Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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sQop (uMUfljbi (mm 1 be, Vrfdtql Toni Arnold and Dcbbte DrucKcr This could be the start of something big! A new year, a new outlook on life. These thoughts ran through minds of Sophomores their first week of school. They viewed the first morning with mixed emotions. scared. I didn't really know what to expect; all I knew was that I felt great!'' said Hope Poteat. On that first day, most were afraid that they would get lost in the building. Kim Price said, When I walked into my classes, the first thing I did was look for at least one per- son I knew and tried to get a seat near them.'' The general attitude was that they enjoyed their experiences. 1 liked school more than I thought I would. This was the first time I actually didn't dread going back on the second day, said Pam Lyda. Towards the middle of the week, they looked at school more optimistically. Greg LaMetterey said, I had a feel of the building and had figured out where friends were. By the end of the week, they were comfortable. 1 really began to enjoy school. It is so much different from junior high, said Alisha Bain. Rosalind Ferguson said. By the end of week I felt more secure, a little less confused, and I had a good idea of what was expected of me. There was no better way to mold the sophomores {Learning their way around the library is an early lesson for Sophomore Language Arts II classes. The library staff gives a tour to new students. Anne ArbucHte Kdju Ctuinna At the Sophomore Mixer. Jeffrey Scott takes advantage of the variety of music played to dance to a slow tune with one of his classmates. Anne ArbucMe into one group than to gather for a casual evening of dance and socializing — the Sophomore Mixer. The dance was the first taste of school spirit and pep for the newcomers. SAC hosted, decorated, and prepared refreshments for the September 5 event. From 8 P.M. until midnight, DJ David Taylor presented a light show and played the latest sounds. CeCe Cubitt said the dance was a success, but the turnout could have been better. The DJ was good, and everyone danced most of the night. I don't think students from the 3 junior highs communicated very well, but it did help get up the spirit for us Sophomores. Sophomore Class President Patrick Clowney said, I felt the music was good. There could have been a better promotion for a better turnout. The music related to everyone, but enough people didn't come. Considering all the adjustments Sophomores had to make, they survived the first weeks without serious problems. By the first home football game against Orangeburg-Wilkinson on September 15, they were all a part of the Viking throng that cheered the team to a 35-6 win. {Sophomores, transfers, and peer counselors listen attentively as their class's assistant principal, Miss Margaret hunter explains some of the school rules. becoming a Vike 17

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AThe first few weeks of school are a whirlwind. Sophomore Leyla Kir-ayoglu watches taped speeches by candidates for Sophomore SAC reps before casting her vote in homeroom. 16 becoming a Vike ► Dancing to a hit tune by Janet | Jackson. SAC members Regina Nichols, Kim Sims, and Tanisha Jones share a moment of laughter J-and enjoyment at the Sophomore Mixer.

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Deciding uiliafrlb' dir Next geav Susan Allen Those dreaded decisions finally became a reality for the Class of '87. Keeping the counselors busy, seniors were constantly checking their courses passed sheets, picking up SAT and college applications, and finding out information regarding grants and scholarships. Trying to find the perfect college to suit each student's individual needs wasn't easy, said counselor John Wolfe. We helped seniors explore possible college and career choices, processed applications, and wrote recommenda- tions. We also helped students search for potential scholarships. In the fall, most seniors hadn't made final decisions about where they wanted to go, but medium to large colleges were the most popular considerations. Michelle Groover said, There are a lot more opportunities to meet people and get involved at a large institution.'' for Greg Davis, size didn't matter. He just wanted a school with a strong department in his chosen major. Several things attracted students to colleges. The parties, sports, and getting away from parents were all major objectives. Karlo Byers looked forward to bettering his education, being on his own, and having some fun. for Wendy Elliott, college offered more than just a fun social life. It also provides a good future.'' Scholarships were other incentives which drew seniors to particular colleges. Brian Rogers hoped to get an academic scholarship to one of the colleges of his choice, filling out those applications was tough. 1 sure hope it was well worth the effort! he said. Varsity athletes like Doug Eubanks hoped their successes in sports would earn them scholarship opportu-i nities. The biggest head-1 aches after applications were from the SAT's. They v ruined a perfectly good Saturday, said Greg Em-merth. I've been taking it since the 7th grade, and it never gets any easier ' said Gina Rossi. A majority of students aimed at making their col- lege choice during the first semester so they could i spend the end of the year concentrating on enjoying the last weeks of their high school career. The fun of applying to schools is receiving mail. Harrison Martin fills out an address card get pamphlets and catalogs sent to her from Guilford College. A picture is worth a thousand words.'' Photographs brought by representatives to College Might helped students get a perspective of various schools. t Anne ArbucKle First hand knowledge about a college can be especially helpful to interested applicants. This student gets information on college housing for next year. t 18 college search