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

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Changes Changes. Change. Changes. Practically everything around Dor- man seems to have changed. One change is the new atten- dance policy which requires that at- tendance be taken every period and processed by a computer. Also in the new rule is that three tardies equal one absence. Another change has been moving from the nine-weeks' grading period to a six- weeks' plan with semester exams. Those who have perfect atten- dance for twelve weeks may exempt their second and fourth six- weeks' exams. Saturday make-up is a change for those who wish to have absences removed and credit given for the day. Dorman is the only school in the state with such a make-up policy. Another significant change is the in-school suspension where the stu- dents are not allowed out of the ISS area for the whole day and are even given lunches in the room. Another change is the smoking policy which allows only upperclass- men to smoke in the fenced tennis court area. To enter the smoking area, a student must have a sticker on his ID card. Periodic checks of the ID's are made by the security guards. Also new is the parent volunteer program in which parents man the early dismissal room, relieving the counselors of this burden. Parents also update BSAP data and sort and file report cards. These changes have created three lunches, two for the upper- classmen and one for freshmen. Probably the most significant change to students has been the new bell system. Instead of the 8:10 to 2:45 day. it became 8:00 to 2:55. These extra minutes went into in- structional time Even with three lunch periods, friends could always be found in the cafeteria In-school suspension (ISS). a new program this year, gives stu- dents a chance to receive credit even when receiving dis- ciplinary action. Changes 9

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For many students, five minutes was not enough time to get the locker open and get to class on time. Being in class ten more minutes until 255 became routine after a while With most teachers changing rooms, it seems odd to see so- cial studies teacher Rick Webb in upstairs Wing D.

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Tammy Holt is al smiles as she performs for the Byrnes pep rally Practicing almost every day during sixth period is common for band mem- ber Tommy Aten The year for spirit? Well, at the opening football game against Byrnes, faithful fans weathered the rain and the loss to the 1982 state champs. Hardly a pep rally goes by without the BLUE WHITE chant echoing through the gym, only to be broken by the band's playing of the fight song. Who is responsible for this spirit? Cheerleaders are largely respon- sible for school spirit. Two sets of cheerleaders were formed, includ- ing males for the first time. They were selected by judges instead of the student body as in the past. Cavalier mascots were also males and were picked by judges. Pep rallies were held for ninth. JV, and varsity athletics. On several oc- casions, however, such as home- coming and Farmer's Day, the entire student body assembled for one pep rally. Spirit was also evident in the se- lecting of the homecoming court. All girls on the court this year had to be sponsored by a senior football player with no candidates by peti- tion. From this list of senior girls, the homecoming queen was chosen. The Blue Belles, under the direc- tion of a new advisor Mrs. Starke Ward, continued to entertain the student body and fans at pep rallies and home games The Marching Cavaliers also pleased the crowds as they donned new uniforms this season. Money for this goal was raised by selling con- cessions at the Marshall Tucker con- cert. With several members of the Marshall Tucker Band being Dorman graduates, the concert was per- formed in John L. Martin Stadium to benefit the Shriners' Hospital in Greenville. The year for spirit? The crowds at athletic functions would seem to answer with an affirmative reply. Spirit is here to stay. Spirit 10 Splrlt