South Aiken High School - Winners Circle Yearbook (Aiken, SC)

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4 'v .J SE Flora Williams Gehazel Williams Kenneth Williams Trisha Williams Bill Wilson Tracy Wingate Steve Wise Manuella Wittner Joseph Wright Samuel Wright Travis Wright Angela Young Jumping Into Life Courtney Kneece, although only a freshman, has already made tremendous successes in the horse world. Courtney is an equestrian who has been riding for four years. You have to have a genuine interest and dedication to the animal Horse showing is one of its re- wards, however, because you get to meet different people from different places, stated Courtney. Courtney has been riding Lionel Train, her favorite horse, for three years of the last four years. During her first year of showing, she won Short Stir- rup Champion. After two years of strenuous showing, she qualified for the American Horse Show Association Pony Finals, a prestigious reward, The Pony Finals were held in Atlanta, Georgia at Hunt Hill Farm. She placed a high fifth Courtney Kneece stops for a moment before she gets ready to saddle up for the Homecoming Parade on October 15. out of fifty ponies. At the South Carolina Hunter Jumper Asso- ciation, Lionel was the Large Pony Champion and the Grand Pony Champion. The hours of grooming and practice required for the many shows Courtney completes in are well worth the effort because as Courtney states, Horse showing is so much fun because it is such a challenge for me as a rider. Many students may remem- ber having seen Courtney ride out on the football field during half-time at the Homecoming game. Because of her electrify- ing entrance, chills ran up and down the spines of Thorough- bred fans. Riding the school mascot out at halftime was a thrilling moment because the fans went wild! explains Courtney. Freshmenf 105

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Mr. Dawsey takes time out from his busy schedule to chat with the students during second lunch in the commons area. Ms. Albertine Williamson is seen on the one hundred wing speaking to students during the change of classes and watching the traffic flow. Everything 's Under Con Building a legend cannot be accom- plished by the efforts of students alone. lt takes many expert and willing hands to keep a school of this size on its feet. This is where the administration and faculty come in. Mr. James Dawsey, principal, is in charge of everything that goes on at school. Ms. Albertine Williamson, vice-prin- cipal, can frequently be seen in the hall outside her office. Her job is to keep the attendance records up to date. Mr. Tom Robinson, also a vice-principal, is responsi- ble for the distribution of text books to teachers. The administration is a strong base on which the rest of the faculty relies. Preparing lessons and writing tests is a l06fFaculty small part of the teachers' job description. Many teachers are involved with clubs which sponsor activities such as the fash- ion show, the all-male beauty contest, and popular fund raising events. Juniors and seniors keep sponsors busy with the ring ceremony, prom, senior play and gradu- ation. The athletic program is the result of year-round participation of more than just coaches and cheerleader sponsors, it re- quires the help of a wide range of faculty talent. Although the efforts of the Hoofbeats and the Winner's Circle advisors are not always in the limelight the results, their labors are evident at publication time. But, like most normal human beings, trol! these teachers do not work all the time. They are entitled to free time just as much as the students, and are involved in a wide variety of activities which include referee- ing athletic events, taking interesting vaca- tions, helping students during the summer, playing in bands, and working for local candidates. Without the close working relationship between the administration and the facul- ty, the student body would not benefit from the many valuable experiences that are gained outside the classroom. These activities will help build legends that stu- dents will draw on later in life.