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

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Camping Out Every year, as summer vaca- tion approaches, everyone has thoughts of Myrtle Beach, the mountains, or just plain old sleeping late. Everyone that is except Mrs. Hayes, psychology teacher. While most of us were sleeping our summer away, Mrs. Hayes and her adventur- ous family were making their way across a greater part of the North American continent. The Hayes family spent a large part of their vacation taking in the majestic sights that this coun- try has to offer. Some of the wonders they observed were the Great Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. And believe it or not, they actu- ally spent a couple of days in the driest region of the Ll.S., Death Valley, of which Mrs. Hayes says she and her family were the only inhabitants. The Miss Melissa Dean - Health Education, Physical Education I Mrs. Marguerite Dechau - Marketing S Distributive Education I, II, Deca Mrs. Ellen Dennis - Record Keeping l Ms. Lizzie Dennis - Librarian, Library Media Mrs. Patricia Deubel - Math l, Algebra Ill, Calculus Mr. Don Dupee - Concert Choir, Chorus l, ll Mrs. Cathleen Foster - Guidance Counselor, Careers Miss: Charlotte Gibbs - World Geography I, II, U.S. History, National Honor Society Mrs. Pamela Goidell - Algebra l, Math Il, Key Club Mrs. Shirley Hasty - World History, Civilization Mrs. Sue Hayes - Psychology l, ll, World Geography I, ll, Economics, Government, Medical Health Mrs. Louilla Holley - Library Secretary ll0jFacuIty Hayes family made the wonder ful experience even more thrill- ing by camping out instead of staying in hotels. Says Mrs. Hayes, We'd set up camp wherever we stopped, and then off we'd go, with back- packs and other necessary gear. The Hayes clan also paid a friendly visit to our northern neighbors, the Canadians. When asked what she thought of the Canadian people, Mrs. Hayes said she found them, Warm and very hospitable. Obviously, this family likes to travel and is planning more trips in addition to the ones they have already taken which include a greater part of the western hemisphere! Mrs. Susan Hayes stops a moment to chat with Winner's Circle reporter to add details about her summer trip across the United States.

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V A 4 . f ,- is x pt .1 kta fx git x , ,W Mv,'6r',- I2 2925 A has A rliti C iils Mr. William Blickenstaff - Naval Science I, II, III, IV, NJROTC X Mr. Earl Blassengale - Mechanical Drawing I, II, Pre-Voc. I, II, Industrialxx Arts Mrs. Idella Bodie - English I, II, Creative Writing Mrs. Helen Bradley - Librarian, Library Media Mr. Bruce Brown - English II, German I, Il, III, German Club Mrs. Katherine Brown - English IV, Hoofbeats Ms. Esther Bussey - Study Hall Supervisor Mr. Jay Byars - Government, Economics, World Geology I, ll, Block SA Mrs. Anne Byrd - Office Procedures, Business Law, Shorthand l, Typing II, Future Secretaries Mrs. Sandra Cantwell - English I, Cross'Stitching Mrs. Katherine Carlyle - Government, Economics, Ll.S. History, Guitar-Folk Music Mrs. Anne Casey - English Il, South Aiken Players A S. T.E.P. Forward Mrs. Dorothy Brooks and Miss Marion Marshall are two teachers who give up the ma- jority of their summer vacation to work for the Summer Tech- nical Enrichment Program, or, more commonly known as S.T.E.P. S.T.E.P. is a program geared towards stimulating interest in the field of engineering. This summer program, however, is not only interested in seeking out future engineers, but it also hopes to improve the students' skills in science, math, and English communications. On field trips the students visit such industrial spots as the Ms. Marion Marshall and Ms. Dorthy Brooks were teachers for the Summer Technical Enrichment Program held at Aiken High, a program set up for stu- dents interested in Engineering with mi- nority students given priority. Eastman Kodak Company in Columbia, South Carolina, Gen- eral Motors lncorporated in At- lanta, Georgia, and the Duke Power Company in Charlotte, North Carolina. They also vis- ited the Savannah River Plant and Kimberly Clark. These teachers that give so much of their valuable time to help motivate students who are interested in engineering are a true asset to the community. Thanks to dedicated teachers like Mrs. Brooks and Miss Mar- shal, the youth of today be- come more confident in achiev- ing their goals. FacuItyfl09

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,-Q IIS I fA: fT77 Mrs. Lydia Hopkins - Physical Education l, International Cooking Mrs. Gail Johnson - Resource Room, Crafts Club Mr. James Kitchings - J.V. Band, Varsity Band Mrs. Willie Lanham - Biology I, Il, Beta Club Ms. Marion Marshall - Biology I Mr. Dennis Meyers - Transportation Supervisor, Bus Drivers Club Mrs. Nancy Phillips -- Guidance Secretary Mr. Richard Phillips - Guidance Counselor, Athletic'Director, Key Club Presenting James Kitchings Do what you do best and live life to the fullest are popular words of advice, and Mr. James Kitchings, Varsity Band Director, fills his life with mu- sic. At the three o'clock bell he is seen hurrying to his car to make one of his many band re- hearsals. Mr. Kitchings is a member of four different bands, two of which are The Jim Kitchings Band and the Louis Griffin Big Band. On weekends he spends his time playing in these bands and in shows, such as the circus that comes to the CSRA. Mr. Kitchings first decided to become a musician in the eighth grade and then started preparing himself for the com- petitive world of music by studying piano and trumpet. He Mr. James Kitchings listens intently as he leads the band during the student body concert on Dece'nber I5. started his professional music career in ninth grade playing lead trumpet in a big band in Augusta. Mr. Kitchings' musical talent has influenced his two sons, who tour in the band Strut, a popular band on the night club circuit. In 1980, this band at- tended the Inaugural Ball for President Reagan. When asked if he would do the same thing over if given an- other chance he said yes and added, Music is something you can do all your life. I've enjoyed playing professionally. It is somewhat lucrative but I play for the pure enjoyment of it. Through his professional music career, Mr. Kitchings adds a new dimension to his band directing. Facultyj I Il