Mayo High School - Golden Bear Yearbook (Darlington, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1987 volume:

3 Mr. Boyd, Mr. Reynolds scan the bleachers’ area. Band demonstrates superior techniques. Willie Boyd. Jr., and other students search frantically for books. Mrs. Kelly converses with parents during a conference. 4 Proud To Be A Bear A Bear is not just Black and Gold A Bear is young, a Bear is old A Bear is work and fun, yet more A Bear is part of lasting lore. A Bear can win, a Bear can lose But fairness is what Bears would choose A Bear is great, a Bear is small But Bears know size is never all. Not everyone’s a Bear, we know For if we look both high and low Devils are lurking and Foxes are running And both are proud of their great cunning. But Bears are strong and see things through They’ll Fight for what is right and true. They cherish old, they relish new And Bears are me, and Bears are you. So if you ask me why I care And why I stay in this same lair I'll tell you with a joyful air I’m always proud to be a Bear. Lydia Goodwin Malcom Williams blocks as Antonius Robinson rushes through the fourth hole. Corey Hodges, Demetri Bacote prepare for senior portraits. 5 Miss Winecoff dreams up test questions. Miss Winecoff prepares her next lecture. Dedication . . . The 1987 GOLDEN BEAR is dedicated to Miss Linda Winecoff who has been a member of the faculty of Mayo High School for 18 years. She graduated Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. Miss Winecoff has been a great help to us at Mayo. She has sponsored the Junior-Senior prom for 15 years, the Science Club, Pep Club, and the cheerleaders. When asked her idea of the perfect student, she replied, A perfect student is one who is self-motivated, polite, conscientious, and considerate of others.” As members of the GOLDEN BEAR staff, we feel she is very deserving of this dedication. She has become more than just a teacher, she has grown to be a true friend. We will always be thankful for her support and guidance. For this the 1987 GOLDEN BEAR is dedicated to you. Miss Winecoff, with much love and gratitude. A CT1VTTIES Being a Proud Bear not only means working academically, but it also means being active in many organizations such as FFA, SAE, and many other various activi- ties including Miss Mayo and Homecom- ing festivities where spirit arose from the Golden Bear's soul. Participating in activities created an im- age of a joyous, fun-loving environment. Being involved in organizations help us to work together as a group. By working together, we at MHS are united as one, as one Proud Bear. 7 Bernard Green applies his workmanship and skills while Willie Mouzon assists. OUR FAIR LADY Members of the junior class chose the contes- tants for the Miss Mayo contest. Five Finalists were then selected from a list of the fifteen high- est ranked girls to officially run for the crown of Miss Mayo. After several days of campaigning, the entire student body voted on the contestants. Selected members of the faculty counted the votes. Finally the night of the contest arrived. Every- one felt the excitement as the time drew nearer to the announcement of our new Miss Mayo. With butterflies in their stomachs, the girls ex- changed nervous looks of hope and curiosity as the emcee announced the winner—Miss Paige Morrison. 8 Contestants await the announcement of Miss Mayo 1986-87. Mr. Boyd crowns Paige Morrison our 1986-87 Miss Mayo while Mrs. Abraham looks on. Paige Morrison poses for pictures with her brother and mother at the coronation. Miss Mayo 1986-87—Paige Morrison 9 • • 0 And Here She Is Each year at Homecoming a Senior girl was elected Miss Homecoming. This year eight Senior girls ran for the title. Senior members of the football team sponsored these contestants. After the Homecoming contestants campaigned, the student body did its part by voting. The winner did not become known until the football game Home- coming night. On that night, second run- ner-up was Teresa Gilmore; first runner- up was LaCresha Byrd: and the winner— Miss Angelina Oliver. Angelina Oliver is the new 1986-87 Miss Homecom- ing Queen Michael Davis escorts Miss Homecoming. Angelina Oliver. Queens prepare for the Homecoming parade. 10 Matthew Peterson escorts Homecoming contestant. Andrea Claitt. Miss Homecoming, Angelina Oliver, and her escort. Michael Davis, with second runner-up, Teresa Gilmore and her escort. Tyrone Sutton. First runner-up. Miss LaCresha Byrd, poses with her escort. De- metri Bacote. Homecoming contestant. Miss Linda Richardson, poses with her escort. Benjamin Jackson. Homecoming parade begins with a traditional firetruck with the Mayo High cheerleaders aboard. CELEBRATE MAYO Clowns clown around before the parade. During Homecoming week, students had the chance to participate in many activities. Students participated in things like T-shirt day. Punk-rock day, Dress to Impress” day, class color day, and black and gold day. Each class took part in a cheering competi- tion. Mr. Dabreu directed this event with the help of Quentin Goodson. There were also other activities like Puttin- on-the-hits ' contest; Juice took honors here. There was a theme contest for Homecoming and a poster contest in which homerooms competed. With the help of the faculty, Homecoming '86 was a smashing success. 12 14 A pack of Juniors chase Sharon Gavins. Antwania Allen tries to pull Angie Goodson's flag in the Freshman-Sophomore game. Playing the field Mayo girls had an opportunity to par- ticipate in their own football games. The night before the Homecoming game, a powder puff football game was held. The Freshmen played the Sophomores, and the Juniors played the Seniors. The girls put in grueling hours of prac- tice before the night of the games. When the night arrived, each team was excited by hopes of winning. Each team had cheerleaders made up of boys from each class. When the games were over, there were excitement and disappointments as the scores were Freshmen—O Sopho- mores—8, and Juniors—O Seniors—8. Mr. Powder Puff contestants line up for the an- nouncement of the winner during half time of the powder puff games. 15 Honor-able Mention 4 Quentin Goodson. Jocef Thomas won the Southern l ' ( versify Minority Scholarship. Each year students were honored for their character, leadership skills, and on the basis of scholarship. These students had exceptional grades in all subjects. The students chosen and awarded prizes reflected their ability to excel and strive to be whatever they set their minds to. The guidance counselor here at Mayo had her part in selecting students. She recommended those students who had exceptional grades to several different organizations and most were awarded with scholarships, plaques, and trips to various colleges. These students won the Clemson University Minority Engineering Scholarship: LaTanya Flynn, Jocelin Thomas, Stephen Redden, Juliet Thomas. Girls' State representative, Karen Jackson, got to visit many places, including t Governor's Mansion for tea. 16 The following were selected as members of Boys' State: Quentin Goodson, Corey Hodges, Cheveron Scott, Tyrone Sutton, Michael Williamson. Not pictured is Howard Jeffery. he Social Studies Department chose Cheveron Scott and Chris Nettles to attend Corey Hodges was the United States Senate Youth Program district winner. He convention in Washington, D.C. They attended a Mock Congress and gained qualified by writing the winning essay, practical experience on how the American Government works. 17 Driving my life away! Row 1 Mr. Pearson (advisor), Richard Jeffery, Kim Owens (Miss Bus Driver), Howard Jeffery (Reporter), Michael Bairefoot, Winston Jordan, Greg Henderson; Row 2—Eric Cannon. Michael Bess, Michael Williamson. Tracey Russell, Nevliann Davis, Stephen Redden, Sherman Barno; Row 3 Jamie Gurley, Tanya Flynn, Greg Williams, Tony Brown, Liston Thomas. SCIENCE CLUB Row 1—John Pickett (chaplain), Corey Hodges, Quentin Goodson (pres.), Cheveron Scott, Michelle Williams; Row 2—Rosalind Brown (Miss Science Club), Howard Jeffery, Karen Pratt, Mr. F. Williams (advisor), Sara Jeffery (sec.) 18 Russell Green is the state's vice-presi- dent of FFA. FFA The FFA (Future Farmers of America) helped students learn the meaning of agriculture. Mr. Pearson sponsored the FFA chapter at Mayo. The chapter competed in many contests. This year a few students competed in the Swine Judg- ing Competition at the State Fair in Columbia. Russell Green was FFA State vice-president, which led him to Kansas City, Missouri, where he gave a speech and represented MHS. FFA members: Row 1—Fred Wilds, Diane Dolford, Catina Sansbury, Aldric Wallace, LaShelleJames, Willie Mouzon, Mary Brown,Jerline Williams, Lisa Daniels, Kim Rheuark, Thelma Wilson; Row 2—Mr. Pearson (advisor), Liston Thomas, Eddie Simmons, Nick Lunn, Karen Pratt. Winston Jordan. Ronnie Lunn, Henry Simms, Scott Berry. Sidney Gregg. Rembert Davis. Demetri Bacote, Jamie Gurley. Eric Sellers. Stephen Green, Tyrone Sutton. Sonya King. Howard Jeffery; Row V—Michael Williamson, Richard Jeffery. Eric Cannon, Bernard Travis, Greg Henderson, Dexter Cannon, Curtis Williams. Russell James, Ben Jackson. 19 DRAMA CLUB Row 1—Mrs. Williams (advisor). Felicia Simms. Brendolynjett. Rosalind Brown. Michelle Williams. Tanya Flynn, Cheveron Scott. Elaine Goodson, Suzette Gainey, Robin Weaver. Jocclin Thomas. Frederick Mumford. Lori Scott. Brian Hodges. Sharon Gavins; Row 2—Sara Jeffery. Leticia Scott. Angela Gray. Marcieola Samuel. Antwania Allen, Ingell Muldrow, Sharetta Pauley. Theresa Arthur. Crystal Nettles, Corey Hodges. Row 3—Derrick Williams. Lydia Winn, Yolanda Holmes, Michelle Johnson, Carla Robinson. Teddy Williams, Tyvin Jeffery, Richard Jeffery, Mike Bess. Marshall Wingate, Juliet Thomas. Vickie Edwards; Row 4—John Pickett, Tony Brown. Kim Frazier. Joye Murray. Andrea Claitt, Tanya Hunter, Pam Love. Caleshia Arthur, Reggie Jett, Reggie Williams, Chris Fleming, Tony Marcus, Josh Pearson. The Drama Club was excellent for stu- dents with talent in acting. It gave students the chance to enhance their acting skills and possibly get a head start on a career in dra- matics. But the Drama Club was not only for those gifted in acting. Many students helped prepare stage props and costumes. Each spring, the Drama Club presents a one act play and sometimes monologues. This year a representative from Furman Uni- versity's Drama Department came and spoke with the Drama Club. 20 Officers: Row 1—Teddy Williams (chaplain). Rosalind Brown (tres.), Sharon Gavins (ass. sec). Sara Jeffery (sec.X Row 2—Tyvin Jeffery (Mr. Drama), Elaine Goodson (Miss Drama). Mike Bess (v. pres.). Reginald Jeft (sgt.-at-arms), Reggie Williams (Student Council rep.) Student Aetion for Education SAE (Student Aetion for Education) was a club designed for helping students become serious about getting an educa- tion. The SAE was headed by Mrs. Jack- son and Mrs. Washington. The SAE had been very active this year. They held an alcohol and drug free disco. This was done to let students know drugs were not the way to go. The SAE prepared a scrapbook of all the club activities. During Christmas and Thanksgiving holidays, they donated food and supplies to the You care; We care; Let’s share program. They spon- sored the program for American Educa- tion Week and gave each teacher a red, shiny apple. Officers: Standing—John Pickett (chaplain). Michelle Dabreu (v. pres.), Corey Hodges (reporter). Coy Wash- ington (photographer). Sara Jeffery (asst, sec.); Quentin Goodson (pres.), Marcieola Samuel (Miss SAE). Row 1—John Pickett. Corey Hodges. Eric Sellers. Russell Green, Michael Bairefoot. Quentin Goodson, Chris Nettles; Row 2—Mrs. Jackson, Sarah Jeffery, Derek Cooper, Yolanda Holmes, Michelle Williams. Sharetta Pauley. Crystal Nettles. Antwania Allen, Michelle Gurley. Mrs. Washington; Row )—Beatrice Planter. Tony Marcus, Michelle Dabreu, Katina Taylor, Ingell Muldrow, Steven Jones. Marcieola Samuel. Coy Washington, Shawnee Williams, Dexter Cannon; Row 4—Michelle Simmons, Andre Robinson, Josh Pearson, Willie Boyd, Shawn Marks, Malcolm Williams. Nathaniel Lowe. Theresa Arthur; Row 5—Felicia McLeod, Bernard Travis, Terra Gregg, Tara Jackson. Vickie Edwards. Kim Hudson. Reggie Brown. Anthony Singletary, Lydia Winn. 21 Beatrice Planter, Minjuana Jackson, Felicia McLeod. Jackie Moses. Lisa Coe, Jennifer Johnson, Fayola Hykcem, Mrs. McCurry. French Club Row 1—Juliet Thomas (Miss French Club), Kreig Outlaw (Mr. French Club); Row 2—Sherman Barno (Chaplain). Angela Grey (Student Council Rep.), Lee Ann Ramsey (Reporter), Felicia Simms (Asst. Sec.), Jocelin Thomas (Pres.), Theresa Arthur (V. Pres.), Elaine Goodson (Treas.), Stacey James (Sec. , Row 3—Crystal Bosely, Robin Weaver, Lori Scott, Lisa Blackmon, Joseph Dunham. Andrea Claitt, Brian Hodges, Yolanda Holmes, Greg Williams, Fred Mumford, Andre Robinson. John Crowley, Cynthia Sanders, Sherry Jones. Mrs. Williams; Row 4—Shawn Marks. Adrian Johnson, Blondell Hickman, Sharon Gavins. Genevive Jeffery, Tanya Gavins, Tanya Flynn, Michelle Williams, Michelle Dabreu, Terra Gregg; Row 5 Tyrone McKnight, Fred Cotton, Michelle Simmons. Fredricka Davis. Bertha Spates, Janice Dupree, Renfro Hicks, Malinda McElveen, Anthony Green. Student Council Standing—Angela Dupree. Iona Ailes, Jon Alma Byrd, Josh Pearson. Marcieola Samuel, Kim Weaver. Ernest Frazier. Eric Cannon. Chcveron Scott. Stephen Redden. Michael Williamson. Sara Jeffery, Leroy Jackson. Lori Scott. Lydia Winn. Lee Ramsey. Jocelin Thomas; Kneeling—John Pickett. Quentin Goodson, Demetri Bacote, Angela Hudson, Chris Nettles, Karen Pratt, Corey Hodges, Michelle Coe. Michelle Dabreu, Antonio Baker. Kim Davis, Willie Boyd National Honor Society Row 1—John Pickett (Reporter), LayOntra Thomas (Sec.), Corey Hodges (Student Council Rep.), Kim Rheuark (Pres.); Row 2—Mrs. Samuel, Stephen Redden, Juliet Thomas, Cheveron Scott. LaCresha Byrd. Jocelin Thomas, Michael Bairefoot, Karen Jackson. Howard Jeffery, Pam Mumford, Ronnette Blair, Quentin Goodson. Aldric Wallace; Row 3—Lee Ramsey. Kim Owens. Andre Robinson, Tyrone Sutton, Sharon Gavins, Antonio Baker, Shcretta Williams, Kim Weaver, Chris Williams, Pam Love. Steven Jones. Michael Lloyd, Stacey James, Coy Washington, Sherry Jones. Renee Smith; Row 4—Teresa Spires, Chris Nettles, Sonya King, Ingcll Muldrow, Michelle Dabreu, Jermaine Emanuel, William Gerald, John Crowley. 23 Spanish Club Row 1: Coy Washington (treasurer); Row 2— Crystal Nettles (Miss Spanish Club), Timmy Jor- dan (president), Angela Hudson (secretary); Row 3-Josh Pearson (chaplain), Steven Jones (vice president). Joseph Thompson (Mr. Spanish). The purpose of the Spanish Club was to pro- mote interest in the Spanish culture and lan- guage. Each member had to have at least one year of Spanish to become a member. Former members who were not in classes paid dues and contributed in practices and initiations, but they could not hold offices. The Spanish Club members had learned Christmas songs in Spanish and went Christmas caroling. This was much appreciated by the peo- ple they went to see. Row 1—Kim Hayes, Renee Smith, Mindy Moran, Steven Jones, Tim Jordan, Crystal Nettles, Joseph Thompson, Angela Hudson, Suzette Gainey, Jeff Kay, Teresa Spires, Tony Robinson; Row 2—Eric Coe, Alice Ledbetter, Vicki Edwards, Eric Sellers, Tyrone Sutton, Ronnette Blair. Rudell Williams, Chris Nettles, Mike Barno, An- gela Samuel. Shawn Thomas. Mark Taylor. Jeff Miles. Mrs. Yendall; Row 3—Janet King. Lisa Coe, Johnny Moses. Barbara Hcnnigan, Sherwood Hamilton. Sara Jeffery. Malinda Brunson. Iona Ailes. Derrick Williams, Derek Cooper. Rodney Bruce. Waddell Coe; Row 4—Stephen Redden, Josh Pearson, Sharetta Williams, Calcisha Arthur, Santasha Oliver, Joye Murray, Robert Sweet, Ernest Frazier, Dexter Trotter, Steven Jones, Howard Yarborough, Curtis Williams, Darnell Jeffery; Row 5—Tracey Russell. Mike Davis,Jerry Byrd. Pam Love. Tanya Hunter, Sonya King, Patricia McNeal, Ncvliann Davis, Lydia Winn, Ilisa Hacc. Willie Boyd. Mike Lloyd. Sidney Gregg, Sherman Williams. Gary Williams, Eddie Simmons, Coy Washington, Lydell Jackson. 24 Stephen Redden (treasurer), Willie Boyd (vice president), Jackie Moses (secre- tary), Jermaine Emanuel (president), Corey Hodges (historian). JCL (Latin Club) was a very prestigious club. It was made up of Latin I and II students; each student took an active part in JCL. In September JCL held its induction for new members. In November Mrs. Allen (advisor), along with selected students, participated in the Clemson Declamation where they made numer- ous speeches. Along with the Spanish and French clubs, JCL went caroling. There was also a fall workshop where awards were won in ath- letics. Future plans consisted of a Lupercalia Party, a trip to Carowinds, April State Forum and the Roman Banquet. Standing—Ivory Cooper, Rosemary Green, Leslie Hudson, Marciola Samuel, Orrie Sansbury, Lendell Robinson, Kim Weaver, Ingell Muldrow, Kim Hayes, Antwania Allen; Kneeling—Corey Hodges. Jermaine Emanuel, Willie Boyd Beta Club The Beta Club is a non-profit, leadership and service organization for high school students. Its purpose is to stimulate effort, reward achievement, and to encourage and assist its members to continue their education after high school. Io be a Beta Club member, a person must meet the following qualifications: worthy character, good mentality, creditable achievement, and a commend- able attitude. Prospective members must be ap- proved by the principal and faculty members. Beta Club officers: (Kneeling) Corey Hodges—Pres., Juliet Thomas—V. Pres.; (Standing) Ingcll Muldrow—Student Council Rep.. LaCresha Byrd—Treas., Jocelin Thomas—Reporter, LayOntra Thomas—Secretary. Row 1—Miss Lambert (Advisor), Mrs. Bradley (Advisor), Corey Hodges, Juliet Thomas, LayOntra Thomas, LaCresha Byrd, Ingell Muldrow, Jocelin Thomas, Mrs. Dubose (Advisor); Row 2—Sharon Gavins, Renee Smith, Kathy Jordan, Kim Rheuark, Quentin Goodson, Paige Morrison, Sara Jeffery. Howard Jeffery, Tonida Sellers. Lisa Coe, Yolanda Cannon, Antwania Allen, Crystal Nettles. Marcieola Samuel. Stephen Jones; Row 3—Coy Washington. Karen Jackson, Willie Boyd. LaTanya Flynn. Kim Davis, Michelle Dabruu, Kim Weaver. Andre Robinson. Josh Pearson. Theresa Arthur. Aldric Wallace; Row 4—John Pickett, Timmy Jordan, John Crowley,Jermaine Emanuel. Pam Love, Mike Williamson, Bertha Spates, Nathaniel Lowe, Cheveron Scott, Michael Bairefoot, Russell Green, Sharetta Pauley, Antonio Baker. 26 Sweet Sounds Although many students at MHS exer- cised their vocal cords by spreading the day’s gossip, other students exercised their vocals in Ms. Mack's chorus class. The students in her class enjoyed her enthusi- asm as well as her will to get the job done. The MHS Choir participated in many activities outside the school. They sang at Coker College and had many invitations to sing at out-of-state colleges. Not only did they learn to sing in choir, they also learned the different styles of music and studied music itself. At the concert, the choir sings the wonderful song they so whole-heartedly rehearsed and rehearsed without a problem. Mrs. Mack plays the piano as her students rehearse the concert songs. Members of the choir sing aloud in order to prepare fot the evening s agenda. 27 They’ve got the beat! Reggie McCall, Bernard Andrews, Eric Harrell brush up on their drum- ming. If you asked almost any band member what the definition of band was, what they would probably say included the words hard work” and discipline. It took a lot of both of these elements. Even after you went through, on the average of 12 hours of practice per week plus shows and were sore and tired, most members said it still gave them a sense of accomplishment. The thrill of getting up in front of the entire school and community to strut your stuff was the satisfaction that some people couldn't ex- plain! Mr. Dabrcu seems pleased with Christmas music. Band shows school spirit at pep rally. Concert Band produces ex- ceptional sounds at Christ- mas. 28 Sixth period band practices hard every- day. Pam Love, Jon Alma Byrd, Angela Goodson, Michelle Dabreu march off after show. Band thrills crowd at citywide pep rally. 29 The Terror The Mayo High School marching band or The Terror of the Pee Dee, as it was most commonly called, had more behind it than just wonderful performances. Mr. Keith Dabreu, band director, made sure that they practiced hard. Practice started at the end of July with three-hour long sessions until school started. Then practices were two hours long. All of this practice paid off. The Terror had participated in parades in Myrtle Beach, Denmark, Orangeburg, and many more. The band funds mainly came from the Band Booster Club. Some of their special events were the Christmas and Spring Concerts. Also, talent shows were sponsored by CMG, a club whose members were band members. Terror of the Pee Dee marches on the field for an outstanding performance. 30 Drummer Eric Harrell carefully selects the notes he is about to play. The MHS marching band ignites the crowd at half time. 31 The marching Terror obviously believes that practice makes perfect. An Annual Affair August was the start of the planning sessions and the ad-selling for the GOLDEN BEAR staff. Everyone vowed to get things in on time, but as deadlines got closer, there was little time and too many things to get done. There is probably no yearbook known to man that has just fallen to- gether. A lot of checking and correcting had to be done when work was turned in and turned in again and yet again. Taking pictures, drawing layouts, and writing copy were all a part of the regular work of the staff. There were a lot of cries for help, crumpled layout sheets and scattered pictures in the room—all symbols of annual work. Mrs. Mat- thews pulled her hair out on more than one occasion. We gossiped, we laughed over our mistakes, and through it all, we put a book together. We hope you have as much fun with it as we had doing it. Yearbook editors Karen Jackson and Howard Jeffery enjoy a few quiet moments. Our Mr. McCrary takes another winning picture; he is invaluable to our yearbook staff. Annual staff. Front row: LaTanya Flynn, LayOntra Thomas, Sherri Hales; Row 2: Michael Williams, Karen Jackson, Willie Boyd,Jocelin Thomas, Michelle Dabreu, Juliet Thomas, Renee Smith, Kim Owens; Back Row: Pam Mumford, Billy Gerald. Howard Jeffery, John Crowley, Kim Weaver, Timmy Jordan, Michael William- son, Stephen Redden, Mrs. Matthews (advisor). 32 Stephen Redden and Timmy Jordan ponder over how long to make a copy block in the sports section. Michael Williams, photographer, focuses for another great photo. Pam Mumford, LaTanya Flynn look over a few pictures. Kim Owens assists Sherri Hales in picking out headlines for the faculty section. 33 Underclass editors Renee Smith, Kim Weaver, Willie Boyd look for ideas. While doing layouts, senior editors Michael Williamson. LayOn tra Thomas take time out to smile for the camera. Kim Weaver ponders over how to revise a layout. As deadlines draw near, Pam Mumford, LaTanya Flynn. Billy Gerald, activities editors, look over pictures going in their section. 34 MAYOTTE Mayoitc staff: Mrs. McCurry (advisor), Ruth Bull, John Pickett, Janet King, Robin Weaver. Debra Hales. Rosalind Brown, Karen Jackson. CMG The members of the band fraternity. Kappa Mu Gamma, were three of the best students in Mr. Dabreu's class. The purpose of CMG was to organize band activities as well as help Mr. Da- breu with band connected business. CMG members attended concerts at many colleges around the state. Kappa Mu Gamma members: Andre Robinson, Sara Jeffery, Eric Sellers. 35 Marshals One of the honors that some Juniors looked forward to was becoming a marshal. The top ten juniors, sponsored by Mrs. Bradley, served as ushers on Class Day, Awards Day, and other special events. Marshals were an elite group that expressed the best MHS had to offer. The marshals could be found in all the honors and academic classes. They were reliable and involved in many of the clubs and activities at school. The students that received the honor of being a Junior Marshal were presented with a gold and black sash to wear as a medal of their hard work. 1986-87 Junior Marshals: (Standing) Howard Jeffery, Mike Wil- liamson, Paige Morrison. Corey Hodges. Chevcron Scott; (Seat- ed) John Pickett. Michael Bairefoot, Russell Green, LayOntra Thomas. Quentin Goodson. Paige Morrison has enthusiastic expectations of being a Junior Marshal. Cindy Jordan escorts Quentin Goodson to the honorary position of chief marshal. The new Junior Marshals sit with former marshals in hope of a great new year. 36 Mayo High School Color Guard: Calvin Wilds, Michael Hennegan, Lorenza Williams, Bernard Travis, Anthony Green. LTC (Ret.) E. Winn Robcrts-JROTC JROTC Col. Roberts ... What do you think about the JROTC pro- gram this year? We have a very strong 4th year group this year, both in ability and in numbers. They provide the leadership for a strong program. We have a large number of 3rd year cadets, and I hope they will develop into good leaders. What would you like to see done this year or in the future? We need to get our marksmanship program going. This can be done now that we have the large double classroom in the new building. All we need now are pellet rifles; then we can shoot in the classrooms. What makes a perfect” cadet? There are 24 characteristics and traits that we teach and strive to instill in the cadets. But if 1 could have a cadet with degrees of self-respect, responsibility, initiative, and confidence and who tried his best all the time, I would call him perfect. Has the new building affected your classes' attitudes? If so, why? My classes felt at home in the mobile unit, but I think the new classes coming in will be proud of the new facilities. What do you think about the new ROTC classes? Each year the new cadets appear to be hope- lessly inept, but so far they have always devel- oped into fine young men and women. How many years have you been at Mayo? This is my eighth year, but I taught JROTC in Georgia for 10 years. If you could change one thing at Mayo, what would it be? We would have more opportunities to get the entire Cadet Corps together for drill. 37 Mayo High Drill Team: (Standing) Pres. John Crowley, Anthony Green, Robert Sweet, Howard Sutton, Johnny James, Chris Crowley, Garry Williams. Vice-Pres. Kelsey Goodson; (Kneeling) Tami Nolan, Antonio Baker. Willie Boyd. Lydell Jackson. Bernard Travis. Angela Watford. Battalion Commander, Staff: Capt. Karen Jackson. Capt. Ty- rone Sutton, Lt. Col. Aldric Wallace. Capt. Greg Henderson. Lt. Col. Ronnette Blair. 38 A A Standard of Excellence The ROTC program, unlike any other school program, consisted of small organizations within itself. These organizations were made up of well- trained ROTC cadets who dedicated their time to practice and train. Three of these organizations were the Color Guard, Honor Guard, and the Drill Team. Each had a role to play in the JROTC program. The Color Guard posted the colors. It was made up of five cadets. Three of the five carried the United States, State, and the Mayo High school flags. The Honor Guard consisted of cadets who guarded the stadium and locker rooms during the football games. The Drill team was made up of cadets who both marched and performed fancy drills in pa- rades throughout the state. 39 The class listens attentively as Sgt. Hammonds discusses leadership. The Right Stuff of Mayo High. Sound O®4 Off The Mayo High Junior Reserved Officer Training Corps had proven that they were an excellent group of cadets and officers. The JROTC department showed Darlington and oth- er surrounding towns the type of quality in- structing that came from Colonel Roberts, Ser- geant Hammonds, and Sergeant Davis, by having the opportunity to display their talents at the American Education Week Program at the Darlington County Courthouse in November and having participated in local parades. Being the best came naturally to the JROTC Depart- ment of MHS. Corporal Larry Simpson proves he can take command. 40 The Color Guard goes through their routine at football game. Angela Watford, Chris Crowley, Willie Boyd practice rifle techniques. 41 bound MHS goes college On Educational Opportunities Day, colleges were welcomed to our school gym in order to explain to students what the college was like and what was offered at that college. Students poured into the gym in order to get information about which college they should attend. This was a successful program as many students left with more knowledge about what they might want to do when they graduated from high school. Cheveron Scott and friends discuss what they might want to do when they graduate. College volunteers rest after a hard day's work in guiding students the right way.” College volunteers explain to two MHS students the benefits of going to college. 42 Take A Closer Look Career Awareness Day alerted students to the various opportunities in today's world of work. Different people with varied careers took part by speaking to classes about their careers and the importance of education. They spoke of the benefits and drawbacks in their professions and invited questions from interested students. Career Awareness Day allowed students to get to know what it took to succeed in the business world today. Students got to know the speakers, some of whom were former Mayo graduates. 4) Sgt. Hammonds introduces guests at Career Awareness Day. Experience Shows Vocational classes included many areas and a variety of skills. Many courses were offered at MHS which came under the heading of vocational training. Home economics offered such skills as sewing, cooking, home management, child care and development, and parent- hood education. Our business classes en- abled students to take typing, shorthand, and an introduction to the business world. Vocational training could be had in ag- riculture science and production, pre voc, and industrial arts. Here students learned how to handle various power tools, viewed many of today's occupational areas, or learned about different aspects of agriculture. The Darlington Career Center gave stu- dents a chance to study the trade they most liked. The knowledge gained from MHS's many vocational courses gave our stu- dents a definite boost toward future ca- reers. 44 Mr. Pearson himself chooses the right moment to teach his class the basics. Mrs. McCurry teaches her class the basics in Home Economics. Mr. Pearson s class demonstrates their skills. A few guys show off for the camera while Mr. Pearson works on the car. 45 Class Action! As summer neared its end, teachers at MHS started their teaching chores. While English teachers assigned homework and helped students with term papers, science teachers helped guide their students in the right way to conduct lab and not blow things out of proportion. School was now back in the swing of things. Mrs. Miles helps Blondell Hickman try to find a better word that would improve her theme. 46 SPORTS Sports are a continuing tradition at Mayo High. Over the past years, the Gold- en Bears have maintained a winning atti- tude in our athletic program. We have won a numerous amount of conference championships in all sports. And we have been state champions or runners-up in baseball, basketball, track, and football. Even as the past may have been great, this year is no exception. The Golden Bears continue to be proud of their winning tradition. 47 Scott Berry swings with a vengeance as Bears try to overcome their opponents. Golden Girls The 1986-87 Varsity and Junior Varsity cheer- leaders started out their year in July with Practice! Practice! Practice! They were getting ready for the big year ahead by putting in many long hours. With all the cheers, chants, and routines they learned, only success was in line for pep rallies and games. Fans enjoyed a variety of cheers such as Rock Steady, Dynamite, and Boom-Chica-Boom. Spirit was their main goal and that was what they achieved! Through the selling of spirit ribbons, fan- tastic pep rallies, and leading cheers at the games, the cheerleaders accomplished their job. Varsity cheerleaders. Front row: Juliet Thomas; Second row: Tricia Watford, Vera Marcus; Third row: Yoland Cannon, Felicia Simms, Nicole Person, Angela Hudson Back row: Tracy Turner, Elaine Goodson Varsity cheerleaders prepare for a big pep rally. Cheerleading practice makes for a perfect Friday night. 48 49 Feel the impact The 1986 Mayo High football team composed a record of seven wins and four losses to end the regular season as Region IV AA conference runner-ups. The Bears started their bid for the state playoffs on a sour note. They lost their first game to the defending single A division champions, East Clarendon, by a score of 3 to 2. Things did not get easier as the Bears suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Wilson Tigers by a score of 38-0. After two straight losses, the Bears calmed down and claimed their first victory over Choppe 24-0. The next victims were the Loris Lions. After a tough first half, the Bears opened the game up in the sec- ond half and prevailed 28-2. Coach Virgil Wells did not want to enter the conference games on a losing note, and North Myrtle Beach was no easy task. But the Bears triumphed with a 13-7 overtime victory over the Chiefs, boosting the Bears' record to 3-2 going into the conference. The Bears started the conference off right by winning two straight shut- outs. Mayewood was the first shut-out victim as they fell 6-0, and Scott's Branch was the second shut-out victim as they fell 41-0. The Bears had a scary Homecoming against Furman as they found them- selves down 13-8 at halftime. But the Bears regrouped and overcame 24-13. The next game was against Lamar for the Region IV AA conference championship. The second quarter told the story as the Foxes scored 26 points. Bad breaks for the Bears sealed their doom as they lost 32-0. The final game of the season was a do-or-die effect as far as the state play- offs were concerned. Bishopville was no easy opponent and the score proved it, but the Bears qualified for the state with a 12-0 victory to finish the regular season at 7-3 and claimed the title of conference runner-ups. The Bears had to play Central of Pageland in the first round of the state playoffs. Central was ranked No. 2 in Division AA. After a 6-6 tie at the end of the first half, Central came back in the second half with two touchdowns in the third quarter. The Bears scored another touchdown late in the fourth quarter, but Central also scored a touchdown. The final score was Cen- tral—26, Mayo—14. The Bears ended their season with a 7-4 record and gained respectability. Fred Wilds sprints for another touchdown. 50 Eric James kicks the ball off for the Bears. 51 t 'A V'-- Leon Bacote assists the referee in his call. Greg Henderson and Winston Jordan take time out for prayer. s p o R T S Coach Wells relaxes while his play- ers work out. Greg Henderson rumbles into the end zone after Calvin Wilds runs hard on the kickoff. recovering the fumble. Cisco Reed scores another TD for the JV team. Howard Yarborough scores on the long pass. Kelsey Goodson kicks off the season on a good note. Robert Stuck smiles as he tackles the Silver Fox; Maurice wants to get in on the fun too. Hard beat Mayo's junior varsity football squad leaped to a very good start this season. They had a winning streak which lasted through September and ended in the latter part of October. This was the best record in four years of J.V. history. The J.V. squad ended with a record of 4 wins, 2 losses and 2 ties. Special recommendation went to Tony Robinson who rushed for over a thousand yards. The J.V. team played one of the best games all year against Mayewood Vi- kings. Defense played a leading role in this battle. There were 20 turnovers in all. Cis- co Reed threw for over a 100 yards includ- ing the 2 touchdown passes which brought Mayo from behind to tie the game at 12-12. From then on, the two teams played hot potato with the ball. When the buzzer sounded, the teams were still locked at 12-12. The Bears march down the field on the kick-off. 55 A Season of Almosts” Mayo's varsity basketball team was disman- tled after losing its first eight games. The team's spirits were lowered greatly after both St.John's and Wilson nearly ran the scoreboard out of numbers. Grades played the biggest factor, causing five of Mayo’s starters to sit out the first ten games. Several times, the Golden Bears had a chance to pull it off, but failed. However, after losing eight straight games, the fans continued to swarm into Mayo's gym. Henry Sims draws the charge to put Furman in foul trouble. The team sets up for the kill. Leroy Jackson drills two of his eight points against Furman. Tracey Russell rushes for position as Cheveron Scott shoots. Cheveron Scott nails two of his five free throws against Furman. 57 Lady Bears Give Their All Girls' basketball had a pretty rough season as they had lost all five starters from last year's team. This meant a year of rebuilding. After playing Blenheim, Wilson, and St.John's twice, the girls participated in the Darlington Christmas Tournament. After the tournament, the girls played Latta, entering the conference games on a sour note. Nevliann Davis jumps for the ball with a lady Eagle. 58 The team gets fired up before the tip-off. Nevliann Davis falls to the floor for the ball. 59 On the Run Junior Varsity Basketball promised to be an exciting sport this season. With a few star per- formers coming back from last year's team, JV basketball was an interesting, as well as stimulat- ing, sport for the 1986-87 season. The JV basketball team had some pretty stiff competition. They opened the season with Blen- heim, Wilson, and St. John's. They ended the non-conference half of the season against Latta. The JV Team opened the conference games against Furman and finished with Mayewood, Bishopville, Scott's Branch, and Lamar. Fred Cotton adds to his abundance of points against Furman. Johnny Moses concentrates as he cans two free throws. Cisco Reed snags a rebound from the defender s hands. 60 Spring Fever Spring sports at MHS had an in- teresting season. No outstanding records were set, but there were some great individual achieve- ments. Although they all had rocky starts, spring sports showed signs of improvement by the end of the sea- son. In track, the majority of the team qualified for the Upper State and all spring sports gained confer- ence recognition. Boys' baseball team. Front Row: Mark Taylor, Willie Mouzon, Melvin Wright, Jackie James, Jerry Byrd; Back Row: Scott Berry, Ray Lundy, Rodney Jordan, David Bostic, Rufus Jackson. Fred Wilds Boys' track. Front Row: Eric James, Corey Hodges. James Samuel; Back Row: Stephen Redden. Derek Cooper, Tyrone Sutton, Aldric Wallace, Robert Joe, Joseph Thompson. Chris Kennedy, Coach James Smith Girls' softball. Front Row: Genevivc Jeffery, Melinda Brunson. Sharon Gavins, Mary Brown; Back Row: Michelle Gurley. Ton- ida Sellers, Nevliann Davis, Angelina Oliver, LaTanya Flynn 61 62 Girls' track: Cindy Jordan, Jocclin Thomas, Angela Goodson, Renee Hudson Jocelin Thomas strains for the finish line. PEOPLE If someone were to ask you, What really makes up your school?”, your an- swer would have to be The People. ’ Why would it be the people? It would be peo- ple because they are the core of the school. They are what brings the school success; they are what the school puts pride in. They are the students, the faculty, and other professionals. They are proud to be part of Mayo High School. 63 Students exhibit exuberance during an inspiring pep rally. Being a Senior was not as easy as one might think. Seniors faced some of the biggest prob- lems in their last year of high school and had to make some of the hardest decisions of their lives. Many of these decisions included choosing a college that would be right for them. Students looked forward to many things about college life: You're more independent when you go to college and you have more freedom”—LaCresha Byrd. I look forward to the hard work and more responsibility”—Ronnette Blair. I look forward to a little more freedom and opportunities in the big world —John Pickett. Some of the fears of going to college included making new friends and leaving old ones behind: I don't want to leave my old friends, just to meet new friends. 1 look forward to our 10th year reunion so I can see everybody again”—Kim Rheuark. Being a senior was one of the greatest privi- leges a person could have. Leaving old friends and making a new life was just the price you had to pay for being a Senior. The very athletic Sidney Gregg, Mr. Senior, and the blonde, blue-eyed Kim Rheuark. Miss Senior, pose for the camera. Senior Class Officers: President—Quentin Goodson, Chap- lain—Aldric Wallace, Treasurer—LaCresha Byrd, Vice Presi- dent—Corey Hodges, Secretary—Karen Jackson A Tough Act to Follow Demitri Bacote Michael Bairefoot Ronnctte Blair Shannon Brewer Rosalind Brown Tony Brown James Brunson Malinda Brunson LaCresha Byrd Tawanda Cato Andrea Claitt Nevliann Davis 65 Diane Dolford Vanessa Dunham Reginald Gardner Sharon Gavins Teresa Gilmore Quentin Goodson Russell Green Sidney Gregg Jamie Gurley Michelle Gurley Sherwood Hamilton Kimberly Hayes 66 Gregory Henderson Corey Hodges Bobby House MOST SCHOOL SPIRIT: Jeff Miles, Vera Marcus show off their school spirit by holding our school s mascot, the golden bear. 1. Karate Kid—Part I 2. Beverly Hills Cop 3. Back to School 4. Friday 13th—Part IV 5. The Fly 6. Aliens 7. Captain Eo 8. Rambo 9. The Breakfast Club 10. The Color Purple Gwendolyn Jackson Karen Jackson Minjuan Jackson Carol James 67 Russell James Howard Jeffery Tyvin Jeffery Reginald Jett Thaddeus Jett Jennifer Johnson Michelle Johnson Rodney Jordan Stephanie Jordan Standing are the chillin' Demitri Bacote, Jamie Gurley, Greg Henderson. Winston Jordan. Directly behind the ladies is Mark Taylor. Seated are the spirited Vera Marcus and LaCresha Byrd in Senior casual pictures. 68 Winston Jordan Sonya King Alice Ledbetter Nathaniel Lowe Tony Marcus Vera Marcus Eddie Martin Patricia McNeil Jeffery Miles Paige Morrison Jacqueline Moses Pamela Mumford 69 Joye Murray Christopher Nettles Angelina Oliver Kreig Outlaw Kim Owens Danny Pearson Matthew Peterson Tflffe Ta Tkc Stow 1. Full Force 2. Run—DMC 3. Janet Jackson 4. Cameo 5. Michael Jackson MOST TALENTED: Flute player, Michelle Johnson, and Mr. Merlin himself, magician Michael Bairefoot, demonstrate their other talent. The two prepare to sing a lovely duet. 70 John Pickett Karen Pratt Kim Rheuark Linda Richardson Ronald Richardson LaTonya Robinson Timothy Ross Cheveron Scott Tonida Sellers Henry Sims Anthony Smallwood Teresa Spires 71 Tyrone Sutton Mark Taylor LayOntra Thomas LUNCHTIME? 1. The Thunderbird 2. Morrison’s 3. Hardee s 4. Wendy’s 5. Carrie Nation’s Joseph Thompson Dexter Trotter Aldric Wallace Calvin Wilds BEST DRESSED: Joye Murray is adorned in a rasberry- colored, round-necked sweater with a touch of black print, cotton-creped pants of the same color and a gold necklace to complement her outfit. Kreig Outlaw is handsomely dressed in a turquoise, thinly striped crew neck sweater trimmed in black. The two pose in front of Belk's best dressed manni- kins. 72 Senior Survey What's a Senior Superlative? A senior” was defined by Webster as a person older or of higher rank than another. Superlative was defined as surpassing all others. Therefore, a senior superlative must be a person of higher rank than another who surpasses all others. Here at Mayo that definition suited to a T . MHS was filled with plenty of talented and dedicated students more than willing to express their knowledge and cleverness. These students were recognized immediately by their friends and were nominated for the various categories in their homerooms. The entire senior class then voted on them by secret ballot to determine the overall winners. These selected individuals will truly be our future leaders. BEST LOOKING: Dazzling brunette. Linda Richardson, and dark brown-eyed gentleman. Mark Taylor, stop by Belk's cosmetics' depart- ment for a glamourous snapshot. BIGGEST FLIRTS: Nevliann Davis and Joseph Thompson wrap-up in front of Colonel FRIENDLIEST: Tyrone Sutton and Karen Jackson show the jolly ole fellow Roberts' Christmas tree for their picture. himself just how friendly they can be. Maybe they expect something extra under the tree from him this Christmas. 73 Jeriine Williams Reginald Williams Teresa Williams Theodore Williams Michael Williamson Marshall Wingate MOST ATHLETIC: Left tackle for the varsity football team Gregory Henderson decides to take up a new sport, tennis. Angelina Oliver, a member of the softball team, displays the trophy she hopes to capture. MOST CONCERNED: LayOntra Thomas, Tyrone Sutton pose in front of an attractive display. They don't seem too concerned that there is snow behind them in the middle of the mall! 74 RECORD 1. All Cried Out 2. Word Up 3. Temporary Love Thing 4. Earth Angel 5. You Be Ill'in 6. Candy 7. Friends and Lovers 8. Shake You Down 9- Hungry For Your Love 10. 1 Can t Wait l 1 ’ l ] l 1 1 I I Chivalry is not dead as Nathaniel Lowe opens the theater door for Jacqueline Moses. MOST DEPENDABLE: Standing in front of Santa's workshop are Ka- ren Jackson, Howard Jeffery. Just like you can depend on Santa to leave goodies, you can depend on them. MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED. Karen Jackson. Corey Hodges make their evening check deposit at the bank. MOST POPULAR: Football starjeff Miles and our Miss Mayo, Paige Morrison, are the Who's Who around MHS. Try These 1. The Reebok 2. The Snake 3. The Rambo 4. The Pee Wee Herman 5. The Wiggle 75 BEST ALL AROUND: Greg Henderson, Angelina Olivier are the stars of MHS. MOST STUDIOUS: When not reading English and physics, John Pickett reads about stars. Karen Jackson reads faithfully; that's why she and John are most studious. WITTIEST: The comedians of our school, N'evliann Davis, Russell Green, are the ones who want to be seen. They plan to re-decorate Colonel Roberts' tree. Miss Winecoffs Biology II class poses for the camera. 76 The Senior Class of 1987 77 The senior class shows that they are the pride of Mayo. Every senior proves the truth of this slogan: The Proud, the Elite, the SENIORS. Take a closer look One thing the Juniors looked forward to was selecting a Mr. and Miss Junior. The contestants were several of the most popular students at Mayo. The proud winners were Mike Davis and LaTanya Flynn. They represented the Junior class in the coronation and LaTanya was also in the Homecoming parade. Next year, they can look forward to running for Mr. and Miss Sen- ior. Mr. and Miss Junior, Mike Davis and LaTanya Flynn. 78 Junior class officers: Sherman Barno. Chaplain; Scott Berry, Treasurer; Eric James, Reporter; Stephen Redden, President, Fred Mumford, Vice-President. Sherri Hales is caught with her mouth open. Our Senior Year? We’ve laughed and cried together Throughout the many years. We've talked and prayed together To overcome our fears. As we face a new day, we will walk Through another door. We’ll wonder where our senior year Will lead us and what it will have in store. Elizabeth Anderson Robert Bacote Antonio Baker Ramona Baker Sherman Barno Scott Berry- Lisa Blackmon Mary Brown 79 Our own language Mayo’s students had a language all their own. Everyday, it seemed new words were invented to replace older ones. For instance, the phrase, I’m serious!”, used to be very popular. Now it had been changed to, I’m for real!” Trick!” had also been replaced with Sike!” Some other new phrases going around Mayo were, You be illin’ ”, Word up!”, I’m chillin’!”, and You buggin’!” Sometimes the way we talked made it harder to communicate with people from other schools, but we didn’t mind. In fact, it brought the students at Mayo closer together. Renee Brown Rochelle Brown Rodney Bruce Jerry Byrd Bertrina Coe Derek Cooper Michael Davis Rembert Davis Dwayne Davis Lennice Delaine Barbara Dubose Patricia Fields Scott Berry and friends clown around during locker break. Blondell Hickman Sammy Hickson Brian Hodges Yolanda Holmes 81 Benjamin Jackson Leroy Jackson Eric James Johnny James Dannell Jeffery Genevive Jeffrey Sara Jeffery Brendolyn Jett Daphne Jordan Tiffany Lewis Ronnie Lunn John Mangum James McCray Willie Mouzon Rosalind Muldrow Fred Mumford 82 'J Mayo’s got style Fashion played an important role in the lives of Mayo's students. Everyone wanted to be in style, and this year the style was lingering on silver and gold. All over Mayo, girls could be seen with big, silver pocketbooks with matching shoes, belts, and other accessories. Even though the boys didn’t carry silver pocketbooks, they hadn't been left out of this fad altogether. Their gold and silver necklaces could be seen glittering from far away. Sonja Pauley Nicole Person Voliee Peterson John Ray Stephen Redden Andre Robinson Tracey Russell Angela Samuel Elaine Sansbury Charlotte Sawyer Lori Scott Eric Sellers Robert Sweet 83 Cindy Taylor Jocelin Thomas Juliet Thomas Liston Thomas Tracy Turner Terr)1 Waiters Trish Watford Christopher Williams David Williams Dedra Williams Derrick Williams Gregor)- Williams Michelle Williams Rudell Williams Ruby Wilson Lydia Winn • Larry Yarborough Tabitha Young ST! m fin V'T ▼ A Not Pictured William Gerald Sheldon Jeffery Leticia Scott 84 Sophomore class officers: President—Michelle Dabreu; Vice- president—Russell Washington; Secretary—Sharetta Pauley; Treasurer—Lisa Coe Sophomore Spirit Pep rallies, clubs, elections, band, and student body officers were just a few things that sopho- mores participated in. If you were a sophomore or had been a sophomore, you would have probably said that it's one of the most exciting years at high school. The sophomore year was the halfway point of a high school student's career. When the present sophomores were in their freshmen year, they knew they were the best be- cause freshmen were fresh. But now, one year later, the sophs had come to show MHS who was the best. There were sophomores on the Student Council with some serving as officers. Sophs had taken over many clubs. There were also many sophs serving as officers of various clubs. With these reasons, one could see that sophomores were active in school affairs; they showed leadership. SOPHOMORES Antwania Allen Eugene Anderson Michael Anderson Caleisha Arthur Kendric Arthur Theresa Arthur 85 Matthew Barry Angela Bonaparte David Bostic Deatrice Boyce Willie Boyd Rosella Brewer Valarie Brown Tyrone Brown Veronica Brunson Lisa Campbell Eric Cannon Yolanda Cannon Veronica Carroway Penny Clay Lisa Coe Richard Coe Waddell Coe Franklin Coefield Fred Cotton John Crowley Michelle Dabreu Anton Davis Fredericka Davis Kimberly Davis Anna Dillinger Stevie Dubose Wanda Dubose Joseph Dunham Janice Dupree Shawntel Edwards 86 Jermaine Emanuel Tanya Gavins Dorothy Goodson Kelsey Goodson Lennette Goodson Angela Gray Anthony Green Bernard Green Freddie Green Marie Gregg Sharetta Pauley, Ingell Muldrow, Michelle Dabreu label SAE apples for the teachers. Robert Gregg Sharon Gregg Fayola Hakeem Debra Hales Iiisa Hare 87 Barbara Hennegan Michael Hennegan Yvonne Hickman Renfro Hicks Eddie Hobson Angela Hudson Wclton Hudson Louis Jackson Lydell Jackson Maurice Jackson William Jackson Anthony James Tarsha Jett Steven Jones Kathy Jordan Timothy Jordan Audrey Kelly Marvin Kennedy Janet King Michael Lloyd Brenda Louis Pamela Love Nick Lunn Adrian Mack Reginald McCall Michael McDaniel Anthony Mclvcr Annette McKenzie Patrick McKenzie Felicia McLeod 88 I know it’s in there 0 0 0 Lynn McRae Felicia Mitchell Mindy Moran Johnny Moses Henrietta Moses Tracy Mouzon Ingell Muldrow John Muldrow Crystal Nettles Robert Newton Tammy Nolan Franklin Owens Sharetta Pauley Joshua Pearson Beatrice Planter Renee Smith is quite upset with her junky locker. LOCKERS! You had twenty- five seconds until the bell rang, but you couldn't find your English book, and your English teacher spe- cifically told you to bring your book to class or you would be writ- ten up! Or maybe you couldn't get your locker opened in the first place. Lockers could be both helpful and harmful. Lockers could be a hiding place for something valuable such as money or school books. If you didn't share a locker with any- one, you were the only one who had the combination. On the other hand, it could get you into trouble. The locker would most likely jam, leaving you late for class or making you become the last one in the lunch line. There are two types of lockers: a neat locker and a junky locker. Ev- eryone usually decided to clean his locker out on Friday afternoon, leaving the halls a mess. If you were to take a look into every locker, you would probably be surprised at how many lockers were decorated with pictures and posters, ranging from a boyfriend to Prince! 89 Veronica Rakestraw Lee Ann Ramsey Cisco Reed Antonius Robinson Lendell Robinson Curtis Rouse Anthony Samuel Dorothy Samuel Marcieola Samuel Albert Sanders Felicia Scott Terry Scott Eddie Simmons Felicia Simms Larry Simpson Renee Smith Todd Smith Teresa Sparks Bertha Spates Robert Stucks Howard Sutton Rodney Thomas Bernard Travis Frederick Wallace Coy Washington Kimberly Weaver Frederick Wilds Gary Williams John Williams Malcolm Williams 90 Shawn Williams Thelma Wilson Melvin Wright Howard Yarborough Not Pictured Where’s the Beef ? Kathy Anderson Sherman Baccus Jackie Brown Michelle Coe David Green Ornando Goins Karen Gregg Jackson Tanya Jordan Tommy Muldrow Earl Ray Angela Smalls Curtis Williams James Williams Big Macs, Whopper, Big De- luxes, Pizza, and fries were just a few of the types of fast foods ea- ten by the sophomores. Sopho- mores consumed more fast-foods in a week than square meals. Most sophomores don't even eat breakfast in the morning. If they did, it was usually a candy bar and a bottle of soda. According to the survey taken, the average sophomore ate out about four times a month. Where's the Beef? This ques- tion was answered with McDon- ald's coming in first place. Burger King at second, and close behind at third was Hardee's. Everyone had his own opinion of his favor- ite eating place. Although most enjoyed eating fast foods, there were people who would rather have fruit instead of candy. Some preferred eating out while others enjoyed staying at home to eat. John Crowley explains his method to Renee Smith and Kathy Jordan. Jermaine Emanuel snoozes while going to Irmo for the Latin competition. 91 Sophomores show spirit at pep rally. Freshmen Officers: Dedric Hudson—Treasurer, Tara Jackson—Secretary. Angela Bacote— President. Angela Moses Asst. Secretary. Chris Crowley—Chaplain. The lovely Miss Freshman is Leslie Hudson. Stacey James studies hard in the library. We’ve only just begun 92 As newcomers to Mayo, the freshmen had been enthusiastic. At one time or another, every student here had felt like a beginner with three more long years to go. Like a ladder, a freshman must work his way up. It may have seemed end- less at times, but before he knew it, he’d be on that final rung of the ladder of high school. But never fear, for some there's always that college ladder. All of these ladders are just part of life. Good luck! Angela Goodson, Marlon Samuel check over new homeroom assign- ments. Iona Ailes Chris Andrews Angela Bacote Eric Bacote Michael Barno Artiss Bess Daniel Balthers Crystal Bosley Hazel Brockington Daran Brown Deborah Brown Gregor)' Brown Richard Brown Roseshall Brown Shawn Brown Patricia Bruce Joseph Bull Ruth Ann Bull Steven Butler Jon Alma Byrd Patricia Campbell Dexter Cannon Flossie Carroway Eric Coe Larry Coe Ivory Cooper Chris Crowley Lisa Daniels Diane Davis Melinda Delane 93 Chris Fleming Kimberly Frazier Michael Gainey Wanda Gardner Melvin Gerald Kimberly Gilliard Alvin Gilmore Thaddeus Gilmore Shawn Goins Angela Goodson Melissa Goodson Eric Graham Andrew Green Donisa Green Rose Mary Green Steven Green Tammy Gregg Terra Gregg Timothy Gurley Crystal Hamilton Greg Hamlin Eric Harrell Ranina Hester Tameca Hickman Tara Hickson Jarvard Hodges Jody Holden Dedric Hudson Ellison Hudson Kimberly Hudson 94 Leslie Hudson waits to be- come an official JCL mem- ber. Amazing Freshmen The freshmen were truly fresh! The freshmen of MHS showed spirit and class. They overpow- ered the other classes in cheering and school spirit at pep rallies. There were more students in the freshman class than in any of the other classes. There were 130 freshmen enrolled at Mayo. If a person stopped any freshman in the hall and asked who had the most spirit, there would be no question that the answer would be—Freshmen! Robin Weaver awaits goodies at the concession stand. Lesley Hudson Randall Huggins Tonya Hunter Suzanne Jackson Tara Jackson LaShelle James Roberta James Stacey James James Jett Adrian Johnson 95 Angela Moses, Tara Jackson inspect the new addition. Shaping up A growing concern of many students and their parents was how to get better school grades. More than ever before, chances for a successful future were directly related to a stu- dent's level of academic achievement. Doing well in school required achievement of certain basic skills. Every class graduating after this year's class of 1987 had to have 20 units. This change was because tests had been made and educators suggested that more units should be required. The freshman class also will have to take and pass an exit exam to graduate from high school. Amy Spons grins in social studies class. 96 Tyrone Johnson Sharon Jones Kevin Joseph Jeff Kay Sharon Love Anthony Mack Deborah Mack Shawn Marks Melinda McKclveen Tyrone McKnight Natasha Mitchell Angela Moses Lisa Nance Santasha Oliver Marvin Poole James Quick Mike Reyer Sean Richardson Charles Roberson Alicia Robinson Carla Robinson Terrance Robinson Marlon Samuel Virginia Samuel Cynthia Sanders Shawn Sanders Catina Sansbury Michael Sansbury Orrie Sansbury Lorenzo Scott 97 Melinda Scott Jamie Shaw Shulaza Simmons Anthony Singleton Steven Smalls Michele Spires Amy Sports Henry Stevenson Charlie Taylor Kesha Taylor Terry Taylor Kartina Thomas Perry Thomas Patrina Townsend Melissa Waiters Angela Watford Robin Weaver Jackie Williams Lorenza Williams Michael A. Williams Michael Williams Shawnee Williams Sherman Williams James Wilson Anthony Wright 98 Mr. Willie Boyd, Sr., principal at MHS. The Principal Factor We at MHS are honored to have Mr. Willie Boyd, Sr., as our principal. Mr. Boyd is a well-known and highly admired person at MHS. He always has a kind word and ready smile for everyone. Mr. Boyd is a man who believes in the value of a higher education; he is forever seeking methods to improve our school and the educational system. When we asked Mr. Boyd about how he felt about MHS, he responded by say- ing, It is my sincere desire to serve Mayo and its community to the best of my abili- ty. Together we stand and divided we will fall. We appreciate the hard work and dedi- cation he has shown throughout the years. Mr. Boyd, we at MHS are proud to say, Thanks for making our school a great one.” Mr. Boyd enjoys an evening at the Prom. Mr. Boyd's youngest son, Carlton, asks him to pro- nounce a word. 99 Mr. Donald Hughes, our school s vice-principal. You're in good hands Mr. Hughes enjoys a delicious school lunch. 100 We've got what it takes The faculty's school year began before the students came and end- ed after it. They spent much time and thought in preparing for their classes. With the faculty's guidance and understanding, MHS students gained an insight into the world Mr. Dabreu drills the band after school. around them. Not only did the teachers cater to the educational needs of the stu- dents, but they also sponsored clubs, coached athletic groups, and taught music. Yet, all have the same job of opening young people's minds and satisfying their curiosity. Mrs. Susan Abraham Reading Mrs. Joan Bradley Guidance Mrs. Barbara Allen Latin Mr. Keith Dabreu Band Mr. Levy Baker Typing, Business SFC. Samuel Davis JROTC Mrs. Mariiynn Belk Social Studies Mrs. Wilhelmina Davis English 101 • • • for perfection Teachers have many ideas of what makes a perfect student. According to Mrs. Miles and Mr. Spivey, their perfect student would be one that developed not only in academics but also in extra-curricular activities. To Mrs. Yendall, a perfect student was one who was eager to learn. Mrs. Allen felt a perfect student was one who was academically motivated while developing and re- taining a sense of humor and perspective. Miss Lambert said her perfect student should have these traits: polite- ness, consideration, and respect. SFC James Hammonds calls to check on JROTC uniforms. Mrs. Rudell Dubose Math Language EMH Miss Janice Ham Self-contained EMH Aide Mrs. Celestine Edwards Study Hall SFC James Hammonds JROTC Ms. Lydia Goodwin English BSAP Coordinator Mr. Gerald Harrison Social Studies Driver's Ed. Mr. Joe Graham Industrial Arts Rev. Nathaniel Harrison Permanent Substitute 102 Mrs. Ailcnc Henson Librarian V « - Mrs. Yolonda Jackson Phys. Ed. Scicnce Mr. Renny Johnson Social Studies Mrs. Bobbie Kelly- Mathematics Miss Judith Lambert Mrs. Carolyn Mack Social Studies Music Mr. Robert Mason Mrs. Sue Matthews Self-contained EMH English Guidance 103 Mr. William McCrary In-School Suspension Mrs. Flora McCurry Home Economics Mrs. Alezia Miles English Ms. Emily Morton Mathematics Mrs. Nora Outerbridge Media Service Coordinator Mr. Willie Pearson Mrs. Elaine Rinehart Agriculture Transportation Art Social Studies LTC. E. Winn Roberts JROTC 104 Teacher’s Corner What do teachers enjoy most about teaching at MHS? Several teachers felt the faculty and students made teaching here worthwhile. Mrs. Yendall enjoyed the friendly atmosphere while Mr. Spivey enjoyed seeing students improve. Mrs. Samuel liked working with her math stu- dents and watching their ability grow. Many teachers appreciated the students' efforts to learn and their respect for the teachers. The one thing enjoyed most by the faculty was the cooperation of students, parents and administration. Mrs. Washington busily files her reports. Mrs. Meredith Robinson Mrs. Josic Samuel Phys. Science Biology Mathematics Mr. Kregg Spivey Mrs. Joyce Thomas Reading Permanent Substitute Mrs. Margaret Washington Attendance Clerk Mr. Virgil Wells Mrs. Sarah White Physical Education Athletic Director Math Lab Mr. Steven Wilson Mathematics 105 Virginia Williams, office aide, sorts tests for a teacher. Mr. Baker, what did you see? ■Elf Mrs. Clara Williams French English Miss Linda Winccoff Biology Mr. Fletcher Williams Chemistry Physics Math Mrs. Nancy Yendall Spanish English 106 VI rn, Mm, Good! There are many important jobs that were taken for granted. Among these jobs were those done by the cafeteria workers. They spent long hours over hot stoves preparing nutritious meals. If it was not for these ladies, MHS students would not have had a hot meal ready for them at lunch time. Jania Wright, Annie Ruth Pearce, Supervisor Ernes- tine Zimmerman, Roberta McKay, and Patricia Holmes are the ladies who prepare our delicious school lunches. Roberta McKay, Annie Ruth Pearce, and Jania Wright prepare french fries. 107 Ernestine Zimmerman calculates the daily record. Raymond Green, Archie Rouse, Roena Ham help keep Mayo clean. Helping hands of MHS 108 Angelina Oliver, one of MHS's softball players, gets ready to bat. Mark Taylor, Mike Bess. Nevliann Davis, Karen Pratt. Angelina Oliver will remember last year's prom. Doug Nettles and Diane Dolford were the happy couple of last year's annual wedding. Moments to Remember Dana Gerald and Vita Wells, two of MHS's honor graduates, wait for thier final march. Mrs. Miles helps Tanya Lundy, Karen Pratt, and Teresa Spires in last year's prom decorating. Michael Williamson, Kim Rheuark, Jamie Gurley. Sharon Ga- vins arc PROUD members of the Senior class. 109 Seniors depart . . . but the This year was an excellent one. Even though the seniors are departing, the growl of the bear will continue with the rising seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen. They will maintain the pride the seniors this year and the seniors before them established. Even though we had our bad times, we always held ourselves above the crowd. This was because we were Mayo High School—the Few, the Many, the Proud. Zoom, zoom, buses await students to load up. Remembrance Throughout my years at MHS, We all laughed and cried together. But when we were in unity. No one could be better. The teachers always stressed That we should strive to be the best But many times We tried to get away with less. As time went by And graduation grew near. Everything the teachers taught Was becoming clearer and clearer. Finally when I took that last step Down the aisle for graduation. Something came over me— A feeling of great sensation. Expectation for the future Along with sadness for the past. And no matter what I do in life. These feelings will always last. But now that I'm out in the world, And things are much harder, I thank MHS For pushing me further. Lydell Jackson and Derek Williams willingly hand over their books to Mr. McCrary. 110 V