Spartanburg High School - Spartana Yearbook (Spartanburg, SC)

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 7 e (faet yet i even (fatten 'poi a munfan I •icAooi, eve ve yet It a££ Beth McClure We are looking forward to continuing our tradition of excellence in education,' Mr. Joseph Delaney's parent newsletter for first semester concluded. Thus began a year our school rose above the minimum standards set by the Education Improvement Act. Although one does not need to have something new and different to be better than before, our school added everything from new uniforms for the Band and Girls' Tennis Team to a lower teacher-student ratio to keep the excellent traditions established in the past. The movement towards a new on-campus stadium will bring a tremendous advantage and increase atten-danace, morale, and a sense of pride in the student body, said Athletic Director Ray Wilson. This facility can be used for everything from graduation ceremonies to band festivals. Over the summer, the school was taken apart limb by limb to clean every area. The maintenance was in preparation for our ten-year self evaluation study and the evaluation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, noted Mr. Delaney's newsletter. Our twenty-nine year old school is well-kept and has up-to-date equipment and facilities. We are participating in the Pathway Project whose goal is the reduction of clerical tasks. A new computer system in the main office will keep track of homeroom and classroom attendance. Interims and report cards will be issued here instead of through an outside system. These computers can be used to keep up grade point ratios and to print parent addresses for newsletters. New color computers with color printers in the classrooms will prepare students for life in a computer-oriented society. With more terminals in more classes, there will be more hands-on instruction. Computers are being used in math, science, and remedial classes. The Winthrop College Grant Program pro- Krika Johnson Figuring out the new computer in the attendance office took time even for someone experienced in using computers. Mrs. Clarke Brannon works on up-dating classroom rolls. vided funding for remedial math and reading labs. These classes help students who have deficiencies by using individually prepared programs. Other technological developments are advancing our school towards continued excellence. Included was the microfilming permanent records. Miss Margaret hunter said the new detention hall improves the morale of faculty and staff and allows students to remain in their classes for instruction, further promoting general excellence in the school program. Detention Hall replaced ISS because it is more effective. Indeed Senior Joe Mount, who attended Detention Hall from 3:15 to 5:00 one Friday — said, D.H. is just a harsher form of punishment compared to ISS. With this threat over their heads, students behaved better and had more time to devote to academics, athletics, and clubs. We're always looking at everything we do-we don't sit back and say we have the best program. We constantly evaluate our programs and try to make them better. We are never content, said Mr. Joe Clarke We continually inspect every element of our educational system to stay a step ahead. national Merit Semifinalists for 1986: Front Row: John Ross, Keith Bell, Claude Taylor, John Duncan, Eric Stoots, Jim Earl. Back Row: Mary Schoen, Ginger Goforth, Kathleen Green, Dean Anthony, Jeff Eaucette. i Hew remedial programs using computers and individualized programs of study were funded by grants from Winthrop College. Paul Copeland works on a reading comprehension program in one of the labs. 4 opening

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« Mr. Joe Delaney and his wife Pat have always attended football games, but are even more interested now that two of their sons, Ryan and Joe, play on the team. Mr. Joe Clarke and Mr. Larry Moore also enjoy the game. ▼At a surprise party, Mrs. Pat Delaney serves cake to Mr. Tom Willis and Mr. Boyd Correll. The faculty gave the party to recognize their outstanding principal. Anne Artoucklc ▲ Applauding Mr. Joe Delaney's statement as part of his thank-you that teachers make him look good as a principal are Miss Marion Church and Mrs. Mary Lindsay. Anne Artoucklc opening 3

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« Theatre buffs Chris Arbucklc. Rachel Byrd. Kathy Blough. and Debbie Drucker prepare to leave for a performance of Country Songs in Greenville as a part of the new Odyssey Theatre Project. The Band's time in Washington. D.C. for the Cherry Blossom Festival was not all spent performing. The group was honored by Senator Strom Thurmond, who posed with them on the ▼ steps of a Congressional office building. Ann : Arbucklc Anne Arbucklc Anne Arbucklc opening 5