put together a band and played at a few parties. Although undecided about which college he will attend, Brad has had several coaches considering him for basketball scholarships. He is also unsure about his major but is seriously considering communications. Brad stated when asked about his major, “I’m not quite sure at this moment where I will attend, but my major will be com- munications, and I plan to do the best at it possible.” Tracy Walker DeAnna Ledford Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Science Club 10. Basketball 9,10,11.12; FCA 9.10.11.12; Powderpuff 11.12 Gregory Leopard Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FFA 9,10. Sherri Lollis Pep Club 9.10,11.12; FHA 9. Scott J. Lulham Pep Club 9.10.11.12; French Club 10,11; Drama Club 12; Soccer 12 Andrea Lynch Spanish Club 11.12; Powderpuff 11,12; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 11.12; Choms 9.10; Key Club 11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Angela Lyon Pep Club 9.10.11.12 84 Seniors Chris Lyons Pep Chib 9,10,11.12. Christopher Niles Madden Pep Club 9,10,11,12: Band 9,10.11,12: Percussion Leader 9.10.11.12 Leah Madden Pep Club 9,10,11.12; Science Club 10. FCA 9,10.11,12. Volleyball 11,12; Co Captain 12. Softball 11.12. Spanish Qub 11; Treasurer 11. Honor Roll 9.10,11. Powdeipuff 11,12. Todd Mahon Basketball 9,10: Baseball 10,11,12; Pep Club 9.10.11,12. Key Qub 10.11. Spanish Chib 11,12; FCA 12. Bobby Mann, Not Pictured Football 9; Pep Club 9,10.11.12 Debra Mars Pep Qub 9.11,12; Track 10.11.12 Lewis Mars Christa] Massey FHA9. Pep Club 9.10,11.12. Track 11.12 Christopher Massey Basketball 10; Football 9.10.11; Pep Club 9,10,11,12. Track 10.12; Chorus 10.11.12; Concert Choir 12; Troubadours II 10,11. FHA 9,10.11,12. Kevin M. Massey Science Club 10.ll.Pep Club 9.10,11,12. National Honor Society 10.11,12; Student Council 9.10; Judicial 9.10. Stgma XI Honor 11: French Club 11. Computer Science Oub 12. Vice president NASA Proposal Recognition 11. FFA 9. Clemson Career Workshop 10.11. Palmetto Boys' State 11. Biology Ment Examine Testor 10. Roderick Massey Football 9.10.11,12; Basketball 9,10.11.12; Track 10.11,12; Pep Club 9.10,11,12: French Oub 12: Art Club 12. All Region 11.12. Charlotte Paige Maxon Band 9; Pep Chib 9,10,11,12; JV Football Cheerleader 10; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 12. Marcina McDowell Pep Club 9,10.11. FHA 9,10. DECA 12. Drama Oub 11.12. Seniors 85 Rhonda McDowell Pep Club 9.10,11.12; FHA 10; DECA 12 Volleyball 10.11.12. Basketball 9.10; Track 12. Drama Club 11.12. Vanessa McGowan Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; FHA 10; Chorus 9.10.11.12 Susan Lynn McIntyre FCA 10,11,12; Treasurer 12; French Club 11. Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Key Chib 10.11; Homecoming Sponsor 12; Chorus 9. Powderpuff 11.12; ACTION 12. JV Basketball Cheerleader 10; Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 11.12. Co-Captatn 12; Fifty-fiver Staff 12; Photographer 12. Prom Decoration Committee 11.12; Prom Clean up Committee 11.12 Margaret Gray McIntyre (Peggy) Art Club 9.10; FCA 10.11.12. Secretary 12. ACTION 12 Fifty-fiver Staff 11,12. Photographer 11.12 Co-editor 12. French Club 11. National Honor Society 11.12; Key Club 10.11. Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; Student Council 10.11. Class Secretary 10,11. Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 11,12. Co-Captain 11; Captain 12. JV Basketball Statistician 10. Varsity Baseball Batgri 11.12; Varsity Football Statistician 12. Miss Junior 11. Powderpuff 11.12; Junior FYincess 11. Homecoming Queen 12. Wofford Scholar 12. School Calendar 11. Prom Committee 10.11; Miss Fifty-fiver Micki Lee McMahan Pep Chib 9.11,12; Art Chib 10.12; Secretary 12; Powderpuff 11. Key Chib 11. Prom Committee 11,12; Yearbook Photographer 11.12; Participant In Gifted Talented Search 11. Robert McNuer Sandra McNuer Pep Club 12; FHA 12. President Wade Medlin Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Computer Chib 12. ACTION 11.12; FBLA 10. Raidemews Cameraman 9. Danny Medlock Band 9.10.11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Key Club 10.11,12. Student Council 11.12; Junior Class President 11 Judicial Council 12; NEDT Top 10% 10 French Club 11. Western Region 11.12; Solo and Ensemble Superior 10.11.12. Raidemews 12; FCA 11,12; Pep Band 9.10.11.12; Sword Shield Staff 11. Computer Science Club 12 Chuck Milam Football 9.10.11. French Club 12; Pep Club 9.10,11.12. Michelle Milam Perry R. Miles Pep Club 9,10.11.12; Spanish Club 11. Drama Club 10.11.12; Marching Band 9.10.11.12; Concert Band 9.10.11.12. Excellent at Solo and Ensemble 9.11; Superior at Solo Ensemble 11. All-State Chorus 12. 86 Seniors Figuring out which way to go. an unknowing Freshman gets advice from Deanna Ledford and Rhonda McDowell. Seniors Say Underclassmen needed someone to look up to, so many chose Seniors as their role models. Many Seniors took advantage of this privilege while others took it seriously. Therefore, Seniors gave advice in many dif- ferent ways. Seniors, who wanted to have some fun and play tricks on the Freshmen, gave wrong directions to the different pods. However, after a few weeks of fun, Seniors began to give real good advice. Freshman Buffy Campbell said, “One of the things I worried about was the teachers, but I got good advice from the Seniors.” Seniors gave advice on how to handle the teachers. They also told the underclassmen to get involved in as many clubs and sports that they could. Advice on how to succeed in high school proved valuable. Senior Adelle Rankin said, “My advice would be to take all the classes needed for college that you can.” Seniors’ remarks to the underclassmen that their high school years had flown by proved comforting to the Freshmen who faced what seemed to be four long, hard years of homework, tests, papers, and exams. Experience led the Seniors to tell the underclassmen to try to be the best in everything because the more they put into something, the more they would get out of it. As the year came to an end, Seniors had given the Freshmen enough advice for sur- viving their first year of high school. Whether practical advice or practical jokes, Seniors gave Freshmen an experienced view of high school. Eric Miller Band 9,10.11. FFA 12; Pep Club 9.10.11 Kelvin L. Miller Football 9.10.11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Stephanie Montgomery Art Club 9.10. Pep Club 9.10.11,12; Science Club 10.11. Student Council 9. Freshman President 9. Judicial Council 12; French Club 11.12; ACTION 10.11. Computer Science 12; FCA 10.11.12. Prom Committee 9. Homecoming Committee 9 Katherine Moore Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Art Club IO FHA 10 Drama Chib 11.12 Laurie Moore Pep Chib 9.10.11.12. French Chib 11. FBLA9. Votteybal bnesman 10.11. Basketball Manager 10. Softball 10. Powderpuff 11.12. Margaret Elizabeth Morgan Band 9.10. Pep Chib 9.10 Seniors 87 Barry Moses Football 9.10,11.12. Track 9.10.11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; All Region 11.12 Jay Mosley Pep Club 9.10.11,12; Drama Chib 12 Dennis Nance JV FootbaD 10; Baseball 11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. All Region Baseball 11 Terry Neely, Not Pictured Pep Club 9,10,11.12; Art 9; DECA; Chorus Kelly Nelson Pep Club 9,10.11. Kimberly Diane Nelson, Not Pictured. Band 9;Pep Club 9.10,11,12; Rardemews 9.10: Cameraman 9.10. Tammy Nelson Band 9; Pep Club 9.10.11; FHA 10. Pep Band 9. Becky Nisbet, Not Pictured Pep Club 9.12; Drama 12. Jennifer Orr Pep Club 9.10.11.12;. Lewis Overbay Basketball 9.10.11.12; Football 10.11.12; Key Club 10,11.12; Vice PresKient 11; President 12; Honor Society 10.11.12. Vice President 12; FCA 9.10.11.12: Refreshment Chairman 10. Devotions Chairman 11; President 12; Student Council 10 Judicial Council 10. Spanish Chib 11; Science Club 10.11; Brology Club 12; Show Choir 12; Honors AO-State Chorus 11,12. Governor's All-Star Honor Choir 12; Governor's School for the Academics 11. Boys' State 11; Presbytenan College Fellow 11; Rotary Top Ten 11; Btology Mcnt Exam Participant 10 Top 10% NEDT 10: National Helpers 12; Solo and Ensemble Rating 11; Pep Club 9,10.11.12; Junior Marshal 11; Prom Decorating Committee 10,11,12. Janie Owens Pep Club 9,10.11.12. FHA 9; National Honor Society 10.11.12; Top Ten 9.10.11. Annual Staff 12; Key Club 10.11. Science Club 10.11. French Club 11; ACTION 12; FCA 12 Denrel D. Pack. Jr. FFA 9; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FHA 11. Substitute Bus Driver 10 Regular Route Driver 10.11.12; SADD 10 ACTION 11; Raised Flags 12 Frederick Earl Paden FCA 11.12. Football 10.11.12. All Region 11. JV Basketball 9; Varsity Basketball 10.11.12. Student Council 11.12. Vice President of Junior Class 11; President of Senior Class 12. French Chib 11; Pep Club 9.10,11.12. Track and Field 11; Raidemews 12. Bus Driver 11.12 Kevin Paden FCA 11.12; Chorus 9.10.11. All State Chorus 10. Student Council 11,12. Junior Class Treasurer 11; Vice President 12. Varsity Basketball 11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; French Club 12; Track 12. Brad Parker Pep Club 10.11.12. Band 9.10.11; Basketball 9.10.12. Powderpuff King 12; FCA 9.10,11.12; Tennis 9. Track 9.10; Jazz Band 9. 88 Seniors Kevin Parris Pep Club 9.10,11.12; Art Club 9.10. Drama Club 11.12; Track 11,12. Cross-Country 11.12; Football 9. Media Chib 12; Plays 11.12; Lip Syncs 11.12. Madison Lee Parris Football 9. Pep Club 9.10.11.12; VICA 12 Tracy Parris Band 9.10.11.12. Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Henry Jason Parsons Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Ninth Grade Football 9. JV Football 10; Varsity Football 11.12. FFA 9,10.11.12; FCA 9. Soccer 12 Tammy Pennington Pep Club 9.11.12 Debora Phillips Spanish Club 11; Track 10; Pep Club 9,10.11.12 The Night Life Carolyn Cope On Teen Night at Kixx. Morris Madden and Katy Hassel relax and have fun talking and meeting new people. Many teenagers found substitutes to cruising the square in town; these people headed to Kixx in Greenville or J.Trax in Spartanburg. Kixx, formerly called Celeb- rities, is located in Taylors on Pleasantburg Drive. For a change of pace and place to dance, Kixx provided both. On Saturday nights, Kixx was opened especially for teens, so no alcoholic beverages were served. A small area in the middle was cleared for dancing with tables and chairs surrounding the dance floor for those who wanted to take a break. For those who didn’t want to dance, Kixx provided a sep- arate room filled with pool tables. Like Kixx, J.Trax provided teens with a non-alcoholic place to go on Saturday nights. J.Trax was located in Spartanburg a couple of blocks down from the Westgate Mall. J.Trax also had a dance floor that gave the teens a chance to show off their dance moves. Established by the same owner, J.Trax had a 50 foot tunnel of lights in addi- tion to the dance floor and pool tables. Whether heading to Greenville or Spar- tanburg, teens found new places to go to substitute staying in town. On Saturdays, Kixx and J.Trax added a new spot for night life. Seniors 89 Lilliana Piedrahita Spanish Club 10.11. Pep Chib 9.10.11,12. Chorus 9.10.11. Student Assistant 10,11 Tracy Pitts Teresa Elaine Price Pep Club 9.10.11. Band 9.10: Band 12; Up Sync 12 Rusty Proffitt V1CA 12 Pep Club 9.10,11.12; Chorus 9 Tracy Pryor Pep Club 9.10.11.12; French Club 11. Band 10.11.12; Colorguard 11.12. Co-Captain 11. Captain 12; Play Production 10. Julie S. Pulley FHA 9.10. Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Prom Committee 11.12 In the End Scholarships-money just given away? No, earning it proved tough. At the head of the class, thirteen Seniors earned scholarships at four of our local colleges. Signing up during the Senior year started the process for a Wofford scholarship. Then the school nominated those interested who met the criteria. Three seniors received these scholarships: Peggy McIntyre, Amy George, and Ken Burriss. The other colleges — Furman, Presbyte- rian College, and Erskine picked students when in their Junior year based on their class rank, PSAT scores, and interest in their particular college. P.C. chose Michael Willis, Lewis Overbay, Sheri Wells, and Kelly Walker while Furman chose Elizabeth Watkins and Ken Burriss; Erskine selected Stephen Sor- enson, James Brownlee, Ande Kennedy, and April Grant. Maintaining the qualifications took hard work, dedication, and high standardized test scores. Hard work and discipline paid off in the end as these thirteen Seniors received recogni- tion and scholarship monies. Lynn McIntyre College Scholar� ; Front Row: Lewis Overbay. KcDy Walker. Sheri Wells, Ande Kennedy. Hugh Brownlee Second Row; Michael Willis. Peggy McIntyre. Amy George. Beth Watkins. Back row: Randy Tranyham. April Grant 90 Seniors Carole Putman JV Football Cheerleader 10, Vanity Basketball Cheerleader 11.12; Pep Chib 9,10.11.12; Drama Chib 9; Spanish Chib 11; Homecoming Committee 10. Homecoming Representative 10.11; Homecoming Sponsor 12; Miss Sophomore 10. Lyric 1 9. Lyric Q 10. Prom Committee 11. Vickie Putman FHA 9. Pep Club 9,10.11.12; FCA 10 Band 9 Kim Radecke Pep Chib 9.10,11; FHA 9. Ashley Ramey JV Football Cheerleader 10, Varsity Football Cheerleader 11; FCA 9.10.11,12; French Chib 11; Lyric I 9; Lyric II 10. Concert Choir 12; Al State 12; Pep Chib 9.10,11.12; Prom Committee 11. Lena Adelle Rankin Band 9,10.11.12; Raider Colorguard 10.11; Key Chib 10.11; Library Helper ll;Pep dub9.10,11.12; Oklahoma 10. Kenard Ray Pep Club 9.10,11.12; Football 9.10.11.12; Track 10.11.12; All Region Football 11 Kendall Ray Football 9.10.11,12; Baseball 10.11.12; Pep Chib 9.10.11,12; Al State 11.12; Bus Driver 11.12; Raidemews 12; Chorus 9.10.11.12 Donald Wilson Reavis III (Trey) Pep Chib 9,10.11.12; Spanish Chib 11.12; Football 9.10; Soccer 10.12; FCA 11,12; Science Club 11. Jane Reeder Band 9.10. FHA 10. Pep Club 11.12. Marcia Alicia Reeder Pep Chib 9.10.11. FHA 9.10. Spanish Chib 11. Key Chib 10.11; Basketball 10.11; Track 10. PowderpuH 11.12. Bus Driver 11,12; Drama Club 12 Brian Reid Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Ashley Revis FCA 9.10.11.12; Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; Western Re$on Band 9.10; All-State Band 9.10; Solo Ensemble Superior 9,10; Carolina Youth Symphony 9.10.11,12. Science Chib 10,11; Cora Cox Women's Club Scholarship Winner 9; Tennis Team 11.12; French Chib 11; Al-State Chorus 11. Honors Chorus 12; Governor's All-State Chorus 12; Governor's School lor Music 11. Key Chib 11.12; Judicial Council 12; Concert Choir 11.12. Librarian 11.12; Section Leader 12; Show Choir 12; Art Club 12. Marching Band 9.10. Performing Band 9.10; Prom Decorating Committee 11; Prom Invitation Committee 11. Chorus Sok and Ensemble 11,12. Identified as Gifted and Talented 10. Raidemews 12; Lander Language Arts Fes val-3rd place creabve writing 11 Seniors 91 Top Talent Musically talented or academically gifted described six special students. They were chosen by the school to attend Governor’s School for the arts or academics. From June 21 through July 25, for five weeks, Amy George and Lewis Overbay attended the College of Charleston for ac- ademics. Here they attended a series of classes. They both got a chance to take field trips and visualize their studies. Dayle Coleman, Randy Traynham, Greg Hindman, and Ashley Revis attended the Governor’s School of the Arts at Furman University. These students attended classes from 8:00 A.M. until 7:30 P.M. and studied on a variety of subjects. “I loved it! I was able to depend more upon myself rather than depending on other people,” stated Dayle Coleman. For these six students summer became more than just a learning experience. Each student took his own special talent and learned how to use it in a more detailed matter. Governor's School Attendants: Front row: Amy George. Ashley Revis. Dayle Coleman Back row; Lewis Overbay. Greg Hindman. Randy Traynham. Lelear Rena Richard Track 9,10,12. FHA 9. Pep Club 9.10,11; Bus Driver 12; Powdcrpuff 12 John Riggott Soccer 9: Golf 9.10.11.12: Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Concert Choir 11,12; Honor Society 10.11,12 David Robertson Pep Club 9,10.11.12; Art Club 11; Band 9. Festival Band 9: Pep Band 9; Concert Band 9. Marching Band 9; French Club 11 Robert Lance Robertson Wrestling 9.10,11.12; Captain 12. Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Key Club 10.11.12; FCA 9.11.12; French Club 11. Science Olympiad at Lander 11.12; Top 10% on NEDT 10; Troubadours I and II 9.10. Biology Club 12; Science Club 11. Samantha G. Robertson Girls' Softball 10.11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; French Club 11; FHA 9; Chorus 10. Powderpuff 11.12; Homecoming 12. Drama Club 11.12 Nicole Robinson Pep Club 11 92 Seniors Richard Todd Rush Football 9. Tennis 11; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Tina Schlosser Drama Qub 12; Art Chib 12; Library 12. Pep Chib 12. Melissa Ann Scott Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; FHA 9.10; FBLA 9. Powdeipuff 11.12 Pamela R. Shands Li’l Abner 9; French Chib 11. Bus Driver 10,11,12; SADD 9.10. Secretary 10; Band 9.10; FTO 11. FCA 11.12. Track 9.10. Powderpuff 11.12. Kimberly Sherwood Pep Oub 9.10.11.12. Chorus 9.10.11.12. Rodney Shipman Pep Qub 9.11,12. Karen Shook Band 9.10,11.12. Cdorguard 11.12; Pep Band 9.10,11.12. FCA 11.12; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FHA 12; Powdeipuff 11,12. C.E. Shortt Pep Oub 9,10.11.12. Key Chib 10.11. Board ol Directors 11. FCA 11. French Qub 11. National Honor Society 11.12; Basketball 9. Football 10.11.12. Oemson Career Workshop 10,11; Carolina Challenge Student 10; Track 11; Powdeipuff Coach 11.12; Prom Committee 11.12 Marvin Shumpert French Oub 11. Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; Varsity Basketball 10,11,12. 9th grade Basketball 9. Drama Club 11.12; Bus Driver 11.12 Scott Shumpert Pep Qub 9.10.11.12 Basebal 9.11.12; Drama Chib 12. Sharon Simpson FHA 11,12; Pep Chib 11.12; Chorus 10 Phillip Wayne Sisk Pep Chib 9,10.12. Print Shop Assistant 10; Lunch Room Assistant 12. Seniors 93 Tammy Renee Slack Powderpuff 12; FHA 9; Pep Oub 9,10.11. A. Deason Smith Football 9,10,11,12; Pep Club 9,10,11,12. Spanish Club 11,12; Key Chib 11,12; FCA 11.12; Chorus'9,10,11,12; Honore Al-State Chows 10.11; Show Choir 12; Musically Gifted and Talented Program 11; Tennis 10,11,12; Solo-Ensemble 10.12 Daneen Smith Pep Club 9,10,11,12; DECA 12. Gary Smith PepOub9.10.il. Linda M. Smith Pep Club 9,10.11,12; Library Assistant 10. Melissa Smith Pep Oub 9.10.1 U2 Robbie Smith Pep Oub 9.10.11.12, French Oub 11; Yearbook Staff 12; Top 10%-NEDT Award 10. FCA 11 Tammy Smith FHA 10. PepOub9.10.il; Basketball 9.10.11 Volleyball 10,11; Drama 11 Tim Smith FHA 10.11; Varsity Basketball 11. JV Basketball 10 Track 10,11 Baseball 10. Pep Club 9,10,11.12. All State Track IT. Al-Region Track 10.11. MVP Track and Field Events 11, Coaches Award Basketball 11 Stephen Cole Sorenson Raidemews 9.10.12; Comedy Staff. Cameraman 9.10,12; Pep Oub 9.10.11,12; French Club 10. Representative 10 National Honor Society 10,11,12; Key Oub 10,11.12. Sword Shield Staff 11,12; Associate Editor 12; Art Chib 9,10,11; Science Chib 10 Drama Chib 9.10.11.12. UT Abner 9. Oklahoma 10. Once Upon a Mattress 11; Action 10.11.12: Student Council 11. Judicial Council 11; Top Ten Academic Achievement 9; Teen Institute Member 11; lender Competitions: Creative Writing 1st place 11, Creative Writing 2nd place 10. Speech 2nd 10. Speech 3rd 11; FCA 10.11. Robert Sprouse Spanish Oub 11; Computer Science Chib 12; Golf Team 9.10.11.12. Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Student Council 12; Senior Representative 12. Lisa Spurgeon Volleyball 11.12; Basketball 9.10.11; Softball 10.11.12. Pep Chib 9.10,11.12; French Club 11; FHA 9 94 Seniors After a hard day of school. Robbie Smith and Brandon Brewington show their Senior attitude while socializing with underclassmen. The Attitude Seniors found themselves with a wild, raging problem. Along with the title Senior came a special attitude. Whether the natural tendency to know all the answers or the de- veloped ability to get by with all kinds of mischief, Seniors usually used their atti- tudes for their benefit. Able to impress underclassmen with an air of confidence, Seniors borrowed ma- terials, assigned errands, or selected dates, enjoying their newly found power. Occa- sionally as a side effect, Seniors made con- scious decisions to simplify their schedules. Reduced involvement in sports or clubs re- flected a new approach to daily routines. Missing homework, class inattentiveness, and even forgotten tests dragged grades down. With a single goal in mind, Seniors, confi- dent and cocky, headed toward graduation. Maintaining status and power, Seniors got an attitude and finished their last year with a flair. Bryant E. Stephens Pep Club 9,10.11.12;FootbaB 9.10.11.12; Track 9.11.12; Basketbal 10. North South AO Star Football 12; AD-Region Footbal 11.12. AD-Regkm Track 11.12; All Stale Track 11 Candace Stephens Band 9.10. Colorguard 10. Track 10, Key Chib 11; FTO 11.12; FBLA 12; FCA 11.12. FHA 10. Homecoming Representative 12. Pep Club 11. ACTION 11.12. Stanley Stephens David Brian Stevens Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FFA 10.11.12; FFA President 11 Lynn Stoddard Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; FHA 9; FCA 11.12. Key Chib 10,11,12; French Chib 11; Prom Committee 11; Track 9,10. AD-Reglon 9,10, AH State 10, Cross-Country 10.11.12; AD Region 10.11.12; AD State 10.11. Povwierpuff 11,12; Homecoming Sponsor 12; Yearbook Staff 10.11.12. Writer 10.11; Photographer 12; Co-Editor 12. Charles Gene Strickland Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; Computer Chib 11. Varsity Basketball Manager 11. Varsity Basketball Statistician 11,12; Varsity Football Manager 10.11.12; Raidemews Staff 10.11.12; Cameraman 10.11.12; Track 10. Seniors 95 Leigh Shannon Stroud Pep Club 9,10.11,12. French dub 11; Lyric I 9; Lyric II 10. Concert Choir 11.12; Solo and Ensemble 9,10.11, Volleyball Manager 10,11.12; Stephanie Stutzman FHA 9; Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Spanish dub 10.11. FBLA 11. FCA 11; ACTION 10 Richard Bernard Suber. Not Pictured FHA 11.12; Pep Club 10,11. Football 9,10. Bus Dnvcr 9,11,12; Bus Award 11; FFA 10 Kim Sullivan Melissa Sullivan Pep dub 11,12, Band 9.10. FHA 10. Thomas F. Sullivan JV Football 9. Victor 10; Varsity Track 11; Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Drama Club 11.12. FBLA 12; Spanish Club 12. Computer Club 12. Raidemews Stall 12 Carl Swanson Football 9.10. Spanish Club 11.12; Computer dub 11.12; Pep Club 9.10,11.12. Loretta Lyn Taylor Pep dub 9.10.11,12. Lyric I 9. Lyric II 10. Concert Choir 11.12. Solo and Ensemble 9.10,11.12; Honors All-Slate Chorus 11.12 French dub 11. Key Club 11.12; Board ol Directors 12. Show Choir 12; Track 11; FCA 10.11.12; ACTION 12. Student Council 9.10.12; Judicial Council 12 Computer Club 12. Treasurer 12. Colorguard 10. PowderpuH 11.12; Captain 11.12; Prom Committee 9.10.11.12; UT Abner 9. Honor Roll 10. Freshman Class Vice President 9. Sophomore Class Vice President 10 Tim Taylor Pep dub 9.10.11.12. Band 9. Troubadors II 12 Laura Y. Thomas FHA 9,10; Pep dub 9.10.11.12; DECA 12; Drama 12 Tracy Thomas Pep Chib 9.10.11.12;FHA 10 BasketbaD 9.10. Softball 11. DECA 11; Drama dub 11,12. Tracy Michelle Thompson Drama Club 11; Softball 10.11.12; Basketball 11.12; VolleybaB 11.12; Post Prom Committee 11.12. Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Shanna Thornley Homecoming Class Representative 9; Track 9, Spanish dub 10. FBLA 11 FHA 12. Pep Club 9.10.11.12; PowderpuH 11.12. Chorus 9.10 96 Seniors Randall C. Traynham Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Key Club 11.12; National Honor Society 10,11,12; Computer Club 12; Chorus 9.10.11,12; Solo and Ensemble 10,11; Al State 11, Honors All-State 12; Accompanist 11.12; Furman Scholar 11. Governor s School of the Arts 11. NEDT Top 10% 10. National Merit Letter of Commendation 12; French Club 11.12; Junior Marshal 11. Governor’s All Star Choir 12; E B Kennedy Scholarship Semifinabst 12; Academic Team 11,12; Captain 12 John Tribble. Not Pictured Pep Club 9.10,11.12; V1CA 12 Stanley Tribble Pep Club 9.10.11 Tequitha Tribble. Not Pictured. DECA 11. Pep Chib 9.10.11.12 Track 9.11.12 Tony Tribble, Not Pictured Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FHA 11; Bus Driver 11.12. Library Aide 12; Track 9 Tracy Tucker Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FHA 10.12 DECA 11.12. Drama Club 12 Fran Turner FHA;Hero 9.10.11; Pep Chib 9,10,11.12. French Club 11 Laura Walk Pep Chib 10.11.12. Drama 12 DECA 12 Kelly Leann Walker National Honor Society 10.11.12; Treasurer 11; Key Chib 10,11.12; Secretary 12. Art Club 10.11,12. Secretary 11; President 12; Science 10.11 Pep Chib 9.10.11.12. French Chib 11. JV Basketball 9. Powderpuff Football 11; Student Council 9.12; Class Representative 9. Class Secretary 12. Guidance Department Aide 12; NEDT Top 10% Award 10: Ocrnson University Biology Merit Exam 10; Presbyterian College Junior Fellow 11. Junior Marshal 11. Qemson University Sigma XI Research Grant 11. Sword and Shield Staff 11.12. Co-editor 12; Rotary Top Ten 9.10.11 Tracy L. Walker FHA 9. Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; Powderpuff 11.12. Yearbook Staff 12. Drama 12 Kevin Derek Wallace Pep Club 9.10,11.12. Band 9; Solo and Ensemble 9; French Club 11. Beth Watkins Band 9.10.11.12. Pep Chib 9,10.11.12. Western Re$on Band 9,10.11. Solo and Ensemble 9.10.11; Honor Society 10,11.12. Secretary 12; Key Chib 10.11.12; Treasurer 12; Student Council Representative 12; NEDT Top 10% 10. FCA 9,10.12; Science Club 11,12; Rotary Top Ten 9,10,11. Governor’s Carxflebghttng 12. USC Band Clinic 11; Biology Ment Exam 10; Junior Marshal 11. Furman Scholar 11. Girls' State 11. French Club 11.12. Class Reprsentative 11. President 12; William Randolph Hurst Scholarship 12 Pamela D. Watson FHA 9.10; Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Julie Weathers Pep Club 9.10.11,12. Art Club 9,10.12. Treasurer 12 Yearbook Staff 11. Powderpuff 12 Patrick A. Webb Drama Club 12; Pep Club 9,10.11.12; Oklahoma 11: LIT Abner 10; Once Upon A Mattress 11: Prom Committee 11 Seniors 97 Sheri Lyn Wells JV Cheerleader 10. Varsity Cheerleader 11; National Honor Society 10.11.12; Secretaiy 11; President 12; Science Club 11.12; Secretary 11. Pep Chib 9.10.11.12. Chorus 9.10. FCA 9.10.11.12. Vice President 12. Key Club 11,12; Board of Directors 12; Rotary Top Ten 9,10,11. Top 10% NEDT Test Score lO. Biology Mont Exam Honorable Mention 10; Sigma XI Research Grant 11; Junior Marshal 11; PC Fellow; French Club 11.12 Viviane Wells Pep Club 9.10,11.12; French Club 11; Bus Driver 11.12; FHA 10 Ty Werts Pep Club 11.12 Gregory B. West Pep Club 9.10.11,12; Spanish Club 11.12; Clemson Career Workshop 11, Tracey West Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FBLA 11. Robert Whitesides Kevin Wheeler, Not Pictured Drama Chib; FHA. Pep Club Kenny Williams DECA 12. Drama Club 12. Track 10.11.12; Wrestling 9.10.11.12 Football 9.10,11.12. Bus Driver 11,12. Raidemews 12. Concert Choir 11.12. Honors All State 12; Pep Club 9.10.11,12. Solo Ensemble 11.12 Linda Williams Pep Club 9.10.11.12 Tiffany Williams Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Honors All State 12. FHA 10 Computer Club 11. Soio Ensemble 11.12; Lyric I 9; Lyric II 10. Concert Chorus 11.12 Trina Williams Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FBLA 11.12; Spanish Club 11; Chorus 9,10. Lyric I 9; Lyric II 10; Bus Driver 12. Wanda Williams Pep Club 9.10,11,12, Lyric I 9; Lyric II 10. Spanish Club 11 FCA 11.12; ACTION 12; Computer Science Club 12; Concert Choir 11,12; Homecoming Representative 9,11.12; Solo Ensemble 9.10.11.12. Show Choir 12. Powderpuff 11,12 John Scott Willis Pep Club 9.10,11,12; Spanish Chib 11; Tennis 10; Track 12. 98 Seniors Lee Willis Softball 10,11. Pep Chib 12; FHA 12; Chorus 10.12; Wren High School Softball 9. Michael Ray Willis Band 9.10.11.12. Pep Chib 9.10,11,12. French Chib 12. Honor Society 10,11,12; Science Chib 10,11; P.C Junior Fellow 11; Boys' State 11. Pep Band 9.10.11.12; Western Region 9,11. USC Band Clinic 11 Michael Wilson Pep Club 9,10,11.12. Football 9,10,11,12; FFA 10,12; Sentinel 12. Player of Week vs. Clinton 11, Player of Week vs Wade Hampton 12. All Region Football 12; Track Reid 10. Michelle Wilson Pep Club 9.10,11,12; FCA 11,12; Key Club 11,12; Chorus 9.10. Junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleader 9; Junior Varsity Football Cheerleader 10; Varsity Football Cheerleader 11,12. Captain 12. French Club 11. Powderpuff Football 12; Homecoming Sponsor 12. Perry Wilson Pep Club 9.10.11.12; Football 9.10.11.12; French Club 11; FCA 10.11.12. Art Club 9.10. Computer Chib 12. Track 12; Powderpuff Coach 11. Bus Driver 12; Substitute 11 Scottie N. Wilson. Not Pictured Drama Club 11,12; JV Basketball 9. Bus Driver 11,12; Powderpuff Cheerleader 12 Sheryl Wilson Chorus 9. ACTION 11.12; Drama Club 11. Pep Club 9,10,11.12. Marisha Woodruff Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Chorus 9. Drama Club 11.12; FHA 10 Stefan Woodruff. Not Pictured Pep Club 9.10.11.12. Library Aide 11. FHA 11 Track 10 DECA 12; Drama Club 12; Library Aide Award 11; Powderpuff Cheerleader 12. William Word Pep Chib 9,10.11.12. Soccer 10 David Wright Pep Chib 9.10.11.12; FFA 9.10.11 Alexander Yeargin Pep Club 9.10.11.12; FFA 9 Dawn A. Young FHA 9; Pep Club 9.10.11,12. Spamsh Club 11. ACTION 11.12; SADD 10; Guidance Aide 12 Tony Zeigler Pep Chib 9.10.11.12. Seniors 99 Active in many sports. Junior class president Keith Overbay practices his serve. In the frozen food section of Food Lion. Junior class representative Alesia Brewster checks the freshness date on a package of chicken. Next Up As the Junior class entered their third year of high school, new opportunities gave them more responsibilities and privileges. With this new status in mind, excitement and spirit grew in every junior. Being a junior meant being eligible to join more clubs, enter varsity sports, and take classes which only juniors could take. Clubs such as the Spanish Club, French Club, and the Key Club began to accept junior members early this year. Football, basketball, and base- ball also began accepting talented juniors who exhibited special abilities in athletics. American History was the only class open exclusively to juniors, but many juniors liked the individuality of the course. Juniors also faced new situations and op- portunities. The PSAT and even the SAT gave students the chance to get accepted into colleges. A junior could also invite a guest to the Prom for the first time. Many juniors enjoyed the activities and clubs offered to them. “As a Junior, I have en- joyed the clubs, special activities, and other privileges that come along with achieving the Junior status,” Junior Sharon Stone said. With these ideas in mind, the juniors showed spirit and enthusiasm entering their third year. Bubba Thomas At lunch in Commons, Junior class secretary Tracy Hardy and a friend exchange ideas on the upcoming candy cane sale. 100 Juniors On Friday of Homecoming Week. Junior representative Sheila Tollison. Miss Waltina Young, and Mr. P.L.Pyles evaluate the practice and consider a few minor changes. Bubba Thomas Warming up for a match. Junior class representative Jeff Thompson practices his forehand. It's test time as Robbie Smith. Karen Pearson, and Junior class treasurer Kim Robertson take a typing test for Mrs Sherry Wilson. Peggy McIntyre At the conclusion of the outdoor pep rally. Junior class representative Taylor Stewart joins the other football cheerleaders. Tammy Rawl and Kim Childress, for the alma mater. At a Key Club meeting, vice president Kathryn Croxton listens attentively to club officer speak about important business. Jennifer Cooper Juniors 101 Angela Abercrombie Atonya Abrams Troy Aldridge Tamillia Allen Jamee Anderson Kevie Anderson Patrick Anderson Patrick Ariail James Armstrong Teresa Atwood Jason Ayers Terri Bagwell Clay Baldwin Lesley Barbosa Scott Barker Miss Junior Water skiing, riding horses, swimming — that’s how Miss Junior. Stacey Wilson, spent most of her free time. She also enjoyed playing the flute and the piano. Stacy remained busy throughout the school year by participating in FCA, French Club, Key Club, Honor Society, and the Student Coun- cil. Her classmates also chose Stacy to repre- sent their class as Junior Princess at Home- coming. After graduating from high school, Stacey plans to further her education at Furman Uni- versity in education. Stacy stated, “I like work- ing with little children.” David Garrison To finish her notes, Miss Junior, Stacey Wilson, adjusts her lead pencil. 102 Juniors Sam Barnes Rudy Barton Ray Bates Treva Bates Marticia Bennett Mary Bennett Eric Bible Eric Blore Dawn Bogart Dawn Boggero Brian Boiter Kim Bonner Vince Bost James Boyd Tammi Boyd Sally Brady Sue Braswell Tammy Braswell Alesia Brewster Ray Bridgeman David Brown Tammy Brown Carol Ann Bums Karen Bums Patricia Burnside Stacy Butler Laurie Byars Ernest Byrd Kim Byrd Vemita Byrd Juniors 103 Stopping by the water fountain, Jim Wasson wears his Raider rag to show his support for the basketball team. Wearing Rags Since the basketball cheerleaders needed money for their uniforms, they decided to start selling something early in the year. Because the cheerleaders revolved around school spirit, they decided to sell something that would be a good way of promoting spirit. The cheerleaders came up with the idea of selling Raider rags. These rags could be obtained for only $2.00. Buyers could choose between gold lettering and a green background or a gold background with green lettering. These rags presented un- limited uses. Some students wore theirs as bandanas and wristbands while others hung theirs up in their rooms. Student teacher, Steve Goodwin stated, “I put mine on my car window on the days we have a big game.” The football players even bought them to wear to their football games. Defensive linebacker Robb Farrow said, “We wore them just to be different.” For whatever the reason — to wear on jerseys, to hang up in a room, or just to have because everybody has one — the Raider rags proved to be an excellent way to show some school spirit. Basketball cheerleaders found a successful way to encourage enthu- siasm and make a buck. Krista Bragg Matt Caldwell Shaunti Cain Cathy Carter Steve Cheek Kim Childress Sharon Coates Sheny Collins Carol Conner Kay Conrad Brian Cook Mattie Cook Terry Cook Mary Cooper Carolyn Cope Duane Craddock 104 Juniors Kristin Craine Joye Crouch Kim Crowder Michael Crowder Kathryn Croxton Hannah Culbertson Jonathan Culbertson Pam Cunningham Rodney Cunningham Jill Curtis J.J. Dantonio Jocelyn Davenport Rodney Davis Belinda Dickerson Michael Dutton Dave Dyches Brenda Easter Latash Evans Rae Anne Ervin James Faulkner Missy Faulkner Keith Franklin Cain Fuller Lisa Fulmer Jan Gary Byron Garrett Wessie Garrett Teresa George Vicki Gilliam Scott Gilliland Juniors 105 Matt Gilstrap Tammy Ginn Wendy Glover Lee Goode Bobby Gordon David Gosnell Kimberly Grant Mary Grant Paul Grant Patricia Graves Merry Gray John Gray Mandy Greene Chad Gregory Sharon Gregory Eighteen or Older The big controversy this year — student bus drivers. Recently the state legislature passed a law stating that no one under seven- teen could drive a bus but then amended the law to no drivers under eighteen. Although no one under eighteen was al- lowed to train to learn how to drive a bus, seventeen-year-olds with perfect driving records were permitted to drive until the end of the present school year. Pros and cons for each side could be ob- served. For such low pay, finding quality adult drivers proved difficult. Out of the twenty adults given training, only six passed the test. Yet according to Mr. Allen Prince, “The adults do seem to be able to control the passengers better. Student drivers found the low pay more at- tractive so the number of student drivers soared. “We are losing some really good drivers,” stated Transportation Superin- tendent Allen Prince. But the state remained firm on its position concerning student drivers. Each side had its own particular argument. Student or adult drivers, each took to the road with a load of students heading home. Shannon Gaddy In spite of the controversy over student bus drivers. Rodney Cunningham and Steve Cheeks — student drivers — review the controls for lights and signals. 106 Juniors Terry Hall Stephen Hames Lewis Hammet Donna Harbin Diane Harcourt Tracy Hardy Lisa Hanis Sheila Harris Michael Harrison Shannon Hart Henry Hayes Chris Hedden Stephanie Hellams Dennis Hembree Denise Henry Tammy Hester Julie Hill Greg Hindman Jennifer Hobbs Eddie Holliday Renna Holliday Tonya Hollingsworth Donnie Holtzclaw Alex Hooper David Horn Scott Homer Melissa Huckabee Pam Hudgens Cindy Hunter Artemus James Juniors 107 Paula James David Johnson Henrietta Johnson Jody Johnson Gina Jones John Jones Rena Jones Stephanie Jones George Jordan Brian Kennedy Tammy Kimsey Pam Kirby Donna Lagroon Tammy Lamb Carolyn Lawson Amy Ledford Angel Lewis Julie Lollis Paige Long Dana Lothridge Paula Lothridge Jena Lyon Mary Pat Madden Morris Madden Joseph Magda Janet Mahaffey Mark Malone Janda Mann Greg Marler Karen Martin 108 Juniors Lines, Z’s, and V’s Proudly displaying his headlines, Jamie Barksdale uses his nickname. Jazzy, to make a fashion statement. Krista Bragg Shaved heads? Lines, Z’s, and V’s shaved in hair! Many students, mainly males, decided to try something different with their hair. This fad affected many students trying to keep up with the trends. Day after day students came to school with strange and futuristic hairstyles. With haircuts so close to scalp, designs on the ac- tual scalp became popular. Lines — straight, zigzags, letters, numbers, names— all appeared on students’ heads. No place on the scalp was exempt; sideburns, sides, top, and even the back reflected students’ statements of style. Even though most parents despised this fad, students persisted on having new and different styles. Sophomore James Wilker- son exclaimed when asked about the lines in his hair, “My dad hated it and my mom said that she wished I had not done it, but I like the style. Anyway, when 1 get tired of the lines I can always let them grow out.” With parental opinion rarely stopping these admirers of fashion, students contin- ued to write in their hair. Whether trendset- ters or trendfollowers, students once again enjoyed an unusual way to create contro- versy and, at the same time, to stay up with the most modem styles in hair. Rick Mathews Tim May Valerie McCord Paul McCraney Thomas McDowell Phil McDowell Christina McKinney Brian McNuer Dawn Meeks Joey Milam Vickie Miller Allegra Mills Amy Mims Brian Miner Anissa Mosley Juniors 109 Firsthand In a new class, a new school, and a new country, exchange student Tina Schlosser considers her subject before she begins her art work. The school year started with two new students that differed from the rest. These new students. Natalie Gonzalez and Bettina Schlosser. happened to have been from France and Germany. The orga- nization EFFS — Education Foundation for Foreign Study — enabled Natalie and Tina to come study in America for a year. To get accepted, they had to fill out a long application on school, grades, family, and personality. Then with a lot of luck and good answers, they were called back for an interview which could have lasted up to three hours. This interview included talking English for a period of time. After all of this, Natalie and Tina were accepted, and they got to choose the geographical region they would like to go. Finally, the EFFS finds a family within that region. When asked about why she would leave family and friends behind for a year, Tina said, “It’s true, Laurens is only a small town, not very exciting. But it’s a lot easier to find new friends in a town where everyone knows each other.” Natalie, like Tina, chose a geographic region which covered about seven or eight states, and the organi- zation put them within that region where they could find a family. As many wonder what other countries have in common with theirs, Natalie and Tina have found out firsthand. Tina commented. “Things are really not that dif- ferent; maybe the people are a little friend- lier here, but they like the same things as people there.” So away from home for a year, Tina and Natalie concentrated on learning about a new country and its people firsthand. Lynn Stoddard Rachelle Murphy Annette Myers Keith Neal Dale Nelson Angela Newman Scott Nix Shenoa Norman Pam Norris Winn Ott Keith Overbay 110 Juniors Susan Owenby Bessie Owens Deena Owens Sherri Owens James Padgett Alex Parker Diane Parker Karen Pearson Fred Perry Denise Phillips Tom Phillips Temple Philson Lisa Pitts Michael Powell Jesse Pressley James Putman Latrice Putman Darlene Pyles Katrina Radecke Tommy Reid Wendy Rhodes Cynthia Rice Kenneth Rice Sonji Richardson Melissa Risk Henry Robbs Kim Robertson Shannon Robinson Tina Sacco Johnny Sexton Juniors 111 Anthony Shands Cheryl Sharpe Quincy Sims Robert Simpson Twonia Simpson Sophie Smith Tammy Smith Tiffany Smith Jeny Sneed Tony Snell Derrick Spurgeon Michelle Staggs Lisa Staton Thomas Stevenson William Stevenson Taylor Stewart Sharon Stone Daniel Strange Debi Strickland Bridget Sullivan Mike Summers Frank Taylor Michael Temple Brent Templeton Robby Templeton James Terry Donnie Thacker Benjamin Thomas Bubba Thomas Leslie Thomas 112 Juniors Anna Thompson Jeff Thompson Ann Todd Mary Todd Stephen Todd Sheila Tollison John Townsend Mandy Townsend Jo Tucker Tracey Tumblin With just a few minutes left before his English class. Jeff Brunn reviews the plot using Cliff s Notes to better prepare for the class discussion. Cliff s Help Got a novel due for English class tomor- row? Got a big date with that “special someone”? You can’t sacrifice a date for a book report! No way! What’s the most logi- cal answer? Cliffs notes! Cliffs Notes a popular life saver when it came time to cram for reports. Cliff s Notes did come in handy in other ways. Some people used Cliff s notes just to get a better understanding of a piece of literature. Other students used Cliff s Notes to get the main idea for an essay. Cliffs Notes could be found in local libraries and book stores. Some students ordered them out of catalogs. The most frequently used Cliffs Notes included Romeo Juliet. Of Mice and Men. Scarlet Letter, Julius Caesar, and Macbeth Cliff s Notes gave students the life and background of the au- thor, a list of characters, a general plot summary, and the basic meaning along with an analysis of literary elements such as symbolism and imagery. In hurried and busy schedules. Cliffs Notes definitely formed an important part of students’ lives. Sophomore Eric Neal said, “Cliff s Notes sure do come in handy when you don’t have hours to consider the storyWhether using these analyses of lit- erary works to better understand or as a substitute for the actual reading, students learned much about elements in novels and plays. Cliff s Notes for students meant an additional study option available for a small price. Juniors 113 Charles Turner Christine Turner Sue Vance Sonya Vaughn Todd Vamer Ralph Waldrep Chad Walker Ed Walsh Jim Wasson Chrystal Walker Tina Wardell Roscoe Watts Stacey Weathers Trade Weathers Blake Werts Debbie Werts Teresa West Shannon Wham Carolyn White Demesha Whitmore Jeff Wilbanks Elizabeth Wilkie Deedra Williams Rona Williams Steve Williams Iris Wilson Kim Wilson Patrena Wilson Stacey Wilson Star Wilson 114 Juniors With the popularity of WANS' jolt out of bed came a Sword and Shield article on the controversy; Kathy Bartley reads the information included. The Out-of-Bed Call “Good morning you sleepy heads. Time to wipe the sleepy dust from your eyes. Rise and Shine.” You could hear this on radio station 107 FM every weekday morning at 7:30 A M. When you heard this, you knew it was time for Mike Benson, host of WANS, to jolt someone out of bed. The jolting out of bed consisted of calling a person submit- ted by the listening audience and playing a joke on that person to get him out of bed. A typical example dealt with Mike playing the parts of a hotel manager and a high school attendance clerk. As the hotel mana- ger, Benson jolted a man out of bed by tell- ing that he had been charged $3000.00 worth of damage to the room he stayed in days ago. Another situation involved a se- nior girl at Hillcrest High School and Ben- son’s telling her that she was unable to grad- uate in June due to the days she had missed. Each jolt provided comic relief for the listening audience as each prepared to start a hectic day. Jolt victims reacted with laughter, anger, words of revenge, and even hanging up. For good sports about the practical jokes, WANS gave a Domino Pizza, a sixpack of Jolt Cola, and a Walk- man radio. Tracy Langston, a Freshman, said, “It is fun to hear the jokes being played but also it is not fair to that person. The jokes were played by family members and friends. Just getting out of bed, dressing for the day, or already on the road, listeners turned to the end of the FM dial to enjoy their daily joke. Successful or identified, Mike Benson entertained people all over the upstate each morning as he jolted his victims out of bed. Lisa Wise Shawn Woods Chariene Wrice Juniors 115 Krista Bragg 116 Sophomores At a cross country meet. Sophomore president Chad Wallace edges out an Easley runner for the lead. Getting help from a friend, Sophomore treasurer Katura Watson asks Sophomore representative Loretha McNeil to explain their English assignment. On stage, Sophomore vice president Necole Woodruff practices for the Christmas choral concert. To better her language skills. Sophomore representative Earlene Putman practices pronunciation in her Spanish I class. To get ready for the choral concert. Marla Hill. Sopho- more class secretary, practices with her third period Lyric II class. A Notch Above Not a freshman anymore, sophomores soon realized they had more experience and more privileges than the year before. Returning this year with anticipation. Sophomores were grateful to put their Freshman year behind them. Sophomores soon realized they had more advantages than the year before as Freshmen. One privilege included admission into foreign language clubs, like French and Spanish, or a journalism class, either annual or newspaper. The biggest advantage of being a Sophomore was knowing the way around the school. Un- like Freshman, Sophomores did not have to stop and ask directions or wonder if they were in the right pod. Not only were school privileges offered to the Sophomores but they also now had the opportunity to get a beginner’s permit and restricted license. To many, this was a major advantage of being a Sophomore. With a year’s experience to go on, Sopho- mores found the tenth grade to be more ad- vantageous and a notch above the year before. Not a rookie anymore. Sophomores had that year's experience which proved to be helpful throughout the school year. Sophomores 117 Chris Abercrombie Kate Adams Sandra Adams David Allen Tracy Allen Staci Alexander Ben Anderson Denitha Anderson Matt Anderson Maribel Aristizabal Chad Armstrong David Armstrong Michelle Arnold Chris Ayotte Robert Baber Jeff Banks Michael Banks Kendra Barksdale Phillip Barksdale Shannon Ballew Margaret Bamberger Sarah Bedenbaugh Elizabeth Blackwell Carla Blakely John Blakely Mary Alice Bobo Kim Boston Herbert Boyd Crystal Bright AndrS Broadway 118 Sophomores Byron Brown Gregory Brown Mamie Brown Richard Brown Angie Bums Roxana Bums Angela Burnside Jodie Burton Louis Butler Felicia Byrd Pamela Byrd Quincy Byrd Cheryl Cal wile Patti Campbell Kris Carter Lynn McIntyre Sitting in Jamie Bums’ Corvette. Brooke Parker waits the start of the Laurens Christmas parade. Miss Sophomore Along with being chosen Sophomore Princess at ’87 Homecoming. Brooke Parker was also chosen Miss Sophomore. Selected by her peers, she was again elected to represent her class. At school Brooke was involved in cheer- ing for the J. V. football team in the fall. Also she was a member of Lyric II chorus and was chosen to participate in Honors All- State. Along with chorus and cheering, Brooke actively participated in FCA. Away from school, Brooke enjoyed church activi- ties at Lucas Avenue Baptist. There she sang in the youth choir and served as a rep- resentative on the youth council. On certain days she went to Greenville to a modeling school, Millie Louis, where she spent sev- eral hours learning skin care and fashion. In the future, Brooke plans to attend college and major in child psychology. With two more years to go, Brooke has high hopes. Sophomores 119 Sherry Carter Denise Casey Johnny Chapman Kathyleen Chappelle Yolanda Cheeks Laureen Childs Vicki Choice Steve Clayton Angela Cleveland Monty Coats Larry Coleman April Cook Zandra Cook John Cox Kelly Craine Shirley Cromer Donnie Crowder Bryan Crowe Rodney Croyle Starla Culbertson Chuck Cunningham Scott Curtis Susan Curtis Kenneth Dakers Wilton Davenport Jay Davis Mike Davis Natalie Davis Paul T Davis Paula Davis 120 Sophomores Considering the single hour left between the present and his scheduled time to leave, Paul McCraney smiles show- ing off his dimples. Blessing or Curse? Whenever people see dimples, they think of sweet, childlike, round faces. Where are these faces usually found? Many people think they are only found on the Campbell's Soup Kids. The truth is many people have dimples. They are something never out- grown. In high school, dimples can be found everywhere. All classes hold their own where dimples are concerned. When one thinks of dimples, he thinks of smiles and laughter, both of which can be found in school. Freshman Ruth Pulley said, Dimples create a first impression of always being happy.” Dimples, like any other thing, varied. They were either large or small; they came in pairs or stood alone; or they were deep or shallow. They were also liked or disliked. Having dimples made the person seem happy all the time. Most girls that had dimples did not mind them at all. They definitely considered them a blessing. Guys, however, felt differently. Many guys felt that having dimples made them look less tough than they would have liked. Those who considered dimples a blessing thought dimples complemented their looks. Those who considered them a curse had to learn to live with them. So whether a bless- ing or a curse, dimples made sad faces seem happy and happy faces happier. Antonio Dean Gail Deitz Corey Dendy Lisa DeSheilds Derek Dial John Dial Scott Dial Stero Dianda Jake Dickens Jerry Dickson Tina Dickson Karen Doolittle Mike Douglas Kelly Dunagan Tracy Earl Sophomores 121 Wanda Earle Scott Ellison Maria Enos Barbara Eubanks Penny Eubanks Shannon Fanning Bryan Faulkner Tony Fazio Todd Fellers Chris Foggie Victor Foggie Stephanie Fowler Cheryl Foxworth Wendy Freeman Robbie Finley Maria Fuller Tony Fuller Fred Gamble Brandon Garrett Neil Garrett Tammy Garrick David Geddings Brian George Freida Ginn Tripp Godwin Allison Goggins Aretha Goodman Laura Gordon Tony Grant Mitch Graydon 122 Sophomores Angela Griffin Nancy Griffin Sharon Griffin Tyrone Griffin Kevin Grogan Kyle Gross Kami Gwinn Philip Hall Steven Hall Kelli Harris Teressa Harvey Katy Hassell Alex Henderson Randy Henderson Forrest Henriksen To find out the colors that best suit, Micki McMahan asks a consultant from Aloette. Color It! Students learned a way to be different ev- eryday by putting Pazazz into their lives. Zinka and Pazazz added color and im- proved stylish looks. Students added that extra Pazazz to their lives with color mousse, gel, and wash. This color was added to the hair and could usu- ally be washed out in just one wash. On Halloween and during Spirit Week, stu- dents used colors such as green, yellow, or- ange, purple, or blue. Zinka colored sticks and sunscreen be- came popular with students putting it on their noses, cheeks, and other sun sensitive areas. On the other hand, students wore it on their faces, and even painted it on their chests and backs to show spirit. Sophomore Mark Smith said when asked about Pazazz and Zinka, “No, I’d never use Pazazz hair color products but many girls who I know use it to make their hair color prettier.'’ Students enjoyed using unusual approaches to everyday life. A splash of color, a hint of flash, or a flair in style — students used Pazazz and Zinka to brighten ordinary days. Sophomores 123 Sarah Hensberry Terry Hicks Angie Hill Blake Hill Howard Hill Marla Hill Tammy Hinton Lisa Hipp Tommy Holliday Kathy Holloway Ginger Howard Melissa Howell Chastity Hudgens Cameisha Hudgens Van Hughes For the Good or the Bad? “The optimist sees the glass of water as half full; the pessimist sees it as half empty.” This saying was a popular explanation of the difference between an optimist and a pessimist. Nearly every student, whether he realized it or not, could be classified as an optimist or pessimist. Optimism, usually a trait of students who were successful whether in the classroom or in athletics, created better outlooks on life in general. Confidence in the abilities of them- selves and others characterized optimistic people. To some people, optimism signified success; all optimistic people appeared as successful. For instance, an optimistic ath- lete looked forward to a big game with con- fidence and anticipated a good outcome. Optimistic students thrived on outlooks and succeeded many times simply because of attitude. On the other hand, pessimists tended to take a darker view of situations; they sometimes felt that if they did not concen- trate on the future or have confidence in the successful outcome of important situations or events, they would not have to experi- ence disappointment. Pessimistic students dreaded big tests or assignments and vowed they would never get it done. Pessi- mists looked on the dark side of life, rarely enjoying as much success as optimists. Whether an optimist or a pessimist, students found situations everyday that showed their styles. Whether half-empty or half-full, the glass still contained elements of good and bad. Both taking a test. Anita Johnson grimly concentrates on not failing while Yolanda Watts smiles and breezes through confident of a good grade. 124 Sophomores Scott Hughes Jamie Hunter Jon Hunter Janice Hurley Tony Hurley Joy Inman Delisa Irby Linda Irby Amy Jacks Wendy Jacks Cheryl Jackson Reggie James Pam Jenkins Jorie Johns Caneitha Jones Latitia Jones Chris Kennedy Linda Key Cynthia Kiker Yolanda Kinard Nikki Knight Mark Lambert Lisa Landers Joyce Lane Andre Latimore Lewis Lawson Angela Long Brian Long Frank Long Cedric Lovelist Sophomores 125 Using individualized computer programs, Joel Sweat works to improve skill weaknesses. The New Way of Learning A new form of learning, lab prescription learning, used computers to test students’ abilities in the language areas of root and base words, context clues, main ideas, and sentence elements and in the mathematical skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, measuring, and problem solving. In class the students used the computers, computer software, various workbooks, and audio visual aids. In math and English labs, one teacher and an aide practiced with each student on the student’s continued level of skill throughout the year. After taking the pretest which was sent to Springfield, Illinois, for tabulation, each student received a detailed analysis of his prescription. This prescription gave the student an individual course of study to bet- ter prepare him for the Exit Exam. Thanks to this new program, students re- ceived the individual attention they needed. Lab prescription learning provided just one of many new methods being used to help all students succeed academically. Sherry Lowe Tammy Lyons Sonya Madden Pam Madison Bryan Mahon Milissia Mann Ashley Marler Terri Martin Kelly Mayer Sam McCall Phillip McClintock Tammy McDonald Loretra McNeil Kelli McSwain Johnny Mengarelli Elizabeth Meeks Panessa Merrill Laura Messer William Miller Ann Mills 126 Sophomores Kay Mills Anna Mims Kevin Mize Melissa Morgan Alonda Mosley Dietra Mosley Lang Motes Rebecca Mulholland Melissa Murphy Eric Neal Melody Neal Charles Nelson Linda Noffz Tonya Ouzts Leslie Owens Caroline Pack Brooke Parker Stephanie Parker Andrea Parris Angela Parris Christy Parson Shannon Parsons Robin Patterson Deana Payne Tony Pearson Kathy Peden Tonya Pennington John Phillips Bertha Pierce James Pinson Sophomores 127 Jonathon Pitt Travis Pitts Alan Plaia Andrea Poole Jamie Porterfield Shannon Price Darlene Prince William Prince Gina Pulley Earleane Putman Shelton Quarles Tammy Rawl Camell Ray Kim Rhodes Rosalind Rice Suzanne Richard Cheryl Richardson Steph Ricketts Angela Riddle Michelle Riddle Dean Robertson Gerald Rogers Mike Rook Marc Rosamond Cody Roland Jason Rush Phalen Satterfield Jamie Satterwhite Cheryl Scuny Sonya Shealy 128 Sophomores The Fun with Freckles As a member of the newspaper staff. Amy Mims, freckled and frantic, works to revise her copy. Krista Bragg Get them while they’re hot! Freckles! Freckles! They came in all sizes and colors. They frequently turned out on teenagers' noses and cheeks. Freckles made many teenagers look cute or younger. Considering “younger” a dis- advantage, some students tried to cover their freckles so they could look older. Other students had totally the opposite feel- ing, particularly males, about their freckles. In the view of many females, freckles ruined their appearances because it made them look so much younger or it made their complexion look blotchy. Some girls spent several minutes each morning using make- up to conceal the horrible little splotches. For these individuals when going out on a date, great pains were taken to conceal even the smallest of freckles. Shining in the sunlight or covered over with makeup, freckles were special to the in- dividual. Freckles—across the nose, on the cheeks, or everywhere—gave a unique ap- pearance to each and created a youthful, carefree look. Kaye Simmons Finicia Simpson Lewis Simpson Jerry Lynn Smart Dale Smith Dario Smith Dave Smith Mark Smith Paul Smith Ryan Smith Steve Smith Phillip Snow Jamie Starnes Melissa Stevens Latonya Stoddard Charles Stone Arlah Sullivan Kedra Sullivan Carolyn Suttle Chris Talley Sophomores 129 Jason Taylor Jennifer Taylor Jimmy Taylor Robert Taylor Tonya Talor Faith Thomas Faye Thomas Trell Thompson James Thompson Meg Thompson Russell Thompson Chuck Timms Michele Todd Paula Todd Trina Tollison Lisa Trammel Robin Tribble Maxine Valentine Shandon Valentine Melissa Vincent Chad Wallace Sharon Walk Michael Walker Stephen Walker Dori Wasson Sarah Watkins Tonya Watkins Katura Watson Jennifer Weathers Dawn Whitmire 130 Sophomores James Wilkerson Amy Wilkie Tracey Williams Angela Williams Mac Williams Phillip Wilson Samual Wilson Berlie Wood Linda Woodruff Necole Woodruff Rene Woods Tim Workman Brandelyn Wrice Kandelyn Wrice Ryan Wright Thomas Wyatt Angie Yarborough Felicia Young George Young A Way of Life Peggy McIntyre A cautious glance, a quick movement and Tammy Lamb and Julie Lollis pass a note without the knowledge of Mr. Mike Mills. Have you ever sat in class, writing a note to the guy next to you, telling him how much you like him, and the teacher grabs it? In embarrassment, you sink down into the seat and listen to the teacher read to every- one how you dream about him. Students have been in this spot many times, but punishment does not affect this problem. Sophomore Janice Hurley stated, “I don’t care about the punishment; we can’t talk so this is our way of talking silently.” Even though notes were passed carefully, teachers often collected these undesirables. If a teacher kept all the notes collected, she would have enough information for a collection of short stories — stories about fusses, love, relationships, people's appearances and conversations, and plans for the weekend. Students continued to write notes accept- ing their punishment when caught. Talking, planning, gossiping never changed, and neither did note passing. Sophomores 131 A New Beginning Freshman were forced to face a new begin- ning when they entered high school. Some Freshmen found it difficult to adjust to the high school while other Freshmen adjusted very easily to the change of atmosphere. This new beginning came with disadvantages and advantages. With the disadvantages, Freshmen found that starting high school could be a frightening experience. Some disadvantages included new and harder teachers, five minutes be- tween classes, and a new form of discipline called the point system. Because all the pods looked the same, most Freshmen got lost. As a result, they needed more than five minutes be- tween classes because they got to class late and received points for being tardy. After a few months, the Freshmen dis- covered that the advantages outweighed the disadvantages by far. They faced an increase in the number of people and a larger school which gave them more responsibility. They enjoyed many different activities such as ninth grade sports, clubs, band, and chorus because they made many new friends while socializing. Also, in order to experience the Raider spirit, they enjoyed attending pep rallies. As the year quickly came to an end, more Freshmen adjusted to the new atmosphere and got involved. They accepted the position and enjoyed the advantages of being in high school. “Being able to participate in many dif- ferent activities helped to make my Freshman year more exciting,” Freshman Wilburn Owens said. The Freshmen worked hard to make the new beginning worth remembering. To better her endurance, Kim Warren prepares to jump rope in her physical education class. 132 Freshmen Getting a last minute review, Freshman president Ruth Pulley checks her homework with classmates David Knowles and Sally Brady Lynn McIntyre Between classes. Freshman vice-president Valerie Steadily working. Freshman treasurer Stephanie Shu- Bennett chats with a classmate about their afternoon man concentrates on finishing her Algebra II assignment. plans. Tracy Walker Lynn McIntyre Working on his assignment. Freshman representative Jonathan Carter glances to the board to check on the page number for the next exercise. Freshmen 133 Raisins in the Spotlight Raisins — the small, weird-looking, eatable black things that come most often in two scoops — became a popular novelty item, thanks to a commercial promotion by a local fast-food chain. However, these raisins did not fit the normal definition of a flat, lifeless piece of dried fruit; these were the California Raisins, and their uniqueness made them very popular. Decked out in sunglasses and tennis shoes and equipped with microphones, the Califor- nia Raisins sang and danced their way to star- dom. Their trademark commercial jingle, “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” was popu- larized once more by the famous raisins. Min- iature replicas sold by the fast-food stores in- creased the singing foursome’s popularity, as the cute little fellows made fun and inexpen- sive collectables. T-shirts sporting the Califor- nia Raisins picture also sold in large numbers and furthered the raisins exposure. The Cali- fornia Raisins, obviously well-liked, were imi- tated by many people trying to duplicate their funny style. As Freshmen Val Thompson and Yulanda Watts said, “They are cool, funny, and great dancers.' With catchy singing and dancing, California Raisins became the most famous four-raisin performing group around. The California Raisins achieved fame, popularity, and the attention of everyone thanks to a catchy commercial jingle and some fancy footwork. The four little guys achieved new heights for performing raisins and worked great as advertising tools. Near the end of their science class. Robin- Thomas. John Irban, and Randall Glover play with the new California raisins. Lynn McIntyre Greg Abrams Paul Abrams Ryan Abrams Tiffany Adams Billie Jo Alewine Simon Alexander Adrian Allen Antonio Anderson Dorothy Anderson Michael Anderson Michael Anderson Sharon Anderson Ned Andrews Missy Arnold Todd Atkins 134 Freshmen Marcia Babb Lea Bagwell Marie Bagwell Tara Bailey Angela Ballew Kelley Barker Allen Barksdale Lisa Barlow Eric Bames Jason Bames Mark Bates Melissa Beahan Cindy Beasley Alfred Beck Stephen Beck Julie Belue Bessie Bennett Valerie Bennett Connie Black Karen Bluford Brandon Bodie Eddie Bolick Agatha Bolton Larry Bonton Amy Boyter Mark Bragg Pam Bramlett Garrard Brewster Kevin Briggs Melonee Britt Freshmen 135 Sunina Byrd Bridget Byrd Dottie Byers Arlene Butler Kenny Burton Rodney Burnside Juan Bums Angela Burke Kevin Burch Jennifer Bryson Chris Bryson Kathy Brown Fred Brown Dametra Brown Chris Brooks Kelly Cagle Buffy Campell James Campbell Jason Campbell Teresa Campbell Tanya Cannon Cathy Canody Roger Cantrell Satoria Carey Lee Carlisle Ron Cathey Eddie Cobb Cathy Coker Michelle Collins Armond Compton 136 Freshmen To get rid of the day’s stress and pressure. Carrigan Compton gets a little relaxation in his backyard ham- mock. Stressure As the excitement of the year progressed, stress seemed to become a primary factor in students' lives. With all the deadlines, exams, and tests, there seemed to be no extra time for fun. Scurrying through the halls, stress and pressure seemed to be painted all over the faces of students. Stress seemed to touch all ways of life. Not only school, but sports, extra-curricular activi- ties, and even social pressures escalated. Freshman Aaron Hurley said. “Running from class to class, it's hard to keep all my books to- gether and get to class on time. Many fresh- men found being in a new environment and keeping up with their different classes stressful. With never enough hours in the day to get everything done, stress became a part of ev- eryday life for students. No matter how much stressure students felt, it all seemed to pay off at the end of the year. Time always became available in a pinch, and assignments and projects somehow were com- pleted. The rewards of the accomplishments seemed worth the stress as the year finally came to a close. Patricia Compton Chris Copeland Willie Copeland Mathew Craddock Lyn Craig Eric Craine Gina Craine Lafressa Crawford Jerry Steven Crow Cynthia Crowder Tina Crowder David Cummings Denise Cummings Desmond Cunningham Nestor Cunningham Freshmen 137 Pam Cunningham Rico Cunnungham Andrea Davis Melissa Davis Shannon Davis Jeff Dillard Jane Dilleshaw Marquita Dobbins Debra Donald Tim Douglas Kristin Dunmoyer Shannon Dutton Sharon Evans Stacy Evans Annette Fewell Angela Fleming Henry Foggie Randall Foggie Chris Ford Sandie Fowler Chanda Franklin Jason Franklin Aaron Fulmer Mary Gambrell Patrick Garlington Randall Glover Cassandra Grant Libby Gray Sharon Greene Sherry Greene 138 Freshmen Leigh Gresham Keith Grogan Michelle Hall April Hamby Kristen Hames James Hamilton Kirk Hardy Mason Harlan Willie Harris Richie Harrison Davy Hartsell Lee Harvell William Hassell Dakota Head Debra Hellams X, Having the Jump Sex changes, helicopters, and tic tacs — what could these possibly have in common? Why, stunts that skateboarders perform, of course. Skateboarders had distinctive characteristics that included unusual haircuts with rat tails and shaved side. They wore T-shirts that had slang terms on them such as “Skateboarding is rad.” They dressed out in colorful jams and high top tennis shoes. Skateboarders were also eas- ily identified by their use of words such as ‘‘dude”, “gnarly”, and “tough”. All these slang words described an impressive or skillful skateboarder. Rad skateboarders performed the most difficult and dangerous stunts which took much practice and jumping on the ramps. Tim Ott said, “Skateboarding is a new fad. but it’s becoming a lot more popular. With new fads coming out every year, skateboarding seemed to remain one of the biggest. No matter what the fad, without a doubt skateboarders had the jump on all other fads. Peggy McIntyre Up in the air. Tim Ott practices his skateboarding on a summer afternoon. Freshmen 139 Heather Henderson Susan Hill Tommy Hill Lonnie Hilley George Holloway Lisa Horn Karen Howser Toinette Hudgens Brian Huff Brad Hughes Michelle Hughes Stephanie Hughes Tracy Hughes Kenya Hunter Paulette Hunter Miss Freshman Starting off on the right foot. Kelly Barker represented her class well. She was a very ac- tive member of the junior varsity basketball cheerleading squad and the band. Kelly Barker. Miss Freshman, showed her spirit through cheering the JV basketball teams to victory and entertaining all at half time of football games and concerts as a member of the band. She was also Freshman Princess chosen by her classmates in Homecoming. Miss Freshman said. “High school was a re- ally big change for me.” Due to the fact that Kelly went to Ford for kindergarten through eighth grade, the new people and size really made for changes. Her acceptance by her peers has proven that change can bring good. To represent the freshman class. Kelly Barker rides in the Laurens Christmas parade as Freshman Homecoming Princess. 140 Freshmen Pauline Hunter Tamika Hunter Aaron Hurley Michele Hurley James Huss Loretta Irby Sarah Irby Ronald James Tonya James Lynne Jenkins Anthony Johnson Nita Johnson Anitra Jones Cid Jones 1973-1988 Leslie Jones Loressa Jones Melveno Jones Phylisha Jones Mac Kennedy Amy Kinard O’Lester Kinard Vanessa Kirk Pam Kitzmiller Karen Knight Debrah Kommers Chris Koon Tammy Landers Angel Lanford Tracy Langston Cole Lanier Freshmen 141 For the Win As the school year got in order so did con- tests. The chorus and band members, writers, poets, and FFA members joined ranks with many others and started working toward competitions. While the chorus classes practiced for their winter and spring contests, band had already competed for excellent marks. Se- nior chorus members, like the band, went to Solo and Ensemble and All-State. The un- derclassmen singers were not left out though; they went to contests, invitationals at different schools. Also during the year, writing contests took up many students’ free time. The writ- ing contests included essay, poetry, and creative writing contests. Any student could participate. The prizes differed in each of the contests and ranged from one hundred dollars for first prize to college scholarships. A different contest dealt with agriculture. First there was a cattle roping at the Laurens County Fairgrounds during the rodeo. The crowd enjoyed watching this event, and the participants enjoyed it even more. Also, soil judging contests took place throughout the year in different towns. The contestants competed with several other schools for the win. Over the year, contests changed many students to winners. These contests made some students money and saved for others tuition that would have been spent for college. The hard work and time put in on the contest all paid off in the end for many. Among many competitions available to students, photo contest got the attention of Buffy Campbell as she reviews the entry rules. Lynn McIntyre Heather Laughlin Susan Lawson Brody Ledford Jeff Lemmons Christy Lida Sandra Lida Craig Little Marcia Lollis Lonnie Long Angie Lowe Scott Lyons Kateine Makins Lisa Mann Wyman Mann Barbara Marino 142 Freshmen Donna Marler Cindy Martin Wanda Martin Kris Maynard Donnie McCall Roy McCall Brian McDowell Candy McDowell Patrick McDowell Katina McGee Torina McGee Jamie McGowan Donya McIntyre Lisa Medlin Lynn Medlin Stephanie Medlock Meri Meyer Todd Milam Ursula Miller Fredrick Montgomery Robbie Moody Monica Moore Sally Morris Casie Morton Calvanetta Mosley Tammy Mulholland Mike Murdock Allan Murphy Kelvin Nance Pamela Neal Freshmen 143 Michael Neely Scott Nelson Mark Nichols Sundy Norman Mylon Norris Carolina Ott Tim Ott Esther Overbay Paula Owens Wilburn Owens Raymond Painter Stacey Parker Tammy Parris Scott Paxton Jayson Payne Steve Pedery William Pennington Becky Phillips Robert Phillips Beverly Pinson Valerie Pitts Mike Powell Stephanie Powers Sandra Prinz Johnny Pulley Kim Pulley Ruth Pulley Umekka Putman Kathy Putnam J.B. Quarles 144 Freshmen After school and a great time for socializing as students leave behind classes and head for their cars, friends, and finally home. Patrick Ray Susan Reavis Iris Redfield Tonya Rennick Amy Riddle William Roland Teny Rollins Christy Samples Tonya Sapp Adrienne Sasser Freshmen 145 Mingling Before school, between classes, or after school, socializing was practiced by students everywhere. When studying- or completing assignments wasn’t required, socializing dominated students’ time. All over school and at all times of the day, socializing made the school day more en- joyable and helped it pass by faster. Weekend activities, discussing home- work assignments, or talking about who's dating whom were discussed during social time. News from dates, recent games, or in- teresting movies also made the list of topics discussed. Everyone got into the act if only by just speaking to a friend in the hall. The most frequently practiced activity of the school year, without a doubt, was socializ- ing among students. The places that socializing took place around school varied. Lunch, of course, provided the best place but not the only one. Hallways were jammed with students between classes. In some cases, even class time gave students a chance to talk, but this didn’t always suit teachers. Finally socializ- ing students enjoyed themselves in commons before school and in the parking lot after school. Some students remained on the school grounds long after the 3:06 bell rang talking to friends. From the park- ing lot to the classroom, students used any- where and everywhere to talk, visit, and be with friends. Socializing took place all over the school all day long. An important part of the school day for almost everyone, socializing made the school year a bit more enjoyable be- cause of the chance to enjoy friends. Chris Roberts Damon Roberts Calratha Robinson Letha Robinson Lisa Robinson Barry Schofield Kevin Scott Victor Scott Jimmy Self James Sexton Donald Shands Stephanie Shuman Chris Simpson Otis Simpson Tawanna Simpson Deidrick Smith Denise Smith Elizabeth Smith Tarchiema Smith Karen Snow Tommy Spires Tyrone Spurgeon David Staton Karon Staton Melissa Stephens Bobby Strawhom Patrick Stringer Chris Stroud Anthony Suber Marsha Sullivan Brian Sumner Tracie Swanson Tina Talley Auggie Taylor Jason Taylor 146 Freshmen Karen Thomas Kristi Thomas LaKisha Thomas Tina Thomas Caroline Thomason Robin Thomason Jason Thompson Lamont Thompson Tyrone Thompson Valerie Thompson Judy Timms Wendy Tisdale Vicki Tollison Randy Tribble Brian Tucker Totally Radical Words Lynn McIntyre Word!”, the newest in slang, entered all aspects of student life even the Christmas tree in the Home Eco- nomics pod as Keith Brewington and Lonnie Hill decorate for the holiday season. Slang formed a large part of our lan- guage. It gave us many ways of expressing ourselves effectively. Some people thought that using slang meant cursing or saying something unacceptable; this, however, did not hold true for all slang. Many slang terms such as4 ‘word, ’ ’1 ‘word up,” “bad,” “rad,” and “totally” could be used to mean most anything. Words like “word” and “word up” were used as greetings or when agreement was ex- pressed. Expressions such as “bad,” “rad,” and “totally” meant anything from “great” to a sarcastic “wow.” Still others like “grosse,” “grody to the max,” and “nerd” had definite meanings; these words definitely conveyed a negative meaning. Three of the classes had exactly the same slang terms and meanings. One class, how- ever, the freshman class, brought new slang and new meaning. This class brought with them the many skateboarding terms that became so popular. Some of these included “dude” and as frosh Kirk Hardy said, “Dot’s de truth, baby!” These words, like the other slang, meant essentially the same thing. ‘ ‘Dude’ ’ was a name used for any guy by these skateboarding Freshmen. “Dot’s de truth” meant simply “that’s the truth.” Though the classes may not have agreed on all the slang terms and meanings, they all let slang hold an important part in their lives. In spite of the various slang terms, students had no trouble communicating. Freshmen 147 Denise Tucker Jason Tucker Michelle Tucker Scarlet Tumblin Stacy Tumblin Tracy Tumblin Howie Turner Marilyn Turner Pamela Turner John Urban Calleen Vance Charlene Vance Hope Vaughn Eric Venable Mark Vinson William Walden Angela Walk Kim Wanren Chris Watts Derrick Watts Florence Watts Sharmekia Watts Yulanda Watts Ricky Webb Scotty Wedmand Michelle Wehunt Dunneah Welbom Angela Wells Jeff Werts Uytaria Whitmore 148 Freshmen Fruity Favorite Lynn Mclntytc The newest sensation in colas — cherry flavor. Fast becoming one of the big sellers among soft drinks, cherry drinks added a fruity flavor to an ordinary soft drink. Cherry Coke, Cherry 7-Up, and Cheer- wine all had a cherry flavor to them. Each one had a group of people waiting to buy As Jason Elmore enjoys his lunch, he chooses a Cheny Coke to go along with his spaghetti. them in the canteen and in the stores. Of the fruity flavors in big demand, cherry came out on top. “I like Cherry Coke because it tastes different from regular coke, and I like the cherry taste,” said Freshmen Wayne Smith. On the rise in popularity, cherry drinks were drunk every day by many people. Each one loved the touch of fruit added to ordinary cola. Barbara Wilkie Tina Wilkie Carious Williams Connie Williams Mike Williams Rico Williams Stacy Williams Tracy Williams Tonya Willis Elliott Wilson Curt Wimphris Vial Winford Tina Wix Brenda Woodson Melissa Wyatt Freshmen 149 Talking over the registration process, guidance director Don Ross and secretary Linda Freeman discuss the time schedule for each class. As the new vocational director. Mr. Tommy Huffman uses his office time to evaluate a building project. Tracy Walker Pam Templeton 150 Faculty New tile floor in the hallways and a new machine to buff it as Assistant Principal Henry Stewart works with janitors Robert Cogsdill and Charles Hill to get the best shine. Pam Templeton 24 Hours a Day With her deadline in mind. Mrs. Doris Smith, over dropout prevention, hurriedly types her attendance re- port Working from 8:00 A.M. to 3:06 P.M., hav- ing every weekend and holiday off. and enjoy- ing two months of summer vacation — the life of a teacher is easy. Wrong! Teachers who had a homeroom took the re- sponsibility of taking roll, taking lunch count, and conducting the voting process — all in five minutes on pep rally days. Then they taught five classes and had one free period. During this “free” time, teachers made out tests, graded papers, made out lesson plans, or fin- ished up any extra work such as writing notes to parents and running off copies of tests or worksheets. In most cases the teacher’s day was not fin- ished when the school day ended at 3:15 P.M. As Mrs. Susan Byars stated, “Teaching is not a 8:00 to 3:00 job.” Besides giving up lunches and the time right after school to give make up tests or assignments, they had to take work home with them. Teachers read papers, graded tests or assignments, and made out worksheets. Many also gave up weekends or evenings to coach a sport, sponsor a club, or even give a standardized test such as the SAT. Teachers also attended meetings and work- shops. Giving up evenings and summers to take extra classes proved to be a recurring part of many teachers’ lives. Sacrificing spare time became a trait of most teachers. After teaching classes, grading papers, completing extra duties, sponsoring a club, or coaching a team, teachers worked a twenty-four-hour day. Constantly working on improving the school. Principal Kenneth Alexander reviews the state test scores taken by students. Faculty 151 Kenneth Alexander: Principal Barry Atkinson: General Science. P E. Kathryn Barksdale: English 1. Elaine Barrett: Media Specialist. Librarian Margaret Bingham: Remedial math aide Florence Boyd: Custodian. Larry Brady: Advanced Math I. Algebra II. Calculus. Math for Employment. Barbara Brinson: Art 1.II.III. Advisor: Art Club. Kerry Brown: Custodian Frances Brownlee: Cafeteria Start Fran Burgess: Government, Economics. Citizenship. Psychology. Sociology. Kenneth Burton: Machine Shop I.II. Prevocation. Coach: Football. Baseball. Advisor. VICA Susan Byars: French II.III. Advisor: French Club. Jane Cain: World Geography. Eunice Calwile: Cafeteria Staff. Pat Childress: Assistant Media. Eugene Coleman: Custodian Carol Conwell: Lyric I. Troubadours I. Piano Keyboard. David Corley: English IV. Journalism. Advisor: Newspaper, Academic Team. Susan Corley: World History. Basic U S. History. Advisor: Academic Team. Gerald Crawford: Vocational Guidance Counselor. Tommy Crenshaw: Industrial Electricity l.H, Prevocation. Advisor: VICA. Jane Crons: Department Head Business. Typing II. Data Processing. Introduction to Computers. Ray Croxton: Government Economics. Coach. Tennis, Basketball Debbie Curry: Algebra IIl-TrigonometTy. Algebra 1, Elementary Algebra I. Freddie Davenport: Physical Education I. General Science. Betty Davison: Study Hall Monitor. Tara Dean: Prescription Learning Math Lab. Carl Drakeford: English. Math. Coach Junior Varsity Football. Soccer. Arlene Easter: Practical English I.II. 152 Faculty Judy Fallaw: Geometry. Elementary Algebra II. Practical Math II, Math Department Head Linda Freeman: Guidance Secretary, Records Clerk. Mark Freeze: General Science. Physical Education. Coach: Basketball. Terri Freeze: Introduction to Computers. Typing I. Office Procedures. Advisor: FBLA. Sydney Friddle: English III.IV. Gerald Green: Citizenship. World Geography. Coach: 9th Football. Basketball. Cecelia Hall: Library Assistant Normagene Harvell: Cafeteria Staff. Philip Harris: Government. Economics. Sociology. Psychology. Bo Hawkins: Practical Biology. General Science. Coach: Varsity Football. Tennis. John Hendricks: U.S History. Coach: Football, Track. Mindy Hester: Elementary Algebra I. Math II. Sponsor: Basketball Cheerleaders. Annie Higgins: Cafeteria Staff. Andrea Hill: Teacher’s Aide. Charles Hill: Head Custodian. As Coach Bobby Ivey, the new athletic director, intro- duces the Varsity Football team, the teachers and students roar with enthusiastic support. The Big Change The school went through many changes during the year. However the change in athletic director proved to be one of the big- gest. Following a successful career as head coach and athletic director, Buddy Jennings resigned and took the position of principal at Sanders Elementary. The school board then set out to find a replace- ment. After going through all the candidates the board decided on Bobby Ivey from Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, S.C., based on his 53-36-0 record at North- western, 105-60-2 record overall, and 27 years coaching experience. Both the players and the returning coaches faced the problem of adjusting to a new coach’s ways. “We weren’t sure how he was going to change our old ways, we just said we would accept it and do the best we could. And that’s what we did,’’ said se- nior Todd Black Coach Ivey also had some adjusting to do. “Everywhere else I’ve gone I had to rebuild, but here it was different. The coaching staff worked good, and we were very compatible. I was very pleased with how they accepted me. The players adjusted well to summer workouts as well as changing from I-formation to the wishbone. Their attitude was good; they had a positive attitude. Thanks to the coaches and the kids, the year was success- ful,’’ said Coach Ivey. The varsity football team had a very im- pressive season. Under the leadership of their new head coach, the Raiders had an undefeated regular season, beat Clinton 20-0 at Clinton for the first time at Clinton, which set three records. The team ad- vanced to the second round of playoffs. These accomplishments were evidence that Coach Athletic Director Bobby Ivey had adjusted to the new school and was set on continuing Laurens’ winning tradition. Faculty 153 Andrew Hodges: Director of Bands. Symphonic. Intermediate. Norma Holland: Cafeteria Manager. William Holland: Spanish I.II.111. Advisor: Spanish Club. Ann Howell: English IV. Guidance Counselor. Advisor: Student Council. National Honor Society. Thommy Huffman: Vocational Coordinator. Agriculture I. II. Mike Hughes: Physical Science. General Science. Practical Chemistry. Tina Hughes: English Lab. David Humphries: Auto Mechanics. Prevocation Florence Ingram: Administrative Aide Bobby Ivey: Athletic Director. Head Football Coach. Irene Jackson: World Geography. Katherine Johnson: Teacher’s Aide. Terri Johnson: Prescription Learning Math Lab. Janice Kennedy: Hearing Lab Helen Klaras: Elementary Algebra II. Algebra I. Practical Math 1. New for Now The school went through many changes during the year. The few that stood out to the students included the new set up in commons, the new driveway at the Y-building, and the tiled floors in the halls. For the first time since commons was opened, individual tables were pushed to- gether to form rows of tables and to create a more orderly atmosphere at lunch. Instead of scattered small groups of students throughout commons, students lined commons from the center pole toward the outer edge. According to assistant principal Henry Stewart, “The set up was designed to give the students an aisle to walk through to take their trays back.” For students the new set-up meant some adjusting and deciding on a new place to meet friends at lunch every day. Another change which came about, the new driveway at the Y-building eased tension for drivers. Before the new driveway became available, buses had to fight the traffic to get out after school. With this new driveway, the buses could get out a lot quicker, therefore, getting the students home quicker than usual. According to District Transportation Advisor Allen Prince, “The driveway was added be- cause of the highway department. It was added due to the amount of traffic flow on that road. It also helped by adding a new turning lane.” Quicker transportation and less traffic jams meant students arrived home earlier and had more time to spend on other activities. The new tile put in the halls caused yet another change. Although the new floor bettered the school’s look, many students regarded it cautiously at first. Senior Robbie Smith said, “I think the floor looks alright, but the noise it makes when someone walks down the hall often interferes with class.” Once again adjusting to a change, students walked down halls of tile. No more sloshy carpet or mildew odor and tile had provided the solution. With these new changes in the school building and grounds, students and faculty realized that changes brought new ideas and opinions to the surface. Once adjusted, both young and old accepted the new as it faded into a daily routine. In the commons, set up differently from last year. Mr. Jeff Linville grades papers after a hard day’s work. 154 Faculty Cindy Koon: English 1,11. Journalism I. Advisor: Newspaper. Travis H. Langford. Jr.: Biology. Coach: Football. JV Basketball. Harold Ligon: Chemistry 1,11, Science Department Head. Mike Lindley: Driver's Education Jeff Linville: Science. Advisor Key Club. Sally Love: English I. Reading. Samuel Madden: Vocation Math, Basic Math 1,11. Louis J. Marino: Fashion Merchandising. Marketing Education. Advisor: DECA, Coordinator: On-the-job training. Margaret Martin: Basic Consumer and Homemaking Education I. Advisor: FHA Russell Mattison: Cafeteria Staff: Head Cook. Martha Mayer: Nurse. Delores McAlister: Learning Lab. Owen McAlister: U.S. History, Civics. Enoch McCarter: Biology I. Debbie McDaniel: Assistant Band Director. English 111. IV Gertrude Melton: Cafeteria Staff Wanda Melton: Introduction to Business, Typing I. Ben Miller: Algebra II. Practical Math I Charles Miller: English II.IV Julia Mills: Typing I.II. Mike Mills: Academic Biology I.II. AP Biology, Advisor Biology Club. Elvie Miracle: English II. Linda Mize: Math I. Geometry. Advanced Math Kay Monroe: General Science. P.E.. Coach: Volleyball, Basketball. Softball. Jane Morlan: Concert Choir, Lyric II. Troubadours II. Show Choir. Barbara C. Murray: English I. Jimmi-Ann Muse: Drama. Advisor Drama Club. Corance Myrick: Building Construction I.H. Pre-vocation Education Alane Oakes: General Science, Consumer Education. Family Life. Advisor: FHA. William Onesty: Physics, Computer Science. Faculty 155 Bobby O’Rear: U.S. History. World History. Advisor: FCA. Coach: Golf. Dee Parsons: Secretary. Jean Patterson: Reading. English I. Ed Prescott: Physical Education. 1.11. Math for Employment. Coach: Football. Baseball Sylvia Price: Secretary Allen Prince: Supervisor of Transportation. P.L. Pyles: Assistant Principal. Betty Rice: Cafeteria Staff. Donna Roach: Transportation secretary. Don Ross: Guidance Director. Shelba Ross: Secretarial Aide. Attendance Clerk. Denyll Satterwhite: Librarian. Anne Sheppard: Department Head: English, English III. Mary Sherlock: Health. Physical Education I. Advisor: ACTION; Coach: Track. Cross-Country. Doris Smith: Dropout prevention. Sarah Smith: Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Evaluation. Laura Stephens: Accounting I. Introduction to Business. Record Keeping I, Advisor: FBLA. Marlene Stephens: English I.lI.Spanish I. Rogenia Stevenson: Physical Science. General Science. Practical Chemistry. Advisor: FTO. Henry Stewart: Assistant Principal. Wanda Strawhorn: Algebra 1. Math II, Geometry. Sponsor: Football Cheerleaders. Billy Strickland: Biology. Physical Science. General Science. Assistant Coach: Football. Wrestling. Tommy Sublett: Department Head: Social Studies; U.S. History. Tom Swartz: Agriculture. Advisor: FFA, Prevocation Pam Templeton: Department Head. English; English III.1V; Journalism; Advisor: Yearbook. Ann Wallace: Department Head: Home Economics; Consumer and Home Economics Education 1.11; Pre-vocation; Advisor. FHA. Elizabeth Wilkerson: French 1. Debra Williams: Government. Economics. Anita Wilson: Elementary Algebra 1. Algebra II. Algebra Ill-Trigonometry June Wilson: District Graphics Specialist. 156 Faculty During the Christmas season, Mrs. Judy Word checks her mailbox and finds a cute little reindeer surprise from her secret pal. A Secret Ray of Cheer Who brought a ray of cheer during the holi- day season? Secret Pals! Secret Pals helped to make the holiday sea- son a little brighter for the faculty and staff who drew names so that they could receive a few surprises during the Christmas'season. They gave small gifts and gag gifts for three weeks between Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations. The faculty members tried to keep their secret pal excited and in a good mood during the three hectic weeks from November 30 to December 18. On December 18, the last day of school before Christmas vacation, they gave a nice gift and revealed their names to their secret pals. “Each year the holiday season is made more exciting by anticipating gifts from one’s secret pal. It seems to start the season on the right foot,” said Mr. Tommy Sublet! This lit- tle game of having secret pals proved to be ex- citing and fun. It also left each faculty member eagerly waiting the next time he would receive a surprise from his secret pal. Sherry Wilson: Typing I. Accounting I, Introduction to Computers Judy Word: Remedial English Aide. Regina Wortman: English I,IV; Journalism; Advisor: Yearbook. Peggy Wrice: Cafeteria Staff. Waltina Young: Guidance Counselor. Advisor: Student Council. Maria Zajaczek: Teacher’s Aide. Faculty 157 Raider spirit is showing en- thusiasm and concern for ALL school activities.” — Scott Nix Painted with Work Working, learning, and enjoying themselves, members of organiza- tions painted the town gold with en- ergy and enthusiasm. Students stayed busy throughout the year with meetings, elections, fundraisers, trips, and community activities. Clubs offered opportunities for a wide range of talents and interests. Each member played an important part. By working together, many clubs accomplished much. Raising money for business supplies for the school, visiting nursing homes, serving lunch for the school, and tutoring students, club members gave up their time and energy for sendee and enjoyment. Clubs promoted spirit throughout the year. All in all, clubs played an important part in students' lives and painting the town gold in the school and community. l.ynn Sloddard At one of the two monthly Key Club meet- ings, President Lewis Overbay addresses the members on important club business. Raidernews cameraman Scott Hall focuses his camera on a candidate while filming the Student Council speeches. Shannon (IcuLh 158 Organizations — Paint tlie Town Gold While working in the library, Michael Thomas and Shelethia Cunningham discuss the activities of the day. At an afternoon FBI A meeting in the Y-building, Tina Sacce, Diane Harcourt, Cynthia Kiker, and Crystal Bright listen to club business and the schedule of upcoming activities. Keeping the school grounds looking good, James Camion prepares the hole for planting bushes around the back of the school. Paint the Town Gold — Organizations 159 On the way to an Academic Team meet, Sally Brady concentrates on some possi- ble questions. Bubha Thomas As part of preparation for the Piedmont Bowl, Scott Gilliland and Sally Brady answer ques- tions during an Academic Team practice. David Curley Ready to load a bus to go to WRET-TV, Amy George. Scott Nix, Ande Kennedy, and Scott Gilliland remain calm before being televised on ETV for Winthrop Chal- lenge competition. 160 Academic Team On the way to the Winthrop Challenge. Amy George concentrates on some last minute reading to prepare. Beating the Buzzer Rapid reflexes and a sharp mina — characteristics of every Academic Team member. The seven-member team and captain Randy Traynham worked hard to prepare for competi- tion. After trying-out for the team, the members, advised by Mr. David Corley and Mrs. Susan Corley, prac- ticed with drills once a week. Competitions were held at the first of the year and again in the spring. With competitions held at places such as Winthrop and USC at Spartanburg, the members traveled over the state in order to face opponents. Besides competing academically with the other schools, the Academic Team used the practices and the competi- tion to further their knowledge. “Being on the Academic Team is a lot of fun, but you can also learn a lot,” stated junior member Sally Brady. In an attempt to eliminate the possi- bility of defeat, team members worked hard at both practice and competition. Using quick but careful thought, they tried to beat the buzzer and get in the correct response. Pefxv McIntyre Academic Team: Fir � row: Randy Traynham. Ande Ken- nedy. Hugh Brownlee Back row: Scon GtIMand. Scon Nix Buzz! Buzz! The Academic Team advisor Mrs. Susan Corley and members Ande Kennedy, and Hugh Brownlee have many practices a year to be ready for any question that might come their way. Buhba Thomas Academic Team 161 After a month of driving students to and from school. Kenny Williams gets his paycheck from Mr. Allen Prince. After taking students home. Michael Crowder cleans up his bus and gets ready for his next transportation pick-up of students. Driving ’Em Home On the road and in the bus. sixty- two regular drivers and thirteen substitutes made up the bus crew. These drivers had many responsibili- ties each day. One of these happened to be cleaning the buses. Each driver had to clean his or her bus daily. An- other responsibility they had at all times included maintaining proper discipline on their bus; this not only encouraged safety requirements, it also made the ride much more enjoy- able. The bus drivers took responsibility for 3,193 students by driving 4,500 miles per day. These routes added up to 89,429 miles every twenty days. This made the drivers happy at the end of the month when pay day came around. Driving a bus went along with much responsibility and challenge. The drivers enjoyed making up the transportation department in the school. “Driving a bus this year has taught me many things. Among those, responsibility is the key word in driving a bus,” senior Fred Paden said. Driving a bus gave the students many opportunities to prove their re- sponsibility and offered a chance to earn a little cash while driving students home. Shanmei GxJdv Shannon Gaiiy Bus Drivers: Front row: Michael Crowder. Sophia Smith. Rodney Cunningham. Jesse Pressley. Perry Wilson. Darren Gambrell. Kenny Wiliams Second row: Renee Richardson. Jeffrey Lemmons. Tina Franks. Atonya Abrams. Trina Williams Pam Shands. Dometry Dawkins. Sonia Cunning- ham. Marcia Reeder. Michele Helams. Tammy Evans. Jason Parsons. Terry Hunter Third row: Tim May. Ruby Paxton. Darrel Pack. David Hedden. Kim Radecke. Chris Ayott. Lany Moms. Fred Paden. Terry Hicks, KendaO Ray Back row: Tony Tribble. Marvin Shumpert. Steve Cheeks. Bernard Suber. Thomas McDowell. Scotty Wilson. Brian Sulhvan Corey Bty son Shannon C SadJv As Tina Franks waits for the students to board the bus. she mentally reviews her route and those students who rode in the morning. 162 Bus Drivers Shannon Gaddy Shannon Gaddy PefiKV MclnrvTc To observe the proper way to drive a bus. Rodney Cunningham. Michelle Hellams. and Atonya Abrams concentrate on in- structions during bus driver training. Safety first! Before leaving the parking lot, Pam Shands inspects her bus to make sure it is safe. Bus Drivers 163 Shannon Gaddy Shannon Gaddy V1CA: Front row: John Henry. Rusty Proffitt. Tony Estes Back row: James Faulkner. Bobby Howard, Chris Cogsdlll, Man Pams Putting an old school radio back together. Lee Parris reconnects the wiring Shannon Gaddt 164 DECA and V1CA Always busy in electricity class, Tony Estes and James Faulkner work on some headphones. In Mr. Louis Marino’s Fashion Merchandising class. Laura Walk and Lisa Dorrah flip through some magazines to find a suitable style. Shannon Gaddy In Motion Spirit and enthusiasm kept clubs in motion, and ViCA and DECA proved to be no exception. Both clubs pro- vided experience in each field to help students prepare for the future. VICA, Vocational Industrial Clubs of America, taught students who took vocational classes how to become good citizens and serve Laurens County well. VICA, consisted of twenty members who paid dues of $7.00. The officers were: President, Tony Estes; Vice-president, Rusty Profitt; Secretary, James Faulkner; and Reporter. Richard Hill. VICA’s major project was designing and sell- ing Senior T-shirts which sold for $12.00. Mr. Tommy Crenshaw stated, “We help students to be good citizens and we also stress on-the-job safety.” DECA, Distributive Education Clubs of America, helped students in fashion, advertising, merchandising, and other areas of marketing. DECA's major projects included donating presents to the mentally ill at Christmas and helping out by provid- ing displays for store windows. Students who sought careers in marketing or vocational skills found DECA and VICA to be in motion with their needs. Club meetings and spe- cial projects kept members complet- ing tasks and working toward goals. Shannon Gaddy DECA: Front row: Ann Todd. Carol Bennett, Laura Walk. Temple Phltson. Laura Thomas. Kenny Wilhams. Lisa Holland. | iy Dora. Second row: Cynthia Rice. Heather Kirkland. Rene Dom, Mamie Brown. Jackie Craig. Tracy Thomas. Stephon Woodruff. Ange Hill. Back row: Taroslynn Hunter. Daneen Smith. Tracy Tucker. Linda Evans. Bnan Stephens. Scotty Wilson. Pearfma Johnson. Latonya Lagoon Accurate use of the cash register takes practice as Temple Philson and Laura Thomas soon discover. DECA and VICA 165 Lynn St.nllirJ Lynn Stoddard ACTION: Front row: Carfcne Pack. Chad Wallace. Sharon Byrd. Phyllis Boyd. Dawn Young. Steve Sorenson. Laurie Byars. Second row: Wanda Williams. Vonda Hifl, Nina Bryson, Loretta Taylor. Sonia Cunningham. Tammy D. Evans. Jennifer Hobbs. Third row: Jeillyn Smart Stephanie Powers, Necole Woodruff. Temple Philson. Andr6 Latimore. Lynn McIntyre. Kelly Harris. Peggy McIntyre. Tom Phillips Fourth row: Todd Black, Tammy Godwin. Kelly Frady. Alesia Brewster, Mary Meyer, Freda Ginn. Karen Martin. Sharon Gregory. Scott Gilli- land Back row: Janie Owens. Brian Kennedy. Wanda Culbertson. Ashley Revis. Starts Culbertson. Sharon Griffin At the close of an FCA meeting. Lewis Overbay. Caroline Thomason. Keith Overbay. and Esther Overbay discuss the new business introduced at the meeting. Lynn McIntyre 166 FCA and ACTION Kriwi Braat A speaker sponsored by ACTION, David Stanley spoke to the student body in the gym- nasium about the effects of alcohol and drug abuse. During Smokeout Week, Tammy Evans and Sharon Bynrd give out materials at lunch to students on smoking and its effects. While the speaker reviews the old business. Sheri Wells and Keith Overbay consider the possibilities for a new club project. Lvnn McIntyre FCA: Front row: President Lewis Overbay. Vice-President Sheri Wells. Devotion Leader Kate Adams. Secretary Peggy McIntyre. Treasurer Lynn McIntyre. Second row: Phylhs Boyd. Amanda Beasley. Wanda Wiliams. Loretta Taylor. Sebrina Brewster. Amy Jacks. Brooke Parker. Natalie Davis. Amy George. Beth Watkins. Kim Wairen. Stephanie Shooman Third row: C E. Shorn, Andre Latlmore. Nina Bryson. Stephanie Montgomery. Vonda Hill. Steve Sorenson, Danny Medlock. Caroline Thomason. Ruth Pulley. Kathryn Croxton. Val Bennen Fourth row: Knsta Bragg. Stafame Broome. Lynn Stoddard. Scon Gilliland. AJcsia Brewster. Sharon Gregory. Karen Martin. Stacey Wilson. Elizabeth Wilkie. Dawn Banett Sonia Cunningham Fifth row: Michelle Wilson. Deason Smith. Brian Kennedy. Wanda Culbertson. Tracy Hardy. Taylor Stewart. Kim Robertson. Mary Pat Madden. Jim Wasson. Leigh Kirby, Brad Parker. Tammy D Evans. Robby Douglas Back row: Janie Owens. Jeff Thompson. Paul McCraney. Spencer Hughes. Todd Black, Duane Craddock. Tom Phillips, Launc Byars. Ken Burriess. David Gamson. Katy Hassei. Ashley Revis Tracy Walker Setting the Example Raising money for the needy, em- phasizing the problems that teens face, and presenting projects to better inform everyone of their activities — FCA and ACTION linked the students to the community. FCA, or Fellowship of Christian Athletes, inspired young Christians to help the needy. Some events that helped the FCA raise money for the needy included getting funds in a Jog- a-thon and gathering old toys for children of poor families. Even with the many fundraising activities. FCA members still found time for trips to Presbyterian College to listen to vari- ous speakers and for holding a prayer breakfast at the YMCA. Advisor. Bobby O’Rear said, “FCA helps students to engage in Christian fel- lowship, and it reaches students that do not go to church.” ACTION, Active Caring Teens in Our Neighborhood, helped students manage such problems as drugs, al- cohol and peer pressure. Over the La- bor Day weekend, wrecked vehicles were placed in front of the school to remind drivers not to drink and drive. ACTION stressed the concern over the misuse of illegal and legal drugs. In the summer, some members from ACTION attended the Teen Institute on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Flor- ence. S.C., the third week in July. Throughout the school year, AC- TION members worked together to provide assembly programs for Laurens County schools. These as- sembly programs helped young teens to make the right choice about drugs, and it gave teenagers positive peer pressure. Wanda Culbertson stated, “I enjoyed being in ACTION because it sponsored various activities that helped teenagers stay away from drugs and alcohol.” Advisor. Mary Sherlock said. “ACTION helps make young people realize that the use of alcohol and drugs is not commonly accepted.” Both clubs, FCA and ACTION, worked toward providing services for the school and community. FCA and ACTION members helped set a good example for the school. Going over the plans for the Warm Fuzzy Week, advisor Mary Sherlock reviews the work involved and schedules the dates for the project. Lynn McIntyre FCA and ACTION 167 168 FFA Pam Templeton Brushing up before a soil judging competition. Frank Taylor. David Hedden. Stacey Weathers, and George Jordan measure the slope of a certain depth. Bubfa Thorn� Landscaping the grounds. Michael Rook prepares holes for shrubs to be planted. At an FFA meeting Frank Taylor gives a presentation on new agricultural equipment to the membership. Judging for Competition and Fun Scraping away the drainage, Stacey Weathers and Frank Taylor get a clear view of the soil and its depth. Pam Templeton FFA — Future Farmers of America — helped young people gain practice skills and become better leaders for tomorrow. FFA members gained ex- perience in soil judging contests and provided service by planting fur trees around the school. In FFA, members were required to take agriculture classes. During the school year. FFA members partici- pated in a soil judging contest. In judging the soil, members had to know the texture, depth, permeabil- ity, slope, and drainage in the soil. The club members believed in tak- ing charge of the future of agriculture. Officers, president Stacy Weathers, vice-president George Jordan, secre- tary Lance Coleman, treasure Frank Taylor, reporter David Hedden. and sentinel Mike Wilson led club meet- ings and other activities. Mike Wilson commented, “I have learned leader- ship skills that will help me throughout life.” The advisor. Tommy Swartz said, “FFA helps students apply what they learn in class and shows how ag- riculture works in society.” While in FFA, members gained ex- perience in agricultural skills and learned in soil judging contests. With all of this excellent work experience, FFA helped improve the school and the community. Trjcy Walker FFA. Front row: Stacey Weathers. George Jordan. Lance Coleman, Frank Taylor. Mike Wilson. Second row: Matt Craddock. Robbie Phillips. Tommy Edwards. Wilburn Owens. Back row: Wyman Mann, Eric Miller. Lany Benton. As part of a landscaping project to improve the school grounds, Lance Coleman, Chris Hed- den. and Scott Franklin plant shrubs near the rear of the Y-building. E� m Templeton Shannon Gaddy Working On It Cooking, sewing, marriage, and parenthood — all important aspects of independence. Students in FHA- HERO worked hard this year toward improving the individual and family relationships in the home, school, and community. Under the supervision of Mrs. Ann Wallace, club members sold candy bars as a fundraiser; the money raised was used toward the trip to the Southern Living Craft Show in Charlotte, North Carolina. December came along and a Christmas party complete with Christmas decorations and refreshments such as cakes, cookies, chips, punch, and other goodies got people into the holiday spirit. The students and teachers all enjoyed the many treats that had been prepared for them. Monthly meetings were held throughout the year. All of the hard work paid off. In- dividual students set a goal of improv- ing the quality of their relationships with parents, friends and boyfriends girlfriends and worked on it. Shannon Gaddy 170 FHA —HERO Halloween only a few days away and Cathy Coker and Teresa Campbell enjoy the start of the holiday season by carving a jack-o-lantem for decoration. Drawing a slip of paper from Mrs. Ann Wallace. Karen Bell randomly determines the sex of her baby egg. MkIu McMahan FHA: Front row: Mary Bennett. Lat� ha Jones. Tracy Allen Second row: Todd Wilts. Karen Knight. Hope Vaughn. Faith TannehiU. Kristi Thomas. Tina Wilkie. Holly Smith. Tina Wix, Donna Foggie Third row: Wanda Martin. Cathy Coker. Connie Black. Jodie Burton. Lucky Harries. Thomas Wyatt. Teresa Campbell. Becky Phillips. Stephanie Barker. Morukay McGowcn. Sandy Lyda, Lisa Mann. Crystal Mester Fourth row: Pam Madison. Debra Hellams. Angel Lanford. Heather Laughhn. Nancy Griffin. Kim Brown. Sherry Lowe. Chns na Ban. Anna Mims. Anita Jones. Deneice Smith Back row: Lisa Mom. Chester Kinard, Joyce Lange Shannon Gaddy Peggy McIntyre Krwt.i Bragg FHA: Front row: Sandy McNuer, Mandy Brown. Tammie Pennington. Susan Owenn. Mikke Davis. Pam Bramlett. Lisa Barlow, Brenda Woodsan Second row: Sharon Simpson. Lorraine Jefferson. Mary Grant. Wanda Simpson. Linda Evans. Angie Ballou. Karen Hunter Back row: Sebrina Barkley. Tracy Tumblin. Steph Hellams. Ben Anderson. Marylyn Turner. Ivey Gariington Considering the decorations available. Mikki Davis decides on which to use to change the regular classroom into a Christmas celebration. As a fundraiser for the club. Tracy Tumblin sells Tracy Pryer a bar of the World’s Finest Chocolate for a dollar FHA — HERO 171 Kevin Carter Pam Templeton Fifty-fiver Staff: Front row: Lynn Stoddard. Peggy McIntyre. Second row: Rachdle Murphy. Tracy WalkeT. Lynn McIntyre. Carole Putman. Knsta Bragg. Janie Owens Back rote: Robbie Smith. Wanda Culbertson. Bubba Thomas. Shannon Gaddy. Carolyn Cope. Kim Caswell. Todd Black. David Garrison With the use of a ruler. Todd Black keeps lines straight and exact as he draws a layout for the next deadline Lvnn Stoddard 172 Fifty-fiver For their editors’ class at USC Journalism Ads and billing — Rachelle Murphy works to Camp. Lynn Stoddard and Peggy McIntyre maintain accurate records by charting the busi- work on their layouts for the next day. nesses and their status. At i. Shannon Gaddy ’Til It’s Done Taking pictures, drawing layouts, writing captions — chores of members of the yearbook staff. After turning in writing and photography samples last spring, new members were selected and the sixteen member staff was created. This year, advisors Mrs. Pam Templeton and Miss Regina Wort- man and editors Peggy McIntyre and Lynn Stoddard worked to keep the staff busy so all the deadlines could be met. Putting together a 264- page publication under the single theme, “Paint the Town Gold,” re- quired careful planning. “Being on the annual staff involves more work than people think, but we always have a good time,” said senior staff member Wanda Culbertson. The publication required planning organizing, and working — working ’til it all gets done. Lynn Stoddard Relaxed and at work. Carolyn Cope writes captions for approval. Shannon Gaddy Writing down the upcoming events from the afternoon announcements, Wanda Culbertson notes the time and location of each meet- ing. Fifty-fiver 173 To make plans for the upcoming trip to Spain Mr. William Holland and Dawn Barrett go over the schedule. Spanish Club: Front row; Dawn Barrett. Benji Hunter. Deena Owens Second row: Todd Black. Carolyn Cope. Mattie Cook. Alesa Brewster. Cathy Carter. Scott Gilliland. Leigh Kirby. Andi Lynch. Heather Kirkland. Glenda Head Third row: Christine Densmore. Michelle Bryant. Leslie Barbosa. Tracy Hardy. Mtcheal Powell. Bubba Thomas. Sharon Gregory. Gina Jones. Jeff Wilbanks. Fourth row: John Klutz. Chip Swanson. Greg Hindman. Todd Varner. Nita Byrd. Lea Fulmer Back row: Thomas Sulkvan. David Ellison, Joey Henderson. Trey Reavis. Sheila ToOfeon. Christina McKinney. Greg Alexander. Todd Mahon. Ken Bunss Peggy McIntyre Lynn Stoddard Foreign Atmosphere Parlez-vous francais? Habla es- panol? If you could pronounce these common foreign phrases, you prob- ably belonged to the French or Span- ish Club. The French and Spanish Clubs, of- fered to second and third year students only, acted as a social ex- pression for the newly acquired lan- guage. The dues for each club ranged from two to three dollars, and the money was used for departmental needs. Although the clubs didn’t meet regularly, they gave students an op- portunity to be together outside of school. The advisor of the French Club, Mrs. Susan Byars, started the year off with elections for club officers. The French Club saw an increase in mem- bership from about 80 to around 100, while the Spanish Club membership remained about the same with 30 members. The main activities of each club consisted of a Christmas party, spring picnic, and sponsorship of a Foreign Language Day. Students fixed and brought food from France and Spain for the parties. On Foreign Language Day, the students spoke their lan- guage all day for extra credit. These activities gave foreign lan- guage students something to look for- ward to. All in all. the clubs helped to motivate the students because the ac- tivities introduced them to the culture and the customs of either France or Spain. Lynn SuxkLmi Before hanging up a poster for Foreign Lan- guage Day, Benji Hunter stops to share Snoopy's sentiments to ’‘Have a Nice Day!” 174 Foreign Language Clubs Peggy McIntyre To get a jump on writing receipts, Beth Watkins fills in information immediately prior to a French Club meeting. French Club: Front row: President Beth Watkins. Representatives Amy George. Keith Overbay. Angcia Abercrombie. Kim Childress. Scott Nix Second row: Mkrheal Gambrdl. Hugh Brownley. April Grant. Kim Grant. Sonia Cunningham. Stephanie Montgomery. Johnny Sexton. Micheal Wilhs. Jerri Lynn Craven Third row: Keith Franklin. Jimmy Armstrong. Shawn Woods. James Putman. Maty Cooper. Sharon Coates. Taylor Stewart Diane Harcoort Sally Brady. Kristin Crain. Fourth row: Andi Poole. Thomas Stevenson. Sharon Stone. Jill Curtis. Jennifer Hobbs. Dana Lothrige. Paige Long. Brenda Easter Fifth row: Randy Traynham. Ande Kennedy. Sheri Wells. Kim Robertson. Dawn Bogerro. Star Wilson. Tammy Brown. Mary Pat Madden. Jim Wasson. Stacey Wilson Sixth row: Kay Conrad. Stacy Butler, Kim Crowder. Jube Fill. Kim Bonner, Kathryn Croxton. Sam Barnes. Brian Kennedy. Anna Thompson Seventh row: Paul McCraney. Cary Gilespie. Chris Hawkins. Shannon Wham. Robbie Templeton. Greg Marfer. Laurie Byars Back row: Ed Walsh. Dale Nelson. Patrick Ariail. Jeff Thompson. Duane Craddock. Chuck Strickland. Mandy Townsend. Robbie Douglas Kreta Bragg Lvnn Stoddard Peggy McIntyre I The foreign language club has many new projects that April Grant and Stephanie Montgomery discussed at a French Club meet- ing. Only 5 minutes left before the test and Sandy Fewell spends every second reviewing notes Foreign Language Clubs 175 Voting for club officers. Sue Braswell and Shannon Robinson select a president to repre- sent their club. FBLA: Front row; President AJcsva Brewster. Reporter Oneita Brewster. Susan Owen by. Secretary Treasurer Krista Bragg Second row; Tina Sacco. Tnna Williams. Stephanie Ricketts. Tern Martin. Michael Doobtde. Sharon Gregory. Karen Martin Back row. Dawn Bogart. Kami Gwinn. Kim Hurley. Sonya Vaughn. Shannon Robinson. Kelli Mayor Bubha Thomas Gaining for Tomorrow FBLA and FTO set themselves apart from other clubs because they leaned toward the future. Whether in a school situation or in a job situation, students in FBLA and FTO learned valuable leadership skills to help them in the work world. Made up of 30 students, FBLA had, as a prerequisite, enrollment in any of the business subjects. The FBLA members involved themselves in several activities. They held a ban- quet in February and sponsored the National FBLA week in the spring. During this week, students competed at Saluda High School against other schools in several business areas such as speed typing and accounting. The competitive event strengthened con- fidence and encouraged scholarship. Mrs. Terry Freeze stated, “The com- petition allows members to develop self confidence.” In addition to the competition members sponsored a needy child at Christmas, purchasing an outfit and toy for him. Also a leadership organization, the FTO required members to be either a junior or senior. The FTO allowed students to discover more informa- tion about their futures in teaching by actually teaching elementary classes in the spring. Whether in their seats learning or at the chalkboard teach- ing, FTO members had early glimpses into the teaching profession from a new perspective. Members of FBLA and FTO worked toward gaining leadership skills. Learning more about their fu- tures gave each member a better out- look on tomorrow. 176 FTO and FBLA Imn Stoddard As Mrs. Terri Freeze explains the responsibili- ties of each club officer. Kim Hurley listens ready to cast her vote. As FBLA gets ready for the upcoming sales. Alesia Brewster. Sharon Gregory, and Karen Martin listen to sales techniques for promoting candles. To hopefully win a few votes before the elec- tion. Oneita Brewster gives a speech to other FBLA members. To start the FBLA meeting. Mrs. Terri Freeze calls the group to order and introduces new business. Kn«a Bnis FTO From row: Becky Bosbc. Von da Hill. Melissa Mann Second row: Onita Brewster. Sonya Madden. Scott Gtlhland Back row: April Grant Kedra Sullivan FTO and FBLA 177 Worth the Pain Maintaining a 4.0 grade point aver- age, accumulating service hours, and attending meetings — all add up to the qualifications for being a member of the National Honor Society. Consi- dered a high recognition, being in the Honor Society required lots of hard work. Students showed leadership, citi- zenship, and scholarship abilities. The forty students inducted on October 19, 1987. all showed these outstand- ing qualities to be invited as members. These nev members plus the old ones maintained a 4.0 grade point av- erage and put in five service hours each nine weeks. Though this may seem like a high standard for some students, Honor Society members considered it worthwhile. Helping out at graduation, showing eighth graders around the building during their ori- entation, ushering and giving out programs at chorus and band events, and selling Christmas napkins during the holidays gave Honor Society members the opportunity to help out others and gain self-satisfaction. “Being in the Honor Society is a great achievement; it is also a great help for those who want scholarships for college,” said junior Scott Nix. For those interested in college, the National Honor Society placed as a recognition most colleges did not overlook. With the requirements for admission into the Honor Society a rigid line, students worked hard to be a part of it all. Lynn McIntyre National Honor Society; Front row: Chad Wallace. Katura Watson, Ertcne Putnam. Marfa Enos. Tracy Earl, Kim Richards. Suae Richards. Jori Johns. Lisa Trammel. Sarah Watkins. Staria Culbertson. Ryan Smith Second row: Dana Lothridgc, Carolyn Pack. Joey Henderson. Wendy Jacks, Kate Adams, Amy Jacks. Andrea Poole. William Pnnce. Jimmy Taylor Back row: Kathy Halloway. Chnstina McKinney. Rachcllc Murphy Tern Miller. Katy Hassel. Kevin Mi e. Ryan Wnght. Brian Mahon Krista Bra� On the night of Open House, National Honor Society members Missy Arnold and Joey Henderson sell merchandise from the Walden Ed book fair to parents and students. 178 National Honor Society After a day of large sales. Janie Owens refills the dispenser with notebooks, pens, and pencils. Having earned several service hours. Starla Culbertson records them for credit Lynn Stoddard National Honor Society: Front Row: Sheri Wells, president. Lewis Overbay. vice president. Beth Watkms. secretary; Hugh Brownlee, treasurer Second row: April Grant. Nina Bryson, Kim Brownlee, Peggy McIntyre. Steve Sorenson. Jennifer Hobbs. Stacey Wilson. Amy George. Sandy FeweB Third row: C.E. Shortt Janie Owens. Brian Kennedy. Ken Burris. Laurie Byars. KeBy Walker. Brenda Easter. Lisa Fulmer Fourth row: Chris Massey. John Riggot. Elizabeth Wilkie. Mary Pat Madden, Dwayne Craddok. Shannon Wham Back row: Scon Nix. Paige Long, Sheila Tollison. Dawn Meeks. Randy Traynham. Andi Kennedy PejOtV McIntyre Krist.i BntXK Selling chances to win in a drawing for four hardbound classics. Nina Bryson takes April Byrd’s dollar and gives her a registration ticket. The book fair is over but not the work as Beth Watkins. David Ellison, and Amy George take time after school to inventory the leftover books and pack them for shipment National Honor Society 179 Showing off the Key Club project, president Lewis Overbay explains how the Tom-Wat Show Case benefits the club. At the beginning of another Key Club project. Joey Henderson gets David Garrison’s opin- ion on the new idea. Lynn Stoddard Lynn Stoddard Lynn Stoddar 180 Key Club After President Lewis Overbay gives a presentation, Scott Nix. Mr. Jeff Linville. Hugh Brownlee, and Bubba Thomas listen to questions from Key Club members Key Club: Front row: President, Lewis Overbay, Scott Nix. Kelly Walker. Beth Watkins. David Ellison. Amy George. SaDy Brady. Keith Overbay. Shem Wells. Loretta Taylor Second row: Jem Lynn Craven. Lisa Fulmer. Lynn McIntyre. Laurtc Byars. Ken Bumss Third row: Hugh Brownlee. Randy Traynham, And Kennedy. Dana Lothrtdge. Jennifer Hobbs. Taylor Stewart. Kristen Craine. Lynn Stoddard Fourth row: Deason Smith. Michelle Wilson. Ashley Revis. Todd Black. Steve Sorenson. Peggy McIntyre Fifth row: Keith Frankbn. Jim Wasson. Kathryn Croxton Danny Med lock, Joey Henderson. David Gamson. Samantha Roberton. Stacy Wilson Sixth row: Paul McCraney. Matt Caldwell. Greg Marier. Wanda Culbertson. Janie Owens, Bubba Thomas Back row. Lance Robertson. Robby Douglas Tracy Walker Lynn Stoddard The president of the Key Club informs Taylor Stewart. Danny Medlock. Todd Black. Jim Wasson, and other members of their responsi- bilities. Keyed Up Keyed up and ready to go, the Key Club showed Laurens that they were not just another club. The Key Club signified a service oriented club. This club, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, met once a month in the Y-building and had a hand in doing many things for the community. After paying club dues of $8.00, members took on such projects as helping raise money for the new li- brary and tutoring high school students who had a little trouble in such classes as chemistry or math. Members of the Key Club signed up to tutor for courses in which they ex- celled. The Key Club also helped out the school’s appearance. They volun- teered their time to clean up the school grounds. At Christmas, Key club sponsored a toy drive for needy children. Aside from this, they also sold phone books. These phone books included every student’s name and phone number. In addition to all of these activities, baseball con- cessions also kept the Key Club busy. Under the advisement of Mr. Jeff Linville, Lewis Overbay served as president; Scott Nix as vice-presi- dent; Beth Watkins as treasurer; and Kelly Walker as the secretary. Students from every class partici- pated as representatives. The Key Club helped the com- munity in many ways. It helped the students in learning and helped the community by raising money for dif- ferent projects. Attentively listening and taking notes at a meet- ing. Key club secretary Kelly Walker records the minutes for the next meeting. Key Club 181 Tracv Walker A Style All Its Own “Go Raiders!” was the common cry coming from the gym at the Pep Club meetings. Unlike most clubs, this club had no president or other elected officials. Instead, the cheerleaders headed the meeting. The Pep Club, like any other club, held meetings and its members paid dues to join. In other ways, the Pep Club seemed to have a style all its own. The Pep Club, unlike other clubs, enlisted over 1,100 members. Also unlike other clubs, the Pep Club kept every member’s attention throughout the meetings, despite the expected talking and shouting. At the beginning of every meeting, the members were aroused to the tune of the Raider fight song. Next, the cheerleaders rallied for the next game by leading the members in viva- cious cheers. These included Mighty Varsity,” “Rock Steady,” and “Get Fired Up.” Next, the cheerleaders in- troduced teams, did dances, had spe- cial speakers, or did skits. Toward the end of the meeting, everyone calmed down for a moment as the alma mater played. All in all, the Pep Club really showed that Raider Spirit! Senior Karen Shook said. “The Pep Club truly demonstrated school spirit. It gave students a time to be together, to think only about their school, and to have a style all their own. Pcggv Me Inn’ Ah-We're Hot! Yes, we’re red hot — Cheerleaders Kate Adams and Amanda Beasley said as they lead the crowd in an after noon rally in the sunshine. 182 Pep Club Signaling the Raiders as number one. the Ready to send spirits soaring, the Raider pep crowd at the outdoor pep rally sings the final band listens to a reminder concerning the song line of the alma mater. order for the rally. Tracy Walker Just before the Clinton game, the Bon Fire Pep Rally was held, and Carolyn Cope cheered on the crowd as the Red Devil was burned. Participating in the outdoor pep rally. Victor helps the cheerleaders lead the crowd in a rousing cry for victory. Lynn Stoddard Tracy Walker Shannon Caddy Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders Amanda Beasley. Amy Jacks. Jennifer Hobbs, and Taylor Stewart kneel while the Alma Mater plays at the close of a pep rally. To help boost spirit. Stacy Wilson and Michelle Wilson ' step right up” at the outdoor pep rally. PcRKv McIntyre Pep Club 183 As part of her Journalism I class. Lisa As class begins, associate editor Kelly Walker Trammel distributes and sells the Sword posts on the board the Sword and Shield assign- and Shield. ments for the next issue. Raidemews: Front row: Troll Thompson. Trina Tolhson. Kenny Williams Second row: Ashley Revis, Jerri Lynn Craven. Katy Hassell. Taylor Stewart. Judy Timms. Lonnie Long Third row: Both Watkins. Jerry Lyn Smart. Amy George. Loretta Taylor. Kedra Sulbvan. Sherry Kirk. Alex Hooper. Matt Caldwell Fourth row: Kami Gwinn, James Hill, Frick Little, Thomas Sullivan. Fred Paden Back row: Rob Whitesides, Danny Medlock. Greg Mailer. Steve Sorenson. Steven Jobert. Chuck Stnckland. Win Ott Shannon Gaddy Lynn Stoddard At a Raidemews staff meet- ing. Steven Jobert and Matt Caldwell announce plans for the first show. Krista Bra$: 184 Sword and Shield and Raidemews Video and Paper Shannon C . ddv Comedy, drama, sports, acade- mics, social activities — topics for both Raidemews and the Sword and Shield. News productions, on video and on paper, both worked to cover interesting, entertaining, and inform- ative aspects of student life. Raidemews, the school’s T V. program, increased its news coverage and expanded its comic relief. The producer and director, Steven Jobert stated, “The interest and origi- nality of the staff has tremendously in- creased since last year.” As advisors, Elaine Barrett and Pat Childress worked hard to lead the staff towards a successful year. Raidemews staff fo- cused on informing the student body about news and features in an enter- taining way. Several changes took place in the features, news, and sports; the staff dubbed in highlights from Friday football games. Also, the staff started showing video clips and drug abuse commercials. As a printed media, the Sword and Shield, served as a voice for the student body and provided students with hands-on experience in journal- ism. Under the direction of Mr. David Corley and Mrs. Cindy Koon, execu- tive editors Kelly Walker and Dawn Barrett organized staff work and del- egated responsibility. As fundraisers, the staff sold ads to businesses, computer-matches at Valentine’s, and, for the first time, Prom T-shirts. Sword and Shield staff members competed in the S.C. Scholastic Press Association Awards, Story of the Month Competitions, and judging of the papers for yearly ratings. As a ma- jor change from last year, the newspa- per began the use of color in each issue and switched to a higher quality paper. Raidemews and Sword and Shield informed the students of events that took place during the school year. Through quality produc- tions, printed and visual, students kept up-to-date on current events and special school concerns. Lynn Stoddard At an afternoon Raidemews meeting held in the library. Judy Timms. Steve Sorenson. Katie Hassel. Jimmy Armstrong, and Natialie Davis get ideas for the next segment. With deadlines to meet. Jody Mahon and Dawn Barrett work to complete layouts for the newspaper. Sword and Shield and Raidemews 185 As Mr. William Onesty speaks on projects, Nina Bryson and Wanda Williams consider their participation. To prepare in lab. Mr. Mike Mills and Brenda Easter weigh their solution on the balance scale. Computer Club: Front row: Loretta Taylor, treasurer. Vonda Hill, secretary. Ande Kennedy, president: Kevin Massey, co- vice-president Second row: Carolyn White, Iris Wilson. Sandra Booker, Allison Gogins. Thomas Stewart. Robert Sprouse. Randy Traynham Back row: Chip Swanson. Jamie Hamilton. Wanda Culbertson. Sharon Griffin. Kelly Harris. Stephanie Montgomery. Wade Medlin. Tammy Evans Pem McIntyre Pcrkv McIntyre To learn how to insert discs into the computer. Sheryl Jones and Carolyn White watch as her advisor demonstrates. As part of a Biology Club activity on a teacher in-service day. Beth Watkins repeats an exper- iment on enzymes. Pam Templeton Pam Templeton 186 Biology and Computer Clubs Expanding Horizons 9 1 Peaty McIntyre As the age of technological advancements continued, students began to get more and more involved with science and computers. As a re- sult, the A.P. Biology and Computer Science classes created the Biology and Computer Clubs. Both of these clubs offered students interesting op- portunities to further their knowledge in the respected fields. First of all, the Biology Club con- sisted of the newly formed A.P. Biol- ogy class. This club served as a way to recognize the exceptional students in- volved in college-level biology. Under the direction of Mr. Mike Mills, the Bi- ology Club included having special speakers on various biological topics. The Biology Club also participated in the Lander Science Olympiad, as well as traveling to Clemson for the Na- tional Merit Exam. Next, the Computer Club involved about 20 students who were inter- ested in learning more about computers. Meeting about twice a month, the Computer Club enjoyed such fun as the “Computer Dating Game”, which used the computer to match students from questionnaires. Under the direction of Mr. William Onesty, the Computer Club also had field trips to various businesses to see computers at work. Club fees of $5.00 helped buy new programs for the computers, as well as other useful computer software. The Computer Club provided an enjoyable way for interested students to learn more about computers. The Biology and Computer Clubs provided students with the opportu- nity to learn more in their fields of in- terest. Field trips, competitions, and special speakers made up a large part of the clubs’ activities. To make sure they get their lab done correctly and on time. Sam Barnes and Duane Crad- dock concentrate on making an accurate mea- surement and analysis of a solution Biology and Computer Clubs 187 To eam service hours for the Student Council, Laurie Byars, treasurer, puts up new informa- tion at the sign in front of the school. In the Y-building ready for the meeting. Advisors P.L. Pyles and Waltina Young consi- der the upcoming fundraiser. Kim Robertson Presiding over a Student Council meeting, president David Garrison leads the member- ship in a discussion of fundraisers. Tracy Walker Reviewing her notes from the last meeting. Kate Adams, secretary, organizes an agenda for the business at the next meeting. 188 Student Council On a Thursday evening, Stacey Wilson, sec- ond vice-president, checks her records for the upcoming business. With time to spare, Sonia Cunningham, first vice president, organizes her notes from the last Student Council meeting. Lynn SdxkLml Student Council: Front row: David Garrison, president. Sonya Cunningham, vice-president; Stacey Wilson, second vice president. Laune Byars, treasurer. Kate Adams, secretary Second row: Kelly Walker. Nina Bryson. Beth Watkins. Sandy Feweil, James Hill. Robert Sprouse. Tammy Evans Third row: Sheila ToKson. Alesia Brewster. Tracy Hardy. Taylor Stewart. Kim Robertson. Jeff Thompson. Kathryn Croxton Fourth row: Chad Wallace. Necoie Woodruff. Marla Hill. Loretha McNeill. Katura Watson. Earieane Putman Fifth row: Ruth PuBey. Val Bennet. Kim Wanen. Stephanie Shuman Sixth row: Amy George. Ashley Rev� . Danny Medkxk. Caroline Thomason. Elizabeth Wilkie. Natalie Davis Back row: Stepha- nie Montgomery. Sharon Byrd. Loretta Taylor. Anthony Shands. Pratv McIntyre Active and Outspoken David Camion Keeping the students’ wants and needs in mind, the Student Council did its part to make this past year a successful one. Providing such things as dances after games and on special occasions, Student Council gave the students something new to do. “These dances gave students an al- ternative from the same old routine of riding around town on the weekend. It also gave them a place to get together with their friends and have a good time,” said Junior Class President Keith Overbay. For many students the dances were not just a supplementary weekend happening but a source of enjoyment. Another project the Student Council took on was planning Homecoming and the Prom; the outcome gave much de- light to all who took part in it. “If it was not for the hard work that was put into preparing Homecoming and Prom, we would not have had a successful outcome,” said Ms. Waltine Young. The Student Council consisted of an executive council with students from the senior, junior, and sopho- more classes. Officers and represen- tatives from each of the four classes also combined to form a large portion of the council. Also nominated the council, seven members served on the Judicial Council. As a significant representative of the entire student body, the Student Council worked actively throughout the year to com- plete projects and to maintain a voice through student government. Overall the Student Council had a very successful year. By remember- ing the students’ needs for something new and better in mind. Student Council accomplished many things. Student Council 189 Lynn McIntyre Office and Guidance Workers: Front row: Krista Bragg. Debbie Werts. Sheri Wells. Kelly Walker Second row. Michael Gambrel). Tammy D Evans. Dawn Young Back row Meg Thompson. Shannon Fanning. Krista Brats: Krista Bra� : Before the actual school day begins, Renna Holliday. Stephanie Powers, and Todd Zeig- ler talk about the new computer system of checking out books. Answering the phone and keeping track of counselors' appointments, guidance helper Michael Gambrell stays busy during his study hall. 190 Student Helpers Guidance helper Sheri Wells uses her free pe- riod to help answer the phone in the guidance department. By giving a little bit of their time. Shawn Allen and Heather Kirkland, during their 5th period study hall, help out in the office putting insur- ance information in the teachers’ boxes. Library Workers: Front row: Shdethia Cunningham. Tina Schlosser. Samantha Johnson. Stephanie Powers Second row: Michael Temple. Scott Nix. Leeoshish Jones. Back row: Dawn Meeks. Jamie PoterfiekL William Stevenson. Darlington Briggs Lynn McIntyre Hard at Work Krista Bragg Taking time out of a busy schedule, students showed their dedication through working in the office, guid- ance office, and the library. These helpers did many different jobs, such as answering phones, working with the computer, and helping students to find books or to check them out. The office helpers had a busy schedule. They answered phones, signed students in and out, and put notes and papers in the teachers’ mailboxes. The student helpers in the office did work for Mrs. Shelba Ross and Mrs. Sylvia Price, such as filing cards, helping complete the morning report, and delivering it to the classes. They also helped Mr. Mike Lindley with the absentees by checking ab- sences and early dismissals. Office helpers proved useful, often working a full fifty-five minutes. The guidance helpers performed many of the same tasks as the office helpers. They answered phones, took messages, and greeted people as they came to see the guidance counselors. They also had to ring the counselors to see if he she was available for a conference. These workers proved very helpful to the guidance office by keeping everything out front in order and organized. The library helpers had a whole dif- ferent job. They had to work with the new computer, help students find books, check the books out, run off copies for students and teachers, and even check the books back in and reshelve them. Library helpers had much to do learning the procedures for each task, the proper placement of books, and the method for running copies. Helping others, whether in the offices or library, gave the student helpers a time to give assistance. They put in hard work throughout the year and provided a valuable service. Student Helpers 191 “Raider Spirit is showing up at a football game when it’s raining a n (I rot (I a n el cheering your Raiders on to vic- tory. — Janda Mann Painted with Pride While some students spent their time working after school, others chose to participate in athletic activities. Sports — mental and physical preparation and actual competition — formed the basics of the athletic program. Mental preparation — practic- ing and reviewing teams — helped to boost Raider athletics above the other teams. For the Raider athletics, coaches prepared their teams for any situation that might occur. With practicing hard and reviewing team strategies, the Rai- der teams gained the incentive to challenge any team. In an athletic activity, the physi- cal training for a certain sport played an important role in win- ning. Athletics trained in the fall, winter, spring, and summer by lift- ing weights, running, or practicing cheers. It took discipline and quality hours to physically train for a sport. Competition showed the final results of preparation. In athletic activities, competition among athletes in the student body and against other teams motivated students to perform at their very best. Competition helped to bring the student body closer together through spirit and fan support. Sports united students and athletes through spirit. The addition of a new athletic director, Bobby Ivey, also blended many programs. Cheerleaders showed spirit by sell- ing ribbons, buttons, and T-shirts. With the support of the stiulent body and community, the level of the Rai- der spirit soared. Whether competing at home or another school, the Raider tea ms al- ways found a way to defeat their opponents. On thefield, at the cmirse or court, or on tlw track, Raider spirit helped to paint the town gold. Pray M'lmv' 192 Sports— Pailii the Town Gold Ptggy MthUyrf Afternoon basketball practice for Brad Parker, Brandon Brewington, Chris Sullivan, and Marvin Shumpert helps get them in shape for a season of tough competition. Ixui Walsh “Go Raiders! was the cry at a soccer match last year while goalie Jamie Riggins saved the day by blocking his opponent's kick. To keep every player in tip top shape, Coach Atkinson bandages Stanley Stevens' thumb during the Newberry game. Paint the Town Gold — Sports 193 Varsity Baseball I Laurens 20-3 Opponent t 6 Clinton 0 10 Clinton 4 8 Mid-Carolina 5 17 Mid-Carolina 20 9 Mauldin 6 13 Wade Hampton 0 17 Newberry 0 4 Westside 3 22 Pickens 0 9 Mauldin 1 12 Wade Hampton 8 1 Easley 2 10 Hillcrest 0 8 Westside 3 13 Pickens 5 4 Eastside 2 1 Easley 0 10 Hillcrest 0 7 Eastside 2 3 Eastside 4 5 Lexington 4 5 Airport 0 9 Irmo 4 0 Irmo 1 Lim Hauptcitr Jerry Hailey 1987 Varsity Baseball: Front row: Jeff Horger. Bobby Gordon. Brian Mahon. Tony Estes. Charles Daws Sec- ond row: Scott Shumpert, Dale Nelson. Gene Town send. Bnan Spurgeon. Mark Lambert. Dennis Nance Third row: Coach Ed Prescott. Tee Young. Ken Ray. Todd Mahon. Ryan Wright. Bnan Shumpert. Robbie Douglas. Jamie Bums Back row: Thomas Stewart. Jeff Conway. Lewis Mars. James Faulkner Standing on the mound. Lewis Mars winds up for his delivery to home plate. Lisa Hauptcar Concentrating on the delivery. Bobby Gordon gets in his batting stance and awaits the pitch. Pray Mclntvrc To steal second base. Brian Spurgeon concentrates on the pitcher’s actions and Coach Prescott’s signals. 194 JV and Varsity Baseball Awaiting a tum at bat. Dale Nelson, Todd Mahon, Brian Spurgeon. Louis Marsh, and Jeff Horger watch the play in progress. PefcRV McIntyre Waiting on a short hop of the ball. Ryan Wright watches the batter during a Satur- day morning game. JV Baseball Team: Front row: Stephen Todd. Corey Dendy. Bnan Mahon. Michael Douglas. Chuck Cun- ningham. Da no Smith. Bobby Gordon, Jamey Satter- white. Tim Walker. Ryan Wright Back row: Mark Lambert. John Dial. Steve Clayton. Robin Bums. Chris Fleming, Dale Nelson. Tony Grant. Neil Garrett. Phillip McCfintock. Coach Ken Burton Lisa Mauptcar JV Baseball I Larens 10-2 Opponent 1 2 Clinton 0 7 Union 6 3 Union 4 8 Clinton 0 9 Newberry 1 5 Greenwood 0 13 Hillcrest 0 9 Greenwood 0 8 Union 7 4 Union 5 9 Hillcrest 1 5 Ware Shoals 1 Lisa Hauptcai Batter Up! Ball four! Bases loaded! Batter up! American League, National League, and the World Series — all described the sport of base- ball. At home plate, in the out- field, or in the dugout, members of the baseball teams used prac- tice and game time to work toward their winning seasons. The JV Baseball team finished the season as conference cham- pions with 10 wins and 2 losses. The toughest competition was Union, against whom Laurens lost their only two games. Practic- ing from 3:30 until 6:00 P.M. with the varsity squad, the JV’s had strengths in pitching and hitting. Coach Ken Burton stated, “Good attitude with a lot of talent was the key to our year.” Attending a clinic in February at Spartanburg Methodist Col- lege, the varsity squad began its season by watching demonstra- tions and listening to lectures to improve their skills. During the season, Easley and Eastside both put up good games. The Raiders won their fifth consecutive region championship and a record of 22 straight region games; they also defeated Irmo who was ranked 17th in the nation. With 20 wins and 4 losses, the Raiders finished the season as runners-up in the upper-state championship. Other outstanding achievements con- sisted of Senior Thomas Stewart being selected to play in the North-South All-Star game and Coach Ed Prescott coaching in this game. After many tough practices and hard games, the Varsity and JV teams finished the season with increased recognition. Spring, warm weather, and baseball put spectators in mind for a season of competition at the plate. JV and Varsity Baseball 195 JV Girls’ Basketball Laurens 10-6 Opponent 33 Greenwood 32 13 Spartanburg 27 27 Greenwood 26 29 Clinton 22 Spartanburg 31 Clinton 37 22 Mauldin 27 Westside 5 24 Wade Hampton 26 20 Eastside 25 20 Mauldin 22 21 Wade Hampton 20 45 Union 40 Westside 47 Emerald 26 23 Eastside 36 Bubba Thomas Girls' JV Basketball: Front row: Libby Gray. Tina Thomas. Cindy Beasly. l ?a Bagwell. Heather Hender- son. Netta Johnson Back row: Marla Hill. Dotbe Byers. Angie Lowe. Tara Bailey Girls’ Varsity Basketball Laurens 6 17 Opponent 38 T.L. Hanna 67 62 Greenwood 61 42 T.L Hanna 65 30 Spartanburg 49 42 Ureenwood 43 44 Clinton 50 49 Mauldin 40 56 Hillcrest 51 30 Westside 41 44 Pickens 49 51 Wade Hampton 50 29 Eastside 51 53 Easley 58 41 Mauldin 33 41 Wade Hampton 48 52 Easley 50 61 Hillcrest 62 38 Westside 49 35 Pickens 38 40 Eastside 47 33 Wade Hampton 57 196 Girls’ JV and Varsity Basketball After rebounding the ball and moving it After an attempted shot, Tracy Thomp- down the court, Stephanie Hellams goes son and Amy Bolt go up for a rebound up for 2 under the goal against Hillcrest. Bubba Thomas With her eyes fixed on the back of the rim, JV Girls' Basketball team members listen Deanna Ledford sets up for two at the attentively as Coach Ray Croxton goes Hillcrest gym. over some strategy. Varsity Girts Basketball: Front row: Trcll Thompson. Kim Childress. Lisa Spurgeon. Angela Abercombie. Tern Thomas Back row: Stephanie Hellams. Tracy Thompson. Sonji Richardson. Stacey Wilson. Deanna Ledford. Amy Bolt Monroe On the Court Dribbling, passing, shooting — these fundamentals were used by the junior varsity and varsity teams during basketball season. The time and effort put into this season consisted of about two hours, four days a week. During each practice, strengths were promoted while weaknesses im- proved through hard work on and off the court. The junior varsity began with strong wins over their opponents. They were weak at shooting, but with good defense they managed to defeat other teams. They fin- ished off the season with a 10-6 record and 4-4 regional record. The varsity team got off to a slow start, but once they got into the regular season they started dominating their opponents. They beat Wade Hampton, the best team in the region. Through- out the season, Stephanie Hellams proved to be the top scorer and Tracy Thompson led in rebounding. Altogether, the team experienced its ups and downs but ended up with a 6-17 record overall and a 5-9 record in the region. Both the junior varsity and var- sity girls’ basketball teams showed steady improvement throughout the season. Their consistent effort and hustling on defense made the year profitable in spite of their record. Girls’ JV and Varsity Basketball 197 To build up the strength in his arms for basketball. Kevin Paden lifts weights dur- ing training after school. Working to the Top Quickness, outstanding de- fense, and team unity led the boys' varsity basketball team to a very successful season. Over many months the team prepared for the upcoming season, and the hard work paid off with a regular season record of 19-3, a spot in the playoffs, and a ranking of fourth in the state. Beginning in mid-May, the varsity boys' team started tryouts. At this time, players showed their skills to the coaches and attempted to make the squad. When the cuts had been made, however, the work didn’t stop. As the season drew near, the Raiders began practice after school every day. Practices stressed defense mostly, be- cause, as head Coach Mark Freeze said, “Good programs are built around defense.” Prac- ticing everyday helped the team perform better together and keep their skills sharp. The team also participated in a camp at the Uni- versity of Georgia and competed in a summer league at Erskine College. Along with off-season weight training, practice and camp helped the Raiders have a winning season. Many factors contributed to the success of the varsity basket- ball team. Playing well together, good shooting, strong defense, and an overall good team attitude provided for an exciting season from the Raiders. Peggy McIntyre Bryn-ALan Before the second half of the game be- gins. Coach Mark Freeze gives the Raiders a few last minute tips. Steve Owen� In position to draw a charging foul. Brian Despite a good effort. Fred Paden comes Spurgeon concentrates on the next move up short in an inside battle for a rebound of the Spartanburg player. during the Hanna game. Steve Owen� 198 Boys’ Varsity Basketball As Spartanburg defenders close in, Brandon Brewington goes high to launch a shot. Boys' Varsity Basketball: Front row: Fred Paden. Gerald Rogers. Keith Overbay. Willie Irby. Rodd Massey. Brian Spurgeon Back row: Coach Mark Freeze. Brandon Brewington. Lewis Overbay. Kevin Paden. Marvin Shumpert. Brad Parker. Spencer Hughes. Danen Gambrell Lynn Stoddard Boys’ Varsity Basketball Laurens 22-5 Opponent 53 Hanna 35 70 Greenwood 65 63 Hanna 29 66 72 Spartanburg Ureenwood 62 64 35 Clinton 51 76 Spartanburg 78 66 Clinton 51 69 Mauldin 54 60 Hillcrest 63 54 Westside 49 63 Pickens 49 64 Wade Hampton 50 74 Eastside 63 100 Easley 74 86 Mauldin 59 39 Wade Hampton 36 64 Easley 46 74 Hillcrest 85 50 Westside 44 62 Pickens 37 79 Eastside 62 76 Wade Hampton 47 71 Westside 41 63 Hillcrest 101 77 Brooklyn Cayce 74 52 Hillcrest 67 Steve Owens Boys’ Varsity Basketball 199 Shannon Gaddy JV Boys’ Basketball Laurens 14-8 Opponent 46 Hanna 39 55 Greenwood 61 46 Hanna 50 51 1 60 Spartanburg Greenwood 34 62 41 Clinton 32 52 Spartanburg 39 40 Clinton 35 46 Mauldin 33 57 Hillcrest 33 48 Weslside 28 37 Pickens 33 34 Wade Hampton 44 34 Eastside 49 38 Easley 44 64 Mauldin 46 62 Wade Hampton 46 36 Easley 45 57 Hillcrest 44 34 Westside 25 38 Pickens 20 33 Eastside 35 Lynn Stoddard Junior Varsity Basketball: Front row: Philhp McClin- tock. Tyrone Griffin. Jerome Reid. Dario Smith. Chad WaBace, Neil Garrett Back row: Coach Travis Lang- ford. Johnny Wilson. Curtis Wimphne. Andre Laomorc, Tony Grant. Jake Dickens. Herbert Boyd. Steve Clayton In order to get set up for the second half of the game. Coach Travis Langford goes over the game plans for the JV team. 200 Boys’ JV and 9th Grade Basketball Defense! Tommy Spires tries to recover the ball against Wade Hampton. On a breakaway layup, Andre Latimore beats a Hillcrest player to the basket. Ninth Basketball Laurens 4-8 Opponent 49 Woodruff 54 46 Woodruff 50 49 Mauldin 52 43 Wade Hampton 48 50 Travelers Rest 46 31 Northside 41 56 Wade Hampton 27 48 Mauldin 44 58 Northside 63 45 Travelers Rest 48 56 Union 61 45 Emerald 37 Shanrvon Gaddy To prevent a Wade Hampton player from scoring, Brody Ledford and Vincent Todd go high into the air. Ninth Grade Basketball: Front row: Tommy Spires. Scotty Wedman. Ryan Abrams. Tony Anderson Second row: Roy McCall. Dednck Smith. Aaron Fulmer. Todd Seigler. Ronald James Back row: Coach Jerry Green. Ned Andrews. Vincent Todd. James Simpson. Brody Ledford. Lee Suber Through the Hoop This year’s basketball season proved to be one of great sur- prise. The JV and ninth grade basketball teams practiced hard and fought to win. as each player strived to go on to the varsity team in the future. The ninth grade basketball team, under the coaching of Jerry Green, finished with a season of four wins and eight losses com- pared to last year's record on five wins and five losses. The team consisted of 14 players who prac- ticed two to three times a week. Shooting drills and man-to-man defense were concentrated on the most during their practices. The three-point shot proved to be very helpful as one of the new regulations of the ‘87 season. The JV boys, under Coach Travis Langford, had a season record of 14 wins and 8 losses. Thirteen players participated and worked to improve rebounding, defense, and ball handling. Students who made the team practiced three times a week. Working out in the weight room, playing football, and basketball camp helped prepare the players before the season started. They practiced mostly on quickness, outside shooting, rebounding, and ball handling. With these aspects in mind, the success of the ninth grade and JV boys' basketball teams proved evident. They all showed Raider spirit while they played through the hoop. Boys’ JV and 9th Grade Basketball 201 Before beginning practice Judy Timms. Cheryl Calwile. Michelle Wehunt. and Shannon Templeton take time to prop- erly stretch so they won’t pull any mus- cles. Junior Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders: Front row: Chris Abercrombse. Cheryl Calwile. Judy Timms, Shannon Templeton Back row: Lisa Deshields. Michelle Wehunt Margaret McIntyre A Winning Edge With a successful football sea- son completed, students turned their attention to basketball. Basketball cheerleaders began early preparing to compete in tryouts. To be able to tryout for a posi- tion on the squads the girls had to be in good physical condition and maintain an overall “C” average. Cheerleaders attended United Cheerleaders Association (UCA) camp at the University of South Carolina in the early summer. At camp they worked and studied to better their stunts, dances, and cheers. They also learned safety tips for climbing and strategies for fundraising. Under the supervision of Mrs. Mindy Hester, cheerleaders prac- ticed twice a week, usually on Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00 P.M. and on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 4:30 P.M.. At games cheer- leaders proved much practice made a good performance as they dazzled and amazed the crowd and boosted team spirit. By doing their part to boost team spirit, the basketball cheer- leaders kept the interest in basketball high. With all the students behind them, the basketball cheerleaders helped give the teams a winning edge. Peggy McIntyre Lynn McIntyre 202 Basketball Cheerleaders Lynn McIntyre Practicing their pyramid after school, cheerleaders Andi Lynch. Leigh Kirby. Paige Maxon. Sharon Coates, and Vonda Hill help the Raiders to overcome any team. Making a tunnel for the boys varsity basketball team. Sheila Tollison. and Anissa Mosley cheer as the players run through. Micki McMahan Mlcki McMahan Margaret McIntyre Varsity Basketball Cheerleaders: Front row: Anissa Mosley. Lynn McIntyre Second row: Sheila Tollison. Sharon Coates. Leigh Kirby. Peggy McIntyre. Vonda Hill Back row: Kay Conrad. Paige Maxon. Andi Lynch Watching the boys' varsity basketball team shoot layups for their game against Clinton. Paige Maxon. Carole Putman. Sharon Coates, and Kay Conrad decide which cheer to do after warmups. In order for the Varsity Basketball cheerleading squad to be awarded a “Spirit” baton at UCA cheerleading camp. Peggy McIntyre draws a spirit poster to hang in the halls at Carolina University. Basketball Cheerleaders 203 Taking time after school to make spirit banners shows the enthusiasm of varsity football cheerleader, Taylor Stewart. While cheering to the beat of the music at the pep rally. Sebrina Brewster gets the crowd up for the Friday night game. Varsity Football Cheerleaders: Front row: Mary Pata Madden. Stacey Wilson. Michelle Wilson. Jennifer Hobbs. Kim Childress. Dawn Barrett. Mandy Town send Back row; Phyllis Boyd. Sebrina Brewster. Taylor Stewart. Carolyn Cope Jcrrv Hatley J.V. Cheerleaders: Amy Wilkie. Amanda Beasley. Amy Jacks. Tammy Rawl. Brooke Parker. Brandy Garret Kate Adams Helping to boost Raider spirit. Brooke Parker prepares spirit ribbons during cheerleading practice. Tracy Walker 204 Football Cheerleaders Tracy Walker Going for the Gold Practice makes perfect! By spending numerous hours prac- ticing in the afternoon, football cheerleaders worked toward per- fection. During the summer, football cheerleaders, both JV and Var- sity, spent four days, August 5-8, at Furman University in Green- ville. There they received help through new cheers, dances, and proper techniques in pyramid building. Once the football season be- gan, the cheerleaders, under the supervision of Wanda Straw- horn, could be found outside the portables until 5:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays. At practice they worked on cheers for an up- coming pep rally, created new dances, or worked on pyramids. After the many hours put into practices, the cheerleaders looked to Friday nights at the games when they could display their enthusiasm and hard work to the crowd. On designated Fridays they held pep rallies where they lead the crowd with familiar cheers to get them ready for that night’s game. When the regular football sea- son drew to a close in November, girls in ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades awaited tryouts in March. Once on the squad, girls prac- ticed weekly for camp in the sum- mer and for the next school year. During the months of the football season, the 17 members of the cheerleading squad worked go- ing for the gold continually. Shannon Gaddy At an after school cheerleading practice. Michelle Wilson. Amy Jacks, and Jennifer Hobbs perfect the chant “We’ve Got That Spirit.” Football Cheerleaders 205 With 1st and 10 to go, the JV football Lacing his shoes tightly, JV player team’s offense prepares to run a play Rodney Croyle insures steady footing against Greenwood’s defense. and sound support. Junior Varsity Football Team: Front row; John Dial. Cedric Lovetist. David Knowles. John Blakely. Phillip McChntock. Robin Bums. Wllie Harris. Terrence Johnson. Second row; Coach Bobby O'Rear. Coach Charlie Raines. Jerry Dickson. Chns Flemming. Corey Dendy. Kevin Grogan. James Pinson, Enc Barnes. Coach Carl Drakeford Third row: Chuck Cunningham. Andre Broadway, Rodney Croyle. Phillip Hall. Mark Lambert. David Smith, Bryan Ray. Jimmy Taylor Back row: Ryan Wnght. Gene Jones. Russell Thompson. Jason Rush. P T Davis. Shannon Parsons mans uiirii A: � � i :« Jerry Hatley Peggy McIntyre Prepared to stop the Emerald advance, the Raider defense anticipates the up- coming play. Evaluating a play in progress. Coach Travis Langford considers the next strategy for his ninth grade team. 206 J.V. and Ninth Grade Football Learning The ninth grade and junior var- sity football teams started their seasons off by learning new fun- damentals. Although neither team had a spring practice, they worked hard on their basic fun- damentals during the month of August. The ninth grade football team consisted of 27 players. To get ready for their first game of the season, each player had to get the basic fundamentals down. Some of the basic fundamentals were blocking, tackling, and cer- tain formations. The ninth grade played well throughout the sea- son even though their record did not indicate it. Coach Travis Langford stated, “We picked up on the new plays well and throughout the season we lost some close games.” The ninth grade team ended with a 5-5 record. The junior varsity football team Peggy McIntyre Ninth Grade Football Team: Front row: Jerome Reid. Burly Cunningham. Patrick Stringer. Jeff Werts. Ant- onio Anderson. Chris Simpson. Brandon Bodie. Bobby Moody Second row: Coach Kenneth Burton. Mike Nabors. Tod Tucker. Eddie Bohc, Patrick Garlmgton. Ron Cathy. Coach Travis Langford. Coach Charlie Pat terson Back row: Lee Harvett, Stacy Evans. Jason Barnes. Henry Foggie. Rico Cunningham. Joe Parks. Damon Roberts. Ready to make a block, Stacy Evans helps to clear a path for the ball carrier. the New consisted of 23 players. Each player had a responsibility to per- form on and off the football field. At the beginning of the season, the players were concerned with getting the fundamentals down. As the season began, the junior varsity team lost some close games. Toward the end of the year, they made progress each and every game. Coach Bobby O’Rear stated, “This team had a lot of potential that will help the varsity team next year.” The junior varsity team ended with a 2-6-1 record. Through long practices and competition, both teams com- pleted their seasons with pride and determination that will carry over to next year. The ninth grade and junior varsity football teams learned the basic fun- damentals that will help them im- prove. 9th Football Laurens 5-5 Opponent 0 Gaffney 34 8 Clinton 0 6 Emerald 30 0 Southside 6 14 Travelers Rest 0 0 Southside 8 6 Northside 20 14 Hillcrest 8 34 Eastside 0 30 Westside 0 J.V. and Ninth Grade Football 207 With practice still going on, Chuck Strickland and Quincy Cook help Kelvin Byrd repair his helmet. Pushing his way through the Pickens offense, C.E. Shortt runs up the middle for a gain. Peggy McIntyre Varsity Football I Laurens 11-1 Opponent 29 Newberry 6 21 Greenwood 14 20 Clinton 0 29 Easley 15 33 Mauldin 0 14 Wade Hampton 7 26 Pickens 7 51 Hillcrest 3 28 Eastside 0 49 Westside 15 41 Boiling Springs 0 41 Westside 42 Peggy McIntyre 208 Varsity Football About to punt, the special team, Ed Walsh. Jason Parsons, and Jamie Burns, concentrate on their form Peggy McIntyre Discussing a strategy with a player. Coach Ed Prescott gives detailed insstru- ctions. Peggy McIntyre Peggy McIntyre A day like any other for Corey Downs as he ends his school day and begins his afternoon of football Adding Along with the change of head coaches in the varsity football program came a very successful season. For the first time in school history, the Raiders finished the regular season undefeated, as well as earning a ranking of second place among the state’s 4A schools. Replacing Buddy Jennings and his successful years, Bobby Ivey came from Northwestern High School in Rock Hill to lead the Raiders to a spectacular sea- son. Ivey introduced the wish- Quality bone offensive scheme and stressed strong defense. The team had no trouble adjusting to a new coach, and Ivey fit in well among the players. Off-season weight lifting and running by the players helped condition them for the long sea- son. Hard work on the hot summer practice field paid off, however, in the long run, as the Raiders once again dominated play in Region I 4A. (continued on page 210) Lynn Stoddard Cooling off after a long, hot practice, Barry Moses and Mike Wilson talk about tomorrow night's game. On the snap of the ball, the offensive line fires off the ball against the defensive line. Varsity Football 209 Varsity Football: Front row: Brian Spurgeon. Anthony Stands. Tony Mack. Stacey Weathers. Deason Smith. Dwayne Cunningham. Kenny Williams. Dale Nelson. C.F. Shorn, John Anderson. Jason Anderson. Jai Ivey. Willie Brown. Jeff Horger Second row: Chuck Strickland. Staniion Hart. George Jordan. Fred Paden. Ken Ray. Corey Downs. Jeff Thompson. Peny Wilson. Nard Ray. Chris McDowell. Lance Coleman. Terry Hunter. Rob Farrow. Corey Bryson, Coach Ed Prescott Third row. Coach Barry Atkinson. Coach Bill Strickland. Coach Bobby Ivey. Rod Masey. Ed Walsh, Barry Moses. Rick Mathews. Jason Parsons. Steve Hall, Jamie Starnes. David Garrison. Eric Little. Coach John Hendricks. Coach Bo Hawkins. Coach Jerry Greene. Fourth row: Mike Wilson. Keith Overbay. Willie Simpson. Kelvin Byrd. David Brown. Donald Mack. Kelvin Miller. Cain Fuller. Back row: Frank Taylor. Jamie Bums. Stanley Stevenson. Ralph Waldrep. Todd Black. Greg Alexander. Bryant Stevens. Lewis Overbay. Lewis Mars Jerry Hatley Adding (continued from page 209) For the fifth time in six years, the Raiders captured the region championship. The trademark of the team again included an overpowering defense and a great running game. The Raiders ranked among the state leaders in all de- fensive categories, including points allowed per game. The rushing offense ranked high as well, showing the success of the new wishbone attack. Big games highlighted the sea- son as usual, and the annual re- newal of the Clinton rivalry stood Quality out. For the first time in history, the Raiders shut out the Red Devils in a classic 20-0 victory. Other big wins included a win over perennial power Green- wood and the defeat of region rival Westside. Through hard work by the en- tire coaching staff and players, the varsity football program proved itself worthy of praise once again. A new coach and offensive style caught on quickly and a great year resulted. The ac- complishments of the team added more quality to the win- ning tradition of Raider football. As Coach Bobby Ivey looks on in anticip- ation of the snap of the ball, the team practices punt returns. 210 Varsity Football Peggy McIntyre After a dusty play, the defense regroups for the offensive strategy. Monitoring stretching exercises. Coach John Hendricks counts while team mem- bers stretch right and over left. Bryn Alan As the Homecoming game begins, the Raiders run through the cheerleaders banner to a victory over Pickens. A quick break allows Robb Farrow to sit down and grab a drink of water before he gets back into the action. Varsity Football 211 Ready to tee off. John Riggett con- centrates on a perfect swing. After school, eighth grader Lea Bagwell works on smoothing out her putting style. 1987 Golf Team: Front row: Craig Little. Patrick Stringer. Robert Sprouse. Lea Bagwell Back row: Steve Hall. John Riggott. Ed Walsh. Jake Dickens. Jason Elmore Lynn Stoddard Micki McMahan Golf I Laurens 6-12 Opponent 1 189 Union 183 195 Greenwood 165 179 Clinton 185 Hillcrest 157 Woodruff 185 185 Greenwood 170 169 Woodruff 177 183 Clinton 181 175 Greenwood 165 185 Mauldin 155 185 Hillcrest 157 183 Easley 154 183 Wade Hampton 156 165 Union 173 165 Woodruff 171 199 Pickens 174 173 Eastside 167 173 Westside 177 Micki McMahan Practicing for improvement — Jake On the practice green, Rob Templeton Dickens practices his putting at Lakeside chips the ball using a partial swing. Country Club. 212 Golf Following through and keeping an eye on the ball. Stephen Hall estimates the dis- tance to the green. Mickt McMahan jul Weathm Going for the Green At the end of their ’87 season, the Raider golf team had a record of 6 and 12. “This team had the best opportunity and potential to be better than any golf team I have ever coached here,” com- mented Coach Bobby O’Rear. Practice began February 2, and they continued four days a week through May at the Lake- side Country Club. The fourteen members worked individually with regular and wood iron golf clubs on chipping and putting. They played nine holes practicing their skills on the greens and on the fairway. Also they practiced getting out of the bunkers or sand traps. Practices lasted approxi- mately two and a half hours. The team’s strength relied on the young players who worked hard at improvement. Because they fell short in experience in matches, their record was hin- dered. Coach Bobby O’Real commented on this year’s team by saying, “The good work hab- its and excellent attitude of this year’s team are the reasons the team has shown good progress this year.” Improving their skills when tee- ing off, chipping for the green, or putting for a score under par. Practice, competition, and confi- dence took the golf team through a season of tough opposition. Julie Wcathen Golf 213 In competition for the ball. Kevin Wallace blocks his Hillcrest opponent. Waiting to get called in. Robyn Brown, the only female soccer player for the Raiders, and Jamie Riggins sit along the fence and watch the game. Ina Walsh Soccer Laure ns 0-9-1 Oppon 0 Easley 3 2 Union 2 0 Hillcrest 5 0 Mauldin 0 Wade Hampton 10 1 Newberry 2 0 Pickens 7 2 WtrblSlUt? Newberry 0 Eastside 9 Porky McIntyre Soccer Team: Front row: Kevin Wallace. Jamie Hunter. Wesley Lewis. Marc McCarson, Judd Hendrix, Shawn Davis. Gary Cooley Back row: Jeff Foreback. David McAlister. Paul Wilkie. Tim Hartline. Chris Pennington. Curt Sinclair, Maxie Terry. Caine Fuler. Jamie Rigtjns, Coach Carl Drakeford 214 Soccer To put the ball in Laurens control. Jamie Hunter reaches the ball before his Hill- crest opponent has time to kick it. Le« Walsh As the opponent from Easley goes for a goal. Caine Fuller blocks the pass. Lcsa Walsh The No-Hands Sport The seventeen-member soc- cer team worked hard on having a successful year. With this year being only the second of compe- tition for the Raiders, both players and the coach gained ex- perience and skill. With the help of Coach Carl Drakeford, the soccer team in- creased ability in passing, drib- bling, and shooting. They also worked on the basic fundamen- tals of soccer. Even though the team did not attend any camp or clinics, practices lasted an hour and forty-five minutes each day during March and April. One of the main points of concentration during practice and games was learning to maintain control of the ball with no use of the hands. The Raiders finished their sea- son with a zero and nine and one record. Even though the soccer team suffered many defeats throughout its season, the players gained maturity and valuable ex- perience. Coach Carl Drake- ford said, “We are going to start earlier next year and try to be ready when the season begins. It was the best year for the Raiders in three seasons for giving up the least number of goals.” A combined effort of all the members of the soccer team con- tributed to its accomplishments throughout its season. One goalie, one sweeper, three full- backs, three halfbacks, and three forwards worked as a unit to im- prove team strength. L«a WaUh Struggling to keep the lead. Raider members David McAlister, Shawn Davis. Caine Fuller and Michael Buffington block the other team from making a score. Soccer 215 To get the opposing team out, Tracy Thompson fires the ball to second base- man, Lisa Spurgeon, as Kim Childress waits for the next pitch. Softball Laurt ?ns 8-6 Oppc nent 13 Pickens 11 4 Eastside 16 3 Mauldin 22 10 Wade Hampton 0 1 Mauldin 5 17 Easley 11 20 Wade Hampton 8 8 Easley 2 3 Hillcrest 5 9 Hillcrest 11 22 Westside 8 12 Pickens 6 10 U pctcidt 8 13 Eastside 15 1987 Girl� ' Softball: Front row: Tracy Thompson, Lisa Spurgeon, Wanda Knight. Angela Abercrombie, Tracy Thomas, Samantha Robertson. Merrill Boyce Back row: Coetch Kay Monroe. Kim Childress. Stephanie Hellams, Leah Madden, Stephanie Strange. Stephanie Loll Before going up to bat. Leah Madden listens as Coach Kay Monroe instructs her on placing the ball for a base hit. Peggy McIntyre Head On As springtime approached, the echoes of cracking bats, whirling softballs, and loud demands from the coach dominated the sounds of softball competition. On the field facing opponents, the team fielded, batted, and scored. The twelve-member softball team started the season with practice everyday at City Park from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Focus- ing on the fundamentals of this great American game, they set up situations which commonly posed problem areas and worked on them until perfection. Through tough competition, par- ticularly against Mauldin and Hill- crest, the softball team refined its weaknesses and improved its strengths to finish fourth in the region. With last year’s record of 6-8 the goal for the new year was to improve on that record. All members of the team contributed toward making that goal a reality by having an 8-6 record. Coach Kay Monroe stated, “Having an 8-6 record this year, we will again look to improve and try to place in the top three teams in our region.’’ The Raider softball team worked toward dominating the competition. Swinging the bat, catching the ball, or cheering team members, softball team members met the opposition head on. Peggy McIntyre Catch that ball! Stephanie Hellams helps maintain game control as hindcatcher for the Raider softball team against Wade Hampton 216 Softball Peggy McIntyre Peggy McIntyre A word of motivation and constructive criticism is given by Coach Kay Monroe to the girls' softball team between innings. Seconds before the ball crosses the plate. Felicia Spurgeon gets in her batting stance and waits for the pitch while Wanda Knight is on deck. Peggy McIntyre Softball 217 As she plays doubles near the net, Dana Lothridge concentrates on her oppo- nent’s serve. During the afternoon practice, Jeff Thompson confronts the ball with a steady swing. Tennis Team: Front row: Dana Lothrige, Roxanna Bums. Lisa Fuller. Caroline Thomason Back row: Kim Buchanan. Gina Pulley. Kami Gwinn. Ruth Pulley. Sonia Madden. Esther Overbay Girls’ Tennis Laurer is 0-14 Opp )nent 1 Hilicrest 6 0 Wade Hampton 7 1 Greenwood 2 Mauldin 5 2 Thorn well 0 Greenwood Kastside 2 Hilicrest J 0 Wade Hampton 7 3 Thornwell 1 Mauldin 6 1 Clinton 6 1 Clinton 4 1 Eastside 6 Shannon Gaddy Lua Hauptcar PejUCV McIntyre 218 Tennis PcHjy McIntyre Hitting the Courts At the beginning of every year, the girls’ tennis team hit the courts. As springtime rolled around, the boys’ tennis team readied for another season. The girls, with Coach Ray Croxton, finished with a record of 0-14. Under the advice of Coach Bo Hawkins, the ten players on the boys’ team competed for a suc- cessful season. With the girls practicing from 3:30 to 5:00 and the boys from 3:50 until 5:30, hitting the courts everyday made for competitive teams. In spite of the team’s weaknesses of inexperience and the tough competition of East- side, Easley, and Wade Hamp- ton, the boys’ good practice hab- its emerged as one of the team’s strengths. Practicing fundamen- tals included serving, returning, and volleying. The girls’ team consisted of 3 seniors and 9 rookies, totalling 14 girls. Despite the team having nine rookies and facing such op- ponents as Eastside, Wade Hampton, and Mauldin, the team’s strength was shown through the good senior leader- ship. With the record 7-7, the boys finished fourth in Region 1AAAA. “If the players work on their game, we should be even better the ’88 season,” said Coach Bo Hawkins. The girls finished with the record 0-14. Coach Ray Croxton said, “Although our rec- ord didn't show it, with each match the girls got better.” To be competitive, the boys’ and girls' tennis teams took to the courts. Practicing every day they completed seasons facing stiff op- position. Lynn McIntyre Ltu M.tuptcar 1987 Boys' Tennis Team: Front row: Paul McCraney. Tom Phillips. Jeff Thompson, Chad Armstrong. Deason Smith Back row: Coach Bo Hawkins. Todd Black. Keith Overbay, Greg Alexander, Duane Craddock, David Ellison. Todd Rush Boys’ Tennis I Laurens 7-7 Opponent 1 1 Easley 4 0 Wade Hampton 5 5 Pickens 0 2 3 3 Westside 2 0 Easley 5 3 Mauldin 2 I Wade Hampton 4 5 Pickens 3 Hillcrest 1 Eastside 4 1 Eastside 4 4 Mauldin 1 3 Westside 2 In order to perfect her serve. Kami Guinn works on it during an afterschool practice. Full force ahead — Todd Rush hits a powerful serve as Deason Smith waits for the return. Tennis 219 In mid-air attempting to out-jump his As he nears the end of the cross-country Easley opponent, Fred Paden rises high course in Anderson. Richard Craig feels over the bar for clearance. relieved and tired. To the Mark Running, jumping, sprinting, hurdling, throwing — all make up the hard work that the boys’ and girls’ track and cross-country teams put forth in individual and team effort. Although a long, tough season, the teams worked everyday for approximately two hours to develop their skills and build up their endurance. The boys’ season ended with a winning record. The team con- sisted of 29 players, 3 seniors and 8 freshmen. The team had its strengths in sprinters, jumpers, and hurdlers. Among these was Fred Foggie, a sprinter, who broke two school records. Also Tim Smith maintained a record in high hurdles and high jump. Besides the strengths, the boys’ team also had its weaknesses — distance runners, throwers, and pole vaulters. Although weak- nesses, these did not take away from the team. The boys faced their toughest meets against Hanna and Greenwood, a dual competition. The boys’ coaches, Mark Freeze and John Hen- dricks, drilled them on speed, strength, and endurance. “This was a young, goal-oriented team which I enjoyed working with,’’ commented Coach Mark Freeze. The boys’ season ended with the win of the Region Cham- pionship and a record of 20 and 2. (continued on page 223) Julie Weathers Boys’ Cross- Country I Laurens 2-5 Opponent I 45 Easley 15 50 Mauldin 15 30 Wade Hampton 27 22 Pickens 33 31 Liberty 38 Pickens 55 28 Hillcrest 15 50 Eastside 15 Julie Weathers 1987 Boys' Track: From row. David Smith. Chris Bates. Second row. Kenard Ray. Andre Broadway. C.E. Shortt. Tim Smith. Fred Paden. Barry Moses, Rod Massey Third row Gene Seigler. Kevin Pants Fourth row. Ken Bumss. Philip Hall Filth row: Ray Parks. James Armstrong, Bryant Stephens. Russel Thompson. Eric Little. Willie Simpson Julie Weathers Concentration and strength — Barry Moses works hard at an afternoon prac- tice to develop his skills in shot-put 220 Track and Cross-Country Jerry Hatley 1987 Girls Track Team: Front row: Coach Mary Sherlock, Alesia Brewster. Angela Irby, Sherry Kirk. Valerie Bennit. Starla Culbertson. Oneita Brewster. Sandra Adams Second row: Heather Kirkland, Tiffany Smith. Phyllis Boyd. Michelle Hellams. Terry Thomas. Julie Lollis, Debra Mars. Cindy Hunter Back row: Loretta Taylor. Wanda Culbertson. Crystal Massey. Atonya Abrams. Leslie Putman. Stephanie Jackson. Taroslynn Hunter Runners to your mark — as Mr. Tommy Sublett readies to fire the signal for the start of the race. Girls’ Cross- Country Laurens 4-4 Opponent U37) Mauldin W(19) W(Forfeit) Wade L Hampton W(Forfeft) Pickens L W(Forfeit) Liberty L W(Forfeit) Pickens L U29) Hillcrest W(26) L(36) East side W(19) Lisa Haupfcar Track and Cross-Country 221 At the beginning of a cross-country meet. Chris Abercrombie and Lynn Stoddard stick together for the first few minutes of the race. Boys’ Track Laurens 20-2 Oppor lent 56 Greenwood 80 Mauldin 41 69 Hillcrest 89 Clinton 47 Westside 41 73 East side 63 50 Hanna Pickens 26 86 Union Thornwell 56 Belton-Honea Path 59 Wade Hampton 18 85 Easley 51 93 Belton-Honea Path 71 Dixie 6 155‘ Hillcrest 96 Krista BratX Julie Weathers 222 Track and Cross-Country Julie Weathers Going for the distance Loretta Taylor puts her strength behind the throw as she tries for the longest yardage in the track meet against Easley. Cross-country: Front row: Angie McAlister. Lyn Craig. Stefanie Broome. Heather Boggero Second row: Jamie Yarborough. Starla Culbertson. Jenni Munyn, Lynn Stoddard. Dome Davis. Richard Craig Back row: Mary Sherlock — coach. Chad Walace, Herbert Boyd. Ken BurTtss. Andre Latimore. Brent Yates. Victor Hunter IYrkv McIntyre To beat the competition. Kevin Parris uses his running and balancing skill to clear the bar in the pole vault event. Loosening her hamstrings before a track meet against Easley. Latonia Abrams stretches out using a hurdle. Girls’ Track I Laurens 10-4 Opponent 1 36 Greenwood 91 96 Eastside 56 27 Westside 100 j 69 Belton-Honea Path 77 Dixie 10 53 Hanna 74 901 2 Easley 36 « 2 115 Wade Hampton 7 78 Clinton 49 110 Thomwell 16 1061 2 Union 19 2 76 Belton-Honca Path 51 106 Hillcrest 14 116 Pickens 12 Just minutes from the finish line. Jenni Munyan and Lyn Craig pace themselves for the race. Lvnn Stoddard To The Mark (continued from p. 220) Besides the boys’ track team, the girls also did extremely well. Consisting of 24 players, 1 senior and 17 rookies, the girls had to practice 2 to 4 events each day. They competed in the same events as the boys. Even though the team had little experience in several events, they worked es- pecially hard in their meets against Mauldin and Westside, their toughest competitions. “These girls were enjoyable to work with because they were hard workers. They could have a good core for the future if they return. The Region record was better than I had anticipated in pre-season and that made me very proud of them,” stated Coach Mary Sherlock. Cross-country also put in long hard hours running. The mem- bers practiced from 3:30 to 5:15 everyday after school from Au- gust to November. This year was the third season under the coach- ing of Mary Sherlock. The teams finished off their seasons with records of 2-5 for the boys and 4-4 for the girls. The girls team went on to state and ended their season by placing third in the region. The boys’ and girls’ track and cross-country teams faced many competitions. Endurance along with strength put runners to the mark, ready to go, and in compe- tition. Track and Cross-Country 223 With the score 8 to 3, Lisa Spurgeon re- With only a few seconds left before the turns the ball to her opponent in hopes to match. Miss Kay Monroe explains last score another point. minute strategies. Over the Top Time, patience, and team ef- fort took top priority in the sport of volleyball. Practice began in August and lasted for two hours each day. All of this preparation readied each member for the fun- damentals of passing, setting, spiking, serving, defense, and offense. Volleyball had a taller team than in the past. Also nine return- ing players gave them a good nucleus to begin their season. “Although the team had the players and the skill level, they didn’t have the mental attitude to beat the best teams, ” according to Coach Kay Monroe. The team ended the season with a record of twelve and seven and finished third in the region. Rhonda McDowell was named All-Region. Coach Kay Monroe said, ‘‘Volleyball is such an un- usual sport. The momentum swing from team to team was tremendous. If a team has the correct mental attitude then an opponent’s big play won’t take them down. The hard part is keeping the attitude through all matches.” Working hard during the vol- leyball season gave the ability to come back with a winning atti- tude. Being tied third for the re- gion led them to strive harder to place higher. Mary Sherlock 224 Volleyball Tracy Walker Mary Sherlock Volleyball I Laurens 11-8 Opponent 1 I 15.12.5 Spartanburg 13.5.5 15.15 Greenwood 8.12 16.14. Spartanburg 14.16. 15.7.10 13.15.15 15.15,15 Clinton 3.6.5 15,15,15 Greenwood 1.4.0 12.6 Mauldin 15.15 12.5 Eastside 15.15 6.4 Pickens 15.15 15.15 Wade Hampton 2.6 1 15.15 Westside 6.3 15.15 Hillcrest 8.5 15.15 Easley 8.7 15.5.16 Mauldin 8.15.14 8.12 Eastside 15.5 15.15 Wade Hampton 5.7 1 10.6 Pickens 15.15 15.15 Westside 5.6 15.15 Hillcrest 11.5 15.10.15.15 Easley 8.15.5.1 | Jerry Hatley Volleyball Team: Front row: Kendra Sullivan. Amy Boh. lisa Spurgeon. Sophie Smith Second row: Anna Thompson. Behta Irvy, Donna Lagroon. Tracy Thomp- son. Latash Evans Back row: Coach Kay Monroe. Leah Madden. Rhonda McDowell. Sheryl Jones. Amy Mims Mary Sherlock After school at volleyball practice. Lisa Spurgeon. Sheryl Jones. Donna Lag- roon. Leah Madden. Anna Thompson, and Belita Irvy practice spiking. While waiting on the opponent to get ready. Sheryl Jones prepares to serve the ball. Volleyball 225 Going for the Pin The Bruise Brothers — also known as the Laurens Wrestling team — wrestled the season under the coaching skills of Head Coach Billy Strickland, Coach Wayne Reeves, and Captain Lance Robertson. With only thir- teen weight classes and over twenty boys on the team, much competition went into practices as well as actual competition. Raider wrestlers practiced three times a week if they had two matches and four times a week if they had one match. Wrestle-offs were held once a week. In these contests everyone in the same weight class wrestled to deter- mine who would wrestle in their particular division for the entire week. During competition against other schools, a short warm-up was followed by a prayer starting off the match. Preliminary matches began the competition and then the actual wrestling began. Each competition con- sisted of three two-minute pe- riods in which each participant tried to get a pin. Although wrestling demanded hard work, its popularity con- tinued. “It is hard work, but it is fun. You can learn to control your body, to think on your feet, and to defend yourself if needed,” stated Junior Shannon Wham. Going for the pin, each wrestler competed against teammates and later opponents to gain ex- perience and strengthen skills. Lynn McIntyre 226 Wrestling Just before pinning his opponent. How- ard Hill holds the contender on his back as the referee counts out Howard's back points. To start the match. Shannon Wham stays in contact with his opponent from the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind. Wrestling Team: Front row; Van Hughes. Brian Falk ner. Rick Matthews. David Knoutes. Chad Armstrong. Lance Robertson. Kenny Williams. David Garrison. Billy Boston Second row: Tnpp Godwin. Shannon Wham. Jason Rush. Fred Perry, Terrence Johnson. David Smith Third row: Keith Grogan. Cain Fuller, Todd Willis. Howard Hill. Tony Mack Back row: Pat- rick Anal. Jason Barnes. Coach Billy Stnckland Lynn McIntyre Peggy McIntyre To begin the match at Mauldin. Lance Robertson and his opponent shake hands. Wrestling Laurens 13-2-1 Opponent 63 Christ Church 12 36 Woodruff 36 49 Pickens 24 49 Greenwood 16 38 Mauldin 40 Union 21 25 Chester 41 67 Christ Church 0 48 S.C.S.D.B 20 40 Woodruff 17 54 Hillcrest 15 50 Greenwood 12 49 Westside 18 19 Eastside 61 Wade Hampton 12 Before practice, stretches help Chad Armstrong and David Knowles keep in shape and muscles loose. Practicing wrestling techniques. Keith Grogan tries to escape from Fred Perry. Wrestling 227 “Our student body paints the town gold by showing our Rai- der spirit. VVV buy clothing with the school colors; we put signs and banners up with the school name; and we have a place in the Laurens Adver- tiser for im- portant news about football, the band, and other important news that goes on at school. — Jcanine Thomas Painted with Enthusiasm Buying spirit ribbons, candy canes, yearbooks, and newspapers showed just a few of the ways students supported their school. From the playing field to the school publications, Laurens area busi- nesses, civic clubs, a nd booster clubs once again painted the town gold by earning support from both the school and the community. Teachers served as coaches arid club advisors, and school clubs helped out by serving lunch, clean- ing up the grounds, and raising and lowering the flags. The Pep Club members showed support through tremendous attendance at athletic events. G-A-M-E-S spelled strong attendance for Raider teams as their winning tradition con- tinued. From pizzas to Christmas items, the performing arts sold a variety of fundraising items. Attendance at concerts, three for the chorus and one for the band, demonstrated community spirit. Because of encouragement from the community, the school grew and improved to belter serve Laurens. Students and faculty continued to paint the town gold with en- thusiasm. Filling out a vehicle registration card. Randy Traynham buys a Raider parking sticker so he can legally park on the school parking lot. To show her spirit as a foot hat! cheerleader. Brooke Parker paints a sign in the gym balcony to support the Raiders. 228 Support — Paint the Town Gold I.ynn Stoddard Parades, displays, and special foods to entertain Meg 'Thompson and Koxanna Burns as they enjoy the activities on the public square during the POP Jubilee. l.ytn Mdntsrr While the I os tens' representative was showing the rings at lunch, Ray B rid genian takes advantage and has his finger fitted for his elms ring. Paint the Town Gold — Support 229 Patrons Adair Apothecary The Beauty Hut Dr. Byron Brown Green’s Body Shop Home Store 4 Dr. Thomas E. Jenkins McAlister and McAlister McCullough Insulation and Electric P T Hardware Pete’s Drive-In Dr. Smoak Towsend and Thompson WLBG Radio Dr. James E. Yarbrough 230 Support Classic Outdccty dvectising P O BOX 924 • LAURENS, SOUTH CAROLINA 29360 (803) 984-3597 Support 231 Compliments of National Honor Society the Saving Place Sears 911 East Main Laurens Phone: 984-2583 Just Hair Laurens Auto Supply Styling Salon NAPfl Super Cut and Styles Wolff Tanning Systems 30 Lucas Avenue Laurens 125 East Laurens Street Phone: 984-5613 Laurens Phone: 984-2526 Roebuck and Company “Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back.” 220 West Main Street Laurens Phone: 984-3561 232 Support Ready to head home in her cool car, Leigh Kirby checks her notebook to make sure she has her homework assignments. Lynn McIntyre Quality Auto Parts Service 211 Fleming Street Laurens Phone: 984-2591 Baldwin Buick — GMC Trucks, Inc. Sharon’s Flower Shop 228 Church Street Laurens Phone: 984-3522 BUICK Cooling Down Hey Dude! Nice shades! No! Not sunglasses! Car shades, the hottest fad in keeping cool. Car shades were found in windshields all across the nation. They looked so cool everyone wanted one, and at only $5.00, anyone could buy one. Car shades topped off any type of car; for the sports’ car, the sporty sunglasses; for the family car, Garfield; and for the fun- loving jeep or truck, favorite athletic teams. Though they came in different designs, they all looked cool. Car shades finished the look of any car. They cooled the cars off along with heating up the cars’ looks. Eagle Enterprise Anderson Drive Laurens Phone: 984-2224 630 North Harper Street Laurens Phone: 984-3576 Support 233 Beden Baugh Products, Inc. Moulded Fiber Glass Products Route 2 Box 152 Laurens Phone: 682-3136 Public Square Laurens Phone: 984-3112 Faded and In Old, wom, tom . . . brand new blue jeans? Acid washed jean clothing, the newest look in denim, came in colors of blue, black, gray, and even green. Girls everywhere wore acid washed pants, shirts, skirts, jackets, and pocketbooks of all sizes while boys wore acid washed pants and jackets. Bleached out, these clothes gave a sign of being cool. The key factor in deciding which piece or pieces of cloth- ing to wear depended on the prices rang- ing from $12.00 to $40.00. Students wore these clothes as a whole outfit or with other clothing. After rushing to the stores to buy these “faded out” clothes, students wore their new fashions at school, on dates, or just to paint the town. Acid washed clothes, the new fashion item wom on any occa- sion, anytime of the day. Sporting the latest jean fad, Michelle Hellams checks her assignment on the board before leaving for her next class. Lynn Stoddard Joe H. Kirby 919 West Main St. Laurens Phone: 984-4925 Rod Knight North Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-0404 234 Support UJayside CJallery Collector prints Custom Framing Balloons for Every Occasion 114 Court Street Laurens Phone: 984-7211 Foggie’s Barber Shop Green Street Laurens Phone: 984-9982 Josten’s Jewelry Fine Arts Division 917 West Main Street Laurens Phone: 984-0618 Laurens County’s only Full Service Sporting Goods Store Serving All of Your Athletic Needs The Hub Congratulations to the Class of '88 Church Street Laurens Phone: 984-4013 Scholastic Products Lynn Avenue Laurens Phone: 682-3203 tElje Putted gencg, 3lnt. 110 West Main Street P. 0. Box 1025, Laurens, S. C. 29360 Telephone (803) 984-4548 HERBERT ADAMS „ President otYVl Laurens County Since 1913 JIM COLEMAN Asst. Manager Support 235 Controversial advertisements caught the eye of Caroline Thomason as she did leisure reading in Teen magazine. Propaganda or truth? Advertisements of the 80’s both informed and deceived. With increased technology and liberal views of acceptable standards, advertisers capitalized on trends, fashion, and sex. No longer was any tactic beyond use. For students, ads showed new items available for sale, the fashions accepted by critics, and technological advances easing complicated lifestyles. The gull- ible consumer believed every word in print and was easily led to buy any product — useful, frivolous, or trendy. Reading consumer magazines, talking with other owners, and testing the product themselves, wary buyers cautiously evalua- ted each product before purchase. Advertising on television, in mag- azines, and on billboards kept buyers up- to-date on new products available on the market. Careful analysis of expensive products led students to informed decisions concerning products and ads of the 80’s. Peggy McIntyre Ads of the 80’s The Palmetto Bank P.O. Box 49 Laurens Quality — Reliability phone: 984-4551 Since 1938 J. Herman Power Company Greenville Highway Laurens Phone: 682-3652 K W Alloys Recycling Resources P.O. Box 721, Laurens Harold Kennedy Office Metal Warehouse Highway 76 East Scrap Yard 100 Brooklyn Avenue Phone 682-3020 236 Support THE TORRINGTON COMPANY Clinton Bearings Plant The Best People Make the Best Products at Torrington An industry leader in bearings and precision metal products. We serve the world from our South Carolina Plants in Clinton, Union, Walhalla. Honea Path. P.O. Box 667 Clinton Phone: 833-0210 An Equal Opportunity Employer M F Support 237 Woods Edge Gift Shop 120 Woodlawn Dr. Laurens Phone: 984-6632 LAURENS FURNITURE LAURENS INSURANCE SERVICE, INC. for insurance . . . . . . and service 905 N. Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-6723 120 E. Main St. Laurens Phone: 984-7913 Angie Grizzle Hair Stylist Gwinn’s Siding Contractors Designeiis Vinyl + Aluminum Siding Boxing Covered Storm Windows + Doors Awnings Carports Patio Covers Replacement Windows Laurens-Clinton Hwy Route 3 Gray Court Phone: 876-2522 Laurens Phone: 682-3261; 682-3824 Broodus Gwtnn Laurens Plaza Bakery Laurens Plaza Laurens Phone: 984-2211 Bill Taylor’s uni n Delivery Unit 304 N. Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-4589 900 Hillcrest Dr. Laurens Phone: 984-5032 New Location for Dining Highway 76 Laurens 238 Support Lynn Stoddard In Top Condition The 80s brought forth issues of health. Everyone got caught up in the health craze. Vitamins became a big part of fitness. Many students, especially athletes, took calcium supplements to help mend bones or to make them stronger. Other students took vitamins such as Vitamin E for the skin. Vitamin C, found in such foods as carrots, orange juice, or raw cabbage, was taken by all students for example to fight away the common cold. Green leafy vegetables, fruits, and carrots helped improve students' eyesight and also aided in normal growth and development of teeth and bones. Local drugstores such as Eckerds or Revco sold vitamins over the counter. For a greater variety of vitamins, some students went to Adair's Apothecary or Laurens Drug — both located on West Main. As the 80s brought up important issues concerning the body, exercise was also needed to keep a healthy body. As students found the options to improve their physical condition, vitamins were taken to keep the body in top condition. Laurens Nursing Center Consider Nursing — the caring profession A Subsidiary of National HealthCorp 301 PINE HAVEN STREET EXTENSION TELEPHONE (8031 984-6584 Lynn McIntyre Support 239 Harris Auto Parts, Inc. Lavonne Shopping Center Laurens 984-6521 Air Conditioners • Color TV • Room Phone Service Henry Laurens Motor Lodge 76 ByPass Laurens CLASS RINGS By Artcarved Gold Lance Gambrell’s Jewelry Store 108 E. Public Square Laurens, S.C. 29360 (803) 984-4241 Robert Gambrell Owner 104 W. Main Street Clinton, S.C. 29325 (803)833-4208 Dub Gambrell Owner American Express Bank Americard Master Charge Phone 984 3524 Manager Syrfvenle M Wilkie Abercrombie and McGowan L L Office Supply, Inc. Attorneys 117 Caroline St. P.O. Box 32 Laurens Phone: 984-4545 123 Fleming St. Laurens Phone: 984-2521 Toll Free 1-800-532-0132 Access code 253967 114 North Broad St. Clinton Phone: 833-2521 Best Wishes Class ol '88 Skate-Away Laurens-Clinton Highway Laurens Phone: 984-7254 Best Wishes to the Class of '88 Mr. Chip Gasoline 502 North Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-2818 Convenience and Food Store 7 days. 7 A.M.-12 P.M. Stockman Oil Co. Sara Rhodes, manager 240 Support Serving Laurens County Since 1970 Earl Thomason Jewelers .aAIVv Hickory Point II 103 Exchange Dr. Laurens Phone: 984-2758 Donald W. Haupfear Earl Thomason Public Square Laurens Phone: 984-7223 Jeff Thomason 131 S. Broad St. Clinton Phone: 833-2483 Open 7 Days6:00 AM I 00 AM Hot Dogs — Beer — Groc — Picnic Suppfces Pishing Supplies Jim Nelson Ford-Mercury, Inc. Handyman Market For those who care Demand the best. FORD MERCURY Clinton Hwy. Laurens Phone: 682-3111 Main Street Waterloo Phone: 677-3537 Fill your orders for patios, decks, piers, and plumbing supplies in Waterloo. LAURENS CLEANERS Laurel Street Laurens Phone: 984-6423 Complete Dry-Cleaning Service Lynn Stoddard Fast-fix food made its way into the lunch program as Kelly Walker buys nachos and cheese for a snack. Got a Sec? Got ten minutes? Now make dinner. Impossible? Not anymore with all the fast-fix foods on the market today. Hi-tech no longer applied only to sci- ence, it now included food. Families with microwaves no longer ruled the ten- minute meal. Foods found at the local supermarket made it all possible. There was a variety of fast-fix foods for all types of people. For the calorie- counters Lean Cuisine and Already Salad were among those foods to choose from. For those people not counting calories, TV dinners, instant soups, rice, and other frozen foods were available. These food items were used to make meal preparation less of a chore. Students with hectic schedules and busy mothers needed a time-saving way of getting a balanced meal. Taking full advantage of these foods, students made fast-fix foods a part of their routine. Support 241 Our Name is Our Commitment to Quality bryn-alan studios photography 1417 Laurens Rd. Greenville Phone: 271-0666 242 Support Lisa Boyd Pam Smith Kelli Coleman JUS Stephens Cleaners Dry Cleaning 103 Sullivan St. Laurens Phone: 984-7333 Hair Designs 1050 S. Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-2622 Self Cleaners Laundry N. Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-3611 Caring — Our Way of Life St. Joe Paper Company P.O. Box 469 Highway 221 Laurens Phone: 682-3272 See us when you graduate Laurens District 55 High School [ Lynn Stoddard Make It for a Friend Tie ’em! Braid ’em! Loop 'em! The latest craze to hit the school. What are they? Friendship bracelets! Who started the craze? No one knows! Students do know, however, that they spell out fun in wearing and designing. Colorful, imaginative, and stylish described these bracelets. Pastels, purples, or red hots; wide, narrow, or delicately thin; zig zag de- sign, solid color, or striped patterns — friendship bracelets expressed individual personalities. Friendship bracelets showed students’ own personal style. Made of anything from leather to string, friendship bracelets — a must for everyone. Whether wearing one or twenty, friendship bracelets presented the hottest craze around. With a few extra minutes left before the bell rings. Adelle Rankin uses her clipboard to hold the string so that she can braid a bracelet for a friend. Support 243 No One Under Eighteen If a student tried to go to the movies or to his favorite video store after October 1, 1987, most likely he met someone who checked his identification. Last year the state enacted new, stricter laws concern- ing pornography. Movies with “R” ratings received restrictions. Also some “PG and “PG- 13” rated movies could be restricted if they contained nudity or sexually explicit scenes. If a person broke this law, a $10,000 fine or time in jail could result. In video stores, a person had to be 21 to rent a “X” rated movie and 18 to rent an “R” rated movie. This new law came directly from a rec- ommendation of the National Pornog- raphy Commission. Many students objec- ted to the new law because it put an end to “R” rated weekend movies such as Risky Business, The Lost Boys and Friday the 13th. Senior Kelly Walker stated, “I be- lieve keeping seventeen year olds out of movies they have been able to see in the past is really unfair.” However, the state maintained the new law can have positive results if it is given time. So. students will just have to wait un- til they’re 18 to view an “R” rated movie. Carefully checking identification. Mr. Ray Pitts, manager of the Oakes Cinemas sells Brad Parker and Leigh Kirby tickets to view a PG-13 film Whiteford’s By-Pass 76 Laurens Phone: 984-7512 Rabon Creek Rural Water District Hwy. 221 Madden Station P.O. Box 1006 Laurens Phone: 682-3250 682-3259 first Union Nation� 1 Bank of South Carolina Banking )11tcts Stiitondr Mnntvr FHK � 1987 First Union Xulmnul Hunk of South Carolina 244 Support Laurens County Advertiser 218 West Laurens Street Laurens Phone: 984-2586 Sherer’s Body Shop Free Estimates Body Fender Repair 103 Green St. Laurens Phone: 984-4311 Peggy McIntyre Working to complete the Mr. Sun paper. Patrick Ariail stacks them and counts the number of copies before circulation. Souvenir Plants Cut Flower Arrangements Bud Vases Corsages, Boutonnieres Wedding Arrangements Equipment Rental Floral Plants Bedding Plants Poinsettias Foliage Plants Ferns, Geraniums Flowering Pot Plants Rt. 1 Laurens Phone: 682-9244 Free delivery in Laurens to hospital, schools, funeral homes, nursing homes, and churches Support 245 Lowry Mechanical, Inc. P.O. Box 162 Laurens Phone: 984-2589 With custom fabricated metal products, mechanical equipment, piping, machining, and energy management. Lowry Mechani- cal. Inc serves a wide variety of industrial and commercial companies Metal Fabrication Heating Air Conditioning Air Filtration Management Mechanical Maintenance Mechanical Construction Energy Management Boiler Room Service Industrial Piping 246 Support Established 1886 M.S. Bailey Sons Bankers P.O. Box 449 Laurens Phone: 984-0431 f PONTIAC Smith Pontiac-Cadillac Inc. 229 E. Main St. Laurens Phone: 984-7812 984-6581 Cadillac • USDA Choice Steaks Cut Fresh Daily • Enjoy our 50 item Garden Fresh Salad Bar 571 N. Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-0485 PURSUIT or EXCELLENCE The Gilliland Plant 1108 Church St. Laurens Phone: 682-3115 A Division of Z , MILLIKEN Support 247 Compliments of DINNER 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday Hillcrest Drive Laurens Phone: 984-6525 Highway 221 South Laurens Balance It All So much to do, so little money, so little time . . . students filled their weeks and weekends with homework, jobs, dates, sports-related activities, watching movies, shopping, going out to eat, and simply being with family and friends. Many students earned their money, and others simply got money from their parents. Usually, as soon as a student received money, he spent it. A student required money at school; it was spent on lunch, school supplies, and club and extra- curricular activity dues. Money was also spent on clothes, accessories, games, dat- ing, movies, gas, saving, and special things for that special someone. Time was extremely scarce for the student. So much to do and little time could have been considered a problem for many students. Seven hours Monday through Fri- day were spent at school; furthermore, students involved in extra-curricular activi- ties gave more than seven hours a day. Part-time jobs also took up many hours of the students’ weeks. After getting home from school and work, students spent hours studying and simply being with family. Volunteer work such as helping with day care, being a candy-striper, and all sorts of other job-related activities took up students’ weekends and some hours during the week. Church on Sundays, Wednesdays, and church youth groups took up a great deal of the students’ time as well. Students learned the value of time and money for balancing their array of activities. The students’ endless expenses were ex- tremely challenging. Any spare change and spare time proved precious. Lynn McIntyre Poster due tomorrow! To complete his assignment for science class. Dwayne Cunningham purchases poster paper and other supplies. 248 Support Lloyd’s of Laurens Commercial Printing • Professional Printing Service • Diverse Product Offering • Competitive Pricing Church St. Laurens Phone: 984-4313 MIG TIG Welding Electric Acetylene STEWART’S WELDING Portable and Stationary Complete Fabricating Service Wattsville Drug Company 24 Sirrine St. Laurens Phone: 984-3579 Route 1. Box 208 Enoree Phone: 969-2743 979-2709 Dan Stewart Owner R.T. Smith Hardware Route 5, Box 1464 Laurens Phone: 984-3864 Micki McMahan AV Keith Blore Builders Route 3. Box 650 Laurens Phone: 682-3961 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION Working for the summer, Eric Blore helps complete the Video King Building on North Harper Street. Support 249 It matters! Always look for a USA label when you shop for clothes and other textile products like sheets, towels, carpet and table linens because it matters in many ways to all of us. “Made in USA” textile products are your best shopping value. STEVENS P.O. Box 129 Laurens Phone: 984-2571 250 Support Stephen H. Crow, DMD Gntuiy- Irr! ml and Gary F. Crow, DMD Hogan Realty 518 S. Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-2623 Box 269 North Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-3511 Each office ts independently owned and operated When you think of money . . . think of us! Heritage Federal Savings Loan Association Ed’s Superette Complete Line of Groceries Ice, Fresh Produce Bait, Fishing Supplies Fireworks Gasoline, Oil, Kerosene Open Daily 6:30 AM-10:00 PM Vehicle Inspection Station Notary Public Washerette Rt. 1 Waterloo Phone: 861-2887 W. Main St. Laurens Phone: 984-4581 Also Belton. Ware Shoals. Simpsonville The Curiosity Shop 115 N. Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-6914 Member FSL1C f ihebest Ball-Incon Glass Packaging Corporation 1 Catherine St. Laurens Phone: 984-2541 Support 251 F ELECTflMCS, INC, Radio hack || DIVISIOII OP TANDY CONDONATION Phone: 984-2044 Chris Frantz Congratulations Fifty-fiver staff We did it!! You did a great job! Thanks, Lynn and Peggy editors GOLD KIST, INC. Farm and Garden Supply Phone: 682-3195 Greenwood Highway Laurens Owner Manager uj- MYFRS HUNTS ROBERTSON SUPPLY CO. Rt. 1 Laurens Phone: 682-3920 THE KENNEDY MORTUARY INC. y Whirlpool LAWN AND GAHOt EQUlMUtNT West Main Street Laurens Phone: 984-4535 Frank E. Teague, Manager 124 E. Main St. Laurens Phone: 984-3051 HONDA OF LAURENS Genuine Parts Service Insurance HEMBREE’S FURNITURE DRAKE FEED SUPPLY COMPANY Complete Line General Electric 108 Silver St. Laurens 659 N. Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-7331 Appliances Parts Complete Home Furnishings 338 Fleming St. Laurens Phone: 984-5341 Phone: 984-3211 Purina Chows and Health Food 252 Support Margaret McIntyre Serving Laurens County With Every Need MIDWAY AUTO SUPPLY 702 North Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-5724 or 984-7626 Sunday or Night 984-3290 INGLES MARKETS Highway 76 Laurens Jt Phone: 984-7132 Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week CHILDRESS Communication and Sound Systems Electronic Sales and Service CASH 910 East Main St. AND CARRY Laurens 402 N. Harper St. Phone: 984-0232 Laurens Phone: 984-2502 Comer Highway 221 and 49 Phone: 984-5022 Laurens Support 253 MONUMENTS Wifion Marble • Granite Bronze Monuments Markers Coping • Sandblasting P.O. Box 243. Greenville Hwy. 14 Laurens Phone: 682-2281 Charles H. Wilson Manager Beasley’s Funeral Home 1361 S. Harper St Ext. Laurens Phone: 984-5005 205 Knight St. Fountain Inn Phone: 862-2362 Beasley’s Home for the Aged 108 Beasley St., Laurens Phone: 984-7113 Best Wishes to the Class of '88 James C. Todd, III, DMD General Dentistry 443 N. Harper St. Laurens Phone: 984-0444 o’ Vz V VV-y1 am Whitman’s Ice Cream and Sub Shoppe 316 Hillcrest Dr Barksdale Square Laurens Phone: 984-2208 CATCH THE General Electric Ceramics, Inc. Laurens Ceramic Plant P.O. Box 89 Greenville Hwy. Laurens Phone: 682-3215 Congratulations to the Class of 1988 SOUTH CAROLINA Student Loan Repayment Cash Enlistment Bonus 20 Year Retirement Tuition Assistance Job Training New GI Bill and More . . . FOR INFORMATION: CONTACT SFC DON HERRING AT THE LAURENS NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY, OR CALL 682-3158 OR 682-9797. 254 Support Harold Mathews “FASHIONS FOR MEN AND WOMEN” Public Square P.O. Box 137 Laurens Phone: 984-7613 Gowns by Alyce and Loralie Tuxedo Rentals — Over 50 Styles Available For All Your Prom Needs Margaret McIntyre • Cross Stitch • Supplies Instructions • Knitting • Smocking 100 Farley Ave. Laurens Phone: 984-7627 430 Church St. Laurens Phone: 984-3013 Lynn Cooper, Inc. Clinton Ford — Mercury “Clinton’s Twin Auto Connection” Family Eye Care Contact Lenses Gill P. Thomas, OD 302 E. Main St. Clinton Phone: 833-1741 833-1050 Doctor of Optometry 204 E. Carolina Ave. Clinton Phone: 833-1162 Office Hours by Appointment • Lynn Cooper. Jr. • Bob Cason • George Layne Support 255 Index Abercrombie. Angela 13. 102, 175. 197. 216 Abercrombie. Chns 3. 118. 202. 222 Abercrombie McGowan 240 Abrams. Atonya 102. 162. 163. 221. 223 Abrams. Greg 134 Abrams. Paul 134 Abrams. Ryan 134. 201 Academic Team 161 Adair Apothecary 230 Adams. Kate 58. 63. 118. 167. 178, 182. 188. 189. 204 Adams. Sandra 118. 221 Adams. TiHany 134 Aldndge, Troy 7. 102 Alexander. Kenneth 151. 152 Alexander. Greg 20. 60. 68. 82. 174. 210. 219 Alexander. Simon 134 Alexander. Staa 55. 118. Alewine. Billy Jo 134 Allen. Adnan 134 Allen. David 118 Allen. Shawn 191 Allen. Tracy 118. 171 Allen. LaShonn 102 Allen. Tammy 68 Anderson. Antonio 134. 201. 207. Anderson. Bennie 118. 171 Anderson. Demtha 118 Anderson. Dennis 61, 89. Anderson. Donnie 60. 68 Anderson. Dorothy 53. 5. 134 Anderson. Jamec 60. 102 Anderson. Jason 210. Anderson. John 210 Anderson. Kevie 102 Anderson. Matt 118. Anderson. Micheal 39. 134 Anderson, Patrick 88. 102. Anderson. Rodney 68 Anderson. Sharon 61. 134 Andrews. Keith 54. 55. 56. 68 Andrews. Ned 134. 201 Anal. Patrick 45. 102. 175. 244. 227 Anstuabal. Manbel 118. Armstrong. Chad 4. 118. 219. 227 Armstrong. David 54. 55. 118 Armstrong. James 102. 220 Armstrong. Jimmy 23. 25. 36. 68. 81. 175. 185 Armstrong. Steve 68. Arnold. Mebssa 61. 134 Arnold. Michelle 118. 178 Art ClubClass 53 Arts 50.51.52 Atkins. Todd 58. 134 Atkinson. Barry 152. 193. 210 Atwood. Teresa 102. Aultman. Traci 69. Ayers. Jason 62. 102 Ayotte. Chns 118. 162 Favorite Group Whitesnake Salt-n-Pepper Def Leppard Bon Jovi Babb, Marcia 61. 135. Babb. Marty 69. Baber. Robert 118 BagweD. Ann 135 Bagwell. Lea 135. 196. 212 Bagwell. Mane 135. Bagwell Margie 135. Bagwell. Terri 63. 102 Baity. Tara 135. 196 Baily. Walter 135. Bailey. William 69 Bailey Bank 247. Baldwin. Clay 60. 102 Ball-lncon 250 BaBew. Angela 38. 135. 171 BaBew. Shannon 118 Bamberger. Margaret 118. Band 54-57 Banks. Jeff 31. 118 Banks. Michael 118 Barbosa. Lesley 102. 174 Barker. Kelly 19. 20. 21. 55. 135. 140 Barker. Scott 102 Barker. Stephanie 171 Barkley. Sabnna 171 Barksdale. Allen 55. 135 Barksdale. Jamie 69, 109 Barksdale. Kathryn 152 Barksdale. Kendral 60. 118 Barksdale. Phillip 118 Bartow. Lisa 38. 135. 171 Barnes. Enc 135. 206 Barnes. Jason 135. 207. 227. Barnes. Sam 103. 175. 187 Barnette. Mary 69 Ban. Chnstma 171. Banett. Dawn 5. 20. 69. 167. 174. 185. 204 Banett, Elaine 152 Bartley. Kathe 115 Bartley. Sabnna 69 Barton. Rudy 103. Baseball 194. 195 Bates. Chris 220 Bates. Ray 103. Bates. Martand 69. Bates. Mark 135 Bates. Treva 103 Bcahan. Melissa 61. 135. Beasley. Amanda 14. 19. 20. 167. 182. 183. 204 Beasley. Cindy 20. 55. 135. 196 Beasley's Funeral Home 254 Beasley's Home for the Aged 254 The Beauty Hut 230 Beck. Alfred 135 Beck, Stephen 135 Beden-Baugh Products. Inc. 234 Bedenbaugh. Sarah 118. Belk 248 Bell. Karen 171 Bell. Traci 91. Bdue. Jute 135 Bennett. Bessie 135 Bennett, Carol 69. 165 Bennett. Marticia 103. Bennett. Mary 103. 171 Bennett. Valerie 43. 133. 135, 167. 189. 221 Benton. Lany 169 Bible. Enc 103 Bingham. Margaret 152 Bishop. Laura 60. 69. Black. Connie 135. 171 Black. Todd 20. 69. 166. 167. 172. 174. 210. 219 Blackwell. Elizabeth 118. Blackwell. Rene 70 Blackwell. Chns 70 Blakcy. Cart 61. 118 Blakely, John 118, 206 Blakely. Felicia 70 Blore. Erie 63. 103. Keith Blore Builders 249 Bluford. Karen 135. Bobo. Mary 58. 60. 118. Bodle, Brandon 58. 135. 207 Bogart. Dawn 60. 103. 176 Boggero, Dawn 60. 103. 175 Boggero. HcatheT 223 Bcxter. Brian 103. Bolick. Eddie 135. 207 Bolt. Amy 22. 70. 197. 225 Botton. Agatha 135. Bonner. Kim 54. 55. 56. 103. 175. Bon ton. Larry 135 Booker. Sandra 70. 186. Bost. Vince 103 Bostic. Becky 177. Boston. BiBy 227 Boston. Kim 118. Boyce. Mcml 216. Boyd. Florence 152. Boyd. Herbert 118. 200. 223 Boyd. James 103 Boyd. Joe 70 Boyd. PhyBis 14. 20. 70. 166. 167. 204 Boyd. Tammi 103 Boyter. Amy 135 Brady. Lany 152 Brady. SaUy 103. 133. 160. 175 Bragg. Knsta 70. 167. 172. 176. 190 Bragg. Mark 10. 135 Bramlett. Donna 70. 94 Bramlett, Pam 135. 171 Braswell. Sue 60. 103. 176. Braswell. Tammy 103. Brewmgton. Brandon 70. 95. 193. 199. Brewington. Keith 147. Brewster. Alesia 60. 100. 103. 166. 167. 174. 176. 177. 189. 221 Brewster, Gamard 54. 55. 135. Brewster. Shayton 39. Brewster. Sebeiina 14. 20. 46. 60. 70. 167. 204 Brewster. Oncita 70. 176. 177. 221 Bndgeman. Ray 103. 229. Bnggs. Darlington 71. 191 Bnggs. Kevin 135. Bnght. Crystal 118. 159. Bnnson. Barbara 51. 52. 152, 264 Britt. Melonee 135 Broadway. Andre 61. 118. 206. 220 Brooks. Chns 136 Broome. Stefanie 15. 25. 71. 167. 223 Brown. Byron 55. 56. 119 Brown. Dr. Byron H. 230 Brown. Da metra 55. 136. Brown. David 103. 210 Brown. Fred 136 Brown. Gregg 60. 119 Brown, Edward 71. Brown. Kathy 136 Brown. Kerry 152 Brown. Kim 171. Brown. Mamie 119, 165. Brown. Mandy 171 Brown. Richard 119 Brown. Robin 214. Brown. Tammy 103, 175. Brown. Willie 50. 210 Brownlee, Frances 152. 179 Brownlee. Hugh 71. 81. 82. 90. 93. 161. 175. 179. 181. Bninn. Jeff 113 Brunn. David 71 Bryant, Angie 71. Bryant MicheDe 60. 71. 174. Bryn-Alan Studios 242. Bryson. Chris 136 Bryson. Corey 20. 71. 210 Bryson. Jennifer 136. Bryson. Nina 66. 71. 166. 167. 179. 186. 189 Buchanan. Kim 20. 25. 33. 72. 218. 264 Buffington. Michael 215. Burch. Kevin 55. 136. Burgess. Helena 72 Burgess. Fran 152 Burke. Angela 136. Bums. An e 119 Bums. Carol Ann 94. 103 Bums. Jamie 2. 20. 72. 194. 209. 210 Bums. James 72 Bums. Juan 136 Bums. Karen 103 256 Abercrombie to Classic Outdoor Bums, Robin 17. 195, 206 Bums. Roxana 20. 119. 218, 229. Burnside. Angela 119. Burnside. Pat 103. Burnside. Rodney 136 Bumss. Ken 11. 72. 167, 174. 179. 181, 187. 220. 223 Burton. Ben 72 Burton, Jodie 119. 171. Burton. Ken 136. 195. 207. 263 Burton. Kenneth 152 Bus Drivers 162, 163 Business Education 32. 33 Butler. Arlene 136 Buder. Louis 119. Butler. Ricky 55. Butler. Stacy 103. 175. Byars. Susan 36, 152. Byars. Laurie 13. 55. 103. 166. 167. 175. 179. 181. 188. 189 Byers. Dorothy 61. 1%. 136 Byrd. April 179. Byrd. Bridget 136 Byrd. Felesia 119 Byrd. Ernest 29. 103 Byrd. Jimmy 72. Byrd. Kelvin 208. 210 Byrd, Kim 103 Byrd. Nita 60. 174 Byrd. Pamela 55. 57. 60. 119. Byrd. Quincy 119. Byrd. Sharon 55. 72. 166. 167. 189. Byrd. Surrina 39. 136 Byrd. Wanda 229 Byrd. Vemita 19. 20. 103 Byrd. Von 18 C Cagle, Kelly 136. Cain. Jane 152 Cain. Andrea 104. Caldwell. Henry 31. 72 Caldwell. Matt 55. 104, 181, 184 Calwile. Cheryl 60. 119. 202 Calwile. Eunice 152 Campbell. Buffy 136. 142 Campbell. Patti 119, 206 Campbell. Furman 72. Campbell. James 58. 136. Campbell. Jason 136. Campbell, Missy 55 Campbell. Teresa 136, 171 Canady. Cathy 20. 61. 136. Cannon. James 159 Cannon. Tanya 61. 136. Cantrell. Roger 55. 136 Carey. Satoria 136 Carlisle. Lee 136 Carter. Cathy 104, 174 Carter. Charlene 60. 72. Carter. Jonathan 133 Carter. Kris 15. 55. 119. Carter. Sharon 120 Casey. Denise 120. 229 Caswell. Kimberly 36. 60. 65. 72. 172 Cathey. Ron 58. 207. Century 21 Hogan Realty 251 Chapman. Cynthia 72. Chapman. Johnny 120. Chappeikv Kathyieen 120 Cheeks. Steve 104, 106, 162 Cheeks. Yolanda 34, 120 Cheerleaders 182. 183. 204. 205 Childress. Pat 152. Childress. Kim 5. 13. 101. 104. 175. 197. 204. 216 Childress Cash and Carry 253. Childs. Laureen 120. Mr. Chip Gasoline 240. Choice. Vickie 60. 120 Chorus 58 60 Classic Outdoor Advertising 231 ■ Clayton. Steve 120. 195. 200 Cleveland. Angela 60. 120 Clinton Ford-Mercury 225 Coats. Sharon 104. 175. 203 Cobb. Eddie 136 Cogdill. Ann 72. Cogdill, Chris 164 Cogdill. Robert 151 CokcT, Cathy 136. 171. CokeT. Elizabeth 73 Coleman. Dayle 20. 22. 60. 73. 92. 262 Coleman. Eugene 152 Coleman. Lance 20. 73. 169. 210. Coleman. Larry 55. 120 Collins. MicheBe 136 Collins. Sheny 104. Communication and Sound System 253. Compton. Arnold 44. 55. 136. Compton. Doug 73 Compton. Cantgan 73. 137 Compton. Patnoa 61. 137. Conner. Carol 104 Conrad. Kay 104. 175. 203 Conway. Jeff 194 ConwcM. Carol 58. 61. 152 Cook. April 120 Cook. Brian 104 Cook. Mattie 104. 174 Cook. Zandra 120 Cook. Quincy 61. 208. Cook. Terry 104. Cooley. Gary 47. 73. 214 Lynn Cooper. Inc. 255. Cooper. Mary 104. 175. Cope. Carolyn 5. 104. 172. 173. 174. 183. 204 Copeland. Gerald 73 Copeland, Chns 137. Copeland. Wilbe 137. Corley. David 152. Corley. Susan 152. 161. Cox. John 120. Cox. Linda 74. Craddock. Duane 104. 167. 175. 179. 187. 219. Craddock. Mathew 137, 169 Craig. Amy 74 Craig. Jackie 74, 165 Craig. Lyn 61. 137. 223. Craig. Richard 220. 223 Craine, Eric 137 Crane. Gina 137 Craine. Kristin 105. 175. 181. Craine. Kelly 120 Craven. Jerri Lynn 55. 56. 74, 175, 181. 184. Crawford. Gerald 152 Crawford, Latressa 137. Crenshaw. Tommy 152 Cromer. Shirley 120 Cromer. Westley 34. 60 Crotts. Jane 32. 152. Crouch. Joye 105. Crow. Gary F.. D.M.D. 250 Crow. Stephen H.. D.M.D. 250 Crowder. Cynthia 61. 137. Crowder. Donnie 31. 120. Crowder. Kim 105. 175. Crowder. Micheal 162 Crowder. Tina 137 Crowe. Bryan 120. Crow, Jerry 137. Croxton. Kathryn 21. 60. 101. 105. 167. 175. 181. 189 Croxton. Ray 152. 197. Croyle. Rodney 120, 206 Culbertson. Hannah 105. Culbertson. Jonathan 105. Culbertson. Staria 120, 166, 178, 179, 221. 223 Culbertson. Wanda 74. 166. 167. 172. 173. 181. 186. 221 Cummings. David 137. Cummings, Denise 55. 137 Cunningham. Burley 207 Cunningham. Chuck 120. 195. 206 Cunningham. Desmond 137. Cunningham. Dwayne 20, 74. 210. 248. Cunningham. Nestor 58. 137. Cunningham. Pamela 105, 138. Cunningham. Rico 58. 138. 207. Cunningham. Rodney 3. 60. 105, 106, 162. 163. Cunningham, Shelethia 74. 159. 191 Cunningham. Soma 20. 21. 71. 74. 162. 166, 167, 175. 189 The Curiosity Shop 250 Curry. Debbie 152. Curtis. Jill 105. 175. Curtis. Scott 120. Curtis, Susan 120. D Dakers, Kenny 120 D'Antonio. J J 105. Davenport, Jocelyn 105. Davenport Freddie 152. Davenport. Joshua 20. Davenport, William 33. 74 Davenport, Wihon 120. Davis. Andrea 138. Davis. Charles 194 Davis, Dottle 223 Davis. Jay 120 Davis. Johnny Ray 75. Davis. Mellissa 138. Davis. Michael 34. 120 Davis. Micki 38, 171 Davis. Natafae 60. 120. 167. 185. 189. Davis. Paul 120. 206. Davis, Paula 60. 120. Davis. Rodney 105 Davis. Shannon 61. 138. Davis. Shawn 214, 215. Davison. Betty 152 Dawkins. Dometry 20. 75, 162. Dean. Antonio 121. Dean. Tara 152. DECA.VICA 164, 165 Deitz. Gail 121 Dendy. Corey 121. 196. 206. Densmore. Christine 33. 75. 174. Densmore. Sharon 75. Deshields, Lisa 121. 202 Dial. Derek 52. 121. Dial. John 121. 195. 206. 264 Dial, Scott 121. Diando. Stero 121 Dickens. Jake 121.200.212 Dickerson, Lee Ann 75 Dickerson. Beannie 105. 262. Dickson. Jerry 93. 121. 206 Dickson. Tina 121 Dillard. Jeffery 138 DiOeshaw. Jane 138. Dobbins. Marquita 61. 138. Dominick, James 75. Donald. Deborah 61. Doolittle. Karen 121 Doolittle. Michael 75. 176. Dom, Jennifer 75. 165 Donah. Lisa 75. 165 Douglas. Michael 61. 121, 195. Douglas. Robbie 75. 167, 175. 181. 194 Douglas. Timothy 138. Downs. Corey Alk x 20. 75, 79. 209. 210 Drake Feed and Supply 252 Drakeford. Carl 152. 206, 214. Drama 62. 63. Drivers' Education 43, 44 Dunagan. Kelly 55. 57, 121 Dunmeyer. Knstin 12. 55. 56. 138. Dutton. Michcal 105. Dutton, Shannon 138. Dyal. Kellie 75 Dychcs, Dave 105. E Eagle Enterprise 233. Earl, Tracy 121 liari Thomason 241 Earle. Wanda 122 Easter. Brenda 105. 152. 175. 179. 186. 187 Ed's Superette 250 Edge. Chns 49. 76. Edwards. Tommy 169. Ellison. David 76. 82. 174. 179. 181. 219. Ellison. Scott 55. 122 □more. Jason 58. 149. 212. Enos. Maria 122. Ervin. Rae Ann 38. 105 Estes. Tony 11. 21. 76. 164. 165. 194 Eubanks. Barbara 31. 122. Eubanks. Penny 122 Evans. Linda 76. 171. 165. Evans, l tash 2, 60. 105. 225 Evans. Sharon 55. 138. Evans. Stacey 138. 207 Evans. Tammy 66. 76. 166. 167. 186. 189 190. Evans. Tammy 60. 76. 162. F Faculty 233. Fallaw. Judy 153. Fanning. Shannon 190. Farrow. Robb 20. 77. 210. 211 Faulkner. Bnan 122. 227 Faulkner. James 105. 164, 165. 194 Faulkner, Melissa 105. Fazio, Tony 122 FBLA 176. 177 FCA ACTION 166. 167 Felers, Todd 122. 264 FeweB, Annette 61. 138 FcweB. Sandy 60, 77. 175. 179. 189. FFA 169. FHA HERO 171 Fifty-fiver 172, 173, 233. 252 Finley. Robbie 122 First Union 244 Fleming, Angela 55. 56. 138. Flemming, Christopher 195. 206 Foggie's Barber Shop 235. Foggie, Christopher 122 Foggie. Donna 171. Foggie. Henry 138. 207 Foggie, Randall 138 Foggie. Victor 122 Food Store 249. Football 206-211. Ford. Chris 138 Foreback, Jeff 214 Foreign Language 36. 37 Foreign Language Club 174. 175 Fowler. Sandra 138 Fowler. Stephanie 122. Foxworth. Cheryl 122 Frady. Kelly 77. 166 Franklin. Brian 105. 175. 181 Franklin. Avery 77 Franklin, Chanda 61. 138. Franklin. Jason 138 Franklin. Scott 9. 77. 169. Franks. Tina 33. 77. 162 Freeman. Linda 150. 153 Freeman. Wendy 122. Freeze. Mark 153. 198, 199 Freeze. Tern 153. 177. Freshmen 134-139 Friddle, Sydney 153. FTO 177 Fuller. Cain 105. 210. 215. 227. Fuller. Lizzie 77. Fuller. Lisa 218. Fuller. Maria 42. 122 Fuller. Tony 122 Fulmer. Aaron 138, 201. Fulmer. Lisa 105. 174. 179. 181. Favorite Actor Actress 1 • Eddie Murphy Molly Ringwald 2 Bill Cosby Lisa Bonet 3 • Patrick Swayze Cybil Sheppard G Gable' 255 Gaddy. Shannon 77. 172 Gamble. Fred 122 Gambrel), Danen 41. 77, 162, 199 Gambrel!. Mary 138, Gambrell. Michael 63. 77. 175. 190. Gambrell's Jewelry 240 Garlington. Jeanine 77 Garlington. Ivey 77. 171 Garlington Patrick 138. 207. Garrett. Brandon 122. GarTett. Brandy 60. 204 Garrett. Byron 105. Garrett. Neil 122. 195. 200. Ganett. Wessie 105 Garrick. Tammy 122 Gamson, David 20. 22. 60. 78. 167. 172. 180. 181. 188. 189. 210. 227. Gaiy. Jan 105. Ged dings. David 122 General Electric 254. George. Amy 23. 68. 78. 90. 92. 160. 161, 167, 175. 179. 181. 184. 189. George. Bnan 61. 122. George. Theresa 105 Gibson. Patricia Ann 78 Gibbs. Lisa 61. GiBespie, Cary 175. GlBespie. Pamela 78 Gdbam. Vicki 105. Gililand. Scott 105. 160. 161. 166. 167. 174. 177 Gilliland Plant 247 Gilshow. .lane 61 Gilstrap. Matt 55. 106 Ginn. Ashley 55. Ginn. Freida 122. 166 Ginn, Tammy 106 Glover. RandaB 134. 138 Glover. Wendy 106 Godwin. Tammy 78. 166 Godwin. Tripp 122. 227. Goggins. Alkson 122. 186. Gold Kist. Inc. 252 Golf 212. 213. Gonzalez. Natalie 37. 78 Goode. Lee 55. 106 Goodman, Aretha 122. Gordon. Bobby 106. 194. 195 Gordon. Laura 55. 122. Gosnetl. David 15. 106 Grant. April 78. 82. 90. 175, 177. 179 Grant. Cassandra 55. 138 Grant. Anthony 60. 78. Grant, Kimberly 106. 175. Grant, Mary 106. 171. Grant. Paul 62. 106 Grant, Tony 122. 195. 200 Grant. Wdlie 78 Graves. Patricia 106. Clayton to Graves 257 Favorite T.V. Show Cosby Show 2. A.L.F. 3« Different World Gray. Libby 138. 196 Gray. John 106 Gray. Merry 106. Graydon, Mitchell 122 Green. Gerald 153 Green. Jerry 201. 210 Greene. Mandi 106 Greene. Sharon 138 Greene. Sherry 138 Green's Body Shop 230 Gregory. Chad 106 Gregory. Sharon 6. 63. 106. 166. 167, 174 176. 177 Gresham. Jean 139. Griffin. Angela 123. Griffin. Henry 78 Griffin. Nancy 34. 123. 171 Griffin. Sharon 17. 123. 166 186 Griffin. Tyronne 123. 200 Grogan. Kevin 123. 139. 206. 227 Gross, Kyle 123 Gwinn. Kami 123. 176. 184. 218. 219 Gwinn’s Siding Contractors 238 H Hair Designs 243. Hall. Cecelia 153 Hall. Steven 210. 212, 213 Hall. Michelle 139. Hall. Philip 123. 206. 220 Hall. Scott 107, 158 FfaDoway. Kathy 178. Hamby. Apni 139 Hames. Knsten 55. 57. 139. 171 Hames. Stephen 107 Ham men. Michael 107 Hamilton. Jamie 58. 139. 186 Handyman's Market 241 Harbin. Donna 107 Harcoun. Diane 107. 159. 175 Hardy. Kak 139 Hardy. Tracy 54. 55. 100. 107. 167. 174, 189 Harlan. Mason 139 Harris Auto Pans 240 Hams. Kelli 123. 166. 186 Hams. Lisa 107 Hams. Phillip 46. 47. 153 Hams. Sheila 107 Hams. Willie 139. 206 Hamson. Mike 107. Hamson. Richie 139 Hart. Shannon 107. 210 Hartlme. Tim 214 Hartsdl. Davy 139 Harvell. Lee 139. 207 HarveO. Norma Jean 153 Harvey. Teressa 123 Hassell. Billy 54. 55. 139 Hassell. Katy 5. 51. 55. 57. 60. 89. 123. 167. 178. 184. 185 Hawkins. Bo 153. 210. 219 Hawkins. Chris 78. 175 Hayes. Butch 107 Head. Dakota 139. Head. Glenda 60. 78. 174 Heard. Bari 78 Hebert. Enc 79 Hedden. Chris 107. 169 Hedden. David 79. 162. 168 HeiligMeyers 253 Heilams. Debra 139. 171 Hellams, Michelle 79. 162. 163. 221. 234 Heilams. Stephanie 107. 171. 192. 197. 216 Hellams. Vicki 79 Hembree's Furniture 252. Hembree. Dennis 107. Henderson. Alex 123 Henderson. Heather 140. 196 Henderson. Joey 79. 174. 178. 180. 181 Henderson. Randy 123 Hendrix. Judd 79. 214 Hendncks. John 153. 210. 211 Hennkscn. Forrest 123. Henry, Denise 107 Henry. John 164 Henry Laurens Motor Lodge 240 Hensbcny. Sarah 31. 124. Heritage Federal Savings and lxran Association 250 Flester. Mindy 41. 153. Hester. Tammy 107. Hickory Point II 241 Hicks. Terry 34. 61. 124. 162 Higgins. Annie 153. Higgins. Crystal 79 HB. Angela 124. 165 Hill. Andrea 143. Hill. Blake 124 HiD. Charles 151. 153 HiH. Howard 61. 124. 227 Hill. James 1. 54. 55. 56. 67. 79. 184. 189 Hill. Jubc 55. 107. 175. HOI. Lonnie 147 Hill. Marfa 60. 117. 124. 189. 1% Hill. Susan 140 Hill. Tommy 140 Hill. Virginia 79. Hill. Vonda 55. 56. 57. 80. 166. 167. 177. 186, 203 Htllcy. Lonnie 140 Hindman. Greg 92. 107. 174. 187 Hinton Tammy 124 Htpp. Lisa 124 Hobbs. Jennifer 107. 166. 175. 179. 181. 183. 204, 206 Hodges. Andrew 51. 55. 56. 154 Hogan Realty 250 Holland. Lisa 8. 80. 165 Holland. Ozonn 80 Holland. Norma 154 Holland. William 37. 154, 174 Holiday. Angie 20. 115. Hotbday. Eddie 107 {iolhday. Renna 60. 107. 190 Holliday. Tommy 124 Hollingsworth. Tonya 107. Holloway. George 55. 56. 140. Ffolloway, Kathy 60. 124. 155 Ffoltzclaw. Donnie 107 Homecoming 18-21 Home Economics 38. 39. Home Store 4 230 Honda of Laurens 252. Hooper. Alexander 107. 184. Horger. Jeff 20. 80. 194. 195. 210 Horn. David 107 Horn. Usa 140 Homer. Scott 107 Houser. Karen 1. 39. 55 Howard. Ginger 124 Howard. Robby 80. 164 Howard. Ronda 80. Howell. Ann 35. 154. Howell. Melissa 124. Howser. Keren 140 Hub. The 235 Huckabee. Meissa 107. Hudgens. Cameisha 124. 140. Hudgens. Chastity 124 Hudgens. Pamela 107. Hudgens. Von 124 Hudson. Pam 80 Huff. Brian 58. 140 Huffman. Tommy 150. 154 Hughes. Brad 140 Hughes. Scott 125. Hughes. Jimmy 33. 80 Hughes, Spencer 80, 167. 199 Hughes. Keith 80. Hughes. Michelle 61. 140 Hughes. 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Irene 47, 54 Jackson. Stephanie 221. James, Artemus 107 James. Paula 108. James. Reggie 125 James. Ronald 58. 141. 201 James, Tonya 55, 141. Jefferson, Lonnc 171 Jenkins. Lynne 141. Jenkins. Pam 125 Jenkins. Dr Thomas 230 J. Herman Power Co. 236 Jobert. Steven 54. 55. 56. 81. 184 Johns. Jorie 36. 55. 125, 178 •Johnson. Anita 124. 1% Johnson. Anthony 141 Johnson. David 55. 56. 108. Johnson. David A 82 Johnson. Henrietta 39. 108 Johnson. Jody 108 Johnson. Katherine 154 Johnson. Nita 141 Johnson. Otis 58. Johnson. Pearlhna 60, 82. 165 Johnson. Ryan 82. Johnson. Samantha 82. 191 Johnson. Terence 61. 206. 227 Johnson. Tern 154. Johnson. Timmy 82. Johnson. Walter 53 Johnston. Yusef 58 Jones. Angie 82. Jones. Anitra 141. 171 Jones. Caneithha 125. Jones. CkJ 141 Jones, Gene 206. Jones. John 108 Jones. Latiba 125. 171 Jones. Leeoshish 82. 191 Jones. Leslie 141. Jones. Loresa 141. Jones. Malissa 43. 61 Jones. Melveno 141. Jones. Phyksha 141. Jones. Rena 108 Jones. Rick 34 Jones. Gina 55. 63. 108. 174. Jones. Sheryl 61. 186. 225 Jones. Stephanie 108 Jones. Teresa 82 Jordan, George 108, 168, 169, 210. Josten's 235 Juniors 102 115 Just Hair Styling Salon 232 K Kanning. Jeannie 8. Keels. Karen 83 Kelley. D'An 20. 83 Kennedy. Brian 108. 166. 167. 175, 179 Kennedy. Christopher 125 Kennedy. Janice 154. Kennedy. Mac 141. Kennedy. Margaret 82. 83. 90. 160. 161. 175. 179. 181, 186 Kennedy Mortuary 252. Key. Linda 125 Key Club 180. 181 Kiker. Cynthia 125. 159 Kilgore. Diane 61. Kimsey. Tammy 107. Kinard. Amy 12. 55. 141. Kinard. Olester 141. 171 Kinard. Yolanda 125 King. Eddie 8. Kirby. Joe 234 Kirby. Leigh 17. 18. 20. 27. 65. 83. 167. 174. 203. 233. 244 Kirby. Pam 26. 108 Kirk. Sherry 2. 83. 184. 221 Kirk. Vanessa 55. 141 Kirkland. Heather 37. 83. 165. 174, 191. 221 KitzmiUer, Pamela 141. Klaras. Helen 154. Kluttz, John 83. 174 K-Mart 232 Knight. Karen 141. 171. Knight. Kim 83. Knight. Melissa 83 Knight. Nicole 125 Knight. Nikki 60. 64 Knight. Rod 234 Knight. Wanda 216. 217 Knowles. David 133. 206. 227 Kommers. Debrah 141 Koon. Christopher 55. 141. Koon. Cindy 35. 155 K W Alloys Recycling Resources 236 258 Gray to K W Alloys L I groon. Latonya 20. 83. 165. Lagroon. Donna 108. 225. Lamb. Tammy 108, 131 Lambert. Mark 125. 194. 195. 206 Landers. Lisa 125. landers. Tammy 141 Lane. Joyce 125. 171 Lanford. Angelic 141. 171 Lanford. Travis 31. 155. 200. 206. 207 Langston. Tracy 141 Lanier. Cole 58. 141 LaPlant. Glenn 83 Latimore Andre 61. 125. 166. 167, 200. 201. 223 latimore. Billy Joe 61 Laughlm. Heather 142. 171 Laurens Auto Supply 232 laurens County Advertiser 245 laurens Furniture 238 Lauren Insurance 238 Laurens Plaza Bakery 238 Lawson. Amy 83 Lawson. Carol 108 lawson. Lewis 125 Lawson. Susan 142 l.edford. Amy 55. 108. Ledford. Brody 142. 201 Ledford. Deanna 84. 87. 197 Ixmmons. Jeffery 142. 162. Lentze. Lee 61 Leopard. Greg 84 Lewis, Angel 54. 55. 108 Lewis Wesley 214 LDHS Key Club 243 Ligon. Harold 155 Lida, Chnstina 142 Lida. 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Todd 85. 174. 194. 195 Makins. Kaieine 61 Malone. Mark 108 Mann. Bobby 85. Mann. Janda 54. 55. 108. Mann. Lisa 55. 142. 171 Mann. Melissa 126, 177 Mann, Wyman 142. 169 Marchman. Shannon 60 Marino. Barbara 142 Marino. Louis 155, 165. Marlar, Ashley 126. Marlar. Greg 55. 108. 175. 181. 184 Marlar. Donna 143 Mars. Debra 85. 221 Mars. Lewis 20. 85. 194. 195. 210 Martin, Cynthia 43. 55. 143 Martin. Karen 63. 108. 166. 167. 176. 177. Martin. Margaret 155 Martin. Tem 126. 176. Martin. Wanda 55. 57. 143. 171 Massey. Chrislal 85. 221 Massey. Chns 60. 85, 179. Massey. Kevin 81. 82. 85. 127. 186 Massey. Rodd 20. 22. 85. 199. 210. 220 Math 40. 41 Mathews. Rick 9. 60. 109. 210. 227 Marason, Russell 155. Maxon. Paige 85. 203 May. Timothy 109, 162 Mayer. Kelly 126, 176 Maynard. Christopher 143 McAlisteT McAlister 230 McAlister. Angie 223 McAlister. David 214, 215. McAlister. Delores 155 McAlister. Owen 155. 228. McCall Donnie 143 McCall. Roy 143. 201 McCall. Samual 126 Me Carson, Marc 214 McCarter. 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Wendy 111 Rice. Betty 156 Rice. Candy 55 Rkv. Classe 55 Rice. Cynthia 111. 165 Rice. Dianna 55 Rice. Kenneth 111 Rice. Rosalind 128 Richard. Rena 46. 92 Richard. Susie 15. 55. 128. 178 Richards. Kim 57. 178 Richardson. Cheryl 128 Richardson. Renee 162. Richardson. Sonji 111. 197 Ricketts. Stephanie 128. 176 Riddle. Ainv 145 Riddle. Angela 55. 57. 128 Riddle. Linda 128 Rnyins. Jamie 193. 214 Riggon. .John 60 92. 179. 187. 212 Risk. Melissa 111 Roach. Donna 156 Robbs. 1 lemy 111 Roberts. Chnslopher 55, 145 RobiTts. Damon 145. 207 Robertson. David 92 Robertson. Dean 128 Robertson, Kim 101 111. 167 175. 189 Robertson. Lance 29. 92. 181. 187, 227 Robertson. Samantha 20. 92. 181. 216 Robertson Supply Co. 252 Robinson. Calratha 145 Robinson. Letha 145 Robinson. Lisa 145 Robinson. Nicole ‘ 2 Robinson. Shannon 63, 111, 176 Roebuck A Company 232 Rogers. GerakJ 128. 199 Roland. Cody 128 Roland William 145 Rollins. Terry 145 Rook Mlcliael 128. 168 Rosamond. Marc 128 Ross. Don 150. IT 6 Ross. Missy 239 Ross. Shellvi 15o Rush. Jason 128. 206. 227 Rush. Todd 93. 219 S Sacco. Tina 111. 159. 176 Samples. Chrystal 145 Sapp. Tonya 55. 145 Sasser, Adnenne 61. 145 Satterfield. Phalen 15. 55. 128 Satterwhite. Denyll 156 Satterwhite Jamie 128. 195 Scaliery. Mathew 50 Schkisser. Bettfna 93. 110. 191 Schofield. Barry 146 Science 44. 4f Science Club 186. 187 Scotl. Kevin 146 Scott. Missy 93 Scott. Victor 54. 55. 146 Scurry, Cheryl 128 Seigk-r. Gene 220 Sell. James 146 Seniors 68 99 Senior Superlatives 22. 23 Sexton. James 146 Sexton. Johnny 55. 111. 175. Shands Anthony 112. 189. 210 Sliands. Donald 58. 146 Shands. Pam 93. 162. 163 Sharon’s I lower Shop 233 Sharpe. Cheryl 60. 112 Shealy. Sonya 128 Sheppard. Anne 156 Sherer’s Body Shop 245 Sherlock Mary 43. 156. 167. 221. 223 Sherwood. Kun 60. 93 Shipman. Rodney 49. 93 Shook. Karen 55. 57. 93. Shorn. C E 20. 76. 82. 93. 167. 179. 208. 210. 220 Shuman. Stephanie 55. 133. 146. 167. 189 Shumpert. Bnan 194 . Shumpert. Marvin 93. 162. 193 199 Shum|vrt. Scott 93. 194 Simmons. Rhonda 129 Simpson. Chns 146. 207. Simpson. Finka 129 Simpson. James 201 Simpson. Lewis 129 Simpson. 1-aNard 53. 112 Simpson. Otis 146 Simpson. Sharon 38, 93. 171 Simpson. Tawanna 146 Simpson. Twonia 112. Simpson. Wanda 171 Simpson. W.llie 210. 220 Sims. Quincy 112 Sinclair. Curl 214 Sisk. Philhp 93 Skate-Away 240 Slack. Tammy 18. 94 Smart. Jen Lynn 129. 166. 184 Smith. Deason 20. 60. 94. 167. 181. 210. 219 Smith. Dak- 55. 129 Smith. Daneen 94. 165 Smith. Dario 61. 129. 196. 200 Smith. David 61. 129. 206. 220. 227 Smith. Denise 146. 171, Smith. Diedrick 146. 201 Smith. Dons 151. 156 Smith. Elizabeth 146 Smith. Gary 49. 94. Smith. Holly 171 Smith. Linda 94 Smith. Mark 129 Smith. MelKsa ‘M Smith. Paul 129 Smith. Robbie 94. 101. 172 Smith Hardware. R. T. 249 Smith. Ryan .55. 63. 129. 178 Smith. Sarah 156 Smith. Sophia 112. 162. 225 Smith. Stephen 34. 12 ). Smith. Tammy ‘ 4. 112 Smith. Trachiemex 146 Smith. Tiffany 112. 221 Smith. Tim 23. 94. 220 Smith Pontiac-Cadillac. Inc. 247 Dt. Smoak 230 Sneed. Jerry 112 SneH. Tony 112 Snow. Karen 146 Snow. Phillip 129 Soccer 114. 115 Social Studio 46. 47 Softball 216. 217 Sophomores 118 131 Sorenson. Steve 94. 166. 167. 179. 181. 184. 185 Souvenir Plants 245 Spires, Tommy 146. 201 Sports ’92. 193 Sprouse. Robert 66. 94. 186. 189. 212 Spurgeon. Bnan 194. 1%. 198. 199. 210 Spurgeon. Demck 112 Spurgeon. Lisa 94. 197. 216. 217. 224. 225 Spurgeon. Tyrone 146 Staggs. Michelle 112 Stamley. David 167 Starnes. James 129. 210 Staton. David 58. 146 Staton. Karen 146 Stephens, Bryant 20. 79. 95 Stephens. Candace 20. 95 Stephens. Laura 156 Stephens. Marlene 156 Stephens, Stanley 95 Stephens Cleaners 243. Staton. Lisa 112. Stephens. Melissa 57 146 Stevens. Bryant 210, 220 Stevens. Bnan 95. 165 Stevens. Melissa 55. 61. 12 ) Stevenson, Rogeroa 156 Stevenson. Stanley 193, 210. Stevenson. Thomas 55. 112. 175. Stevenson. William 112. 191 Stewart. Henry 151. 156 Stewart. Taylor 5. 63. 101. 112. 167. 175. 181. 183. 184. 189. 204 Stewart. Thomas 186. 194 Stewart's Welding 249 Si. Joe Paper Company 243 Stoddard. Lynn 9. 20. 95. 167. 172. 183. 181. 222. 223 Stoddard. latonya 60. 129 Stone. Charles 129 Stone. Sharon B 54. 55. 112. 175. Strange. Daniel 112 Strawhom. Bobby 55. 146 Strawhom. Wanda 156 Stnrkland. BiBv 43. 156. 210. 227 Stnckland. Charles G 20. 95. 175. 184. 208. 210 Strickland. Debra Lynn 112 Stringer. Patrick 146 207. 212 Stroud. Chnstopher 146 Stroud. Shannon 9. 18. 60. 96 Student Council 188. 18 ) Student Helpers 190. 191 Stutzman. Stephanie 11. 96 Suber. Anthony 146 Suber. Lee 201 Suber. Richard Bernard %. 162 Sublett. Tommy 156. 221 Sulbvan. Ariah bO. 129. Sullivan. Bndgett 112 Sullivan. Bnan 162 Sullivan, Chris 58. 193 Sullivan. Kendra 60. 129, 177. 184. 225 Sullivan. Kim 96 Sullivan. Marsha 146 Sullivan. Melisa 96 Sullivan Thomas Frederick 63. 96. 174. 184 260 Parsons to Sullivan Summers. Michael Alexander 112- Summers. Brian 58. 146 Suttle. Carolyn 12 ) Swanson. Carl X . 174, 186 Swanson. Tracie 61. 146 Swartz. Tik 4‘). 156 Sweat. Joel Willvim 126 Sword Shield 185 T TaBey. Christopher 55. 12 ) Talley. Tina 146 Tannehill, Faith 171 Taylor. Auggie 146 Rill Taylor's Union 76 238 Taylor. Frank 112. 168. 169. 210 Taylor. Jason 146 Taylor. Jason 44. 45. 130. Taylor. Jennifer 55. 57. 130 Taylor. Jimmy 130. 178. 206 Tavlor. Loretta 60. 96. 166. 167, 181. 184. 189. 221.223 Taylor. Robert 130 Taylor. Timothy 61. 96 Taylor. MicheUe 130 Temple. Michael 112. 191 Templeton. Brent 112 Templeton. Pamela 156. Templeton. Robby 15. 55. 45. 112. 175. 187. 212 Templeton. Shannon 55, 202 Tennis 218. 219 Terry. -James 112 Terry. Maxie 8. 214 Thacker. Donnie 112 Thomas. Benjamin 63. 112 Thomas. Carla 26 Thomas. Cassonia 100. 130 Thomas. Castorua 130 Thomas. Gill P Dr. 225 Thomas. Karen 147 Thomas, Kristi 147. 171 Thomas. Laktsha 147 Thomas. l.aura 96. 165 Thomas. Leslie 112 Thomas, Manon 12. 112. 172. 174. 181 Thomas. Michael 63. 159 Thomas. Robin 134 Thomas. Tent 197. 221 Thomas, Tina 147. 1%. Thomas. Tracy 96. 165. 216 Thomason. Caroline 20. 61. 147, 166. 167. 189. 218. 236 Thomason. Robin 147 Thompson. Angela 19 Thompson. Anna 113. 175. 225 Thompson. James 130 Thompson. Jason 55. 147. Thompson. .Jeff 2 101 113. 167. 175. 189. 210. 218. 219 Thompson. La moot 147. Thompson. Laura 7. Thompson. Meg 5. 130. 190. 229 Thompson. Russel 130. 206. 220 Thompson. Tracy 96. 197, 216. 225. Thompson. Trell 19. 20. 130. 184. 197 Thompson. Tyrone 147 Thompson. Valent 20. 61. 147 Thomley. Shanna 74. 96 Timms. Charles 130 Timms. Judy 147. 184. 185. 202 Tlnsdale, Wendy 147 Todd. James C. III. D M I) 254 Todd. Jen 130 Todd. Mary 113. Todd. Paula 130 Todd. Stephen 53. 113. 195 Todd, Vincent 201. Todd. Verincsia 113. 165 Toflison. Sheila 18. 101. 113. 174. 17 ). 187. 189. 203 ToUtson. Trina 55. 63. 130. 184 ToObon. Vicki 55. 56. 147. The Torrington Company 237 Townsend. Gene 194 Townsend. John 113 Townsend. Mandy 5. 60. 113. 175. 204 Townsend and Thompson 230 Track Cross Country 220. 221 222 223 Trammel Usa Ann 55. 130. 178. 184 Traynham. Randy 60. 90. 92. 97. 161. 175. 17«). 181. 186. 228 Tnbble. Andre 58 Tribble. John 31. 97 Tribble. Randy 147 Tnbble. Robin Jermaine 130 Tnbble. Stanley Beraned 97 Tribble. Tcquitha 7. 97 Tribble. Tony O Neil 97. 162 Tucker. Brian 147 Tucker. Denise 43. 148 Tucker. Jason 148 Tucker. Jo Ann 113 Tucker. Michelle 61 148 Tucker. Todd 207 Tucker. Tracy 97. 165 Tumblin. Scarlet 148 Tumbhn. Stacy 148 Tumblin. Tracy 148 Tumbhn. Tracey 113. 171 Turner. Charles 114 Turner. Christine 114 Turner. Fran 97 Turner. Howard 55. 148 Turner. Marilyn 148. 171 Turner. Pamela 148 U-V Urban. John 148 Valentine. Maxine 130. Valentine. Shandon 130 Vance. Charlene 148 Vance. Coleen 148 Vance. Sue Elen 114 Varner. Todd 41. 114. 174 Vaughn. Hope 148, 171 Vaughn. Sony.� 114 176. Vincent. Tom 130 Venable. Eric 55. 56. 148 Victor 183 Vinson. Markus 148 Vocational Studies 48. 49 Volleyball 224. 225 w Walden. Wilham 53. 148 Waldrep. Ralph 114. 210 Walk. Angela 39. 148 Walk. Laura 7. 97. 165 Walk. Sharon 130 Walker. Chrystal 114 Walker. Kelly 67. 82. 90. 97. 179, 181. 184. 185. 189. 190. 241 Walker. Michael 130 Walker. Chad 114. 130. 214. 215 Walker. Timothy 195. Walker. Tracy 25. 65. 97. 167. 172 Wallace. Ann 156. 171 Wallace. Chad 116. 130. 166. 178. 18 ). 192, 200. 223 Wallace. Kevin 97. 214 Walsh. Edward 43. 114 175. 209. 210. 212 Wardell, Tina 114 Warren. Kimberly 57. 61. 132. 148. 167. 189 Wasson. Don 52. 55. 56. 63. 130 Wasson. Jim 104. 114 167. 175. 181 Watkins. Beth 14. 36. 44. 55. 56. 67. 68. 82 90. 97. 167. 175. 179. 181. 184. 186. 187. 189 Watkins. Sarah 55. 130. 178 Watkins. Tonya 130 Watson. Katura 55. 57. 117. 130. 178 189. 263 Watson. Pamela 97 Watts. Christopher 148 Watts. Demck 148 Watts. Florence 148 Watts. Lynrlale 55 Watts. Roscoe 114 Watts. Sharmekio 61. 148 Watts. Yutanda 61. 124. 148 WaMsville Drug Co. 249 Wayside Gallery 235 Weathers. Jackie 60 Weathers. Jennifer 60. 130 Weathers. Julie 52, 97 Weathers. Stacy 114. 168. 169. 210 Weathers. Tracie 60. 114 Webb. Patrick 97 Webb. Ricky 148 Wedmand, Scotty 148. 201 Wehunt. Dawn 61. 148 Wehunt. Michelle 202 Wei bom. Dunneah 61. 148 Wells. Angela 55. 148 Wells. Ava 98 Wells Shen 12. It� 20. 23. 36. 44. 82. 90. 98. 167. 175. 179. 181. 187. 190. 191 Wctts. Blake 114 Wens. Di bbie 114. 190 Werts. .Jeffrey 148. 207 Wens. Ty 98 West. Gregory 37. 98 West. Teres. 114 West Tracey D 98 Western Siz ler 247 Wham. Shannon 114. 175. 179. 187. 227 Wheeler. Kevin 98 White. Carolyn 60, 114. 186 Whitefords 244 Whitman's Ice Cream and Sub Shoppe 2? 4 Whites-des. Robert 17. 41. 60. 98. 184 Whitmire. Andrea 130 Whitmire. Dawn 60 Whitmore. Demesha 114 Whitmore. Uytaria 61. 148 Wilbanks. Jeff 15. 55. 114 WJkerson Elizabeth 36. 156 Wilkerson. James 131 Wilkie. Amy 7. 60. 86. 131. 204 Wilkie, Barbara 149 Wiik'e. Elizabeth 60. 114. 167. 179. 18 ) Wilkie. Paul 214 Wilkie. Tina 149. 171 Williams Angela 131 Williams. Carious 149. Williams. Connie 61. 149 Williams Debra 156 Williams. Deedra 50. 114 Williams. Kenny 20. 60. 98. 162. 165. 184. 210. 227 Williams. Linda 98 Williams. MacaBen 131 Williams. Michael 149 Williams. Rico 149 Williams. Rona 29. 60. 114 Williams. Stacy 149 Williams. Steven 114 Williams. Tiffany 60. ‘ 8 Williams. Tracy 55. 56. 131 14«) Williams. Tnna 33. 60. 98 1«� 2 Williams. Wanda 20. 30. 60. 98 166. 167. 186 Wilks. Scott 98 Willis. Lee 99 Wilks. Michael 55. 56 81. 82. 90. 99 Wilks. Todd 171. 227 Wilks, Tonya 149. Wilson. Anita 41. 156. Wilson, Eliot 149 Wilson, Kim 60. 114 Wilson. Ins 111. 114. 186 Wilson. Johnny 200 Wilson. June 156 Wilson. Mike 20. 99. 169. 209. 210 Wilson. Michelle 5. 20. 23 99. 167. 181 183. 20 1. 205 Wilson. Patre� v� 114 Wilson. Perry 20 99 162, 210 Wilson. Philkp 131 Wilson. Sam 131 Wilson. Scottie 99. 162. 165 Wilson. Star 114 175 Wilson. Sherry 157 Wilson. Sheryl 99 Wilson, Stacey 5. 8. 20. 21. 41 102. 114. 167. 175. 179. 181. 183. 188. 189, 197. 20) Wilson. Tern M 5. 20. 23. 204. 205 Favorite Food 1. Pizza Hamburgers French Fries Wilson's Memorials 254 Wimphne. Curtis 14‘� . 200 Win ford. Viola 14 � Wise. Lisa 15. 55. 115 Wix Tina 149. 171 WLBG 230 Wood. Bertie 131 Woodruff. Bobby 50. Woodruff, l-irvda 131 Woodruff. Mansha 8. )9 Woodruff. Nevole 20. 60. 117. 131. 160. 18 ) Woodruff. Stefan ) 165 Woods Edge Glh Shop 238 Woods. Beverly 131 Woods. Shawn 115 Woodson. Brenda I4‘ 171 Word. Judy 157 Word. William 99 Workman. Timothy 131 Wortman. Regina 157 Wrestling 22 227 Wrice, Brandahm 131 Wnce Charlene 115 Wnce. Kandetyri 131 Wnce. Peggy 157 Wnght. David ) Wnght. Ryan 131 178. 194. 195. 20b Wyatt. Jacqueline 60 115 Wyatt Melissa 149 Wyatt. Opal 149 Wyatt. Thomas 131 171 Wynn. Tina 115 X-Y-Z Yarborough. Angela 61. 131 Yarborough. Dr. Janies L. 230 Yarborough, Jamie 223 Yale . Brent 149. 223 Yeargin. Alexander 99 Youmans. Dean 6. 58. 14«) Young. Dawn 99. 166. 190 Young Fehaa 55. 131 Young. George 131 Young. Steve 62. t� 3. 115 Young. Tee 194 Young Waltina 101. 157. 188 Zajac eki Mann 157 Zetgler. Todd 47. 190. 201 Zexjler, Maik 9 ) Summers to Zeigler 261 Caroling through the pods at Christmas, Rick Mathews and Dayle Coleman spread cheer with Chemistry carols. Painted with Gold Clubs, academics, sports, student life, support, and arts affected students throughout the year. Students continued to “Paint the Town Gold. Maintaining the standards of excellence, teachers im- proved their classes through their P.E. T. training. To improve students’ skills, teachers used their effective teaching methods to increase help for Basic Skills Tests or SAT’s. Sports and clubs made a good impres- sion on the community. Students andfac- ulty participated in helping to make sports and clubs work. Sports continued to soar through traditional competition, and the level of school spirit increased. Students in clubs and organizations helped in building a successful school year through fellowshipping and ser- ving. (continued on page 264) Krista Bragg Hand raised and waiting, Beannie Dickerson questions to conf irm details given in her science class. Alongside the crowd at lunch, Chris McDowell and Robin Burns watch the congested center of com- mons. 262 Paint the Town Gold On one of the stops during the Spanish trip, Dawn Barrett meets with a snake charmer in Morocco, North Africa. Krista Braqg Sprucing up the vocational shop class at Christ- nuis, Mr. Kenneth Burton puts the finishing touches on the tree. Tracy Walker As her sixth period computer class ends, Katura Watson helps a friend with the assignment. “This year has been spe- cial; students worked to reach lop (piality in athle- tics and academics, in addition to improving the school and blending four classes into one unit tie group. ” — Peggy McIntyre Paint the Town Gold 263 “Spirtled and energetic, the whole student body worked together to 'Paint the Town Gold’ and to make both the school and community proud.” — Lynn Stoddard 264 Paint the Town Gold Before assigning the next art project, Barbara Brinson listens to severat students ideas for their project. Concentrating and blowing a bubble, Kim Buchanan looks over her office procedure notes. Painted with Gold (continued from page 262) Through the student body and faculty efforts, new heights of suecess were gained in education, clubs, and sporting events. In order to reach these heights, students and teachers worked to make sports better and worked to make clubs better. With all this school spirit, students and faculty showed the community how to paint the town gold. Dressed up like a Smurf on the Friday before Halloween, Todd Fellers enjoys a hot lunch in the commons. To increase his flexibility, John Dial stretches at a J.V. football practice. Krtata Bragg Copies: 1,000 Printer: Hunter Publishing Company Publisher representative: Melissa Warren Paper: SO pound gloss F.ndsheets: Gray Parchtone Cover: Black base laminated lithograph with gold foil stamping Typography: Souvenir Light Headlines — 36 point Body copy — 10 point Captions — iS point Photo credits — 6 point Theme and Dividers: Baskerville Italic Headlines — 48 point Body copy — 12 point Captions — 10 point Photo credits — 6 point Advisors: Pam Templeton and Regina Workman. Editors: Peggy McIntyre and Lynn Stoddard. Stall members: Todd Black, Krista Bragg, Kim Caswell, Carolyn Cope, Wanda Culbert- son, Shannon Gaddy, David Garrison, Lynn McIntyre, Rochelle Murphy, Janie Owens, Carole Putman, Robbie Smith, Bubba Thomas, Tracy Walker. Special thanks: Angela Abercrombie, Susan Byars, Charles Davis, Margaret McIntyre, Mich McMahan, Corance Myrick. Tracy Pitts, Mary Sherlock. Brian Stoddard, Julie Weathers, Sherry Wilson. ■■