Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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 is : 'E'LirirLl |i .= = ==-=-=-= = = == = =======1=1?= ==¥ = == == ====| = =| = ; The required six instructional hours per day eliminated the traditional time for in-school pep rallies. The loss of pep rallies removed the thrill of school spirit that the Student Advisory Council worked so hard to build up in recent years. A concerned senior felt that pep rallies get the student body together as a whole and psyched up for the games.” The Educational Improvement Act states, The school year for all students shall be 180 days of instruction.” Thus ended Spartan High’s tradition that seniors not attend classes during the last week of the school year. The new laws also prevented keeping the tradition of a half day for Homecoming. In addition, the customary parade on the afternoon of Homecoming and the judging of theme related costumes during lunch break had to be abolished. At the start of the school year, many questions concerning the new laws were still unanswered. A clear definition of whether a class assignment done outside the building in that class period was classwork or school duty was not outlined. Traditionally seniors had been exempt from second semester exams. Seniors began the year still wondering if they would take exams. A half day for all students during exams had been as SHS rule. The exam schedule was still undetermined as students were well into the first semester. In the past, one of the first things each student received at the beginning of each year was a student handbook stating all schools rules, team schedules, clubs and organizations, and a schedule of events. Uncertain of the details of the Educational Improvement Act, it was impossible for school administration to have one printed for the start of the '84-’85 year. In addition to the changes mandated by law, there were thirty new faculty and staff persons who were doing their best to learn all about life at SHS. One thing was certain, however. Principals, faculty, staff, and students were committed to having another outstanding year. In a year when things were Constantly Changing.” the dedication of everyone toward quality in education, sports, and extra-curricular activities remained constant. Opening 5

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With picking up her schedule. Hallie Dennis realizes that summer's over. Margaret McGee and Randy Orders help with the distribution of schedules. An ID is required of all students at SHS. Sacrificing part of their summer. Tracy Wilson and John Roberts assit with the taking of ID pictures. The taking of senior pictures is just one important event during orientation. Bonnie $i-bert helps Wanda Bedenbaugh. John Brunelli. Tim Buss and Jeff King fill out the many required forms. Practicing for their half-time football show, drummers Joey Huffman. Mark Suter and Ri-shi Zaveri learn a new beat. Many summer hours of a band student's life are devoted to perfecting new marching routines. 4 Opemng

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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