South Lenoir High School - Stars and Bars Yearbook (Deep Run, NC)

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Endeavor on Awards Dag ...wt .. c gs y t 3? F W y .. sw fx. - 5 If WW I A if . at-r Q 1 Above: Receiving recognition at Awards Day are Neal Davenport, Music Award-best-all-around, Mona Rogers, Music Award-Most de- voted, Lawrence Taylor, Music Award-most progress made, Trudy Miles, Music Award-most promising freshman and best supporting actress, Pam Raines, DECA Club Award-student of the year, and Don Williams, Carpentry Award. Back row: Patricia Hines and Sue Mills, Crisco Awards in Home Economicsg Wilbur Whitley, Lions Club Cup in Boys' Home Economics, Patsy Stocks, Lions Club Cup in Family Life, Yvonne Riggs, Lions Club Cup, Mary Ruth Cauley, Crisco Award, Patsy Harper, Lions Club Cupg Louise Parrish, Crisco Awardp and Fran Howard, Lions Club Cup-all in Home Economics. Left: Salutatorian J. D. Turner and Valedictorian Robert Casper study the behavior of waves utilizing a ripple tank. Lower left: Rufus Croom, winner of the Boys' Civitan Award for citi- zenship, displays his plaque and Bible to Virginia Ann Jones, winner of Girls' DAR Cup for citizenship. Below: Receiving scholarship medals for highest averages in their classes are Junior Debbie Noble, Sophomore Jerry Noble, and Fresh- man Martin Posey.

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Students Receive as sg mg., if, ii . 1 X i' ,se-'Q . MMM 'Q A ' THE A 4 LLAL YE 5351, R 'rf- Yr iiiiitif' 1 his 3 -11111211221 sn? . Awards Day is set aside as a day ot recogni- tion tor students with scholastic or athletic accomplishments worthy ot notice. On this special day ot the year, Mr. Munn and other notables, presiding over the honorary cere- mony, present trophies, medals, and certificates of commendation. Awards are given tor excellence in various fields of study such as chorus, home economics, business, carpentry, and the various publica- tions. Scholarship awards are given tor the highest scholastic average in each respective class. The coveted DAR and Civitan Boy's Citi- zenship Awards are presented to the girl and boy best representing the high ideals respected by these organizations. Above: Sandy Gagne, editor, Pat Sanderson, business man- ager, and Mary Lynn McCormick, head typist, express their surprise at receiving the REBEL YELL Award. Above right: Yvonne Carter presents Mr. Munn with a letter authorizing the purchase of two books in memory of Mr. W. E. Sutton and Nlr. Lee H. Blackwell. Right: Virginia Ann Jones and Robert Casper, co-editors and recipients of the STARS AND BARS Award, make a diligent effort to meet a deadline. 34 Rewards for a Yea

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Graduation ls a Time of Mixed Emotions Graduation, an event that inspires the emotions of happiness, sadness, and often a confusion of both, provides a glorious and dignified transition from four years of finals, fun, and friends to a new world of college excitement or the fast-moving world of busi- ness. Commencement exercises began on Sunday, June lst, in Munn Gymnasium. The final event, marking the end of a high school career for 123 seniors, was held on June 4th, Impressive lines of navy-clad seniors marched proudly forward to receive long-awaited diplomas. Recalling the years leading to this finale, each senior cherished the moment of receiving his sheepskin. Above: A meaningful Baccalaureate Sermon prepares thoughtful seniors forthe tremendous responsibilities ahead. Right: With diplomas in hand, seniors display concern for their future but, at the same time, relief for having gained a long rough level of academic freedom. 36