Southwest High School - Spirit Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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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

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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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The Juniors Did It! Spirit Stick is an annual event at Southwest. It began in 1971 as a Homecoming pep rally. The Spirit Stick was wooden and decorated with pom- poms. The class who displayed the most spirit at the pep rally was awarded the stick Now, winning the spirit stick depends not only on winning the assembly, but on other activities too. Points are given to each class for participating in pep rallies, jeans and jersey days, and atten- dance. As the big day drew near, stu- dent council members were busy mak- ing decorations and drawing posters while the lads and lasses rehearsed their skits On Thursday, February 3, the first competition was held between the Sophomores and Juniors. Each class quietly filed into the gym with the Sophomores in white and the Juniors in blue. First, the Sophomore lads and lasses performed a well-coordinated dance to the hit song '1999. ’ Next, the Junior lads and lasses acted out a skit with E.T., revealing the importance of togetherness. Lights, outlining the shape of hearts spelled Juniors. Finally, the competition began as the stick, held by A.J., took control over the students After it was over, t he Juniors and Sophomores quietly filed our of the gym. Later, it was announced that the Juniors had won On Friday, February 4, the big com- petition was held between the Juniors and Seniors. Each class was totally silent as they filed into the gym in front of awestricken judges. First, the Junior lads and lasses acted out their skit, and then the Senior lads and lasses performed a skit dressed as the “'Little Rascals.’’ Next, the stick once again took control in the hands of a former student, Roy Hat- taway. After the yelling and cheering subsided, the students again became silent and filed out of the gym to pa- tiently await the final results The scores were finally announced during fourth period. The Juniors Won! TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Juniors sway their flags to the song “Heartlightr. ’ Sophomore lads and lasses per- form a dance with E.T. BOTTOM, LEFT TO RIGHT Junior lads and lasses turn on their heartlights Senior lads and lasses spell out SENIORS. Seniors JUMP UP fo scream out their cheers 26 — Spirit Stick