Paul M Dorman High School - Vanguard Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Traditions... Year After Year Through the years. Dorman has had one particular tradition in which its school spirit re- volves around. The activities may change from year to year but the meaning stays the same. Rivalry. Spartan High is the cause of all this activity and has produced much fun and hate. Although the highlight is that football game in which the best football team in Spartanburg is to be decided, the scores vary from year to year. But from all this, some strange activities go on during this one day. Stu- dents attire changes from casual to country. Hayrides before and after school have been cut from the activities but the energy is used at the pep rally. Cheers, dances, music, and other activities fill the hour. Even a Viking in the form of a stuffed dummy at- tended this year. And energy left from the school activities was saved for the big game. Every year these activities are because of the need to prove which school is better. It is done in fun except on the field. The big men in blue take on those Vikings and the consequences are never predictable. This year they were defeated, but it never gives signs for the future. Injuries are not a welcome pari of any game, especially the injury to David Whitley (36) in this game Spirit on Farmer's Day can be found just about anywhere. FARMER’S DAY 15

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The cheerleaders share in the excitement of the wins but also feel the loss Every year a Viking attends the Farmer's Day pep rally. Everyone gets involved in wearing their farmers duds. The bicycle race was a new event and John Pettit put in both feet. 14 FARMER’S DAY

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Stern, But Flexible As the 8:05 bell rings, the school day has officially begun for students and faculty. Every- one hesitantly starts to home- room. but one can always tell the students who have two tar- dies because they tear down the halls like maniacs as the clock nears 8:09. Homeroom served the purpose of hearing the daily announcements and of finding out if the basketball team won the night before. Some students may think the only reason for going to school is studying, but to break the humdrum routine, students are eligible to participate in school organizations and projects. Be- sides lunch as being everyone's favorite “class.” pep rallies and assemblies are also enjoyable “interruptions” of a typical school day. Pep rallies provide the students with the privilege of legitimately screaming at the top of their lungs and the chance to show their school spirit. On the other hand, as- semblies entertain students with music and informative speakers. Even though many think the everyday routine is stem, it can also be flexible by getting involved and attending assemblies. 16 DURING SCHOOL