Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Student Life Division 7

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It was the best of times, these changing times, for student life. We fussed, fumed, complained, and fretted, but soon found it was not the end of the world, just the beginning. Rushing to the games fifteen minutes earlier to cheer, Let’s get a little bit R-O-W-D-Y.” a shorter time in homeroom to cram in last minute studying putting the final touches on Homecoming floats a day early cracking the books to make a 2.5 average to stay in Senior Study Hall less chance to gossip about Who’s dating whom?” during class change. These adjustments, necessary under the South Carolina Education Improvement Act, made student life at SHS a CONSTANTLY CHANGING scene. Attending football games is one of the many aspects of student life at SHS. Fans unleashed their enthusiasm and support as the Vikes defeated the Broome Centurions. 13-6. 6 Student Life Division

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Europe's older cities and narrow roads are scenic, but they are a challenge for pedestrian tourists and automobile drivers alike in Dinkelsbrehl. West Ger many. Touring the Dachau Concentration Camp, where more than 31,000 person were murdered, brought to mind history lessons of the horrors of World War II. A reception honoring the Viking Band allowed the musicians to relax after their 3 00 P.M. concert in Vire. France. Students had the opportunity to talk informally with the city’s dignitaries. Paris’s famous Jardin du Luxembourg was the setting of the band's first European concert on June 5. Hundreds of Parisians sat under the trees and enjoyed their music. One of retiring band director James Smith's last chances to conduct the Viking Band was at their outdoor performance at Kasser. West Germany. 8 Band Tour