Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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Some students find new and exciting way’s to spend their lunch period by rolling down the hill. Imagine their disappointment in finding out that there are stairs to E-wing. w Wb cM MjOij Lund Meg Beaird White bag lunches and Coke cans, friends, and last minute homework, crowded tables and long lines. Sound familiar? If you're a student and eat lunch, it should. First and second lunch periods threw together a variety of students, lunches, and conversations. Students ate in the old or new parts of the cafeteria, the Senior Lounge, or the Anchor Courtyard. When asked how she decided wtiere to eat, Kim Smith said, I just eat where my friends are.” Seniors like Liz Green agreed that the Senior bell gave them that little extra time to get to the tables first. Liz was upset when someone was sitting in her and her friends' normal spot. We usually put our books down on the table to give the intruders the hint to move.'' Even though lunch started as early as 11:30, the-munchies came earlier for some. Jennifer Myers said, By the middle of 3rd and all the way through 4th, I was usually famished.'' Even after students got to lunch, it just did not seem long enough. As Temple McMillan said, By the time I got through the line and got my food, I only had five minutes to eat.” Chris Crosby said, A half hour lunch only gave me time to smoke two cigarettes.' Robert Harrison suggested a solution. He said, We should have two hours to go home and have a seven course meal like in France. 22 lunch

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SAGA staff Puck lluwJH b(f tfudmP pwfomw On September 15, students gathered in the gym for the Pride Assembly. The guest speaker was Lt. Qen. John P. Wall who explained the purposes and activities of SDI (Strategic Defense Initiative). Students were treated to performances by the Band and Chorus, a skit by SAC that announced the Homecoming '86 theme, and a pep rally led by the Varsity Football Cheerleaders. Students polled offered the following reactions. He had a lot to say, but to the wrong crowd. He didn't take into consideration that students didn't have the background to know what he was talking about. — Jeff Beck He is a brilliant man, but he should have realized he wasn't talking to the Pentagon. He didn't say anything to motivate us. — Bil Bergsma Considering this was supposed to be a spirit assembly, the subject matter was inappropriate. — Toni Werner He was great if we had been a Senate committee on military defense. — Todd Burnett His topic was of no interest to most people. He used terminology we did not understand. — Shannon Smith He was a good speaker and was well informed, but the majority couldn't understand his subject. — Temple McMillan I don't think anyone was 'motivated'' at this motivational assembly. — Sherry Dodd pride assembly 21

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Anne AfbucfcJc {Mr. Jay Jeter shows Mary Barnette and Melissa Cooper what eating school food can do for your looks. They, like many students, chose the bag lunch. A group of seniors enjoy conversation and relaxation in the Anchor Courtyard. Lunch is the time to talk with friends and finish last minute homework. w y ■ n . n Mrf ullru — •te9»n ncCuMoug ♦ Seniors Shannon Smith and Donna Albright enjoy nachos and talk with friends. Crowded tables buzzing with laughter are not uncommon during lunch. {Getting their greens in for the days, students crowded into the salad line. A large variety of ingredients and toppings makes the salad line popular. liri'h J