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

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Teresa Harris. Sharon Landy, and Shari Bishop. members of the Future Secretaries, observe Mrs. Leo- na Bishop as she demonstrates her secretarial duties. Mrs. Cantwell and Patricia Anderson. discuss the twenty-five cent raffle tickets sold by the Future Teachers club for a ten pound box of candy for Valen- tines Day. Q C 51-A wi W Q... M K ,,t ' ' , Pauline Copeland. JoAnne Priester. LaVerne Perry. and Brenda Cullum: Members of the Crafts club cut up netting for Christmas wreathsr :Mai ,W ' ' ii: ,W gg , ' zu!-V 0 ff -vt

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Hands Aren 't For Writing Only Dexterity is becoming increasingly im- portant in our society, and many clubs offer training and experience in this area. The Mathematical and Computerized Games Club members are interested in mathematical problems, and how they are being solved by computers, slide rules, and logarithims. The members also enjoy many games that require a great deal of concentration and skill, such as the Ru- bik's Cube, and electronic football and bas- ketball games. During the club period, the members try to solve certain formulas and problems in order to master each game. Another club which involves concentra- tion is the Chemistry Club. Under the lead- ership of Mrs. Rosalyn Barton, the mem- bers of this club take on large tasks. Dur- ing the club period, these students perform 'fl' i Q.. many experiments such as distilling water, and bending glass to use in the lab. The Industrial Arts Club makes many useful items during the activity period. The mem- bers design and create their own home and personal items. Not only is skill used in concentrating and solving problems, but it is used in working with the hands. One of the main clubs which requires manual dexterity is the Cross Stitch Club. With Mrs. Sandra Cantwell as an advisor, the club cross-stitches pillows and Christ- mas tree ornaments. Their major project, decorating the office Christmas tree, was a success. Another club which needs nimble fin- gers is the Guitar-Folk Music Club. Stu- dents in this club appreciate the vast range ME :WJ of music that is produced by using the guitar. These students practice and share helpful hints ranging from heavy-metal in- struments to simple accompaniment chords. They also invite guests to perform for them. The group assembled a band to perform at the Special Olympics at LISC- Aiken in April. The Record Club shares similar interests to those of the Guitar Club because they both enjoy music. The Record Club is ad- vised by Mrs. Stephanie Simmons. The members are allowed to each bring their own records and share the newest dance steps with the other members. These clubs contribute to the students' creativity and manual dexterity which is important to our society, that puts so much emphasis on academics. Roy Roberts perfects his skills in wood turning using the lathe in wood shop. William Collins and Tony Black look on as Jimmy Thacker takes his turn on a computerized pool game. Mrs. Barton gives David Boyd, Wade Morris and Joel Jones tips on the procedures for distilling water. clubs! 149

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7,7 Y, 'lt fi x. , , .Q , -f' f C i r , .gf 5 ' X 3 . .sf ,, .ff .-X -, ff .C , H lf, f i IU N I John White, Caren Hall and editor, Danny Gilden prepare to layout the article for the February issue of Hoofbeats. Members of the National Art Honor Society observe how to make terracotta clay pots. Creativity Comes In Many Packages Many high school activities contribute to the professional skills in today's work- ing world. These activities are directly ac- complished through group work done in school clubs. Hoofbeats, Future Secre- taries, and the Crafts Club require special talents which students will use in the fu- ture. The Hoofbeats Staff,- advised by Ms. Merilyn Smith and Mrs. Kathy Brown and edited by Daniel Gilden, issued four news- papers this year. These issues contained current affairs, creative articles, student reports, ideas, and contemporary school life. The Future Secretaries invited profes- sionals from different offices in the com- munity to come and explain their secretar- ial duties. ln addition, the Crafts Club made Christ- mas trees and wreaths and worked on pro- jects such as latch hooking, crocheting, quilting, and candle making. Two clubs prepare students for future life, but in a different way. One is the Na- tional Art Honor Society. its main purpose is to inspire and recognize students who have shown not only an outstanding ability in art, but those who have shown a dedi- cated spirit in the pursuit of art. Society members strive to bring art to the attention of the school and the community. Their membership is based on art scholarship, service, and character. To be a member, a student must be in one of the last three grades of high school and have an art scholarship of a B or better. The NAHS was created in 1978 by the National Art Education Association. The Future Teachers of America is an- other club that helps prepare students who have an interest in becoming future educa- tors to participate in meaningful activities that will prepare them for working in schools. To raise funds the members sold raffle tickets for a ten pound box of Valen- tine's Day candy and sponsored a Valen- tine's dance. The club members, under the direction of Mrs. Prescott, have been able to assist our teachers as the club members learn more about the field of teaching. Clubsfl5l