Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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SHS students weren’t surprised to see Steve Majure emerge from class wearing a cow suit, or cheerleaders with pies in their faces. Nor was it unusual to see two or three bumper stickers on a car boasting of the outstanding teams at SHS. These are just a few ways the student body showed their spirit in support of the Viking athletes. Cheerleaders and clubs came up with a variety of “spirit boosters,” and stu- dents and faculty joined in by wearing spirit ribbons, buttons, baseball caps, and waving their pompoms. Pep rallies lifted everyone's spirit and provided a chance for some friendly competition between classes and clubs. Spirit was one thing that was not lacking at SHS, partially because of tradition but mainly because of the outstanding teams. To boost spirit before the play-off game with Greenwood, clubs made signs and faculty members presented a skit. The Dorman Players pleased the crowd at the pep rally before the last regular season basketball game. At the pep rally before the Dorman Basketball game, the gym was plastered with signs made by clubs. Spirit 17

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Clubs, Classes Work To Boost Spirit Spirit pom-poms are sold by SOSH members as a means of boosting spirit. Class spirit is shown by John Lominack as he helps finish the Senior float. 16

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Competition among Key and Interact members involves poster contests as well as the big game. Professional teams as well as college teams received the backing of students. Visits to prospective colleges often result in the buying of college sweatshirts. Students Support Favorite Teams 18 Showing Spirit