Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Sailing was one lighting of Lydia Fryml’s summer. She enjoyed the sights and beautiful weather while visiting Harrington Sound. Bermuda for two weeks in August. Roller coasters at Carrowinds and other amusement parks were an attraction for students. With Carrowinds so close to Spartanburg, they visited often. Over the summer, seniors were busy with the responsibilities of becoming a senior. Steve Chapman has his senior protrait taken by Bryn Alan photographer Mr. Malcolm Peckler. A popular vacation spot was the EPCOT Center at Walt Disney World in Orlando. Florida. A laser light and fireworks show set to music is the finale of each day's activities. Ever wonder what happens to all of that gum you stick under your desk? Custodians have to spend hours each summer cleaning up after thoughtless students. Summer Activities IS

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Spending the summer on the go Hawaii, California, Las Vegas. New York, and Toronto were among the exciting places students travelled to over the summer. Everywhere students travelled, they met new and exciting people. Julie Anderson had a chance to go to Boston with her family. I did not think there would be too many different types of people like there are in New York. I was wrong; we saw several punk rockers.” The people in Boston thought that Julie and her family were awkward in their speaking. Every time we opened our mouths, people asked us if we were from the South. We got a kick out of it.” Joe Raffo and Steve Emmerth went to California. Joe toured Beverly Hills and Universal Studios where he saw the A-Team.” Of Mr. T. Joe said, He was BIG.” Steve went with his family to San Francisco. His favorite place was Fisherman’s Wharf. Other favorite sights were Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge. It took me half an hour to walk the Golden Gate, and the whole time the bridge was swaying.” Every time we opened our mouths, people asked us if we were from the South. Leslie Weaver went to Las Vegas to visit her sister. While there she saw the rock groups Air Supply, the Beach Boys, and also Diana Ross. A favorite place was Venice Beach. That’s where they would roller skate and play volleyball.” She was impressed with the lights in downtown Vegas. They were just amazing.” Ginna Wilkes went to Hawaii with a native Hawaiian. One of the best times was spending the night on the beach with people who lived in a tent and listening for the 'sacred spirits’ who walk the beach at night.” Cathie Jeffers visited Toronto where her father attended a Sertoma Club convention. Her complaints: Canadians drive like maniacs, and I thought the city was dirty.” She did enjoy Ontario Place which is something like Disney World. Kayaking down the Green. Nanthahala, and French Broad Rivers was the summer’s highlight for Hunter Coleman. A friend got Hunter interested in the sport. He took lessons to learn how to paddle and navigate a Kayak. I2 Summer Activities Prior to the introduction of the 1984 Viking Foot- During the summer. Interact members Chris Pat- ball Team and Varsity Football Cheerleaders. terson. Charlie Baxter, and fcddie Lawson deliv- players and fans enjoy fresh watermelom at the ered books to classrooms. Club members serve annual Meet the Vikes” night. the school throughout the year by projects such as this.

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Defensive players Pierre Brewton and Kenneth Being Field Commander is a difficult yet fulfilling Rhodes tackle a Broome Centurion. Aggression on position. Mark Suter pauses to watch the game ac the football field is a means of survival. tion before leading the band in its next number. While listening to the Viking coaches in the press box. Head Coach Allen Sitterle waits to give Johnny Gibbs the next play. Communication with the press box is an important part of the team’s strategy. Jumping high with spirit. Viking cheerleaders Courtney Smith. Paula Booker, and Kim Poteat rouse our school spirit at the pre-game pep rally held before the Broome game. The main objective of a cheerleader is to raise our school spirit. Varsity Football Cheerleader Paula Booker leads the crowd in a favorite chant. Defense was a key factor in the Varsity’s success on the field. The defensive line tries to keep Broome from making a first down. I4 First Home Game