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

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y MEAirf iocaiP I With changes in policy and ad- ministration. excellence is still the top priority at Dorman. The aca- demic requirements are still strong with advanced placement classes in seven areas and numerous honors A general science lab assign- ment seems to have CNjuana Clowney puzzled. John Frisetl finishes a class assign- ment in order not to have homework courses. The changes in school policy have been aimed at eliminating class in- terruptions and increasing instruc- tional time. Stricter disciplinary poli- cies are designed to foster learning in classrooms. Class tardies have been reduced and the in-school suspension has lowered the number of repeated offenders. The new policy of exempting exams is de- signed to produce motivation for perfect attendance or academic excellence. Dorman had three students who attended Governor's School, four National Merit semi-finalists, two commended scholars, and two NCTE winners. The emphasis placed on the val- ue of academic achievements is re- warded by the large number of stu- dents who receive honors based on their achievements. Dorman contin- ues with its many areas of excel- lence. Excellence 13

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Getting the necessary chemi- cals ready for lab is one respon- sibility of lab assistant Bo Pryor With her violin m correct posi- tion. Darla Keller performs with the Symphony Orchestra. At the electives fair in spring 1983. the distribution education classes displayed the world of work. 12 Excellence

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With Steve Traynham and Chris Smutzer setting the pace, the cross country team is off and running in a regional meet At 6Vli and the taHest player ever to don a Cavalier jersey. Jason Cudd dunks the ban for another two points After defeating Spartan High 15-6 and 15-11 vol- leyball members head for the locker foom for a needed rest Running back David Goodwin ekes out short yardage in a 14-7 loss to Clinton 14 Sports Division