Southwest High School - Spirit Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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24 — Blood Drive 7 wm. =. ——a A Patriots’ Blood Runs Redder This year the annual Blood Drive, spon- sored by Student Council, was held on Wednesday, December 8. Of the three public high schools in Macon, Southwest came out on top collecting 168 pints of blood, while Northeast collected only 93 pints and Central collected only 77 pints. There are always certain requirements in Blood Drives such as participants have to be a] WN seventeen and weighing at least 110 pounds. Before giving blood, the donor must answer questions about his medical history, prove his age, and read a short pamphlet in- forming him about giving blood. Then, a nurse takes the donor's blood pressure, pulse and a blood sample. After giving blood, the donors were given refreshments to help them regain their strength. Before leaving, each person was given a sticker that read, ‘Be nice to me, | gave blood today!” The Red Cross and the Student Council sincerely thank the following people for giv- ing blood this year: Chris Archer, Sheryl Armstrong, Cynthia Barber, Joey Barlow, Mike Barlow, Angele Battle, Ziva Beddingfield, Bobby Boatner Paul Bond, Kathy Bonds, Nathan Bramlett Tammie Brewer, Gary Bradley, Carey Bridges, Paranda Brint, Andrew Brown, Tony Brown, Timmy Brooks, Algie Bryant, Tod¢ Bugg, Michoel Butler, Joy Cagle, Doug Car non, Don Carswell, Steven Carter, Bridget Cater, Victor Chatfield, Linda Coger, Davie Cook, Terry Cooper, Bryan Crawford, Her moan Crosslin, Larry Crowell, Bobby Dovis Sheila Davis, Barry Dean, Lisa Dickson, Dane Doyle, Jeff Drawdy, Brad Duckworth, Phyllé Dumas, Dwayne Fann, Damon Farmer Robert Fightmaster, Sandee Findlay, Jac Finney, Corey Fullington, Veronica Gibson

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Spirit Fills SW Students at Christmas Twas the morning before the holidays and all through the school Everyone was thinking 2:30 will be here soon All day long the students were dreaming. Thinking of Christmas and presents seemed only natural. The Sophomores and Juniors presented presents to the nursing home and to the principals. As the chorus sang carols for the Sophomores, the students joined along and were caught up in the at- mosphere of Christmas. The band per- formed Silent Night, O Little Town of Bethlehem and many other carols for the Juniors and during both assemblies driving safety awards were given The Seniors thoroughly enjoyed their morning with a party first period where they were served doughnuts and cokes As the juke box played, the Seniors mill- ed around talking, dancing, and having a good time. During the Senior Assembly, the teachers performed the hilarious ‘Twelve Days of Christmas skit. André Jones read, ‘Twas the Morn- ing Before the Holidays’’ where Mrs. Washington was portrayed as Santa and several students as the reindeer She was dressed all in fur, from her head to her boots and her clothes were fragrant with the sweet smell of Brut She was beautiful and fine, a right jolly old elf “And we whistled when we saw her in spite of ourselves ‘She sprang to her Mustang, the key was turned “And away down Williamson Road rubber she did burn “But we heard her exclaim, when she drove out of sight ‘Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night TOP. LEFT TO RIGHT: Victoria Smith invires Anthony Russel to sit down during the Christmas play. The teachers are really enthusiastic about the “Twelve Days of Christmas.’ During the Christmas ploy Patricia Robinson listens to Mary Hall gossip like the typical housewife. MIDDLE, LEFT: Christina Johnson Kim Horton, and Tanyo Baker carry the Christmas presents for the elderly people to the gym. BOT- TOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Winners of awards: Larry Ritch — 2nd Place in Safe Driving Rodeo, Keith Bulter — Honorable Mention in Sofety-Ramoa Hugh Hall — 2nd Place in Safety-Rama, David Rynes — 4th Place in Safe Driving Rodeo. NOT PIC- TURED: Ricky Johnson — ‘st Place in Safe Driving Rodeo, Kay Stuart — 3rd Place in Safe Driving Rodeo, Chris Germany — 2nd Place in mileage in Sofety-Rama. Janice Goodrum, Sabrina Jackson and Alex Lucas are taking advantage of the refreshments at the Senior party. At the Christmas party, the students enjoy themselves by talking and dancing Christmas Assemblies — 23

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Chris Gordon, Charles Gray, Kelly Green, Lisa Green, Thomas Green, Missie Halterman Craig Hamilton, Neville Harden, Joe Hardey Richard Harned, Carolyn Harris, Doug Harris Ricky Harrington, Tracy Harris, Scott Harrison, Iris Hill, Starla Hill, Vince Hodges, Steve Hollis, Sabrina Jackson, Edward Johnson, James Johnson, Monica Johnson, Patricia Johnson, Ricky Johnson, Sean Johnson, Kevin Johnston, André Jones, Brad Jones, David Jones, Robert Jones, Debbie Kovalick, Mike Knowles, Ronald Lane, Mark Leach, Jennifer Lester, Audrey Lewis, David Lockett, Dwayne Long, Michael Lucas, Frankie Marley, Randy Masicott, Donna Mathis, Trina McAbee, Joey McCard, Donnie Lourie Hyatt, a! eee McCormick, Lonnie McCormick, Melron McKinney, Jerry McLemore, Doug Milner Charles Mitchell, Phillip Mitchell, Cathy Melton, David Morris, Jay Murray, Joe Neisler, John Newberry, Denise Palmer, Nathaniel Parks, Georja Phelps, Mark Powers, Sharon Raines, Craig Raleigh, Deb- bie Read, Warren Rhodes, Owen Roberts Cindy Robertson, Lisa Robinson, Lisa Sams Kenneth Sands, Carl Shoemaker, Thaddus Smith, Thomas Smith, Tony Smith, Jin Song Constance Sparks, Marty Spires, Tracey Stokes, Mark Strozier, Mike Suddeth, Snokey Sutherland, Eddie Taylor, Tracey Taylor MoDonna Thompson, Michael Toole, Pam Vaughn, and Doug Ward TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Phyllis Dumas gets her blood pressure taken by one of the volunteers These are this year’s brave donors who were willing to give the gift of life. Donors joke around with volunteers. MoDonna Thompson eats a quick snack provided by the Red Cross. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Craig Hamilton doesn’t seem nervous as he waits to have some of his blood drained Wendell Ward tries ro regain his strength before returning to class Blood Drive — 25