Sprayberry High School - Echo Yearbook (Marietta, GA)

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I w v I CHESS TEAM HAS SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR Sprayberry's Chess team joined the Georgia Scholastic Chess Federation this year and began their first year of competition. The team had a very successful year, much of which was due to the efforts of Jamie Hamilton. Jamie placed third in the Georgia High School tournament and was one of Sprayberry's outstanding Chess team members. The team finished the season with a MW 4-2-1 record with wins over McEachern, Douglas County, and Crestwood. The teams only losses were to Osborne and Buford, and they tied with Pebblebrook. The team won the county tournament by defeating Osborne. With the help of Mr. Dechman, Sprayberry's first year Chess team had an excellent season and they have a bright outlook for the coming years. Left: SHOWING HIS ENTHUSIASM, David Hirschler smiles as he makes the winning move during a tough f h . gameo c ess Below: ANOTHER MEMBER OF SPRAYBERRY'S CHESS TEAM, Chris Antley, concentrates on an exciting game of chess. Right: AS A FRESHMAN, Jamie Hamilton is the third top player in the state, and an important member of Sprayberry's Chess team. fi l 'Naya-. .. ' J' ,.t...,.,.M 'I -M, I DEBATE TEAM PLACES THIRD IN During the past year, the Sprayberry Debate team became an affiliate chapter of the National Forensic League organization devoted to the promotion of The team attended a tournament at Rabun County High School in the tall and debated this years topic concerning product safety and whether the U.S. government should guarantee product safety. During the winter the team placed third in the Region SAAAA debates held AFQ, NAV THE REGICN I at West Georgia College. Left: SPRAYBERRY'S DEBATE TEAM members are: Bottom row: Susan Mars, advisor Mr. Hancock, Troy Gray Top row: Angela Canady, Bill Barber, Rene Jackson.

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TESTING KNOWLEDGE ln Academic Bowl, which is sometimes called Quiz Bowl or Brain BrawIers, different schools compete in a game show type event where the members of each team are asked general knowledge questions. The accelerated learning classes sponsor the teams and it is necessary for students to have superior academic knowledge and much self confidence. Sprayberry's team this year successfully put their knowledge to the test to become one of the top teams in the country. Above: DISCUSSING POSSIBLE ANSWERS to an Academic Bowl question are team members Angela Canady, Joe Fox, and Joey Helmick. 128 Right: WAITING FOR THE NEXT QUESTION, Mike Wolfe focuses his attention to the center of the room. Below Right: BEING SURE OF ONES SELF is an important element to a successful Academic Bowl team. Sprayberry's varsity team, consisting of Joe Fox, Angela Canady, Joey Helmick, and Mike Wolfe, appear confident in themselves. Wav ts.

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FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES The Fellowship of Christian Athletes has always been a strong organization at Sprayberry, and, as always, they contin- ued that proud tradition. The consistency of the members was portrayed in their weekly meetings in the commons area. With the assistance of sponsor Ken Clouse, the club had a meaningful time. ot fellowship and discussion every Thursday night throughout the entire year. Sprayberry has a proud reputation of active and productive clubs and the F.C.A. group has continued this reputa- tion ol past years. Right - THIS YEAR'S VICE-PRESIDENT Craig Cook was also chosen as chaplain lor next year's Student Government. Below - COACH CLOUSE was a dedicated, hard-working sponsor this year for F.C.A. His input into the meetings gave that time a special meaning that all present could feel. Left - AS A SENIOR this year, Tracy Ray was consistent with his loyalty to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He continually supported the club, and added to its' success. il X.. .JI it It t i 5 x Bottom - Kim Nicholson, Karen Hartley, Tricia Nay, Gaye Farnsworth, Lynfl Seacrest. Charlotte Edwards, Lisa Ullom, Gwen Morgan Second Row. Teffl Sawyer, Denise Campbell, Melanie Bradshaw, Luane Gaither, Kelly Casey B361 Row - Tracey Ray, Scott Viness, Craig Cook, Robert Schneider, Kent Logan' Steve Cook, Greg Taylor, Kim Doetsch, Davie Are, Jack Harmon, Scott Fisher. Left - THIS YEARS PRESIDENT, Kent Logan shows that F.C.A. is but one of his many interests while striking a macho pose. L I