Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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A Welcome Break In The Daily Routine As the senior lunch bell rang, seniors took advantage of one of their privileges by leaving class one minute earlier than underclassmen. Doing this enabled them to beat the crowd and get in the front of the lunch line. The lunch lines filled quickly and instead of waiting to get a hot meal, many students chose to bring a bag lunch from home. However, a variety of hot lunches and a salad bar were available to those who wanted it. The students who chose not to eat lunch at all usually gathered in the lobby, or on the front steps and courtyards to discuss the day's gossip. Lunchtime was an important time because it enabled students to see and talk with friends whom they seldom saw. It also gave people a chance to discuss the day’s activities, and to make plans for the weekends. Many people flocked around the guidance office, inquiring about college information and obtaining SAT forms. Seniors were allowed to eat in the Senior Lounge for most of the year as another privilege; however, carbonated drinks were no longer allowed to be sold in the vending machines due to a new state law. In whatever way students spent their lunch period, it was a necessary and important part of the day, not only for eating, but for being with friends as well. A nice hot lunch is a welcomed sight for Sharon Layton and Rusty Wilkie. The courtyard provides a nice place to eat in warm weather for Seniors Jeff Hall. Brian West, and Keith Cox. Lunch is a busy time for the Guidance Department as students eagerly wait to speak with counselors. Lunch time provides Eddie McDowell with an opportunity to work out a schedule problem with Mrs. Patty Riemcnsnider. Lunch 23

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The Main Event One of the big events of the 1980-81 school year was the Presidential Election. Almost all the history and government classes followed the election from the primaries to the nominating conventions, the campaigning, and finally, the results of the election. Some students worked at campaign offices for local political candidates, and others wore buttons displaying their political preferences. As the election day neared, a mock election was held at the school by the BLUE PRINT to see who would win the Presidential race. At the amazement to some. President Carter came out on top, with Reagan following close behind. However, in the real election, the exact opposite secured. Ronald Reagan ended up winning by a large margin, and went into office on January 20, 1981 to begin the new term. Some students felt that if the hostages had been released prior to the election. President Carter would have pulled through as the winner. However, this was not the case. Getting ready to vote, eighteen year olds stand in line preparing to vote in their first presidential election. Election ’80 25