Spencer High School - Spencerian Yearbook (Columbus, GA)

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SPENCER PLACES FIRST AT MODEL U.N. MLuJIM U.N. PARTICIPANTS SEATED: (L-R) CHRIS BROWN, GILLIAN SMITH, KENNETH SHREVES STANDING:JORGE MELSON NOT PICTURED:JONI GARDNER, BILL Y RA Y, TWYLA WHEELER AND DEBRA HOOD MODEL UN Made possible through the untir- ing efforts of Columbus College's Dr Chai and the approval and co- ordination of the local chapter of the Internal Relations Society. Mus- cogee and Harris County High Schools are priviledged to annually participate in the Mock United Na - tion's Assembly Created for the purpose of providing students an opportunity to display adroit verbal fencing, manipulate muendoes, ex- hibit diplomatic tact and demon- strate competency and handling ten- uous international relations, the as- sembly is an anticipated highlight. Traditionally a three day work- shop that replicates the functions of the offical UN. this year's format has been changed in the interest of efficiency to a two day forum deal- ing with one vital issue. the law of the sea ! 1980 Spencerian delegates representing Zambia and Japan, are seeking another first place Last year the Green wave teams personifying Cuba. Nigeria, and Comoros snared a first place position In the Middle Power Category. 27 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

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 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY -T— SPENCf ? HIGH SCHOOL HONOR SOCIETY Kneeling, Front row (L-R): Amy Haskell, Chris Volta, Barbara Stokes, David Cannella. Second row (L-R): Leonard Jones, Christine Butler, Kelli Burgin, Freda Williams, Lisa Calton, Gillian Smith, Mrs. McKindra (Sponsor). Third row (L-R): Dr. Loney (Sponsor), Keith Gerald, Jorge Melson, Lori Cooper, James Klein, Chris Brown, Penelope Forest NHS The purpose of the National Honor Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, encourage the development of character and promote leadership among its members. Seeking to sponsor activities en- compassing the entire student body, the NHS sold Christmas cards, completed an educational survey, and participated in the world's fair. The induction of Seniors in the winter and the sophomores and juniors in the spring help replenish the stock of maturing future lead- ers. Under the able leadership of Barbara Stokes and the experienced guidance of Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. McKin- dra, the NHS has also reinstated the presenta - tion of plaques to its members as well as the sponsorship of social functions to foster in- tergroup and inter - school togetherness. 26 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

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CLEMSON SELECTS SPENCERIAN ENGINEERS Building radios, making solar col- lectors, designing windmills, and dropping eggs from third floor win - dows are just a few of the projects performed by several Spencer stu- dents who participated in the Sum- mer Engineering Program for Minor- ity Students at Clemson University. Penelope Forest, Joni Gardner, and Barbara Stokes were selected to return for the advanced program which encompassed an in-depth study of electrical engineering and its applications. Lori Cooper and Craig McLeod attended for the first time to study various engineering fields. The student's selections were based on grades, teacher recommen- dations and aptitude for engineering. KNEELING: CRAIG McLEOD. STAND- ING: (L-R) BARBARA STOKES, LORI COOPER. PENNY FOREST, AND JONI GARDNER. S.A.I.L. ON . . . Representing the qualities of scholastic, academic and industrial leadership, the acro- nym SAIL denotes laudable recognition for selected seniors who have managed to co- ordinate academic achievements and com- munity participation. Those so honored are able to sail through a schedule of diversi- fied college level academics while holding a job and or expending considerable time and energy in community related affairs. The program is coordinated through the guidance office and is a system wide effort. Selected seniors from the various local high schools gather on a designed day for a lun- cheon in their honor attended by their princi- pals and other dignitaries who fete and praise their individual and collective accomplish- ments. Spencer's super efficient notables are Gillian Smith, Jo Ann Vick, David DeRoche, Joni Gardner, 28 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS SAIL STUDENTS: (L-R) GILLIAN SMITH AND JOANN VIC.