Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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We’re the best; we know it. Now it’s time to Show it! Viking spirit Did the assembly work for you? Were you full of school spirit and school pride? One student said, Cheering for the school makes you feel good. That’s why I liked the assembly so much. Many students felt the same way, claiming to have enjoyed the new idea of a Spirit Assembly. To open, our student body president. Carter Willard, stated that this new kind of assembly was to install school spirit and school pride and to make the students aware of school events. At the assembly, Mr. Joseph Delaney described the facts associated with the Model School Presentation. He said Spartanburg High School was chosen because of its outstanding faculty and student programs such as athletics, activities, and academics. I think that it is absolutely fantastic. said one senior when asked about the presentation. I think an average size high school like Spartan High is doing pretty well to be recognized in this manner, stated another student. Some students said they were jamming to the music of the band at the assembly. These students also enjoyed the chorus's and orchestra's presentations. Most felt the assembly was very well organized and very enjoyable. With the cheerleaders, the chorus, the symphony orchestra, the band, and the color-guard, this assembly was an ex- ceptional one. One student claimed, It was one of the best assemblies all year. It made you feel good about your school. To end the assembly with a bang, SAC put on a skit describing the theme for our homecoming: Haunted Home-coming ’83. This new idea of a spirit assembly turned out well and was enthusiastically received by the student body. Showing the student body how to dem onstrate their school spirit are Varsity cheerleaders Adrianne Tyus and Robin Henderson. Senior drum major Art Littlejohn leads the band s rendition of 'AfricaThe previous weekend they placed first in NC's Land of the Sky band competition. Spirit Assembly 17

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The orchestra played music from So phisticated Ladies during the spirit as sembly. The tunes got toes tapping and oohs and ahhs from the crowd. On the spot reporter Katherine Finney, strikes fear into the Student Body. She reported that Dracula has struck two unsuspecting SAC Members. Daniel Goodwin. Sophomore Class President and Patricia Smith. Sophomore Class Representative, and that all should be beware. Expressing their excitement about the theme for Homecoming, these council members concluded their skit with a rendition of the Monster Mash. This was quite appropriate since the theme was Haunted Homecoming 16 Spirit Assembly Rolling out the banner. Student Coun cil proclaims homecoming as a haunt ed affair. Reaction was favorable be cause it was appropriate for the Oct. 28 date These Dorman” football players receive a dose of the ole Viking magic to demonstrate what awaits the Dor man team at Homecoming. Kicking high with spirit. Jane Coleman shows what spirit was made of at the assembly devoted to boosting spirit amongst the students.

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Costume Day, + Spirit Spots + Farmers Day + bonfire + parade + game + dance = Haunted Halloween Homecoming ‘Tuesday is Blue and Gold Day, Wednesday Senior Bandana and Sunglasses Day, and Thursday Farmers’ Day,” stressed the announcements Monday morning. It urged students to dress in the theme for each day. Student Council promised Haunted Homecoming ’83 would be the best ever. With the Monster Mash” and a skit, they announced the theme at the Spirit assembly. Expressing joy and delight. Kristi Link shares her congratulations with newly appointed Homecoming Queen Janet Copses. Janet will serve for one year as queen. The final week before Homecoming proved to be hectic for students. Each class rushed to finish their float, while clubs completed their usually smaller ones. Spirit spots went on sale Monday. Before school and during lunch, Council hoped to promote both competition and enthusiasm by the sale of the ten cent spots. The number purchased by each class was announced after school. On Tuesday, seniors voted for the Homecoming Queen Senior football players had no minated senior girls to be candi dates. The girls' pictures were placed on the main lobby bulle tin board. Following a day of mocking Dorman by dressing as unedu cated field hands, students pre pared for the bonfire and more class competition . . . Enjoying a night at school, students cheer for the Vikings and a victory against cross town rival Dorman. The Vikes shut out the Cavaliers 21-0. Showing their school spirit, these stu dents dress up for Homecoming week Each student that dressed up had a chance to win a prize for their creativ ity. Watching the progress of their Viking teammates, trainer Tim Smith and players John Gibbs and Brian Ham mond get a few minutes of rest. 18 Homecoming