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

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Farmer's Day, Freebird Style. Farmer's Day has always been a popular tradition with Cavalier fans; this year was no exception. The WANS Free- bird was on hand to arouse school spirit at the annual outdoor pep rally. Sharing in the Farmer's Day fun are the JV cheerleaders. One-of-a-kind taste Lunchtime has always been a time for a little relaxation. Angela Young, Jackie Ballenger, and Emika Williams meet to chat about the latest happenings during second lunch. Taking a snooze. First lunch seems to be the perfect time for Jack Eason to catch a wink of sleep before going to his fourth period class. Opening 5

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Dorman is 'A Shade Above the Rest Because the Cavaliers are What makes Dorman A Shade Above the Rest ? The competent administrators, the capable, caring faculty, and the conscientious, tal- ented students, says Mrs. Pat Moore, who has been the principal's secretary since the school opened in 1964. We have beautiful buildings, well landscaped grounds, and a choice location. Dorman could be just another high school; it's what's inside that really counts. A Grade-A academic program also helps to make Dorman A Shade Above the Rest. An English depart- ment that challenges students to do their best, a wide variety of math courses that are suited to students' needs, and a science program that prepares students for the ever- changing world of technology — all these play an important part in mak- ing Dorman one of the best high schools in the state. The art department also contributes to making Dorman A Shade Above the Rest because of its many pro- grams for students interested in visu- al and performing arts. Students also have the opportunity to take voca- tional and technical classes at R. D. Anderson, something that not all state high school students are able to do. Dorman is A Shade Above the Rest for other reasons, also. The school spirit that has been so preva- lent among students and faculty, the positive attitudes expressed by all in and out of the classroom, and the support and enthusiasm that has been shown for the athletic depart- ment are all qualities that make Dor- man Better Than the Best. The friendships, the smiles, the heartaches, and the good times all make Dorman A Shade Above the Rest, — an everlasting memory. 4 Opening

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Four Seasons of Color Another year. At some point in time during early August, reluctant students began to realize that the opening of school was close at hand. With disgust- ed looks on their faces, students head- ed out to buy the essentials : note- book paper, composition books, pencils, and other necessary items. Not everyone was unhappy about the be- ginning of school. Once they realized that they had to return, most were fair- ly confident and even (gasp) enthusias- tic. August 25th brought with it the usual confusion of the first day, but it also revealed the enthusiastic spirit which would continue throughout the year. September. September was a month when the weather was very indecisive. Temperatures varied daily from the low-fifties to the mid-eighties and nin- ties. School had just begun when many of the clubs and organizations around Dorman began preparations for the new year. Labor Day weekend was a big hit during this month — the first school Happy Halloween! Lee Anne Powell and Kathy Coy were found playing with Halloween cos- tumes. holiday. Many students and their fam- ilies squeezed in one last vacation be- fore school really got underway. Dur- ing September, says Kelley Thompson, I usually watch a lot of football. There were several interest- ing match-ups between the high school football superpowers in Sep- tember. The fighting Cavaliers came out on top in all four of their opening games. October. Each year, bosses and moth- er-in-laws all round the nation are re- membered in October. Spartanburg's annual fair, a very popular event with many Dorman students, was held once again this year. Says Robin Mason of the fair, I believe that it is the best part of October. Halloween rolled around on a Friday this year, making all Hallow's Eve a more memorable evening. I think we should get to wear costumes on Halloween, says Traci Smith. The traditional trick-or-treating may not have been as common as it once was, but dressing up will always be a popular activity associated with October thirty- first. November. Cooler weather finally ar- rived and the leaves began to change colors as Indian summer came to a close. Sweaters and bluejeans replaced tee-shirts and jams as students under- took fall chores, such as raking leaves and collecting pine cones. November brought the close of the football sea- son, but heralded the start of the bas- ketball practice. Election day was the first Tuesday in November. The first student teacher holiday of the second six weeks was also on November 4. Fi- nancial aid opportunities and informa- tion on several hundred colleges were made available to all interested seniors on Education Opportunities Night. Turkey and pumpkin pie, along with report cards, were seen around the end of November, presumably the twenty- seventh. December. Cooler weather also brought plentiful Christmas decora- tions and frantic shoppers as November quickly became December. This was a very busy month for many students; lo- cal merchants hired extra workers for the holiday season. If students were not busy with after school jobs, they were occupied with various school activities. The NAHS began preparing for the twenty-fifth by creating decorations for the front lobby and the cafeteria. A Christmas tree, decorated by student council representatives, was set up near the guidance center to put a little holiday cheer into the lobby and re- ception area. The chorus, the band, the Blue Belles, and the symphony orches- tra began practicing for the annual Christmas Assembly. A skit performed by the Dorman players added the fin- All dressed up and ready for Christmas. Stacy Smith listens to her neighbor. ishing touches to the assembly. Senior Jack Eason says, I love Christmas be- cause it is the month to celebrate the glory of the birth of a risen King. It's a time to remember the joy from the spirit of giving and to share love with everyone. January. With the month of January came New Year's resolutions and the return of school work. After two short weeks of Christmas vacation, it was time to start the second half of the school year. January is the time when you come back from a great vacation and have to worry about dreaded mid- term exams, says Tammy Edwards. Many students realized that they had made it half-way through the school year and that spring break was only fourteen weeks away. February. Valentine's Day, to many stu- dents and teachers, was the most out- standing part of February, as it is each