Southwest High School - Spirit Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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Southwest Demonstrates Pride in Its School and Campus This year American Education Week was held November 14-20. The theme 20 — American Education Week A Strong Nation Needs Strong Schools was stressed throughout the Southwest campus. Many activities were held throughout the week, including a poster contest, an essay contest, bulletin board displays, and special assemblies The poster contest was held in McEvoy A. Each supervision entered one poster that depicted the overall theme. The posters were judged and Keith Butler came out with the winning one T he essay contest was also held in McEvoy A, and anyone was eligible to enter. Prizes were awarded to Teresa Corley, Melodie Leaptrot, and Beth Irby for having the winning essays Each building held an assembly. Mrs. Virginia Berlin spoke in the Sophomore assembly, Mr. Claude Davis spoke at the Junior assembly, and Dr. Thomas Hagler spoke at the Senior assembly. All three speakers elaborated on the theme and reminded students of the im- portance of a good education The Seniors were also given the honor of having the Secretary of State, Mr. Max Cleveland speak before them i i ,

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Mr. Cleveland stressed the importance of keeping a positive attitude and never giving up. Mr. Cleveland definite- touched his audience, leaving them We were given life | ae the thought fo enjoy Clean-up Day is an annual event at Southwest. This year, we had over thirty clubs participating. The cleaning began at the beginning of the activity period and lasted until the end. Each club had brooms, rakes, and garbage bags brought by its members. Each of the four buildings were cleaned thoroughly es Se Ww inside and out. The individual clubs were assigned sections of the campus, and they worked diligently until they were through. Most students found it easier to fill a garbage bag with tree limbs or pine straw than with bottle caps or bits of paper The day was perfect for cleaning. It was a little windy outside, but cool which put everyone in a better working mood. Every student and club advisor definitely did his her job in cleaning up By working together, the job was easily accomplished in the short amount of time provided, and the campus was left immaculate. Everyone agreed it was worth the hard work to have a cleaner school TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Keith Butler, winner of the American Education Week poster contest, displays anorher of his talents. Mr. Max Cleveland stresses the importance of keeping a positive attitude. Cin- dy ndy does her part by sweeping in front of McEvoy A. Cliff Sowley, Scott Irby, Calvin Ger- many, and Scott Dixon fill their bags up. BOTTOM LEFT TO RIGHT: Dr. Hagler speaks to the Seniors on the American Education Week theme. Mr. Reeves nmtroduces Mr. Cleveland to the Senior class Teresa Corley, Melodie Leaptrot, and Beth Irby are the winners of the essay contest. Christion Johnson, Tonia Taylor, Sonja Kendrick, Octavia Nash, Andress Clark, Johnny McMullins Clean-Up Day — 24