Rock Hill High School - Bearcat Yearbook (Rock Hill, SC)

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ini. ' Century III Leader: Bryan Rawls. Erskine Scholars participate in the E. B. Ken- nedy Scholarship Finals at Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina. They spend several days on campus touring the grounds and being interviewed by members of the administration. The purpose of the competition is to persuade students from around the state to explore the opportunities at Erskine. DAR Good Citizenship Award: Bryan Rawls. The Century III Leadership Competition is designed to promote admirable standards of scholarship, ser- vice, leadership, and awareness of current events. Century III Leaders at each school are chosen on the basis of a current events examination and a personal application. State winners receive a 31,500 scholar- ship and an all-expense paid trip to Williamsburg, Vir- ginia. 'VJ 1 Q S H,-4 Erskine Scholars: Robbie Boone, Nancy Stewart. The DAR Good Citizenship Award is given to a Senior who has displayed outstanding concern for school and community affairs. The school winner, chosen by a vote of the faculty members, is entered in a state scholarship competition. The state winner is chosen on the basis of teacher recommendations, the high school record, and a written statement of involvement in extracurricular ac- tivities. 141

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Presbyterian Scholars, Row 1: Margaret Carrington, Lori Freeman, Row 2: Bryan Rawls, Jimmy Ray. Furman Scholars: Bryan Rawls, V Carolina Scholars, fleft to rightj: Laura Frank, Donna Helms, Bryan Rawls. 140 ii ,is lla 2 ,mmwsa Q .,.. - K f' . :, , g b E 1 x S 35 Q x if, ..:.. K .. K . V, S557 nf mm' Margaret Carrington.

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gt? QT? if ,..,,,. Girls' State Delegates, Cleft to rightjz Margaret Carrington, Stacey Robinson, Lisa Carter. Palmetto Boys' State delegates are chosen on the basis of their exhibited potential in the areas of lead- ership, scholarship, cooperation, and service. The 736 participants spend a week at The Citadel in Charles- ton, South Carolina, where they are separated into political parties, cities, and counties. Throughout the week, they are involved in many activities, including classroom instruction, athletic and musical activities, political rallies, and mock elections. 142 Sponsored by the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion, Palmetto Girls' State is held at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. In addition to the traditional mock elections of city, county, and state offi- cials, each Girls' State delegate partici- pates in various banquets and government tours designed to enhance understanding of government processes. Like Boys' State, Girls' State culminates in the election and inauguration of a governor on the steps of the capitol in Columbia. if Boys' State Delegates Row 1: John McClurken, Jimmy Ray Row 2: Bryan Rawls, Tommy Baker, Robbie Boone.