Richard Winn Academy - Aerie Yearbook (Winnsboro, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1975 volume:

Lift your voices join the throng Swell in praise our joyful song. Long live our Academy] Hold its banner ever high; May we ever onward march, Blue and Gold against the sky! Benedicat nos Deus. Benedicat nos Deus. Praise to our Academy! Follow as it leads us on. May its star be ever bright. May its path be ever light! As we come from day to day. Let us learn the upward way. Benedicat nos Deus. Benedicat nos Deus. Gaudeamus igutur luvenes dum sumus! As we leave these ivied halls. As each golden future calls, Richard Winn's ideals uphold; E’er be true to Blue and Gold. Benedicat nos Deus. Benedicat nos Deus. AERIE 1975 Richard Winn Academy Winnsboro, S. C. 1 Volume IX “Let The Good Times Roll” — an old slogan that has lived through many eras. A slogan that reflects our mood, one of fun — in learning, competing, growing, and doing. 2 We “Let The Good Times Roll” in many of our learning experiences. This was possible through the hard work of our teachers, the willingness of our students to learn, and an understanding on the part of both faculty and students that learning doesn't have to be all work and no play. 3 We really “Let The Good Times Roll” in competition at R.W.A. This was brought about by our love of action, our knowledgable coaches, and our fun-loving parents. Our students and parents looked forward to games and gave our teams the support that they so greatly deserve. There was fun for all. 4 As our school grew, there was much work to be done. Our young students had to adjust tp new surroundings, learn new rules, and take on new responsibilities. During this time, our school grew greatly — from two houses that were falling down to a beautiful campus with two large buildings for classes, a gym, and a building for eating. All of this gave us cause to “LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL.” 5 The year 74-75 was a year of many changes and improvements. We added a music department for our lower school, expanded our physical education department, and increased our faculty and student body to the largest ever. Through all of this we LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL. 6 7 Let The Good Times Roll 9 ADMINISTRATION And FACULTY 10 11 The school year 1 974-75 has been a memorable one for Richard Winn Academy because of our new headmaster Thomas O. Bruce. Although Mr. Bruce has been with us only a short time, he has shown his concern and dedication to developing Richard Winn to the fullest extent of its potential. Mr. Bruce was graduated from A. C. Flora High School in Colum- bia, S. C. and attended the University of South Carolina where he received an A.B. in history. He is presently working on his master’s degree. Before coming to Richard Winn, our headmaster was employed at James H. Hammond Academy in Columbia for three years. While there, he taught American history and government and coached football and track. He helped to start the first football program at Hammond, Mr. Bruce has made many changes for the betterment of Richard Winn, such as selecting new reading and math materials for the lower school students, providing a place for the upper school stu- dents to eat lunch, and hiring new teachers. 12 Administration HEADMASTER MRS. PATRICK MATTHEWS SECRETARY The Student Body would like to express our deepest gratitude to Mrs. T. P. Mat- thews for all the work she has contributed to our academy. Without her the academy would be unable to function so smoothly from day to day. Her work is also appreci- ated by the athletic department to which she has devoted much time and effort. 13 minim Upper School Faculty MRS. F. H. PURCELL MRS. JOHN T. McNEELY MRS. CHARLES BEACH MRS. ERNEST P. FERGUSON MR. THOMAS O. BRUCE These pictures give only a brief look at our upper school faculty. There is no way to show the hard work that they do while preparing a lesson, or the countless hours that they spend making out references for college. Also, much of their time is spent in worrying about students and talking with parents. They have put much time and energy into making the year 74-75 pro- ductive and on behalf of the student body, the annual staff would like to give them many thanks. 15 MRS. BERRY ARNETTE Newcomers to the Upper School Faculty Miss Judith Bouknight is a graduate of Mid Carolina High School in Prosperity. She received a B.S. degree in Biology from Newberry College and also attended the University of South Carolina, Ander- son College, and Charlotte Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. A registered nurse, she taught operating room nursing at Clemson. Before coming to Richard Winn, she taught at the Fairfield County Vocational School. Miss Bouknight teaches 7th, 8th, and 9th grade science and two classes of Biology. She is also the sponsor for the newspaper and the S.G.W. Club. In her spare time, she enjoys music and art in addition to her work at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Mr. Garrett Allen grew up in Maryland where he graduated from the Robert E. Perry High School of Rockville in 1 971. A sophomore at the University of South Carolina, he is majoring in classical stud- ies. Mr. Allen teaches Latin I and II. He joined our faculty in March to complete the year for Miss Bertha Dunlap who left because of ill- ness. His favorite hobby is archery. m Miss Sophie Young was born in Clinton, South Carolina. She attended Clinton High School where she received her diploma in 1 968. She later attended Presbyterian College, majoring in French and English. She continued her education by doing graduate work at the University of Tennessee. Miss Young teaches English 8, II, III, IV, and Advanced Compos- ition. She also is the sponsor of the Literary Staff of the annual. Her hobbies include guitar and painting. 16 Lower School Faculty MRS. W. H. BOLICK MRS. MARION ROBINSON 17 MRS. F. J. WEED MRS. F. D. ARNETTE 18 MRS. J. D. MCLEOD MRS. DAVID WRIGHT Newcomers to the Lower School Faculty Mrs. John V. Nicholson, Jr. was born in Clinton, S.C. She attended Winnsboro High School where she received her diploma in 1964. 5he later attended Converse College, majoring in Church Music. She continued her education at the University of South Car- olina and the Citadel. Mrs. Nicholson teaches music in the lower school and helps with the music in all activities of R. W. A. Her hobbies are cooking and growing house plants. Mrs. G, F. Bass grew up in Laurens, S.C, where she graduated from Laurens High School in 1969. She later attended Erskine College where she majored in Pre-School and Elementary Education. Mrs. Bass teaches all subjects in the 3-B class at R.W.A. In her spare time, she enjoys all types of sports. ■ Cc '4 ,-S I HOfjNG-; t HANDS ; 19 Board of Directors SITTING: Mr. R. E, Ashford, Mrs. H. G. Phillips, Mr. William Reynolds, Mrs. E. M, Arnette, Mr. W. T. Reid. STANDING: Mr. D. C. Caughman, Mr. J. P. Crowe, Mr. T. W. Ruff, Jr., Mr. Pat Ramsey, Mr. R. A. Westbrook, Mr. Phil Nichols. OFFICERS: Mr. William Reynolds, chairman; Mr. R. A. Westbrook, 1st vice-chairman; Mr. D. C. Caughman, 2nd vice-chairman; Mrs. E. M. Arnette, secretary; Mr. W. T. Reid, treasurer. 21 CLASSES 23 24 25 JOSEPH WARREN BEACH PHILIP DUANE BURNES, JR. JULIA LUCRETIA FOSTER MARY LAUREN HOBBS HAROLD WILLIAM BERZLEY, JR. THOMAS DEAN BONEY TIAWANNA ELLENE DINKINS LELIA MARGUERITE DIXON BRUCE LAVERNE HALL JULIA ALICE FULLER JOSEPH SLOAN LYLES JOHN J. HOOD III 26 DEBRA MAE MANN AMELIA JANE PATRICK EVELYN LUCILLE SHIRLEY JOHN MICHAEL SULLIVAN FRANCES ELIZABETH MARTIN ELEANOR AUSTIN PEAY ANNE PERRY STEPHENSON ALBERT HAYNE MCMEEKIN III RICHARD JUSTIN POWELL KATHRYN JAYNE STEVENSON They Will Just Fade Away. . . 27 Juniors Vince Miller Frances Monteith Phyllis Nichols Randy Oxner Becky Porter Kathy Porter Beth Reid Julie Robinson Warren Rutland Jane Saunders Edy Turner Lou Ann Wilkes Caroline Arnette Gail Ashford Marion Bolick David Coleman Jane Douglas Rufus Haskins Gail Johnson Frank Longshore Rachel Lyles 28 NOT PICTURED: Mary Matthews Sophomore Sally Collins John Crowe Byron Dirtkins Kathy Douglas Claude Marthers Lisa McMeekin Beth McNeely Cindy Patrick Joey Price Debbie Reynolds Rhys Weigle Buddy Wilkes 29 NOT PICTURED: Ann Jennings Freshmen Terrie Faukenberry Louise Ferguson Carmen Glen David Hamilton Roy Hanna Sally Harrison Vera Haskins Harriet Hobbs Keith Humphries Janet Mann Judy Mattox Tommy Mattox Karen Miller Helen Phillips Alan Reed Debbie Robinson John Ruff Mike Taylor Wes Teal Sallie Traylor Linda Ashford Jay Collins Jan Cooper Gene Dixon Lee Estes 30 Sub-Freshmen Genia Barger Beth Branham Mtke Cornell W.D. Caughman Anne Collins Jeff Clyburn Lee Dorrier Donna Funderburk Mike Good Susan Collins Stewart Harmon Robbie Harrison Crystal Haynes Beth Hudson Amy Johns Kim King Tamie Lark Andy Ligon Helen Matthews Chris McMeekin Edmund Monteith Connie Pope Laurie Stephenson Carolyn Teal Freddie Wilson 31 Randy Fowler Ray Gardner Henry Glenn Bill Goudelock Mark Gustafson Paul Hamilton Gene Haskins Angela Lark Mark Doty Margaret Douglas Linda Faile 7th Grade Martin Borders Deanie Collins Ginny Arnette Cynthia Lever James Mattox Renee McCabe Beth Nichols Lou Ann Reed Rhett Reynolds Tom Ruff Miriam Stewart Bill Turner Alex Westbrook 32 NOT PICTURED: Gene Wilson Class Officers Laurie Hobbs — Sec.-Treasurer, Sandy Burnes — Vice President, Joe Lyles — Presi- dent. Keith Humphries — Vice President, Vera Haskins — Treasurer, David Hamilton — President, Lee Estes — Secretary. NOT PICTURED: Eleventh Grade Officers, Kathy Porter — President, Becky Porter — Vice President, Jane Saunders — Sec,-Trea- surer. Cindy Patrick — Sec.-Treasurer, Buddy Wilkes — Vice President, Sally Collins — President. Edmund Monteith — President, W. D. Caughman — Vice President, Carolyn Teal — Sec.-Treasurer. 33 6th Grade Terry Hinnant Melinda Mann Laura Mattox Louise McNeely Cathy Miller Woodward Peay Jennifer Pope Jimmy Porter Barkley Ramsey Jimmy Reed Lisa Sanders Cheryl Stevenson Debbie Swearingen Amy Robinson David Taylor Bratton Arnette Rebecca Bates Renee Cameron Jackie Cathcart Thomas Cathcart Karen Collins Colette Dearing Kim Douglas Pebbles Gunter Catherine Hendrix 34 ’Vi 5th Grade Julie Brooks Chris Chibbaro Kirk Culbreth Karen Douglas Locke Doty Billy Dubard Lisa Enlow Ernie Ferguson Mary Ann Gunter Rae Hall Debbie Hinant Greg Hood Johnny Ladd Teresa Lark Steve Mattox Wendy Nichols Jeffrey Oxner James Patrick Bonnie Robinson Scotti Sanders Marcus Steele Amy Stevenson Sara Stewart Elizabeth Turner Pat Westbrook 35 John McNeely D. Melton Gen Palmer Joyce Pope Kevin Reynolds Lisa Robinson Jamie Rosborough Barbara Saunders Fran Taylor Kirk Weir 36 NOT PICTURED; Cheryl Hall 3rd-A Betsy Barrineau Laura Bost David Branham Bobby Castles Ellen Douglas Ann Good Gene Price Penny Renwick Dean Taylor Cindy Wilson Wylie Wright Becky Mattox Ramona McCabe Leigh McDaniel Fran Miller Rob Pope Mark Hamilton David Herndon Jay Jeffers Mike Marthers 37 3rd-B Paula Few Beth Foster Tracy Haygood Karen Kenefick Missy Bennett Robert Bundrick Valencia Dinkins Becky DuBard Tina Evans Mitzie Knight Robin Lever David Mann Herman Mattox Patsy Palmer Helen Ramsey John Ruff Eric Steele Karen Weed Russell Wilkes NOT PICTURED: Lib Whitfield 38 2nd Jeno Barnett Billy Boleyn Britt Cathcart Karen Collins Mark Collins Ruth Ann Doty Judy Fetner Yvette Floyd Rebecca Humphries Mark Jeffers Lynn Johnson Sarah Peay Todd Robinson Mac Ruff Sharon Smith Cheryl Stevenson Marion Bass Elizabeth Black Ann Teal Laura Thomas Melissa Weed Cristin Williams Brett Witt 39 Ist-A Shane Bruce Jody Caldwell Eric Castles Clint Cooper Frances Anne Hendrix Blaine Hickfin Pattie Baker Tommy Barrineau Ronald Borders Renee Hutson Sally Jones Elizabeth Mattox Hope McManus Steve Reed Lisa Stout Mac Westbrook Rod Wilkes 40 Ist-B i Cherie Chibbaro George Hollis Paul Holmes Leslie Jones Louis Joyner Jay McManus Donna Miller Michele Pace Leanne Purcell Ross Robinson Jason Wilson 41 SPORTS 43 Eagles Have Stiff Competition FIRST ROW: B. Wilkes, J. Price. SECOND ROW: V. Miller, H. Bates, B. Berzley. THIRD ROW: W. Beach, A. McMeekin, J, Sullivan, S. Burnes. 44 CO-CAPTAINS: Sandy Burnes, John Sullivan. Our boys played hard this year, and had a very good season. Despite their stiff competition, they represented their school well. We are all proud of them. SENIOR PLAYERS: J. Sullivan, $. Burne$, W, Beach, B. Berzley, A. McMeekin, 45 Sandy Burnes John Sullivan Al McMeekin Bill Berzley Hugh Bates Joel Price 46 SCOREBOARD RWA 39 Thornwell 50 RWA 76 Bonham 51 RWA 47 King 58 RWA 52 Catawba 67 RWA 65 Wildwood 46 RWA 62 Cambridge 57 RWA 39 Kershaw 44 RWA 43 Cambridge 41 RWA 42 Catawba 44 RWA 74 Wildwood 45 RWA 42 Bates 55 RWA 60 King 65 RWA 62 Bonham 41 RWA 64 Kershaw 71 RWA 51 Bates 79 RWA 60 Wardlaw 45 RWA 78 Thornwell 57 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT RWA Kershaw 53 47 48 Eaglettes Have Rewarding Year L. Estes, B. Reid, T. Dinkins, L. McMeekin, T. Lark, L. Wilkes, L. Ferguson, M. Matthews, A. Patrick, R. Weigle, L. Hobbs. MOST IMPROVED PLAYER — BASKETBALL Lou Ann Wilkes LEADING REBOUNDER Louise Ferguson 48 Beth Reid Amelia Patrick Laurie Hobbs 49 SENIOR PLAYERS: I. Dinkins, L. Hobbs, A. Patrick. CO-CAPTAINS: L. Hobbs, A. Patrick. The '74-'75 Eaglettes were faced with the loss of 3 seniors, but withstood the challenge of a tough season and repre- sented RWA in the State Tournament for the 3rd consecutive year and compiled a record of 13-8. Looking ahead to next year, they are expecting to have a good season with the addition of several former J.V. players. RWA 25 Thornwell 27 RWA 34 Bonham 16 RWA 27 Catawba 21 RWA 43 Wildewood 35 RWA 37 Robert E. Lee 54 RWA 24 Cambridge 37 RWA 18 Wardlaw 15 RWA 30 Kershaw 32 RWA 22 Cambridge 37 RWA 12 Catawba 18 RWA 52 Wildewood 32 RWA 40 Bates 30 RWA 40 King 44 RWA 39 Bonham 19 RWA 39 Kershaw 36 RWA 43 Bates 27 RWA 33 Wardlaw 19 RWA 38 Thornwell 28 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT RWA 30 Bates 27 RWA 31 Kershaw 26 STATE TOURNAMENT RWA 26 Manning 41 50 51 Varsity Cheerleaders VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: L. Martin, A. Patrick, D. Reynolds, K. Douglas, f. Monteith, R. Lyles, Mrs. E. P. Ferguson — sponsor. Kathy Douglas Debbie Reynolds Rachel Lyles 53 f.V. Boys Have a Learning Year FIRST ROW: M, Gustafson, F. Wilson, J, Clyburn, C. McMeekin, L, Dorrier, SECOND ROW: G. Dixon, K, Humphries, R, Hanna, D. Hamilton, M. Taylor, S. Harmon, E, Monteith THIRD ROW: R. Harrison, J. Ruff, D. Collins, T. Mattox, J.V. Girls Have a Good Year UNIOR VARSITY PLAYERS — (left to right) C. Pope, L. Estes, B. Hudson, K. King, B. Branham, L. Stephenson, H. Matthews, H. Phillips, T. Faulkenberry, K. Douglas, L. Reed, R. - McCabe, M. Douglas. This year our girls had a good year. They gained a lot of experience and had a lot of fun. Our opponents had better watch out in the future because these girls are improving every year. 55 BASEBALL TEAM — FRONT: S. Harmon, J. Sullivan, F. Wilson, H. Bates, J. Price. BACK: B. Wilkes, W. Rutland, $, Burnes, W, Beach, Coach Waters, R. Powell. Baseball Season Is Short Our baseball team had a very short sea- son this year. They spent many long hours of practice in all kinds of weather, but they didn’t get to use their skills often. We are looking for big things out of our team next year. Softball Team Plays 4 Games SRST ROW: J. Fuller, A. Patrick, B. Reid, V. Haskins, L. Ferguson, SECOND ROW: K. Douglas, L Wilkes, H. Phillips, L Hobbs. NOT PICTURED: H, Matthews, C. Pope, A, Ca'Sns. The softball season was very short this year, but in spite of this 3)1 of the girls learned a lot. They had a lot of fun going to the one way game and gained experience that can be used in future ♦ears. The team was young and had much to learn, but they will be -eady to play next year. They represented RWA well and had a good time at the same time. 57 58 B-Teams Gain Experience COUGARS — Amelia Patrick and Julie Fuller Renee McCabe Rebecca Bates Bonnie Robinson Rae Hall Cathy Miller Teresa Lark Valencia Dinkins SCRAMBLERS — Beth Reid and Lou Ann Wilkes Lib Turner Jennifer Pope Catherine Hendrix Kim Douglas Joyce Pope Debbie Hinnant SHARPSHOOTERS — Louise Ferguson and Rhys Weigle Cheryl Stevenson Wendy Nichols Lou Ann Reed Pebbles Gunter Karen Douglas Karen Weed SCOOBY DOOS — Laurie Hobbs and Tamie Lark Rhonda Gardner Fran Taylor Lisa Sanders Robin Castles Dee Dee Johnson Baettie Burroughs BUCKS — Vince Miller Paul Hamilton Bill Goudelock Ernie Ferguson Martin Borders Jeffrey Oxner Jimmy Reed MONKEYS — Sandy Burnes Jimmy Porter Pat Westbrook Alex Westbrook Lyn Mattox Kevin Reynolds Gene Haskins Jay Branham WOLFPACK — Bill Berzley Tom Ruff Scottie Sanders John Ruff Gene Wilson John McNeely Gen Palmer Deanie Collins BULLETS — John Sullivan Randy Fowler David Taylor Woodward Peay Bill Turner Kirk Weir Wesley Bass WOLVERINES —Warren Beach Ray Gardner Henry Glenn D. Melton Kirk Culbreth Billy Hendrix Greg Hood 59 J. V. Cheerleaders FIRST ROW: A. Johns, A. Collins. SECOND ROW: S. Traylor, T. Lark, H. Hobbs, H. Phillips, Mrs. Gary Bass, Sponsor. On the preceding pages we have shown you the Athletic teams at RWA. These teams have been very successful, but with- out the hard work of Coach Gardner and Coach Waters this would not be true. This is only a small way in which we are able to show our gratitude to them. ACTIVITIES 62 63 Music Department Brings Much Fun to RWA This year grades 1-7 attended music class twice a week. Throughout the year, they pre- sented various programs. The first program was presented by the 5th, 6th, 7th grades on November the eleventh to honor United States Veterans All of the classes were involved in presenting various Christmas programs. Then they square danced — to have fun and to raise money to buy music books. “Sing a Song ended the year with all seven grades par- ticipating in a program, with proceeds going to a scholarship fund. The next three pages show each program in order. While putting on these programs, the children learned a lot and had a lot of fun. We would all like to thank Mrs. Nicholson for her hard work. 64 65 66 Beta Club Increases in Number C ST ROW: Mrs. C. Beach, J. Boys, L. Hobbs, D. Reynolds, L. McMeekin, T. Dinkins, R. Lyles, L. Wilkes, J. Foster, F. Monteith, M. Dixon, P. Nichols, L. Estes, C. Patrick, E. Peay, SECOND ROW: R. Weigle, F. Arnette, B. Reid, C Glenn, H. Phillips, V. Haskins, L. Ashford, S. Traylor, L. Ferguson, J. Saunders, G. Ashford, K. Stevenson, J. Fuller, L. Martin, G. Johnson, E. Turner. THIRD ROW: J. Ruff, A. Reed, R. Hanna, W. Teal, A. McMeekin, M. Bolick, W. Beach, H. Bates, V. Miller, J. Lyles, D. Hamilton, J. Hood, R. Oxner, S. Bumes, R. Powell. NOT PICTURED: A. Patrick, J. Sullivan. 67 Student Council Improves RWA Mrs. W. H. Bolick — Sponsor Sistjo Lou Ann Wilkes, Vice-President; John Sullivan, President; Frances Monteith, Sec.- Treasurer. FIRST ROW: L. Wilkes. Mrs. Bolick, J. Sullivan. SECOND ROW: K. Stevenson, F, Monteith, R. Weigle, H. Phillips, H. Matthews, B. Goudelock. 68 Installation of members Our Student Council worked very hard this year. Through their efforts, some very badly needed picnic tables were brought to our school grounds. Most importantly, they established a link between the Board of Directors and the student body. This link is already being put to use and will be used even more next year. Our student council should be given much thanks. Picnic tables 69 Homecoming Homecoming Latin Club Increases Membership (left to right): FRONT ROW: Susan Collins — Vice-President, Lee Dorrier — Pres., Vera Haskins, Janet Mann — Treas., Cindy Patrick — Pres. BACK ROW: Beth Bran- ham — Sec., Kim King — Sec., Carolyn Teal — Pres., Mr. Garrett Allen — Spon- sor, Louise Ferguson — Sec. Mr. Garrett Allen — Sponsor 70 S.G. W. Club Has a Good Beginning This year, for the first time we had a Christian Club at R.W.A. They called them- selves the S.G.W. (Spread God’s Word) Club, and they had a very large member- ship. Because they started late in the year, they only had time to give one program. This was given during the Easter season and had a great message for all. Miss Judith Bouknight — Sponsor FIRST ROW: J. Bouknight, L. Ashford, V. Haskins, H. Phillips, T. Mattox, T. Faulkenberry, H. Hobbs, J. Mattox, D. Funderburk, S. Traylor, L Ferguson, D. Robinson, J. Mann. SECOND ROW; C. Glenn, T. Lark, M. Taylor, S. Collins, A. Johns, S. Collins, C. Patrick, R. Weigle, L. McMeekin, B. McNeely, S. Harrison, K. Miller. THIRD ROW: W. Teal, L. Stephenson, C. Pope, B. Hudson, C. Hayes, L. Estes, K. Douglas, J. Douglas, L. Wilkes, M. Stewart, H. Glenn, R. Fowler, M. Borders. FOURTH ROW: K. King, B. Branham, H. Matthews, A. Collins, C. Teal, J. Cooper, C. McMeekin, A. Westbrook, A. Ligon, J. Ruff, B. Reid. FIFTH ROW: B. Berzley, B. Hanna, A. Reed, S. Harmon, M. Goode, M. Doty, H. Bates, B. Dinkins, V. Miller. 71 Poor Richard's Almanack Staff This year our newspaper staff worked hard to give RWA an informative paper. They put out a paper once each six weeks which had articles on most of the events that happened at school. The paper also had editorials and polls from the student body. In addi- tion there was something from the headmasters desk. Also, in some papers there was a list of students making the honor roll. The paper was both informative and amusing and our staffs should be com- mended. Assistant Editor — Jane Saunders; Editor — Joe Lyles REPORTERS — FIRST ROW; L. Ferguson, V. Miller, SECOND ROW; L. Estes, G. Dixon, M. Taylor, and J. Ruff. 72 ART AND LAYOUT STAFF: C. Glenn, G. Ashford, S. Burnes, J. Sullivan, S. Harrison. FEATURES STAFF: H. Hobbs, V, Haskins, F. Monteith, M. Dixon, G. Ashford, R. Lyles, E. Turner, and E. Peay. NEWS STAFF: K. Humphries, J. Douglas, J. Foster, W. Beach, and R. Haskins. TYPING STAFF: T. Dinkins, L. Martin, D, Mann,}. Fuller, L. Shirley. 73 Aerie Staff BUSINESS STAFF — FIRST ROW: T. Mattox, G. Dixon, T. Faulkenberry, L Ashford, P, Nichols, K. Stevenson, 0. Mann, C. Glenn, J. Mann, B. McNeely. SECOND ROW: G, Johnson, A. Stephenson, M. Dixon, T. Dinkins, E. Peay, K. Douglas, E. Turner. THIRD ROW: M. Taylor, J. Price, B. Dinkins, K. Humphries, W. Beach, V. Miller, A. McMeekin, S. Collins, R. Weigle, L. McMeekin, R. Powell. TYPING STAFF: L. Martin — Editor; J. Fuller — Assistant Editor; Lucille Shirley, Debbie Mann. CLASSES STAFF: J. Foster — Editor; C. Johnson — Assistant Editor; Mary Mat- thews, J. Robinson, NOT PICTURED. ACTIVITIES STAFF: J. Lyles — Editor; C. Arnette — Assistant Editor; V. Haskins, H. COPY STAFF: J. Saunders — Editor; J. Boys — Assistant Editor; F. Arnette, A. Phillips. Reed. The Aerie Staff has worked hard throughout the year to give you a good annual. We have written much copy and stayed up all hours to meet deadlines. We hope that our efforts have not been in vain and that you will enjoy your 1975 annual. Please overlook the fact that some pictures have been omitted. It is impossible for our staff to be “at the right place at the right time” all the time. 75 Awards Won by RWA Students P. C. JUNIOR FELLOWS: Beth Reid, Vince Miller, and Jane Saunders, DAR GOOD CITIZEN — Laurie Hobbs 76 SOCIETY OF DISTINGUISHED AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: J. Lyles, J. Saiinders, J. Sullivan, B.Reid, A. McMeekin, and L. Hobbs. FURMAN SCHOLARS: Frances Monteith, Jane Saunders. CIVITAN AWARD WINNERS: Warren Rutland, Gail Ashford. 77 BOY‘S STATE: Alternate — Marion Bolick, Delegate — Vince Miller. HIGHLIGHTS 78 79 Student Council Hosts 2nd Annual Homecoming Once again, the Student Council sponsored the Annual Home- coming basketball game. Each member of the varsity basketball team had a sponsor for this special event. During halftime of this game, a Homecoming Queen and a Sweetheart were crowned. The Homecoming Queen was elected by the Student Body, and the Sweetheart was elected by the varsity boys. HOMECOMING SPONSORS — BOTTOM: L. Martin, J. Foster. MIDDLE: i. Wilkes, V. Haskins, A. Patrick, G. Ashford, R. Weigle. TOP: K. Douglas, F, Monteith, Frances Monteith — HOMECOMING QUEEN 80 Kathy Douglas — SWEETHEART Miss Richard Winn Academy Contest MISS RWA CONTESTANTS — (left to right): Laurie Stephenson, Beth McNeefy, Kathy Douglas, Lou Ann Wilkes, Debbie Mann, Edy Turner, Kim King, Sadie Traylor, Fran Amette, Margie Dixon, Tiawanna Dinkins, Debbie Robinson, Frances Monteith, Connie Pope, Vera Haskins. This year the Miss RWA contest, spon- sored by the Aerie staff, was a great suc- cess. Instead of our usual Master of Cere- monies, this year two students, Al McMeekin and Anne Stephenson, con- ducted the program. This gave the stu- dents a bigger part in the program and also gave the program a nice change. Once again the audience had no idea of whom the winner would be, but all were pleased when Edy Turner was crowned Miss RWA of 1975. Amy Johns 81 Carolyn Teal 82 Miss Senior Margie Dixon Miss Sophomore Kathy Douglas Miss Freshman Sallie Traylor Miss Sub-Freshman Laurie Stephenson 83 7th Annual On May 6, Richard Winn Academy held its 7th Annual Athletic Banquet. During this banquet, all of the players were honored for the hard work of the past season. Numerous awards were given in each field. The coaches were also honored at this banquet. Each team thanked their coach for the long, hard work that they had put in throughout the season. Les Robinson — (Head Basketball Coach)— Citadel Jerry Bone — Master of Ceremonies 84 Athletic Banquet Coach Larry Waters Junior Varsity Boys Line-up 85 I wander whose? Leading hitter Kathy Douglas Varsity Girls Basketball Line-up Girls Softball Line-up Most Valuable Player — Basketball, Beth Reid Highest Freethrow Percentage, Beth Reid Members of all conference team Warren, Hugh, Beth, Louise 86 MOST VALUABLE PLAYER — Baseball, Hugh Bates i MOST IMPROVED PLAYER — Basketball, Sandy Burnes HIGHEST FREETHROW PERCENTAGE — Hugh Bates LEADING HITTER — Hugh Bates 87 Last Will and Testament We, the graduating class of R.W.A. in the year 1975, being of unsound mind and body, having warped minds and curved spines, this the 1 9th day of May, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. To Mr. Bruce, our unfeared leader, we leave a Sherlock Holmes detective kit and a can of Lysol for smoke and wine odors. Also we leave the sorrow that you did not join us on the Senior trip. To the faculty, we leave the thought that we have trained the 8th grade to follow in our footsteps. To Mrs. Matthews we leave one big blob of chewing gum on the office carpet. To the Junior Class, we leave an all-expense paid trip to Laconte Lodge, one can of tick repellant, and a slightly crushed Hershey bar. Also, we leave the distinctive honor of being the Senior Class of R.W.A. To the sophomores whom we promised to recognize in our will, we say — Hello! To the freshmen we leave a year’s supply of smoke bombs, spit balls, rubber bands, and an illustrated book of lock picking. To the sub-freshmen, we say — Keep up the good work. The Crowd (Julie Fuller, Amelia Patrick, Liz Martin, Kathy Steven- son) leaves Tamie Lark the ability to earn the respect of teachers as we have in these past high school years. Amelia Patrick and Julie Fuller leave Claude Marthers the ability to go over 35 mph on those certain nights. Amelia also leaves Beth Reid her ability to shoot perfect free throws. Amelia Patrick and Liz Martin leave their cheerleader uniforms to the new cheerleaders in hopes that they will be able to get into the bloomers better than they did. Julie Fuller and Liz Martin leave Mrs. Ferguson’s shorthand class one fine point pen and one short hand pad in hopes that they will be able to take dictation at 200 words a minute. Liz Martin leaves Jane Douglas the ability to send written invita- tions for dinner parties. Margie Dixon and Eleanor Peay leave to Jane Saunders and Kathy Porter their Senior privilege of going uptown legally. Eleanor also wills to Sally Collins one case of Cure-Alls in hopes that she can stay at school beyond 1 st period. Rick Powell wills Randy Oxner his good reputation and one box of anti-Algebra tremens pills. To Edy Turner, he leaves his manic depression. To the Junior Class, Kathy Stevenson and Rick Powell leave their knowledge . . . and their experience. Philip D. Burnes, Jr. leaves to Hugh Bates his ability to get knocked down, thrown around and runover while trying to play basketball and baseball. Bruce Hall leaves Mrs. Ferguson a bottle of No-Doze pills for next year’s accounting class. Debra Mann leaves to Gail Ashford the ability to drive a carload of screaming kids to school next year, and to David Hamilton she leaves all hopes that he can “ride up the road without getting caught. Anne Stephenson wills David Hamilton’s fantastic sense of humor and his willingness to participate in all sports, especially softball, to Mr. Bruce. Bill Berzley leaves to those who take Algebra III his ability to study 15 minutes before the tests and pass. Lucille Shirley leaves to Fran Arnette the ability to persuade Steve to come to her Jr.-Sr. To Beth Hudson she leaves the ability to venture through her remaining years without getting into trouble and receiving detention. John Sullivan wills Frances Monteith a year’s supply of butter- scotch cookies and Sherry poppy seed cake for break. To Hugh Bates, Lee Estes, and Kathy Douglas, he leaves his former Evil Kne- vil. Delta 88 Olds stunt car for future Friday night thrills and spills. Laurie Hobbs leaves her ability to stay out of trouble and get along with the teachers to Tamie Lark. To Mrs. Gunter she leaves all the memories of the Senior math class, especially those of John Sullivan and Julie Foster. Kathy. Stevenson leaves Tommy Mattox all her research to this point on the amazing Coral snake in hopes that someday he will do something for mankind, Julie Foster leaves Edy Turner her front row seat in Mrs. Gunter’s Algebra III class. To next year’s accounting class Julie leaves her great ability to get along with Mrs. Ferguson. Julie Fuller leaves to Lee Estes and David Hamilton the ability to carry on the tradition at Sam Kelly’s. To Kathy Douglas, she leaves the ability to ride uptown and back before softball practice, Joe Lyles leaves Mr. Bruce his mechanical and plumbing skills — he needs them. To Susan Collins he leaves a bottle of suntan lotion and to next year's Senior Class president he leaves his deep sym- pathy. Joe Lyles and John Sullivan leave Mrs. Gunter a dictionary of crude comments with their autographs on the Inside cover, Warren Beach leaves to whomever follows in his footsteps one copy of 101 WAYS TO ATTRACT ATTENTION or HOW TO DEPRIVE SOMEONE ELSE OF HIS EDUCATION. Also he leaves his poem, “The Moon.” To Marion Bolick, Al McMeekin leaves all the pains of driving the bus and all the pleasures of beating the Blythewood bus to school everyday. To Miss Young, Al leaves a copy of COMPTON’S BOOK OF CHILD PSYCHOLOGY, autographed by the entire 8th grade class. Margie Dixon leaves Susan Collins her ability to take smart remarks with a smile and to Edy Turner and Frances Monteith, she wills her quiet nature. Tiawanna Dinkins leaves Debbie Reynolds and Fran Arnette her ability to run back and forth to the office at break. To Tamie Lark she leaves her sweetness, personality, and ability to get along with Miss Young, in hopes that she will use them wisely. This will has been kept in a mayonnaise jar for three weeks and validated by a nosy Republican and is totally false but is published as the Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1975. 88 Prophecy of 1985 Mrs. Debbie Mann Deaver is the wife of ten years to Aubrey Deaver, proud mother of ten darling children. Dean Boney and Bruce Hall are the founders of a revolutionary school that turns out excellent janitors. Tiawanna Dinkins owns controlling stock in Collins Saw Shop. Julie Fuller has converted her Dad's business into Fullers Finest Hotdogs. Joe Lyles is the new manager of Leconte Lodge. Kathy Stevenson is a para-psychologist in the S.C. State Hospi- tal. John Sullivan was recently elected President of the U.S. and has ust been impeached for reckless driving. Amelia Patrick has just been crowned Miss POULTRY Farmer, 1985. Julie Foster is a Red Cross nurse to the Hickowee Tribe in Libya, Africa. Lucille Shirley is driving mack trucks for Hudson's Formal Wear. Laurie Hobbs is leading a women’s lib march on Washington, D.C. Al McMeekin has just been chosen Playgirl’s Playmate of the Year.” Bill Berzley has just finished his book, 101 EASY STEPS TO THIRD YEAR ALGEBRA. Sandy Burnes is city manager of Dark Corner, S.C. and his secre- ‘ary is Elizabeth Martin. Eleanor Peay has helped millions with her computerized cure for stomach ulcers. Margie Dixon a highly successful social worker, has recently returned to the Ridgeway slums with hope of rehabilitating her little brother. Rick Powell has just published his science fiction thriller ”From Winnsboro to Krypton I!. Warren Beach has joined Cheech and Chorig to form Cheech, Beach, and Chong. Perry Stephenson owns a chain of stores called, Belts Depart- ment Stores.” Johnny Hood is Mr. Universe 1985.” 89 90 Cheerleaders receive their awardsll Smite, Liz Seventh Grade Graduation 91 Seniors Have Lots of Fun on Senior Trip ne iscY odor Journey to the SEENEER TRIlPfl Where’s Greg??? 92 And now it's back to Miss Young’s English Class. Baccalaureate Sermon Teaches Good Lesson 93 Rev. Richard Sturgis MARSHALS: Jane Saunders and Beth Reid. Twelfth Grade Graduation May 29,1975 94 Mr. Thomas O. Bruce HEADMASTER 95 ADVERTISEMENTS 96 97 SMARR-JENNINGS NICHOLS COMPANY INSURANCE 500 Peays Ferry Road AGENCY Winnsboro, S.C. 29180 P.O. Box 66 Wise Potato Chips Candy — Novelties and School Supplies Winnsboro, South Carolina 120 S. Congress St. Phone:635-4713 Jacqueline M. Miller, CPCU Peni M. Jones Compliments of KYZER'S Discount Prescriptions Best Wishes MED-I-THRIFT Your Medical Care Center AUTHORIZED CATALOGUE MERCHANT M. W. 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