South High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Springfield, OH)

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— 1 I CLRRH TECHNICAL COLLEGE Abour Forty South Graduates Enroll at Clark Technical College Each Year L M 3 AWARDS DAY 69

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r|ff$ IS mm? t?tm ' 68 HDRV DF 5PECIHL RECOGNITION by Parri Payne Awards Day was on event that the entire student body, along with parents and friends, was able to be a part of. This event does not dedicate itself just to the outstanding athletic heroes and school leaders, for it points out rewards to those students of outstanding academic ability. Although some of the scholars knew about their awards, others were surprised at the honors they received. One of the first awards was the perfect atten- dance presentation and Mr. Baker made a point of pro- claiming the accomplishment of Sam Clayborne who had four-year ' s of perfect atten- dance. Talent awards were also given. Jerome Taylor received the Choir Award; Leah Day, Orchestra; and Jef- frey Fain, Band. The Dramatics Award went to Terry Phillips for his outstanding theatrical per- formance throughout the year. The Speech Award was presented to Cheri Lawson and the Library Audio-Visual Awards went to a single member of each class: Freshman, Robin Roberts; Sophomore, Carmen Kaeser; Junior, Pamela Corns; and Senior, Greg Botkin. During the program, the teachers that gave out the awards express- ed their thanks for the dedica- tion, determination, and cooperation of the students. Some special remarks were mode throughout the program about the students ' participa- tion that sparked laughter from the audience, while others showed the teachers ' concern and appreciation for the students ' hard work. After- wards, the award winners, along with some of their parents, were invited to Walters Gym for refreshments. 1 English Award winners are congratulated by Mr Leonard Wilson. 2 Terry Phillips receives rhe Dromarlc Award from Mr Lewis. 3. The Award win- ners ond rhe student body awalr the start of the pto- gram 4 Dr Knurson presents Debbie Gtohom with her oword 5 John Sprinkle 6 Mr Lewis. 7 Mlchele Molone 6 Dr Knurson 9- David Newport and John Sprinkle wait to receive their awards 10 Perfect At- tendance Awatd winners ore presented to the stu- dent body.

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70 EXClTEfTlENT RUN5 HIGH by Lisa Vincent This was an outstanding year for special programs ar South High School and because of these presentations the student body became very aware of local and national events. Excitement ran high at South on the day that the International Harvester Company held a press conference in Spring- field to announce that the com- pany would continue its opera- tions in Springfield and members of both the Herald and the Wildcat staff covered the news con- ference. Since this seemed to be the year for Springfield ' s national news coverage through the an- niversary issue of Newsweek magazine, many students found themselves on the other side of the camera as they were inter- viewed by NBC ' s reporters for a special TV segment on Springfield. In coordination with a ptogram for Gifted Students, Brigadier General James Abrahams landed in his helicopter on Soufh ' s practice field and then spoke to a joint group from North and South on national defense. Probably the highlight of the yeat was the guest ap- peatance of the Rev. Jesse Jackson who spoke to the student body on pride in education follow- ed by o re-enforcement speech by Art Thomas several months later. Another special event at South was an informal perfor- mance and talk given by a singer of the Metropolitan Opera. The 1982-83 school year at South was filled with special programs that will long be remembered by the student body. 1. Rev. Jesse Jackson speaks ro 5HS srudenrs, faculry, ond guesrs on rhe value of pride in education 2 Opera singer performs for rhe members of rhe Symphonic Choir 3 The Spr- ingfield Police Departments basketball ream challenged rhe SHS foculry for rhe enjoyment of rhe srudenr body 4 Inrernorional Harvesrer officials hold a press conference ro announce that the IH plant will remain in Springfield 5 Candy Wesr speaks wirh NDC reporrer Mike Leonard as she is inrerviewed for rhe Today Show. 6 Arr Thomas speaks ro the student body of South on the imporronce of educa- rion. 7. Brigadier General James M Abraham ' s helicoprer lands on rhe procrice field ar Sourh, 8 Mike Leonard of NBC 9 General James M Abrahams. 10 Mike Dellopino ond Brigodier Generol Abrahams.