Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Displaying their musical talent, the clarinet section of the Viking Band performs at the Spirit Assembly. The band performs at almost every school assembly during the school year and provides musical programs for fans at the football games. Spirit: only the beginning Spirit was the key word for the assembly held on Thursday, October 30. 1984. Under the new South Carolina Education Improvement Act, only four assemblies can be held per year — the Spirit Assembly, the Christmas Assembly, Black History Assembly, and Honors’ Day. Senior Connie Cox felt assemblies serve a good purpose, so why should we only be allowed four?” Sabrina Earnhardt agreed, and said, Assemblies help us gain a sense of pride and spirit for our school. I enjoyed all the musical groups. They were all fantastic ' With the Education Improvement Act, the tradition of senior class assemblies has been eliminated. Senior class SAC representative Bill Turrentine regretted this and observed. Besides graduation night, its the only time the senior class could be together.” The Spirit Assembly began as the students filed into the gym — seniors in the front, juniors in the middle, and sophomores in the rear. Leisa Carruth, a senior, stated. I had a front row seat! It was great!” The SHS symphony, chorus, the Corporation,” and the Viking Band performed. Susan Wall remarked, I enjoyed all the musical groups. They were all fantastic!” At the close of the Spirit Assembly, the Student Advisory Council did skits to announce that Commercials” was the 1984 Homecoming theme. Trying to arouse spirit from the student body is a tough job. Varsity Football Cheerleader Robin Henderson tries to liven up the student body during the Spirit Assembly. 22 Spirit Assembly

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Hard at work preparing her notes for a test. Farmer Caroline Johnson looks comfortable in her plaid shirt and rolled up jeans. She joined hundreds of students dressed a farmers. Traditionally each Friday before Spartan High plays Dorman is designated Farmer's Day. Students like Kim Poteat dress up in blue jeans and bandanas to resemble Dorman farmers. The second half preparation always include stretching exercises. Flead Coach Allen Sitterle directs the brief workout just after the Vikes returned to the Dorman playing field. Sophomores quickly got into the swing of things by dressing up to mock the Dorman farmers.” Sterling Brannon sports a fancy straw hat as part of his version of what a well-dressed farmer looks like. Dressed in his Farmer Day best. Manus Caldwell works on a reading assignment. Manus also dressed up for Homecoming in a favorite commercial” theme and was a first place winner. During his routine for Farmer’s day. Mr. Jay Jeter entertains students at a lunch break pep rally. Farmer's Day is a tradition at Spartan High when students dress up like Dorman farmers. Enjoying a pep rally during lunch. Mr. Larry Moore and Mr. Bubba Wolfe play music for the cheerleaders. Due to the Education Improvement Act. pep rallies are held during each lunch instead of between lunch periods. Dressed as Farmer Brown's wife. Carrie Cooke takes notes in Ms. Linda Edwards History class. Farmer Day is designed to ridicule cross-town rival Dorman on the day of the football game. Farmer Day 21

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Displaying school spirit. Hallie Dennis shows her enthusiasm during the spirit assembly. Students had a chance to applaud all music groups, the cheerleaders. and SAC members. Members of the show group 'Corporation entertain at the spirit assembly. During class periods and after school, the chorus practices to prepare for their performances. Orchestra members Mandy Turner and Scott Yates listen to the performance of the chorus at the spirit assembly. The symphony orchestra and band also performed. Announcing the Homecoming theme as Commercials. the Student Advisory Council performs an I'm a Viking” skit. Each year the SAC decides on a theme for Homecoming and introduces it to the student body. A section of the senior class shows their spirit during the spirit assembly. They are trying to get rid of their nickname Slack Seniors” by showing support for SHS. One source of entertainment provided to students at the spirit assembly was the singing and dance group the Corporation”. Here April Mabry and Grace Kelly demonstrate their talent by singing a duet. Spirit Assembly, 23