Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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 00( by(!A laid ter CfaU of S() Tammie McCaricy John Wolfe The Valedictorian for the Class of 1986 is . . Julie Wagner.'' The announcement of class valedictorian climaxed Honors Day for the Class of 1986. Honors Day and Graduation were the two big events that ended the high school careers for Se- niors and headed them off to their separate destinies. Honors Day gave Seniors the chance to be recognized for outstanding accomplishments during their years at SHS. Departments, clubs, organizations, and outside groups gave awards for service, scholar- ship, athletics, and other areas of note. Seniors who had already been awarded scholarships from colleges, civic groups, clubs, and businesses were recognized in the program. Recipients of awards presented in earlier ceremonies were also recognized. Previously unannounced awards were presented at the assembly attended by underclassmen, faculty, parents, and guests. Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 1986 were held at the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium on June 6, 1986. 526 graduates heard an address by Senior Class President Carol Spann and music performed by the Chorus and Symphony Orchestra. 1987 Senior Curtis Blackley said he liked both ceremonies because they gave Seniors the recognition they deserved and had worked so hard for. Underclassmen looked forward to their senior year as they paid respect to the out-going class. The Honors Day speakers and graduation marshalls, both chosen as honored members of the Junior Class, were enthusiastic about their chances to participate and pay tribute. Speaker Gina Rossi said, I wanted to speak at Honors Day to truly honor the seniors. The ceremony was a good use of our few assemblies because it gave Seniors one last chance to meet as a class at SHS. Marshall Stewart McCut-chen said, It was an honor tobe asked, and it was a great opportunity to see my Senior friends graduate. Graduation's most memorable event varied from person to person. Curtis felt the best part was when all of the graduates threw their caps into the air. Stewart said, The actual presentation of diplomas was the best part because it signified the attainment of an important goal. «Graduation is not the end. it is the beginning of the future. Leigh Cu-bitt. John Price, and Carol Spann consider what lies ahead. John Wolfe Underclassmen participate in Graduation by offering their talents. The Orchestra performs several selections in honor of the T graduates. honors graduation 11

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After years of study. Julie Wagner was presented the Valedictory | Award. She gives a few words to = fellow students, parents, and 2, guests during the Graduation ceremony. Being a leader is not simple, yet ► Amelia Gauthier accepted the challenge. At the Honors Day assembly she received the Anchor Club's award for outstanding service. 10 honors graduation a Junior Ushers made the presentations of plaques and awards to Seniors at Honors Day. Members of SAC were recognized for their service.

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Meg Bcaird ft Itappmed x£t vfumwt o dress code? Only 1 1 two tardies and four X 1 absences? What kind of school are we talking about? The answer was summer school, held at Carver Junior High. From June 16th to August 11th, students attended school to make up for failed courses or to get ahead in their course of study. Students like Toby Gillespie took P.E. in summer school to get my physical education credits over with so I could take courses that interested me more during the regular school year. Other students had to retake classes they failed to get credit to graduate and improve their GPA. Tammy Byrd said, I did better in summer school because the environment was more relaxed and the level of work seemed easier.'' Heather Prochaska said, Summer school was easier, but 1 wouldn't go back again because it prevented me from leaving Spartanburg at all the whole summer. Other activities of the summer included all kinds of camps and workshops. The SAGA executive staff attended a journalism and photography workshop for a week at USC Columbia. Beth McClure said, The workshop really got the staff, Mrs. Arbuckle, and I psyched for our book! We perfected several areas of it and learned lots too. The staff members that went really got to know each other and that was important. Debbie Drucker said, It was great meeting staffs from other schools and get-ting new ideas. Meg Beaird and Erika Johnson also attended the workshop. Other camp goers included Eric Stoots, John Ross, and Jim Earl who attended the Science Camp at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs with students from the 50 states. Students quallified after filling out an application and sending the Academy their PSAT Anne Arbuckle a School is fun, especially for those who took P.E. in summer school. The excessively hot weather cut down on the running activities. they played miniature golf for a week instead. 12 summer scores. Eric said, I took a two day course called International Simulation. We divided into opposing countries and acted out a situation in history. My situation was the Viet Ham War, and my country was South Korea.'' John said, %‘l studied Qualitative Analysis using infrared, ultraviolet, and mass spectrophotometry. I also used a nuclear magnetic resonator to help me identify my unknowns. Eric also said, Going to the Academy got me acquainted with the military lifestyle and helped me decide whether or not I wanted to go to the Air Force Academy. Still other spent their summers earning money or lying in the sun. Ann Pruett said, I worked during the summer and road tripped to the beach as much as possible. ANeighbors Kathy Blough and Todd Tidwell exchange news of their summer activities: Kathy ’s at SC Business Week and Todd's at SC Boys’ State.