Spring Valley High School - Saga Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 296 of the 1984 volume:

In the Saga of civilization, the Vikings, their travels, and accomplishments attest to their influ- ence on the development of civilized man. The historian, Kenneth Clark, says that the Viking Ship represents energy, will and creative power. The spirit of the Vikings lives today and drives Spring Valley High School to accomplish beyond what is expected of a high school in academics, arts, and sports. Success is the result of the com- bined energy, will and creative power of students, faculty, staff and community. Success was the sum of classes, organizations and activities. In 1983-84, the Viking Ship represented excellence. eople 92 Meeting friends between classes catches Angie Rose and Stephon Mitchell up on the latest news. The halls and classrooms are filled with 1900 students pushing toward their personal goals. Guidelines and expectations provide the atmosphere for success. Indi- viduals working together create excellence. A cademics Economics is a drag, right? Wrong. Jeff Plum- ley found Ms. Buddin’s economics class to be a chal- lenge. Computer simulations. Future Shock and speakers from local businesses replace theory and bring reality to the classroom. Classwork and home- work, attendance and tardies, GPR’S and awards dominate the student lifestyle. Emphasis on academ- ics creates excellence. Vtudent life 10 Late night hours are commonplace to seniors Lisa Bell and Lea Evelyn Dorsett. Viking Shield staff- ers dedicate themselves to producing the best high school paper in the state. School activities, like the Viking Shield, sports, concerts, movies, parties, and bumming around make up the student life. The vari- ety of activities and interests create excellence. 2 contents rganizations 218 Council advisor. Sherry Bailey, demonstrates the positive way to rise and shine. Students and facul- ty members, like Bailey, make organizations work. Positive leadership creates excellence. ommunity 244 The Valley Run is just one way community members like Matthew Poore, brother of senior Charles Poore, contributed time and money to school programs. Involvement with the community creates excellence. ports 178 After practicing through the summer and boost- ing pride at Sportsarama, junior, Caroline Bell, and the varsity cheerleaders accepted the spirit award. Commitment, skill and practice arc the elements of a successful team. The combined effort of fans, players and coaches creates excellence. Theme 4 Senior Index 250 Ads 256 Index 276 Colophon 284 Closing 286 contcnts 3 yt ifl The will that drives the school to excellence was seen in the faces of students daily. Will in the face of a handicapped student as he struggled from class to class despite the crippling disease that made walking nearly impossible. Will in the face of the student who stayed in the stands and cheered no matter what the score. Will in the face of the last man on the cross country team as he finished the race even when he knew he would finish last. Will in the face of the theater stu- dent who studied a character for hours so that he could become that character for two minutes. Will has become a school trade- mark. And during this year perhaps the greatest testimony to that will was the Excellence in Education Award presented to the school by The President's Commission on Ex- cellence in Education. What was once a small rural school has become a progressive leader in education, largely because its students, faculty and staff have refused to be anything else. This year the school continued to earn its name as America’s best. The will of students, faculty, staff, clubs, organizations, teams and com- munity was the determination be- hind excellence. Before the first game with rival Richland Northeast at Sportsarama, junior Andy Mylandcr contemplates the sixth quarter match. The quarter ended with a zero to zero score. 4 will Precision is essential to senior. Susan Martin, who wrestles with a graphics assignment. Suspended in mid-air sophomore. Charlene Cunning- ham. band member reviews her drill before the Tro- piciana Music Bowl held at Furman University. The band placed fourth overall. Concentrating on Sharon Buddin's activities advice, senior. Kit Tomlin discusses student council fund- raising ideas. Stretching is a vital part of warm-ups for runners. Brothers. Sylvio and Elpidio Lin-Justiniano assist one another during after school practice. will 5 The power behind success was the energy of individuals. Students, faculty, administration and staff combined efforts to create one success after another: academic, artistic and athletic. Many nights found Viking Shield staff members working beyond midnight. The debate team lived in A pod. Faculty members contributed hours of their personal time sponsoring clubs and activities not to mention after-hours and weekends xeroxing, grading and planning. Punch clocks did not bring anybody's day to a neat end. Secretaries, students and teachers all knew the meaning of homework. As the shriek of the final bell drove the bulk of students and staff toward buses and cars, the night crew went to work. Maintenance supervisor Roosevelt Fo- gle's force brought order back to the buildings and grounds. Student activities director Sharon Buddin got down to the serious business of co- ordinating hundreds of students and their pro- jects. The band and sports teams headed for the fields and courts. Each group had its individual goal, but all channeled their energy towards success. As stu- dent body vice-president Elpidio Lin-Justiniano put it, “We are a diverse group of people work- ing together to produce the intensity of clubs, academics, activities and sports.’’ Letting balloons go at the first outside pep rally of the year, junior vice-president Mamie Arthur helps by get- ting them together. 6 cnergy As senior Frankie Berry holds the ball, junior kicker Wes Rabon puts all his energy into it. Long hours arc spent perfecting skills and strategics at practice. Very carefully is the way to handle electrical work for senior Greg Wilson. Many students learn valued skills at Wilson Vocational Center. Even chemistry can be fun. Sophomore, Jeff Dailey and, head of the science department Carol Bowers observe a lab experiment. energy 7 Steady, now! At the student council workshop held at Clemson Experimental station, the object of the game was to get people over the rope without touching it. Blythe Tomlin is the first of twelve freshmen council members to be lifted. There's an art to creating a brick wall. It’s not just laying one brick after another. Senior Derrick Cornelius attends brick masonry at Wilson to per- fect his craft. Consulting over art work, junior Leon Addison and sophomore Robert Rabon take suggestions from art teacher Pam McGill during fifth period class in the new fine-arts building. Practice makes perfect. Sophomore band member Bobby Johnson goes over the new changes in his marching music. 8 crcative power Taking the ordinary and turning it into the extraordinary is creativity. Students, faculty and administration have become pros at the art of mak- ing a good school. This year was no exception. The rewards for jobs well done came ear- ly. The State Fair Art exhibition rec- ognized the talents of students. Ju- nior Hal Reed, junior Stephan Mitchell and sophomore Mac Gi- lyard won top awards, and the artworks of 36 students were on dis- play. The Viking Band competed and placed in band concerts throughout the Southeast. The the- ater department traveled to Win- throp to try for its third consecutive state championship. Coaches and students worked hard for perfection. Early in the fall, the volleyball team had already com- piled a phenomenal 20-0 record. Per- haps nothing was more artistic than the individual attention to skill and training of the cross country team. Guys and girls spent lonely, painful afternoons running through the sand roads surrounding Woodlands Golf Course. In their first nine meets, the team accumulated a record of 8-1. For vocational students, tuning a car, printing a form, welding a gate, building a bookshelf, typing a letter or repairing an air conditioner be- came an art. Academically-oriented students sought to express their creative im- pulses through sciences, mathemat- ics and humanities. Recognition for dedication to academics was exem- plified by the selection of Tom O’Connor, Julie Van Valkenbcrg and Jeff Waller as National Merit Semi-finalists. Excellence through creativity. creative powcr 9 A ride on the big yellow banana Odyssey of a student Bzzzz . . . alarm — sleepbutton; alarm — sleepbutton; alarm — sleep- button; better get up; crawl to the bath- room. Death warmed over in the mir- ror. Get in the shower, lie down in bath- tub. Bottom more comfortable than I remembered. “Ralph!” calls a melodi- ous voice. It’s raining. No! I did it again! Fell asleep in the shower, “I'm almost ready. Mom!” My patented get- ready-for-school-in-Five-minutes rou- tine. Outside waiting for ride — must be five degrees, icicles in wet hair. Here comes the big yellow banana. School bus more crowded than usual. From here to eternity and back again. At last, school! Don't remember being so happy before. Late bus pass. English teacher gives me rueful glance; I plead inno- cence and show pass. “Take your scat.” If not for the subzero temperatures in this class. I'd fall asleep — teacher must be part Eskimo. “Ralph,” barks my teacher, “Yes ma'am,” oh, I retort so well. “Don't forget to turn in your paper.” “It's in my locker; I’ll bring it by at lunch.” Panic. Paper is at home. No problem. I’ll ride home at lunch. Time for the between class social trek. Walk, oops, slow down. Good looking girls, strut. “Hi, Ralphic.” “Hi, Buffey Sue.” “Hi, Jojo.” Into commons; “Hi, Ralphie.” “Hi, Beefer.” “Hi, Ralphie.” “Hi, Lamar.” “Hi, Ralphie.” “Hi, Vic- toria.” “Hi, Ralphie.” “Hi, Chico.” Made it to class (It's really hard to get to class when you have to say hello to all those people). I get into the rut. Bell calculus (Oh, God! not a pop test). Bell — boredom (Sometimes history’s a drag). Bell — sub (We didn't really make her cry, did we?). Bell — (Starva- tion — why didn't I eat breakfast?). People get into position by the door (It's a long way from portable to com- mons). Race to lunch line. Don't cat school lunch, save money for weekend (Wasn't that hungry anyway), heavy date — pizza and a movie (That's three weeks of skipping lunch). Forget it. Greasy taco stuck to plastic from can- teen. Bell — (but I just got taco). For- got English paper. Not one of my better papers anyway. Besides, you can't go any lower than an F. F minus? Last two periods go by without too much atten- tion on my part. Nothing new. I think I'll tell coach that I had to mow the grass. Will be buy it? I doubt it. Home before dinner. Spaghetti and meatballs, my favorite. Promise myself to do homework before I turn TV on. OK, I’ve started math, problem three. Wait! Square Pegs is on TV; must watch; only thirty minutes. Ooh, ABC latenight movie, just love Charlie’s Angels. Mid- night, gosh I'm so tired. Forgot home- work. Well, I'll do it in the morning. I’ll set my alarm for real early. Bzzzz . . . alarm — sleepbutton; alarm — sleep- button; alarm — sleepbutton . . . Mike Klein 10 studcni life Getting to class on time is very important to adminis- trators — a reason why Claire F.dwards, sophomore, and other students cannot share lockers, a new school policy. Packing it in! An eating contest was one of many activities during home- coming week. Sophomore George Brown devours a banana to help the sophomores in their victory over the freshmen. Taking advantage of the free time at lunch, senior Karen Stevens, junior Scott Boatwright, junior Ken Mixon, senior Kim Hinson, junior Eric Martin and senior Pam Okcn hang out on the back porch. Summer 12 Work 18 Fashion 22 Entertainment 24 Homecoming 28 Activities 36 student life 11 Summer More work than play Summer was an elusive dream for stu- dents who had worked studiously for eight months. Those last few weeks of school seemed to roll by ever so tediously with the last day of school a highpoint of emotion. And then there was summer. Junior Jennifer Dargan started her sum- mer with a job. She says the experience will help her in the future. “I worked at my father's office as a medical assistant and as a file and typing clerk every weekday. 1 liked it at first, but it was very tiring. I hope 1 gained exper- ience to use in the future. I hope to enter the medical field as a career, Dargan said. Athletes and musicians spent summer on the fields, practicing sports and music. The football team started practice in the middle of August four times a day, five days a week, according to junior defensive back Max Kimpson. Football camp's main purpose was to teach the players the meaning of unifica- tion, Kimpson said. Camp was demanding both mentally and physically because we always had to remain prepared for what the coaches had planned, Kimpson said. The girls’ tennis, volleyball and cross country teams began practice in August. For me, beginning practice at eight in the morning was quite a shock after sleep- ing late for so long. Practice was hard, but 1 made the committment and adjusted, cross country runner Susan Goiser said. The boys' cross country team also began practice in the summer. Sometimes you ask yourself why you're doing it, but it's worth it when you win the races,” cross country runner Elpidio Lin- Justiniano said. Practice began for the band with band camp July 8-11 from 1 a.m. to 10 p.m., but drum major Dean Hoyle says the long summer practice hours are responsible for the band's success. We sweat and work at it during the summer, but it pays off when Charles Poore (drum major) and I accept the tro- phies in competitions, Hoyle said. continued Taking it easy, freshman l.asijah Palmer enjoys sit- ting in the summer shade and sipping lemonade. There’s got to be an easier way. Junior Steve Burr was one of the students who worked during the sum- mer on the student handbook, which had to be ready in lime for each class’s orientation. 12 summer As for the lucky students who could spend their time leisurely. Myrtle Beach was the great escape, according to sopho- more Shannon Humes. “I love the beach. It’s like a second home to us. My sister and I spend most of our summer at Myrtle Beach and Surfside. The people are totally different. They have to be known to be understood. We also go up there in the winter to see our friends. It's great. The beach is fun in the winter also,” Humes said. Farther down the coast, sophomore Tif- fany Joye visited Crystal River, Florida. “My family and I went scuba diving in Florida for four days. The water was gor- geous. It was crystal clear, and you could sec for miles and miles. The neatest thing was the fish. They were so tame that we could reach out and almost touch them. The weather was pretty hot, and when we couldn't stand it any longer, we went swimming in the ice cold water,” Joye said. When there's nothing else to do, sopho- more Christy Cummings spends her free time watching television. “I really enjoy watching T.V. I usually watch it from 3-11 p.m. It gives me a chance to sit back and relax, and I can finally turn my mind off other things, espe- cially when I watch comedies. Watching TV provides an escape from all my chores and problems,” Cummings said. School did not come to an end for 225 students. Junior Antoinette Cummings said she decided on her own to take an English class in summer school at Rich- land Northeast. “I took English for three hours a day. It was my own decision. I wanted to get ahead,” Cummings said. Junior Todd Heronemus also attended summer school at Richland Northeast and took English. “I got along well with the other stu- dents. They were laid back and pretty cool about the whole deal. I wouldn't do it again unless I had to, but it wasn't too bad because it kept me busy,” Heronemus said. Working over the summer can be hard at Chick-fil-a. but seniors Rhctt Kelly and Donny Ball make it look easy. Having fun at a chcerleading clinic, senior Holley Cone, junior Dina Pitts and freshman Laura Rho- darmer are surrounded by future cheerleaders. summer 13 Summer Brings Changes Finding a parking space after completion of the Fine Arts building is difficult, but junior Bill Trapp and passengers sophomores Travis Peake and Rickey Al- len managed to find one. During the summer the Master Clean Company steamed the asbestos out of the ceiling and ended up wearing the job. Summer vacation brought with it tem- porary changes in the life of every student — new sleeping habits, no homework, no bells. But, in the fall the routine came back. This fall students came back to more changes than usual: changes in the campus and in policies. The campus changes were expected. Changes in rules, however, came as a surprise. The student dress code and attendance policies had been tightened. Students were permitted to wear mini-skirts “provided they came to the top of the knees . The Cheerleaders were no longer allowed to wear their uniforms in school. A new attendance policy stipulated that only five days of field trips could be ex- cused. After five field trips the absences counted toward the 20 absence limit for credit. Neither change was accepted with- out protest, but the administration stood firm. Campus changes were drastic, but by no means disliked. The new fine arts building provided long needed facilities. Accoustic controls eliminated echoes that had pla- qued the band and the chorus when they were housed behind the arena bleachers. Both programs took advantage of the new atmosphere and storage spaces. Win- dowed and brightly colored art rooms re- sembled airy studios instead of dark caves. Expansion of the arts facilities also opened space for a more comprehensive weight program. Athletic teams made use of the old band and chorus rooms. New ceilings throughout the school were the most visible change. Major ren- ovation had removed the asbestos from ceiling surfaces. Students found brighter lighting and improved acoustics in the classrooms. Another bonus of lowering the ceilings from 20 to 12 feet, was the re- designing of the air-conditioning ducts. Gone were the hurricane force winds that drove students from the center rows of seats. Rooms were more evenly cooled and heated, but the familiar extremes stayed. School life continued. Changes forced creative alternatives. A new era began. Kevin Mills There's a first time for everything! Vice-President Elpidio Lin-Justiniano gives senior Russ Price's mo- torcycle a test run before the first pep rally. Lin- Justiniano attempted to bring about change in stu- dent government. Cramming is a familiar scene between classes. Na- tional Achievement Scholarship Program for Out- standing Negro Students - semifinalists, F.dith Brown and friend, Lisa Erglc use their lunch time quizzing each other. I oughta be in pictures. Junior Varsity cheerleader, Alison Wall, goes for her “fantasy” at Sportsarama, which was the theme set by the Sertoma Club. 16 Starting over The anticipation of the first day of school begins in the middle of July when the back to school commercials start. It makes your stomach turn to watch the J.C. Fenny back to school fall fashions being shown when it is 103 degrees outside. By the end of July, everyone has started talking about going back to school. The anticipation increases when one of the girls finds out that Steve Doe, last year’s jerk, is now 6’3”, has a gorgeous tan, mus- cles and a new Porsche. By early August everyone is rushing to the beach for last minute tans before school starts. In mid-August the anticipa- tion grows even more as orientation creeps closer. Orientation starts the ball of craziness rolling. Through a fog of hair spray in the school bathroom, the girls make last min- ute touch ups before getting their pictures taken. The line for the locker combina- tions stretches forever in the gym, and you have this gut feeling that you will end up with a bottom locker once again. You re- call the fond memories of your last bottom locker, books falling on your head, knees in your back and your fingers getting stepped on. Clusters of friends gather ev- erywhere comparing schedules, exchang- ing information on teachers (which are su- per in every way and which are terrible), trying to figure out how your fees added up to $74.63 and catching up on the latest gossip. The first day of school is a half day, and the anticipation is replaced by the dread of another long school year. You have to learn all over again how to get up at 7 a.m. and be mentally functional by 8:30 (the same morning). Homework that replaces the late TV shows and free Sundays numbs you. Freshmen wander the halls in a daze, trying to ignore the snide remarks made by upperclassmen. Yet even the cool, sophisticated seniors are hum- bled when they realize that the rest of their Spanish I class consists of underclassmen who all do a better job of pronouncing “caramba!” The six 20 minute classes of the first day fly by. The day ends with a big buzz, with everyone rushing out for the last weekend of freedom. Laura Yoch During the Sports-a-rama game, freshmen Tonia Riddle lakes a break from playing in fhc band lo watch the Vikings in a close scrimmage against R.N. 17 Work, work . . . From two to 45 hours a week during the summer, on weekends and after school, students worked at stores and shops and farms to earn money. Senior Mark Gonda painted for District Two over the summer to save money for college and gas. Junior Greg Martin did yardwork for gas and spending money at the beach. Junior Connie Jones babysat eight hours a week. She said her money went straight to the Columbia Mets Baseball games. Senior Jeffery Morin helped on a farm 14 hours a week. His money went toward clothes and dates. Senior Eve Hunnicutt was a waitress. Her money went toward vacations. She said working 36-42 hours a week cost her free time. As a lifeguard during the summer, sen- ior Charles Poore worked at Columbia Country Club. He worked 40 hours a week and spent his money on clothes, going out and car insurance. As summer came to an end, students quit their jobs for school, while others con- tinued and worked after school hours into the night. As an encoding operator, junior Melissa Bates worked 15 hours a week after school processing checks. She said she worked for the money to spend on gas, car insurance and personal items. Sophomore Brandy Rucker, who deliv- ered papers on weekends from 3:15-5:30 a.m., got the idea and the job from her uncle. “Why not? I could help my uncle and make money at the same time. My money goes to anything that catches my eye. It doesn’t ever conflict with anything, so I only give up hours of sleep,” Rucker said. The mall, with more than 100 stores and shops to offer jobs, was a common place for students seeking after school jobs. Ju- nior Camille Dabney worked at George’s Bootery. “The manager offered the job to me. I really enjoy the people I work with, and the extra money helps a lot. I spend it on clothes and special things that come up at school. I only work 15-20 hours a week so it doesn’t affect anything, but it’s hard to keep up with homework. If I'm staying in Columbia for college. I'd like to become continued Some people babysit, but Kerri Derrick is surround- ed by children every afternoon at North Pointc Learning Center. Mowing the grass or washing cars is a way to pick up extra spending money, but freshman Blair Blaylock babysits. Laura and Ellen Holbrook arc two of her customers. 18 work Would you like to try a sample of fudge? Senior Stefani Roscnbcck works at the Fudge Shop in Co- lumbia Mall. Helping the school look its best. Kenny Lee contri- butes his time and efforts after school. Working anywhere from being bag boy to putting a fire place grate together, senior Robbie Lovvorn works at Winn Dixie to support his car. work 19 Accounting and keeping appointments straight arc just a few of the responsibilities Wanda MeGuirt has at Dorsett Studios. Diligently working in her father's newly opened store, Chastain's in North Poinlc, Susan Chastain prepares merchandise for the customers. 20 work Senior All-American basketball players, Rosie Carl- ton and Angela Dunn, schedule work at U.S.A. Sports around basketball practice and study. iiiiiii:iiiiiiiiii May I help you? A common question for both senior Mark K. Gaines of Sharron's l uggage and junior Will Crowley employed at Be Ik’s. Junior Camille Dabney makes sure the shoe fits while working at George's Bootery in Columbia Mall. an assistant manager or something like that, Dabney said. Junior Will Crowley worked at Belk in customer service. Crowley said that hold- ing a job as a teenager helped his apprecia- tion of the real world. By having a job. I'm learning how to budget my money and how to set spending priorities, and I’ve got extra bucks to save. I work for the enjoyment of it. I work 15- 20 hours a week and don’t give up a lot. The advantages of working definitely over- rule the sacrifices. I really like it, and I think it’s a stepping stone on my way to becoming a pediatrician. It’s a start, Crowley said. As an employee for Chess King in the mall, senior Mark Cooper worked 20 hours a week and found his job by model- ing for the store. My job gives me the experience for my future. I love to work. I spend a lot of my money on clothes. They are very important to me. It also goes toward entertainment, Cooper said. Junior Stephanie Canders worked at Tiffany's Bakery in the mall. She said the 12-13 hours a week job gave her little time to do everything she would like to, but she wanted to work there as long as she could. Junior Stephanie Cone started working through her family. She started her com- pany, The Three C’s, when she was 11 with her older brother and sister. The company rented mobile homes. My parents thought it would be educa- tional for us. My job is bookkeeping. It’s an opportunity most people don't have at my age. The money we get back goes into the business so we can invest in more trai- lors. We now have 10 mobile homes. In the future I would like to open my own com- pany. I would never change it, Cone said. The marketing program at Wilson was the way junior Tricia Eller got her job as a cashier at Moore’s Hardware. Eller said even though it affected school work and friends, she loved her job. The people arc so fun. I work for the money to spend on clothes, my boyfriend and junk. I even opened up a savings ac- count to have extra money to spend at the end of the month. I average around 14 hours a week. I would like to spend more time with my friends, but I never have time. My boyfriend and I see each other on weekends mostly. It's worth the sacri- fice when I sec my paycheck, but then again, it’s not when it comes to my social life, Eller said. work 21 The rough look is in. Denim and leather jackets are worn by Kylcr Canada and Marcie Watts who show their style. Going with the new wave look. Kenny Bogart com- pletes the look with his mohawk haircut. 22 fashion Prep to punk “What will I wear today?” was repeat- edly asked as students decided whether they would be preppy, punk, dressy or ca- sual and styles were determined by peers, parents, cost, dress code and personal opinions. The preppy look was one of the trends, with classic Polos, Khakis, penny loafers or anything that adhered to the traditional look. Junior Krcgg Barentine chose the new wave look because “Pm a non-conformist. I don’t dress like other people want me to.” A common new wave outfit was bright shirts with parachute pants and a pair of punk glasses, with a hair style to bring out the look. Some students dressed up occasionally, while others such as junior Jennifer Dar- gan, dressed up more frequently. “I like dressing up because I read some- where once where studies show that when a student dresses up to come to school he or she tends to do better on classwork and tests,” Dargan said. Dargan also said that coming to school looking and feeling nice was reason enough to dress up. Students seemed to agree because girls wore skirts and tai- lored shirts and guys wore coats and ties. Students who wanted to generate the relaxed or comfortable look wore jeans and t-shirts or sweatshirts. Junior Ned Appenzeller dresses casual- ly because he feels it is more comfortable and easier to deal with at school. All the styles were limited in some way. Cost was a major factor because students could not always buy what was in style or what they liked. Freshman Delores Derham said she spent an average of $60 on each one of her outfits. Parents also determined what students could or could not wear to school. Al- though students could usually decide how they dressed. Mom and Dad always had the last say. “My mom restricted my style of dress- ing. I cannot wear my real dressy clothes to school because she’s afraid that I might ruin them,” junior Denise Perreault said. The dress code was the bottom line on how a student could dress. Students had a sense of new freedom because walking shorts could be worn if they touched the knee. “I wish I could dress the way I want without the hassle of a dress code,” sopho- more Christy Cummings said. Also, the 13 year tradition of cheer- leaders wearing their uniforms to school was discontinued because the uniforms were too far about the knees. fashion 23 Football games arc a good place to sec the new fashions. Juniors Michelle Bonneville. Kim Shaw and Mary Anne Callahan have the casual attire. Relaxing in style, senior Flpidio Lin-Justinano's per- sonality shows through with his carring and bandana. Duckhcad, Polos and loafers . . . dressing in style, senior Bart Bartlett shows off the preppy look. Free time Some spent their afternoons with Tom Cruise or Matt Dillon, some spent time with Rick James or the Police and others became wizards or elves. Students found relief from school pres- sure through music, dance, modeling, sports, games and writing. Sophomore Kim Ginsberg said she en- joyed playing the violin as a release from school pressure. “I love to play the violin and share my music with others, playing gives me an outlet, Ginsberg said. Students said they enjoyed dancing to Journey, Duran Duran, Kenny Rogers, Def Leppard and Michael Jackson. Aero- bics, jazz ballet and tap were popular forms of dance, according to senior Mi- chelle Berry. I plan to work out and take aerobics as long as I can. It perks me up and relieves stress and tension. It also helps me with my breathing, Berry said. Band students sacrificed afternoons and Saturdays for practice and competitions. Band takes up a great deal of time. Tuesday through Wednesday we practice from 3:15 to 5:00, on Thursday we prac- tice from 3:15 to 5:30, Friday nights we play at the competitions, junior Yvette Eastman said. Freshman Jennifer Graham and senior Mark Cooper said they enjoyed modeling although they gave up free time and other activities. When they call you for an assignment you go right then no matter what you’re doing, freshman Jennifer Graham said. Modeling did have a positive side though, according to Cooper. Cooper has met Louise Mandrcll, Char- lie Daniels, the Oak Ridge Boys and Jim Brady through modeling. Students said they played sports for en- joyment and to keep fit. Junior Marcie Watts said she enjoyed motorcycle riding to release tension. I first took up motorcycle riding just to see if I could do it, now I enjoy it and ride as much as 1 can, Watts said. continued 24 cnicrtainment Entertaining with the other band members during the homecoming week, senior Steve Whitbeck jams on the guitar. Dancing is a good way to keep fit and have fun. Junior Rebecca Humphries warms up for her jazz class at Dorset! Studios. In his spare time, senior Lyndon Cannon draws. His talent has taken him to the Governor’s School of the Arts and won him many honors. Up for a good view. Debbie Branham and Cindy Benton arc boosted to catch a glimpse of the car- stuffing contest as Lance Franklin. Patricia Harrell. Herman Keller, and Devon Dawson wait for the an- nouncement of the winners during Homecoming Week. cntcrtainment 25 “Cross country keeps me in shape, and it’s a good outlet for stress. When I get upset or mad, I run. It gives me time to think things out and relaxes me,’’ junior Ned Appenzeller said. “Softball has taught me to work with people even if you don't like one another,’’ senior D.D. Bishop said. Sophomore Amy Joye’s sport involves taking care of an animal. “Most of my money goes to things for my horse, so lots of other things like clothes and spending money get cut back,’’ Joye said. Lack of time is one consequence of play- ing sports, according to senior Anne Mcll- roy. “My weekends arc often spent away at horse shows, so I don’t have time for school sports,’’ Mcllroy said. Senior Ed Steck said he also uses sports as a release. “It’s really easy to forget what hap- pened at school. You concentrate on what you’re playing and forget everything else,’’ Steck said. Junior Steve Burr said he enjoyed spending his free time playing Dungeons and Dragons, a role playing game, because of the creativity required and fantasy in- volved. “You can go out and kill people and it’s perfectly legal. There are no certain rules. You can do anything. I’ve got characters powerful enough to conquer worlds. They can rape, pillage and burn as much as they want, and I don’t get into any trouble,” Burr said. Writing and painting allowed student’s true feelings to come out. “When I write it’s another world, and anything you want can happen,” sopho- more Marion Gunter said. Junior Jim Dillon said he has enjoyed writing as a hobby since he attended the Governor’s School for the Arts last sum- mer. “Writing provides an outlet for tension that school creates. When you have three tests, two essays, a lab report and trig homework due the next day, it’s really great to sit down and yell at a typewriter. You can release a lot of pressure that way and it’s easier to get started on homework again,” Dillon said. Practice is hard work for Kraigg Barrentinc and Den- nis Jones but the rewards make the time worthwhile. Performing is one way Cathy Dudley fills her time. Arts and crafts are popular pastimes for students like Deborah Winbourne. 26 entertainmcnt Friday nights at football games is one way Jack Woclfel spends time with his friends. Joking around with band friends fills the time of Vikings band members Richard Miller. Jeff Dailey. Daniel Weinbaum. Mikki Corley, Russell Gibner. Beth Shackleford, Elizabeth Gabel. Vince Miles. entcrtainmcnt 27 Rock of ages Homecoming preparations started long before October 10 for seniors Connie Jen- kins and Peter Menkhaus. The initial plans started during August. “We did a lot of brainstorming, and finally we came up with the theme Rock of Ages, which really tied in well,” Jenkins said. “Many weekends and after school meet- ings were held in order to make the 1983 homecoming the best yet,” Menkhaus said. On Monday, the hands of time turned back to 1950. Button down shirts, white bobby socks and penny loafers were the attire for the day. The activities were an eating contest at lunch and roller skating at Red Wing Rollerway at night. “Fifties Day was my favorite day. It reminded me of a day at Jefferson's High from Happy Days,” junior Rhonda Tre- whella said. Tuesday was the day everyone presented his spirit. The theme was Green and Gold. Everyone dressed in school colors, and the Anchor club presented a fashion show that night, which made $400. “The clothes were lent to us by Pat’s Place. The show was a lot of fun but a lot of hard work,” senior Inger Miller said. Sixties Day was the theme for Wednes- day. Between classes, “Come on Baby Light My Fire blared through the hall on the intercom as the flower children rushed to their classes. At lunch everyone took time to pile into a car for the activity of the day, the car stuffing contest, in which the seniors took first place. “We stuffed 24 people into the car. It just goes to show that we seniors stick together,” senior Mary Kay Gaines said. By Thursday, the rigorous practice that the football team had undergone to pre- continucd 28 homccoming Taking in a breath of air before her debut, Charlene LaSoy prepares herself for her entrance to the stu- dent body during homecoming week at the pep rally. I .a Soy was escorted by Greg Fields. Bobby socks, poodle skirts and penny loafers . all attire of the first day of homecoming's activities. Melissa Miller. Delores Durham and Courtney Cone dress the part on 50's day which was accompanied by rock’n' roll music and roller skating, later that night. After years of practice, senior Joey Johnson became drum captain of the Viking Band and chose to be the drummer for the group that played on 70‘s day at lunch. New wave and punk rock were the style, Wayne Swygcrt. Kraigg Barrcntinc and Chuck Hamarick were some of the band members who dressed for the pep rally and Homecoming parade. The team tears through the cheerleaders sign. Los- ing the game did not dampen the homecoming spirit. “Cram, everyone. Senior Anne Quattlcbaum with the help of Pete Mcnkhaus and twenty-two other seniors won the car stuffing contest. Quattlcbaum allowed her “bomb” to be used for the competition. Arm, legs and heads can go in any direction to get as many members of a class into a car at one time. Junior Debbie Branham, participated on 60’s day by adding her body to the stack. homccoming 29 pare themselves for the homecoming game against Lower Richland had come to an end. The hands of time rolled around to the 1970's. It was Preppy Day and a live band composed of students held a concert during lunch in the gym. The band consist- ed of seniors Steve Whitbeck, Joey John- son and Matt Riley and junior Brian Rho- darmcr. “I didn't think they would be that good. 1 was shocked. I thought they sounded as good as the more popular bands, sopho- more Stan Gardner said. “The band was really great. Practically the whole school came out to see them, and no one wanted them to stop when the bell rang, senior Mark Cooper said. A bonfire later that night ended the ac- tivities for Thursday. By Friday, everyone’s spirit had reached its peak and the theme had reached the 1980’s. The attire for the day was punk and much to everyone's surprise, the girls were allowed to wear mini-skirts. The pep rally was full of excitement. Each class represented its separate theme. The freshmen were dressed in 50's style clothing, while the sophomores dressed in 60's style. The juniors went back farther in time to the 20’s, and the seniors sprung all the way into the future with their cosmic space suits. All classes represented the Rock of Ages. The spirit stick was given to the juniors at the end of the pep rally. “We had a lot of spirit and were eager to show it, junior Rebecca Humphries said. I was excited and happy over home- coming, but it was really sad to know it was the last one I could share in, senior Lisa McCoy said. In the parade before the game, each class presented the floats that it had worked on for so long. The freshmen's hard work paid off. They were presented first place in the contest at half time. continued Planning came early for senior Connie Jenkins. Jen- kins and Pete Mcnkhaus were the “brains” behind the homecoming activities. “Is it Eddie?” Junior Brian Rhodarmcr jams like Van Halen for one of the homecoming lunch activi- ties. Snack cakes, cookies and baby food were some of the “goodies” in the bags prepared for junior Andrea Roseborough. The eating contest took place on 50’s day and the sophomores and the seniors won the competition. 30 homecoming “Coach. I want to be a hero!’ Seniors Chris Nye and Jeff Valadc anxiously wait to play in the homecoming game against Lower Richland. Pretty as a picture, homecoming contestants senior Vcrncll Eastman, sophomore Jenny Denton, junior Genny Gahagan and senior Candy Gantt wait anx- iously for the parade. Awaiting the silence of the student body, president Aylan Brown and vice-president Elpidio Lin-Justin- ano prepare for the upcoming pep rally activities. Gorging himself on watermelon during the food stuffing contest, senior Tim Bailey eats his way to victory. homccoming 31 “We got a group of about 20 people together. We didn’t have any money. We borrowed $100 from student activities, and that was all we had to spend. The hard work really paid off when we won,’’ fresh- man Miller Asbill said. However, other classes were upset about the freshmen winning. “All they had were a bunch of balloons and a jukebox. That didn't take very much imagination,’’ senior Kit Tomlin said. Student body president Aylan Brown says the senior float should have won be- cause it was more innovative and showed a lot of creativity. Senior Christy Sharpe was crowned homecoming queen. “I was so shocked. I didn't think I was going to ever stop shaking after they called my name. I really felt honored to have the student body pick me as homecoming queen,’’ Sharpe said. It was also a night of happiness for soph- omore Alison Wall, who was crowned first runner up and senior Vanessa Taylor, who was second runner up. “I was so happy and felt privileged be- cause I didn't think that a sophomore would get first runner up over a senior,’’ Wall said. “It was a night I will always remember,’’ Taylor said. Although the Vikings lost, it was a close game. “We were all disappointed because we had a big let down and we could have won the game,’’ junior Brooks Williams, run- ning guard, said. The score was 7-10 in Lower Richland’s favor. After the band marched on the field and played the alma mater, Friday night’s ac- tivities ended with a dance in the com- mons, which was disc-jockeyed by Tom Wolfe from WNOK. There were mixed feelings about the outcome of homecoming. “I thought it was very well organized. People showed a lot of spirit in dressing but didn’t really participate in the lunch activities as much as they could have,’’ junior Debbie Woog said. “I thought it was the best homecoming we’ve ever had. Connie and Pete did a great job,’’ senior Roberto Molinary said. Seniors Billy Shepherd. Audrey Rinkcr. Roberto Molinary, Rusty Parsons and Jim Walters appear disappointed at the results of the homecoming float competition. The seniors took second place. 32 homccoming After blowing up more than 60 balloons, freshmen class members had to replace half of them the day of the parade because the helium had escaped. Bryan Fuller. John Watkins, Brent Lesser, Berry Crim, Gina Morris and Jason Watkins try to avoid popping any. Giving it her all, Lora Podell struggles to cut that inevitable piece of wood. Podell and many others contributed to making the sophomore class float a success. Taking off for the homecoming parade, the Art Council punks out. The club worked after school to complete their float. homecoming 33 ‘I was shocked’ She stared into the crowds from the football field at Harry Parone Stadium. As usual, the fans were cheering, but this time, they were cheering for her. “I heard a lot of people clapping, screaming and waving. When I walked up to the stands after riding around the field, there were all these people down there who hugged me, Senior Christy Sharpe, 1983 Homecoming Queen, said. I was really shocked, and I didn’t think I would ever stop shaking. I stood there for a long time, just shaking.” Sharpe said that she did not expect to win. “A lot of people told me that I would. I didn’t believe them. I just never thought I would win,” Sharpe said. Sharpe was sponsored by senior center Johnny Fowler. Sharpe said there wasn’t much practice involved in the homecom- ing contest. Sharpe was a member of Anchor club. National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and student council. She worked for the fashion boards at J.B. White and Colum- bia Mall. “I really enjoy modeling. I’m not with any agency though. I don’t know about modeling as a career, but I enjoy it as a pastime,” Sharpe said. In August, Sharpe was in the J.B. White Seventeen fashion show. Two students were selected to represent each high school in the area. Sharpe and senior Mark Cooper represented Spring Valley. Sharpe competed in the Miss Spring Valley pageant in 1982 and 1983. In 1982, Sharpe was named Miss Sophomore. ”1 enjoyed being in it both years and getting to know the girls. I liked perform- ing in the pageant in front of everyone,” Sharpe said. Sharpe represented Spanish club in 1982 and Anchor club in 1983. Sharpe plans to attend the University of South Carolina in the fall of 1984. Sharpe was escorted at the homecoming competition by senior Bill Carson. ”1 felt honored to have the student body pick me to represent them as homecoming queen,” Sharpe said. The first runner-up in the homecoming competition was sophomore Alison Wall, sponsored by senior Chuck Wooddy. Sen- ior Vanessa Taylor was second runner-up, sponsored by senior Billy Marvin. Jim Dillon First class smile for the first runner-up. sophomore Alison Wall escorted by Mall Riley. Selected second runner-up from the homecoming court. Vanessa Taylor and escort Jody Harris stand proudly in front of the homecoming crowd. 34 homecoming Beaming with joy. the newly crowned homecoming queen. Christy Sharpe, who was escorted by Bill Car- son. is crowned by Sonja Griffin, last year’s first runner-up. Homecoming sponsors: Mason Bond. Chuck Woody. Jeff Valade. Rick Gerstenburg. Johnny Fowler. Bob- by Barry. Mike Buck. Steve Garza. Roger Reynolds, Frankie Berry. James Schncll. Chris Garmon. Jerry Holmes. Ricky Tucker. Jonathon Priester. Chris Nyc and Stacy Smith Homecoming contestants: Terry Moyer. Gwen Palm- er. Candy Gantt. Lisa Bell, Charlene t.aSoy. Christy Sharpe. Lis;� Boncy. Robin Livingston. Misty You- mans. Vanessa Taylor. Keitha Roseborough, Paula Mathews. Kelly Allen. Jenny Denton. Stefani Rosen- bcck. Teisha Brown. Kim Wicker, Alison Wall. Car- mclita Cioincs and Genny Gahagan homecoming 35 Winners in class Class competitions and spirit boosting activities planned in preparation for Spring Valley-Richland Northeast game promoted the six year old rivalry, accord- ing to sophomore Carol Williamson. “We had been talking about the game for a long time. I think it’s one of the few things that most everyone knows about. It’s a major event that people wait for,” Williamson said. The week started off on Tuesday with a contest of the best decorated wall in the commons. The seniors placed first, the ju- niors second and the sophomores and freshmen tied for third place. The walls were judged Wednesday afternoon. Thursday at lunch students participated in a car smash. A stationwagon was crashed and crunched for 10 cents a smash. Friday was green and gold day. The spirit stick was awarded to the juniors and seniors for tying in the overall competition of SV RN week. “I thought that having the class compe- tition throughout the week was really good. It kept our spirit going all week in- stead of just Friday,” junior Amanda Pow- ers said. During the week 10 representatives from each class sold spirit links for five cents each. The senior class, which won the contest, got the S355 the other three classes collected as well as the $140 it collected. “Overall, I think the week was really great. The pep rally was really fun and everybody was into it. The activities didn’t have enough people involved though,” ju- nior Michelle Bonneville said. The gym, filled with posters and banners from the clubs during the pep rally, looked like a moving mass of green and gold. The band made its presentation of the State AAAA Championship trophy for the second time in five years. The Viking band beat the Silver Cadets in competition at State. The girls cross country team also made its Championship Sumter Invitational tro- phy presentation. The new craze was a jukebox in the commons. “The jukebox was a very good idea. I think it got people excited and rallied up. They should have it all the time,” sopho- more Michelle DeBerry said. The jukebox played songs in the morn- ing, at lunch and after school. The Cavaliers defeated the Vikings 14- 13. Spring Valley scored first, followed by a field goal by Wes Rabon then again with a touchdown. But RN was able to catch up with two touchdowns before the final. Although the football team lost, the spirit and pride of the team and school remained. 36 rnc week Showing his pride in Spring Valley, Mark Wenzel sings the alma mater after the Northeast game. Contributing to the junior’s second place win in the wall decorating contest. Gayc Coleman, I.inda Ew- ing. Elizabeth Gaines, and Terri Eller blow up the balloons. Helping the senior's with their first place wall deco- rating banner, Shawna Barrentine paints a Viking on the wall-size poster. Showing their emotions after the loss to Northeast, Sharon Caldwell. Dina Pitts and Laura Rhodarmcr. sing the alma mater, which is a tradition after every game. Preparing the senior's sign for the game, Wendy Whclchcl adds the finishing touches for the run- through sign. rne wcck 37 Mardi Gras: SV As The Catalinas created scenes from the Mardi Gras, the 1983 prom began after weeks of planning, preparation and hard work, and students danced, ate and had a good time. The junior house spent hours transform- ing the Russell House into a street in New Orleans during the Mardi Gras. “It (the Russell House) was so elabo- rately decorated. It looked just like what you would imagine the Mardi Gras would look like. It was one of the best proms Spring Valley has ever had,” senior Aylan Brown said. Large panels were brightly painted to get the students into the Mardi Gras spirit. Senior Bart Bartlett hired the band The Catalinas to play for the prom. More than 40 other juniors helped with jobs that kept the prom running smoothly, according to Brown. For the guys the number one priority was to get a date. After performing this task there were corsages and tickets to buy, dinner reservations to make and tux- edos to rent. For girls there were dresses to buy and appointments to make. “I spent a lot of time looking for a dress and finally ended up ordering one, sopho- more Jenny Denton said. Girls left school early to go home and get ready. Moving the prom to the gym was sug- gested. Most seniors were against it, and juniors were for it because it would save money. The suggestion was investigated but dropped because of a problem air con- ditioning the gym, according to Brown, who was junior class president. “Even though there was some contro- versy over where the prom was to be held, it was a success and enjoyed by all,” Brown said. Everyone dig in.” Sophomore workers Vencttc Fore, Shannon Humes and Carol Williamson antici- pate the taste of the Vfardi Gras cake. They served as hostesses for the evening. Let's get comfortable. Aylan Brown finds relax ation on Mrs. C'halfant's lap during construction. 38 prom Getting ready for the Junior Scnior Prom. Mrs. Hit- tic checks to make sure everything is running smooth- ly. Many administrators, along with the students, attended the prom. Enjoying themselves at the prom. Mamie Arthur and Cedric Fleming take a break from dancing to talk. Approximately 500 students attended the prom in the Russell House Ballroom Preparing a table for the prom, Susan Chastain con- tributes her time to make the prom a success. Many fund raisers like the Mr. Spring Valley pageant were held during the year to pay for the expenses prom 39 Academics It must be fate . . . Thanks, Larry King Two o'clock — I’ll be up all night! Larry King to the rescue. Why aren't I sleepy? Maybe it will hit me tomorrow. Sleep — it always catches up with you. Probably be sick for a year. Gotta quit doing that. Be prepared for college, at least. Pre-cal tests back today. No A's- . . .Great. B minus. Does wonders for my average. Give me that calculator. Phew! Still an A. Those stupid careless mistakes. What could I have been thinking? What a dope. Two-thirty. When will this day end? What fun, A.P. Biology test tomorrow. Lab practical — impossible. Can't wait. English test too. Almost forgot. Two- thirty two. Oh, come, on, clock. What are you waiting for? It’s about time. Have a good afternoon. Sure. Study for biology? Well, of course not. What a jerk. Oh, that’s right. Luke and Laura re-united at last. Sec how they pull this one off. She’s been dead for over a year. Soaps. So realistic. Speaking of realism, test on novels tomorrow. Essay tests on American Lit- erature. So nebulous. Never a right or wrong answer. Seems that’s when you always get it wrong. Why do teachers hold conferences to make sure thay all give tests on the same day? Seems that way. It couldn’t be just coincidence. Maybe it’s fate. Whatever it is, it makes the night be- fore miserable. Larry King to the res- cue. Wonder if he ever had it so rough as a kid. Oh, shut up. It’s not so bad. Just wait until May. Two A.P. tests in three days. What’s the use. Looks like Larry King to the rescue one more time. Eight o'clock. Great. Two hours sleep and have test in twenty minutes. Hope my hand still moves. Things certainly could not be better. Philadelphia lost in overtime to the Celtics. Doctor J only four out of fif- teen. Must have been playing blind- folded. Use your own paper... sign of an ensuing disaster. Who cares? I just want to get home and sleep. Great. Eight twenty-eight. My hand— it will never be the same. Five pages, front and back, in fifty min- utes. At least it's over. Sleep. Nine twenty-six. Why am I sleepy? What do you think? I’ll give you three guesses. That’s O.K. Rub it in. Put that biology away! What a meany. Doesn’t he know we do his stuff in other classes. It all comes out even. Lunch. Great. Forty minutes and I have to know a million tissues by name, their function, where they’re located, and exactly what they look like. Don’t teachers know that some things ap- proach the realm of impossibility. That can’t be the bell. Panic, sweaty palms, total paralysis. Any questions? Give out the test be- fore I forget it all. It’s all diffusing right out my ears. Ten more minutes. Why is it that whenever you listen to two hours of notes it takes four hours, then when you are dying through the test that takes four hours, you get ten minutes? It must be fate. Larry, you did it again. Great guest. You succeeded. Kept me up all night. Didn’t fall asleep once during the day. Two hours sleep and got best grades of the year. It must be fate ... Kevin Mills 40 Academics Studying natural succession for Lucrecia Herr's Biology I class arc Eric Blau. Heather Adkins, Jackie Bass. Radka Klomin- osky and Melissa Cooper. Catching up on his parallel reading for English is freshman Chris Kersey. “Wise Up”! A message that many students should follow. I Alete Academics 42 Little Vikings 48 TMH 50 Wilson 52 Computers 58 Fine arts 60 ROTC 66 Honors 68 Acadcmics 4I The GPR race They studied more than anyone else. They were teased or laughed at by friends whenever they made a bad grade. To them, socializing was a thing of the past. But students who worked to make good grades said the opportunities for college, the personal satisfaction, and the feeling of pride and accomplishment made them want to succeed in school. “Getting good grades made me feel that I'd learned something and my hard work didn't all go for nothing,” sophomore Claudia Lorka said. “I wanted to feel like I was doing my best in something. It gave me the satisfac- tion that I worked hard and studied hard and it paid off,” senior Debbie Stiehr said. “It gave me the satisfaction that I beat the course and that it didn't beat me,” freshman Eric Blau said. Making good grades had long term and short term effects, according to students. “I made good grades for the future ef- fect and to be successful now,” sophomore Brian Magargle said. “Good grades had their advantages. I may not have seen that having them was worth it, but they’re going to have their advantages in later life. It’ll help me get a job and happy life,” senior Tom O’Connor said. “It wa a priority I’ve always set for my- self,” senior Audrey Rinker said. “I made good grades because it was sort of a goal I set. I wanted to be at the top of my class. Ever since middle school. I’ve been making rather good grades. Then, it dawned on me that I had a chance for the top, so I went for it,” Blau said. O’Connor and junior Kevin Mills said they liked to do well in their work. “I liked to excel. Grades are the key to the future,” O’Connor said. “When I do something, I like to be the best at it,” Mills said. Students said working for good grades continued Whoever said jocks had to be dumb? Varsity football players Rick Gerstenburg and Mason Bond work studiously on their pre-calculus. On a field trip to the marshland behind the school, biology classes survey the natural succession of life. Freshmen Sterling l.ancy and Rick O’Connor mea- sure the plant and animal life. F.ggs decorated by the art department were part of a sociology project that teaches students the responsi- bility of taking care of something. Sophomores Eric Gregory and Tammy Odom smile at their “babies.” Viking Shield staffers enjoy working with computers. Senior Kim Fuzessy finds out that computers can be fun as well as educational. One of the rewards for having a high GPR is getting to be a Junior Marshal. Juniors. Richard Sendler. Greg Marlow. Bill Westerman. Gregg Fields. Cecil Haltiwangcr. Billy Marvin, and Ricky Tucker make sure they have their programs ready. The job of marshals is to usher seniors during graduation. acadcmics 43 affected their social lives and took away spare time. “Making good grades sort of toned down my social life a bit. I tried to balance out the two, but it put a damper on social life and I was stereotyped. Most people were intimidated by people who make good grades, which had a negative effect on social life, Magarglc said. “It never ended. It was always more homework at night, then tests and it kept going over the summer, junior Jochen Wunn said. Getting enough sleep was a major prob- lem for students who worked for good grades, according to sophomore Vivian Lin. “To make good grades, you don't have time to do much else, like going to wild parties and socializing. The toughest part was getting enough sleep. Also, I got sort of tired and felt like I didn’t want to do anything, Lin said. Grade-oriented students said people treated them differently from other stu- dents. “All people thought I was good for was making good grades. They thought you were a teacher’s pet if you were a good student. It was harder to be respected by people. But when you were accepted, peo- ple looked up to you and respected you a lot, freshman Dyanna Phillips said. “Some people, who were my friends, found out my grades. They weren’t my friends anymore. Other people gave me the cold shoulder when they found out what my grades were, and they gave me looks as if to say, ‘God you’re smart. Get away from me.’ “I got good attention and bad attention. Bad attention when people came up to me and asked me how I did on a test. I told them my grade, and it was better than theirs. Then they’d get mad at me, sopho- more Jeff Dailey said. “Peers make fun of you if you don’t make good grades. It’s kind of a rat race. You’ve got to keep up, Lorka said. Dailey, Lin and freshman Connie Boken continued Class participation is one way students gel involved. Seniors Lyndon Cannon, Susan Penticton, Andre Blanding, and Clinton Bowers take turns reading parts of a play in Mrs. Smith’s English class. During a psychology class demonstration, senior Mark Gonda is brought out of hypnosis by Dr. R.N. Sauer. 44 acadcmics Terrifying his students. Mr. Roscnfeld prepares to reveal the true meaning of Halloween. Making precise calculations for the Viking Shield, senior Kevin Brumfield designs his layout for the next deadline. academics 45 say their parents pressured them but only to help them. “Sometimes my parents would ask me what I was making, and I'd say that my grade was a B and that I could pull it up. Then they'd say I couldn't do this or I couldn't do that. They didn't want me to do good for them. It was for my own good, Dailey said. “If I made kind of low grades, my par- ents said, ‘How can you possibly do that?' But I knew it was just to encourage me, Lin said. Self-motivation was his reason for mak- ing high grades, according to Magarglc. “I think I was pressured by my parents early on, and the experience stayed. I dis- ciplined myself this year. It added to my own self-esteem and what I felt was impor- tant, Magarglc said. Parents began expecting good grades once their children made them, according to students. “They came to expect it because I'd become consistent. They were more sur- prised with a B on a report card than with an A. They said, ‘That’s good, congratula- tions!' when I made A's and that was all, Magarglc said. “When I started making good grades, my parents were really pleased. Then it became commonplace, and they expected them, Blau said. “Making good grades was expected, but if you couldn’t fill the expectations, it got rough, freshman Bob Louder said. Students who had always made good grades in the elementary and middle school had to learn to deal with lower grades as courses got tougher. “I had to get used to accepting bad grades when I expected good grades, Rinker said. “If you didn't make good grades, it was very upsetting. If you made a bad grade, you tried real hard until you made a good grade in that class,” Lorka said. Trying to get the last minute homework done, fresh- men Hunt Boulwarc and Allen Simpson work dili- gently in the library before first period begins. I.ceturing on drama as literature. Jim Thigpen ex- presses his feelings to the English classes. Cassic Yang and Kim Fuzessy Proving a theory about the downfall speed of an object. Sid Locke shows this experiment to his phys- ics class. Working out his program in basic computers, senior Ron Powers punches in various keys hoping to com- plete it correctly. 46 acadcmics academics 47 Already Vikings From the outside it looked like a porta- ble that the “big kids” went to. Inside was a miniature world of brightly color-coded labels, foot-high chairs and tricycles. The inhabitants, three to five year old children in the child development program, said they did not look forward to going to Spring Valley. “I’m already at Spring Valley. Some- day I'll go to the big, big school that's right beside us, but I already am a Viking — a Little Viking, five year old Brian Shealcy said. Although the program stressed develop- ment and learning, the children found time for play, according to five year old Luke Shealey. “After breakfast, we play outside, and then we go to nap, and then we play out- side again. Once upon a time I went to a pep rally, Luke said. At the pep rallies. Little Vikings show as much or more spirit than the Big Vikings do, according to Catherine Henze, super- vising teacher. “The kids made up their own cheers and ran around singing them all the time, Henze said. Brian says he knows all about the Big Vikings. “They sit in desks and read books. They have big water fountains from the floor up to the sky. They stand on their legs to drink, though. They’re big enough, Brian said. The Little Viking Center, open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., separated the chil- dren into classes of three and four year olds and four and five year olds. The teachers said they tried to plan activities that would help the children meet set ob- jectives. “We try to enhance creative abilities. We try to plan activities so that the chil- dren are the doers. They learn to tie their shoes, count, say their ABC’s, take turns and share, Henze said. Becky Hay ford Taking part in the homecoming pep rally, the I it Vikings joined by Barbara Smith cheer on the cont tants. Around 200 Little Vikings attend S.V Joining in on the fun. Principal Mr. Ncsbit ta time out to trick or treat with Kyle l.cishcr. Mich Miller and Antoine Pugh. 48 littlc vikings Sharing the excitement of a pep rally with her friends. Jennifer Adams is one of the Little Vikings invited to all of the student body pep rallies and assemblies. Counting their candy bars and gum. David Ander- son. Takceta Oree and Nicole Hamilton inspect their goodies. Participating in all the excitement during the R.N. pep rally are Anne Olivia Stafford. Kejuan Smart and John Clemenent. Mrs. Henze and her goblins. little vikings 49 Training Program prepares students for the outside world The rehabilitation program for handi- capped students at Wilson Vocational Center was better than programs at special schools because it trained students to work in the outside world, according to Phil Grubbs, vocational rehabilitation center project supervisor. “The rehabilitation center worked with them and identified their disabilities then worked to eliminate or at least get around them. “We taught the students the work habits and skills they need to get a job after graduation, for example, as a janitor, a maid, a waitress or waiter. There is always a continuing need for housekeepers and janitors, and the greatest demand for jobs in the future will be in food service. They also made things to sell such as little wood- en cars or trays. And some of they were paid for what they did, Grubbs said. The program started in 1969 as a new department. This year, $16,000 worth of equipment was housed in the new wing which cost approximately $500,000. Seven people worked with the 75 students who attended the program, and the center spent from $20-25,000 on the students for their medical and psychological needs. The students who attended were charged nothing, according to Grubbs. “Spring Valley wanted a program like this. It was totally voluntary and anyone could attend. The handicaps were not spe- cifically broken down. It put us ahead of everyone else, and there was a need for it. Richland Northeast also had a program like this, but theirs went along with ours and they worked with us. “We had them over here (Wilson) be- cause over here we could have the training they needed. They could get the counsel- ing and the help they needed before pre- paring them for the job world. But the students knew they were a part of Spring Valley, Grubbs said. Stephanie Canders Sharing in the fun and excitement of the Halloween party arc Tara Griffin, Corrinc Rhodes, and Kendall Haiglcr. Taking time out from his administrative duties. Doug Odom finds the TMH Halloween party an enjoyable break. 50 tmh Timmy McCurry and Jennie Hastings share some candy. George Meares finds happiness in discovering the art of working with wood. Sharing candy and friendship. Kendall Hciglcr gives Diane Lee a helping hand. The Future Homemakers of America held a party for the TMH students. Laverne Byrd, participates in the I HA Halloween party. Taking a break from the TMH Halloween party. Valerie Hemily watches the activity of her fellow students. tmh 51 Machine shop training at Wilson prepares senior Jay Jeffers for a career in area industry. Jeffers attends class in the morning and works at FN Manufacturing in the afternoon and evening. In Mrs. Wilkes' cooking class, sophomore l.con Green, freshman Rick Lorenz, and sophomore Lcc- chona Stokes are learning to survive in the kitchen. Building construction courses at Wilson give senior Kenny Lee the skills to compete in the building trade. 52 wilson Ready for jobs Wilson provided quality vocational edu- cation with expert instruction in well- equipped facilities to help students and the business community. “I’m getting a good education. After two years here, I could go right out and get a good job,” senior Kevin Brumfield graphics students, said. “I took classes at Wilson to learn for the future. I plan on making a career out of what I’m learning,” junior Scott Lomas, machine shop student, said. “I like air conditioning. 1 want a job in air conditioning after I get out of school. Then, later. I’ll go to technical school,” junior Bill Trapp, air conditioning and re- frigeration student, said. Students liked the atmosphere at Wil- son. “I get to work at my own pace, and there’s no homework. Having classes that are two periods each day gives the teach- ers plenty of time to teach you,” Trapp said. Lomas said the classes prepared the stu- dent for work. “It's just like you’re on the job. You get docked points for days you miss,” Lomas said. Students and teachers from welding, graphics, air conditioning, masonry and building construction worked for District Two during the summer to get schools ready for the following year. continued The power saw is just one craft senior Tracy Gibbs has learned in his two years at Wilson. Home economics offers several courses that prepare students for the home-life. Junior Felicia Belton and freshman Terry Ward learn the art of sewing. wilson 53 Electricity at Wilson gives students like senior Randy Collins the foundation for becoming a master electri- cian. Repairing thermostatic controls requires accuracy and skill. Air conditioning teaches senior Jamie Clai- borne the necessary procedures. 54 wilson To become an efficient secretary, students like senior Andrea Pryor must complete two years of training in office occupations. Mrs. Wilkes makes the art of cooking easy and fun as freshman Dorinda Peay. junior Jossie Nelson and David Vick discover as they bake. Senior Joe Boron, graphics student, worked 40 hours a week for the district as a printer. “It’s what I wanted to do. I plan on majoring in graphics in college, Boron said. A school this size needs vocational op- portunity, according to Doug Odom, assis- tant principal in charge of Wilson. “Wilson offers students opportunities to gain experience in a trade or business. It is basically designed for two types of stu- dents, students who are going to work straight out of high school and students who plan on continuing their education at tech school or college, Odom said. Two types of vocational programs were available — trade and industry (T I) programs and health, business and home- maker (HBH) programs. The T I pro- gram included air conditioning and refrig- eration, automotive mechanics, building construction, electricity electronics, graphics, machine shop, masonry and welding. “Machine shop, welding, auto mechan- ics and graphics have all met with good success in placing students in jobs after graduation, Odom said. The HBH programs were office occupa- tions, marketing and distributive educa- tion, health occupation and home econom- ics. continued wilson 55 Wilson had four vocational clubs — Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), Distributive Education Club of America (DECA), Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) and Junior Achievement — the 800 students enrolled at Wilson could join. The Pre-vocational (Pre-voc) class was designed to let a sophomore see which vo- cational class he wants to take in his junior year. Pre-voc consists of four weeks at each T I program. Eighty percent of the students from Wilson got vocational jobs after gradu- ation, according to Odom. Wilson had a guidance counselor, Garwood Wells, who helped place students in jobs suitable to their vocations. Changing times in the business world will alter Wilson’s programs, according to Odom. “We need to keep up with the changing times in the business world. We get con- stant input from businesses and industries as to what they need. If we aren’t placing anybody in the vocation they're trained to do, we’re going to drop the program,’’ Odom said. Jimmy Larsen 56 wilson Learning on the class dummy saves much patient anxiety. Senior Deborah Winbournc, instructor Brenda Snyder, and senior Terri Cowart practice a passivc-rangc-of-motion exercise in health occupa- tions class. Learning to calculate electronic data, senior Rodger McGee prepares for a career in electricity. A sewing machine can often be a monster, but fresh- man Tammi Brown learns to conquer the beast in Ms. Black's sewing class. Perfection is the least expected from Wilson students like senior Alzo Wilson. The lathe demands skill and precision as senior Dar- rin Block demonstrates in building construction class wilson 57 Inventing and correcting news stories is made much easier as sophomore Yvonne Hui discovers with the help of the Viking Shield computer. Computer craze Nine years ago. Spring Valley pur- chased its first personal computer, a small Apple that had access to the University of South Carolina’s computer. This year the school's 14 computers were used so much that teachers had to sign for them a month in advance, and a computer programming class became so popular that only students with high grades in math the previous year were al- lowed to participate. Computer use spread from the math de- partment to the science, journalism and vocational departments. The demand for computer skills in the employment market caused the administration to consider re- quiring a computer course for graduation. However, the ideas was not accepted by faculty members and students. “I don’t think that computer program- ming should be required for all students in high school, but I do feel that it should be definitely encouraged for those planning to pursue a higher education,” Linda Steele, math teacher, said. Students became involved in computers through the courses offered at Spring Val- ley. An awareness of the need for skilled computer workers caused some students to enroll and excel in the courses. Others, like senior Jeff Waller, became involved for personal reasons. “I like the power of having control over the machines and making them do what 1 want them to do. I don’t really plan to go into computers, but you can never tell be- cause of advancements and everything. There’s bound to be something,” Waller said. Although experience with computers is good academically. Waller says computers do not help a student’s social life. “The computers don’t have much of an effect on my social life except maybe to introduce me to other computer users, but it takes away from free time. They help with equations that a student can’t figure out, and teachers are relying on them more and more. But people are becoming more and more dependent on machines, and that’s not so good socially,” Waller said. Designing business cards, programs, and other types of signs, seniors Wells Wiliiamson and Susan Martin explore the capabilities of the computer for a Wilson graphics class. Advancing with technology, senior Samantha Saunders learns valuable skills in computer program- ming. 58 computers Practice on the computer allows Sidcana White an opportunity to explore the many facets of the com- puter. Playing computer games in the library is one of the many choices students Tom Stevens. Jason William- son. Raul Matawaren. and Mark Jacobs have early in the morning. computcrs 59 The Voices, Sights, Sounds of Creativity From the doors came the sounds of trumpets and voices and the smell of paint — sounds and smells generated by the 750 students in band, chorus, art and drama. “I feel the fine arts are basic courses. People need culture. If you take the fine arts away, you don’t have anything. The fine arts make us different from ma- chines,” Jackie Chalfant, art teacher, said. “The fine arts help you communicate better and let you get to know yourself and others,” Jim Thigpen, drama teacher, said. Intermediate band, wind and percussion techniques. Viking Band, keyboard exper- iences, Chorus I, advanced chorus. Viking Singers, music theory. Art I, ceramics, crafts, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture. Drama I, Act- ing I, Acting II and technical theater were available in the fine arts program. The courses attracted students who had no previous art experience to those who had had fine arts courses since elementary school, according to Chalfant. The courses helped students develop tal- ent and a method of expressing feelings. “Art has made me draw with more de- tail. I’ve learned there’s more to art than just drawing. It’s feeling and emotions, too. I enjoy showing it off. It makes me proud,” freshman Tim Cathen said. continued Anxiously awaiting the results, band members hope they w ill capture the title of state 4A band champion- ships which were held at Harry Parone Stadium. bO fine arts Tech, helpers Ann Marie Broome and Teddy Palmer build the set for the fall production put on by the S.V. Players. Presented at the dedication to the new fine arts build- ing. the Viking Singers, directed by Marianne Hol- land. sing for distinguished guests, parents and com- munity members. In a better atmosphere. Kathy Moscly is one of hun- dreds of students that attend classes in the newly built fine arts building. fine arts 61 “Art helps me to do things better now. With my free time I can draw and paint instead of watching reruns on TV,“ fresh- man Sylvester Harris said. “Drama's a great outlet. When you're in some pretty stiff academic courses, acting is a good way to let off steam. You also get to work with some pretty wild people, junior Jim Chesnutt said. Students said they took the courses be- cause they loved them. “I enjoy art. It is a part of my life. I plan to be an illustrator, and then teach art, senior Lyndon Cannon, art student, said. “I like acting. I got involved in it and loved it. I enjoy the people and the atmo- sphere. The people make you feel wel- come,” senior Teddy Palmer, drama stu- dent, said. “Art gives me something to take self pride in. I use the talent God gave me. I plan to pursue a career in Christian art, senior Danny Kelly, art student, said. Most of the students who took the classes wanted to be more creative, ac- cording to Marianne Holland, chorus di- rector, but students also took the courses to belong to a group, according to Gail Jones, sophomore. continued 62 finc arts Brother and sister, senior Laura and graduate Mike Abdalia. perform a duct on flutes at the dedication to the new fine arts building. Performing at the dedication, band director William Connell along with the Viking Singers get ready to begin. Putting on the final touches, art teacher Pam McGill prepares the food for the reception following the dedication. Part of the half-time heroes, band members freshman Mark Johnson, freshman Tony Ford, junior Roger Lcmacks and freshman Matt Fulmer wait to enter the field and perform for the home crowd. Working the lights for the fall production, junior John Hatfield is one of the members of the stage crew who helped during different theater events. fine arts 63 At the dedication for the fine arts building, senior Kim Berry listens to guest Senator Strom Thurmond where the Viking Singers performed. Moping to create a masterpiece, senior Faith Crout adds design and texture to her clay pot. 64 finc arts “When I first moved here, I didn’t know anyone. I joined the Viking Band to meet people and get involved. I stayed in it be- cause it was fun,” Jones said. Some students joined because of friends. “I had a lot of friends in the marching band. When I heard about all the fun they had, I thought I'd join. Now that I'm in it, I love it so much. I'd never leave it. We work really hard, but it's all worth it,” Lilly DeGarcia, sophomore, said. Clint Karamath, sophomore, said that he joined the band because he felt left out of his friends activities. “My friends would talk about things I didn't know about. They were gone a lot, too. I joined to be with them and become part of a group, Karamath said. Students took the fine arts classes to take advantage of the new facility, accord- ing to Diane Anderson, art teacher. “When the students enrolled for classes last year, a lot more enrolled in art. I think the new building was part of the reason, Anderson said. Debbie Brown Getting her head on straight. Erin Thigpen, with the help from Aimme l.uftig. adjusts her costume props before the first performance of the fall production. Sweltering in the Texas heat, sophomore Brandy Rucker and Sophomore Charlene Rochefort perform in SV Players’ fall production of Laundry and Bur- bon. fine arts 65 Public Affairs officer Curt Williams helps manage parking and traffic along with other JROTC mem- bers during the state 3A and 4A band competition held at SV. AFJROTC A reputation for having students with discipline problems surrounded the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) cadets in past years, but the cadets overcame the prejudices and ste- reotypes with school pride and respect for their uniforms, according to Sergeant Jo- seph Valade, AFJROTC instructor. “Some people were put in ROTC be- cause we were able to discipline them. It’s not that way anymore. I wouldn’t think ROTC would be a dumping ground for anybody. At least I won't have it that way,” Valade said. The 1983-84 school year was Valade's first at Spring Valley, and he says he tried to teach the cadets the importance of goals. “I wanted to show them the importance of values and personal goals. We set a goal to be number one in anything we did. If a person registers that in his mind, he'll con- tinue to think that way for the rest of his life, whether he’s a cadet at Spring Valley or a civilian after high school,” Valade said. Valade was a key factor in the improve- ment of the cadets' morale, according to junior Curt Williams, AFJROTC captain and public affairs officer. “This year was our coming out. We were real enthused about this year, and Sergeant Valade was instrumental in im- proving our esprit de corps,” Williams said. Like any other group, AFJROTC ca- dets hung around together, and Valade said people tended to stereotype them. “People in the drama club stick togeth- er, people in debate stick together and ca- dets stick together,” Valade said. Valade said the cadets were not encour- aged to join the armed forces, but they were aware of the advantages of a military career. The instructors did not keep re- cords on the number of cadets who have military families, but six senior cadets were in or considered going into the mili- tary, according to Valade. “We made it known that a military ca- reer is similiar to civilian employment, and wearing the military uniform is just like wearing a McDonald's uniform. It's just a matter of respecting it. I tried to stress the fact that the military is a way to have a secure job for four years or however long you want it,” Valade said. Becky Huy ford 66 role At the dedication of the Fine-Arts building. Martha. Mary and Nancy Maples treat Recreational Services officer Curtis Watlington. NCO: (front) l.ctitia Harrison. Sherrie Burroughs. Vicki Hinnant. Alissa Cash. Chuck Chcssick. Major Litncr. (Row 2) Robin Haga. Rcshona Davis. Kris- tina Bailey. Steve Pearson. (Row 3) Chuck Black. Clint Karamath. Michcal Widcncr. (1st Squad. Sgt ). Jeff Snyder. Robert Bcrcndcs. Donny Smith. (Back) Troy Griffin. Vcrn Carpenter. James Glover. Keith Helms. F.arl Simpson. Another service of the JROTC is escorting contes- tants at the Miss SV pageant. Steve Pearson escorts Beverly Blouin and the twenty-three other contes- tants in the Columbia College Godbold Center. Cadet Officers: (front) Ben McCollum. Curtis Watlington, Roxann Grant. Tony Singletary. Chris Adkison. Maj. Lilner. (Row 2) Curt Williams. Richard Olsen. Hal Wages. Jimmy Murphy. Kyle Gibson. (Row 3) James Kihn, Tim Brazcll. Cliff Turner. Billy Bolcyn. Terry Smith. (Back) Tony Jordon (dept, squad, commander). Lee Royson, Mark Wenzel, Erik Hare (squad, commander.) Preparing for the presentation of the colors before the football game. Erik Hare. Tony Singletary and Donny Smith discuss plans for the march on. JROTC: (front) Robert Aberncthy. Jammic Kelly. Howard Rosser. Todd Jackson. Tommy Allnutt. l a Rue Case. Patrick Jones. Maj. I itner (Row 2) Ma- ria Gibbs. Angela Scott. Linda Brown. Samuel Rosser. Martha Helms. Roger l.awsin. Glenda Smith. Brian Motley. Brandon Corbett. Tim Ross. (Row 3) Chris Sawer. Jerry Smith. Melissa Moore. Robin Simmons. Micheal Dangler. Howard Nelson. Jarvis Qualls. Douglas Miller. Herbert Windgate. Walter Angevine (Row 4) Eddie Ledford. John Rust. Sonya Johnson. Tonya Sabb. Drew Rindcr. Kenny Washington. Greg Bernard. Bernard Gibson. (Back) Donald Miles. Cecil Lloyd. Raymond Jones. Scott Brown. John Miles. James Gadson. Bernard Cook. Robert Bigby. Coley Harmon rotc 67 Order of Thor: (front) Idris MeHIveen, l.aura Jackson. Audrey Rinkcr. Stephanie Nankin. Tom O'Connor. James Hendrick. (Back) Mary Corley. Beverly Mayer. Jane Doug Hyatt, Carol Bowers. W. Ben Nesbit. Sandra Surratt. Sharon Buddin, Lisa Bell. Sherry Bailey, David Knight. Clyde Lee. Stefani Roscnbcck! (Roosevelt Fogle, not pictured.) Honor Societies To recognize high academic achieve- ment, involvement in school and commu- nity activities, excellence in theatrical arts beyond the call of duty, four honorary clubs were established. The National Honor Society (NHS) recognized students who excelled in schol- arship, character, service and leadership. To become a member, a student had to maintain a high academic average and continue involvement in school and com- munity activities. “This year's NHS has done a lot of things they didn’t have to do, such as the blood drive and collecting money to con- tribute to muscular dystrophy. Next year the NHS is going to require that they con- tribute a service to the school and commu- nity,” Barbara Holbrook, NHS sponsor, said. The International Thespian Society was established to recognize students who con- tributed to recognize students who contri- buted to the drama program. To become a member, a student had to earn five points for in school and five points for out of school involvement in dramatic perfor- mances or activites. “I always thought they were the really good actors. You might mess up on grades, get behind on homework or lose contact with friends, but it is all worth it,” Steph- anie Nankin, senior Thespian member, said. Mu Alpha Theta, an international high school and junior college mathematics club, required each member to complete two honor math courses and be enrolled in one other honors math class. Once a stu- dent became a member he had to maintain a B average. continued 68 honor societies Putting in extra hours beyond the call of duty. Order of Thor member Sharon Buddin helps advise student council members with all student activities and fund raisers. Maintaining at least a 3.5 GPR, seniors Lea Evelyn Dorset!, editor of Viking Shield, and Tom O’Connor, president of Honor Society, attend the induction of new members. National Honor Society: (front) Shawna Barrcntinc, Becky Hayford. Mary K. Gaines, Gayc Coleman. Susan Kuhnc. (Row 2) James Schell. Connie Jenkins, Christy Sharpe. Brian Albrecht. Craig Lippincott. (Row 3) Pete Mcnkhaus, Debbie Woog, Su anne Moore. Tcri Aaron. (Row 4) Susan Chastain, Maja Osterman. Mary Anderson, Mary Galvin. (Back) Greg Ogburn. Julie Van Valkenbcrg, Randy Ewart, Inger Miller. Audrey Rinker Honor Society members were responsible for the Ex- cellence Assembly. New members Mary Anderson. Gaye Coleman. Jennifer Dargan and Susan Kuhnc arc inducted in the media center. honor socicties 69 Thespians: (front) David Laglc. Jim Thigpen (spon- sor.) (Row 2) Shawna Barrentinc, Bart Bartlett. Stephanie Nankin. Todds Palmer. Lynne Weathers, Jim Chesnutt. (Back) Aimcc l.uftig. 70 honor societies Mu Alpha Theta: (front) Barbara Beck. Debbie Stiehr. Vivian Lin. Kris Hartley, Robin Ward. (Back) Randy Ewart, Ed Stcck. Daniel Adams. Tom O'Connor. Pete Menkhaus. Dave Obcrly (sponsor.) “It is an honor, for it represents an achievement in math, but it also looks good on your record,” Randy Ewart, Mu Alpha Theta president, said. The Order of Thor not only recognized students but also faculty and community leaders who do a great deal for Spring Valley. Members were selected by a selec- tion committee composed of present facul- ty and student members. “I never expected it. I was surprised and shocked for I had no indication of it. I thought it was a nice way to show people they are appreciated,” Mary Wilkes, home economics teacher who was selected for the Order of Thor, said. “I didn’t think I was going to get cho- sen. I thought the people were very intelli- gent, popular and knew a lot about the school,” senior Lyndon Cannon, Order of Thor member, said. Senior Order of Thor inductees were Bart Bartlett, Lea Evelyn Dorsctt, Aylan Brown, Elpidio Lin-Justiniano, Chris So- telo, Teddy Palmer, Kevin Brumfield, Mary Kay Gaines, Becky Hayford, Lyn- don Cannon, Wendy Whelchel, Candi Lo- mas and Amy Luftig. Junior inductees were Kim Fuzessy, Ju- lie Butterfield, Jim Dillon, Gaye Coleman and Connie Jones. Faculty members inducted were Lucre- cia Herr, biology department leader; Mary Wilkes, home economics teacher; Swan- nee Reenstjerna, office occupations teach- er; and Len Bull, guidance department head. Community members inducted were Jim Edwards, band parent and education- al foundation member, and George Per- reault, band parent and Viking club mem- ber. Lea Evelyn Dorsctt (First year) Mu Alpha Theta: (front) Andy Fletcher. Eric Blau. Naland Shcnoy. Craig Lippincott. Jeffrey Brown. (Row 2) Jeff Stcck, Raul Matawaran. Julie Rambo. F.dith Brown. Sara Puffcnbarger. Gaye Coleman. Yvonne Hui. Greg Branham. Alan Starkmen. (Row 3) Jeff Waller. Jeff Daley, Anne Mcllroy. Marion Murphy, Maja Ostcrman. Mary Anderson. Dcon Virivan. Andrea Derrick. Tcrcjun DcCastro. Claudia Lorka. Jeff Elder. Richard Olsen. (Row 4) Neal Lacey. Jim Chesnutt. Sandra Surratt (sponsor). Mike Klien, Dean Hoyle. Brian Albrecht. Eric Ranft. Mike Kirk. Eve Waugh. Amy Starr. honor societies 71 Expressing themselves through their creative talents were Governor’s School for the Arts candidates Lyn- don Cannon, David Lagle, Jim Dillon. Jim Chesnutt and Chris Sotelo. Editor of the Viking Shield and artist in her spare lime. Lea Evelyn Dorsett was chosen to be a repre- sentative at Furman during Governor's School for the Arts and Girl's State. After first week at the beach, seniors Candice Lomas and Lisa Bell represented SV at Girl's State held at use. 72 honors Attending Boy's State at the Citadel were Greg Og- burn. Charles Poore. I;.d Stcck and Danny Larsen Visiting and learning in the historic town of Charles- ton were Governor's School candidates Barbara Beck. I'.dilh Brown. Mary K. Gaines. Tom O’Connor. Audrey Rinkcr and Jeff Waller. Honors Twenty-four students represented the school in special summer programs. The eight Boys’ and Girls’ State repre- sentatives were chosen on the basis of aca- demic ability, leadership skills and school and community involvement. Teachers no- minated students, who submitted applica- tions to a faculty committee which select- ed the school’s representatives. The Boys’ State representatives were seniors Greg Ogburn, Charles Poore, Ed Sleek, Danny Larsen and Tom O’Connor. The boys spent a week at the Citadel in Charleston. The Girls’ State representatives were seniors Candi Lomas, Lisa Bell and Lea Evelyn Dorsett. Lomas was runner-up in the race for Lt. Governor. The girls spent a week at the University of South Caroli- na. Students who qualified for Governor’s School in Charleston had to be nominated by teachers. The students then submitted applications and a $25 registration fee to a faculty committee. The committee screened the applications and interviewed applicants. Of the seven students nominat- ed by the school, six were selected by the Governor’s School to attend. The students selected to attend Gover- nor’s School were seniors Barbara Beck, Edith Brown, Mary Kay Gaines, Tom O’Connor, Audrey Rinker and Jeff Waller. The students spent five weeks at the College of Charleston. Portfolios and applications were sub- mitted by students interested in attending the Governor’s School for the Arts in Greenville. A faculty committee selected the school’s nominees based on each stu- dent's academic ability, awards, teacher recommendations and artistic ability. Eleven of the school's nominees — seniors Lyndon Cannon, Lea Evelyn Dorsett, Bobby Barry and Chris Sotelo and juniors Jim Dillon, Jim Chesnutt, David Lagle, Ken Carter, Kris Hartley, Lisa Lackey and Erin Thigpen — were selected to at- tend the program at Furman. honors 73 Getting involved and being academically successful is why president of Biology Club Greg Ogburn, National Honor Society member Becky Hayford. and Mu Alpha Theta president and tennis team member Randy Ewart were chosen as outstanding seniors. Dependable student council members keep activities running smoothly. Tennis team member Lisa Bell, student body president Aylan Brown, drum major of the state championship band Charles Poore and senior class vice-president Billy Marvin were chosen to represent outstanding qualities in the senior class. 74 outsiunding seniors Brains and lime management kepi GPR's high for outstanding seniors Tom O'Connor. Sunstone man- aging editor Debbie Stichr. Governor's scholar Bar- bara Beck and math team member Edith Brown. The Best Seniors A senior must have a 3.0 GPR, be rec- ommended by a teacher and fill out an application to be considered for outstand- ing senior, according to Sharon Buddin, student activities director. The following essays were submitted by two of the outstanding seniors as the es- says for their applications. I don’t think anyone has changed as much as I have during my four years at Spring Valley. I'm talking rags to riches, but instead of pauper to prince, it's short, chubby, quiet, and very shy kiddie to fairly outgoing, medium height, semi-noisy and mildly bold teenager. I didn’t start my massive change until the second semester of my sophomore year. Until then I sat quietly in class minding the teachers. Girls made me blush by simply talking to me. The only time I would open up would be around my closest friends. My shyness stopped me from joining any extracurricular activity. By the end of my sophomore year some changes became evident. No longer did I stroll meekly through the halls not saying a word. I would wave to all my buddies and shout hellos here and there. My changes were due to a small growth of confidence in my soul instilled bv my participation on the tennis team and the math team. I had even become a little trouble maker in Mrs. Bailey’s class, but my shyness was still a strong part of my character. The first half of my junior year produced one of my biggest changes. It was then that I started dating. Yes. Randy Ewart actually asked a girl out. When he did he discovered a whole new street to cruise. By the closing of my junior year. I had made significant advances in my conquest of shyness. My confidence soared with the procession of the tennis season that year. Although I had lost to him four times last year and twice this year. I had faith. I thought I could pull out my first victory over him and I did. twice. That plus my championship victory would naturally give a per- son confidence. I had never felt the warmth of confi- dence before, so it was something special to me From the tennis season to the end of the year. I had even more confidence boosters. This was a very spe- cial time for me. In addition to my tennis victories came my first girlfriend, induction to the National Honor Society, the prom, being named Boys' State alternate and participation in graduation as a junior marshall. My senior year added the final pieces to my two year plan puzzle. The final touches were added to my mutation. I joined about six clubs, and I became an active president in one. Looking back to the sophomore kid that I was. I realize that this kid would never have had the guts to run for powder puff queen, talk on the announcements in a sissy voice or even conduct a meeting for a club. It’s good to know the senior kid could. I've come a long way. The seed took to soil and not only sprouted but grew into a big plant. Maybe someday I’ll even learn to write. Randy Ewart My sister had insisted that I throw out my 10 different colors of Levi's corduroys for Chceno’s and Oxford shirts. “Everybody at Spring Valley dresses so nicely.” she tried to convince my mother as we walked through Columbia Mall one week before school started. The first day of my freshmen year. I came dressed in a pair of stiff blue jeans, just like all my friends. continued outstanding scniors 75 SPRING f j--JLEY HIGH S'ilJOL Involvement in athletics and support for other activi- ties were outstanding seniors class president and soft- ball team member Audrey Rinker; captain of the varsity cheerleaders and varsity basketball player Candice Lomas; student council representative and tennis team member Pete Menkhaus; and chairman of Valley Run and tennis team member Danny Lar- sen. 76 outstanding senior National Honor Society member. Governors School candidate and student council representative Mary K. Ciaincs was selected as an Outstanding Seniors. Chosen as Miss Senior in the Miss SV pageant, out- standing senior l.ea Evelyn Dorsett has been involved in activities ranging from cross country to National Honor Society. At orientation I had practiced walking from class to class. Everything seemed different, though, when there were so many people crowded in the halls. I carried my map of Spring Valley with dotted lines that connected each of the color-coded rooms. The day before school started. I had colored in my map the same colors as the corresponding notebook for that subject. English was blue; geometry was yellow; world history was orange; physical science was red; Spanish was green. I was fine that first day of school until I was in a portable trying to find my way to A-pod. I had aban- doned my map and the dotted lines and was left with my instincts that told me to walk around the outside of the building to the front of the school. I could find any of my classes if I could just get to the main entrance. Not even half running. I could have found my way around the entire outside of the school in six minutes. I got my first and only tardy in four years on that first day of my freshman year. I am a senior now. and although I still have my twelfth grade version of a color-coded map and matching notebooks, I have changed considerably. I did a great deal of maturing in four years. I went through the note-writing stage and the telephone stage just like everybody else. I went on my first date, got my driver's license, had my first party, kissed my first guy. took my first exams and went to my first football game all in a little more than three years’ lime. Along with maturing came an increase in self- confidence. As a freshman. I remember student body president Kathy Nettles encouraging us to get in- volved. Join clubs. Run for office. she encouraged at freshman orientation. Of course, she was right, but I did not see that until late in my sophomore year. I just remember David Bruno and Nancy Orndorff and David Louder and thinking. You have to be ‘wonderful' like them to be in one of those clubs. My junior year I decided to see how it felt to be wonder- ful. I joined several clubs. Much to my surprise. I discovered that you do not have to be wonderful like them. It takes all kinds to make things work, so I decided to be “wonderful like me. Now that I am a senior, I am hoping that some freshmen somewhere looks at me when I walk by and says. I wish I could be like her. At Governor's School this summer. I had a chance to talk to students from other schools. From all the talk. I gathered that Spring Valley is one of the best schools in the state. Some schools do not have com- puters. Some people have never heard of AP exams. Spring Valley sounded like a gold mine compared to other schools. It has everything. By taking advantage of the things that Spring Val- ley has to offer. I am contributing to my school. Nobody will care that I was a member of Spanish club or Explorers or any other club, for that matter. I was just one member in 100. But if nobody eared and nobody participated. Spring Valley would not have any of these things either. It would be just another high school. Barbara Beck outstanding scnior 77 Receiving the Hugh O’Brian award and serving as secretary of SASC, a national student council organi- zation. was sophomore Brandy Rucker. National Achievement Finalist of Negro Students and Columbia Fxchangc Club student, senior F.dith Brown maintains a high (iPR while being involved in Mu Alpha Theta, the math team and German club activities. 78 awards The National Merit l-'inalists were seniors Tom O'Connor. Julie Van Valkenbcrg and Jeff Waller. Awards The awards for National Merit semi- finalists and finalists. Daughters of the American Revolution, Century III Lead- ership, Hugh O'Brian and National Achievement have brought the school rec- ognition locally and nationally, according to Sharon Buddin, student activities direc- tor. “They’re all prestigious honors. It is considered a very high honor to be a fina- list or semi-finalist, whereas your Daugh- ter of the American Revolution award is considered the top citizenship award,” Buddin said. The National Merit nominees were se- lected on the basis of their PSAT stand- ings. Each competed for one of 3,500 scholarships. Spring Valley’s National Merit semi-fi- nalists were seniors Tom O’Connor, Jeff Waller and Julie Van Valkenburg. O’Connor also competed for the Cen- tury III Leaders program. He was eligible to win one of two $1,500 scholarships and an all-expense-paid trip to the Century HI Leaders National Conference in Virginia. Another senior, Edith Brown, was a fi- nalist in the National Achievement for Black Students Program. The program awarded scholarships to black students with high PSAT scores. The $1.000 schol- arships were offered by colleges and busin- esses. Two awards were given for outstanding leadership and service. Senior Audrey Rinkcr competed for the Daughters of the American Revolution Award. Outstanding service and good leadership abilities were the deciding fac- tors in her selection. A sophomore. Brandy Rucker, was no- minated for the Hugh O'Brian Award, of- fered by the Hugh O'Brian Youth Foun- dation to sophomores who exhibit excep- tional abilities. The recipient of the award attended an international meeting to listen to distinguished speakers. John Byrn awards 79 Supporting the soccer team is one way senior Tom O'Connor contributes to his school. O'Connor received the Century III award and was the William Randolf Hurst district winner. Sharing their smiles, Connie Jenkins, Bart Bartlct and Vanessa Taylor were voted the friendliest of the senior class. Superlatives I knew my one little vote would amount to nothing. I stared at the senior superlative ballot, predicting each category. Ever since grade school, these people had prepared them- selves for their superlative titles. The guy who won the science fair in the sixth grade grew up to be the most intellectual. The girl who dated a senior when she was in eighth grade would be best looking. It was a destiny no amount of votes could alter. A week later I sat in my first period algebra class. “Can I have your attention for the morning announcements. It was always more like a statement than a question. I guess Aylan knew that would happen if he gave us a choice. But the announcements were the best part of my first period, so I listened. “Results of the senior superlative voting are (an expected pause) most dependable. Kit Tomlin and Lisa Bell. ' The pressure was on. After this honor, if they happened to act irresponsibly, if they acted in any way other than trustworthy and sincere, they'd have the title thrown in their faces. To my left, two guys were discussing the likelihood of fixed ballots, and on my right a girl was saying, “I voted for myself. Who did you vote for?” “Most school spirit, Candi Lomas and Tim Bailey. No great shock. Surprised exclamations rose from somewhere in the front row. Had they ever really doubted that Candi and Tim would win? “Friendliest, Connie Jenkins, Vanessa Taylor and Bart Bartlett. The unanimous approval the class ex- pressed overwhelmed me. I was embar- rassed to admit who I voted for. The girl on my right said, “I voted for Kelly, in my fifth period class. I didn’t know her last name, though. Wonder why she didn’t win? “Most talented, Chris Sotelo and Vcr- nell Eastman. The girl in front of me turned around and said, “I didn’t vote for either of them. My best friend can ride a bike backwards. I voted for him. “Best dressed, Danny Larsen and Robin Livingston. continued Always searching for answers, seniors Jeff Waller and Debbie Sliehr were voted the most intellectual. 80 scnior superlatives Making their joyful sounds, singer Vcrnell Eastman and trumpeter Chris Soleto were voted the most talented seniors. Wrapped up in student activities, college prep, classes and maintaining a social life as well, seniors Aylan Brown and Mary K. Gaines were voted best all around. Boosting enthusiasm, varsity cheerleader Candice Lomas and Tim Bailey were voted the ones with the most school spirit. Having brains and looks, senior Charles Poore and homecoming queen Christy Sharpe were voted the best looking of the senior class. senior superlatives 8I Keeping the senior class in stitches, sports editor of the Viking Shield Stefani Rosenbcck and Elpidio Lin-Justiniano, vice-president of the student body, were voted wittiest. Wolf whistles accompanied screams of “Way to go, Robin!” Robin, who was in my first period, received the pounds on the back and firm handshakes with dignity and minor bruises. “Best looking, Christy Sharpe and Charles Poore.” Squeals of delight came from the Charles Poore fan club in the back corner. The girl on my right said, “I voted for myself. Did you vote for Christy?” “Most athletic, Lolita Lyles and Billy Marvin.” I wondered who was the more athletic, Billy or Lolita. Idle curiosity. “Most intellectual, Jeff Waller and Debbie Stiehr.” A gasp at the omission of Tom O’Con- nor's name. “Tom’ll demand a recount,” the guys on my right were saying. I thought mirthfully about Jeff walking in the halls carrying a pile of books taller than he was. “Debbie Stiehr ... is she the one who did her homework for chemistry every day?” came from the left. “Most likely to succeed, Tom O’Connor and Audrey Rinker.” I guessed that would satisfy Tom, and he wouldn’t demand a recount. The people voted most likely to succeed must have an awful lot of pressure on them to succeed, just like the most dependable. “Wittiest, Elpidio Lin-Justiniano and Stefani Rosenbeck.” I personally thought Elpidio better look- ing than Charles Poore and better dressed then Danny Larsen. I knew voting was a waste of time. The girl on my right voted for herself. “Best all-around, Aylan Brown and Mary Kay Gaines.” I wondered what the qualifications one had to meet to be considered all-round- best. The girl in front of me turned around to tell me who she voted for for best all- round, but I didn’t listen. I had voted for the girl on my right. Becky Hay ford Looking towards a brighter future, senior class presi- dent Audrey Rinker and Honor Society president Tom O’Connor were voted as most likely to succeed. 82 scnior superlatives On the court, field or diamond Billy Marvin and Lolita Lyles were the most athletically involved sen- iors of the class. Getting the job done right, senior class treasurer Kit Tomlin and chairman of the 1983 Valley Run Lisa Bell were voted most dependable. Keeping up to date with the latest fashion. Robin Livingston and Danny Larsen were voted best dressed. senior superlatives 83 The winners of the 1984 Mr. Spring Valley pageant are Mr. Freshman Danny Debordc: Mr. Sopho- more — Anthony Livoti; Mr. Junior Larry Sharpe; Mr Senior Bart Bartlett. S.V. Pageants “What a Feeling was the theme for the Miss Spring Valley Pageant November 16 in the Godbold Center at Columbia Col- lege. The pageant was sponsored for the first time by student council and raised $1,500 for the drama department to buy new lights for the little theater, according to Connie Jones, Miss Spring Valley chair- person. “I think the pageant went over real well for the first time student council had ever sponsored it. Sharon Buddin (student ac- tivities director) had never done a pageant before, and I didn't know beans about it. If it wasn’t for Susan Alexander (English teacher), who had made a list of everyth- ing to be done, I would have died. Next year they won’t have to start as early be- cause there is a file with forms and stuff to go by, Jones said. Twenty-four contestants participated in the pageant. The contestants were judged on poise and appearance, worth 30 points; talent, worth 50 points; and question-re- sponse, worth 20 points, according to Jones. Preparation for the pageant began in late September. The theme was picked, judges were contacted and contestant forms were written and typed. Each club nominated one contestant, and each house nominated five contestants. From the nominees, 24 contestants were chosen based on tryout results. Miss Spring Valley for 1983-84 was sen- ior Vernell Eastman. Miss Senior was Lea Evelyn Dorsett. Miss Junior was Valerie Clark. Miss Sophomore was Kim Gins- berg. Miss Freshman was Kay Steed. Miss Grand Talent were freshmen Beverly Blouin and Laura Rhodarmer. Miss Con- geniality was junior Nancy Maples. The talents presented ranged from sing- ing to dancing to monologues. “I thought it would be neat to be in the pageant. It was one of the best times I’ve ever had at Spring Valley. It gave me courage. I think that everyone who has the talent should try it. It’s fun, Steed said. Although competition was present in the pageant, most of the contestants were in it for fun. “The competition was mainly between the classes. We all helped each other get continued 84 mr. and miss s.v. Overwhelmed by the excitement of winning, senior Vernell Eastman displays her happiness. Voted Most Talented of her class, senior Vernell Eastman proved she was while singing for her talent that won her the title Miss Spring Valley. The winners of the 1983 Miss Spring Valley pageant are: Miss Freshman — Kaye Steed. Miss Sophomore — Kim Ginsberg; Miss Senior Lea Evelyn Dor- sett; Miss Spring Valley Vernell Eastman; Miss Junior — Valerie Clark; Grant Talent — Beverly Blouin and Laura Rhodarmer. mr. and miss s.v. 85 ready and look our best. There was no feeling of real competition, but down deep we all wanted to win,” junior Elizabeth Gaines said. “I didn’t care about the competition be- cause I was having fun. My friends were in it, so we had fun together. We would watch each other’s talents, and some of the girls would go home and try to make their talents better than everyone else’s,” Steed said. A couple of the contestants were in the pageant to win, according to junior contes- tant Camille Dabney. “Most of us were in it for fun, but it was obvious that there were a few people there to show they could win. We didn’t hold it against them, but they weren’t as fun as the others,” Dabney said. The competition was not like the com- petition in pageants like Miss Universe, according to Dorsett. “Every girl had the idea, ‘Wow, what if I win?’ They couldn’t help but have some kind of competitive spirit,” Dorsett said. The pageant was a challenge, according to Dorsett. “I looked at it as a challenge. Because of my accident in the summer, I didn’t think that I would be ready for it. Last year, I was in the pageant for the competition, but this year I was competing more with my- self,” Dorsett said. Junior Lynn Neville wanted to be in the pageant for the experience and to make new friends. “I was looking forward to it so I could make new friends and gain experience in that sort of thing. I wasn’t in it for the competition,” Neville said. Blouin and Steed say they felt comfort- able while they were performing during the pageant. “I felt at ease performing, but when I just stood on stage grinning, I felt like an idiot. It was good stage experience,” Blouin said. “Even though I was real nervous during rehearsals and I worried about getting the words to my song right, I wasn’t scared at all on stage the night of the pageant. I gave it my all, and I really tried to put my personality into it,” Steed said. A person in the pageant for the first time never knows what to expect, accord- continued Miss SV Contestant: Cathy Dudley, Candice Lomas, Beverly Blouin, Lynn Neville, Alison Wall. Nicole Mosey, Lisa McCoy, Jcannic Tuitc, Connie Jenkins. Debbie Stiehr. Chris Bcachum, Stephanie West. Vcrncll Eastman, Kaye Steed, Kim Gicnsbcrg, Camille Dabney. Nancy Maples, Elizabeth Gaines. Lea Evelyn Dorsett, Wanda McGuirt, Michele Berry, Valeric Clark, Joyc Reed, Laurie Rhodarmer. 86 miss sv During ihc Miss SV pageant, Jim Thigpen announces the contestants and keeps the crowd entertained at the Columbia College Godbold Center. Presenting her jazz routine. Connie Jenkins was one of eight seniors who competed for the Miss SV title. Representing Viking Singers, junior Nancy Maples introduces herself. Maples won the Miss Congenial- ity title at the pageant. Choreographing the pre-intermission show during practice, the Pops Ensemble helped raised funds for new lighting equipment for the drama department. Student activities director Sharon Buddin helps sen- ior Bart Bartlett with stage management. Bartlett also pantomined a direction for “Hooked on Clas- sics” at the pageant. miss sv 87 Ringmaster of his flea circus is senior Aylan Brown Brown was one of six senior contestants competing for the Mr. Senior title. ing to Dabney. “Miss Spring Valley is very prestigous, and it's something everybody wants to be in. All the girls want to win. Being in it for the first time is always the wildest, and you don’t know what to expect,” Dabney said. The Mr. Spring Valley Pageant January 16 in the little theater was sponsored by the junior class. The pageant collected $1,150 and made a profit of $1,000. Mr. Spring Valley was Lyndon Cannon, Mr. Senior and Mr. Grand Talent was Bart Bartlett. Mr. Junior was Larry Sharpe. Mr. Sophomore was Anthony Li- voti, and Mr. Freshman was Danny De- borde. Even though the contestants treated the pageant as a joke, they did take the com- petition seriously, according to junior con- testant Will Crowley. “The contestants may let on that they don't want to participate or don’t want the competition, but in reality they’re putting up a front. They really were concerned about how they look and what they were going to do. For proof, there were more mirrors, brushes and bottles of hair spray back stage at Mr. Spring Valley than I’ve ever seen in a ladies’ powder room. How- ever, guys put up a front of joking and not caring to protect their eggs if they lose,” Crowley said. “Mr. Spring Valley takes the lighter side of a pageant which the girls take more serious. However, there is more serious- ness in it than meets the eye. The competi- tion is not between the contestants. They want to do good, please the audience and not embarrass themselves,” Bartlett said. “Everybody joked around during prac- tice, but we all wanted to win. At first I took it as a joke. Then I sort of wanted to win, especially during the pageant. It was an honor to win, but I was glad to be in it. It was fun and I’d sure like to do it next year,” Bryan Fuller said. Bartlett said he enjoyed participating in the pageant. “It’s my most favorite time of year. Mr. Spring Valley gives me an opportunity to be funny on stage and be judged for doing it. I’m a ham on stage,” Bartlett said. Diane Spitzer 88 mr. s.v. Seniors Roberto Molinary and Lyndon Cannon begin the Mr. Spring Valley pageant held on Thursday February 16. The theme for the pageant was “Sharpe Dressed Man.” Impersonating anyone from an orchestra conductor to Michael Jackson was Grand Talent winner and Mr. Senior Bart Bartlett. Singing the mustard song. “You are My Sunshine.” during the talent competition is senior Danny Larsen. Freshman Alester Spears, alias Michael Jackson, performs his talent for the judges and crowd. All proceeds of the Mr. SV pageant went to the Junior House to be used to pay for the Prom. Singing Robin Williams’ version of “Fire” is Mr. Junior winner Larry Sharpe. mr. s.v. 89 Going over the plans for graduation. Junior Mar- shalls Jeff Waller, Ed Sleek, Vicki Stochr, Robin Ward and Clark Watson check their floor position. Graduation I drove on, wishing it was my gradu- ation. My mom was so proud that I was able to participate in graduation, but in- stead of a white dress, white gloves and white shoes I wanted to be wearing a green cap and gown. I had an hour to wait until the ceremo- nies started. Beth Blouin tested the sound system and Charlie Synn practiced the first few lines of his speech. Fifty junior marshalls wandered around waiting for instructions. The floor marshalls went one way to lead the graduates, and the upper mar- shalls were escorted upstairs. “One pro- gram per family. Be friendly. You repre- senting Spring Valley. If you’re rude, that’s the impression the people you help will get for the whole school. Smile,’’ we were instructed in the elevator. Well stocked with programs, I leaned on the railing watching the seniors line up. I thought, “Next year, it’ll be me down there.” As people arrived, I smiled and handed them programs. The speeches started and I fought back tears. All my friends were saying goodbye, and I wanted to go with them. The stage blurred as I watched the graduates walk across, and tears rolled down my face as they sang the alma mater. I felt too old to be a junior; I belonged down on the floor. This year, the closer my graduation day came, the more 1 pictured myself getting in line in the Elephant Room, junior mar- shalls on cither side. I would follow their lead in a daze, wishing I was wearing a white dress, white shoes and white gloves instead of a cap and gown. I was too young to graduate. Becky Hay ford Junior Marshalls Barbara Beck and Laura Brant escorted the graduating seniors during the com- mencement exercises held at the USC coliseum. 90 graduation In the F.lephant Room, Karen Briggs and Karen Berry were two of 395 who graduated on June 2. Serving as one of the speakers, former student body vice-president Sally Boatwright addressed her gradu- ating class for the final time. graduation 91 Personality, That’s It!! People Make S.V. Fifty minutes to write an essay. Where do these teachers get these to- pics. anyway?Spring Valley is a gawky, white elephant of a building that leaks when it rains, air conditions when it's cold outside, and keeps you nice and toasty warm — especially when you are sweaty and stinky from PE. Spring Val- ley is a maze of confusing pods to get lost in. Spring Valley is a football stadi- um with Columbia and pines on the horizon, where the temperature drops 20 degrees — instantly, when the sun goes down — and where the wind al- ways seems to blow. Spring Valley is the Commons, the Backporch, the Lit- tle Theatre. Wait a minute. Just hold on a second. I'm describing a building. Is that what the teacher is thinking about? I bet she wants things that happen here. Spring Valley is football games, pep rallies, chemistry labs, calculus tests, McElveen’s AP English class, machine shop, talking in the library and getting yelled at by the librarian, running to class, getting a detention hall, stopping at your locker to talk, getting a deten- tion hall. Student council workshops, nights in the newspaper room, Satur- day’s working tech and building sets, track practices, homework, homework, homework, and parallel reading. Spring Valley is home ec. and high tech and Heck. I'm doing it again. This sounds like just about any school I've ever heard of or seen. At least I was getting at the personality of the school talking about the building. The building does have personality, that's . . . PERSON- ALITY, THAT'S ITU! Spring Valley is the people. Oh, come now! you say. Every school has people. Well, yes, that's right, but ev- ery school does not have the kind of people we have. We’ve got those who come from almost the end of the earth. Students from Asia, Puerto Rico, Mexico. People who have lived in Scot- land, Germany, Pakistan, Turkey, Eng- land — even Blythewood and Heath Springs! We’ve got people who paint, write, run marathons, collect baseball cards. We’ve got people who act, de- bate, think, don’t think. We've got love, hate, competition, creativity — we've got ourselves quite a miniature world here! What I've written here just docs not get it. I still haven't captured the spirit of the place. My essay's fizzled. I think I'm on the right track — really do! To describe Spring Valley. Eve got to describe the people and how they make the things that happen happen and the building what it is. Great! Two minutes to the bell. I bet the old bat won't let us finish tomorrow. In a time warp towards the future, seniors Tom O’Connor and Kenny McLean help prepare the class float which placed second in the competition. 92 people divider Supporting the team through all of the Sporlsarama activities were the cheerleaders and students. Junior Dawn Carlton was one of ten varsity cheerleaders that accepted the Most Spirited award. Surfs up. Senior Roger Reynolds attended the stu- dent council workshop held at Pawley’s Island. l%Aid 6 Seniors 94 Juniors 117 Sophomores 133 Freshmen 151 Faculty 171 Staff 176 people dividcr 93 Seniors Determined not to catch “seniori- tis” and slack off, the senior class showed the rest of the school that they were capable of continuing school spirit and involvement. They started the year by winning the spirit stick at the first pep rally. Along with their spirit, the seniors also con- tributed to the school in more ways.They constructed an “Athlete of the Week board for the fall, win- ter and spring sports so all sports would have an outstanding player recognized for the week. During RN week, they won the wall decorating contest. During homecoming week, they won second place in the float contest. They also won in the spirit link sale and collected about $490 from the other classes. Randy Ewart won the title of powder puff queen and the seniors won 18-0 over the juniors. In the spring, the seniors presented a senior play and sold t- shirts. Graduation was held May 31 at Carolina Coliseum and ended their life at SV. Senior House: (from row) Jim Walter, Wendy Bowers. Debbie Blanchard. Billy Shepard, Wells Williamson. Roberto Molinary, Wendy Higgins. Danny Larsen, (row 2) Robin Barfield, Gautham Gondi, Scott Kirkman, F.lpcdio Lin Justinanio. Dave Denton. Sara Puffcnbargcr, Danny Scango. Candi Lomas, (row 3) Anne Quattlebaum. Patricia Harrell. Lyndon Cannon, Vanessa Taylor. Matt Riley, Rosie Carlton, Kit Tomlin, Rusty Parson. Angela Dunn. Billy Marvin, (back) Vcrnell Eastman, Mary Kay Gaines, Aylan Brown, Connie Jenkins. Stcfani Roscnbcck. Charles Poore. Andrcy Rinkcr Tom O'Connor. Chris Hartman. Kimberly Berry, sponsor Pam McGill. r —----------------- Getting the play right for winning seniors in the powder puff game, senior Roger Reynolds instructs seniors Wendy Bowers, Susan Chastain, Jennifer Berry. Carroll Barron and Rhonda Swindler. Powder puff beauties, seniors Danny Larsen and Pete Mcnkhaus arc looking pretty during the judgment for the Powder Puff Queen. 94 scnior divider Laura Abdalla Daniel Adams Susan Adams Amy Aitken Kim Alewine Kim Archer Tony Armitage Angie Bailey Donald Ball Sam Banks Shawna Barcntine Robin Barfield Carroll Barron Bobby Barry Bart Bartlett Torchia Bates Barbara Beck Glenn Beck Lisa Bell Reginald Bell Linda Bermudez Michele Berry Jennifer Berry Kim Berry 95 Dcana Bishop Glenn Blackshear Stuart Blair Debra Blanchard Reg Blanding Darin Block Barbara Bogart Kim Boland Mason Bond John Boncy Lisa Boney Joseph Boron Closer look: He is sure of himself Four years ago Aylan Brown came to Spring Valley with the thought of being student body president, and when he became a senior, a push from his par- ents and friends convinced him to run for student body president. “My mom was big time behind me in the campaign and in everything I do whether it is running track or whatever. She's always helping me with whatever I do. She has always been right there. “All my good friends were behind me. They helped me with my campaign. One of my best friends, Anne Quattle- baum, was my campaign manager. She was real encouraging, Brown said. Getting as many students involved as possible was one of Brown’s major ob- jectives, and he said he thought he was successful. “Last year when 1 was junior class president, the year just sort of went by. 1 did my part, and last year the junior class jammed but no one else jammed. I wanted to try something new at pep rallies. I wanted to see the whole school have fun. “When we rode in on motorcycles during the first pep rally, the crowd was so wild we couldn’t start. We had to wait 10 minutes so the cheerleaders 96 Scniors could hear their music and do their rou- tine,” Brown said. To be president, a person must be sure of himself, according to Brown. “You need to have confidence. Any- one who is president should not be afraid to try something new. We try to do things different this year and intro- duce new ideas. We try to do what the students want not just what the admin- istration wants.” Brown said he learned from being president. “I have learned how to work under pressure with different types of people and with the administration.” Being involved in school activities, working with people and enjoying work- ing with people make a person a good president, according to Brown. He said his involvement with student council as a freshman and sophomore and his du- ties as junior class president prepared him for his job as president. Brown has been involved in student government since the seventh grade. “It just interested me. My friends were doing it. It seemed like the thing to do.” Danielle Howie Aylan Brown Paige Bosscrman Richard Bost Fred Bousamra Clinton Bowers Wendy Bowers Derrick Boyte Petra Bradley Joe Bramlette Susan Branham Laura Brant Raymond Brantley Timothy Brazell William Brinson Jody Britt Edith Brown Jeff Brown Aylan Brown Teisha Brown Victor Brown Kevin Brumfield Jeff Buck Mike Buck Susan Burdian Sherie Burgener scniors 97 Jeff Burnett Tracey Caldwell George Cannon Lyndon Cannon Rosie Carlton Buddy Carroll Bill Carson Billy Carter Jennifer Cauthcn John Chambless Susan Chastain Jamie Claiborne Alan Clark Tina Clark Charles Climer Marverce Clinton Joan Cody Pamela Coleman Shawn Coleman Randy Collins Jeannie Condrcy Holley Cone Michael Cook Timothy Cook 98 scniors Closer Look: She Just Keeps Up Although she made straight A's, had a grade point average of 4.3, took AP chemistry, honors physics, American government, economics, advanced com- position and pre calculus, senior Edith Brown said she didn't study anymore than anyone else. “Good grades don't come easy. All I do is keep up with my work. I think I've developed good study habits,” Brown said. Jimmie Brown, Brown's brother, en- couraged Edith to excell in school, ac- cording to Hazel Brown, Edith's moth- er. “I think Jimmie has played a big part. He attended Spring Valley and was a good student. I think Edith want- ed to follow in his footsteps,” Hazel Brown said. This past summer Edith attended Governor's School for five weeks and took classes in math and computer sci- ence. She was first in her class. She was Exchange Student of the Month and a National Achievement Semi-finalist and won a Dupont schol- arship for two-thirds of her college tu- ition. “I haven't decided which college I'm going to attend, but I know that I want to major in chemical engineering wher- ever I go.” Edith was a member of the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, the math team and the Explorers. “I enjoy these clubs because I am interested in learning new things, in competition and in helping others.” Edith said she was prepared for life after high school. “I think Spring Valley has played a big part in my achievements mainly be- cause Spring Valley is one of the best schools in the state. Spring Valley of- fers a lot of opportunities for students. “My goals in life are to sec the world, succeed in my career and to do all I can to help others. When I die I want to be able to say that I’m happy with what I’ve done.” Christy Cummings Edith Brown Mark Cooper Terri Cowart Donna Crawford Monique Creech Barbara Crombic Lonnie Dean David Denton Lynn Dial Sabrina Dishno Chip Dodson Lea Evelyn Dorsett Lyndon Douglas scniors 99 Carmen Doxie Angela Dunn Melissa Easterby Vernell Eastman Elisco Edgers Randy Edmonds Liz Elchlepp Felicia Evans Theresa Evans Randy Ewart Craig Fahner Gina Faust 100 scniors Closer Look: Kevin Brumfield It’s His Outlet Senior Kevin Brumfield started photography as a hobby in the seventh grade. “Photography provided an outlet for me. I got real satisfaction from developing photos. Brumfield has taken journalism for four years and said journalistic photography is the hardest style of photography to take. “It’s hard because you have to take photos that tell a story. I feel lucky to have a teacher like David Knight. He helped me develop my skills. It’s also good to have deadlines at a young age if you ever wanted to do journalism, you have as feel for it. Sports photos are the hardest photos to take, according to Brumfield. “Sports does not use your natural ability. It’s mainly hard because people are moving con- stantly and all sports photos look alike. It’s a real challenge to do something different. Brumfield said he tried to add a personal touch to the photos he took. “I try to give people a new image or perspec- tive of something I see every day. The printer says he can usually guess which photos arc mine because of this. I believe I have a natural ability, but I practiced a lot ot reach my full potential. “I believe the music I listen to, hardcore, has made me more aware of the things around me, and it has helped me in my photography. Hard- core is more emotional than your regular kind of music. Taking photos makes a photographer become part of an event, according to Brumfield. “I feel that when I take photos I take some- thing away from that person. At the Richland Northeast game, I took pictures of the players crying. I felt like I was almost on the team. It was very emotional. Brumfield said he plans to major in photo- journalism at a major university and then possi- ble move to Texas or up North. John Suggs Seth Fennell Tammy Fentress Greg Fields Teresa Flake Cedric Flemming John Fowler Sallie Freeman Mike Frick Wayne Frierson Todd Fuller Mary K. Gaines Julian Gandy Candy Gantt Monica Gardner Chris Garmon Steve Garza Charles Gedney Tera Geiger Rick Gerstenberg Jacquelyn Gibbs Marvin Gilyard Mark Glover Chris Goodwin Mark Gonda seniors 101 Gautham Gondi John Grant Anita Grccnc Harold Griffin Sharon Griffin Joanne Grimshaw Andriane Gripper Ira Grossman Sandra Haines Lutrell Hall Cecil Haltiwangcr Juanita Hamilton Oneida Hamilton Bryan Hammond Dannie Hanna Eric Hare Patricia Harrell Chris Hartman Chang Haskell Becky Hayford May Hendrix Mona Hennagan Sam Hernadez Jennifer Heyser 102 scniors David Hicks Lynette Hicks John Hicks Melanie Higgins Wendy Higgins Kim Hinson Jerry Holmes Lisa Hooper Mark Howard Joey Hudson Tiear Hudson Eve Hunnicutt Closer Look: Sue Burdian Carroll Barron They Sign To Meet People Seniors Carroll Barron and Susan Burdian say that learning sign language gave them the chance to get to know deaf people and the problems they face. “Most deaf people can’t understand what hearing people are saying. They need someone to translate for them,’’ Barron said. “Working with deaf people opens doors to meet other people. Deaf people are fun, and they have lots to offer, but they get frustrated easily. They are easy to get attached to,” Burdian said. Barron said that society often ignores the deaf and their needs. “Society needs to be more aware of deaf people. More people should be in- volved with deaf people,” Barron said. When Barron learned sign, she said she really wasn't interested in helping deaf people. “I was at a church camp when I start- ed learning sign language. The instruc- tor was cute so I decided to start learn- ing sign language.” Barron really got involved in sign lan- guage with her church camp instructor signed a song. “It was beautiful. I was in awe the first time I saw a song signed. It was gorgeous,” Barron said. Burdian started learning sign lan- guage when she was a freshman at South Plantation High School in Flor- ida. “There were a lot of deaf people at South. The school offered an elective course in sign, and I took it,” Burdian said. Burdian says working with deaf peo- ple is not the way people think it is. “Sign language is interesting, but it is not a real popular thing. When I started working with deaf people, I said “Wow, this is neat.’” Chris Puffcnbargcr seniors 103 Closer Look: He draws a lot His first grade teacher spotted his talent when she asked him to draw a house. “Every time I drew it, it got better. When I turned it in, the teacher said I had a talent and let me draw more. I didn’t like drawing at first, but after a while, I thought it was a great way to express my feelings. Ten years later senior Lyndon Can- non became president of the Spring Valley Art Council, won a four year art scholarship and found himself en- grossed in art. “I usually spend six hours a day drawing and painting with a one hour break,” Cannon said. Cannon says he spend a lot of time looking at pictures from books in the library and examining photos that his friends take to get ideas for his pictures. “I just project those ideas onto paper. I mostly like to draw people from ba- bies to old folks. I took up drawing be- cause it was something different and exciting. I'd like to be a book illustrator or a free lance graphic artist. Cannon attended the Governor’s School for the Arts in Greenville last summer and says he learned a lot. “Seeing those teachers at Governor’s School made me think ‘Wow, I'm noth- ing compared to these guys.” It was at Governor's School that he received the full four year scholarship to the Savannah Institute of Art and Design. “I was one of the better artists in the school so they gave the scholarship to me.” Besides doing his assignments for his art class at Spring Valley, Cannon painted design and painted murals, club logos and pageant props and designed and drew brochures, pamphlets, and cards. He says his work and his peers helped him grow as an artist. “The artists of Spring Valley inspire me a lot. I compare my work to theirs, and they compliment my work but I really don’t take them seriously. The work I do and the input I get from others help me improve my technique and my vision.” Cannon’s position in the art world affects his basic views on life. “Life is like an animal. I guess it's because you have to survive in the wil- derness.” Rob Ricks Jeff Huttcr Yolanda Irby Karen Jacobs Oscar Jacobs Jay Jeffers Connie Jenkins Anne Johnson Joey Johnson Kelly Johnson Ladonna Johnson Rodney Johnson Gerald Jones 104 seniors Anthony Jordon Wendell Joyner Kathleen Kelley Danny Kelly Dena Kelly Susan Kelly James Kidder Scott Kirkman Donna Kirton Mary Kroening Lori Lambert Melisa Lambert Danny Larsen Lailane Lazaro James Leaphart Kenneth Lee Kim Lee Thomas Lee Laurie Legrand Patricia Legrande Gary Lingle Elpidio Lin-Justiniano Robin Livingston Candace Lomas seniors 105 James Long Samantha Lonsberry Robbie Lovvorn Barbara Lucas Aimce Luftig Brenda Lyles James Lyles Lolita Lyles Patricia Lyles Kim Lynam Greg Marlow Susan Martin Billy Marvin James Mashburn Heidi Maszk Paula Matthews Josie Mattox Michelle Mayfield Lisa McCoy Margaret McDermott Rodger McGee Anne Mcllroy Rodney McKinney Chris McKoy 106 scniors Closer Look: Gondi Is Here Senior Gautham Gondi said he did not want to move to the Spring Valley area at the begin- ning of his senior year. “I was mad. I didn't want to move to Wildcwood and go to Spring Valley. I thought everyone would be really snobby and stuck-up. All my friends said that, Gondi said. Spring Valley turned out to be a nice surprise, Gondi said. “The best thing is the people. They're not what I expected. Everyone was really nice at first, and they still are. I made a lot of new friends in a short period of time. He said he enjoyed the spirit and pride at Spring Valley. “At Irmo, they're supposed to win everything so there's not that much spirit. They don't com- pete for a spirit award at the pep rallies. The first pep rally here (for the Irmo game) was great. Gondi said that another reason he did not want to move was his involvement with the Irmo tennis team. Although he did not get to play any matches at Irmo until his junior year, he fin- ished runner-up in the state tennis tournament. “I wasn't even seeded at the tournament, but I played Ron Williams (Richland Northeast stu- dent) and beat him. He was so mad that he threw down his racket and broke it. WIS radio was supposed to interview him, but they ended up interviewing me. It was kind of funny. After Gondi defeated Williams, Gondi lost to Spring Valley senior Randy Ewart, but Gondi said that losing to Ewart did not cause problems when he moved. He said at Irmo, he learned to respect the Spring Valley team. Spring Valley was the best team we played last year. Spring Valley was our toughest match. Gondi admitted that he felt a rivalry when the team played Irmo this year. “I was pumped up. I wanted to beat them. My friends said when I left that I was moving to a losing team, but now- I know I didn't. Erin Thigpen Kenny McLean Sandra McLean James Melton Peter Menkhaus Tania Meyers Ingcr Miller Jennifer Miller Roberto Molinary Laurie Moore Russell Moore Jeffery Morin Traci Moss seniors 107 Nicole Mozic Dina Munn James Murphy Dee Myers Stephanie Nankin Angela Neidcrhiscr Donna Nelson Willie Nelson Sean Neville Angie Newman Chris Nye Anne O’Boyle Closer Look: He Ever since he was a little boy, senior Cecil Haltiwanger wanted to be a wres- tler. “I like wrestling because it’s more individual. If I lose, it’s me who gets beat, not the whole team.” Haltiwanger has wrestled for two years. His parents would not let him wrestle when he first started high school because they thought he was too young, but once he began wrestling, they sup- ported him. “My husbant and I always go to Ce- cil’s matches in and out of town. He’s highly competitive, and he doesn’t like to lose. If the wrestling team loses, he still has a good attitude,” his mother, Joyce Hatliwangcr said. Haltiwanger, who was 5'8” and 145 pounds, was a good wrestler, according to head coach Jim Bonneville. “He got stronger and had good ideas about holds. He was very intelligent. 108 senior� Wanted To Wrestle and he learned fast,” Bonneville said. Haltiwanger said he spent most of his time participating in extracurricular activities and staying close to his schoolwork. He said he had quite a task getting through a regular school day. “I usually don’t finish my homework at night because I go to workout at the spa after practice, so I have to do it at school,” Haltiwanger said. He main- tained a 3.4 grade point average in Eng- lish IV Intensified, pre-calculus, honors physics, government and advanced placement chemistry. College and medical school were the goals Haltiwanger set for himself. His mother said he always talked about be- ing a surgeon. “I realized I wanted to be a doctor when I was in the third grade,” Haltiwanger said. Melanie Free Cecil Haltiwanger Tom O’Connor Una O'Connor Gregg Ogburn Pamela Oken Richard Olsen Brenda Outten Judi Page Barbara Palmer Desi Palmer Gwendolyn Palmer Michael Palmer Rusty Parsons Jewel Paulin Tonya Payne James Pcay Susan Pendleton Scott Pfeiffer Carla Phillips Jeffery Plumley Charles Poore Ron Powers Russ Price Jonathan Priester Geroge Prykel Seniors 109 Andrea Pryor Sara Puffcnbargcr Anne Quattlebaum Steven Rabon Henry Ragle Julie Rambo Mary Rauscher Eric Ray James Reamy Qudetta Reid Elizabeth Rentz Roger Reynolds Corrine Rhodes Renee Ricker Marshall Riddle Matt Riley Audrey Rinkcr Idella Robertson James Robinson Keitha Roseborough Stefani Rosenbeck Scott Ross Tammy Ross Lee Roy son 110 scniors Closer Look: Go To Your Room Senior Scott Kirkman is a little too old to be sent to his room but if he wasn't, he wouldn't mind going because he completed designed and built his room. “The room is made of my personal- ity,” Kirkman said. Most teenagers got slapped for writ- ing on their walls at home, but not Kirkman. A wall full of drawings and graffiti was one of the most interesting features in his room. Another wall was completely brick and painted exactly like the Pink Floyd album The Wall. “Everything I see that I like goes into my room. The 75 milk crates stacked in rows to create a wall and the road and stop signs covering his wall supported his statement. It seems Kirkman's parents would start to wonder if giving their son a room to design on his own was such a good idea after seeing such strange things being carried upstairs. “My parents think it’s great. It’s like my own apartment, so I stay out of their hair. I also think they like the fact that I built the whole thing myself.” Making the attic into a room was no easy task. Kirkman worked for a year installing a ceiling, floors, insulation, walls and electricity. That was just the beginning. Painting and carpeting were also nec- essary. “It was a lot of work, but it was worth it. 1 like the freedom of having my own space. If me and my dad get in a fight, I just go to my room.” Jenny Denton Scott Kirkman BENA Joseph Samuel Donna Sanders Samantha Saunders Danny Scango Ronald Schcrmbeck Tammy Scothorn Richard Sendler Rusty Shanks Christy Sharpe Kimberly Shaw William Shepard Holley Shepherd seniors 111 Cindy Shimmel Deborah Shmaydcy Arscnia Sierra Pat Singleton Ryan Small Michelle Smalley Mark Smerdell David Smith James Smith Jason Smith Kimberly Smith Stacy Smith 112 seniors Closer Look: I Could Do More After senior Nicole Mozie won the Miss South Carolina Black Teen Pageant and took fourth runner-up in the nationals July 20 at Hollywood, California, opportunities came from all directions, she said. “I could do more things in the community and could participate in more activities in the Co- lumbia area. I could express myself in anyway. It gave me a chance to communicate with peo- ple of all ages.” In addition to winning the state pageant, Mo- zic won the most talented and best personality trophies, the achievement award and the Queen trophy. Mozie took her family, friends and her two sponsors, Frcdrica Samuels and Wilamina John- son, with her to California. Samuels saw Mozie in the Miss Spring Valley Pageant and suggested she try for the South Carolina pageant. “She came up and approached me, and she's responsible for what I am today,” Mozie said. Mozie received gifts for winning the pageant, including hair products, clothes, certificates to clothing stores and fast food chains, make-up products and limousine service. Mozie said winning the pageant did not affect the way she acts. “Most people were worried about how I took it. I am still the same but have more confidence about myself. I have a clearer image of my talents. Winning the pageant made me realize 1 have a gift.” The 5’3”, 108 pound, brown-eyed senior said that the experience was worthwhile. “I thought it would be a good idea to see what it's like. I’ve become stronger mentally. It helped me gain self-pride and popularity. Now I'll try anything.” Being a fulltime beauty queen is not Mozie's goal. “I was real happy about what I accomplished, but I don’t wish to continue with pageants now that I've seen what it’s like. Being a queen is just glamorous work, but it’s a strain, and after a while, it doesn’t seem thrilling.” Yvonne Hui Terry Smith Rodney Snipes Chris Sotelo Durant Southern Wendy Stamper Ed Steck James Stephens Karen Stevens Deborah Stiehr Johnny Summcrton Rhonda Swindler Mark Szabo Amy Taylor Vancsa Taylor Karla Tharpe Gina Thornton Stefan Tolan Kit Tomlin Patricia Trapp Jeff Treiber Kevin Tucker Richard Tucker Steve Tull Scott Turney seniors 113 Alton Tyler Jeff Valade Julie Van Valkenburg Richard Villacres Naphaphen Viravan Ravcephorn Viravan Denise Volk Hal Wages Alan Wagner Michael Walker Luther Wallace Patricia Wallace Jeff Waller James Walter Sylvia Walton Robin Ward Randy Warren Teresa Watkins Marvin Watlington Clark Watson Sonya Weathers Susan Welch Todd Wells Julie West 114 scniors Closer Look: She’s Involved Because she was involved in eight school and one outside of school activities, she said she was often asked, “How can you do all that? But senior Stefani Rosenbeck said involve- ment was something she wanted. “Some people ask how I can do all of the activities, but it doesn't bother me. I think peo- ple miss a lot if they don't try to do things and get involved,” Rosenbeck said. Rosenbeck is a member of Anchor club. Or- der of Thor, Explorers, Omega, student council. She is sports editor of the Viking Shield and vice president of the South Carolina Student Associ- ation of Student Councils. Student council convinced Rosenbeck to get involved. “When I was a freshmen, I wasn’t involved. I didn’t think of school as anything except a place to have a good time with friends. As a sopho- more, I was class secretary. It changed my whole attitude, and I wanted to get involved.” Roscnbeck's two favorite activities were stu- dent council and Viking Shield. “The council gives me a chance to meet peo- ple and go places. I also like the newspaper because I’ve found that I love to write, and I never realized that before. I can’t imagine what it would be like without it.” Rosenbeck said that her activities did not cause a problem with her friends. “The clubs and other things take up a lot of my time, but my friends understand. I do spend my weekends out with them so my activities aren't a problem. “The activities don't really affect my grades cither. I need to study though because I'm one of those people who just don’t make it unless I do. I try to do all my homework first to get it out of the way. The Viking Shield takes up most of my time.” The clubs did not ususally interfere with each other, according to Rosenbeck. “One time, I had two meetings at the same time, and I also had to go to work. I ran from one to the other and then to work. It was really hectic. I don't usually have conflicts like that, but I did that day.” Debbie Brown Bill Wcsterman Wendy Whelchcl Steve Whitbcck Kim Wicker Cathy Williams Kim Williams Melanie Williams Tracy Williams Wells Williamson Alzo Wilson Kevin Wilson Robert Wilson seniors 115 Scott Wilson Susan Wilson Tony Wilson Debbie Winbourne Delano Windham Chuck Wooddy Richard Worley Alyson Worthington Laura Yoch Misty Youmans David Youngblood Tammy Zale Marja Zuydhoek 116 seniors Juniors As the summer crept by, the class of '85 looked away from those lazy days and set their sights on the school year ahead of them. This ea- ger and highly spirited group caught the eyes of the other classes by suc- cessfully winning the spirit stick at the second pep rally and by tying the seniors at the RN pep rally. One of the major goals was to beat the sen- iors according to junior Diane Spitzer. “It made us feel as if we had accomplished something which made everyone feel good. Responsi- ble for achieving this goal and many others was the junior house. Accord- ing to Wayne Covert, the key to the successful year was the active part the class sponsor, Mrs. Mack, played in getting things together. The ju- niors also took part in the annual powder puff game where their repre- sentative, Wayne Covert, won first runner-up to the queen title. Sending four people to the Modern Bride and Groom fashion show, organizing the Mr. SV Pageant and sponsoring the Prom, were some of the ways the juniors were recognized for their work. “I really feel good about our class because we stick together and that is what makes things work,” says class secretary Rebecca Humphries. Junior House: (Front) Max Kimpson, l.ynn Buff. Susan Alexander. Kathy Bagcly. Mark Jacobs. Marian Mack. Stewart Collins. Melanie Ponds. Pete Woodard. Arnic Rosenbourgh, Matt Younginer. (Row 2) Linda Ewing. Dina Pitts, Felicia Jones. Pam Martin, Johnny Robertson. Tcnckc Baart. Jcannic Tuitc. Gaye Coleman. Brandi Blaylock. Jennifer Dargan. Lawanda Joseph, Chris Adkinson. Third Row: Chuck Welch. Will Crowley. Diane Spitzer. Jeff Bell. Wayne Covert. Eric Ranft. Linda Gaetan, Jim Best. Curt W illiams. William Lambdin. Johnny Titus, Carmen Hinson. Paula Kendricks. Mamie Arthur. (Back) Susan Kuhnc. Susan Goiscr. Sara Bliss. Stacey Gardener. Connie Jones. Denise Perreault, Dawn Carlton, Gcnny Gahagan. Kylcr Canada. Laura Sharpe. Rebecca Humphries. Julie Profilct, Kelly Humes, Camille Dabney. Vicky Park. Terri Eller. Stephanie Cone, Amanda Powers. Lunch is a good time for meeting with friends, juniors Ben McCollum and Ricco Bates catch up on the morning events. Cheerfully doing the Charleston, junior Rebecca Humphries joins in the Homecoming activities and shows her spirit. juniors 117 Closer Look: He Said One Word He said one word, “south,” and was paid $350. Junior Jim Chesnutt said the word as part of his 30 second role in the CBS mini-series Chiefs November 15. The mini-series was filmed in Chester. “There was money all over the place up there. The movie people from Holly- wood were given houses to stay in, and anyone acting in the thing was given a Lynx car, rented from Charlotte, to drive around in. free.” Along with the money, everything moved fast, according to Chesnutt. “Everything moves at an incredible pace. They packed up a stage and moved it and everybody to a set 20 miles away in 15 minutes. Chesnutt said the set was confusing. “You don't know what’s going to happen until you do it. I went to get a Coke and got yelled at by the director because I wasn't where I was supposed to be. even though 1 didn't know I was supposed to be there. The filming of Chcsnutt’s 30 second scene took more than four hours, ac- cording to Chesnutt. We didn't get any acting directions I 18 juniors before the scene, but Jerry London (di- rector) would yell and just scream di- rections at you on the set. It was really hard on the actors. Chesnutt met acclaimed actors and personalities on the set. “I met London, who directed Shogun last year. He’s very prestigious and one of the best in the business. 1 got to meet Wayne Rogers, who was Trapper John in MASH. We discussed acting princi- ples. He gets emotionally drained on the set, and he's always talking about the strain acting puts on you. “I also got to be good friends with Keith Carridine, whose brother was the lead actor in that old TV series, Kung Fu. “1 got to meet Charlcton Heston and talked to him for about five minutes. He seemed really interested in young actors. He was really pretty human. Chesnutt, who has acted since he was eight, has had other roles. “I pick up a lot of money working for ETV over the summer. They pay me up to $65 a day for parts with lines. I've also done somework on commercials. Steve Burr Jim Chesnutt Teresa Aaron Philip Abbott Belinda Adams Beverly Addison Chris Adkison Brian Albrecht Dicnna Allen Kelley Allen Kevin Anderson Mary Anderson Ned Appcnzeller Mamie Arthur Tinekc Baart Kathy Bagley Amy Barber James Barcntine Melissa Bates Ricco Bates Christine Battle Michael Beachum Claudia Beck Caroline Bell Darell Bell Jeff Bell Chris Bailey Felicia Belton Jodi Berry Frankie Berry Jim Best Dennis Bladen Brandi Blaylock Sara Bliss Steve Boan Scott Boatwright Charles Boleyn David Bonheimer Michelle Bonneville Monica Bookard Troy Brady Kevin Bramlette Althea Branch Debbie Branham Gregg Branham Thomas Branham Cindy Brazell Pamela Brazell Dewaync Braziel Sid Britt Scott Broome Barbara Brown Daren Brown David Brown Frankie Brown Kelvin Brown Kim Brown Joel Brown Last minute memorization for the homecoming pep rally, junior Tony Cape goes over his final lines for the junior presentation. Miss Congeniality, junior Nancy Maples, sings “Happy Talk from South Pacificin the Miss Spring Valley pageant on November 16, 1983. juniors l 19 Lynn Buff Glen Buie Kelley Burdel Troy Burgess Steve Burr Julie Butterfield Joe Byerly John Byrn George Byrnes Tracy Caldwell Mary Ann Callahan Kyler Canada Kitt Canada Stephanie Canders Gary Cannon Mattie Canzater Dawn Carlton Donna Carroll Ken Carter Michelle Carter Traci Carter Leslie Carter Tracy Chavis Jim Chesnutt Dineen Chicklo Shelley Christian Beverly Clark Valerie Clark Taking a break from busy Saga work schedule, junior Laura Sharpe smiles for “The Goober.” As flapper girls in the homecoming parade, juniors Paula Kendrick and Carmen Hinson ride on the 20’s float in the judging contest. 120 juniors Angela Cohen Gaye Coleman Lacy Coleman Mark Collins Stewart Collins Shawn Coleman Stephanie Cone Shirley Conner Beverly Corley Mikki Corley Tanya Corley Ashley Cornelius Valerie Couch David Coulter Paula Coutsos Wayne Covert Jerry Crosby Will Crowley Antoinette Cummings Camille Dabney Lisa Daniels Ann Darby Jennifer Dargan Kelvin Davis Tetia Davis Danny Deal Andrea Derrick Kerri Derrick Closer Look: Jim Dillon We Advised The Junior Jim Dillon said that being a member of the Governor’s Youth Advi- sory Council (GYAC) made him more aware of issues in the state and gave him a chance to develop leadership skills he would not have developed else- where. “It makes me more aware of what's going on in government. I understand the government better.” Dillon was one of 12 students select- ed from the state to serve on GY AC. “I was really happy. I was chosen by the people, and I looked forward to be- ing on the council. I wanted to do some- thing helpful.” The GY AC was divided into three committees which dealt with issues that concerned youth. “We advised the Governor on issues concerning youth. I was on an educa- tion committee, which talked about the quality of education and things like merit pay, teacher's salaries and estab- Governor lishment of advanced placement pro- grams. “The Governor does not attend the meetings, but he docs pay attention to the council. More attention has been paid to GY AC since Riley has been in office.” Dillon said he is concerned with South Carolina’s rank in education. “I think something has to be done about the state being 49 in education. I hope that through GY AC, I can have some affect on the affairs in South Carolina.” Dillon’s parents were pleased that he was selected for GY AC. “We’re proud of him. We think it’s a real honor,” Sue Dillon, his mother, said. Dillon said serving on GY AC gave him a greater respect for the state and the council in general. Cathy Austin juniors 121 Closer Look: It Wasn’t What She Expected Junior Kim Fuzessy said she did not want to leave her home in Montreal to come to live in South Carolina. “I didn't want to move down here. I was scared because I knew it was going to be hard to adapt. Fuzessy said she knew she was going to change as soon as she arrived in South Carolina last year. She says the people did not act the way she expected them to. The thing I noticed were that the people were so friendly. People waved to you on the street even if they didn’t know you. She said she liked the emphasis the school placed on education. I don’t think I would have had much career opportunity if I had stayed in Canada. Down here I want to make something of myself. The teachers stress achievement. Pride was another thing Fuzessy no- ticed. At the Excellence assembly when the student body was told to stand for the national anthem, 1 felt out of place because 1 didn’t know the words or any- thing. I was looking around seeing peo- ple putting their hearts into it. I felt great pride that Americans felt pride about their country. I felt sad because some Canadians really don’t care. Fuzessy said adjusting to the disci- pline code has been the hardest thing. We didn’t have regulations at the school I came from. You could skip class much easier because there was no discipline. If a person was absent, teachers didn’t expect a note from the doctor. People in Canada are geared more to metropolitan life than the people of Co- lumbia, according to Fuzessy. The people were more aware of hap- penings in the world. Fuzessy said she did not think Can- ada was better than the United States or that the United States is better than Canada. I like to visit different places. Can- ada is a great place to visit, but I don’t think I'd go back to live there. Melanie Free Kim Fuzessy Sabrena Digby Jim Dillon Laura Dowey Donna Doxie Donald Dunn Tim Earglc Calli Ann Edwards Terri Eller Tricia Eller Scott Ellis Mike Emmer Linda Ewing Tim Fame Michelle Flelton Roger Fleming Andy Fletcher Andy Free Melanie Free Wayne Freeman Kim Frick Andrew Fuller Kim Fuzessy James Gadson Linda Gaetan Genny Gahagan Elizabeth Gaines Mary Galvin Stacey Gardner 122 juniors Charlene Geiger Lavetta Geiger Tariq Ghaffar David Gibson Kyle Gibson James Gillespie Bret Ginn Dianne Glover Carmelita Goines Susan Goiser Darren Golightly Michelle Gonzalez Wendy Graham Roxann Grant Hosea Grant Brian Gray Wanda Green Carmen Greene Mike Greene Harold Griffin Troy Griffin Tara Griffin Alan Gulledge Donald Gurganious April Hall Beverly Hamilton Randy Harmon Coley Harmon juniors 123 Glenn Hart Kristina Hartley John Hartwell Tami Hatchell John Hatfield Melinda Havird Todd Hcidcnrcich Todd Heronemus Richard Hegwood David Higgins Carmen Hinson Stuart Holwadcl Shunta Houston Dean Hoyle Scott Hudson Kelly Humes Rebecca Humphries Robert Jackson Danny Jackson Barry Jacobs Jeff Jacobs Mark Jacobs Tracy James Jeff Jeffers Mark Jeffers Vicky Jefferson Raymond Jeter Michian Johnson Filled with excitement, senior Lisa Hall and junior Carmclita Goincs wail for the homecoming parade to begin. We have to do what? Juniors Gayc Coleman and Rebecca Humphries and sophomore Brandy Rucker and Jenny Denton listen to instructions from senior Elpidio l.in-Justiano on decorating the commons for Christmas. 124 juniors Closer Look: She Broke The Record Junior Susan Goiser started running only occasionally to keep in shape but ended up breaking the school record for the 5k twice this year. “I had been running a little so that I could run in the Valley Run. I did pretty well in that race, and after the race Coach Lempesis came up to me and asked me if I'd be interested in joining the women’s cross country team. Goiser began running more often and joined the team in the fall. “Preparing for a meet was hard at first. I ran hard everyday after school, and when I got home I wouldn't eat because 1 was so exhausted. I lost a few pounds because I wasn't eating a lot. but I soon regained my appetite and average weight of 97 pounds. The only problem I have ever had was a shin splint which was very painful.” After the first five meets, Goiser became the team's number one runner and began shooting for a new school record. “When I finally broke the school record, I couldn't believe it. My first reaction was, ‘I can't believe I did this.'” Goiser attributed much of her success to her coach, Catherine Lempesis, and to her parents. “Coach Lempesis provides us with a lot of encourage- ment and motivation. We respect her because we know she runs and wins, and we know she understands what we're going through.” “The support of my parents has also meant a lot. The last race I was in it was raining very hard. As I was running on the course. I looked over and saw my mother standing in the pouring rain cheering me on. That really made me feel good.” Goiser also said teamwork helped her running. “Cross country is really a team sport. We have several rituals before the meet. We huddle together, say the Lord's prayer and then scream. This really gets us ex- cited before the meet. During the meet we position our- selves so that we can encourage each other, and we plan running strategies.” Goiser has set her goals for next year. “My number one goal is to break my own record again by running the 5k in 17 minutes. I also want the team to do better at state.” John Suggs David Johnson Connie Jones Felicia Jones Dennis Jones Lawanda Joseph Herman Keller Suzanne Kemp Paula Kendrick James Kihn Max Kimpson Lloyd King Mike Kirk With a little assistance from a friend, Eric Hare limps away from his cross country meet. juniors 125 Mike Klein Amy Knierim David Koon Kathy Krouse Susan Kuhne Lisa Lackey Neal Lacy David Lagle William Lambdin Marie Langley Jodie Lanier Jimmy Larsen Diane Lee James Lee Joe Lee Roger Lemacks Barbara Leonard Craig Lippincott Cecil Lloyd Scott Lomas Nancy Maples Eric Martin Pam Martin Kathy Masek Scott Massey Raul Matawaran Susie Maury Vondia MaCann Closer Look: It’s My First Love It started with a phone call from a friend. “I was shocked. Angela Dunn, one of my teammates, called and told me she got a letter that said Rosie Carlton, she and I had a chance to tryout for Junior Olympic basketball. She was laughing on the telephone after she told me. She was real cool about it, sophomore Julis Jones said. Jones then received a letter which included an application. She sent it back and a week later received a letter with the date of the tryouts, March 17. “It was the first letter I had gotten about basketball. I had to hurry up and read it even though I knew what it was. When the day of the tryouts arrived, Jones drove to Columbia with her mother. “I was nervous. There were lots of other girls just as competitive as me there. I had butterflies. One part of me wanted to back out, but the other part said, ‘Go for it.’ Girls from all over South Carolina were there. “I loosened up and played my kind of ball. I was satisfied with the way I played. There were a lot of good girls. You had to be top notch just to play against them.” She made a team and that summer it came in fourth in the nation with a 5-2 record. “I learned a lot from the coaches. They helped me with basketball skills. Each coach was like a coach and a friend mixed together. Playing against players who were better than me was also a good learning experience. “I don’t know if I’ll play again next year. It depends on how I feel, but I was proud to be the only Spring Valley girl in my age group to go to nationals this year. I was proud to represent Spring Valley and South Carolina at the na- tional competition. Jones said that she could deal with it if she could never play basketball again but that dealing with it would be hard. I reckon I could handle it, but it would be like an empty hole. It’s my first love. Danielle Howie Julie Jones 126 juniors Florence McCants Pat McCarthy Tommy McDaniel Wanda McGuirt Angela McKnight George Meares William Mcdlin Erika Miller Rich Miller Tommy Miller Wayne Miller William Miller Jeff Mius Kevin Mills Stephan Mitchell Dan Mivins Ken Mixon Donna Monahan Suzanne Moore Jeff Moores Rob Morris Bcnjie Morrison Marian Murphy Andy Mylandcr Robert Nelson Jay Nettles Lynn Neville Chris Numberger With advice from Jim Thigpen, junior Jim Chestnut makes sure his lines arc perfected for the opening night of the fall play “Lone Star.” As junior Brian Rhodarmer takes a break, junior Jcannie Tuitc and senior Sara Puffcnbarger continue to decorate the commons for Christmas. juniors 127 Having a chal. junior David Laglc and sophomore Charlene Rochefort spend their lunches in Mr. Thig- pen's room. Working after school, junior Malt Youngincr and sophomore Alison W'all help decorate the commons with many student council members to prepare for the holiday season. Dale Nunn Pat O’Connor Ronald Odom Donna Osburn Maja Osterman Vickie Park McKcvin Patton Darlene Payton Denise Perreault Richard Petrin David Pfaehler Dina Pitts Sandy Ponds . Melanie Ponds Melandie Portce Amanda Powers Darrell Price Dexter Price Julie Profilet Elizabeth Puchala Billy Purvis Wesley Rabon Erica Rapak Michael Randall Errol Ranft Erie Ranft Hal Reed Robert Reid 128 juniors Closer Look: 9,695 Pieces Of Cardboard Craig Lippincott Nine thousand six hundred and nine- ty-five pieces of cardboard, no bigger than a standard playing card, valued at $565. Jlinior Craig Lippincott has collected baseball cards since he was in elemen- tary school. His most expensive card is a Dale Murphy, Atlanta Braves outfielder, 1977 rookie card he bought for 10 cents. It is now worth more than $10. “My collection isn’t based on the more expensive cards. It’s more spread out.” Lippincott started collecting cards while he lived in Germany. He ordered the cards through a magazine. Baseball cards were not sold in Germany, ac- cording to Lippincott. “I started collecting for the love of baseball and the knowledge of the play- ers and the game. I get enjoyment from gaining knowledge of the players.” His collection caused one problem at home, according to Susan Lippincott, his mother. “Most of his drawer space is for his cards and not his cloth- ing.” Lippincott said he feels no pressure from his parents about his collection. “My parents really haven’t told me to stop collecting yet. It’s my money, and I can spend it as I want to.” Money is the most important factor in baseball card collecting, according to Lippincott. “ If you’re going to collect, you should have a lot of money.” Lippincott was born in Los Angeles, and his family influenced him to pull for the L.A. Dodgers, according to Lip- pincott. “I was born in a pro L.A. atmo- sphere. If you start asking me questions about the Dodgers, I can answer them.” He has attended two Dodger games and has a ball autographed by the en- tire 1977 Dodger team. “I got the signatures while I was at the Dodger training camp at Myrtle Beach. I really wouldn’t want to sell the ball. If I did, I’d make the person pay at least $25, probably more.” Casey Alexander Doug Rcyolds Jamie Reyolds Ricky Reynolds Cindy Rhoades Brian Rhodarmer Robert Ricks John Robertson Darline Rochefort Michele Rogers Maurice Rose Andrea Roseborough Leah Ross Peter Rothenbcrger Danny Samuel Tom Schwipd Amy Sekulich Robin Sessions Beth Shackelford Christie Shackelford Laura Sharpe Larry Sharpe Barbara Shelley LaVerne Simmons Karen Simpkins Earl Simpson Mike Sinclair Tony Singletary Susan Sizemore juniors 129 Alice Shealy Libby Sloan David Smith Joe Smith Marc Smith Melissa Smith Todd Smith Jacqueline Spearman Diane Spitzer Henry Stamper Allen Starkman Ruth Steele Slaying after school, juniors Dina Pitts, Amanda Pow- ers. Tineke Baari and Mrs. Mack blow up balloons to be released at the outdoor assembly. Closer Look: Mary Anderson Captivating Project After four full weekends at the University of South Caro- lina library, junior Mary Anderson began a science project which she says will take two and a half years to complete. Anderson began the project in the second semester of her sophomore year and spends two hours a week in the lab. The project, requiring intense concentration and large amounts of mathematical work, is the analyzation of a nickel complex. “I didn't know it would be so captivating. I gel more and more excited about it. I'm getting to know a lot more about chemistry, Anderson said. The uncertainty of results was one of the main problems in conducting a project of this nature, according to Ander- son. Caroline Bowers, chemistry teacher, assisted Anderson as advisor and director. A project of this magnitude shows dedication and deter- mination are present in a student. It’s good to get a feel for something that is unknown. The experience of independent- ly doing a project can lead to career interests, Bowers said. Anderson said she was considering attending Harvard or the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 1 haven't decided between medicine and engineering. 1 prefer the medical profession but also like biochemical engineering. I think this project will show colleges that 1 apply to that I am diligent, well-rounded and know how to work on my own, Anderson said. Anderson’s hobbies include tennis and reading. Anderson was involved in Junior Academy of Science, Latin Club, Mu Alpha Theta and was a member of the debate team and the math team. Advanced placement (AP) biology, pre-calculus, AP his- tory, English 111 Honors and honors physics were the course Anderson enrolled in this year. Brian Mngarglc 130 juniors At the outdoor pep rally, the spring sports players were introduced and the band performed its state competition routine. Junior Brooks Williams shows his spirit. juniors 131 Michelle Stcnhouse Paulette Stephan Leslie Stiltner John Suggs Wayne Swygert Blaine Temple Brenda Thigpen Erin Thigpen Donny Thomas Johnny Titus Stephen Todd Kim Toliver Jepsy Trapp Bill Trapp Rhonda Trcwhclla Jeannie Tuite Cliff Turner Troy Turnipseed Vivian Ulmer David Vick Cynthia Walker Erika Walker Amanda Ward Curtis Ward Steven Washington Curt Watlington Lisa Watson Hugh Watts Marcie Watts Gwyndolyn Weathers Chuck Welsh Mark Wenzel Trae West Jon Whitbeck Allison Wicker Alan Wilcox Curt Williams Brooks Williams Tom Williams Jennifer Wise Lynda Wolf Anthony Woodard Chris Wooddy Debra Woog Danielle Woolfolk Jochen Wunn Wayne Yang Mike Young Matt Younginer Setting up for a volley, Tarig Ghaffar enjoys playing tennis on the boy’s team. Ghaffar and the team were seen at Parklane Tennis Center during the spring. Escorted by junior Andrew Fuller, Gcnny Gahagan was one of seventeen contestants presented at the homecoming football game. 132 juniors Sophomores “Almost there” describes the kind of year the sophomore class has had. They have come close to winning various spirit competitions in pep rallies and lunch activities. “We have been giving 100% effort in everything we've done,” sopho- more president Brandy Rucker said. The efforts put forth by the class were apparent in pep rallies. “I think our best pep rally was the Richland Northeast one in which our best theme was ‘butcher the Cavs.’ We collected money in butcher aprons all week. It was lots of fun, said Daphne Litchford sophomore house member. The homecoming float tied third with the juniors. The sophomores’ theme was “Diamonds need help.” Since their day was the 60’s, they put a model of the Beatles on the float and played their hit song, “Help, I Need Somebody.” “Some people arc upset about this year. I feel we did the best with what we had. We have strong leadership ability and next year I think we will come back strong,” said Rucker. Sophomore House: (front) Renee Brown. Laurie Sherer. Sally Jones. (Row 2) Melanie Jones. Gayle Sims. Brenda Mack. I.ora Podcll. Anthony Livoti. Peter Rutledge. Sabra Coward. Donna Stinncttc. (Row 3) Robin Templeton. Loco Nelson. Daphne Litchford. Jeff Dailey. Celeste Sean. Lisa Deavenport. Brian Margargle. Sylvio Lin-Justiniano. Kalcna Hammock. (Back) Betty Nelson, Doug Schooler. Kellie Sharpe. Andrea Raylc, Tammy Blumbcrg, Amanda Martin. Brandy Rucker. Jenny Denton. Debbie Bryant. Rated superior in competition. Brandy Rucker and Charlene Rochefort were two main characters in the play “Laundry and Bourbon. Watching the distance of his throw. Brian Settle puts his strongest effort into it. sophomore divider 133 Closer Look: He’s Always Around Sophomore George Brown said he hardly ever left school before 6 p.m. “After school is out. I'm still there until around 6 p.m. Three times a week I have wrestling practice and a match every Thursday. During marching sea- son, I have band rehearsal, Brown said. Brown played the saxophone in the Viking Band and was a member of the rifles, student council and Citizen's Ad- visory Council. “I really enjoy my activities. I joined band because I'd seen it march and de- cided I'd like to do it, too. I started out just playing with the rifle until I found I liked it. I tried out for rifle and made it. “I also wanted to be in a sport. Foot- ball was out if I wanted to be in band, and I’m not sure I'm that good at base- ball or basketball, so 1 joined wres- tling. The Citizens Advisory Council met once a month and gave reports to W. Ben Nesbit, principal, and the district office to help the district understand the school's needs, according to Brown. “In student council, I was on two committees. One was to ask restaurants to set up booths at the Spring Bazaar. I was on the committee for the Spring Fling, too. Brown said that his activities caused a few conflicts. “In wrestling, we had to get into shape by running, doing push-ups and other exercises. Band cut into a lot of that time because of the after school rehearsals. Most of his friends were in band and in the other activities so he was not away from them, according to Brown. Brown said he wants to major in pre- med at Boston Medical School. Even though none of his activities will help him with his major. Brown said that he will continue being active in them. Debbie Brown Gary Abell Charles Adams David Adcock Tracy Adkins Casey Alexamder Paula Alcwine Ronald Alford Monica Allen Ricky Allen Chris Alti Todd Alti Barry Altman Victor Altman Gcniene Andes Johnny Aragon Cathy Austin Tim Bagley Kristina Bailey Jennifer Barber Tommy Barry Cissy Baskin Jacqulinc Bass Chris Bcachum Thad Bell Sandra Bell Brett Bcllino Keith Bcnggio Robert Bercnds 134 sophomorcs Taking time out from their busy schedules, sopho- mores Melanie Free and Gregg Martin are part of the state championship band. Placing third in the homecoming float competition, sophomores Renee Brown and Brandy Rucker share a ride with the Beatles. Paul Berrian Steve Berter Kimberly Bickar Rick Bircher Stephanie Bishop Martin Bjontegard Bitsi Blaylock Tammy Blumberg Missy Bodiford Kenny Bogart Katherine Bollar Angela Boyd Tracy Branham Jennifer Breihan Mike Brcntlinger Kim Brimson Rodney Brinkley Ann-Marie Broome Phillip Broome Barbara Brown Debbie Brown George Brown Renee Brown Debbie Bryant Matt Buffum Billy Burchell Ronnie Burgess Carol Burke sophomores 135 Sherrie Burroughs Linda Butterfield Laverne Byrd Charles Canzater Tony Cape Kim Carilli Bob Carson Parker Carter Kitty Cary Brian Casey Alissa Cash Nancy Causey Melissa Chambers Karen Chavis Denise Chavis Charles Chessick Scott Chewning Cherie Chibbaro Andrena Clark Lewis Clark Tim Clinton Bernard Cook David Cook Melissa Cooper Rob Cooper Susan Cooper Brandon Corbett Timothy Corley Helping the actors learn their lines, sophomore David Frisch calls out the lines during practices for the play, “Laundry and Bourbon.” 136 sophomores Closer Look: She Teaches Piano One day a week for the last year sophomore Monica Gallo- way taught piano. “I had only taken piano for three years when my teacher said, ‘How would you like to teach?' I liked the idea, and my parents were flattered. They were all for it. They thought it would be good for me, but they were concerned that teaching would interfere with school.” The hardest part of teaching was when a student had not practiced, according to Galloway. ‘‘Sometimes I have a hard time getting the point across to my students, especially the youngest. It’s also very hard to hold back my frustration when my students haven’t practiced their songs.” A good piano player has a desire to learn, is eager, has goals to reach and has a respect for any kind of music, even if he doesn’t like it, according to Galloway. ‘‘A good piano player has expression. It is something within himself he can express in his music to release tension, or if he’s happy, he can express it. Many great composers led tragic lives, and you can see it in their music. We owe it to the composers to put expression in their music.” Galloway has played piano for four years, but she was never forced to take piano lessons. ‘‘My mom always said, ‘I’m not gonna make you play.’ In fourth grade I had a desire to learn, and a few years later I got serious about it. I play the piano even if I’ve already practiced. I can sit down and play something I enjoy.” Galloway has played in church, recitals, weddings and in a pageant. ‘‘I’d like to perform. I feel I could be good at it. I’d love to play in an orchestra. It’s always been a dream of mine.” In Galloway’s spare time, she listened to music, taught herself to play the guitar, cooked, sewed, cross-stitched, wrote and babysat. ‘‘I really love to write, and I babysit a lot. I love kids.” Galloway was an A-B student. She took Algebra II High, English II Honors, alert mentorship, typing, Latin II and French I and wants to be a psychiatrist. ‘‘I don’t want to teach piano as a career, but I would like a degree in music.” Allison Rogers Sabra Coward Shannon Crutchfield Christy Cummings Aretha Cunningham Charlene Cunningham Jerry Dail Jeff Daily Anna Darazs Stuart Dargan Admiring her babies,” sophomore Karen Osbourne participates in a sociology project designed to Mr. Wages to teach students about parenthood. sophomores 137 James Dasho Sara Davis Michelle Davis Devon Dawson Sandy Dawson Tyrone Dean Lisa Davenport Kim Deen Lilly DeGracia Hope Dennis Jennifer Denton Matt Derr Hope Derrick Irving Dial Nancye Dibble Tracy Dixon Christi Dodds Dave Dolge Mary Douglass Eric Dover Catherine Dunn Elbert Dunn Pat Dunning Lance Franklin Caroline Farr Susan Edmiston Clair Edwards Jeff Elder Closer Look: The Thrill Kept Her Singing The thrill of performing in front of an audience kept her singing, according to sophomore Linda Butterfield. “I get a very special feeling when I get in front of an audience. It makes me feel good inside to see people in the audience smiling because I know our singing is affecting people's feelings. I get excited thinking our singing will make people feel good.” Butterfield attended a summer cho- ral workshop at the University of South Carolina (USC) last summer and hopes to attend it until she graduates. The workshop was directed by Arpad Duraz, USC choral director. “I’m glad I got to work with Dr. Duraz. Fie helped me learn to listen to my part better and develop my voice.” Butterfield’s father and sister also sing. Her father is the song leader at their church. “I started singing because my family sings. I guess I wanted to follow in their footsteps. My sister and I used to sing for my parents at Christmas time,” But- terfield said. “I think singing is a chance for Linda to broaden her horizons. If she enjoys singing. I think it’s something she should do,” David Butterfield, Linda's father, said. Although Butterfield did not plan to go into a career in singing, she said singing has been beneficial. ”1 use singing as an outlet for my emotions. If I'm upset when I go into chorus, I always know I’ll feel better when I’m finished because it gives me a chance to let out my frustrations and calm me down.” Her interest in singing has given her a chance to perform with the Viking Singers at the Spring Valley country club, at graduation and during assem- blies and with the pops group at Colum- bia College for the Miss Spring Valley pageant. Celeste Scar Linda Butterfield 138 sophomorcs Cleve Ellison Victor Ellison Mike Epperson Waylon Eargle Melissa Erwin Curtis Evans Gina Farley Katheryn Fennell Trina Fentress Eric Feuerstein Shane Fickling Sean Fink Michael Fink Eric Fleming LeVon Fleming Phillip Florence Darrel Folse Vanett Fore Bryan Franklin Jules Free Guy Freeland Kim Frick Allen Frierson Willie Frierson David Frisch Elizabeth Gabel Christy Gahagan Monica Galloway Taking it easy for awhile. Roger Rcyonalds. Jenny Denton. Jeff Bell, and Laura Rhodarmer relax while on the Pawleys Island trip with student council. Concentrating on what is at hand, sophomore Julie Jones was one of the members of the volleyball team that won in the region tournament. sophomores 139 Building a sand castle, sophomore Laurie Shcrcr and freshman Melissa Miller, have fun on the beach at Pawleys Island. Mitchell Ganis Catherine Gantt Stan Gardner Terry Gibbs Mike Gibis Kassi Gillette Kim Ginsberg James Glover Kandyss Goad Randall Goforth Angela Goodman George Gordon Steven Goss Barry Greene Reggie Green Tonya Greene Eric Gregory Tammy Grogan Kellie Gross Brian Buerriero Christy Gunnell Marion Gunter Julie Haggard Mark Hairston James Hammond Leigh Hammock Charles Hamrick Allen Hancock 140 sophomores Hunting Changed His Life Closer Look: Adam Roberson Sitting still in the forest not making a sound may not sound like fun, but to sophomore Adam Roberson, it’s ev- erything. “It gets me through the week. It gives me something to look forward to. I’m a very private person. That’s one of the reasons I like to hunt because you can sit and think by yourself. Roberson said. Roberson made friends through hunting. “I’ve made a lot of friends through hunting, but I've also lost some friends. When I’m with friends, I talk about hunting so friends who don't hunt get bored easily. I find with nonhunters I don't have much to talk about. Hunting changed his life. “Before I started to hunt, I wanted to be a vet. Since I started hunting, my life plans have changed. Now I want to be a forest ranger. Hunting was something Roberson was brought up with. “I had hunting in my blood. All my family on my mother’s side hunt. I started when I went to my cousins’ and they taught me to hunt. The first thing I ever shot was a little bird. I felt very guilty because it was a nongamc bird, but now it’s second nature. Tineke Buart Ryan Hanna Kyle Hare Deirdrc Hart Doug Hartley Michelle Hartman Robbie Haynes Valerie Hemily Charles Henning Dan Hernandez Thomas Herndon Dena Hertz Buffy Higgins Gary Hill Robert Hillman Vicki Hinnant Steven Hixon Suzy Horne Danielle Howie Jeffery Hudson Jerome Hudson Melony Hudson Tish Huffstetler Yvonne Hui Shannon Humes Doug Hyatt Tabethia Irby Kcnyatta Jackson Tammy Jacobs sophomores 141 Troy Jacobs Phoebe Jamison Tammy Jeffers Valeric Jennings Marie Johnikin Bobby Johnson Dana Johnson Clay Johnson Robert Johnson Ron Johnson David Johnston Gail Jones Looking tough, sophomore Bryan Franklin watches his fellow J.V. team members pull off another victory. Closer Look: The Drug Is Theater The effect is a high. The drug is theater. Sophomore Charline Rochefort has been hooked on theater since the fifth grade. “I love acting because I get to be a different person, I get to find out what different people are like. I can understand peo- ple better.” Rochefort has had parts in elementary school plays, but she said her biggest role was Elizabeth, a pregnant girl, in the play Laundry and Bourbon. “I think my biggest and most difficult role was being Eliza- beth. 1 didn't really know what was going on in her head. Jim Thigpen (drama instructor) told me how to feel by giving me an example, something 1 could relate to. He told me to think how I would feel if my boyfriend ran out on me, leaving me alone and pregnant. I got the hang of it. “At my first audition I was very, very nervous and hopeful and scared to death, but when it came to my first performance, I was more nervous than I ever felt in my entire life, and it felt good.” Although theater demanded time and devotion, it did not interfere with Rochefort's personal life, according to Roche- fort. “It's very, very time consuming. When I'm preparing myself for a play. I'll practice every chance 1 get, usually 30 minutes a day plus practice at school, but I've got the time and my parents arc supportive. My parents are just as excited as I am about my acting Rochefort said she will take drama in college, but theater will not be a career. “1 11 continue in theater through college, but I'm not going into it. Maybe I'll do some town theater plays. Of course, if the opportunity comes I won't pass it up Experience in dealing with others was one thing she gained from acting, according to Rochefort. “In acting you get experience with people. My main interest, to be a registered nurse, requires the ability to deal with people. Acting will help develop my potential. Kim Fuzcssy 142 sophomorcs Julie Jones Melanie Jones Sally Jones Linda Jordan Tathetra Joseph Amy Joye Tiffany Joye Clint Karamath Janie Keels Bernadette Kelly Melissa Kelly Denise Kiernan Richard Kirkland Michael Kuti Pat Lannigan Brad Langhans Stacy Lawhorn Jeffery Lawrence Dana Lee Michael Lee Michael Lehman Beth Leslie Jennifer Lester Sylvio Lin-Justiniano Vivian Lin Daphene Litchford Anthony Livoti Janis Lomas Allhough the Pawley's Island workshop emphasizes working with groups. Sophomore Gayle Sims and junior Jennifer Dargan find time to rest alone. Pawley’s Island workshop meant lots of planning for activities by student council members and advisors: Buddy Sanders, Lyndon Cannon. Kellie Sharpe, Mr. Ncsbit, Kit Tomiin, Audrey Rinkcr, Laura Rho- darmer. and Chris Hartman. 143 Tonya Lomas Kenny Lorene Claudia Lorka Dean Mabc Brenda Mack Brian Magargle Michael Maicrle Greg Mancini Amanda Martin Greg Martin Sherry Martin Patricia Marvin Rene Matawaran Ben McCollum Richard McConnell Richard McKay Andre McKelvin James McKeown Cole McKinney Jamie McKnight Sean McLean Kenion Melvin John Miles Beth Miller William Milling Laura Mills Meredith Mitchell Sonia Molinary Looking at the overhead projector, Lora Podcll, Re- becca Humphries, and Denise Pcrrault get ideas, hints, and assignments from Mrs. Buddin and com- mittee chairmen during the workshop at Pawleys Is- land. Practicing her techniques for the disc throw, Patricia Marvin prepares to give it her best shot. 144 sophomorcs Johnny Monroe Carol Moore Penny Moore Trey Moore Mike Morgan Tony Morgan Jamie Morris Kathy Mosley Terry Moyer Davette Mozie Laura Neal Betty Nelson Darren Nelson Loco Nelson Rebecca Nelson Steven Neubaum Hallie Newell Megan O'Connor Tammy Odom Amy Olsen Karen Osburn Noel Osterland Lee Outlaw Susan Owens Deborah Padgett Mike Padgett Michael Palma Sheila Palmer Closer Look: Peter Rutledge Theatre Relieves Pressures Sophomore Peter Rutledge said working in the theater can develop one's character and provide a medium of expression. Rutledge appeared in the play On Golden Pond in November, playing the role of Billy, a young boy. The play ran for two weeks at Town Theater in Co- lumbia. Rutledge, drumline captain, said he has always had an interest in the fine arts. “I've wathced plays down at Town Theater since sixth grade, and I felt it would be a lot of fun and something different. Rutledge said acting can be a good outlet for anxiety and personal feelings. “The theater is important to me be- cause it is a way to relieve the pressures of school. I've learned you need some- thing else besides school. Acting is such an expressive type of artwork, and it got me more interested in theater. That ex- pressiveness will help me to deal with people better. On the average, Rutledge spent 20 hours each week at the theater rehears- ing or memorizing lines, according to Rutledge. “You have to accept the fact that everything else you want to do will be based around what you do at the the- ater. The time spent on theater is a lot of hours. There's just no time. Getting home and trying to do homework was hopeless. Rutledge said he is now interested in the technical aspect of theater and would like to see if theater is an area he would like to pursue in the future. Brian Magargle sophomores 145 Closer Look: She Collects Perfume Sophomore Celeste Sear has collect- ed perfume and perfume bottles since she was 11 years old. “I have always liked to wear per- fume. I love the smell. The kind I wear usually depends on what mood I'm in or how I’m dressed,” Sear said. Sear displays her collection of 30 bot- tles on her dresser from smallest to lar- gest. '‘My favorite bottle of perfume would have to be Oscar de la Renta. I like it especially since it was given to me by my mother.” Sear said she started her collection because she loves the smell. She started with samples and by asking for perfume on special occasions. ‘Tve received most of my perfume as gifts. I even have some bottles from Paris and the Bahamas given to me by my father and aunt. 1 don’t have any special kinds I collect, but I do like to collect perfume because it gives me a goal.” 4Tve never seen someone enjoy per- fume as much as Celeste. She really enjoys collecting and wearing it,” Adele Sear, Celeste's mother, said. Christy Cummings Celeste Scar Michelle Patrick Lisa Paul Travis Peake Steve Pearson Robby Perry Judy Pcay Marjorie Phillips Rhonda Phillips Lora Podcll Lori Posey Jerry Pressley James Prezioso Renee Price Chris Puffcnbargcr Brandon Pugh Brcnnon Pugh Grace Quattlebaum Robert Rabon Brian Raines Jamie Ray Andrea Raylc Renee Richardson Tammy Riddle Adam Robertson Elizabeth Roberts Sean Roberts Andy Robertson Terry Roberts 146 sophomorc.s Fellow cross country teammates, sophomores Loco Nelso and Jackie Bass arc conversing their strategics for the meet. Showing their chccrlcading potential, the powder puff cheerleaders build a pyramid during the half time activities. Mike Robinson Ginny Robison Charling Rochefort Kim Rodman Allison Rogers Angie Ross Jeff Ross Lori Ross Brandy Rucker John Rust Peter Rutledge William Rybar Kim Sabb Paul Sabo Marry Samuels Amber Sanders Will Sarvis Eve Sauls Jimmy Sauls Shannon Savage Todd Schermbeck Susan Schnell Doug Schoolar Wendy Schwarzcr Larry Scott Celeste Scar Brian Settle Kellie Sharpe sophomores 147 Laurie Sherer Cindy Simmons John Simmons Willie Simmons Allen Simpson Gayle Sims Regina Sinclair Michael Sloan Bruce Smalley Michele Smart Stephanie Smart Michael Smith Michelle Smith Brenda Snow Jeff Snyder Noevarene Somob Christi Statts Kellie Stamm Amy Starr Jeff Steck Shannon Stead Lil Stevenson Donna Stinnette Luchanna Stokes Susan Stowell Donnie Suber Chris Sullivan Elizabeth Sutton 14X sophomorcN During girl's tennis practice at Parklanc Tennis Center sopho- more Renee Price follows through on her serve. Closer Look: CAFE DFV1V Stephanie Smart Sophomore Stephanie Smart saw punk dress in Madrid, ate food she couldn't recognize in France and saw the Rome she had heard about in Latin when she spent four weeks in Europe last summer. Of the three places she visited — France, Rome and Ma- drid, Smart said she liked Rome the best. “I loved Rome the best because I learned about it in Latin. I even got to walk on the Via Sacra and the Latin Forum. Smart visited seven chateaux (castles) in France. “They were neat. It was fun to imagine 1 was living there or something. Europe was definitely different, according to Smart. “Every time I looked around I’d think there’s got to be someplace in the United States that looks like this. In Amer- ica, people like to be on time. Over there, if they were within an hour, they thought they were doing good. The food was neat, though a lot of times I didn’t know what I was eating. One cafe where Smart ate boasted that “so many Americans eat here you're sure to see someone you know,’’ according to Smart. The language difference was a problem Smart had to face. “I wanted to take something back to a store in Paris. No one spoke English except one lady who was dowrn a few stories. I finally gave up. It made me mad. Getting the car into France was interesting. We didn't know how to speak French, and the travel agency didn’t know how to speak English. Money was a difficult part of the trip, according to Smart. “You didn’t have any idea of how much you were spending.” Beth Roberts Joann Tarbrake Don Taylor Katrina Temple Robin Templeton Pat Terry Rodney Thompson Marikarine Titus Scottie Todd Michelle Tracey Heyward Trapp Ken Tribble Rusty Tucker “It’s Raining Men.” During talent competition at the Miss Spring Valley Pageant, sophomore Stephanie West makes a hard routine look easy. 149 Nadine Turner Jodi Upton Den Viravan Brent Wahl Pam Waldrop George Walker James Walker Alison Wall Carol Wells Andy West Stephanie West Lisa Whitcomb Joe Paul White Kenny White Kevin Widcner Chantel Williams Jerome Williams Marcus Williams Carol Williamson Carolyn Wilson Paul Wines Jack Woelfel Joe Woods Cassie Yang Bobby Yawn Leonard Youker Suzi Yum Break time. Offensive lineman, sopho- more Will Sarvis waits to return to the field again with his other .I V. team members. 150 sophomorcs Freshmen “When August 25 came around, many freshmen were nervous and anxious about their new school envi- ronment. High school came as a big surprise to some,” according to Re- gan Cronin. “Spring Valley is so different from E.L. Wright. There is so much more freedom,” Allen Simpson said. “Besides enjoying the freedom and involvement, the freshman class enjoys the spirit and pride at Spring Valley,” according to Courtney Cone. “I love the pep rallies — they make me feel as if I really belong to the tradition of pride at Spring Val- ley,” Cone said. “I enjoy the fact that our class has come together as one ot accomplish the difficult task of being recognized as normal people, not chickens with our heads cut off. I think that’s very important to overcome — the stereo- type of a freshman,” Laura Rho- darmer said. The freshmen made their place at Spring Valley by winning the home- coming float competition. Resting up. Freshman Miller Asbill psyches himself for the next day’s Pawley’s Island activities. Rockin’ around the clock. Liz Bell and Michelle Hor- ton ride the first place freshman float down Sparkle- berry Lane during the homecoming parade. Freshman House: (front) Barry Crim. Miller Asbill, Courtney Cone, Beverly Blouin. Rick O’Connor. (Row 2) Blythe Tomlin. Melanie Spivey. Vicky Martinez. Lauren Varccn. Michelle Horton. Cathy O’Farrell. Debbie Dow. (Row 3) Kathy Sanders. Brian Fuller, Regan Cronin. Elizabeth Moore. Blair Blaylock, Krista O'Keefe, Lisa Catalano. Shannon Simon. Tara Tolson. (Back) Lisa Parduc, Sharon Caldwell. Joy Reed. Heather Adkins. Laura Rhodarmer. Mikki Schcclcr. Liz Bell. Gina Morris. Matt Fulmer. freshmen divider 151 Robert Abernathy Monica Adams Leon Addison Dwayne Addy Margaret Adkins Seth Albright Troy Alford Cliff Allen Keith Allen Kimberly Allen Tommy Allnutt Stacey Amos Chip Angcvinc Leah Applebaum Jamie Ard Cory Armitage Michael Arnold David Arrowood Robert Artlip Miller Asbill Kim Augustine William Ayers David Baber Thomas Ballentine Som Barker Chad Barrentine Debbie Barry Lynn Bass Closer Look: She Sings For Fun Freshman Beverly Blouin said the most important aspect of singing is hav- ing fun. “There's no point to perform if you're not having a good time. I sing because I really enjoy it. I’ve known how to sing since 1 was old enough to talk. I guess it’s because of my family, Blouin said. Blouin has sung and performed with her family since she was seven years old. Her first performance was at her church in Jackson, Mississippi. “When you're seven, you don’t really think about performing or the audience, but I did think I’d be more nervous than I was. Blouin said coming from a musically talented family made her take her sing- ing for granted sometimes. “I really did kind of take it for grant- ed for a while, but then I began cheer- ing. My voice became hoarse, and I couldn't sing with my family. That real- ly taught me something. “I loved doing the ‘Sound of Music' because I got to perform with my fam- ily. That’s the easiest way for me to perform with my family. I guess the toughest performance I've had was the Miss Spring Valley Pageant because for the first time I had to perform in front of my peers. Although Blouin won Grand Talent in the pageant, she said she did not “stand out in the crowd because all of her friends have special talents. “All of my friends are so talented that no special attention is given to me, but I'm sure they’re as proud of me as I am of them. Although Blouin enjoys singing, she said she won’t pursue it as a carer. “I'd like to go into law. A successful musical performer must have determi- nation and ‘want.' I guess I have that, but it’s not as strong as it needs to be for me to go into music. Erin Thigpen Beth Blouin 152 freshmcn Eddie Bayson David Bcacham Liz Bell Greg Belton Terry Belton Brent Bender Trinna Benning Cindy Benton Danny Benton Greg Bernard James Berry Troy Berry Shilpa Bhatt Robert Bigby Angela Bishop Charles Black Brian Blackwell John Blanchard Kenneth Blanding Eric Blau Blair Blaylock Mary Blizzard Connie Boken Donna Boney April Bookard Hunt Boulwarc Angie Branham Bruce Branham Preparing for a test. Wendy Sowell listens to Julie Lawrence read out the correct answers. freshmen 153 Matt Branham Dennis Brantley Rennie Brasington Barbara Brazell Lisa Brewer Elizabeth Britt Dallas Broody Vick Brogan Suzanne Brooks Kent Broome Freddy Brown Kelyn Brown Scott Brown Stacy Brown Tammi Brown Tyrone Brown Wendy Brown Robbie Brumfield Will Bryan Joe Buckmaster Mike Bucbcl Elizabeth Burdian Mike Burgcner Mike Burdian Lesa Burke Hugh Burkett Joe Burnett Eltorus Burroughs Closer Look: Harrison Is Cool Freshman Furman Harrison almost played three sports this year. Harrison played split-end on the B- squad football team and was a member of the newly formed junior varsity base- ball team. He was asked to play basket- ball by Bobby Cunningham, junior var- sity basketball coach, but opted for baseball instead. Number four on the football team Harrison scored eight touchdowns and started every game. “I played football at Hanberry last year. I only had one touchdown, but it was a big touchdown. It helped us beat Dent when we were over here.” Football at Hanberry was not like football at Spring Valley, according to Harrison. “It's a lot more plays and a lot more responsibility. There are a lot more coaches over here. At Hanberry we had only one coach for everything,” accord- ing to Harrison. Harrison said his most memorable touchdown was in the Eau Claire game. “It was my first touchdown and earli- er in the game I had a chance to catch two other touchdown passes, but I dropped them. “My most memorable play was against Richland Northeast. I set up on the wrong side of the field, but I was all alone in the endzone. The quarterback threw the ball, and I caught it.” Harrison said he liked playing. “I wanted to play because football is the big thing here at Spring Valley, and I wanted to get into it. I think I’m kind of small to play varsity next year, but I will definitely play junior varsity. There are a lot of receivers older than I am. We had a good B-squad team. I don’t think we had a weak point after the first game. Everybody played as a team and not just individually.” Harrison said his friends called him Hi-C, short for Harrison is cool. Michael J. Palma Furman Harrison 154 freshmcn Sammy Butler Richard Byrn Sharon Caldwell Jill Canders Isabelle Cannon Vern Carpenter Portia Carr John Carter Michelle Cary La-Rue Case Lisa Catalano Gerald Cavallicr Lisa Chapman Clifton Chavis John Che Saher Choudhri Claudia Claiborn Kirk Clapp Shawn Clark Danny Climer Yolanda Coffeen JoAnn Colvin Courtney Cone Scott Cooper Tina Corley Darnell Cornelius Norma Cornelius Tina Cornelius Beginning the day with a doughnut and hot chocolate, freshman April Bookard awaits the day of workshops while on the Pawley’s Island trip with the student coun- cil. freshmen 155 Closer Look: She Freshman crosscountry runner Vicki Martinez set a new freshman record by running 3.1 miles in 21.11 seconds. “I didn't know I'd broken the record. Coach Catherine Lempesis said I had run a good race, but 1 never imagined. I heard it on the morning announcements and I was really stunned. Martinez says cross country requires endurance, determination and patience. I asked myself why I was running and if it was worth it. I decided it was because I wanted to be better. When I'm running, I start off determined, and towards the end. I think of the finish line and what I've accomplished. During the season, Martinez ran 10 miles daily. She ran two miles a day during the off season. The two people who influenced her Broke The Record the most were Lempesis and her father. My dad's a runner, so I usually ran with him two miles every night. I always had him to accompany me. He gave me a lot of encouragement. Coach Lempesis was a real competi- tive person. She made you want to run. She set goals for us and told us how much better we were doing. She pushed us, but it was worth it. Although running took a lot of her time Martinez said she will continue to run next year. I had to forfeit a lot of my week- ends, but I'm glad I did. Next year, I hope to break the sophomore record. Jodi Berry Vicki Martinez Tim Coulter Gary Crawford Berry Crim Julia Crosby Petrina Cunningham Ron Czurak Angie Dalton John Dargler Catherine Dargan Robert Dargan Amy Davis Nelton Davis Dennis Dean John DcArment Danny Dcborde Dolores Derham Jason Derr Tamatha Dial Sheila Dinkins Michelle Dixon Timmy Dixon Stephanie Dooley Deborah Dow Patrice Dowling Decon Doxie Harlon Drew Carl Driver Cathy Dudley 156 frcshmcn Attending the Student Council Workshop at Pawleys Island, freshman Melanie Spivey fished during her spare time. Pawleys Workshop wasn't only for work. Kendall Haigler. Jennifer Dargan. Linda Gactan. Kay Steed. Tom O'Connor. Blythe Tomlin and Chuck Welsh take advantage of their talent and present a skit. Damaris Dunn Lynn Edwards Bryan Elliott Joe Ellison Jeff Emmer Everette Entzminger Melissa Entzminger Walter Farmer P.J. Farmer Jeffery Felton Kim Feuerstcin David Fletcher Erie Fogle Tony Ford Walter Free Heather Freeman John Frick Lisa Frierson Bob Frisch Bryan Fuller Samantha Fuller Kimberly Fulmer Matt Fulmer Paul Funderburk Todd Gaither Chanda Garnett Edgar Generoso Michelle Gentry freshmen 157 Melissa George Charles Gibbs Maria Gibbs April Gibson Jackie Giles Jimmy Giles Ann Gill Robert Gilyard Nancy Glaz Dana Godron Eddie Goff Melissa Goins Gokul Gondi Anthony Gonzalez Elgin Goodwin Katherine Gordan Tasha Gore Jennifer Graham Roger Graham Katie Grant Celcthia Green Michael Green Jerry Gregory Debbie Griffin James Griffin Stephanie Griggs Luther Gripper Orlando Gripper Gelling the right books for the next class, freshman John Watkins hurries so he won't get his third tardy. In Honors Biology, freshman Bob Louder and freshman Victor Talbot run tests on natural succession to compile data. 158 frcshmcn Mary Gunter Lee Haines Angie Hall Kevin Hall Octavia Hamilton Kevin Hancock Chris Haney Ann Harley Tammy Harmon Nicky Harrington Sylvester Harris Crystal Harrison Ferman Harrison Joel Hartwell Shannon Haselden Leora Haseltine Jenny Hastings Christina Hawkridge Donald Hayden Mark Hayes Jane Hazzard Caryn Heitlinger Keith Helms Martha Helms Inman Hendricks Michelle Hennagan Jayna Hensley Steven Hester Closer look: They started young Morris, O'Farrcll and Menkhaus Freshmen Kathy O'Farrell, Gina Morris and Susan Morris have played varsity tennis since middle school. “When I was in seventh grade and everyone on the team was older, I felt stupid. I didn't feel as confident. I con- sidered quitting the team because it was just me and Gina, O’Farrell said. “I liked being with people older than me. I looked up to them. I tried to be nice to them, Morris said. “I started worrying a lot more about what I said to other people. I usually kept my mouth shut, Menkhaus said. O'Farrcll and Morris joined the ten- nis team in seventh grade, and Menk- haus joined in the eighth. Menkhaus and Morris started playing tennis when they were eight because their parents encouraged them to play. My dad's father was real good at tennis. My dad got my brothers started, and they both got scholarships for ten- nis. One of my brothers is a pro. They all got me started playing tennis. My whole family plays tennis. My brother coached a league team. I used to practice with them a lot. My mother would prefer me to play tennis because when 1 get older, I can still play tennis. In some other sports, you can't,” Menk- haus said. It was Morris who got O'Farrell in- terested in tennis. Gina got me started playing tennis in seventh grade. My parents love for me to play, but my brothers and sisters really don’t care, O'Farrell said. O’Farrell and Morris say tennis af- fected their grades. It interfered with my grades for a while during the tournaments, but I pulled them back up, O’Farrcll said. It definitely interfered a lot. It af- fected them more last year because this year I sprained my ankle and couldn't play for a while, Morris said. Stuart Dargan freshmen 159 Troy Higgins Kwa Hill Lisa Hill Janet Hillis James Hingleton Byron Hinson Chip Hinson Tim Holcombe Pamela Holley Shannon Holloway Tony Hoover Lynn Horton Watching to see how far his shot went, freshman Joel Hartwell hopes for a hole in one. Closer Look: Short, Dark, Handsome He had hypnotic green-blue eyes, long, thick lashes, dark hair, a sensuous smile, an irresistible tan and a musical, adventurous spirit. Short, dark and handsome, freshman Thomas Livoti was 4’8”. “When I'm in the halls or at my locker, I get a lot of, ‘God, look how short he is!’ I just ignore than and walk away. When I hear a short joke, I think it's funny. I laugh and learn to live with it.” The way a person reacted to Livoti’s height varied with the person, according to Livoti. “People I haven't seen in a while tell me I'm getting bigger, that I've grown a few inches. But it’s mostly that the guys notice how short I am and that the girls think I'm cute.” Livoti was not always short. “When I was in first and second grade, I was as tall as the other kids. It was in sixth grade that I noticed I was shorter.” Livoti said he got his height from his relatives. “My mom is 5’5”. My dad is 5'6”. and everyone else in my family is short, so I'm pretty sure I inherited it.” Being short did not prevent Livoti from being involved. He was an Explorer club member and played the snare drum in the band. “I didn't pick the snare. Peter Rutledge (sophomore per- cussion section co-leader) put me on it because he thought I’d be good at it. In the beginning, marching with the snare was a pain. It hurt my back and what we call our chops (arm and wrist muscles) until I got used to it.” Although driving was difficult and sports were hard to play, being short has its advantages, Livoti said. “We pay less for my clothes because I get them in the boy's department, and I can get into the movies for less money. I just say I'm 12 even though I’m 14.” Livoti said he maintained a sense of humor about his height. “I was at band camp. It had just rained, and everyone was standing outside with their instruments. They picked me up and dropped me in the mud. It was funny.” Despite his size, Livoti said he would not want to be taller.” “I wouldn't swap if I had the chance. I like being short, really I do.” Kim Fu cssy 60 frcshmcn Trying to escape before being crushed, freshman Danny Deborde runs for the sidelines. Pyramid building was not one of the powderpuff cheerleaders' strong points. Donna Howard Allen Howe Dennis Humphries Roy Iacolino Marcy Inman Brent Jackson Dennis Jackson Todd Jackson Gregg Jacobs Lisa Jacobs Scott Jacobs Tammy James Mike Jayne John Jenkins Ray Jeter Chapin Johnson Mark Johnson Myron Johnson Ronica Johnson Sina Johnson Sonya Johnson Valerie Johnson Virginia Johnson David Jolly Chayle Jones Christina Jones Patrick Jones Raymond Jones freshmen 161 Deborah Jordan Brian Jordan Paquita Jordan Rodney Joye Kathy Kaiser David Keel Terrence Keith Chris Kelly Jamie Kelly Chris Kersey Jeff Kidd Kay Kittrell Rodna Klominsky Leland Knox Brian Kochanski Joey Kohn Steven Kopec Dow Koty Scott Kramer Todd Lackey Crystal Landen Sterling Laney Allen Lawler Julie Lawrence Roger Lawsin Eddie Ledford Kelly LcGrande Pam LcGrande 162 frcshmcn Closer Look: Music Is His Thing John Watkins Every time he went in to his bed- room, he picked it up. “I practice about two hours a day, and on the weekends, I practice around 10 hours altogether. I pick my guitar up and play for an hour everytime I go into my room ’ Freshman John Watkins has played electric guitar for three years and has been a member of a rock and roll band for two years. “I started on acoustic guitar, but I didn’t like it so I switched to electric. I taught myself for the first six months but after that I began taking lessons because playing got out of hand.” Watkins played a custom-made left- handed Westbury guitar with distortion and chorus pedals and used a 150 watt Pevey amplifier. The band he played with was formed with Marc and Rhett Berger, two Rich- land Northeast students, in the summer of 1981. Watkins had gone to Wildewood Elementary School with Marc. He met Rhett through Marc, and the three decided to form a band. Rhett plays drums, Marc plays bass guitar and Watkins handles lead guitar and vocals as well as writing the band’s music. Basically, the band is aggressive rock music, according to Watkins. The band played at Scruples night club and at parties. The band got the job at Scruples when the club ran ads around town looking for local teenagers with musical talent to perform. The band did not get paid for performing, but it received a lot of publicity, ac- cording to Watkins. His parents support his playing, ac- cording to Watkins. “They like it, but they don’t let me play when my grades screw up. When my guitar was taken away because of my grades, my grades got worse.” “I think his playing is great. I love it. I'm very proud. I would totally support him if he ever wanted to turn profes- sional,” his mother, Marcia Watkins, said. Michael Palma Michael Lehman Brent Lesser Van Lewis Wendy Lippincott Thomas Livoti Sonia Logan Becki Lynam Leigh Ann Lomas Bob Louder Elizabeth Lovvorn April Lucas Gillian Luftig Ted Lyerly Lesley Lyles Nicole Lynch Chris Martin Sherry Martin Vicky Martinez Lee Mashburn Jennifer Matthews Stacey McCants Timothy McCurry Joseph McDaniel Donna McKay Candace McKennon Tyra McKant Tommy Medlin Woodrow Medlin Susan Menkhaus Donald Miles Vince Miles Freta Miller Melissa Miller Joel Miller Frank Miller Elizabeth Moore Melissa Moore Gwennette Morant Gina Morris Monti Moss Brian Motley Danielle Mozie Ann Mullis Chris Murphy Lisa Murphy David Myers Matthew Nankin Johnny Nates Vernell Nelson Leslie Norvell Hope Nye Rick O'Connor Pam Odom Cathy O’Farrell Krista O’Keefe Stephanie Oree Closer Look: 7,000 Meters Later Freshman Madeline Puchalla’s after- noons were planned for her. Every day at 4 p.m., Puchalla began swimming at the University of South Carolina. Two hours, 280 laps and 7,000 meters later, she climbed out of the pool and headed home to do her homework. “I’m not allowed to go anywhere be- cause of my work. I missed a lot of football games, and I can’t go out on Friday nights. I also had meets every two weeks.” Puchalla began swimming six years ago and has worked to make the Junior Olympics. “When I moved here last year, my coach said I was a novice. Last year I was at the bottom of my age group, but I trained harder. I swam more laps, went to more meets and made the cut- offs for the Junior Olympics last win- ter.” Even though Puchalla placed third in the 100 backstroke apd third in the 200 backstroke, she said she intends to work even harder. “I’d like to make regionals, nationals and keep moving on up.” Puchalla said she made A’s, B's and an occasional C in school. “Swimming docs not interfere with school. I’m not home in the afternoons, but I do everything at night.” Puchalla said swimming is worth the sacrifices. “I like it. It keeps you in shape. It helps your muscle tone and gets you in shape. It also helps your endurance. I also like the competition. Swimming is very competitive.” Her parents are supportive. “They like to come and watch me swim. They think it’s important. Usually, my dad takes me to practice so he has to take off two hours a day to take me.” Peter Rutledge Madeline Puchalla 164 freshmcn Clarence Outen Leotis Outen Inki Pak Fred Palmer Lasyah Palmer Shelley Palmer Vincent Palmer Lisa Parduc Ian Passmore Angela Patterson Laura Peake Danny Peake Mary Peake Patrick Perry Steve Pettis Kris Pfaehler Dyanna Phillips Bernard Pickett Brad Pomeroy Kim Price Ellis Priestcr Gaby Perez Madeline Puchala Jarvis Qualms Laura Quattlebaum Doug Quattlebaum Jim Raines Alissa Ramsey Wrapping the wall, freshmen Melanie Trimble and Suz- zane Rea my aid in the decorating of the commons. Quick change of game plan coach Kirk Intermill tells Elgin Goodwin of the new play. freshmen 165 Melissa Ramsey Deena Randall Marshal Ransom Suzanne Reamy Gayatri Reddy Joy Reed Andrew Render Laura Rhodarmer Margaret Richardson Rhonda Richardson Tonia Riddle Tracy Roberts Kathleen Robison Greg Ross Hoyt Ross Thomas Ross Tim Ross James Rosser Sam Rosser Jeff Rubin Bill Rugmam Jane Rumbaua Darrin Rust Tonya Sabb Mo Salim Sheila Samuels Kathy Sanders Virginia Sanders Backstage after the Miss Spring Valley pageant. Miss Freshman Kaye Steed jumps for joy. 166 freshmen Closer Look: He Is Determined Three years ago he was in a wheelchair part-time. Two years ago he couldn't walk without a cane. One year ago he attended a home hospital for school. This year he walked without a cane and attended Spring Valley. Freshman Brent Bender is a victim of cerebral palsy because of an accident at birth. Brent began each morning this year at 7:30 with a phys- ical education program at school. He crawled G.I. style on his stomach and ran for an hour until 9:30 a.m. He then went to class until 12:30 p.m. From 1-7 p.m. he exercises at home, hanging upside down five time for six minutes each time, swinging across a ladder 30 times, walking an overladder 20 times, crawling on his stomach 60 times for two and a quarter miles a week, walking in downhill skis and ski boots up a hill 30 times and walking backwards four times for five meters. “Each of these exercises is done so that his knees will have an opportunity to straighten. If he exercises his legs over and over, it will become more voluntary,” Gayle Bend- er, his mother, said. Cerebral palsy can affect people mentally or physically. Brent is a spastic diaplegic, which means he is only affected from the waist down. “It is not something that is cured, but therapy and hard work will help,” Gayle Bender said. Brent was involved in the Institutes for the Achievement of the Potential, a program started in Philadelphia by Glenn Docnan. For two years Brent was involved in the full program, which required 13 or 14 hours of therapy, so Brent could not go to school. This year he spent only eight hours in therapy which enabled him to attend Spring Valley. “Brent was determined to enroll in school, I was certainly apprehensive about Brent going to a school with 2,000 students. We first encouraged a small private school, but the first day at Spring Valley he came out with a smile and said, ‘Boy, Mom, this is my kind of school.' Brent is a social person. He makes friends wherever he goes.” Gayle Bender said. W'ith the help of guidance counselors Lynnette Robinson and Lcn Bull, Bender planned his schedule and the shortest routes between classes. “It's a little hard to get around the shuffle, but I like all that pushing and shoving and visiting in the halls. I like to do things on my own, with no help carrying my books. When I fall down, I even like to get up on my own. “Handicapped people arc not different from anyone else. I haven't been brought up to think I'm different. You’ve got to be able to do something for yourself, be treated equal.” Bender said. Lea Evelyn Dorsett Pat Santifort Christopher Sawyer Michelle Schcelcr Donna Scoggins Angie Scott Eddie Semones Gina Sexton Missy Sharpe Deborah Shawrette Steve Shell Wendy Shelton Naland Shenoy Dedicated council member, freshman Beverly Blouin helps prepare the commons for the holiday season. freshmen 167 Closer Look: She Likes To See The World She likes to get away from it all, see different places and things and learn about people and their customs. Since freshman Catherine Dargan was 11, she has traveled to parts of Africa and eight states. “I get bored easily. Traveling adds excitement to my life. I get an urge to see things and try different types of foods. Traveling helps me grow, widens my senses, makes me a better person and helps me deal with people better.” Dargan has traveled to Addias Aba- ba, Ethiopia: Cario, the capitol of Eygpt; Zanzibar, an island near Tanza- nia; and Dar Es Saalam. capitol of Tan- zaniz. Dargan went on an eight day sa- fari in Arushia. “It was fantastic. We rode on camels. They smelled, but it was fun.” Dargan said she likes to travel during the summer. “I like to travel during the summer because many people do and it’s easy to meet new people.” When she prepared for a trip, Dargan said she got ready emotionally. “I tried to be open-minded and not picky. I realized that things will be dif- ferent there. I try to bring a camera, and I try to keep a journal of what I do on my trips. I also bring clothes that are appropriate for the weather.” Dargan said she liked to travel in small groups. “Small groups are easier to travel with. They can have a more flexible schedule. My best traveling companion is my mother. She used to be a steward- ess, and she got to sec many places, so she knows how to travel.” During her trips, Dargan has had un- pleasant experiences. “When our plane got ready to land in Rome, the engine started to disinte- grate and could have blown up. When we landed, 10 tires blew out, and the plane started to swerve. It finally stopped. I was afraid the plane would blow up.” Dargen then flew to Cario and the power went out at the airport. Her plane had to be signalled in by torch light. Dargen once had to take 22 Flights to reach Africa. Leigh Hummock Catherine Dargan Doug Sholly Ricardo Sierra Shannon Siman Jim Simmons Robin Simmons Allen Simpson Shanda Simpson Donnie Siron Bradley Smith Donnie Smith Glenda Smith Jerry Smith Lori Smith Michael Smith Michael Smith Stacey Smith Mark Snipes Sean Snipes Kevin Snow Dana Sorce Wendy Sowell Alester Spears Laura Sperry Charles Spires Melanie Spivey Kaye Steed Sean Stenhouse Tom Stevens 168 Thrifty shopping freshmen only spent SIOO on their 1st place float Having active house members aided in their success. Continuing to work, freshman Bryan Fuller finishes the last balloon as Rick O'Connor and other fresh- men class members take a break. Michael Stevenson Rena Sulton Boyd Summers David Sutton Norman Swygert Victor Talbot Jeff Taylor Eddie Teller Jeanette Thaggard John Thomas Tracy Tindall John Tolan Dionne Tolbert Tara Tolson Blythe Tomlin Leigh Toner Brian Toney Jesse Tribbey Bobby Tucker Darlene Taistc Melissa Ulmer Lauren Verecn Dow Viravan Elizabeth Voges Tonya Walden Penny Walker Tracy Walker Debbie Wallace freshmen 169 Deborah Wallace Keri Wallace James Ward Terri Ward Jerome Washington Kenny Washington Monet Washington Monique Washington Corey Watkins John Watkins Chip Watson Charles Watts Donald Watts Tabitha Watts Thomas Watts Lisa Wcathersbee Cindy Werner Daniel Wcinbaum Stephen West Charles White Sideana White Michael Wilhelm Tonya Williams Tracy Williams Wayne Williams Myoshi Williams Jason Williamson Paul Willis Sonya Willis Rene Wilson Janice Wilson Synthia Wilson Theresa Wilson Valerie Wilson James Winbourne Herbert Wingate Rachael Wolf Brad Woodall William Woodard Mark Woodham Angela Worley Steve Worley Mel Wright Douglas Yoch Cindy Young Blair Young Michael Young Samina Yousufuddin Michaela Zal 170 frcshmcn Faculty and Staff Sponsoring clubs, answering phones, feeding and cleaning up for 1250 students, grading papers and teaching class were some of the re- sponsibilities for more than 150 fac- ulty and staff members. However, not all of their free time was spent on school related activities. Bill Green, administrative assistant, had co- ownership of the “Fame” establish- ment. Animal lovers, Patti Robinson and Patricia O’Neill helped pet own- ers and homeless pets. Robinson had a Pat's Pointers column in the week- ly Neighbors section of The State. O'Neill owns and trains dogs for the numerous shows across the country. She occasionally brought dogs into class to give to anyone who would take good care of the animal. Mar- garet Young and Jim Thigpen could be seen on television. Young adver- tised for the Emergency Medical Clinic and Thigpen talked to his au- dience about parent involvement in schools’ PTA’s. One weekend a month Doug Odom, Sherrill Martin, and Steve Peeples gave their free time to the South Carolina Army National Guard. Even though some had ac- tivities away from school to take up their free time, others found them- selves in a desk as a student. Brenda Haney was one of many teachers who went back to school at the Uni- versity to further their education. No matter what they did in their spare time, faculty and staff mem- bers worked from August to June to keep the school running smoothly. Crabbing at Pawley's creek, one of the many student activities at the student council Pawley’s Island Workshop, was watched by principal W'. Ben Ncsbit and administrator Gcnny W'hitc. A werewolf mask worn by Jackie Chalfant was one of the many costumes seen at school on Halloween. Getting the audience involved in a jazzersize, Peggy Clement, p.e. teacher teaches a routine at the Valley Run. faculty and staff 171 Susan Alexander Diana Anderson Sherri Bailey Jane Black John Boulware Caroline Bowers Diane Brandhorst Harold Brooks Sharon Buddin Len Bull Gerry Burch Ron Caldwell Lula Camp Jackie Chalfant Laymon Chappell Margaret Clement Virginia Combs Bill Connell Mary Corley Jody Courtney Bobby Cunningham Sharon Deal Larry DeMontegre Sue Dillon Thomas Finney Roosevelt Garrick Sandy Gaudet Pam Gill Closer Look: She She came home from school to de- sign Volkswagens and pianos, some- times up to 10 a week. Then she froze them for a week to keep them moist. Finally, she put them in boxes for delivery and “thanked God when they got to her buyers in one piece. Diane Fleming, attendance office secretary, has cooked since she was eleven and has baked and sold cakes of all shapes and sizes for friends and fam- ily for 15 years. “I’ve always been interested in cook- ing. The kitchen is my bag.” Fleming took an adult education course on cake decorating in 1967 at A.C. Flora High School and since then has taught adult education courses her- self. Fleming bakes white, carrot, red vel- vet, pound, Volkswagon, birthday, wed- ding, doll, piano and Raggedy Ann and Andy cakes. “I can bake you any cake you can get a pan for.” For regular cakes and cakes such as car, doll or piano cakes, Fleming charged $12. The cost of the other Designs Volkswagens cakes depended on the time and the ingredients put into them, according to Fleming. White cakes seemed to be the favor- ite for most people. Baking a regular cake took three hours, but more compli- cated cakes took longer, according to Fleming. “The money doesn’t cover the time you put into it, but I like to do it, so I do it.” Fleming did not advertise, but the word got around. “I just started baking for friends, and the word spread.” Fleming baked for functions such as parties, meetings and weddings. She says her baking did not affect her work at school because she baked at night and on the weekends. At home Fleming got support, but she did not let baking take away from time with her family. “My family supports me, and my husband thinks it’s wonderful, but I make sure it doesn’t dominate my time so I can spend time with them.” Shannon Savage Diane Fleming 172 faculty Peggy Glover Joanne Goldsborough Richard Hager Kathy Handel Brenda Haney Lorraine Harris Minnie Haynes Roger Hazel James Hendrick Happy Henry Catherine Henze Tommy Hill Bertha Hittie Janet Hoffmann Barbara Holbrook Marianne Holland Peggy Hope Jane Doug Hyatt Laura Jackson Barbara Johnson Greg Johnston John Jones Monette Jones Joe Kelly Mary Frances Kelly Gayle Killian David Knight Lee Koty As the principal's secretary. Beverly Mayer must handle many school affairs. Carefully watching for the injuries in the powder puff game, trainer Ron Caldwell wonders what the outcome will be. faculty 173 Drama teacher Jim Thigpen anticipates the announcement of Miss Powderpuff Queen Halloween was full of surprises when art teacher Diana Anderson imitated Dolly Par- ton. Frances LaBordc Nancy Layman Barbara Leapard Clyde Lee Catherine Lempesis Lynn Linder Marvin Lintner Sid Locke Marian Mack Sherrill Martin Connie McCarty Idris McElvccn Sue Mellette . Connie Miller Kay Morris Sandy Murray Ben Nesbit Kay Newell Dave Oberly Patricia O’Neill Steve Peeples Sandy Perry Billy Petoskey David Poole Genie Quinn Barbara Reamy Lynette Robinson Patti Robinson 174 faculty He Drove For The Money Closer Look: Alan Rosenfeld Social Studies teacher Alan Rosen- feld drove a cab in New York City for seven months. “I drove from four to midnight be- cause I planned to go to Europe that summer.” He picked up New York baseball player Bobby Murcer and the rock group Mcatloaf and Blue Oyster Cult. He alsmost got to drive George Bush. “After Bobby Murcer told me who he was, I was afraid to get his auto- graph. I made up a story about my son wanting his autograph. The funny thing was that I had no son. He gave me this autograph made out to little Alan.” Rosenfeld said he was once almost arrested for trying to help a fare. “One time I picked up a lady, when I got to her house, she realized she had forgotten her keys. She asked me if I would try to break in for her. I used a hanger she had to try to get in through her living room window. The lady didn’t sec the police pull up, and before I knew it, they had handcuffs on me. When the lady finally got out of the cab, she told them what was going on.” Rosenfeld said that cab drivers are stereotyped as loud, rude, aggressive and abusive because they hustle for their money. “If they are good cab drivers, the stereotype is very true. But to be a good one, you must be a good talker.” The average tip Rosenfeld got was between 10 and 15 percent of the fare, but once he got a $20 tip. “I picked up this man one time in the pouring rain, and he said he would give me a good tip if I got him to the airport before his flight time. I got him there on time, and even though his flight was cancelled, he gave me $20.” Rosenfeld said he was always afraid of holdups. “A cab driver is always afraid of hol- dups. I was especially because I never carried any weapon except my tire wrench which I always had beside me.” Matt Derr Leone Rochelle Alan Rosenfeld Kay Rush Maggie Salley Joann Shaw Kathy Simpson Brenda Snyder Jan Sowell Hope Spillanc Jon Stafford Linda Steele Carolyn Steinwedel Sandra Surratt Dian Sutton William Taylor Jim Thigpen Frances Thomas Pat Toal Jason Wages Marcia Watkins Genevieve White Ken White Susan Wight Don Wilson Mary Wilkes Diana Woods Margaret Young faculty 175 Sara Bctenbaugh Joyce Blakely Arizona Bolt Mary Brewer Sheila Clark Diane Fleming Linda Gilbert Dorothy P. Harris Bobby Hooper Janice Love Bev Mayer I la Meadors Cynthia Metze Janet Myers Joan Oates Florence Potter Norah Ross Gloria Rucker Elfricdc Shaw Willcne Sherer Martha Simons Emilie Spivey Margaret Stackleather Nancy Stiehr Edith Stevens Marcella Tucker Beverly Watts Be be Wilson 176 staff Closer Look: He Works Behind The Scenes Roosevelt Fogle Whether it’s cleaning up after the as- bestos removal inside the building or organizing a clean-up program for the outside appearance of the school, Roo- sevelt Fogle, building and grounds su- pervisor was an important and some- times unrecognized staff worker. Fogle spent about 45 hours a week maintaining the school. “The best part about it is I have a great staff. They’re nice people and be- cause they're good workers, I can set my own hours and not worry while I’m away.” In the past 10 years that Fogle has been at Spring Valley, he said one of the most important improvements that he’s made is the working environment between the full and part-time workers. “I feel like the part-time students get more learning out of the job experience when the full timers show them how things should be run. I want the stu- dents to enjoy their job and get satisfac- tion from it.” Fogle said there were no disadvan- tages with his job, but he didn’t like unexpected catastrophes. Three years ago some students broke into the school and damaged the front hall. “It bothers me when students do that to their own school.” Fogle and his staff put in two days of continuous clean-up time to keep the school running on schedule. “However,” Fogle said, “Five years ago, there were several displays in the media center, and one was based on drugs. Some workers and myself hap- pened to be at school when we heard a couple of kids. They had thought the drugs were real and broke in to steal them. We scared the kids a little and laughted about the incident later. They didn’t hurt anything.” In Fogle’s free time, he does book- keeping for Fogle Sanitation, enjoys bowling with friends and helps neigh- bors with any odd jobs that need to be done. Going back to school and taking accounting courses at USC were also important.” “I majored in math during college and changed career plans to work at Spring Valley. Now I’ve decided to go back to what I started.” “Spring Valley has given me so much satisfaction, but one thing that’s always meant a lot ot me was when I was in- ducted into the Order of Thor last year. I felt appreciated and I’ll never forget how good that feeling was.” Listening to the tunes and cleaning up after the more than 600 student lunch crowd. Rafcl Olivcrc gets the daily vacuuming routine finished. Prom lining the football field to unpacking cheer- leading uniforms. Mike Martin helps maintain the school any way he can. staff 177 You Won The Road To Victory Was Rough Long seasons, longer practices. Laps, stadium steps, laps, weights, laps, whirl- pool, stadium steps, drills, laps, drills, drills, drills ... “I said run up those steps. Come back and start over! “Ahh, come on coach.” Is this guy crazy or something? “Run! Run! Run!” (Did you ever stop to count those steps? There are twenty six, but they are about W2 feet high. That means if you ran ten sets a day, every day for three months, every year for four years, you have run . . . Well, it felt like a million. Apply the same formula to laps, drills, etc. Awesome numbers.) Practice. Five, six, seven days a week. Practice, practice, practice. Home- work? Social life? Layups, sit ups. Touchdowns, pin downs. Homcruns, mile runs. Strike outs, shut outs. Volley, birdie, par. Dribble, tackle, foul. “Are you having fun?” “Yeah, coach.” “I said ‘Are you having fun?’” “Yeahhhhhhh, coach!” “Because if you are not having fun then you should be spending your time doing something else.” Through heat, cold, rain, snow, and the dark of night. School days, holidays, weekends. The athletes job is never done — along with homework, etc. Yes, the road to victory is rough .. . So is the ride on the bench.“Put me in coach.” The universal cry from the sidelines. Those pleading eyes. Begging for a piece of the action. “Come on, coach. Put me in.” Why doesn't he put me in? Those turkeys don't know what they’re doing. “Come on, Danny, act like you’re in the game,” the coach yells. “Take him out, coach. I can olay cen- ter half.” “Charlie! Charlie!! You’re playing DEFENSE, son. Stop trying to score!” “Take him out, coach. I can play de- fense!” “Joel, wake up down there. Think!” “I can play goalie, coach!” But then there's the glory. The touch- downs, the goals, the runs, the records. The cheers, the accolades, the awards. AGONY. PAIN. TEARS. JOY. RI- VALRY. VICTORY .. DEFEAT. Those final minutes tick so slowly when you are winning; all too quickly when all you need is one more goal, touch- down, run, point. You worked so hard. You deserve to win. You should win. You have to win. (On the other side of the court, the field, the mat, the seti- ment is the same!) WIN! WIN! WIN! The scoreboard does not always agree. Perhaps the other team “won”. But the steps and laps and regimen were conquered. (The musty, mildewy, adhe- sive smell of the locker room; the sweaty, three-weeks-since-the-last- wash sweats — even THESE did not get you) You won. Before the Richland Northeast meet, freshman Eric Blau gets prepared for cross country. Senior Billy Marvin makes the tackle. 178 sports divider Members of the region champion Volleyball team. Wendy Lippincott. Paula Matthews, and Phoebe Jamison, line up for a pre- game warmup session. sports divider 179 What Made Them Do It? Split end Jeff Bell did it for fun. Defensive back Johnny Robertson did it for fulfillment. Offensive tackle Rick Gerstenberg did it for excitement. “I play for fun and enjoyment. I play because I like it. I've been play- ing since I was nine. When you’ve been playing that long, it becomes a part of your life,” Bell said. “I enjoy it. 1 use it as a plus in my life. Whenever I do something good on the football field, it makes me feel good. It is very fulfilling. Robertson said. I play for enjoyment and possibly to further my education,” Gersten- berg said. Most players got their back- grounds in football at Polo Road Park or through playing backyard football. I started out playing backyard football with my brother. Wrhen I was old enough, I signed up to play at Polo. Bell said. I started playing backyard foot- ball, and it eventually led to orga- nized football,” Gerstenberg said. Some players were inspired to play by other people. ”1 watched the pros on TV. I thought they were real cool. The first game I ever saw was the Superbowl. I saw all of these people cheering for players, and I thought that was great. I knew that was what I wanted to do. but it didn’t quite turn out that way,” defensive back Jerry Holmes said. “My father inspired me to play because he played when he was my age and when he was in college,” B- squad center Van Lewis said. continued 180 football Anxious to play, senior Johnny Fowler wails to join his team mates. Watching their fellow team mates perfect the play, senior Jerry Holmes, senior Cecil Haltiwanger, junior Johnny Robertson and junior Scott Broome take a break during prac- tice. Demonstrating techniques to the de- fense. Coach Jim Bonneville instructs his players. Way to go! As the Vikings make pro- gress, Coach John Boulware signals a job well done. They both have a say so in this play. Junior Brooks Williams listens atten- tively to Coach Gregg Johnston for instructions. Varsity Coaches: (Front) John Boulware. Ron Intcrmill, Ron Caldwell. Kirk Intermill, Tim Hunter, Billy Petoskey. (Back) Tommy Hill. Gregg Johnston. Roger Hazel, Rick Crumplcr. Jim Bonneville. Roosevelt Garrick football 181 Players spent an average of 15 hours per week during football sea- son practicing and watching films. They also lifted weights during the off-season and the summer. “It takes a lot of time. It's some- thing you have got to like. It might not be worth it to some people, but it’s worth it to me, tailback Ray- mond Jeter said. “It’s a sort of pain during the sum- mer because you don’t have much vacation, but it is definitely worth it. It is very rewarding,” Bell said. The way football affected grades depended on the player. “I seem to do better during foot- ball season. It makes you more disci- plined. You know you have to do your homework when you get home from football practice. You eat, take a shower, do homework and go to bed,” Bell said. “I have found that it doesn’t affect my grades. After football season, my grades don't drop or increase. When I get home, 1 know' I have to do my homework. If I didn’t have football practice, I would probably put my homework off,” Jeter said. “Since I have been at Spring Val- ley, it has been traditional that my first nine weeks grades are a lot low- er than the rest of the year,” Holmes said. Football players agreed that there was not much time for dating during football season. “Dating during football season isn’t too great. You don’t have time to call girls up. The only free day is Saturday. You really don’t feel like doing anything after Friday night games,” Bell said. “You never have time to go out with anybody or have a semi-lasting relationship,” Gerstenberg said. “Trying to hold a job and playing football definitely does not leave time for anything, let alone dating,” Holmes said. continued 182 varsity football Making last minute changes. Coach Roger Hazel explains the new game plan to junior quarterback Jeff Bell. Watching the game, manager, junior Stuart Collins makes sure the varsity team has all the necessities. Worried about the outcome of the game, senior Greg Fields looks onward, waiting for his cue to join the team. Managing to keep the Viking Spirit strong, junior Scott Broome screams advice from the sidelines. Starting quarterback, sophomore Bruce Smalley, refreshes himself dur- ing the Homecoming game. Many hours are devoted to practice. Senior James Schnell, junior Max Kimpson. junior Ricco Bates, senior Bobby Barry and sophomore Donny Suber wait for the next play. Varsity Football: (front) Bobby Barry. Ricky Tucker, Jeff Bell, Jerry Holmes, Bruce Smalley, Chris Garmon, Ricco Bates, Raymond Jeter, Trac West, Billy Marvin, Ben McCollum.(Row 2) Cecil Haltiwangcr, Max Kimpson. Chuck Wooddy, Pete Woodward, Wes Rabon. Fred Corbin, Frankie Brown. Roger Reynolds. Greg Fields, Sean Neville, Delano Windham. (Row 3) McKcvin Patton, Scott Lomas, Brooks Williams. Bret Ginn, Chris Nyc, Steve Garza, Stuart Holwadel. Jeff Valadc. Rick Gerstenbcrg, Andy Mylander, Johnnie Fowler. (Back) Mike Buck, Bobby Yawn, Stacy Smith. Larry Sharpe, Scott Broome. Lloyd King, Tommy McDaniel, Jamie Reynolds, Johnathon Priester, David Brown, Frankie Bcrrv. varsity football 183 Playing football cut back on the time the players had to spend at home. “During the three or four months of football season, I never eat dinner with my family. They are very under- standing, though. My mom doesn't make me work around the house as much during football season, Holmes said. “I spend a lot less time at home during football season. From the time football starts until it ends my parents hardly ever see me, Robert- son said. Although their children did not spend as much time with them, the player’s parents supported them. “My family is behind me. They always support me. They enjoy watching me play. My mom and dad are big sports fans, Bell said. “My parents enjoy it, and they like to seem involved, Robertson said. “My parents are excited about it. My mom’s not too keen about it be- cause she thinks I'll get hurt, just like all mothers do,” Gcrstcnberg said. Players agreed that football helped them in other aspects of life and that they will benefit from it in the future. “It teaches you to be a leader and respect authority. You will use this in your later career, Gerstenberg said. “Playing football is an example of things later on in life. You have to deal with responsibilities and per- forming under pressure, Bell said. “I think football teaches you a lot of things like discipline and attitude that will help you in life. You can’t learn these things anywhere else, Holmes said. “It provides role models. I can re- late to it other situations. I can relate team conflicts to the real world, Robertson said. Some players want like to contin- ue playing in college. continued Making his point clear. Coach Tommy Hill instructs while the players listen. Observing practice J.V. players, Tracy Atkins, Billy Burchell, Doug Schooler, Hcywood Trapp, and Rozell Williams watch intently. 184 jv football Hoping the defense can stop their opponents, offensive players sophomore Irving Dial, sophomore Billy Burchcll and sophomore Doug Schoolar wait for the chance to show their stuff. Taking a break after quarters of hard work, J.V. player Derrick Smith, quenches his thirst. JV Football: (front) Keith Brazell, Rob Morris. Curtis Watlington.' Travis Peake, Doug Hyatt, Phillip Florence, Michael Kuti. Prince McDaniel, Bill Brown. Andre McKelvin, Dave Dolge. Reggie Green. (Row 2) Will Sarvis, Rozell Williams. Donnie Suber, Ken Tribble. Danny Jackson, Allen Starkman, Mike Sloan. Thad Bell. Brian Rhodarmer. Jerome Williams, David McKeown. (Row 3) Troy Coleman, Mike Smith, Jay Simmons. William Rybar. Marshall Ransom. F.ddic Johnson, Billy Purvis, Brian Raines, Tracy Adkins. James Hammond. Robbie Haynes. (Back) Irving Dial. Mike Maierlc, Steve Gross. James Prezioso. Buddy Earglc. Doug Schoolar, Trey Moore, Derrick Smith. Kelvin Davis. Brian Settle, Willie Frierson. Martin Bjontegard. jv football 185 “I would like to play college ball, but if I don’t get a scholarship, I probably won’t play,” Gerstcnbcrg said. “If I have a chance to play, I would like to play in college. I think if I grow some and improve my playing, I might have a chance,” Lewis said. Coach Tommy Hill decided to be a foot- ball coach because he enjoyed football and decided it was the best way to stay in- volved. “1 have always enjoyed playing football, and I figured this was the best way to stay in it. When I entered college, I knew I wanted to coach. I never questioned it,” Hill said. Hill started playing football in the sev- enth grade and continued through college. He said it was very time consuming. “It take up a lot of time that you could be doing other things. You’ve got to make a commitment if you’re going to play.” Hill and the other football coaches spent three to three and a half hours every afternoon after school at practices. They made game plans on Sunday afternoons from 2-6 p.m. Hill said that being a foot- ball coach did not affect his social life. “It doesn’t affect my social life. I would just as soon be up here at the football game on Friday night, instead of going out If I weren’t coaching on weekends. I’d be sitting at home watching TV. When the season is over, I find myself wondering what I’m going to do with my time.” Hill said he does not coach for the mon- ey. “It’s definitely not for the money. It’s for the same as any other job. I enjoy coaching, and I enjoy the game on Friday night. There is probably no greater thrill than winning a big football game.” Vicky Park 186 jv football Tired after all the hard work each player has contributed, the coaches give them a halftime pep talk. Cheering their team on at B-squad practice, Hugh Burkett. Eric Fogle, Tiny Woodard. Stephen West, Sterling Fancy. Mark Hayes. Paul Funder- burk. Tim Coulter, Dwayne Addcy. and Brian Toney support their winning team. Setting up the offensive plays at practice, the J.V. players help the varsity defense prepare for the upcoming game. B team: (Front) Mark Nettles, Alan Lawler. Stephen West. Hugh Burkett. Decon Doxie. Ray Jeter. Elgin Goodwin. Orlando Gripper. Sterling Lancy, Jamie Ard. Inman Hendrick. Furman Harrison. (Row 2) Mark Snipes. Bob Louder, Eddie Scmoncs, James Singleton, Jeff Rubin, Robbie Brumfield, Mike Smith. Tiny Woo- dard, James Gripper. Luther Gripper, Stacy Brown. (Row 3) Ron Intcrmill. Tim Coulter. Dave Wesselhoft. David Bechum Robert Bigby, David Jolly, Eric Fogle, Ray Jones, Rodney Joyc, Van Lewis. Kirk Intcrmill. Tim Hunter. (Back) Mike Jayne, Jeff Felton. Walter Free. Robert Gilyard. Dow Koty, Paul Fundcrbcrk, Bernard Pickett. Blair Young. b-tcam 187 Girls in sports Thirteen years ago when Spring Val- ley first opened, only men participated in sports. The years have proven to be a success for women athletes. Women have gotten recognition in areas never before explored by women in schools. Women who did were considered tom boys, according to Diana Anderson, graduate and art teacher at Spring Val- ley. Opportunities in seven sports are of- fered to women interested in athletic involvement. Women athletes have been an asset to Spring Valley. Not only have the girls' teams brought home trophies for the showcase, but also gave them a chance to participate in extra- curricular activities, according to An- derson. I don't know what I would be like if I didn't have sports. It is something to get involved in and to increase self-con- fidence, Wendy Bowers, tennis player, said. “Sometimes I get lazy and work isn't exactly what I had planned for the afternoon. My mom hits me with one of those lines that if I don't practice, how will I improve? So it's off to the tennis courts to practice, Linda Ewing, tennis player, said. Some men do not always agree that women should play sports because men are supposed to be the strong ones, but the majority don’t mind, according to Anderson. “Not many sports arc offered to women, but the ones they are successful in are the ones w'c have. I think I m envious of their hard work and ability in playing, Erie Akin, senior, said. continued Getting psyched up for their race. Shannon Can- ter. Susan Goiscr. Megan O'Connor, and Vicki Marline? display their spirit. Giving it their best, junior Mike Emmcr and senior Hlpidio Lin Justiniano sprint toward the finish line. F.ndurance is an important part of long distance running. Sophomore Melissa Kelly was one of the top runners for the girls' team. 188 cross country Making Iasi minute preparations for the race, junior Mike F.mmer hopes for a successful turnout Concentrating on his last few yards. Pat O'Connor, 4th runner, awaits the sight of the finish line Girls Cross Country: (Front) Shannon Canter. Gillian l.uftig. Vicki Marline . I.avetta Geiger. Dyanna Phillips. Ann Gill. (Back) Susan Goiser. Megan O'Connor. Melissa Kelly. Laura Sperry. Melanie Ponds. Catherine Lempesis Boys Cross Country: (Front) Dan Mivins. Mark Woodham. Hunt Boulware. F.ric Blau. Mike Fmmer. John Jones. (Back) Dennis Humphries. Dennis Brantley. Doug Sholly. Jim Sim- mons. Ned Appen eller. Pal O'Connor. Stuart Collins. cross country 189 “I think women can keep a feminine quality about themselves if they want: it is not really determined by the sport,” Ned Appenzcller. cross-country and track runner, said. “Guys always look at me funny when I turn down a date for tennis practice. Most of them ask me why I would rath- er spend time practicing tennis than go- ing out with them,” Ewing said. Fall sports offered are cross-country, tennis and volleyball. “Girls want to get involved. All I had to do was ask them.” Catherine Lempc- sis, girls' cross-country and track coach, said. Lcmpsis is new at Spring Valley and put together a girls' cross-country team for the first time in over five years, according to Sharon Buddin, stu- dent activities director. In its first sea- son, the team finished the season with an overall record of 5-3. It placed first in the Sumter Invitational, second in the region and eighth in the state. Al- though running is time consuming and injuries take a long time to heal. I get a chance to get involved in extra-curricu- lar activities, meet new people, go to new places and get a view of competi- tion,” Ann Gill, cross-country runner, said. continued With determination on her face, senior Sara Puffcnbargcr, first seed, concentrates on her serve Preparing for another difficult practice, senior Wendy Bowers, second seed, gets her racket ready. |90 girls tennis Enjoying themselves, sophomore Re- nee Price and freshman Gina Morris, watch their teammates practice at Parklanc. Fifth seed, junior Linda Ewing goes fo. Girls Tennis: (front) Linda Ewing, Caroline Bell. (Row 2) Renee Price. Wendy Bowers, Cathy a tough backhand. O'Farrcll. (Back) Kim Fcucrstcin, Sara Puffcnbarger, Coach Greg Owens, Susan Menkhaus, Liz Burdian girls tennis 191 The girls' tennis team set a new state record of 59-0 in the past four years. It finished the regular season with a 13-0 record. “Tennis keeps me busy and in shape. It gives me something to be proud of and to work for, Wendy Bowers said. The volleyball team finished with an undefeated record until the final where they lost, according to Janet Hoffmann, girls’ volleyball coach, said. “The girls really worked to be the best. All their hard work and dedication got them to the top,” Hoffmann said. Basketball is played during the win- ter and the girls' team finished with a strong season. Spring sports include track and soft- ball. Softball and track have been op- portunities for women at Spring Valley, but track has not had a steady team in the past. “Girls get out of their sport what they put into it,” Lempesis said. The twelve girls selected to be on each of the cheerleading squads partici- pate all year round. “1 think cheering and supporting the players is important because the players need support,” Dina Pitts, cheerleader, said. “Opportunities in women athletics will continue to increase in the future. A girl never considered playing sports 13 years ago. Today the number par- ticipating is enormous,” Anderson said. Susan Goiser Position ready, freshman Connie Bo- ken concentrates on her shot while sen- ior Audrey Rinker anxiously awaits the volley. Concentration is important when you’re getting strategics. Coach Ja- net Hoffmann fills sophomore Julie Jones, freshman Connie Boken, senior Pam Coleman, freshmen Lori Smith. Mikki Schcelcr. and senior Audrey Rinker in on the next plays. “I got it,” senior Audrey Rinker makes the volley while senior Sue Burdian backs her up. 192 vollcyball Charge! Jennifer Barber and sophomore Julie Jones, along with the Volleyball: (front) Mikki Schcclcr. Susan Burdian, Pam Coleman. Teri Aaron. Sally Hun- rcst of the team, get fired up for this winning season. kin. Julie Jones. (Middle) Audrey Rinkcr, Jennifer Barber. Wendy Lippincott. l.ori Smith. Paula Matthews, Patricia Santifort. Coach Janet Hoffmann, (back) Marjorie Phillips. Angela Dunn. Phoebe Jamison. Rosie Carlton. Connie Boken. volleyball 193 Cheerleaders A Rough Year Twice this year cheerleaders were up- set about policies passed by the admin- istration and the High School League (HSL). The administration forbade cheer- leaders to wear their uniforms on cam- pus. The HSL passed rules that regu- late cheering and pyramid formations. Parents’ complaints spurred the ad- ministrative decision to forbid the cheerleaders' wearing uniforms on cam- pus, a decision that resulted in peti- tions, student protests and a parent ad- ministration meeting. The uniforms traditionally were worn to promote spirit and to advertise foot- ball games. The first three days of June, the administration reviewed the dress code and found cheerleaders' uniforms in violation. The captains were made aware of the policy change early in the summer, ac- cording to Sharon Buddin, sponsor. “The majority didn't notice the change in policy in the summer. I feel like I’m in the middle of the issue. Be- ing an administrator and the sponsor. I have to see both sides,” Buddin said. The cheerleaders felt they did not get any cooperation from the administra- tion, according to senior Candi Lomas, varsity cheerleader co- captain. ‘‘We feel railroaded in this situation. We went to W. Ben Nesbit (principal), to the administrators and started school petitions. The administrators all but promised a student vote. That got us nowhere,” Lomas said. Rumors of a student vote were hushed September 13 at a administra- tive meeting. ‘‘We felt a student vote was not in the best interest of the school. The band might then vote to wear their summer uniforms. All attire must be worn in the vicinity of the knees,” Nesbit said. The dress code rules should not apply to the cheerleaders’ situation, accord- ing to Betty Ann Wall, parent. Continued 194 cheerleaders Outstanding senior and captain of the varsity chccrlcading squad. Candice Lomas keeps involved in extra-curricular activities. Thet Joseph and Hallic Newell on the shoulders of Sandra Bell and Alison Wall show spirit in support of the JV basketball team. B-Tcam cheerleaders: (front) Leigh Ann Lomas, Kwa Hill, Blythe Tomlin, Bever- ly Blouin (co-captain), Katie Robison. (Row 2) Laura Rhodarmcr (captain), Ronica Johnson, Deena Randell. Regan Cronin. Varsity chccrlcads: (front) Rhonda Trcwhclla. Dina Pitts, Caroline Bell, Genny Gahagan. Tracy James, (back) Monique Creech, Candice Lomas (captain). Dawn Carlton, Wendy Whclchcl (co-captain), Pam Martin. Even though the football team had a 1-9 season. Dawn Carlton is one of the ten varsity cheerleaders who keeps enthusiasm during a home game. JV cheerleaders: (front) Hallic Newell, Stephanie Bishop. Chris Beachum (cap- tain). Melissa Cooper. Thet Joseph. (Back) Cathy Gantt. Alison Wall. Stephanie West. Sandra Bell. cheerleaders 195 (continued) “Uniforms show them that they are important. The uniform and the dress code are separate. They have nothing to do with each other ’ Wall said. Cheerleaders need some type of rec- ognition because cheerleading is not considered a sport, according to Wendy Whelchel, varsity cheerleader co-cap- tain. “We get no trophies, no awards, no scholarships. There arc no tangible re- wards except wearing uniforms,” Whel- chel said. The school bought the cheerleaders sweatsuits they could wear at school, but the sweatsuits were not a good com- promise to the problem, according to Caroline Bell, varsity cheerleader. “I hate them. They are so tacky and thin. We call them our bunny suits, be- cause they are white and we feel like bunnies wearing them. “We had already paid for our uni- forms. If they had told us earlier, the cheerleaders and the school could have come to a good compromise,” Bell said. Last spring HSL passed rules forbid- ding the cheerleaders to cheer on bas- ketball courts while the ball was in play. They also had to sit in the stands. Cheerleaders could go out on the court during halftimes, time outs and be- tween quarters, according to Patsy Mack, HSL assistant executive direc- tor. “The rules were made to enforce safety. Some schools have inadequate room on the sidelines of the basketball courts for the cheerleaders to jump and cheer. They might be in the way of play and interfere with game. The cheer- leaders might be in danger,” Mack said. Mack also said cheerleaders could not build pyramids more than two peo- ple high, either kneeling or standing, at any scholastic game. “Cheerleaders can do other types of pyramids outside scholastic games. That means they can do those pyramids during cheerleading competitions or pep rallies because HSL doesn't have any jurisdiction in those areas,” Mack said. continued Confidence, senior Rosie Carlton is sure of the jumpball and even though she was injured later in the season, it didn’t stop her from advancing to the college level. Having her own style, senior Lolita Lyles stretches out before practice to make sure she is ready for the next game. 196 girl’s basketball JV girls basketball: (front) Patricia Santifort, Julia Crosby, Tcri Ward. (Back) Shonda Simpson, Connie Boken, Coach Roosevelt Garrick. Renee Brown, Moni- ca Bookard. Varsity girls basketball: (front) April Bookard. Lolita Lyles. Tara Griffin, Julie Jones. Tonya Lomas. (Back) Coach Greg Johnston, Tracy Chavis. Angela Dunn. Tracy Caldwell. Monica Bookard. Coach Roosevelt Garrick. girl's basketball 197 Avoiding a block from a Hillcrcst defensive player, senior Warren McDaniels goes up for two. (continued) The rules were passed by the HSL executive board. The board had 15 members — 11 principals and represen- tatives from the school board, the state department and the coaches associ- ation. The varsity cheerleaders sponsor and captains disagreed with the rules. “1 can see the safety factor, but the girls are trained and if they practice good safety, then they should be able to do pyramids. The rules will take some getting used to. It will be a challenge, something different. Since the cheer- leaders will not be seen, they will have to make more noise,” Janet Hoffmann, varsity cheerleader sponsor, said. “I’ve always loved cheering at bas- ketball games. I can get involved with the game. Now we have to sit down and limit our pyramids. The rules take away the best part of cheering at the games. The rules are very restrictive and do not give us a chance to show our talents. There is a difference between safety and sense. These rules are stupid and unfair,” Whelchel said. Lomas said the cheerleaders were warned about their pyramid forma- tions. “At the first basketball game, we had two legal pyramids, plus a girl on top of them. The referee came over and gave us a warning. We’ve had bad things happen to us. First, we couldn’t wear our uniforms to school. Now we can’t cheer on the courts. We have to sit in the stands. We also can’t do our own pyramids. It has put a damper on the whole squad,” Lomas said. No penalties existed for violating the rules, according to Pete Ayoub, HSL assistant executive director. “If a referee reports a violation to the HSL office, the office will call the principal of the school and tell him that the violations will have to cease. The violations will be dealt with, depending on their degree and situation. There really shouldn't be any problem with the rules because those who pass the rules should abide by them,” Ayoub said. continued 198 varsily boys basketball Making a pass under pressure. Darrell Weston makes an assist. Varsity boys basketball: (front) Kevin Hancock. (Row 2) Dexter Price. Raymond Jeter, Glen Hart. (Back) Coach Bobby Cunningham. Delano Wind- ham. Ronald Wray, Warren McDaniels, Pat Single- ton, James Lyles, Coach David Poole. Billy Marvin. Getting the last shot before the buzzer, senior Pat Singleton shows he can shoot and rebound. varsity boys basketball 199 (continued) Junior Pam Martin, varsity cheer- leader, said the rules were bad but did not affect the spirit of the game. “At the first game, the crowd jumped and cheered,” Martin said. Junior Dexter Price, forward on the varsity basketball team, said he agreed with the rules. “I think the HSL knows what it is doing. The cheerleaders might get run down behind the court because it is hard to stop when a player is going full speed. I don’t think the rules will affect the spirit of the crowd. I think the crowd will get more out of it because the cheerleaders would be in the bleachers,” Price said. The rules should have been individ- ualized, according to junior Dawn Carl- ton, varsity cheerleader. “1 think the principal of each school or the referee at each game should de- cide if there is enough room on the courts for the cheerleaders. “Spring Valley has enough room for us to cheer. 1 feel more like a spectator than a cheerleader in the stands. The rules changes have made the cheering situation worse. I think it should be de- cided on a personal basis. With these rules and the uniforms before, I feel like nobody wants cheerleaders anymore,” Carlton said. Julie Butterfield Watching and learning for next year, freshman Sta cey Brown concentrates on the game. 200 JV boys basketball Rebounding is vital when you want to win. Prince McDaniel. Gregg Belton, and Brad Pomeroy make sure their opponents don’t get a second shot JV boys basketball: (front) Brad Woodall. Tyrone Brown. Lewis Clark. Curtis Evans. (Row 2) Jamie Mcknight, Tim Baglcy. Prince McDaniels. Ken Tribble. Chris Murphy, (back) Coach Bobby Cun- ningham. Gregg Belton, Martin Bjontegard. Brad Pomeroy. Coach David Berry. Scrimaging is a big part of making a team better. Assistant coach David Berry tells the teams their strategies. Showing his athletic ability. Ken Tribble outjumps his opponent and gets the ball to his teammates. JV boys baskctball 201 Minor Sports Short On Fans At one of this year’s home basketball games, more than 40 people came dressed in cowboy hats, jeans and boots. It was an idea organized by the pep club, a club organized by seniors Ro- berto Molinary, Monique Creech, and junior Lawanda Joseph to give support to minor sports teams that did not usu- ally have a lot of fans come out, accord- ing to Molinary. “The teams such as tennis and wres- tling are the ones winning all the awards and they’re the ones that are giving Spring Valley so much recognition. They deserve to be supported and cheered on just as much as the football team deserves to be cheered on. We don't want to forget that there are other seasons besides football.” Molinary said. Although the club gave spirit to the minor sports, it was not enough, accord- ing to Sharon Buddin, student activities director. “The club was a good idea, but it’s just a start. We still have to work on getting more people out to the minor sporting events,” Buddin said. The club attended all home basket- ball, soccer and wrestling perfor- mances, according to Molinary. The club had 55 members and was still growing, according to Molinary. “Everybody wanted to join, because games are a place to let all your emo- tions out without getting in trouble. We always got rowdy,” Molinary said. The club cheered along with the var- sity cheerleaders, but the club also made up its own cheers, according to Molinary. “We did some of the cheers the cheerleaders did and some we made up, like, ’One, two, three, four, hey. North- east, what’s the score?’ if we're winning, or we’d mock individual players. You can tell it got on the other teams’ nerves by the way their players looked at us,” Molinary said. “We contributed enthusiasm, sup- port and excitement to the teams. They liked to have us around,” Molinary said. The players appreciated the pep club’s efforts, according to senior Charles Poore. “The pep club was good because it gave the support that some teams didn’t have. They kept players up when they were behind. I felt like they could actu- ally influence the game even though continued Sophomore right halfback Stan Gardner warms up before a region game. Senior fulback Charles Gedney controls the ball on defense for the Vikings. 202 varsity soccer Senior sweeper Glenn Black- shear heads the ball in the de- fensive area. Stretching is a vital part of senior halfback Danny Scango's preparation for a game. Junior center forward John Hartwell fights for the ball in a region game with Lower Richland. Varsity soccer: (front) Frankie Berry. Craig Lippincott, Johnny Robertson. Matt Riley, Jose Grant Zappata, Jeff Jeffers, Roberto Molinary, John Boulwarc (coach). (Back) Chris Puffenbarger, Greg Fields, Stan Gardener, Glenn Blackshearc, Rob Morris, Danny Scango, Wesley Rabon. Todd Heidenreich. Jeff Bell, John Hartwell, Charles Gedney. Stopping the ball, senior goalkeeper Matt Riley prepares for the start of the game in which the Vikings won over Camden 6-0. varsity soccer 203 (continued) they didn’t play. When a game was crowded, it really got players psyched up and it made them play with more intensity and then they played a better game,” Poore said. Basketball coach David Poole said that traditionally students do not sup- port basketball at Spring Valley. “We’re the only team in the region that hasn't enjoyed a home court ad- vantage but this year with the pep club and the success of the girls’ team and our team’s improvement, we’ve begun to create an advantage,” Poole said. Poole said a large crowd affected the players. “The team responded to all the cheering and the positive attitude of the crowd.” Poole said basketball has become more of a social event. “More people came out than before. We still had people who came out just to watch the playing. Others came to socialize.” The basketball team had dedicated fans, according to Poole. “We had some people come to every game. That made the players feel good and helped them get ready for the game. Fans and cheering make a differ- ence in playing the game,” Poole said. Wrestling coach Jim Bonneville agrees. “We definitely respond a lot better when we have a large crowd. When you look up in the stands and no one’s there, it’s depressing,” Bonneville said. More than 100 fans attended wres- tling matches, according to Bonneville. “More people started to come to the matches. I think people are getting a better appreciation for what the teams are accomplishing,” Bonneville said. A large crowd helps a team win. ac- cording to Bonneville. Bonneville said exposure was the reason more people attended football games than minor sports. “The kids grow up with football at Polo Park and E.L. Wright. With wres- tling. they have it for the first time in high school. Football also has a lot of exposure with pro and college football on TV,” Bonneville said. Professional wrestling is detrimental, according to Bonneville. “People get the wrong idea of what we’re trying to accomplish when they continued Coach John Boulwarc, S.C. coach of the year for 1980 and 1981, observes the Vikings with alumni player Mark Brown. The Spring Valley JV Soccer team waits for the start of the game. 204 JV soccer Joel Brown. Jeff Felton. Michael Wilhem, Hugh Burkett. Allen Frierson and Tom Stevens take to the field ready to play. Debi Dow. Bret Boulwarc and Scotty Todd do pre- game warmups. JV Soccer: (front) Carl Driver. Tom Stevens. Michael Wilhelm. Roger Goodbold. Vince Miles. Ted Lycrly. Scottie Todd, (back) Jared Magun. Hugh Burkett. Bret Boulwarc, Joel Brown. Chris Kersey Allen Frierson. Miller Asbill, Jeff Felton. Hunt Boulware. Jeff Rubin, Debi Dow. Inky Pak. Joey Kohn. JV soccer 205 Classifying in the 132 pound weight class, senior Russ Price placed second in the regional area. (continued) watch wrestling on TV,” Bonneville said. The wrestling team had dedicated fans, according to Bonneville. “A true wrestling fan is even more dedicated than a true football fan. The fan will follow the team wherever it goes. A football fan tends to go to a game just because that is where every- body is going to be, but a wrestling fan goes to watch the sport and appreciates what is going on. A true fan encourages rather than discourages and is willing to go through the bad times as well as the good times, Bonneville said. Senior wrestler Russ Price agreed with Bonneville. Usually the football fan goes to a game because that is where everybody is going to be that Friday night. Foot- ball is more of a social gathering. Any- body that comes out to a wrestling match comes out to watch the sport and supports us,” Price said. Fans are hard to come by if a team is having a losing season, according to Poore. True fans are the ones that come out whether we win or lose, and it doesn’t matter to them what our record is,” Poore said. Coach John Boulware said that mi- nor sports fans were usually related to the players in some way. People who come are mainly par- ents, friends, former players or faculty members, someone who has something to do with the school. Sometimes some- one was there who had a background in the sport and wanted to see a good game, Boulware said. Senior Pete Menkhaus said pride in the school kept the players going. Pride kept players working. Players wanted to do good for Spring Valley. Even if students don’t support the teams, the players try their best,” Menkhaus said. Low attendance did affect the play- ers, according to Menkhaus. They feel like nobody’s behind them when no one is at the games, Menk- haus said. Traditional rivalries were as intense in minor sports as they were in major sports, according to Bonneville and Menkhaus. There’s always a lot of electricity at Northeast matches. We get one or two fans at matches and they’re usually rel- atives, girlfriends or boyfriends,” Mankhaus said. Stefani Rosenbcck and Jerry Holmes Sizing each olher up. junior 3rd seeded l.loyd King and senior 1st seeded Johnny Fowler try to find the weaknesses in their opponent during a practice. In the correct stance position, freshman Mark Mayes prepares to start a match. 206 wrestling During the winter sports pep rally, senior Roger Reynolds, who placed 1st in region and 4th in state, introduces his fellow wrestling teammates. Getting in tip top condition, 126 weight class Eddie Semones. 98 pounder Anthony Livoli and Brent Lesser show their endurance. Trying for a pin, freshman Brent Lesser and Sean Fink who is in the 132 pound weight class do the two on one. Wrestling: (front) Mark Williams. George Brown, Pat McCarthy. Richard Vil- lacrcs. Anthony Livoti. Jason Williamson. Joe Ellison. Roger Reynolds. (Row 2) Tom Bates. Kenny Bogart. F.ddic Semones. Brent Lesser. (Row 3) Todd Nord, Jay Nettles. Cecil Haltiwanger, Sean Fink. Russ Price. Henry Ragle, Jim Bonne- ville (coach). (Back) James Hammond. Todd Smith. Mark Hayes. Lloyd King, Johnny Fowler, Andrew Fuller, Robbie Hillman, Greg Martin. wrestling 207 They’re Equal In one corner of the field behind Harry Parone Stadium, a boy threw a baseball 70 miles per hour; in another corner a girl threw a softball 60 miles per hour. Around the track in the stadium, a boy and a girl ran eight miles to prepare for a meet the next day. In the spring, boys and girls partici- pated in three sports that required the same skills — baseball, softball and track, and although boys were stronger, girls were just as competitive and capa- ble, according to coaches and players. “In the sports girls play, they show just as much character, ability and de- termination, Lee Koty, athletic direc- tor, said. “Boys are naturally stronger, and they run faster, but for girls against girls we are just as good as anyone else, Susan Goiser, junior track team member, said. In a track meet, the same event was run first by the girls and then the boys, and softball was played basically the same as baseball. The track teams had the same schedule, while the boys' base- ball team played 20 regular season games and the girls' softball team played 16. The girls also played in eight playoff games. The training for girls’ track was the same as for boys’ track, according to Megan OConnor, girls’ track team member. “The girls and boys have different goals, but they’re both just as hard to accomplish. We aren't really coached differently. We have the same workouts and do the same things, O'Connor said. The baseball players and the softball players disagreed on how their training compared. “The softball team trained basically the same as the guys,’’ sophomore pitcher Brandy Rucker said. “Baseball practice was harder be- cause we had batting and field practice and because it was a lot stricter. There wasn't as much kidding around. We ran more and went over things more,” Johnny Fowler, senior pitcher, said. continued 208 track Going for ihc gold. Julie Rambo attempts to throw the discus down the field around 120 feet Rambo finished second in state. Striving for the finish line John Haz ard completes his last turn. A strive to beat last year's record of 42.9. Raymond Jeter bolts for the finish line after Aylan Brown hands off to Jeter. Speed and height arc the signifi- cant factors for Billy Marvin as he reaches the climax of the long jump. During the intersquad meet, Marvin tried to break a record of 22 feet. Sheila Palmer warms up her mus- cles for the sprint relay. Girl’s Track: (front row) Loco Nelson, Jocelyn Burrell, Jackie Bass, Sheila Palmer. Chantal Williams, (row 2) Kim Allen, Amy Sckulich. Megan O’Conner. Lclita Harrison. Mona Hennagan. (row 3) Patricia Marvin, Vicki Stochr. Julie Rambo. Tracy Young. Janet Hoffmann. Boy's Track: (front row) Rick Crumpler. Wayne Neal. Gregg Branham. Will Crowley, Kevin Hast, Malvcrcc Clinton. Ramond Jeter, Coley Harmon, Matt Post, John Jones, (row 2) Peter Teff, Willie Friarson, Van Fore, Joe Bramlcttc. Aylan Brown. Jeff Huttcr, Elpidio Lin-Justinano. Steve Gibner. (row 3) Ken Tribble, Joe Samuels. Pat Singleton, Ned Appen- zellcr. Patrick O’Connor. Kelvin Brown. Bobby Cunningham, (row 4) Richard Tucker. Guy Rogers, John Hazard, Mike Maicrlc, Brian Settle. Steve Gross. track 209 Track is a good sport for girls or boys, according to John Jones, track coach. “Track is one sport that is as equal as possible. Anyone can find success in it. You learn things you can’t learn any- where else. A lot of your success is mea- sured on how well you do against your- self. If you improve, you’re a winner,’’ Jones said. Softball coach Gregg Owings has coached the girls' softball team for five years. “Girls listen to you, and they really get motivated. I coach them the same way I would a boys' team. Sometimes I'm hard on them, and sometimes I praise them. The girls have to go over a lot of the basics boys have already been taught. As a team we work hard. It’s like coaching a boys’ team. The softball team members aren’t babies. They’re tough, Owings said. Koty says girls cannot take the pres- sure that coaches place on boys. “You can’t be as hard on the girls, physically or emotionally. They can’t take all the battering. As more and more girls participate in sports, they will probably get to the point where they aren’t so sensitive, Koty said. “Our coach didn’t work us as hard as the boys because she wanted to inspire us, not work us until we lost interest,” Goiser said. “The coaches expect the same out of both teams, we expect them to do the best they can,” Billy Petosky, baseball coach, said. Koty said that the sex of a coach should not matter to a team. “If the team has the same mutual respect and admiration that the coach has for the team, it shouldn’t matter whether he is a man or a woman,” Koty said. “It doesn't matter to me whether the coach is a man or a woman as long as he knows what he’s doing, Rucker said. continued Hustling. Kevin Hogan, ccntcr- ficlder, strives to reach third base before being tagged out. Warming up before batting. Kevin Baker, left-fielder, anticipates his chance to hit a homcrun. 10 bascball Observing his players. Coach Billy Pcioskey hopes the long hours of practice will pay off. Waiting for the outcome of the game. Brian Griffith. Thad Bell and Charles Poore want to see if the team can come through with another win. Take off. Clay Fulmer, varsity pitcher, aims to throw another strike. Baseball: (front row) Brian Griffith, Robbie Haynes, Tom Williams. Thad Bell, Charles Poore, Trac West. David Bonhcimcr. Chris Shcalman. Neil Lacy, Chuck Woody, (back row) Alyson Worthington, Rhonda Swindler. Johnny Fowler. Steve Whitbeck. Rodney Snipes. Clay Fulmer. Kevin Baker, Alex Cobb. Dwayne Jones. Bret Ginn. Doug llolliftcld, Bruce Smalley, Kevin Hogan. Coach Billy Pctoskcy. baseball 211 Preparing to stop a grounder, Steve Whitbeck. third baseman, concen- trates on the approaching ball. But the sex of the coach did matter to some players. “I could look up to a man before I could a woman. I could relate to him better, Chuck Wooddy, senior short- stop, said. Girls can talk to a woman easier. She knows how we feel when we run, hurt and succeed, Goiscr said. Girls’ and boys' sports were treated equally, according to Koty. We arc very fond of girls sports, Koty said. Salaries were the same, and coaches were expected to do the same amount of work. Softball players were upset about the amount of money spent on the teams. Money-wise, the softball team got ripped off because the guys get red tips planted around their fence, but we don't even have a fence. They have dugouts. We have benches. The school takes ex- cellent care of their field, which no one is allowed to touch, but the PE classes play on ours. We haven’t had new uni- forms in six years. 1 don't think it shows equal treatment, Rucker said. I think the girls should get as much money as us, probably more, Wooddy said. No new girls' sports are planned be- cause not enough girls are involved, ac- cording to Koty. I don’t think girls have realized the joy of sports yet, Koty said. But players agreed that more girls will participate in sports. There were girls who wanted to run. All they needed was to be asked, Goiser said. I think our winning seasons will at- tract more interest in softball, Rucker said. Rucker said the girls' attitude toward sports make playing more fun. The guys just go out to win. We go out to win and have fun, Rucker said. Grace Quattlcbaum Scholarship winner and graduate Ginny Ray scoops the ball quickly to make the out. while senior Au- drey Rinkcr backs her up. Coach of the undefeated softball team and lower-state champions. Greg Owings stands by and watch- es his girls in action. ■BBflflHfl 212 softball Ready to go, former student Patty Trieber listens to third base coach Andy Tackett for advice on making the score. Taking a break from the excitement, senior Lolita Lyles and graduate Valerie Boyd are seriously taking a look at the opponent's defense. Rooting on their fellow team-mates, sophomore Brandy Rucker, junior Allison Wicker, senior Paula Mathews, sophomore Jodi Upton and Tracey Dishno show their spirit. Girl’s Softball: (first row) Susan Burdian, Lolita Lyles. Sabrina Dishno. Ginny Ray. Jodi Upton. Sally Boatwright. Allison Wicker. Paula Matthews. Valeric Boyd, (back row) Christy Dodds. Laurie Whitcomb. Allyson Kelly, Jennifer Berry. Barbara Shelley. Audrey Ricker. Patti Trieber. Gray Farnsworth. Tracey Dishno. Dee Dee Bishop. Brandy Rucker. Tracy Chavis. Coach Owings. softball 213 Getting out of sand traps is difficult, but graduate Rhett Davis proves it can be done. Not just snobs They played at country clubs and wore nice clothes. Some stereotyped them as snobs because of the sports they played, according to Pete Menkhaus, senior tennis team member. “Most people think just because you play tennis that you're a rich snob. That’s not true because anyone playing does it because they enjoy it and not because it’s a status symbol,” Menkhaus said. “For some reason, people think golfers are stuck up because they dress nice. They aren’t stuck up. It just seems that way,” Chris McCoy, senior golf team member, said. Although the sports were different, both golf and tennis involved mind control, ac- cording to the players. “A good tennis player has to keep con- trol of himself psychologically. You have to stay under control and just keep cool. It’s mostly a head game,” Menkhaus said. “Golf is 90 percent mental. If your mind says you can do it, you can. You have to be able to think your way around a golf course,” John Hartwell, junior golf team member, said. Both Hartwell and Menkhaus credited the Spring Valley area for the success of the tennis and golf teams. “Tennis and golf are mostly country club sports, and this area is a country club area. The big country clubs are here. We have real good facilities in the Northeast area,” Menkhaus said. McCoy and Hartwell have played since they were seven years old. Both say that their parents got them started. “My dad has been playing all his life. My parents really didn’t push me. I started because I wanted to do it myself. That is why I like golf. You are playing by your- self. In a match, it's you and the golf course,” Hartwell said. Menkhaus has played tennis for nine years. He says that tennis is better than other sports because it is an individual sport. “I enjoy the sport. I have been playing for a long time, and I like the exercise. I love hitting the ball as hard as I can and trying to place the ball in certain positions. It takes a lot of discipline to go out and practicing everyday for two hours in 100 degree temperature on the court. Tennis gives me so much confidence in my whole lifestyle, not only in the sport but also in outside accomplishments,” Menkhaus said. continued Going over the instructions before the big game, coach John Boulwarc informs graduates Rhett Davis and Brent Woods of the strategics. A perfect putt is shown by junior John Hartwell. 214 golf it - I Golf: (front) Allan Hancock. Robert Dargan. (row 2) Dave Dolge, Todd Fuller, Rhctt Davis, Joel Hartwell. (row 3) Chuck Welsh. John Hartwell, Brent Woods, Chris McCoy. Giving it his all, Brent Woods works hard at golf practice. golf 215 Hartwell agreed that the mental aspect of golf made it the hardest sport to play. “If you really aren’t mentally prepared, you can't play. You got to plan each shot. A lot of people think that golf is dumb because you hit the ball and go chase it, but it is not,” Hartwell said. An individual sport is better than a team sport because the outcome is up to the player, according to Menkhaus. “In tennis, you can go out and hit with one person, or you can hit on a backboard by yourself. In a match there is nobody to blame you for a mistake. You can play all year round without a team,” Menkhaus said. “You can play golf any time you want to. In team sports someone is always tell- ing you where, when and how,” Hartwell said. Both Hartwell and McCoy agreed that playing well and winning were the biggest rewards of playing golf. “My biggest reward was satisfaction, knowing that 1 played good and beating the other player, Hartwell said. “It was a great feeling winning. Usually in a tournament there were about 100 players that were usually the best in the state, and beating them was satisfying, McCoy said. Hoshea Davis and Stefa ni Rosen beck Observing the action on the court. Coach David Poole watches as his players lead the team to another win. Transferring from Irmo. senior Gotham Ghandi was welcomed onto the team. Senior Randy Ewart, first seeded player, helps Ghandi with his work-out. 216 boys tennis Determined to win the point, senior Randy F.wart firccly returns the backhand. Stretching out before his strenuous practice is very important for sen- ior Pete Menkhaus. Keeping an eye on the ball is a necesity if junior Tariq Ghaffar wants a Boy’s Tennis: Lee Harrlcson. Eric Fuerstein. Tom Herndon, Tariq Ghaffar, James Dasho. successful outcome. Mark Allen, Kenny Snow. Coach Poole. Pete Menkhaus. Randy Ewart, Mo Salim, Mark Amoth, Danny Larsen. Mike Haight. boys tcnnis 217 Organizations May I have your attention please Oranges, doughnuts, etc. Good morning. May I have your attention please for the morning announcements. Key club members are reminded to turn in their money for the sucker sale. But I haven’t sold my suckers yet. There will be a mandatory meeting of NFL today at the beginning of lunch - you must be there if you arc planning on going to Philadelphia next weekend. But I have a lest to make up! Anchor club members arc reminded to pick up their doughnuts. Money must be turned in to Ms. Harris by lunch on Monday. There will be a mandatory meeting of SV players today at the beginning of lunch — Be there. Why not? I can be in two places at once. All Mu Alpha Theta members must report to D-8 at 12:25 for their yearbook picture. Wonderful. Make that three places. Student council members planning to go to Pawley's must meet with Buddin in the Little Theatre at the first of lunch. Great, Buddin! German Club members — the Gummy Bears have arrived. Pick yours up at the first of lunch in Ms. Linder's room. Ach Du Lieber! Jr. Academy of Science members arc reminded of the special program tonight in the library. The newspaper deadline was three days ago. I haven’t slept in a week, and I have to deliver 60 cases of oranges this afternoon. There will be a meeting of the Spring Bazaar committee this afternoon after school in Buddin's office. Interact members arc reminded to meet at Lonnie B. Nelson to set up for the haunted house this afternoon. Sec Ms. Rochelle for details. Maybe I can still join Interact. really don't have enough to do. Arc you looking for a way to meet friends, fill your afternoons, and learn good business skills? Come to Junior Achievement this afternoon in C pod. I was only joking — really. All Honor Society members must see Mrs. Holbrook today concerning refreshments and plans for the induction ceremony. There will be an emergency meeting of all houses today at the end of lunch. Freshmen in D-5. sophomores in B pod. juniors in D-7, and seniors in Art 2. This is not happening to me! Have a great day! Right. I probably will. May I have your attention for one more announcement. All Sunstonc staff members jnust have their stories in to Mr. Knight by the end of lunch. Aggggggggggghhhh!!! Teaming up to make a midget. Chuck Welsh and Sarah Puffenbargcr entertain student council mem- bers at Pawley's workshop 218 Organizations Sorting through names. Sam Hernandez and Pete Mcnhaus get prepared for the Key Club Hallow- een sucker fund-raiser. Getting in the mood for haunting. Janice Lomas. Vivian Ulmer, and Leigh Ann Lomas work at the Interact haunted house at Lonnie B. Nelson ele- mentary school. luAlde Band 220 Chorus 226 SV Players 228 Speech Debate 232 Language Clubs 234 Wilson Clubs 236 Student Council 238 Service Clubs 242 Organization 219 In first place . . . The Viking Band had not tasted victory since the spring of 1981. In tenth place, the announcer began, with a score of 90.70, Lexington High School. Practice had started the last week in July for new members, August 1 for veter- ans. In ninth place, with a score of 91.60, Orangcburg-Wilkinson High School. It had been hot outside, the heat in ex- cess of 100 degrees. In eighth place, with a score of 91.80, Rock Hill High School. Band camp was August 7-13 in Mary- ville, Tennessee, where the band members worked outside at least 10 hours a day. The band rose at 5 a.m. and went to bed at 11 p.m. In seventh place, with a score of 91.85, Laurens High School. The first contest was October 1 at the Music Bowl. The band came in fifth. Arch-rival Richland Northeast took third. In sixth place, with a score of 92.30, Irmo High School. At the year’s second contest, the States- ville Tournament of Champions, the band finished third. The Silver Cadets of North- east captured first. In fifth place, with the score of 94.70, Camden High School. At the Boiling Springs Festival of Bands, the last contest before the state championship, the band finished fourth in a field of six. Richland Northeast again triumphed, taking percussion, color guard, drum major and horn line awards and first place. In fourth place, with a score of 96.35, Walterboro High School. This was unexpected. Last year's cham- pion reduced to fourth. The band could now do no worse than third. In third place with a score of 96.40, Richland Northeast High School. The band was ecstatic as it realized it had beaten Northeast for the first time in a year. “It was incredible. I cried. I was running all over after I heard Northeast was third,” senior rifle Jimmy Murphy said. The band knew now that it could do no worse than second. In second place, with a score of 96.50, Summerville High School. The crowd was silent for a second, then erupted with applause. The band, standing in one corner of the stadium, went wild. Members were laughing, crying and screaming all at the same time. “I was totally stunned. I walked around in a daze, hugging everyone in sight. I have never felt the feeling of winning like this before. It was great,” freshman colorguard member Margaret Richardson said. All that was needed was the official announcement. In first place, with a score of 97.30, for the sixth time in the school's history . . . the Spring Valley Viking band. “Our band director. Bill Connell, had told us not to run on the field no matter what happened, so we decided to run around the track instead. Nobody thought we were going to do it, but we did.” sopho- more colorguard member Meredith Mitchell said. continued Trumbones. (front) Danielle Mozie. Rene Sulton, Vicky Jefferson. Paul Bcrrian. Baritones: (front) Miller Asbill, Mike Kirk. Steve Tull I isa Whitcomb (back) (back) Roger Lcmacks, Kathy Masek. Matt Fulmer. Troy Griffin, Michael Palma. Bobby Johnson 220 band Parent volunteers, like Delores Gonda and Susan Ambrose, from SV and RNF. organized the State 4A band competition as a fund raiser to help support their band programs. Showing her stuff at an ourdoor assembly, senior Julie Van Vaulkenburg keeps in time with the drum major. Former band members Jimmy Lewis. Miriam Lovett. Mike Kcrckcs and Traci Stutts support the band at practices and competitions. Percussion: (front) Norman Swygert, Thomas Livoti. Peter Rutledge. Davette Mozic, David Keels (middle) Angie Baxter. Denise Kiernan. Sean McLean. Lcnnic Youkcr. (back) Julie Van Vaulkenburg. Michael Palma. Amanda Powers. Saxophones: (front) Stephanie Griggs. Kraig Barentine, Jeff Daily. George Brown. Daryl Bell (middle) Steven Ncubaum. Denise Jones. Kelvin Brown. Mike Bcubcll, Danny Deal, Mark Johnson, (back) Anthony Livoti. Chris Numberger, Lisa Weathcrsbec. Meredith Mitchell. Alisa Ramsey. band 221 The week before the state championship went much like a normal week’s rehearsal. “We deserved state, after all those hours of hard work each day. We felt very bad when we lost all the competitions, but as a result it caused us to work even harder for state, freshman cymbol player Lisa Wcathcrsbce said. At the end of practice on Thursday, Connell called the band over to sit in a large circle to discuss the upcoming event. Connell told the band members to do the best job that they could do and to remem- ber that no matter what happened, the results were only six people's opinion. Saturday October 29 was the date of the Twenty-fifth Annual State Marching Band Championship. Each band member was to work one shift of labor and then rest. “Working has a lot of responsibilities that interfere with our preparation for the contest, Connell said. At 3 p.m. the band met in the band room to get their instruments and do de- part for E.L. Wright Middle School where they rehearsed for an hour and a half. After returning to Spring Valley, Con- nell told the band members to be back in the band room at seven p.m. in full uni- form. Until then they could do as they pleased. As 7 p.m. approached, the looks on the faces of the band members showed ner- vousness. Freshmen and new members looked especially nervous. At 7 p.m. Connell instructed everyone to sit on the floor and think about the show. continued French horns: (front) Mikki Corley, Calli Edwards. Beth Shackelford. Elizabeth Gabel, (row 2) Russell Gibncr, Jeff Buck. Rich Miller, Daniel Wcinbaum. Vince Miles. Trumpets: (front) Glen Buie. Mark Gonda. Charles Poore. Dean Hoyle, Chris Sotelo. Dana Johnson, (row 2) Brad l.anghans. Shannon Halloway, Chuck Ham- rick. Gregg Martin. Debbie Wallace. Alan Canzatcr. (row 3) Clint Karamath. Mike Morgan. Jules Free, John Frick, Tony Ford, Wayne Swyggcrt. 222 band Before getting dressed for the state competition, band members Miller Asbill. Mike Kirk, Lisa Whit- comb. Steve Ncwbaum and Danny Deal listen to important instructions for the upcoming show. Punk rockers, during homecoming week, band mem- bers Sonya Molinary leads the way while Julie Hag- gard. Susan Owings and Melanie Spivey are keeping time in the parade. Anxiously waiting for the announcement of the state 4A winner. Yolanda Irly. Keitha Rosebourgh and Donna Doxie cling to each other for moral support. Color Guard: (front) Donna Doxie. Diana Allen. James Murphy. Mary Rausher. George Brown, Carol Williamson. Shawna Barcntine. Alisa Ramsey. Chris Mar- tin. (row 2) Meredith Mitchell. Adams Corson. Angie Baxter. Michcll Cory. Angela Bishop. Lilly DcGracia. Clair Edwards. Stacey Gardner. Shannon Humes. Rhonda Richardson. Laura Peake. (Back row) Margaret Richardson. Yolanda Irly. Portia Carr. Charlene Johnson. Michelle DeBerry. Steven Ncw- baum. Gail Jones. Lori Ross. Leah Ross. Kim Privc. Florence McCants. Clarinets: (front) Susan Sizemore. Susan Wilson. Angela Cohen. Keith Benggio. Melissa Ulmer. Laura Peake. Gail Jones, (row 2) Florence McCants, Charlene Cunningham. Dionne Tolbert. Chip Angcvinc. Kim Brown. Melissa Entzimingcr. Angela Bishop, (back) Lcland Knox. Andrea Clark, Kcnyatta Jackson. Todd Hcroidcmus. band 223 After the initial shock of winning the state championship band title was over, band director Bill Connell and band alumnus Sid Haton talk over the perfor- mance. Flutes: (front) Denise Kiernan. Kelly Johnson. Mary Rauschcr. I.aura Abdulla. Wanda MeGuirt. Julie Haggard. Tracy Branham. Angela Bishop, (middle) Clair |-.dwards. Antoinette Cummings. Joye Reed. Sonya Molinary. Alison Peake, (back) Denise Pcrrault. Cristic Shackleford, Kevin Anderson. Kim Rhodamcr. Angela McKnight, Melanie Spivey. Fifteen minutes later, Connell told ev- eryone to go outside to begin the warm up. The band’s warm up lasted about half an hour. After the warm up, the band cir- cled around Connell as he gave a final pep talk. “Connell said that we had brought tears to many people’s eyes with our perfor- mances and that he would be satisfied if we did the best we possibly could, no mat- ter where we placed,’’ sophomore tuba player Victor Ellison said. The band lined up in the march-on-for- mation and walked from the front of the fine arts building down to the goal post at the west end of Harry Parone Stadium. As North Augusta finished performing, Connell called the band to attention and instructed the drum line to start the band’s cadence. “We were very positive, very confident and extremely intense. You could actually feel the intensity and concentration. I knew it was my last chance, and I wanted it bad,” senior drum major Charles Poore said. The band performed Pictures of Spain, Selections from Sophisticated Ladies and Piano Concerto in F, and as the band marched off the field, looks of confidence replaced the looks of nervousness. They knew they had won. “It was the very best that Spring Valley could have done. I don’t think they could have done any better. They marched ex- tremely well, better marching execution than all year,” Connell said. Michael Palma Mascot Rudy faithfully attends every band competi- tion and football game. After learning that they had won the 4A Slate Band Competition, sophomores Carol Williamson and Denise Kiernan give each other a congradulatory hug for a job well done. 224 band Performing at football games, champion band mem- bers. Darrell Bell and Bob Carson, added spirit to the crowd. Before the state band competition, drum majors Dean Hoyle and Charles Poore adjust the flash cubes for the opening salute. Captains: (front) Angela Cohen. Susan Wilson. Dean Hoyle. Charles Poore. Mary Rauschcr. Laura Abdalla, Wanda MeGuirt. Peter Rutledge (row 2) Kelly Johnson. Jeff Buck. Beth Shackelford, Chris Sotcllo. Julie Van Valkenburg. Kelvin Brown. Kraigg Barrcntinc. Leah Ross. Mark Collins. Mark Gonda (row 3) Mike Kirk. Wayne Swygert. Paul Berrian. Danny Deal, Glenn Bowie. Kathy Masek. Anthony Livoti (back) Troy Griffin. Seniors: (front) Susan Wilson. Yolanda Irby. Shawana Barrcntinc. Charles Poore. Mary Rauschcr. Jimmy Murphy. Laura Abdalla (row 2) Kelly Johnson. Jeff Buck. Chris Sotello. Julie Van Valkenburg, Steve Tull. Mike Palmer. Mark Gonda. band 225 Viking Chorus Pops Ensemble: (front) Oscar Jacobs. Tony Edgers, Mike Cook. Steven Washing- ton. (Row 2) Christy Gunnclly, Tracy James. Linda Butterfield. Lavetta Geiger. Shawna Barentine. Michele Berry. (Back) Suzanne Moore, Jackie Bass, Nancy Maples, Vivian Ulmer. Teresa Flake. 226 chorus 9th grade advanced: (front) Shipla Bhatt. Kathy Kaiser, Leah Applcbaum. Kim t Price, Wendy Lippcncott. Heather Freeman, Julie Lawrence. Charlene Cunningham. Joe Cornell. Kim Fulmer. Rennie Brashington. Matt Branham, Lynn Bass. (Row 2) j Laura Sperry, Kat Kittrcll, Gay Johnson. Michelle Horton. Wendy Brown. Donald ' Hayden. Valerie Johnson, James Griffin, Kenny Washington, Patricia Marvin, Mi- chcal Young. Tim Ross, Kwa Hill. Berry Crim, Tracy Tindall. (Back) Susan Menk- haus. Shannon Simon, Steve Hester. Tara Tolson. Syncthia Wilson, Dennis Brantley, ! Jim Simmons. Petrina Cunningham, Elizabeth Lovvorn, Lisa Burke. Junior Nancy Maples, Viking Singers president, took chorus because she loved to sing and music was fulfilling to her. “Singing gives me a better perspective of the arts and it enables me to release my emotions through singing, Maples said. Maples said she liked to sing all types of songs except country. “My favorite thing about chorus is lis- tening to the well-blended tones of each section and its sound in unison. Marianne Holland was the choral direc- tor. “Mrs. Holland has been a mother, a counselor and a friend, as well as a teacher to all of her students. She has shown us the importance of music and our abilities to use it. Karen Osbourne, sophomore, also took Viking Singers. “My mother pushed me into chorus at E.L. Wright, and I thought I wouldn't like it, but I did like it. My favorite things about chorus are the field trips. The chorus sang at Spring Valley Coun- try Club, Rock Bridge Country Club, Co- lumbia Mall, Spring Valley High and oth- er schools. Cathy Austin Singing What a feeling, senior Teresa Flake along with the Pops Ensemble, danced a routine and sang in the Miss Spring Valley Pageant. The Pop Ensemble was one of the featured groups which entertained during the pageant. The proceeds went to the drama department for new lighting equipment. Viking Singers: (front) Tammy Jeffers. Nan Virivan. Carmen Greene, l.ibby Sloan. Susan Branham. Kim Alcwinc. Troy Turnipsccd, Chip Hinson. Steven Washington. Andy Robertson, Kim Toliver. Kim Paulin. Debbie Bryant. (Row 2) Michele Berry, Shawna Barcntinc. Jackie Bass. Jenifer Breihan. Christy Gunnell, Linda Butterfield. Tracy James, Jeff Plumlcy. George Byrne. Mike Cook. Tony Edgers, Cynthia Walk- er. Jackie Spearman. Vivian Ulmer. Nancy Maples. (Back) Kim Berry. Marion Gunter. Suzanne Moore, Kim Deen, Joan Cody, Stephanie Bishop, L.ctitia Harrison, Lisa Lackey, Dobbs River. Robbie Lovvorn, Oscar Jacobs, Lavetta Geiger, Teresa Flake. All State Chorus: (front) Kim Berry. Nancy Maples. Shawna Barcntinc (Hon- ors). Vivian Ulmer, George Byrne. (Back) Mike Cook. Lisa Lackey (Honors), Oscar Jacobs, Tony Edgers, Jackie Spearman (Honors). Jeff Plumlcy chorus 227 S.V. Players Most people thought of the Spring Val- ley Players as weird, but they were just a group of people who wanted to be them- selves, according to member Erin Thigpen. “Players all have an interest in the the- ater. They don’t have to put on a show to get attention,” Thigpen said. To be a Player, all a person had to do was have an interest in theater, according to Jim Thigpen, players sponsor. “The club is open to all students. The only requirement is that you have some interest in theater,” Jim Thigpen said. The Players met every Friday at lunch. “At the meetings we talk about compe- tition, upcoming plays and audition dates, stuff like that,” Erin Thigpen said. A student didn’t have to be an actor to be involved with the Players, according to Jim Thigpen. “The majority of the Players’ members enjoyed working backstage, making sets, applying make-up and working on the sound. We had a real good cross section of people, black and white, ninth grade through twelfth grade,” Jim Thigpen said. Matt Buffum and Chris Puffenbarger Spring Valley Players: (front) Jim Thigpen (sponsor). (Row 2) Dcna Hertz, Valerie Couch, Danielle Woolfolk, Lisa Murphy. Danielle Howie, Brandy Rucker, Erin Thigpen. Julie Vanvalkenburg. Eric West. (Row 3) Pam Waldrep. Allen Simpson, John Hatfield, George Burns, l.isa Whitcomb, Amy Aitkcn, Jim Chestnut! (presi- dent), Ann Marie Broome, Bart Bartlett, Stephanie Nankin (secretary), Teddy- Palmer. (Back) Lynn Weathers, Mike Gibis, Matt Nankin, David Laglc (vice presi- dent). Debbie Woog, Tammy Jacobs, Kathy Dudley, Shawna Barentine, Mark Ja- cobs. Melissa Kelly. Charline Rochefort. Dean Hoyle. Explorers: (front) Naland Shenoy, Julie Rambo (vice president), Jackie Bass, Shcr- ( rill Martin. Roberto Molinary, Edith Brown. Bryon Elliott. (Row 2) Tcrcjun DeCas- tro. Den Viravan, Dcon Viravan, Dow Viravan. Mikki Scheclcr, Julie Lawrence, Sara Puffenbarger, Liz Bell, Krista O'Keefe. Melissa Miller. (Row 3) Ann Marie Broome, q Michael Arnold, Edgar Generoso. Melanie Hudson, Chip Smith. Aylan Brown. Gillian Luftig, Doug Hartley. Kalcna Hammock, Jimmy Sauls, Trey Moore. Glen Buie, Daniel Weinbaum. (back) Paula Alcwinc. Dawn Carlton. Roger Reynolds, (president) Jimmy Denton, Mary K. Gaines. Dave Denton, Elpidio Lin-Justiann, Danny Deal, Barbara Bogart, Debbie Stichr, Laura Abdalla, Gregg Branham, Jeff Lawrence (vice president), Danny Scango. 228 organizations Preparing for opening night of “Lone Star” junior, Jim Chestnutt. senior. Bart Bartlett, and freshman Alan Simpson rehearse their lines. Troubled with tough decisions sophomore Brandy Rucker, and junior. Charlene Rochefort give a prize- winning performance in “Laundry and Bourbon i Search: (front) Andrea Rosenborough. Kwa Hill, Charlene Geiger (secretary) Thet Joseph. Florence McCants. (Row 2) Mamie Arthur, (treasurer). April Bookard, Loco Nelson, Melanie Jones, Tcisha Brown, Gloria Harris, Vanett Fore. Monica (| Bookard, Lawanda Joseph (president). (Row 3) Susan Kelly, Patricia Harrell, Jewel Paulin, Felicia Jones. Mona Hennagan, Octavia Sims. Pam Martin, Jennifer Dargan, Leigh Hammock, Star Overton, Sharon Caldwell, (back) Carmelita Goines (vice- president) Ryan Small. Jacquelyn Gibbs. Frankie Brown, Denise Chavis. Cedric Flemming. Vanessa Taylor, Raymond Jeter, Felicia F.vans, Pete Woodard, Lloyd King. Art Council: (front) David Johnston, Ruth Ann Steele. Jackie Chalfant (sponsor). Den Viravan. Wendy Higgins, (row 2) Terejun DeCastro, Christi Dodds, Chris Alti, Wayne Freeman, Donna Osburn, Lyndon (president) Chris Nye, Billy Joe Carter, (back) Dana Johnson, Warren Folse, Susan Kuhne, Regina Sinclair, Eve Hunnicutt (secretary), Monica Allen. ■ organizations 229 Publications Publications — Saga, the Viking Shield and Sunstone — have required hours of extra time from students and advisors. Saga, “a book of memories,” featured personality sketches and club events. Staffers spent approximately four hours after school each day working on Saga, according to junior Laura Sharpe, Saga co-editor. The Viking Shield, Spring Valley’s newspaper, took three weeks to organize every issue, according to Lea Evelyn Dor- sett, editor in chief. Dorsett said she spent five to six afterschool hours on the paper every week, but “it’s worth it when I get to see the paper,” Dorsett said. Sunstone, a literary arts magazine, pub- lished the best writing, photography and art work of students. The magazine is pub- lished during the fall of each year, accord- ing to Tom O'Connor, senior staff mem- ber. Sunstone: (front) Laura Abdalla. Kris Hartley, Robin Ward. Stephanie Nankin, Suzanne Moore, Debbie Stiehr. (Row 2) Tom O'Connor, Barbara Beck. Maja Osterman. Jennifer Dargan, Jim Dillon, Ken Carter. (Back) Wayne Yang. John Byrn, Gregg Branham, Monica Galloway. Julie Butterfield. Viking Shield: (front) Elizabeth Gaines, Lisa Bell, Kevin Brumfield (photo editor). Stephanie Roscnbeck (sports editor). Diane Spitzcr, John Byrn (art editor). (Row 2) David Knight (advisor), Kelly Humes, Michelle Bonneville, Lea Evelyn Dorsett (editor in chief), Julie Butterfield (managing editor). Laura Dowey, Kim Fuzessy (feature editor) Becky Hayford (news editor). (Back) Connie Jones, Jimmy Larsen, Caroline Bell, Jim Dillon, Wayne Yang (editorial editor), John Hartwell, Steve Burr (business editor). Jerry Holmes. 230 organizations An important part of producing a newspaper is the photography that goes on the pages. Senior Kevin Brumfield manages photos for the Viking Shield. Who is this man? David Knight, the award winning publications advisor. Omega: (front) Wendy Whelchcl, Randy Ewart, Jeff Dailey. Brandy Rucker, Roger Reynolds (chairman of board). (Row 2) Rosie Carlton. Bryan Rhodarmer, Angela Dunn, Scott Pfeiffer, Dawn Carlton. Mike Klein, Billy Marvin. (Back) Anthony Livoti, Denise Kiernan. Gautham Gondi. Rob Ricks, Brian Magarglc. Will Crowley. Logos: (front) Bo Thompson. Laura Sperry, Carroll Barron (president). Sid Locke, Mary Kroenig, Grace Bateman. (Back) Mike Cook. Vivian Ulmer, April Gibson. Sue Burdian. organizations ?.!! Speech And Debate The speech and debate team helped team members develop talents and person- ality, according to National Forensic League (NFL) members. “The NFL provided a great opporunity to combine the skills you learn in the regu- lar classroom with other creative talents like acting,” sophomore Amy Starr said. Junior Ken Carter, NFL president, said the team helped members in many ways. “It’s the most well-rounded activity in Spring Valley. You research and learn to speak well, but I guess it’s not athletic, except maybe from walking from round to round,” Carter said. Senior Stephanie Nankin, vice presi- dent, said speech events totally over- whelmed her and gave her an emotional outlet. “It’s just taken over my whole life, and I love it. During speech events, you get rid of your emotions. Crying is wonderful,” Nankin said. Other NFL members said they liked speech and debate because of the people on the team and because it made them self-assured and more outgoing. Cassie Yang NFL is more than Debate and oratory. It is a group of friends like Stephanie Nankin. Ken Carter. Mary Anderson, and Andrea Derrick who help each other with a speech, research, or even lunchtime home- work. Computer club: (front) Doug Sholly, James Walker (president). Wendell Joyner (vice-president), (row 2) Linda Steele (sponsor). Jeff Stcck. Mark Gonda. Jim Chcsnutt. Jeff Moores. NFL: (front) Tammy Grogan. Amy Starr, Maja Osterman. Hope Derrick. Brian Albrecht. Mary Anderson, Jeff F.ldcr, Debbie Woog, (row 2) Vaicnc Couch. Anne Mullis, Claudia Lorka. Jim Dillon (treasurer), Jim Chcsnutt, Curt Williams. Ken Carter (president), Stephanie Nankin (vice-president). John Synn, Andrea Derrick (secretary), Jochcn Wunn. (row 3) Shannon Hasclden, Cassie Yang. Kris Hartley, J Heather Freeman, Wayne Yang, David Lagle, John Byrn, Jeff Steck, Steve Burr, Eric Blau. 232 organizations As the trophies show. NR. is a lot of hard work, but lunch time brings a welcome break from heavy aca- demic loads. Jochen Wunn and John Byrn arc just two of the members that made Brook's room their lunch time home. Jr. Academy of Science: (front) Eric Blau. Mikki Corley. Marian Murphey, Leigh Toner. Den Viravan, Terejun DeCastro, Yvonne Hui, (row 2) George Gordon. Kris Hartley, Gayc Coleman, Tom O'Connor (president). Allen Starkman. Jay Nettles. Jeff Steck. Vivian Lin (treasurer) Jochen Wunn. (row 3) Billy Boleyn, Leigh Ham- mock, Amy Joyc. Stephanie Smart, Christy Gunnell, Catherine Dargan. Jennifer Dargan. Maja Osterman, Barbara Beck, Debbie Stiehr. Barbara Bogart, (back) Ed Steck. Gregg Ogburn. Curl Williams, Jeff Waller, Stefan Tolan, Randy Ewart (publicity officer). Clark Watson, Daniel Adams. Jr. Civitan: (front) Kay Kitrell. April Gibson, Hope Spillane (sponsor) Anne Gill. Julie Lawrence, Dow Viravan, (row 2) Shilpa Bhatt (treasurer). Dennis Brantley, Susan Menkhaus (president), Elizabeth Voges, Wendy l.ippincott (vice-presi- dent). Dyanna Phillips. organizations 233 Language Clubs The 110 Spanish students, 54 Latin stu- dents, 50 French students and 18 German students who joined language clubs this year joined for different reasons. “Some students joined to get their pic- ture in the annual and didn't do anything, but others really did like French and want- ed to be in a club that had to do with French,” Lula Camp, French club spon- sor, said. “I joined Spanish club because it let me get involved in student activities,” Christy Gahagan, sophomore, said. “Latin club was an outlet for me to ex- press my interests in another culture,” Bri- an Magargle, sophomore, said. Language clubs were a social outlet for students in school. “I liked Spanish club because I really love getting together with my friends,” Donna Stinnette, Spanish club member, said. “I was in two language clubs, and I en- joyed being with people whose interests were the same as mine,” Cathy Austin, Latin and French club member, said. Language clubs provided an environ- ment that was not found in classes, accord- ing to Camp. “I liked to associate with students on a different level rather than the teacher- classroom type of thing,” Camp said. Allison Rogers German club: (front) Brian Albrecht. Chris Haney. Anne Mcllroy. Tammy Grogan. Tariq Ghaffar (president). George Cannon, (row 2) John Hazzard (inter- club rep). Andy Fletcher. Annc-Maric Broome. Errol Ranft, Catherine Dunn (treasurer), Gary Cannon. Douglas Schoolar (secretary), (back) Lynn Linder (sponsor). Eric Blau. Mary Krocning, Ricky Pctrin, Daniel Adams. Regina Sin- clair. Monica Allen. Spanish club: (front) Brenda Mack. Genny Robison. Mike Klein. Rosie Carlton (vice president). Mary Kay Gaines (president). Roberto Molinary (treasurer), Linda Gae- tan. Sara Bliss. David Laglc, (row 2) April Gibson. Susie Yum. Jenny Denton. Darrell Bell. Kelly Humes. Stacey Gardner. Stephanie Cone. Pam Waldrcp. Kandyss Goad. Teresa Aaron, Terry Moyers. Kimberly Dcen. (row 3) Kit Tomlin. Tim Bailey. Lillie Usher (sponsor). Dean Mabe. Betty Nelson. Michelle Patrick, Chcrie Chib- barro, Lori Ross. Felicia Jones, Brent Jackson, Dawn Carlton (secretary). Deon Viravan, Lisa Whitcomb. Tasha Gore. Curt Williams. Melissa Kelly. Tammy Blum- berg, Christy Gahagan. Lori Smith, (back) Kathy Baglcy. Jay Nettles. Genny Gaha- gan. Frankie Brown. Dow Viravan, Den Viravan. Jenifer Breihan. James Walker. Hallie Newell, Mikki Corley. Michelle Hartman, Laura Yoch, Lisa Watson. Lisa Freirson, Gayle Sims. Tom Herndon, Rene Matawaran. 234 languagc clubs Throwing a party for the little Vikings was one way the French Club served the school. Mere Patti Robin- son. Lula Camp, French Club sponsor, and Chavis enjoy the homecoming pep rally. Spanish club members were among the group of stu- dents who decorated the commons for the holidays. Mike Klein helped by securing the Christmas tree. Students from language classes are members of the language clubs. Dawn Carlton, secretary of the Span- ish Club, is just one student who learns more of Spanish culture by attending meetings. French club: (front) Tina Hawkridge. Catherine Dargan. Kent Broome. Allen Stark- man, Gayatri Reddy, Cathy Austin. Debbie Stichr, Jeff Steck. Alcster Spears. Danny Jackson, (row 2) Laura Abdalla. Claudia Claiborne, Susan Schncll. Monica Gallo- way, Vivian Lin. Caroline Farr. Sabrina Digby, Cindy Walker. Stuart Dargan. Bitsi Blaylock, Chris Beachum, Carol Burke, (row 3) Ted Lylcrly. Amy Joyc. Susan Menkhaus. Beth Roberts. Beverly Corley, Stephanie Smart. Kim Anne Rodman (vice president), Martin Bjontegard. Nessa Taylor. Jennifer Dargan (president), Bart Bartlett. Brandi Blaylock, Wayne Covert, Danny Deal. Tim Bagley. Glenn Buie, (back) Tracy Tindall. Penny Walker. Mary Galvin. Hope Nyc. Kim Archer, Yvonne Hui (secretary) Leigh Toner. Maja Osterman. Suzanne Moore, Cathy Dudley. Tricia Eller. Leigh Hammock. Daphne Litchford, Celeste Scar, Andrea Ragle. Terejun DeCastro, Rcincc Price. Gregg Branham, Lula Camp (sponsor) Latin club: (front) Meredith Mitchell, Gail Jones, Debbie Brown. Ann Gill. Julie Lawrence, Suzanne Brooks. Carol Wells. Debs Shaurette, (row 2) Rhonda Tre- whclla, Beth Roberts, Diane Spitz.er (treasurer), Wendy Sowell. Monica Gallo- way, Kim Ginsberg, Hope Derrick, Cathy Austin, Jeff Elder, Christie Gunnell, Julie Butterfield, Elizabeth Voges, Chris Kersey, (row 3) Brandon Pugh, Mark Jacobs, Jeff Bell. Jim Dillon, Ann-Marie Broome, Stephanie Smart. Jeff Law- rence. Vivian Lin, Dean Hoyle. Amy Starr. Mike Kirk. Jeff Dailey, Sandra Murray (sponsor). Jeff Ayers, (row 4) Andy Mylandcr, Melanie Jones. Angie Newman. Liz Bell. Kris Hartley. Linda Butterfield, Kim Carilli, Laura Mills. Denise Kiernan. Brian Magarglc, Amy Olsen. Gaye Coleman, Lisa Davenport. Robin Templeton. language clubs 235 Wilson Clubs If you liked working with your hands, helping people and going to parties, then the clubs at Wilson were for you, accord- ing to Ryan Small, Vocational Industrial clubs of America (VICA) reporter. VIC A was sponsored by masonary teacher Alonzo Lewis. The club held a turkey shoot November 11-22 to raise the $3,000 necessary for members to attend the state finals in Charleston and the na- tional finals in Louisville, Kentucky. The Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) had a successful year, according to Pat Toal, sponsor. The 55 members gave hams and six bas- kets filled with canned foods to needy fam- ilies during the Thanksgiving season. DECA held a Christmas party for the spe- cial education students at Wilson. More than 100 people attended. Projects includ- ed helping at the Midlands Center, collect- ing toys for the Epworth Children’s home and holding the Special Olympics at Wil- son. Health Occupations and Service clubs of America (HOSA) members adopted a needy family for Thanksgiving and then decided to help the family all year. A can- dy sale was held to raise money for mem- bers to attend the state competition April 12-14 in Myrtle Beach, the district compe- tition March 14 and the National Compe- tition June 28 in Florida. Jim Reamy FHA: (front) Faye Green. Connie Miller (sponsor), Buffy Muggings. (Middle) Patricia Marvin. Tara Griffin, Kim Lee (vice-president), Marion Gunter, Debbie Bryant, Melanie Hudson. (Back) Paula Alewinc, Sue Adams (treasurer). Kim Alewinc, Debbie Blanchard. HOSA: (front) Adriane Gripper, Florence McCants, Barbara Palmer, Brenda Snyder (sponsor). Pam Martin. Denise, Donna Monahan. (Middle) Patricia Har- rell, Terri Cowart, Robin Barfield, Lynn Dial, Torchia Bates, Sandra McLean, Tracey Chavis (vice-president), Melandic Portce. Dienna Allen. (Back) Gwen Palmer, Brenda Outtcn, Arsenia Sierra, Debbie Winbournc (president), Ann Darby, Michele Stcinhouse. Paulette Stephan. 236 wilson clubs In November. Student government and Interclub council members attended the planning leadcrship workshop at Pawleys Island. Kendall Maiglcr. presi- dent of FHA, Greg Fields, and Laurie Shcrcr gather wood for the Saturday night bonfire. HOSA members, juniors Ann Darby and Michelle Stcnhousc. share a ride with E.T. during the home- coming parade. OF AMERICA VICA (juniors): (Front) Tony Singletary (secretary). Michael Greene. Stuart Collins. Alan Wilcox. Mark Smith. Robert Nelson, Tommy McDaniel. Joe Lee. (row 2) Mr. Chappell (sponsor). James Gaston. Herman Keller. Bill Trapp. Darrell Price. Pat Singleton (president). Dexter Price. Ronald Ray. Lloyd King (vice-president). Jeff Mills. Dwayne Brazzcll. (Back) Ricco Bates. Harold MeGrady. Shawn Collins. Dale Nunn. Raymond Jeter (treasurer). Wayne Free- man. Peter Rothenberger. Joe Smith. John Hicks. VICA (seniors): (Front) Johnathon Pricstcr (vice-president). Terry Smith, Rod- ney Snipes. Glen Blackshear. Bobby Barry, James Robinson. (Back) Randy Collins. Tim Brazcll (treasurer). Hal Wages (president). Ryan Small, Alfonzo Lewis (sponsor). F.ric Ray. George Prykel. wilson clubs 237 Student Council They help beautify the school and plan fund raisers, pep rallies and other student activities like Pride week, homecoming week, the Valley Run, the Spring Bazzar and little stuff most people do not even notice. The general purpose of student council is to represent the student body, according to Aylan Brown, student body president. “We represent the student body and try to make school not so boring. We take care of the small things nobody thinks about, Brown said. Student council is not a popularity con- test like middle school student council is, according to Jeff Bell, junior class presi- dent. The 70 people on student council at- tended a student council meeting every two weeks to discuss ‘What’s going on,' according to Bell. “We listen to committee reports then discuss new business and try to think of new ways to get students involved,” Bell said. Student council worked all year on fund raisers and student activities. “We’re trying to raise as much money as possible to landscape the front of the school. Brown said. Miller Asbill, freshman house member, said he was surprised at the productivity of student council. next page Junior Achievement: (front) Josic Mattox. Valeric Clark. Jewel Paulin. Tricia Eller, (row 2) Mona Hennagan. Elisco Edgcrs (president — Spring Prod). Tracey Caldwell. Felicia Evans. Patricia Harrcl. Errol Ranft. (row 3) Sarah Davis. Vanessa Taylor. Susie Yum. Todd Fuller, Dec Myers (president Valley wood). Alyson Worthington. Junior DEC A (front) Pat Toal (sponsor). Tinckc Baart. Donna Carrol. Michelle Rogers. I.inda Gactan. Amanda Powers, Paula Kendrick, Erica Rapak. (row 2) Rhonda Swindler. Andy Free, Jackie Spearman. Tracey Caldwell. Jim Best, Mamie Arthur (Junior vice-president). Chris Wooddy. Mary Ann Callahan, Carmclita Goincs. Doug Reynolds. Vanessa Taylor, (back) Paula Coutsos, Alyson Worthington. Kelly Allen, Tricia Eller, Frankie Brown. Lynn Buff. April Hall. Blaine Temple. Ashley Cornelius. 238 organizations Powdcrpuff homecoming contestant, senior l.yndon Cannon. Participates in half-time activities. Pawleys Island workshop was not all fun and games for freshman president. Miller Asbill and chairman of Miss Spring Valley Pageant, Connie Jones. They learned new ideas to improve the year's activities. Senior DEC A: (front). Kim Smith (secrctary treasurer). Denise Lynch. Kendall Haiglcr. Angie Bailey. Donna Dillard, (row 2): David Smith. Rusty Shanks (vice- president). Paula Matthews (president). Pat Toal (sponsor). Bill Carson. organizations 239 Inter-club: (front): Andrea Raylc, Nancy Maples, Katie Robison. Kendall Haiglcr. Florence McCants. (row 2): Paula Matthews. Melissa Miller. Candy Gantt. Dawn Carlton. Stephanie Nankin. Jennifer Dargan, Susan Welch. Aylan Brown, (back): Carroll Barron. Elpidio Lin-Justiniano (president). Dean Hoyle, Randy Ewart. Tom O'Connor. Debbie Stichr. continued from 238 “Student council got a lot of stuff done in a little time. Student council is very productive,” Asbill said. Student council had to work with the administration, according to Bell. “We could express our disapproval on an issue, but the administration had the final say so. In a way it was like a dictator- ship, but it depended on the issue,” Bell said. Brown said he agreed. “The administration had the last word. They could tell us what to do, but it was a student government, not a faculty govern- ment,” Brown said. Brandy Rucker, sophomore class presi- dent, said that student council took a lot of time. “Building a homecoming float took everyday after school for two weeks, and that was only one project,” Rucker said. Bell said student council changed his personality. “It made me more organized and more well rounded. It exposed me to different groupes of people. It made me look at myself. It made me think,” Bell said. Brown said that student council got him involved. “Student council got me involved in what was happening in the school. It made high school a lot more fun,” Brown said. Chris Puffcnbarger Freshman council: (front) Leigh-Ann l.omas. Kay Steed. Miller Asbill, Jenny Mathews. Beverly Bloum. (row 2) Kathy Sanders. Melanie Spivey. Cathy O’Far- rcll (class secretary), Tara Tolson (class president), Courtney Cone, Laura Rho- darmcr. (back) Liz Bell, Nicole Lynch. Nikki Shcclcr (class vice-president), Blythe Tomlin. Kwa Hill (class treasurer), April Bookard. Sophomore council, (front) Peter Rutledge. Laurie Shcrcr. Renee Brown (class treasurer). Jenny Denton (class Secretary). Anthony Livoti. (row 2) Thet Joseph. Betty Nelson. Gayle Sims. Melissa Cooper. Brandy Rucker (class president). George Brown, (back) Daphne l.itchford. Kellie Sharpe (class vice-president), Lora Podcll, Jeff Dailey, Lisa Davenport. 240 studcnt government Seniors Kit Tomlin and Audrey Rinkcr wait for the homecoming parade to begin. Time and effort make anything better. Seniors Billy Marvin and Greg Fields found out at Pawleys Island by winning first place in the sand castle contest Student government ran hospitality. Student council members Wendy Wclchcl and Aylan Brown support all the school activities. Junior council: (front) Chuck Welch. Jeff Bell (class president). Max Kimpson (row 2) Jimmy Larsen, Pete Woodard. Mamie Arthur (class vice-president), Linda Fwing (treasurer). Linda Gactan. (back) Lawanda Joseph. Felicia Jones, Susan Kuhne, Denise Perreault. Laura Sharpe. Rebecca Humphries (class secre- tary), Gayc Coleman (student body secretary), Connie Jones. Senior council: (front) Shawna Barrentine. Danny Larsen. Candy Lomas (senior class secretary), Roger Reynolds, (row 2) Roberto Molinary (class treasurer), Christi Sharpe. Sara Puffenbarger. Kit Tomlin (student body treasurer). Rosie Carlton, Chris Hartman, (back) Pete Menkhaus, Lyndon Cannon, Lisa Bell, Charles Poore. Mary Kay Gaines, Aylan Brown (student body president). Audrey Rinkcr (class president). Elpcdio Lin-Justiniano (student body vice-president) student govcrnmcnt 241 Service Clubs The main reason people joined service clubs was to help the community, accord- ing to Dawn Carlton, Anchor club mem- ber. “I think the service clubs at Spring Val- ley are really good because they aid people in the community,” Carlton said. Anchor club participated in four fun- draisers to raise money for a lifeline, a device that aided elderly, disabled persons. Key club’s main goal this year was to raise money for the Cancer Society, ac- cording to junior member Curt Williams. Interact had three major service pro- jects this year, according to sophomore Nancy Dibble. The club planted flowers in the front of the school, tutored at the Carolina Chil- dren’s Home and babysat during PTA meetings at Northeast Elementary School. Z club members went to Richland Me- morial Hospital every Monday to do vol- unteer work. Erin Thigpen Foster children in Colunbia had a visit from Santa because of club participation. Ingcr Miller helped with the distribution of the presents. Z Club: (front) Beth Roberts, Christi Cummings, Tiffany Joic. Karen Jacobs, Laurie Lcgrand (secretary), Chantal Williams. Angie Boyd. Chris Martin, Deb- bie Bryant. (Middle) Mikki Corley. Allison Rogers, Debbie Shmeydey, Kim Decn. Candy Gantt (president). Kathy Baglcy (secretary), Kelly Kennedy (vice- president). Michelle Bonneville, Fclisa F.vans. Laura Neal. (Back) Laura Peake. Lisa Davenport. Shanon Steele, Michelle Rogers, Jcanic Tuitc, Terri Eller. Mon- qui Creech, Mary Ann Callum. Patricia Harrell (treasurer). 242 scrvicc clubs Key Club: (front) Denise Kiernan. Chuck Welsh, Randy Ewart. Meredith Mitch- ell, Will Crowley (treasurer). (Row 2) Mickey Corley. Wells Williamson, Elpcdio Lin-Jusliano. Scott Kirkman. Lisa Daniels, Marion Mack (sponsor). (Row 3) Neal Lacy, Camille Dadncy, Jodi Berry, Lisa Wcathersbcc, Lora Podell, Wayne Covert. Amanda Martin, Aylan Brown. (Row 4) Chris Nyc, Bill Wcstcrman. Durant Southern. Micheal Randall, Rusty Parsons (vice-president). Sid Britt, Kurt Williams, Jeff Bell, Jim Best. Rob Morris. Brooks Williams. Tom O’Connor. Gotham Gondi. (Back): Tim Bagley, James Lee, Paula Alcwinc, Donna Stinncttc. Andrea Raylc. Kelly Sharpe (secretary). Jeff Bailey. Chris Hartley. Brian Mar- gate, Eric Blau. Michael Palma. Sam Hernandez. Matt Riley (president), Dave Denton. Even little ones can help. Sophomore Key club secre- tary Kellie Sharpe found out as Marion Mack helps her prepare the Halloween suckers. Having a haunted house added to the fun as junior Susan Kuhnc and other interact members held one at Lonnie B. Nelson. Anchor Club: (Front) Jeannic Tuite. Stacey Gardner. Denise Perreault, Dee Dec Bishop. (Row 2) Connie Jones. Shelley Christian. Stcfani Roscnbeck. Connie Jenkins (secretary), Susie Yum. Ingcr Miller (president), Anne Mcllroy. (Row 3): Carol Williamson. Shannon Savage. Kathy Krouse. Dawn Carlton (treasurer), Kassi Gillette, Kathy Sanders. Troy Jacobs. Laurie Shcrcr. Renee Brown. Robin Templeton, Mona Hcnnagan. (Row 4) Shannon Kennedy. Brandy Rucker, Kim Toliver, Joy Reed. Blair Blaylock, Linda Butterfield. Nancy Maples. Susan Welch. Brandi Blaylock (vice-president), Christi Sharpe. Tara Tolson. Celeste Scar. Bitsi Blaylock, Missy Bodiford. (Back) Allison Wall. Lawanda Joseph, Jill Candcrs, Amy Olsen. Sara Bliss. Tricia Eller, Laura Sharpe, Mary Kay Gaines, Rebecca Humphries. Stephanie West. Stuart Dargan, Chris Beechum, Jenny Denton. Erika Miller. Interact: (Front) Melony Hudson, Kevin Bramlcttc. Tincke Baart (treasurer), Caroline Farr, Debbie Woog. Gayc Coleman. Laura Yoch. (Row 2) Leone Rochelle (sponsor), Chris Alti. Stephanie Griggs. Sara Puffenbcrgcr. Allison Griggs, Oscar Jacobs. Mike Klein. Judi Page. (Back) Vivian Ulmer (vice-presi- dent), Susan Kuhnc (president), Janis Lomas. Mary Douglas. Susan Goiser. Lcigh-Ann Lomas. Stephanie Bishop. Dina Pitts (secretary). Cynthia Walker. service clubs 243 Community Mothers, Fathers And Businessmen They Are Special That special mother: She works full time, keeps up with a husband, three kids, two cats, one dog, six gold fish, and a gerbil. She collects money for the March of Dimes, washes 10 loads of laundary a week, and cooks some 41 short order meals to accomodate soccer practices, band practices, brownie meetings, and late nights at the office. In her spare time, she goes to school — not to study, but to work. “Mrs. Buddin, you say you need to find housing for how many students? No problem.” She spends three months calling fellow super-moms soliciting room and board for 600 student council members. A mammoth task, but she docs it. No sweat. “You need someone to go the foot- ball game at Eau Claire with nine B- team cheerleaders? No problem.” She copes with primping, gossipping, gig- gling girls with only a slight degree of frustration. The veteran of slumber par- ties, campouts in the back yard, and Saturday matinees docs it with ease. “You want me to go rafting down the Chatooga with how many kids? Sure, no problem.” That special father: He turns his head every time his 16 year old son backs out of the driveway barely miss- ing the dog and scattering the pile of leaves that he has worked on for the last hour. He smiles and shakes the hand of his daughter’s first date — trying to act nonchalant while his head and stomach arc in turmoil. He beams with pride when his son scores a touchdown but can't bring himself to look up until his kid emerges safe from a pile of players. He weathers four marching competi- tions when he might be playing golf, hunting or catching up on yard or paper work. “You say you want me to head up the fruit sale? How many truckloads? Sure, no problem.” The band continues to march because he gives his time to fundraising. “Okay, we're going to sell hot dogs, pop corn, and sno-cones at the bazaar to raise money for the new weight room equipment.” The sports programs de- pend on parent support. “The citizen’s advisory meeting is to- night? I’ll be there.” That special businessman: He deals daily with dissatisfied customers, em- ployees and bosses. He juggles inven- tory, services, and overhead costs find- ing it harder to pay the bills. “You want me to take an ad in the football program? Sure, no problem.” Financial support of businesses makes the school work. “Aren’t you the same girl who was in here last month for the Viking Shield? Yes, I’ll buy an ad for the literary mag- azine.” He contributes time and services to the school that could not be bought. He monitors the course for the Valley Run, contributes T-shirts and soft drinks for the runners. These people are the community. Without their support, we would be just another school. They are special. Parents help out in many ways doing many things at school. Rev. F.d Barron helps the coaches during football season. Parent volunteers contribute several hours a week to the school. Terri Anderson works wherever she is needed. 244 community divider The prom would not have been a success without parent volunteers. Mrs. Chastain is helping by deco- rating the walls and backdrop. fl ■ II n f „ i ? rJ Parent Volunteers 246 Valley Run 248 Senior Index 250 Patrons 257 Ads 258 community divider 245 246 valley run ba aar At the Spring Ba aar. juniors Sara Bliss. Kelly Humes. Renee Guerra and Connie Jones sell pizzas. Coke was the best seller on a hot spring day. Senior student council member Kit Tomlin serves the run- ners. Tired after the third annual Valley Run, which was sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield, juniors Angla Cohen and Denise Perreault watch for the other runners to finish. Valley Run And Bazaar On your marks, get set ... go! After three long months of planning and prep- aration, the third annual Valley Run and Bazaar was underway. The Run and Ba- zaar commitee chairman, Lisa Bell, and Co-chairman, Michelle Bannidter, and the other commitee members, stayed after school and planned during lunch to make the event a success. Mostly, the overall planning was done by Bell along with stu- dent activities director, Sharon Buddin. The event took place on March 19th and consisted of a 10km and a 5km race, a mile “fun run”, and a D.J. race around the parking lot. Announcing the Run on the radio station, WNOK and WZLD were a big part of the publicity. Bell appeared on the Scene at Noon, DHEC sent out an- nouncements of the race, there were also articles in the RNE and Neighbors section of the paper. All to publise the Run. There were many sponsors that helped minimize the costs. Blue Cross Blue Shield brought tee-shirts, the Coca Cola bottling company bought trophies. Spring Valley Rotary Club served as time keepers and moniters on the course. In planning to make the Run go smooth- ly, the commitee cleaned up problems from previous years such as not having enough water at the finish line, and wait- ing to give out the trophies. Evcnthough these problems were perfected one of the monitors told the runners to go the wrong way, therefor the 10km race was can- celled. The Valley run was first started because there was a need to bring the com- munity and school together. Some of the proceeds went towards the planning of a new YMCA. “We’re more than just another high school we’re a branch of the community,” Bell said. Clocking the exact times. Coach Janet Hoffmann and Coach John Jones tell the runners their scores as they cross the finish line Registration is the most important part. Seniors Mary Kay Gaines and Mark Cooper double check the forms for the runners in the “fun run . 5 km and 10km races. valley run and bazaar 247 Working Parents Students’ parents got acquainted with the school by becoming volunteers. “I helped by relieving the teacher of odd, time consuming jobs because the stu- dents need as much of the teacher’s atten- tion as possible.” Terry Anderson, parent volunteer, said. Parents and community members worked for the school activities, according to Marcia Brannon, volunteer. Twenty-six were regulars and 35 were on call. “It’s important for parents to be in- volved in school activities so they can un- derstand what’s going on in the school,” Brannon said. Regular volunteers worked with the de- partments and typed. Xeroxed, recorded, filed and other things. On call volunteers came when needed for specific chores and helped label library cards, assisted with mailings, judged con- tests, supervised field trips and tutored children in special classes. “I think the volunteers arc wonderful. They’re beneficial to the school, and we got help we couldn’t get any other way,” Laura Jackson, faculty member in charge of volunteers, said. “Volunteering helped me learn to ap- preciate Spring Valley more,” Rosanne Albrecht, volunteer, said. Without the help of Pat Jenkins and other parent volunteers, the backdrop, refreshments and tables may never have been ready at the Russell House on Prom night. 248 parcnt volunteers Helping out in both the athletic and the band booster clubs, keeps parent Donald Buck involved in the school activities. Raising money for the band, booster club members Marsha Weinbaum, Donna Palmer and other band parents spend their time selling baked good at com- petitions. parent voluntccrs 249 Glenn Blackshear Congratulations! We wish you the best in all your future endeavors. Love, Mother and Daddy Richard Bost God bless you, Richard Bost. May the best in life come your way. Love, Mother and Daddy Laura Brant Here’s to the best friend a person could ever wish for Candy Terri Cowart To the best friend in the world. Good luck in the future. Love ya always. Gayle Legrand Rick Gerstenberg Congratulations, Rick, and good luck in the future. Love, Harvey, Judi, Jeff and Greg Senior Index Laura Abdalla — Viking Band 1-4; All-State Band 3; Junior Academy of Science 3; French Club 2, 4; Explorers 4; Latin Club 2; Sunstone poetry staff 3, 4. Daniel Adams — Football 1; German Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Academy of Sci- ence 3, 4; MuAlpha Theta 3, 4; Jets 4 — President. Susan R. Adams — S.V. Players 2; Spanish Club 1,2; S.V. Cheerleader 2; F.H.A. 4; Student Council 1; (Vica Club) Jr. Achievement 3. Amy Aitken — Drama Club 4; Senior House 4; Junior House 3; Spanish Club 3. Kimberly Alewine — Viking Singers 3, 4; Advanced Chorus 1, 2; Deca 3; FHA 4; Logos 3; Civitan 1; Junior Achievement 3. Shauna Barrentine — Viking Singers 2, 3, 4; Pops Group 3, 4; Honor Soci- ety 3, 4; All-State Chorus 3; French Club 3, 4; Student Council 4; Viking Band 4; S.V. Players 3, 4; Internation- al Thespians 3, 4; Senior House 4. Robin Lynn Barfield — Fres, Soph., Jun., Sen. House 1-4; Art Council 1-4; French Club 1, 2; Biology Club 1, 2; Hosa 3, 4.; Backgammon Club 1, 2; Track Team 3. Carroll Sue Barron — Interclub coun- cil 4; Logos 1-4 (Pres. 4); Viking Band 1-4; Softball 1,4; Z-Club 2-4; Interact 1; S.V. Players 1-4; Soph, Jr., Sr. House 2-4 Bart Bartlett — Student Council 1-4; Yearbook 2; Key 4; Thespian 2-4; S.V. Players 1-4; Mr. Jr. 3; House Member 1-4; French Club 4. Torchia Bates — Anchor Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Hosa Club 2; Search Club 2; Red Cross Member 2. Barbara Beck — The Governor’s School 3; Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; Math Team 3, 4; Junior Academy of Science 4; Space 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; Sunstone Business Staff 3, 4; Explor- ers 4. Lisa Bell — Student Council 1-4; Business Editor Newspaper 4; Anchor Club 1-3; Tennis Team 1, 2; Girls State 3; Junior Marshal 3; Z Club 1; SASC Executive Committee 3; Valley Run Chairman 3. Michele Berry — Interact 1-4; Viking Singers 3, 4; Viking Band 2; Spring Valley Players 1, 2; Spring Valley Pops Group 4; Logos 1. Jennifer Berry — Softball 1-4. Kimberley Berry — Viking Singers 2- 4; Advanced Chorus 1; Spring Valley Players 3, 4; Girls Varsity Basketball 1; Explorers 4; Pops Ensemble 2, 3; Sunstone Literary Art Magazine 1-3. Dee Dee Bishop — Softball 1-3; An- chor Club 3, 4; Viking Singers 2, 3. Glenn Blackshear — Soccer 3, 4; Vi- king Singers 3, 4. Debbie Blanchard — House 1-4; An- chor Club 1, 2, 3; SVAA 1, 2; German Club 1, 2; Junior Achievement 4; Art Council 2-4; Key Club 3; FHA 4; Deca 2, Interact 2. Andre Blanding — Football 1; Track 2; Explorers 4. Melissa Boney — Yearbook Staff 3. Paige Bosserman — Z Club 2. Fred Bousamra — Soccer Sara Bowers — Girls Tennis Team 1- 4; House 2, 3, 4; Explorers 1, 2; Junior Marshal 3. Clinton Bowers — Basketball Derrick Boyte — Student of the Quar- ter (Welding) Susan Branham — Viking Singers 2-4; Advanced Chorus 1. Laura Brant — Alert 1-4; Anchor Club 1-3; Jr. Marshal 3; Jr. Academy of Science 3; Space 1. Jody Britt — Chorus 1-3. Edith Brown — Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta 4; Governor’s School 3; German Club 3; Interclub Council; Junior Marshal 3; Math Team 4; Explorers 4. Aylan Brown — Wrestling 3; Mu-Al- 250 senior index pha Theta 4; Track 1-4; Student Coun- cil 1-4; Vice Pres 2; President 3; Stu- dent Body Pres. 4; Talented — Gifted 2; JV — Football 2; Key Club 2-4; Mr. SV 1, 2; Mr. Freshman. Kevin Brumfield — Viking Shield 1-4. Jeff Buck — Band 1-4; Vica Club 3, 4; Band Officer 3, 4. Susan Burdian — Softball 1-4; Volley- ball 2-4; Logos 4; Basketball 2; Man- ager 3; Backgammon Club 2. Tracy V. Cadlwell — Band 2, 3. Lyndon Cannon — Governor’s School of Art; Art Council; Senior House; Student Council; Interclub Council; Search Club; Vica. George Cannon Jr. — Jets 4; German Club 3, 4. Roseann Carlton — Basketball 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Student Council 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Vice Pres. Spanish Club 4; Anchor Club 4; Omega 4; Ex- plorers 3; Junior House 3; Senior House 4. Holley Cone — J.V. cheerleader 2; Varsity Cheerleader 3; Explorers 1-2; French Club 1-2; Omega 3; Art Coun- cil 4. David Denton — X-Country 3; Track 3; Explorers 1-4; Key 3, 4; Civitan 3; Cyclers 1, 2; Art Council 1, 2; Year- book 3; Junior House 3; Senior House 4. Lea Evelyn Dorsett — Editor in Chief Viking Shield 4; Business Editor Vi- king Shield 3; Governor’s School for the Arts 3; Girls State 3; Quill Scroll Member 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; Interclub Council Member 4; Latin Club 3; Miss Latin Club 3; Miss Vi- king Shield 4; Cross Country Track 1; Miss Senior 4; S.V. Cheerleader 2; Lo- gos Club 1; Art Council 2, 3; Sec. of Art Council 3; Sec. of Personnel of Japco Paper for junior achievement 2; Explorers Club 1; Best editor of the year of the Viking Shield 3. Angela Dunn — Basketball 2, 3, 4.; Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Softball 2; Back- gammon Club 2. Lisa Eargle — Art Council; Explorers Club; Talented Gifted Program. Melissa Easterby — Softball 1. Elisco Edgers — B-Squad Football 1; J.V. Football 2; Viking Singers 1-4; Junior Achievement 4; Senior House 4. Randy Edmonds — Football 1; Track, Shotput, Discus 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Drama 4. Elizabeth Elchlepp — SAGA 3. Timothy Ellis — Vica 3, 4. Felicia Maria Evans — Junior Achievement 4; Search Club 4; Z- Club 4; Freshmen House 1. Randy Ewart — Men’s Varsity Tennis Team 2, 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; Boy’s State (Alternate) 3; Nat. Honor Soci- ety 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3, 4; Pres. 4; Key Club 4; Interclub 4; Omega 4; Jr. Academy of Science 4; Math Team 2- 4; Jets 4; Explorers 4; Powerpuff Queen 4. Greg Fields — Football 1-4; Soccer 3- 4; Boy’s State (Alternate); Teresa Flake — Viking Singers 1-4; Spanish Club 3; Anchor Club 2; Pops Ensemble 4; S.V. Players 4. Cedric Flemming — Spanish Club 2, 4; Search Club 4; Viking Bank 1, 2, 3; Bus Driver 4; Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior Senior House Junior Acade- my of Science 4; Junior Achievement 4; All-State Region Band 1; Solo Ensemble Superior Rating 1, 2, 3, Johnny Fowler— Football 1-4; Wres- tling; Baseball Sallie Freeman — Bus Driver 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2. Todd Fuller — Student Council 1, 2; Football; Basketball 1, 2; Golf 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Junior Achieve- ment 4. Mary K. Gaines — Student Council 1- 4; Pres. Sophomore Class 2; Sec. Ju- nior Class 3; Spanish Club 1 -4; Pres. 4; Governor’s School; Anchor Club 4; Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Viking Award 1, 2. Candy Gantt — Track 1, 2; Z-Club Pres. 4; Homecoming 4; French Club 1, 2. Wayne Frierson Wayne, congrats to a fine grandson, a good Viking, and a future Gamecock. Grandmother Katzy Congratulations, Wayne. May the future be all you wish it to be. Great-grandmother Sassc Congratulations Wayne. We arc so proud of you. Love ya. Mom, Dad and Allen Mark Howard Congratulations and good luck in the future. Love, Dana Kenny Lee Congratulations, Kenny. I Love You so much. Love, your girlfriend, Janet Hillis senior index 251 Jim Long Good luck, Jim, We love you! Mom and Dad Donna Kirton Donna, you’re the best daughter anyone could ever want. I’m proud of you. Good luck. Love, Mom Danny Larsen May your future be filled with success and happiness. You are my love, Candace Heidi Masek Congratulations, Heidi — Grand work! Keep going. Love, Mom Tonia Meyers Congratulations and best wishes for success in the future. Love Mommie and Daddy Steve Garza — Football 1-4; Spanish 1, 2, 3. Charles Gedney Jr. — Soccer 1-4. Rick Gerstenberg — Track 1-4; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4; B-Team Football 1. Chris Goodwin — Football 3. Mark Gonda — Viking Band 1-4; Soc- cer 1-3; Omega Society 4; Red Cross 4; Deca 3; Deca Jr. Vice-Pres 3; Ome- ga Board of Directors 4. Interclub Council. Gautham Gondi — Tennis 1-4; Beta Club 1, 2, 3; Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Explorers 4; Key Club 4; Mu Alpha Theta 4; Omega Club; Junior Acade- my of Science 4; Latin Club 1, 2. Lisa Hall — Viking Shield 3; Explor- ers 1-4; Homecoming 4. Sandra Haines — Governor’s School Alternate 3; NMSQT Commended Student 4; Sryon Hammond — Vica Club Bryon Hanna — Vica 3, 4; Art Coun- cil 1-3. Erik Hare — ROTC; Art; Cross Country; Drill Team Commander 2 years; Track; Color Guard. Patricia Harrell — Track 1; Spanish Club 2; Z-Club 3, 4; House Rep. 1, 4; HOSA 3, 4; Junior Achievement 4. Christena Hartman — Student Coun- cil 3, 4; German Club 1-4; Senior House 4; Junior House 3; Winter Pep Club 4. Rebecca Hayford — Viking Shield 3, 4. Mona Hennagan — Spanish Club 2; Biology Club 2; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Anchor Club 4; Search Club 4; Pep Club (Spirit) 4. Sam Hernandez — SAGA 3,4; Key 4; Spanish Club; Senior House 4. Lynette Hicks — Junior Achievement John Hicks — AFJROTC I year; Vica Club 1 year. Wendy Higgins — Art Council 2, 3, 4; Drama 3, 4; Senior House 4; Chorus 1; Viking Singers 2; Volleyball 2. Jerry Holmes — Football 1-4; Viking Shield 3, 4. Evelyn Hunnicutt — Art Council 3, 4; Logos 1, 4; Sunstone 3, 4; Gifted Talented 1. Jeff Hutter — Key Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; Explorers Cross Country 1, 2. 3; Track 1-4. Yolanda Irby — Band Member 3, 4; Softball 2. Karen Jacobs — Saga 4; Viking Band 2; Z-Club 4; Omega 2. Connie Jenkins — Design Editor of Saga 3; Student Council 2-4; NH 3, 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1,2; Miss S.V. Pageant 1, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 4; Alert Pro- gram 1-4. La Donna Johnson — Drama; Acting 1. 2; ROTC. Rodney Johnson — Cross Country 2, 3. Anthony Jordan — AFJROTC 1-4; AFJROTC Drill Team 4; Basketball 4. Wendell Joyner — Art Council V.P. 4; Art Council 3; 4 Honorary Mentions in S.V. Art Show 3. Kathleen Kelley — Biology Club 2. Susan Kelly — Search Club 4. James Kidder — Band 1. Scott Kirkman — Cross Country 3; Key Club 3, 4; Explorers 3, 4. Mary Kroening — German Club 4; Logos 1, 3, 4. Lori Lambert — Z-Club; Biology Club; Junior Senior House. Kim Lee — FHA — V-Pres. 4; Span- ish Club 2, 3, 4; Advanced Chorus 1; Civitan 2; Logos 3. T„..-.;ny Lee — Track 2; Cross country 2; Football 1; Spanish Club 2; Explor- ers 2; Vica Club 4. Laurie LeGrandc — V-Pres. Trea- surer for Biology; Pres. Biology; Sec. 252 senior index V.P. Finance 4: French Club Sec. 3; French Club 2, 3: Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Senior Flousc 4. Paula Matthews — Softball 2-4; Vol- leyball 2-4; Spanish Club 1-3; Deca 3, 4; Deca Pres. 4; Interclub Council 4; S.V. Players 2; Freshmen Sopho- more House. Josie Mattox — Backgammon 1; Sen- ior House; Junior Achievement 4. Lisa McCoy — Homecoming Contes- tant I; Spanish Club 2, 3; Junior Senior House; Miss Spring Valley Pageant 3, 4. Anne Mcllroy — National Honor So- ciety 3, 4; Anchor Club 3, 4; German Club 2, 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta, 4; Art Council 3; Z-Club I, 2; Junior Mar- shal 3; Gifted Talented 1-4; Nomin- ated for Girl’s State 3; Junior Sen- ior House Chris McKoy — Golf 1-4 Peter Mcnkhaus — Tennis Team 1-4; Soccer 4; Student Council 4; Key Club 3, 4; Senior Rep.; Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Academy of Science 2, 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3, 4; Spanish Club 1-3; Co-Chairman Homecoming 4. Tania Meyers — Girls Tennis 2, 3, 4; Explorers I. 4; Thespians 3, 4; Speech Debate Team, V-Prcs. 4; S.V. Players, Sec. 4; Girls’ State Nominee 3; Interclub Council 4. Angelinc Newman — Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Academy of Science 2, 3; Biology Club 3. Chris Nye — Football 1-4; Art Coun- cil 2, 3, 4; Art Council Sec. 4; Key Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2.; Viking Shield Newspaper Cartoons. Anne O'Boyle — Cross Country I Lawrence O’Connor — Junior Acade- my of Science I, 2; Secretary Vicc- Pres 3; Pres. 4; Nat. Honor Society 3; Key Club 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta 2, 3; Sec. 4; Boy’s State Delegate 3; 1983 Governor’s Scholar 3; Nat. Merit quarterfinalist 3; Nat. Merit quarterfi- nalist 3; Nat. Merit Semifinalist 4; Sunstonc Staff 3; Business Editor 4; Omega 3; Jets 2, 4; Math Team 2, 3, 4; S.C. Junior Science Humanities Symporium 3; Harvard Book Award 3; Rcnssellar Math Science Medal; Order of Thor 3, 4. Gregg Ogburn — Nat Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Floor Marshal 3; Delegate to Palmetto Boys’ State 3; Biology Club 2; Pres. 3; Civitan Club 2; V-Pres 3; Spanish Club 2; Junior Academy of Science 1-4; Mu Alpha Theta 3, 4. of Z-Club; Interclub Council Member 2, 3; Student House 4; Spanish Club 2, 3. Gayle LeGrandc Advanced Chorus 2; Viking Singers 3, 4; Art Council 4; Freshmen Sophomore House. Elpidio Lin-Justiniano — Student Body Vicc-Prcs. 4; Inter-Club Council Pres. 4; Governors School For The Arts 3; Cross-Country 1-4; Track 1-4; Explorers 1-4; Art Council 1-3; Span- ish Club 1, 2; Key Club 4; Civitan 2; Omega 2; SASC; Nat. High School Athelete; Sophomore, Junior Senior House; Junior Olympics 2; Pep Club 4; All State Cross Country 3, 4; Stu- dent Council 3, 4. Robin Livingston — Miss Spring Val- ley 3; Z-Club I, 2; Spanish 2, French Club I. Candace Lomas — Checrlcading 1-4; Capt. 2, 4; Girl’s Basketball 1, 2, 4; Student Council 1-4; Talented Gift- ed Program 1-4; French Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Miss Sports-a-rama; Palmetto Girl’s State; Senior Class Secretary; Freshman Class Treasurer. Samantha Lonsberry — Spanish Club 3; Explorers 3; Jr. Achievement 4. Ann Lucas — Spanish Club I; Z-Club 3; Biology Club 3. Aimee' Luftig — State Drama Compe- tition 2, 3; S.C. Theatre Conf. 4; S.V. Players 1-4; Spanish Club 1-4. Brenda Lyles — Hosa 3, 4. James Lyles — Basketball 1-4 Lolita Lyles — Student Council 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1-4; Softball 1-4; HOSA 3, 4. Kimberly Lyman — Spanish Club 1; Art Club 4. Gregory Marlow — Baseball 2; Bas- ketball 2; Cross-Country 2; Junior Marshal 3. Billy Marvin — Football — B-Team; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Basketball J.V.; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Omega — Co-Chair- man. Paul Mashburn — Explorers Heidi Masyk — Junior Achievement Inger Miller — Anchor Club 2; Pres. 4; German Club 3; Pres. 1; Alert 4 Roberto Molinary — Senior Class Treasurer 4; Student Council 4; J.V. Soccer 1; Varsity Soccer 3, 4; Explor- ers 4; House Rep. 1-4; Pep Club Rep. 4; Spanish Club 1-4; Treasurer 4; Jeffery Morin — Junior Marshall; Ju- nior Academy of Science 3, 4; Viking Singers I, 2; Football 1. Traci Moss — Space I; Explorers 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; Anchor Club 3; Ju- nior Senior House James Murphy — AFJROTC Drill Team 2, 3, 4; Marching Band Rifle Line 4; Omega Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; Wrestling 3; ROTC Areospace club 2, 3, 4; War Games 2, 3,; Explor- ers 3, 4; Concert Band (Symphony) 4; ROTC Color Guard 4. Stephanie Nankin — S.C. Governor’s School for the Arts 3; Order of Thor 3, Richard Olsen — AFJROTC Drill Team 3, 4; AFJROTC Honor Guard 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta 4; Track I, 2; Football I; AFJROTC Aerospace Club. Brenda Outten — Interact Club 1; Spanish Club I; House 1,2, 3; Hosa 3, 4; Anchor Club 2 Gwendolyn Palmer — Chorus 1; Cho- rus 2; Hosa 1,2; Homecoming Contes- tant 4. Barbara Palmer — Hosa; Health Oc- cupations I, 2. Michael Palmer— Intermediate Band 1; Viking Band 2, 3, 4; Viking Singers 1, 3. 4. Theodore Palmer — Drama 1-4; SASC 3. Rusty Parsons — Key Club 2, 3, 4; Key Club Vice-Pres. 4; Spanish Club 2. senior indcx 253 Russ Price Russ, congratulations — hope all your dreams come true. Be happy! Love, Mom and Dad Wendy Stamper Congratulations, Wendy. May the Lord be with you and guide you. Love, Mom and Dad Scott Turney Good luck! Remember, you’ll be my favorite band booty forever. Love you always. Barb Susan Welch You’re a hundred surprises. The joys will be remembered; the flaws, forgotten. Mother Christy Sharpe Congratulations! We are proud of your hard work these past 12 years. Love, Mom and Dad Jewel Paulin — ROTC 1; Track 2, 3; Advance Chorus 3; Viking Singers 4; Junior Achievement 3, 4; Search Club 4; FHA 4. Tonya Payne — Nat Honor Society 2; Junior Achievement 3; Search Club 3, 4; Nursing Club 1. Scott Pfeiffer — Talented Gifted 1- 4; Omega 4; Sunstone Staff 3; Explor- ers 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Jeffrey Plumley — Soccer 3, 4; Viking Singers 3, 4. Charles Poore— Baseball 1, 2, 3; V.P. Pres. 1; Band 1-4; Drum Major 3, 4; Student Council 1,3, 4; Erskine Schol- ar 3; Boy’s State 3; Co-Chairman Spring Bazaar Committee 4; Band Of- ficer 2. Russell Price —- Wrestling 1-4; Ron Powers — Football 1, 2. Sara Puffenbarger — Student Council 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Cheerleading 1; Ex- plorers 2, 3, 4 Mu Alpha Theta 4. Anne Quattlebaum — Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Newspaper Staff 3; Anchor Club 1,2, 3; French Club 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Interclub Council 1,3; House Member 1-4. Henry Ragle — Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Key Club 1, 2; Explorers 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2. Julie Rambo Track 1-4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Explorers 3, 4; V.P.; Mu Alpha Theta 4. Mary Rauscher — Band 1-4; Color Guard Co-Leader 4. James Reamy — Space; ROTC 1, 2 Elizabeth Renta — Latin Club 2; Backga on Club 2. Renee Ricker NFL 1, 2, 4; Band 2, 3; Drama 4. Roger Reynolds — Football 1-4; Wrestling 1-4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Treasurer; Explorers Pres 4; Key Club 3; Omega Board of Direc- tors 4; Class House 2, 3, 4; Viking Singers 1; Student Council 4. Matt Riley — Soccer 2, 3, 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4; Vice Pres. 3; Annual 3, 4; President Key Club 4. Audrey Rinker — Student Council 3, 4; Senior Class — Pres. 4; Softball 1 -4; Volleyball 2-4; Nat. Honor Society 3, 4 Vice-Pres. 4; Order of Thor 3, 4; Stage Marshall (Graduation) 3; Mu Alpha Theta 3, 4; Governor’s Scholar 3. Dobbs Rivers — Viking Singers 1-4. James Robinson — Volleyball; Bas- ketball; Vica Club — Pres. Keitha Roseborough — Spring Valley Color Guard; Air Force ROTC; An- chor Club. Stefani Rosenbeck — Anchor Club 1- 4; Vice-Pres. 3; S.C. Assoc, of Student Council — Vice-Pres. 3, 4; Order of Thor 3; Student Council 2-4; Sopho- more Class Secretary; Homecoming Contestant; Viking Shield (Sports Edi- tor) 4; Saga Staff 2; Junior Achieve- ment. Clarence L. Royson — Color Guard; Drill Team; Nat. Scholastic Excel- lence Award. Donna Sanders — Interact 1, 2; S.V. Band 1, 2; Anchor Club 3, 4; French Club 3; Explorers 3; Saga 4. Samantha Saunders — Spanish Club 1. Danny Scango — Soccer 1-4; Senior House 1-4; Explorers 4; Pep Club 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Christy Sharpe — Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Miss S.V. Pageant 2, 3; Miss Sophomore 2; Miss Homecoming 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Student Council 4; Saga Staff 2; Mu Alpha Theta 4. Kim Shaw — Z-Club 2; French Club 2, 3; Explorers 2. David Smith — ROTC 1,2; Deca 3, 4. James Earl Smith Jr. — Explorers 4. Terry Ray Smith — AFJROTC 1-4; AFJROTC Drill Team 1-4; Lettered 3 times; Medical Explorers 2-4; Vica Club 3, 4; AFJROTC Color Guard 2, 3, 4; AFJROTC Aerospace Club 2, 3, 4; AFJROTC Summer Leadership School 1, 2; Omega Club 1, 2, 3; 254 senior index Rodney Snipes — Football I; Baseball 3; Vica Club 3, 4. James Southern — Key Club 2, 3, 4; Explorers 2, 3, 4; Student House 1-4; Spanish Club 1. Ed. Steck — Soccer 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Boys State 3; Explorers 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; Junior Academy of Science 4; Mu Al- pha Theta 3, 4. Debbie Stiehr — Nat. Honor Society 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Sunstone 1-4 Man- aging Editor 3, 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3, 4; Junior Academy of Science 3, 4; FrenCh Club 1-4; Interact 3, 4; Junior Marshal 3; Miss Spring Valley Pag- eant 4; Talented Gifted 1-4; Explor- ers 4; S.V. Players 1, 2; Interclub Council 4; Freshman House 1; SVAA Booster Club 1. Rhonda Swindler — Viking Singers 1, 2; Deca 4; S.V. Players 1,2; Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Senior House. Kevin Tucker — Football 3. Richard Tucker — Junior Marshal; Football 1-4. Steve Tull — Viking Band 1-4; Deca 3. Scott Turney — Viking Band 1-4; Football 1; Vica 4. Jeff Valade — Football 1, 2; Basket- ball 2, 3. Julie Van Valkenburg — Band 1-4; Sunstone 3, 4; Chorus 4; S.V. Players 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3; Latin Club 3, 4. Richard Villacres — Wrestling 2, 3, 4; Senior House 4. Naphaphen Viravan — Explorers 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 4; Art 4; Red Cross Club 1; Raveephorn Viravan — Medical Ex- plorer 1, 2; Science Club 2, 3; Red Cross Club 1-4; Spanish Club 3; New- man Club 3; Explorers 4; Hal Wages — Vica; Search; Back- gammon. Allen Walker — Viking Singers 1. Jeff Waller — Governor’s School 3; Furman Scholar 3; Nat. Merit Semi- Finalist 4; Member Mu Alpha Theta 4; Jr. Acad, of Science 3, 4; Truck Team 1, 2; 1st Place in JAS competi- tion 3. Jim Walter — Wrestling 1, 2, 3; B- Square Trainer 2, 3; Senior House 4. William Shepard — Football 1-3; Wrestling 1-3; Senior House. Randy Warren — Football 1, 2. Clark Watson — Mu Alpha Theta 4; Junior Academy of Science 4; Biology Club 3. Sonya Weathers — Volleyball 2; Pho- tography Club 2; Art Club 1. Susan Welch — Viking Band 1; Saga 2, 4, Editor 4; Omega 2, 3; Explorers 3, 4; Anchor Club 2, 3, 4; Inter-Club 4; Quill Scroll 4. Todd Wells — Explorers Julie West — Spanish Club 1, 2; Biol- ogy Club 2, 3; interact 4; Track 1. Bill Westerman — Mu Alpha Theta 4; Key Club 2, 3; Jr. Academy of Science 2, 4; Footba-1 1, 2; Jets 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Yearbook 1; Wendy Whelchel — Student Council 1, 2, 3; Interclub Council 2, 4; Cheer- leading 2, 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Omega Club 1-4; Director 2, 4; Alert 1. Steve Whitbeck — Baseball 3; Span- ish Club 1; Jim White — Soccer 2, 3, 4. Kimberly Wicker — Cheerleader 1, 2; Student Council 1; Homecoming Con- testant 3, 4. Kim Williams — Band Flag Girl 3, 4. Melanie Williams — FHA Wells Williamson — journalism 2, 3; Saga 4; Key 3, 4; student council 1; senior house 4; cross country 1. Alzo Wilson — ROTC Color Guard Deborah Winbourne — Hosa Pres. State Historian 4; Hosa 3; French Club 2. Delano Windham — Basketball 1-4; Football 2, 4; Mark Smerdell We’re so proud of you! Congratulations on your graduation. Love, Mom and Dad Delano Windham — Basketball 1-4; Football 2, 4; Chuck Wooddy — Baseball 1-4; Foot- ball 1, 2, 4. Alyson Worthington — Track I, 2; Drama Club 1, 2, 3; German Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Achievement 4; Deca 4. Laura Yoch — Junior Marshal 3; Lat- in Club 2, 3; Biology Club 2, 3; Span- ish Club 4; Interact 4. Misty Youmans — Homecoming Con- testant 4. Denise Elisabeth Volk — Saga Staff 3; Girl’s State Nominee 3; Omega Club 3; Anchor Club 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Sen- ior House. senior indcx 255 256 ads and patrons Without the support of parents and the community, spring Valley could not succeed. 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Edward Cooper Maintenance And Landscaping Service 1983-84 Viking Shield Staff The Best High School Newspaper In S.C. on •v 70 f I Z o r r m - T3 TO H Q O W O •8 g. Or on X o “0 Scoreboard Varsity Football Record: 1-9 sv Opp 7 14 Lexington 0 20 Irmo 0 13 Airport 0 24 Lancaster 13 12 Eau Claire 10 13 Sumter 7 10 Lower Richland 17 19 Camden 7 14 Hillcrest 13 14 RNE JV Football Record: 8-2 SV Opp 7 6 Lexington 7 0 Irmo 25 0 Columbia 25 6 Lancaster 20 0 Eau Claire 0 13 Sumter 30 18 Lower Richland 28 14 Camden 14 13 Hillcrest 7 14 RNE B Team Football Record: 9-1 SW Opp 8 16 Lexington 28 0 Irmo 37 0 Columbia 22 8 Eau Claire 14 0 A.C. Flora 34 6 Lower Richland 14 8 Camden 26 8 Hillcrest 28 0 RNE 35 0 Columbia Girl’s Cross Country Record: 5-3 SV Opp Opp 72 28 RNE 25 Irmo 28 38 Orangcburg-W. Airport 18 51 Brookland-Caycc 42 36 21 RNE 49 31 RNE 63 Sumter Guy’s Cross Country SV Opp Opp 65 19 Spartanburg 66 T.L. Hanna 95 Dorman 26 32 Irmo 80 Lancaster 20 45 Eau Claire 74 Orangeburg 22 33 Sumter 23 33 Lower Richland 30 50 Camden 99 Airport 55 Brookland-Cayce 29 28 RNE Volleyball Record: 20-0 SV Opp 2 1 Keenan 2 1 Irmo 2 1 Irmo 2 1 Lancaster 2 0 Lancaster 2 0 Eau Claire 2 0 Eau Claire 2 0 Sumter 2 0 Sumter 2 0 Hammond Academy 2 0 Lower Richland 2 1 Lower Richland 2 0 Brookland-Cayce 2 0 Lexington 2 1 Camden 2 0 Camden 2 0 Hillcrest 2 1 Hillcrest 2 0 RNE 2 0 RNE Girl’s Tcnnis Rccord: 13-0 SV Opp 9 0 Columbia 9 0 Sumter 8 1 Camden 6 3 RNE 8 1 Irmo 9 0 Lancaster 9 0 Camden 7 2 Brookland-Cayce 9 0 Sumter 5 1 Columbia 9 0 Lancaster 8 1 Irmo 6 3 RNE Girl’s Varsity Basketball Record: SV Opp 56 48 Lexington 55 58 Irmo 55 45 Lexington 49 45 Irmo 55 19 Brookland-Cayce 66 26 Brookland-Cayce 50 59 Sumter 51 38 Hillcrest 53 41 Lower Richland 51 53 Camden 37 55 Eau Claire 42 36 Lancaster 47 76 RNE 53 48 Sumter 41 34 Hillcrest 49 60 Lower Richland 45 35 Camden 35 48 Eau Claire 64 41 Lancaster 54 39 RNE Girl's JV Basketball Record: 8-0 SV Opp 30 25 Irmo 19 17 Irmo 29 12 Camden 27 17 Columbia 46 10 Columbia 13 6 Eau Claire 28 24 Lower Richland 26 6 Camden Guy’s Varsity Basketball Record SV Opp 70 47 Lexington 52 50 Irmo 57 54 Lexington 48 68 Irmo 49 59 Brookland-Caycc 53 58 Brookland-Cayce 45 75 Sumter 44 59 Hillcrest 41 66 Lower Richland 54 41 Camden 57 68 Eau Claire 58 40 Lancaster 56 50 RNE 72 40 Sumter 54 72 Hillcrest 59 85 Lower Richland 49 46 Camden 63 72 Eau Claire 64 47 Lancaster 64 47 RNE 274 scorcboard Guy’s JV Basketball Record: Girls Track (Spring '83) Reco SV Opp SV Opp Opp 36 30 Lexington 32 92 Sumter 28 35 Irmo 14 66 Hanna 79 27 40 Brookland-Cayce 54 18.5 Hillcrest 82.5 43 45 Lexington 26 101 RNE 38 28 32 44 24 28 31 32 36 33 45 24 34 42 Irmo Lexington 45 27 47 42 43 27 44 30 34 42 53 26 31 43 Irmo Brookland-Cayce Sumter Hillcrest Lower-Richland Camden Eau Claire Lancaster RNE Sumter Hillcrest Lower Richland Camden Eau Claire Varsity Soccer Record: 8-7-2 SV Opp 0 1 Irmo 1 0 Keenan 6 5 Hillcrest 0 2 Eastside 1 2 Greenwood 1 1 Sumter 1 0 Lower Richland 2 0 Camden 1 1 Irmo 0 1 RNE 3 0 Hillcrest 3 1 Eau Claire 0 3 Sumter 0 2 Lower Richland 6 0 Camden 3 1 Eau Claire 1 4 RNE Wrestling Record: 4-6-1 SV Opp 30 42 RNE 47 18 Chapin 45 27 Lower Richland 19 54 Irmo 30 42 Camden 42 27 Airport 32 36 Sumter 26 36 Brookland-Cayce 32 33 Lancaster 36 36 Lower Richland 41 28 RNE Guy’s Track (Spring ’83) Record: 6-6 SV Opp 28 108 Sumter 19 58.5 NW 108.5 Hanna 62 Irmo 135 15 Forest Hills 11 Beaufort 74 Fort Mill 172 Hillcrest 80 Lancaster 58.5 55.5 Hillcrest 56 Lexington 66 70 RNE Baseball (Spring ’83) Rccord: 9-13 SV Opp 3 2 Orangeburg-Wilkinson 5 6 Lower Richland 6 5 Brookland-Cayce 1 11 Irmo 2 4 Lancaster 5 3 Brookland-Cayce 4 2 3 4 8 2 12 0 8 2 14 5 2 4 3 8 7 3 4 7 7 9 2 10 3 1 2 4 3 5 4 3 Lexington Sumter Eau Claire RNE Lexington Sumter Hillcrest Brookland-Cayce Lower Richland Lancaster Hillcrest Camden Eau Clair Lower Richland Camden RNE Softball (Spring ’83) Record: 16-0 SV 19 Opp 2 Hillcrest 5 0 Lancaster 24 5 Camden 1 0 Sumter 22 2 Eau Claire 21 0 Lower Richland 13 0 RNE 17 0 Brookland-Cayce 1 0 Sumter 7 0 Hillcrest 7 1 Lancaster 11 1 Camden 13 0 Brookland-Cayce 18 2 Eau Claire 21 1 Lower Richland 15 3 RNE (Lower State Playoffs) 10 10 5 8 5 3 2 2 3 4 (State Playoffs) 2 14 2 5 1 7 Berkley Soccostee South Florence Berkley South Florence Union Union Union Golf (Spring ’83) Irmo Invitational Region IV Mini-Tourn. Furman Invitational Irmo Eau Claire, RNE, LR Region IV Mini-Tourn. Lancaster Invitational Brookland-Cayce Region IV Mini-Tourn. Irmo Region IV Mini-Tourn. Fort Jackson Invit. Southern Cross Invit. Region IV Championship State Playoffs Place 2nd 1st 1st Won 1st 1st 2nd Won 1st Lost 1st 1st 11th 1st 4th Guy’s Tennis (Spring 83) SV Opp 9 0 Lower Richland 4 5 Irmo 4 5 RNE 6 3 Brookland-Cayce 9 0 Sumter 9 0 Camden 4 5 Irmo 5 4 RNE 9 0 Lancaster 7 2 Lancaster scoreboard 275 Index AAaa Aaron, Teresa: 69, 118, 193, 234 Abbot, Philip: 118 Abdalla, Laura: 63, 95, 228, 230, 235 Abdalla, Mike: 63 Abell. Gary: 134 Abernathy, Robert: 67, 152 Adams, Belinda: 118 Adams, Charles: 134 Adams, Daniel: 71, 95, 233, 234 Adams, Jennifer: 49 Adams, Monica: 152 Adams, Susan: 95, 236 Adcock, David: 134 Addison, Beverly: 118 Addison, Leon: 8, 152 Addy, Dwayne: 152, 187 Adkins, Heather: 41, 151, 152 Adkins, Tracy: 143, 184, 185 Adkinson, Chris: 67, 117, 118 Aiken, Eric: 190 Aitken. Amy: 95, 228 Albrecht. Brian: 69, 71, 118, 232, 234 Albrecht, Rosanne: 248 Albright, Seth: 152 Alewine, Kim: 95, 236 Alcwinc, Paula: 134, 228, 236, 242 Alexander, Casey: 129, 134 Alexander. Susan: 117, 172 Alford. Ronald: 134 Alford, Troy: 152 Allen, Cliff: 152 Allen, Dienna: 118, 223, 236 Allen, Keith: 152 Allen. Kelley: 35, 118, 238 Allen. Kimberly: 152, 209 Allen, Mark: 217 Allen, Monica: 134, 229, 234 Allen. Ricky: 15, 134 Allnutt, Tommy: 67, 152 Alti, Chris: 134, 229, 243 Alti, Todd: 134 Altman, Barry: 134 Altman, Victor: 134 Amos, Stacey: 152 Amoth, Mark: 217 Anchor Club: 34, 242, 243 Anderson, David: 49 Anderson, Diana: 65, 172, 174, 188 Anderson, Kevin: 118 Anderson, Mary: 69, 71, 118, 130, 232 Anderson, Terri: 244, 248 Andes, Genienc: 134 Angevinc, Chip: 67, 152, 223 Appcnzcllcr, Ned: 23, 26, 118, 189, 190, 209 Applcbaum, Leah: 152, 226 Aragon, Johnny: 134 Archer. Kim: 95, 235 Ard, Jamie: 152, 187 Armitage, Cory: 152 Armitagc, Tony: 95 Arnold. Michael: 152, 228 Arrowood, David: 152 Art Council: 33, 229 Arthur. Mamie: 6, 39, 117, 188, 229, 238, 241 Artlip, Robbie: 152 Asbill, Miller: 32, 151, 152, 153, 220, 223, 238, 239, 240 Augustine, Kim: 152 Austin, Cathy: 121, 134, 226, 234. 235 Ayers, Jeff: 235 Ayers, William: 152 BBbb Baart, Tineke: 117, 118, 130, 141, 238, 243 Baber, David: 152 Baker, Kevin: 210. 211 Bagley, Kathy: 117, 118, 234, 242 Baglcy, Tim: 134, 201, 235, 242 Bailey, Angie: 95, 239 Bailey, Chris: 118 Bailey, Jeff: 242 Bailey, Kristina: 66. 134 Bailey, Sherri: 3, 68, 172 Bailey, Tim: 31, 81, 234 Ball, Donald: 13, 95 Ballcntinc, Thomas: 152 Banks, Sam: 95 Barber, Amy: 118 Barber, Jennifer: 134, 193 Barentine, James: 118 Barfield, Robin: 94. 95. 236 Barker, Sam: 152 Barrcntinc, Craig: 23, 26, 29, 152, 221 Barrentinc, Shawna: 37, 69, 70, 95. 223, 226, 227, 228, 241 Barron, Carroll: 94, 95, 103, 231, 239 Barron, Rev. Ed: 244 Barry, Bobby: 35, 95, 183, 237 Barry, Debbie: 152 Barry, Tommy: 134 Bartlett, Bart: 23, 38, 70, 80, 84, 87, 88, 95, 228, 229, 235 Baseball: 154 Baskin, Cissy: 134 Bass, Jacquline: 41, 134, 147, 209, 226, 228 Bass, Lynn: 152, 226 Bateman, Grace: 231 Bates, Melissa: 18, 118 Bates, Ricco: 117, 118, 183, 237 Bates, Tom: 207 Bates, Torchia: 95, 236 Battle, Christine: 118 Baxter, Angie: 221, 223 Bayson, Eddie: 153 Bcachum, Chris: 86, 134. 195, 235, 243 Bcachum, David: 153, 187 Bcachum, Michael: 118 Beck. Barbara: 71, 73, 75, 90, 95, 230, 233 Beck, Claudia: 118 Beck, Glenn: 95 Bell, Caroline: 3, 118, 191, 195, 230 Bell, Darell: 118, 221, 234 Bell, Jeff: 117, 118, 139. 180, 182, 183, 184, 203, 235, 238. 241, 242 Bell, Lisa: 2, 35. 68. 72, 75, 83, 95, 230, 241 Bell, Liz: 151, 153, 228, 235, 240 Bell, Reginald: 95 Bell, Sandra: 134, 195 Bell, Thad: 134, 185, 211 Bcllino, Brett: 134 Belton, Ethel: 176 Belton, Felicia: 53, 118 Belton, Greg: 153, 201 Belton, Terry: 153 Bender, Brent: 153, 167 Bender, Gayle: 167 Bcnggio, Keith: 134, 223 Bcnning, Trinna: 153 Benton, Cindy: 25, 153 Benton, Danny: 153 Berends. Robert: 66, 134 Bermudez, Linda: 95 Bernard, Greg: 67, 153 Bcrrian, Paul: 135, 220 Berry, David: 201 Berry, Frankie: 6. 35, 118, 183, 203 Berry, James: 153 Berry, Jennifer: 94. 95. 213 Berry, Jodi: 118, 156, 242, 284 Berry, Kim 64, 94. 95. 227 Berry, Michele: 24, 86, 95, 226 Berry, Troy: 153 Berter, Steve: 135 Best, Jim: 117, 119, 238, 242 Betenbaugh, Sara: 176 Bhatt, Shilpa: 153, 226, 233 Bickar, Kimberly: 135 Bigby, Robert: 67, 153, 187 Bircher, Rick: 135 Bishop. Angela: 153, 223 Bishop, Dcana: 26, 96, 213, 243 Bishop, Stephanie: 135, 195, 243 Bjontegard, Martin: 135, 185, 201, 235 Black, Charles: 66. 153 Black, Jane: 57, 172 Blackshear, Glenn: 96, 203, 237 Blackwell, Brian: 153 Bladen, Dennis: 119 Blair, Stuart: 96 Blakely, Joyce: 176 Blanchard, Debra: 94. 96. 236 Blanchard, John: 153 Blanding, Audre: 44 Blanding, Kenneth: 153 Blanding, Reg: 96 Blau, Eric: 41, 42, 71, 153, 178, 189, 232, 233, 234, 242 Blaylock. Bitsi: 135, 235, 243 Blaylock. Blair: 18, 151, 153, 243 Blaylock, Brandi: 117. 119, 235, 243, 284, 285 Bliss, Sara: 117, 119, 234, 243, 246. 284, 285 Blizzard, Mary: 153 Block, Darin: 57, 96 Blouin, Beverly: 66. 85, 86, 151, 152, 167, 195, 240 Blumberg, Tammy: 133, 135, 234 Boan, Steve: 119 Boatwright. Sally: 90, 213 Boatwright, Scott: 11, 119 Bodiford, Missy: 135, 243 Bogart, Barbara: 96, 228, 233 Bogart, Kenny: 22, 135, 207 Bokcn, Connie: 44, 153, 192, 193, 197 Boland, Kim: 96 Bolcyn, Billy: 67, 233 Boleyn, Charles: 119 Bolt. Arizona: 176 Bollar, Katherine: 135 Bond, Mason: 35, 43, 96 Boney, Donna: 153 Boney, John: 96 Boney, Lisa: 35, 96 Bonhcimer, David: 119, 211 Bonneville, Jim: 108, 181, 207 Bonneville, Michelle: 23, 36, 119, 230, 242 Bookard, April: 153, 155, 197, 229, 240 Bookard, Monica: 119, 197, 229 Boron, Joseph: 55, 96 Bosserman, Paige: 97 Bost, Richard: 97 Boulware, Hunt: 46. 153, 189 Boulwarc, John: 172, 181, 203, 214. 215 Bousamra, Fred: 97 Bowers, Caroline: 7, 68, 172 Bowers, Clinton: 44, 97 Bowers, Wendy: 94, 97, 188, 190, 191, 192 Boyd, Angela: 135, 242 Boyd, Valerie: 213 Boys Tennis: 216 Boyte. Derrick: 97 Bradley, Petra: 97 Brady, Troy: 119 Bramlctte, Joe: 97, 209 Bramlcttc, Kevin: 119, 243 Branch, Althea: 119 Brandhorst, Diane: 172 Branham, Angie: 153 Branham, Bruce: 153 Branham, Debbie: 25. 29. 119 Branham, Gregg: 71, 119, 209, 228. 230, 235 Branham. Matt: 154, 226 Branham. Susan: 97 Branham, Thomas: 119, 284, 285 Branham, Tracy: 135 Brannon, Marcia: 248 Brant, Laura: 90, 97 Brantley, Dennis: 154, 189, 226, 233 Brantley, Raymond: 97 Brasinton, Rennie: 154, 226 Brazell, Barbara: 154 Brazell, Cindy: 119 Brazell, Keith: 185 Brazell, Pamela: 119 Brazell, Timothy: 67, 97, 237 Braziel, Dewayne: 119, 237 Breihan, Jennifer: 135, 234 Brentlinger. Mike: 135 Brewer, Lisa: 154 Brewer, Mary: Brimson, Kim: 135 Brinkley, Rodney: 135 Brinson, William: 97 Britt. Elizabeth: 154 Britt, Jody: 97 Britt. Sid: 119, 242 Brogan. Vicki: 154 Broody, Dallas: 154 Brooks. Hal: 172, 233 Brooks, Suzanne: 154, 235 Broome, Ann-Marie: 61, 135, 228, 234, 235 Broome, Kent: 154, 235 Broome, Philip: 135 Broome, Scott: 119. 180, 183 Brown, Aylan: 31, 32, 38, 75, 81. 88, 94. 96, 97. 208, 209, 228, 238, 239, 241. 242. 288 Brown, Barbara: 119 Brown, Barbara: 135 Brown, Bill: 185 Brown, Daren: 119 Brown. David: 119, 183 Brown, Debbie: 65, 115, 134. 135, 235 Brown, Edith: 16, 71, 73. 75, 78, 276 indcx 97, 99, 228 Brown, Frankie: 119, 183, 229, 234, 238 Brown, Freddy: 154 Brown. George: 11, 134, 135, 207, 221, 223, 240 Brown, Hazel: 99 Brown, Jeff: 71, 97 Brown, Jimmie: 99 Brown, Joel: 119 Brown. Kelvin: 25, 119. 209, 221 Brown, Kelyn: 154 Brown, Kim: 119, 223 Brown, Renee: 133, 135, 197, 240, 243 Brown, Scott: 67, 154 Brown, Stacy: 154, 187, 200 Brown. Tammi: 57, 154 Brown. Teisha: 35, 97, 229 Brown. Tyrone: 154. 201 Brown, Victor: 97 Brown, Wendy: 145, 226 Brumfield. Kevin: 45, 53, 97, 100, 230, 231 Brumfield, Robbie: 154, 187 Bryan, Will: 154 Bryant. Debbie: 133, 135, 236, 242 B-tcam cheerleaders: 192, 195 B-team football: 154 Buck, Donald: 249 Buck. Jeff: 97, 222 Buck. Mike: 35, 97, 183 Buckmastcr, Joe: 154 Buddin. Sharon: 2, 5, 6, 68, 87, 144, 172. 190, 284 Buebel. Mike: 154, 221 Buff, Lynn: 117, 120, 238 Buffum, Matt: 135, 228 Buie, Glenn: 120, 222, 228, 235 Bull, Lcn: 167, 172 Burch. Gerry: 172 Burchcll, Billy: 135, 184, 185 Burdcll. Kelley: 120 Burdian, Elizabeth: 154, 191 Burdian, Mike: 154 Burdian. Susan: 97, 103, 192. 193, 213, 231 Burgencr, Mike: 154 Burgener, Sherie: 97 Burgess, Ronnie: 135 Burgess, Troy: 120 Burke, Carol: 135, 235 Burke, Lcsa: 154, 226 Burkett. Hugh: 154. 187 Burnett. Jeff: 98 Burnett, Joe: 154 Burr, Steve: 12, 26, 118, 120. 230, 232 Burrell, Jacclyn: 209 Burroughs. Eltorus: 154 Burroughs, Sherrie: 66. 136 Butler, Sammy: 155 Butterfield. Julie: 46, 120, 230, 235 Butterfield, Linda: 136, 138, 226, 235, 243 Byerly, Joe: 120 Byrd, Laverne: 51, 136 Bryn. Joh: 120, 230, 232 Byrnes, George: 120, 227, 228 Byrn, Richard: 155 CCcc Caldwell, Ron: 172. 173, 181 Caldwell, Sharon: 37, 151, 155, 229 Caldwell, Tracey: 98. 238 Caldwell, Tracy: 120, 197 Callahan, Mary Ann: 23, 120, 238, 242 Camp, Lula: 172, 234, 235 Canada, Kit: 120 Canada. Kyler: 22, 117, 120 Canders: 155, 162, 243 Canders, Stephanie: 21. 50, 120 Cannon. Gary: 120, 234 Cannon. George: 98, 234 Cannon, Isabelle: 155 Cannon, Lyndon: 25, 44, 62, 72, 84. 88, 94. 98. 104, 143, 229, 239, 241 Canter, Shannon: 188, 189 Canzater, Charles: 136 Canzater, Mattie: 120 Cape, Tony: 119, 136 Carilli, Kim: 136, 235 Carlton, Dawn: 93, 117, 120. 195. 228, 231, 234, 235, 239, 242, 243, 284, 285 Carlton, Rosie: 21, 94, 98, 126, 193, 197, 231, 234, 241 Carpenter, Vcrn: 66, 155 Carr, Portia: 155, 223 Carroll, Buddy: 98 Carroll, Donna: 120, 238 Carson. Bill: 34, 35, 98, 239 Carson, Bob: 136 Carter, Bill: 98, 229 Carter. John: 155 Carter, Ken: 120, 230, 232 Carter, Leslie: 120 Carter, Michelle: 120, 284 Carter, Parker: 136 Carter, Traci: 120 Cary, Kitty: 136 Cary, Michelle: 155, 223 Case, La-Rue: 67, 155 Casey, Brian: 136 Cash, Alissa: 66, 136 Catalano, Lisa: 151. 155 Causey, Nancy: 136 Cauthen, Jennifer: 98, 226 Cauthcn, Tim: 62 Cavallicr, Gerald: 155 Chalfant, Jackie: 38. 60. 171, 172, 229 Chambers, Melissa: 136 Chamblcss, John: 98 Chapman, Lisa: 155 Chappell, Layman: 172. 237 Chastain, Linda: 245 Chastain, Susan: 20. 39. 69, 94. 98 Chavis, Denise: 136, 229 Chavis, Karen: 136 Chavis, Tracy: 120. 197, 213, 236 Che, John: 155 Chesnutt, Jim. 62, 70. 71. 72, 118, 120, 127, 228, 229. 232 Chessick, Charles: 66, 136 Chcwning, Scott: 136 Chibbaro. Chcric: 136, 234 Chicklo, Dineen: 120 SV Chorus: 226 Choudhri, Saher: 155 Christian, Shelley: 120, 243 Claiborn, Claudia: 155. 235 Claiborne. Jamie: 54. 98 Clapp. Kirk: 155 Clark. Alan: 98 Clark, Adrena: 136, 223 Clark. Beverly: 120 Clark, Lewis: 136, 201 Clark. Shawn: 155 Clark, Shelia: 176 Clark. Tina: 98 Clark, Valerie: 85, 86, 120, 238 Clement, John: 49 Clement, Peggy: 171, 172 Clifton, Chavis: 155 Climer, Charles: 98 Climer, Danny: 155 Clinton, Marvcrce: 98, 209 Clinton, Tim: 136 Cobb. Alex: 211 Cody, Joan: 98 Coffeen, Yolanda: 155 Cohen, Angela: 121, 223, 247 Coleman, Gaye: 37, 69, 71, 121, 124, 233, 235, 241, 243, 284 Coleman, Lacy: 121 Coleman. Pamela: 98, 192, 193 Coleman, Shawn: 98, 121 Coleman, Troy: 185 Collins. Mark: 121 Collins, Randy: 54. 98. 237 Collins. Shawn: 237 Collins, Stewart: 17, 121, 183, 189, 237 Colvin, JoAnn: 155 Combs. Virginia: 172 Computer club: 232 Condrey, Jeannie: 98 Cone, Courtney: 28, 151, 155, 240 Cone. Holley: 13, 98 Cone, Stephanie: 21, 117, 121, 234 Connell, Bill: 63, 172, 220, 222 Conner, Shirley: 121 Cook, Bernard: 67, 136 Cook, David: 136 Cook. Michael: 98, 226, 227, 231 Cook, Timothy: 98 Cooper, Mark: 21, 24. 30, 34, 99, 247 Cooper, Melissa: 41, 136, 195, 240 Cooper. Rob: 136 Cooper, Scott: 155 Cooper, Susan: 136 Corbert, Brandon: 67, 136 Corbin, Fred: 183 Corley, Beverly: 121, 235 Corley, Mary: 68. 172 Corley. Mikki: 27. 121, 222, 233, 234, 242 Corley, Tanya: 121 Corley, Timothy: 136 Corley, Tina: 155 Cornelius, Ashley: 121, 238 Cornelius, Darrell: 155 Cornelius, Derrick: 8 Cornelius, Frederick: 137 Cornelius, Norma: 155 Cornelius, Tina: 155 Cornell, Joe: 155, 226 Corso, Adena: 137, 223 Corson, Eric: 137 Couch, Valaric: 121. 228, 232 Coulter, David: 121 Coulter, Tim: 156, 187 Courtney. Jody: 172 Coutsos. Paula: 121, 238 Covert, Wayne: 116, 117, 121, 235, 242 Coward, Sabra: 133, 137 Cowart, Tcrric: 57, 99, 236 Crawford, Donna: 99 Crawford. Gary: 156 Creech. Monique: 99. 195. 242 Crim, Berry: 33, 151, 156, 226 Croby, Jerry: 131 Crombie, Barbara: 99 Cronin, Regan: 151 195 Crosby, Julia: 156 Cross country: 188, 189 Crout, Faith: 64 Crowley, Will: 21, 117, 121, 209. 231, 242 Crumplcr. Rick: 181. 209 Crutchfield, Shannon: 137 Cummings, Antoinette, 13, 121 Cummings, Christy: 13, 23, 99, 137, 146, 242 Cunningham, Aretha: 137 Cunningham, Bobby: 154, 172, 199, 201, 209 Cunningham, Charlene: 5, 137, 223, 226 Cunningham. Petrina: 156, 226 Czurak, Ron: 156 DDdd Dabney, Camille: 21, 86. 117, 121, 242 Dail, Jerry: 137 Daily. Jeff: 7, 27, 44, 71, 133, 137, 221, 231, 235. 240 Dalton, Angie: 156 Dangler, Michael: 67 Daniels, Lisa: 121. 242 Daraxs, Anna: 137 Darby, Ann: 121, 236, 237 Dargan, Catherine: 156, 168, 233, 235 Dargan. Jennifer: 12, 23, 69, 117, 121. 143. 157. 168, 229. 230, 233, 235, 239, 284 Dargan, Robert: 156, 215 Dargan, Staurt: 137, 159, 235, 243 Dangler. John: 156 Dasho, James: 138, 217 Davis, Amy: 156 Davis, Hoshca: 216 Davis, Kelvin: 121, 185 Davis, Nclton: 156 Davis, Michelle: 138 Davis, Reshona: 66 Davis, Rhctt: 214, 215 Davis, Sara: 138. 238 Davis, Tetia: 121 Dawson, Devon: 25 Dawson, Sandy: 138 Deal. Danny: 121, 221, 223, 228, 235 Deal, Sharon: 172 Dean, Dennis: 156 Dean. Lonnie: 99 Dean. Tyrone: 138 DcArment. John: 156 Dcavenport. Lisa: 133, 138, 235, 240, 242 DeBerry, Michelle: 36. 223 DcBordc, Danny: 84. 156. 161 DFCA: 56. 238, 239 DcCastro, Tcrejun: 71, 228. 229. 233. 235 Dccn, Kim: 138, 234, 242 DcGarcia, Lilly: 65. 138, 223 DcMontcgrc, Larry: 172 Dennis. Hope: 138. 284 Denton. David: 99. 228. 242 Denton, Jennifer: 31. 35, 38, III. 124, 133, 138, 139. 228. 234, 240. 243. 284, 285 indcx 277 Dcrham, Delores: 23, 28, 156 Derr, Jason: 156 Derr, Matt: 138, 175 Derrick, Andrea: 71, 121, 232 Derrick, Hope: 138, 232, 235 Derrick, Kerri: 18, 121 Dial, Irving: 138, 175 Dial, Lynn: 99, 236 Dial, Tamatha: 156 Dibble, Nancy: 138, 242 Digby, Sabrena: 122, 235 Dillard, Donna: 239 Dillon. Jim: 26, 72, 121, 122, 230, 232, 235 Dillon, Sue: 121, 172 Dinkins, Sheila: 156 Dishno, Sabrina: 99, 213 Dishno, Tracey: 213 Dixon, Michelle: 156 Dixon, Timmy: 156 Dixon, Tracy: 138 Dodds, Christi: 138, 213, 229 Dodson, Chip: 99 Dolge. Dave: 138. 185, 215 Dooley, Stephanie: 156 Dorsett, Lea Evelyn: 2, 65. 68. 72, 77. 86, 99, 99, 167. 230 Douglas, Lyndon: 99 Douglass, Mary: 138, 243 Dover, Eric: 138 Dow, Deborah: 151, 156 Dow, Polly: 176 Dowcy, Laura: 122, 230 Dowling, Patrice: 156 Doxie, Carmen: 100 Doxic, Donna: 122, 223 Doxie, Decon: 156, 187 Drew, Harlon: 156 Driver, Carl: 156 Dudley, Cathy: 26, 86, 156, 228, 235 Dunn, Angela: 21, 100, 126, 193, 196. 197, 231 Dunn, Catherine: 138, 234 Dunn, Damaris: 157 Dunn, Donald: 122 Dunn, Elbert: 138 Dunning, Pat: 138 EEee Earglc. Buddy: 185 Earglc, Tim: 122 Eargle, Waylon: 139 East. Kevin: 209 Easterby, Melissa: 100 Eastman, Vernell: 31. 81, 85, 86, 100 Eastman, Yvette: 24 Edgers. Elisco: 100, 226, 227, 238 Edmiston, Susan: 138 Edmonds, Randy: 100 Edwards, Calli Ann: 122, 222 Edwards, Clair: 11, 138. 223 Edwards, Lynn: 157 Elchlepp, Liz: 100 Elder, Jeff: 71, 138, 232, 235 Eliott. Bryan: 157, 228 Eller, Terri: 37, 117, 122, 242 Eller, Tricia: 21, 122, 235, 238, 243 Ellis, Scott: 122 Ellison, Clcvc: 139 Ellison, Joe: 157, 207 Ellison, Victor: 139 Emmer, Jeff: 157 Emmcr, Mike: 122, 188, 189 Entzmingcr, Everette: 157 Entzmingcr, Melissa: 157, 223 Epperson, Mike: 157, 223 Erglc, Lisa: 16 Erwin, Melissa: 139 Evans, Curtis: 139, 201 Evans, Felicia: 100, 229, 238, 242 Evans, Theresa: 100 Ewart, Randy: 69, 71, 74, 94. 100, 107, 116, 216, 217, 231, 233, 239, 242 Ewing, Linda: 37, 117, 122, 188, 190, 191, 241 Explorers: 160, 228 FFff Fahner, Craig: 100 Faust, Gina: 100 Farley, Gina: 139 Farmer, Walter: 157 Farmer, P.J.: 157 Farne, Tim: 122 Farnsworth, Gray: 213 Farr, Caroline: 138, 235, 243 Felton, Jeffery: 157, 187 Fennell, Katheryn: 139 Fennell, Seth: 101 Fentress, Tammy: 101 Fentress, Trina: 139 Fcucrstcin, Eric: 139, 217 Feuerstcin, Kim: 157, 191 FHA: 136 Fickling, Shane: 139 Fields, Greg: 28. 43, 101, 183, 203, 237, 241 Fink, Scan: 139, 207 Fink, Michael: 139 Finney, Thomas: 172 Flake, Teresa: 101, 226 Flelton, Michelle: 122 Fleming. Diane: 172, 176 Fleming, Eric: 139 Fleming, LeVon: 139 Fleming, Roger: 122 Flemming. Cedric: 39, 101, 229 Fletcher, Andy: 71, 122, 123, 234 Fletcher, David: 157 Florence, Phillip: 139, 185 Fogle, Eric: 157, 187 Fogle, Roosevelt: 6, 68, 177 Folse, Darrel: 139 Folse, Warren: 229 Ford, Tony: 63, 157, 222 Fore, Vanett: 38, 139, 209, 229 Fost, Matt: 209 Fowler, Johnny: 35, 101, 180, 183, 206, 207, 210, 211 Franklin, Bryan: 139, 142 Franklin, Lance: 25, 138 Free, Andy: 122, 238 Free, Jules: 139, 222 Free. Melanie: 108, 122, 135 Free. Walter: 157, 187 Freeland, Guy: 139 Freeman, Heather: 157, 226, 232 Freeman, Sallie: 101 Freeman, Wayne: 122, 229, 237 French Club: 235 Freshmen House: 151, 240 Frick, John: 157, 222 Frick, Kim: 122 Frick. Kim: 139, 284. 285 Frick, Mike: 101 Frierson, Allen: 139 Frierson, Lisa: 157, 234 Frierson, Wayne: 101 Frierson, Willie: 139, 185, 209 Frisch. Bob: 157 Frisch, David: 136. 139 Fuller, Andrew: 122, 132, 207 Fuller, Bryan: 33, 151, 157, 169 Fuller, Samantha: 157 Fuller, Todd: 101. 215, 238 Fulmer, Clay: 151, 211 Fulmer, Kimberly: 157, 226 Fulmer. Matt: 63, 157, 220 Funderburk, Paul: 157, 187 Fuzessy, Kim: 43, 46, 122, 142. 160, 230, 284 GGgg Gabel, Elizabeth: 27, 139, 222 Gadson, James: 67, 122 Gactan, Linda: 117, 122, 157, 234, 238, 241 Gahagan, Christy: 139, 234 Gahagan, Genny: 31, 35, 117, 122, 132, 195, 234, 284, 285 Gaines, Elizabeth: 37, 86, 122, 230 Gaines, Mary K.: 21, 28, 69. 73, 77, 81, 94, 101, 228, 234, 239, 241, 243, 247 Gaither, Todd: 157 Galloway, Monica: 139, 230, 235 Galvin, Mary: 69, 122, 235 Gandy, Julian: 101 Gainis, Mitchell: 140 Gantt, Candy: 31, 35, 101, 239, 242 Gantt, Catherine: 140, 195 Gantzater, Alan: 222 Gardner, Monica: 101 Gardner, Stacey: 117, 122, 223. 234, 243 Gardner, Stan: 30, 140, 202, 203 Garmon, Chris: 35, 101, 183 Garnett, Chanda: 157 Garrick. Roosevelt: 172, 181, 197 Garza, Steve: 35, 101, 183 Gaston, James: 237 Gaudet, Sandy: 172 Gcdncy, Charles: 101, 202, 203 Geiger, Charlene: 123, 229 Geiger, Lavctta: 123, 189, 226 Geiger, Tera: 101 Generoso. Edgar: 157, 228 Gentry, Michelle: 157 George, Melissa: 158 German Club: 234 Gcrstenbcrg, Rick: 35, 43, 101, 180, 182, 183, 184, 185 Ghaffer, Tariq: 123. 132, 217, 234 Gibbs, Charles: 158 Gibbs, Jacquelyn: 101, 229 Gibbs, Maria: 67, 158 Gibbs. Terry: 140 Gibbs, Tracy: 53 Gibis, Mike: 228 Gibson, April: 158, 231, 233, 234 Gibson, Bernard: 67 Gibson, David: 123 Gibson. Kyle: 67 Gicbncr, Russell: 27, 222 Gicbner, Steve: 209 Gilbert, Linda: 176 Giles. Jackie: 158 Giles, Jimmy: 158 Gill, Amy: 158, 189, 190, 233, 235 Gill, Pam: 172 Gillespie, James: 123 Gillette, Kassi: 140, 243 Gilyard, Mac: 9 Gilyard, Marvin: 101 Gilyard, Robert: 158, 187 Ginn. Bret: 123, 183. 211 Ginsberg, Kim: 24, 85, 86, 140, 235 Girls Tennis: 149. 190, 192 Glaz, Nancy: 158 Glover, Jianne: 123 Glover, Mark: 101 Glover, James: 66, 140 Glover, Peggy: 173 Goad, Kandyss: 140, 234 Godron, Dana: 158 Goff, Eddie: 158 Goforth, Randall: 140 Goins, Melissa: 158 Goines, Carmclita: 23, 35, 124, 229, 238 Goiser, Susan: 12, 117, 123, 125, 188, 189, 192, 208, 210, 212, 243 Goldsborough, Joanne: 173 Golf: 9, 214 Golightly, Darren: 123 Gonda, Delores: 221 Gonda, Mark: 18, 44. 101, 222, 232 Gondi, Gautham: 94, 102, 107, 216, 231, 242 Gondi. Gokul: 158 Gonzalez, Anthony: 158 Gonzalez, Michelle: 123 Goodman, Angela: 140 Goodwin, Chris: 101 Goodwin, Elgin: 158, 165, 187 Gordan, Katherine: 158 Gordon. George: 140, 233 Gore, Tasha: 158, 234 Goss, Steve: 140 Governor's School: 72, 73 Graham, Jennifer: 24 Graham, Roger: 158 Graham, Wendy: 123 Grant, John: 102 Grant, Katie: 158 Grant, Roxann: 67, 123 Gray, Brian: 123 Green, Bill: 171 Green, Celethia: 158 Green, Faye: 236 Green, Leon: 52 Green, Michael: 158 Green, Reggie: 140, 185 Green. Wanda: 123 Greene, Anita: 102 Greene, Barry: 140 Greene. Mike: 123, 237 Greene, Tonya: 140 Gregory, Eric: 43, 140 Gregory, Jerry: 158 Griffin, Debbie: 158 Griffin, James: 158, 226 Griffin. Harold: 102. 123 Griffin, Sharon: 102 Griffin, Donya: 35 Griffin, Tara: 50. 123, 197, 236 Griffin. Troy: 66. 123, 220 Griffith, Brian: 211 Griggs, Allison: 243 Griggs, Stephanie: 158. 221, 243 Grimshaw, Joanne: 102 Gripper, Andrianc: 102, 236 Gripper, James: 187 Gripper, Luther: 158, 187 Gripper, Orlando: 158, 187 Grogan, Tammy: 140, 232, 234 Gross, Kellie: 140 Gross, Steve: 185, 209 Grossman, Ira: 102 Grubbs, Phil: 50 278 index Guerra. Renee: 246 Gucrriero. Brian: 140 Gullcdgc. Alan: 123 Gunnell, Christy: 140, 226, 233, 235 Gunter, Marion: 26, 140, 236 Gunter, Mary: 159 Gurganious, Donald: 123 HHhh Haga, Robin: 66 Hager, Richard: 173 Haggard. Julie: 140, 223 Haiglcr. Kendall: 50, 51, 157, 237, 239 Haight, Mike: 217 Haines, Lee: 159 Haines, Sandra: 102 Hairston, Mark: 140 Hall, Angie: 159 Hall, April: 238 Hall, Kevin: 159 Hall, Lisa: 124 Hall, Lutrcll: 102 Haltiwangcr, Cecil: 43, 102, 108, 180. 183, 207 Halloway, Shannon: 222 Hamilton, Beverly: 123 Hamilton, Nicole: 49 Hamilton, Oneida: 102 Hamilton, Octavia: 159 Hamilton, Jaunita: 102 Hammond, Bryan: 102 Hammond, James: 140, 185, 207 Hammock, Kalcna: 133, 228 Hammock, Leigh: 140, 168, 229, 233, 235 Hamrick, Charles: 29, 140, 222 Hancock. Allen: 140, 215 Hancock. Kevin: 159, 199 Handel, Kathcy: 173 Haney, Brenda: 171, 173 Haney, Chris: 159, 234 Hanna, Bryan: 141 Hanna. Dannie: 102 Hare. Eric: 67, 102, 125 Hare. Kyle: 141 Harley, Ann: 159 Harmon, Coley: 67, 123, 209 Harmon, Tammy: 159 Harmon, Randy: 123 Harrell, Patricia: 25, 94, 102, 229, 236, 238, 242 Harrelson, Lee: 217 Harrington, Nicky: 159 Harris, Dorothy: 176 Harris, Gloria: 229 Harris, Jodi: 34 Harris, Lorraine: 173 Harris, Sylvester: 62, 159 Harrison, Crystal: 159 Harrison, Ferman: 154. 159, 187 Harrison, l.etitia: 66, 209 Hart, Deidre: 141 Hart, Glenn: 124, 199 Hartley, Doug: 141, 228 Hartley, Kristina: 71, 124, 232, 233, 235, 242 Hartman, Chris: 94. 102, 143, 230, 241 Hartman. Michelle: 141, 234 Hartwell, Joel: 159, 160, 215 Hartwell, John: 124, 203, 214, 215, 216, 230 Hascldcn, Shannon: 159, 232 Haseltine, Leora: 159 Haskell, Chang: 102 Hastings, Jenny: 51, 159 Hatchcll, Tami: 124 Hatfield, John: 63, 124, 228 Havird. Melinda: 124 Hawkridge. Christina: 159, 235 Hayden, Donald: 159. 226 Hayes, Mark: 159, 206, 20 Hayford, Becky: 48, 66, 69, 74, 80, 90, 102, 230, 284 Haynes, Mark: 187 Haynes, Minnie: 173 Haynes, Robbie: 141, 185, 211 Hazel, Roger: 173, 181, 183 Hazzard, Jane: 159 Hazzard, John: 208, 209, 234 Hcywood, Richard: 124 Heidcnrcich, Todd: 124, 203 Hcitlingcr, Caryn: 159 Helms, Keith: 66. 159 Helms, Martha: 67, 159 Hemily, Valerie: 51, 141 Hendrick, James: 68, 173, 285 Hendricks, Inman: 159, 187 Hendrix, Mary: 102 Hcnnagan, Michelle: 159 Hcnncgan, Mona: 102, 209, 229, 238, 243 Henning, Charles: 141 Hensley, Jayna: 159 Henze, Catherine: 48. 49, 173 Hernandez, Dan: 141 Hernandez, Sam: 102, 219, 242, 284 Herndon, Thomas: 141, 217, 234 Henry, Happy: 173 Heronemus, Todd: 13, 124, 223 Herr, Lucrecia: 41, 162 Hertz, Dcna: 141, 228 Hester, Steven: 159, 226 Hcyscr, Jennifer: 102 Hicks. David: 103 Hicks. John: 103, 237 Hicks, Lynette: 103 Higgins, Buffy: 141, 236 Higgins, David: 124 Higgins, Melanie: 103, 228 Higgins, Troy: 106 Higgins, Wendy: 94, 103. 229 Hill, Gary: 141 Hill, Kwa: 160, 195, 226, 229, 240 Hill. Lisa: 160 Hill, Tommy: 173, 181, 184, 186 Hills, Janet: 160 Hillman, Robert: 141, 207 Hingleton, James: 160 Hinnant, Vicki: 66, 141 Hinson, Byron: 160 Hinson, Carmen: 117, 120, 124 Hinson, Chip: 160 Hinson, Kim: 11. 103 Hittie, Bertha: 39, 173 Hixon, Steven: 141 Hoffmann, Janet: 173, 192, 193, 209, 247 Hogan, Kevin: 210, 211 Holbrook, Barbara: 173 Holbrook. Ellen: 18 Holbrook, Laura: 18 Holcombe, Tim: 160 Holland, Marianne: 61, 62, 173, 226 Holley, Pamela: 160 Hollificld, Doug: 211 Holloway, Shannon: 160 Holmes, Jerry: 35, 103, 180, 182, 183, 184, 230 Holwadcl, Stuart: 124, 183 Homecoming: 28 Honor Society: 69 Hooper. Bobby: 176 Hooper. Lisa: 103 Hoover. Tony: 160 Hope, Peggy: 173 Horne, Suzy: 141 Horton, Lynn: 160 Horton, Michelle: 151, 226 HOSA: 56, 236 Houston. Shunta: 124 Howard. Mark: 103 Howie, Danielle: 126, 141, 228 Hoyle, Dean: 12, 71, 124, 222, 235, 228, 239 Hudson, Jeffery: 141 Hudson. Jerome: 141 Hudson. Joey: 103 Hudson, Melony: 141, 236, 243 Hudson. Scott: 141 Hudson. Ticar: 103 Huffstetler, Tish: 141 Hui, Yvonne: 58, 71, 112, 141, 233, 235 Humes. Kelly: 117, 124, 230, 234, 246 Humes, Shannon: 13, 38, 141, 223 Humphries, Dennis: 161, 189 Humphries, Rebecca: 24, 30, 117, 124, 144, 241, 243 Hunkin, Sally: 193 Hunnicutt, Eve: 18, 103, 229 Hunter. Tim: 181. 187 Hutter, Jeff: 104. 209 Hyatt, Doug: 141, 185 Hyatt, Jane Doug: 68, 173 Ilii Iacolino, Roy: 161 Inman. Marcy: 161 Interact: 243 Interclub council: 239 Intcrmill, Kirk: 165, 181, 187 Intcrmill, Ron: 181, 187 Irby, Tabethia: 141 Irby, Yolanda: 104, 223 jjjj Jackson, Brent: 161, 234 Jackson, Danny: 124, 185, 235 Jackson, Dennis: 161 Jackson, Kcnyatta: 141, 223 Jackson, Laura: 68, 173, 248 Jackson, Robert: 124 Jackson, Todd: 67, 161 Jacobs, Barry: 124 Jacobs, Gregg: 161 Jacobs, Jeff: 124 Jacobs. Karen: 104, 242, 284, 285 Jacobs, Lisa: 161 Jacobs, Mark: 59, 117, 124, 228, 235 Jacobs. Oscar: 104, 226, 227, 243 Jacobs, Scott: 161 Jacobs, Tammy: 141, 228 Jacobs, Troy: 142, 243 James, Tammy: 161 James, Tracy: 124, 195, 226 Jamison, Phoebe: 142, 179, 193 Jayne, Mike: 161, 187 Jeffers, Jay: 52, 104 Jeffers. Jeff: 124, 203 Jeffers. Mark: 124 Jeffers, Tammy: 142 Jefferson, Vicky: 124, 220 Jenkins, Connie: 69. 80. 86, 87, 94. 243 Jenkins. John: 161 Jenkins. Pat: 248 Jennings, Valerie: 142 Jeter, Raymond: 124, 161, 182. 183, 187, 199. 208. 209, 229, 237 Johnikin, Marie: 142 Johnson, Anne: 104 Johnson, Barbara: 173 Johnson, Bobby: 8, 142, 220 Johnson, Chapin: 161 Johnson, Charlene: 223 Johnson, Clay: 142 Johnson, Dana: 142, 222, 229 Johnson, David: 125 Johnson, Eddie: 185 Johnson, Gay: 226 Johnson, Joey: 29, 30, 104 Johnson, Kelly: 104 Johnson, Ladonna: 104 Johnson, Mark: 63, 161. 221 Johnson. Michian: 124 Johnson, Myron: 161 Johnson, Robert: 142 Johnson, Rodney: 104 Johnson, Ron: 142 Johnson, Ronica: 161, 195 Johnson, Sina: 161 Johnson, Sonya: 67, 161 Johnson, Valerie: 161, 226 Johnson, Virginia: 161 Johnston, David: 142, 229 Johnston, Greg: 173, 181. 197 Jolly. David: 161, 187 Jones, Chayle: 161 Jones, Christina: 161 Jones, Connie: 19, 117. 125, 230, 239, 241, 243, 246 Jones, Dennis: 26, 125, 221 Jones, Dwayne: 211 Jonc, Felicia: 117, 125, 229, 234, 241 Jones, Gail: 65, 142, 223, 235 Jones, Gerald: 104 Jones, John: 173, 189, 209, 210, 247 Jones, Julie: 126, 139, 143, 192, 193, 197 Jones. Melanie: 133, 143. 229, 235 Jones, Monettc: 173 Jones. Patrick: 67, 161 Jones, Raymond: 67, 161, 187 Jones. Sally: 133, 143 Jordan. Brian: 162 Jordan, Deborah: 162 Jordan, Paquita: 162 Jordan, Anthony: 67, 105 Jordon, Linda: 143 Joseph, Lawanda: 117, 125, 229, 241, 243 Joseph. Tathetra: 140. 143. 195, 229 Joye, Amy: 26, 143, 233, 235 Joye, Rodney: 162, 187 Joye, Tiffany: 13, 143, 242 Joyner, Wendell: 105, 232 JROTC: 66, 67 Junior Achievement: 56, 238 Junior Academy of Science: 233 Junior Citivans: 233 Junior House: 38. 117, 241 JV Basketball: 154, 195, 197, 200. 201 JV Cheerleaders: 192, 195 JV Football: 150. 185 JV Soccer: 204 KKkk Kaiser, Kathy: 162, 226 Karamath, Clint: 65, 66. 143, 222 Keel. David: 162, 221 Keels, Janie: 143 Keith, Terrence: 162 Keller, Herman: 25, 125, 237 Kelley. Kathleen: 105 Kelly, Allyson: 213 Kelly. Bernadette: 143 Kelly, Chris: 162 Kelly, Danny: 62, 105 Kelly, Dena: 105 Kelly, Jamie: 67, 162 Kelly, Joe: 173 Kelly, Mary Frances: 173 Kelly, Melissa: 143, 188, 189, 228, 234, 284 Kelly, Rhett: 13 Kelly, Susan: 105, 229 Kemp, Suzanne: 125 Kendrick, Paula: 117, 120, 125, 238 Kennedy (Humes). Kelly: 242, 284, 285 Kennedy (Humes), Shannon: 243 Kcrekes, Mike: 221 Kersey. Chris: 41, 162, 235 Key Club: 242, 243 Kidd, Jeff 162 Kidder, James: 105 Kiernan. Denise: 140, 143, 221. 231, 235, 242 Kihn, James: 67 Killian, Gayle: 173 Kimpson, Max: 12, 117, 125, 183, 241 King, Lloyd: 125. 183, 206. 207. 229, 237 Kinn, James: 125 Kirk, Mike: 71, 125, 220, 223, 235 Kirkland. Richard: 143 Kirkman, Scott: 94, 105, 111, 242 Kirton, Donna: 105 Kittrell. Kay: 162. 226, 233 Klein, Mike: 10, 71, 125, 231, 234, 235, 243, 284 Klominsky, Radka: 162 Knierim. Amy: 125 Knight, David: 68, 100, 173, 230, 231, 284 Knox. Leland: 162, 223 Kochanski, Brian: 162 Kohn, Joey: 162 Koon, David: 125 Kopec, Steven: 162 Koty. Dow: 162, 187 Koty, Lee: 173, 208, 210. 212 Kramer, Scott: 162 Kroening, Mary: 105, 231, 234 Krouse, Kathy: 125, 243 Kuhne, Susan: 69, 117. 123. 125, 229, 241, 243 Kuti, Micheal: 143, 185 LLII LaBordc, Frances: 174 Lackey. Brian: 162 Lackey. Lisa: 125, 227 Lacy, Neal: 71. 125, 211, 242 Lagle. David: 70, 72, 125. 128, 228, 232, 234 Lambert. Lori: 105 Lambert. Mclisa: 105 Lambdin. William: 117, 125 Landen. Crystal: 162 Lancy, Sterling: 43, 162, 187 Langhans, Brad: 143, 222 Langley, Marie: 125 Lanier, Jodie: 125 Lannigan, Pat: 143 Larsen, Danny: 73, 76, 83, 89. 94. 105, 217, 241 Larsen. Jimmy: 56, 125, 230, 241 LaSoy, Charlene: 28, 35 Latin Club: 235 Lawhorn, Stacey: 143 Lawler, Allen: 162, 187 Lawrence. Jeffrey: 143, 228, 235 Lawrence. Julie: 153, 162, 226, 228, 233, 235 Lawsin, Roger: 67, 162 Layman, Nancy: 174 Lazaro, Lailanc: 105 Lcapard. Barbara: 174 Lcaphart, James: 105 Ledford, Eddie: 67, 162 Lee, Clyde: 68, 174 Lee. Dana: 143 Lee, Diane: 51, 125 Lee, James: 242 Lee, Joe: 125, 237 Lee, Kenneth: 18, 52, 105 Lee, Kim: 105, 237 Lee, Michael: 143 Lee, Thomas: 105 Legrand, Laurie: 105, 242 LeGrande, Kelly: 162 LeGrande, Pam: 162 LeGrande, Patricia: 105 Lehman. Michael: 143 Lehman. Michael: 163 Leisher, Kyle: 48 Lemacks, Roger: 63, 125, 220 Lempesis, Catherine: 125, 156, 174, 189, 190 Leonard, Barbara: 125 Leslie, Beth: 143 Lesser. Brent: 33, 163, 207 Lester, Jennifer: 143 Lewis, Alonzo: 236, 237 Lewis. Jimmy: 221 Lewis, Van: 163, 180, 186, 187 Lin, Vivian: 44. 71, 143, 233, 235 Linder, Lynn: 174. 234 Lingle. Gary: 105 Lin-Justiniano, Elpidio: 5. 6. 15, 23, 31, 82, 94. 105. 124, 188, 209, 228, 239, 241, 242 Lin-Justiniano, Sylvio: 5, 133, 143 Litncr, Marvin: 66, 67, 174 Lippincott, Craig: 69, 71, 125, 129, 203 Lippincott, Wendy: 163, 179, 193, 226, 233 Litchford, Daphne: 133, 143, 235, 240 Little Vikings: 48 Livingston, Robin: 35, 83, 105 Livoti, Anthony: 84. 89, 133, 143, 207, 221, 231, 240 Livoti, Thomas: 64, 160, 163, 221 Lloyd. Cecil: 67, 125 Locke, Sid: 46, 174, 231 Logan, Sonia: 163 Logos: 231 Lomas, Candace: 72. 76, 81, 86, 94. 105, 195, 241 Lomas. Janis: 143, 243 Lomas, Leigh Ann: 163, 195, 219, 240, 243 Lomas, Scott: 53, 125, 183 Lomas, Tonya: 144, 197, 284, 285 Long. Jim: 106 Lonsbcrry, Samantha: 106 Lorence, Kenny: 144 Lorenz. Rick: 52 Lorka, Claudia: 42, 46, 71, 144, 232 Louder, Bob: 46. 158, 163, 187 Love, Janice: 176 Lovett, Miriam: 221 Lovvorn, Elizabeth: 163, 226 Lovvorn, Robbie: 18, 106 Lucas, April: 163 Lucas, Barbara: 106 Luftig, Aimcc: 65. 70, 106 Luftig, Gillian: 163, 189, 228 Lylcrly. Ted: 163, 235 Lyles. Barbara: 106 Lyles, James: 106, 198, 199 Lyles, Leslie: 163 Lyles, Lolita: 83, 106, 196, 197, 213 Lyles, Patricia: 106 Lynam. Bccki: 163 Lynam, Kim: 106 Lynch, Denise: 239 Lynch, Nicole: 163, 240 MMmm Mabc, Dean: 144, 234 McCann, Vondia: 129 Mack, Brenda: 133, 144, 234 Mack, Marian: 117, 130, 174, 242. 243 Magargle, Brian: 42, 44, 130, 133, 144. 145, 231, 234, 235, 242 Maicrlc, Michael: 144, 185, 209 Mancini, Greg: 144 Maples. Martha: 66 Maples, Mary: 66 Maples, Nancy: 66, 86, 87, 119, 125, 226, 227, 239, 243 Marlow, Greg: 43, 106 Martin, Amanda: 133, 242 Martin, Chris: 163, 223, 242 Martin, Eric: II, 125 Martin, Greg: 18. 135. 144, 207, 222 Martin. Mike: 177 Martin. Pam: 117, 125, 195, 228, 236 Martin, Susan: 5, 58, 106 Martin. Sherrill: 171, 174, 228 Martin, Sherry: 163 Martin, Sherry: 144 Martinez, Vicki: 151, 156, 163, 188, 189 Marvin. Billy: 34, 43, 75, 83, 94, 106, 178, 183, 199. 209, 231, 241 Marvin, Patricia: 144, 209, 226, 236 Masek, Kathy: 125, 220 Mashburn. James: 106 Mashburn, Lee: 163 Massey, Scott: 125 Maszk, Heidi: 106 Matawaran, Raul: 59, 71, 125 Matawaran. Rene: 144, 234 Matthews, Jennifer: 163, 240 Matthews, Paula: 35, 106, 179, 193, 213, 239 Mattox, Josic: 106, 238 Maury, Suzic: 125 Mayer, Beverly: 68, 173, 176 Mayfield, Michelle: 106 McCants, Florence: 127, 223, 229, 236, 239 McCants, Stacey: 163 McCarthy, Pat: 127, 207 McCarty, Connie: 174 McCollum, Ben: 67. 117, 144, 183 McConnell, Richard: 144 McCoy, Chris: 214, 215 McCoy, Lisa: 30, 86, 106 McCurry. Timothy: 51, 163 McDaniel, Joseph: 163 McDaniel, Prince: 185, 201 McDaniel, Tommy: 127, 183, 237 McDaniels, Warren: 198, 199 McDermott, Margaret: 106 McEIvccn, Idris: 68, 174 McGee, Rodger: 51, 106 McGill. Pam: 8, 63, 94 McGrady, Harold: 237 McGuirt, Wanda: 20, 86, 127 Mcllroy. Anne: 26, 71, 106. 234, 243 McKant, Tyra, 163 McKay, Donna: 163 McKay, Richard: 144 McKelvin, Andre: 144. 185 McKennon, Candace: 163 McKeown. James: 144, 185 McKinney, Cole: 144 McKinney, Rodney: 106 McKnight, Angela: 127 McKnight. Jamie: 144. 201 McKoy, Chris: 106 McLean, Kenny: 92. 107 McLean. Sandra: 107, 237 McLean. Scan: 144, 221 Meadors, I la: 176 Meares, George: 51, 127 Medlin, Tommy: 163 Mcdlin, William: 127 Medlin, Woodrow: 163 Mellette, Sue: 174, 284 Melton, James: 107 Melvin, Kenion: 144 Menkhaus, Peter: 28, 29, 30, 69, 71, 76, 94, 107, 214, 216, 217, 219, 241 Menkhaus, Susan: 159, 164, 191, 226. 233. 235 Metze, Cynthia: 176 Meyers, Tania: 107 Miles, Donald: 67, 164 Miles, John: 67, 144 Miles, Vince: 27, 164. 222 Miller, Beth: 144 Miller. Connie: 174. 236, 237 Miller, Douglas: 67 Miller, Erika: 127, 243 Miller, Frank: 164 Miller, Freta: 164 Miller, Ingcr: 28. 69, 107, 242. 243 Miller, Jennifer: 107 Miller, Joel: 164 Miller, Melissa: 28, 140. 164, 228, 239 Miller, Michelle: 48 Miller. Rich: 27. 127. 222 Miller. Tommy: 127 Miller, Wayne: 127 Miller, William: 127 Milling, William: 144 Mills, Jeff: 127, 237 Mills, Kevin: 40, 42, 127, 284 Mills, Laura: 144, 235 Miss SV Pageant: 66, 85, 86, 87, 149. 227 Mitchell, Meredith: 144, 220, 221, 223, 235, 242 Mitchell, Stephan: 2, 9. 127 Mivins, Dan: 127, 189 Mixon, Ken: 11, 127 Molinary. Roberto: 32, 88, 94, 280 indcx 107, 203, 228, 234, 241 Molinary, Sonia: 144, 223 Monahan, Donna: 127. 236 Monroe, Johnny: 145 Moore, Carol: 145 Moore, Elizabeth: 151, 164 Moore, Laurie: 107 Moore, Melissa: 67, 164 Moore, Penny: 145 Moore, Russell: 107 Moore. Suzanne: 69, 127, 226, 230. 235 Moore, Trey: 145. 185. 228 Moores. Jeff: 47, 127. 232 Morant, Gwennette: 164 Morgan, Mike: 145. 222 Morgan, Tony: 145 Morin, Jeffery: 18, 107 Morris, Gina: 33. 151. 164. 159, 191 Morris. Jamie: 145 Morris, Kay: 174 Morris, Rob: 127. 185. 203. 242 Morris, Susan: 159 Morrison. Benjie: 127 Mosley. Kathy: 61. 145 Moss, Monti: 164 Moss, Traci: 107 Motley, Brian: 67, 164 Moyer, Terry: 35. 145, 234 Mozic, Danielle: 164, 220 Mozie, Davette: 145, 221 Mozie, Nicole: 86, 108, 112 Mr. SV Pageant: 84. 85, 88, 89 Mu Alpha Theta: 71 Mullis, Ann: 164, 232 Munn, Dina: 108 Murphy. Chris: 164, 201 Murphy, James: 67, 108, 220, 223 Murphy, Lisa: 164, 228 Murphy. Marian: 71, 127, 233 Murray, Sandy: 174, 235 Myers, David: 164 Myers, Dee: 108, 238 Myers, Janet: 176 Mylander. Andy: 4. 127, 183. 235 NNnn Nankin, Matthew: 164, 228 Nankin, Stephanie: 68, 70. 108, 228, 230, 232, 239 Nates, Johnny: 164 National Honor Society: 69 Neal, Laura: 145, 242 Neal, Wayne: 209 Nelson, Betty: 133. 145, 234. 240 Nelson, Darren: 145 Nelson, Donna: 108 Nelson, Howard: 67 Nelson. Jossic: 55 Nelson, Loco: 133, 145, 147, 209. 228 Nelson, Rebecca: 145 Nelson, Robert: 127, 237 Nelson, Vcrncll: 164 Nelson, Willie: 108 Nesbitt, Ben: 48, 68, 143, 171, 174 Nettles, Jay: 127, 207, 233, 234 Nettles, Mark: 187 Ncubaum. Steve: 145, 221, 223 Neville. Lynn: 86, 127 Neville, Sean: 108, 183 Newell, Hallie: 145, 195, 234 Newell, Kay: 174 Newman, Angie: 235 Newman, Netty: 108 NFL: 232 Nord. Todd: 207 Nowell, Leslie: 164 Numberger, Chris: 127, 221 Nunn, Dale: 128, 237 Nye, Chris: 31. 35. 108, 183, 229, 242 Nye, Hope: 164, 235 OOoo Oates. Joan: 176 Obcrly. Dave: 71. 174 O'Boyle. Anne: 108 O’Connor, Megan: 145, 188, 189, 20, 209 O'Connor. Pat: 128, 189, 209 O'Connor. Rick: 43. 151, 164. 169 O'Connor. Tom: 9. 42. 68. 71, 73, 75, 79, 82. 92. 94. 109. 157, 230. 233, 239. 242 O’Connor, Una: 109 Odom. Doug: 50. 55, 56, 171 Odom. Pam: 164 Odom. Ronald: 128 Odom. Tammy: 43, 145 O’Farrell, Cathy: 151, 159, 191, 164. 240 O’Farrcl, Gina: 159 Ogburn. Gregg: 69, 73. 74. 109. 233 O’Keefe, Krista: 151, 164. 228 Oken, Pamela: 11. 109 Olivere, Rafel: 177 Olsen, Amy: 145, 235, 243 Olsen. Richard: 67, 71, 109 Omega: 231 O'Neill, Patricia: 171, 174 Order of Thor: 68 Orcc, Stephanie: 164 Oree. Takceta: 49 Osburn, Donna: 128 Osburn. Karen: 137, 145, 226 Ostcrland, Noel: 145 Osterman, Maja: 69, 128, 230. 232, 233, 235 Outen, Clarence: 165 Outen, Leotis: 165 Outlaw. Lee: 145 Outstanding Seniors: 74, 75, 76, 77 Outten, Brenda: 109, 236 Overton, Star: 229 Owens, Susan: 145, 223 Owings, Greg: 191, 210, 213 PPpp Padgett, Deborah: 145 Padgett, Mike: 145 Page, Judi: 109, 243 Pak, lnki: 165 Palma. Michael: 145, 154. 163, 220, 221, 242 Palmer, Barbara: 55, 109. 236 Palmer. Desi: 109 Palmer. Donna: 249 Palmer, Fred: 165 Palmer, Gwendolyn: 35, 109, 236 Palmer, Lasyah: 12, 165 Palmer, Michael: 109, 163 Palmer, Sheila: 145, 209 Palmer. Shelley: 165 Palmer. Teddy: 61, 62, 70, 228 Pamcr, Vincent: 165 Pardue, Lisa: 151, 165 Park. Vickie: 117, 128, 186 Parsons, Rusty: 32, 94, 109, 242 Passmore. Ian: 165 Patrick. Michelle: 146. 234 Patterson, Angela: 165 Patton. McKevin: 128, 183 Paul. Lisa: 146 Paulin, Jewel: 109, 229, 238 Payne. Tonya: 109 Payton, Darlene: 128 Peake. Laura: 165, 223, 242 Peake. Allison: 165, 224 Peake. Travis: 15, 146, 185 Pearson, Steve: 66. 146 Peay, James: 109 Pcay. Judy: 146 Peay. Dorinda: 55 Pcckler, Malcolm: 284 Peeples, Steve: 171. 174 Pendleton. Susan: 44. 109 Perez, Gaby: 165 Perreault, Denise: 23, 117, 128, 144, 241. 243. 247 Perry, Patrick: 165 Perry, Robbie: 146 Perry. Sandra: 174 Petoskey, Billy: 174, 181, 186, 210, 211 Petrin. Richard: 128, 234 Pettis. Steve: 165 Pfachler, David: 128 Pfaehler, Kris: 165 Pfeiffer. Scott: 109, 231 Phillips. Carla: 109 Phillips. Dyanna: 44. 165. 189, 233 Phillips. Marjorie: 146, 193 Phillips. Rhonda: 146 Pickett, Bernard: 165, 187 Pitts. Dina: 13. 33, 37. 117, 123. 128. 130. 192, 195, 243 Plumlcy, Jeff: 2, 109, 227 Podell, Lora: 33. 133, 144, 146, 240. 242 Pomeroy, Brad: 165, 201 Ponds, Melanie: 117, 128. 189 Ponds. Sandy: 128 Poole, David: 174. 199, 216, 217 Poore, Charles: 13. 18. 73. 75, 81, 94. 109, 211, 222, 241 Poore, Matthew: 3 Portee. Melandie: 128, 236 Posey. Lori: 146 Potter. Florence: 176 Powers, Amanda: 36, 117, 128, 130, 221, 238 Powers, Ron: 46, 109 Pressley, Jerry: 146 Prezioso, James: 146, 185 Price. Darrell: 128, 237 Price, Dexter: 128, 199, 237 Price. Kim: 165, 223, 226 Price. Renee: 146, 149. 191, 235 Price, Russ: 15, 109, 206, 207 Priester, Ellis: 165 Priester, Jonathan: 35, 109, 183, 237 Profilct, Julie: 117. 128 Prom (Jr.-Sr.): 38 Prykel, George: 109, 237 Pryor, Andrea: 55. 110 Puchala, Elizabeth: 128 Puchala, Madeline: 164, 165 Puffenbarger, Chris: 103, 146, 203, 228, 238 Puffenbarger, Sara: 71, 94. 110, 127, 190, 191, 218, 228. 241. 243 Pugh, Antoine: 48 Pugh. Brandon: 146, 235 Pugh. Brennon: 146 Purvis. Billy: 128. 185 QQqq Qualms. Jarvis: 67, 165 Quattlcbaum, Anne: 29, 94, 110 Quattlcbaum, Doug: 165 Quattlcbaum, Grace: 146, 212 Quattlcbaum, Laura: 165 Quinn. Genic: 174 RRrr Rabon, Robert: 8, 146 Rabon, Steven: 110 Rabon, Wesley: 6, 183, 128, 203 Ragle, Andrea: 235 Ragle, Henry: 110. 207 Raines. Brian: 146. 185 Raines. Jim: 165 Rambo. Julie: 71, 110, 208, 209, 228 Ramsey, Alissa: 165, 221, 223 Ramsey, Melissa: 165 Randall, Deena: 166, 195 Randall, Michael: 128, 242 Ranft. Eric: 71, 117, 128 Ranfl, Errol: 128. 234, 238 Ransom, Marshal: 166, 185 Rapak, Erica: 128, 238 Rauschcr, Mary: 110, 223 Ray. Eric: 110. 237 Ray, Ginny: 212, 213 Ray. Jamie: 146 Ray. Ronald: 237 Rayle, Andrea: 133, 146, 239, 242 Reamy, Barbara: 174 Rcamy, James: 110, 236 Reamy, Suzanne: 165, 166 Reddy, Guvatri: 166, 235 Reed,' Hall: 9, 128 Reed. Joy: 86, 151, 162, 166, 243 Reid, Quelctta: 110 Reid. Robert: 128 Render, Andrew: 166 Rentz, Elizabeth: 110 Reynolds, Doug: 129, 238 Reynolds, Jamie: 128, 183 Reynolds, Ricky: 129 Reynolds, Roger: 35, 93, 94, 110, 139. 183, 207. 228, 231. 241 Rhoades, Cindy: 129 Rhodarmer, Brian: 30, 127, 129, 185, 231 Rhodarmer, Laura: 13, 37, 85, 86, 139, 143, 151, 166, 195, 240 Rhodes, Corrine: 50, 110 Richardson. Margaret: 166, 220, 223 Richardson, Renee: 146 Richardson, Rhonda: 166, 223 Ricker. Renee: 110 Ricks, Robert: 104, 129, 231 Riddle, Marshall: 110 Riddle. Tammy: 146 Riddle. Tonia: 17, 166 Riley, Matt: 30, 34, 94, 110, 203, 242, 284 Rindcr, Drew: 67 Rinkcr, Audrey: 32, 42, 46. 68. 69. 73. 76. 82. 94. 143. 192, 193, 212, 213, 241 Roberson, Adam: 141, 146 Roberts, Elizabeth: 146, 149, 235, 242 Roberts, Scan: 146 index 281 Roberts. Terry: 146 Roberts, Tracy: 166 Robertson, Andy: 146 Robertson, Idclla: 110 Robertson. John: 117, 129. 180. 184, 203 Robinson, James: 110, 237 Robinson, Kathleen: 166, 195, 239 Robinson, Lynette: 167, 174 Robinson, Mike: 147 Robinson, Patti: 171, 174, 235 Robison. Ginny: 147, 234 Rochefort, Charlene: 65. 128. 133, 142. 147. 228. 229 Rochefort, Darlene: 129 Rochelle, Leone: 175, 243 Rodman, Kim Anne: 147, 235 Rogers, Allison: 147, 237, 242 Rogers, Guy: 209 Rogers, Michelle: 129, 238. 242 Rose. Angie: 2, 147 Rose, Mauria: 129 Rosenborough, Andrea: 30, 117, 129, 229 Roseborough, Keitha: 35. 110, 223 Rosenbeck, Stefani: 19, 35, 68, 82, 94, 110, 115, 216. 230, 231, 239, 243 Rosenfeld. Alan: 45, 175 Ross, Jregg: 166 Ross, Hoyt: 166 Ross, Jeff: 147 Ross, Leah: 129, 223 Ross. Lori: 147, 223, 234 Ross, Norah: 176 Ross, Scott: 110 Ross, Tammy: 110 Ross, Thomas: 166 Ross, Tim: 67, 166, 226 Rosser, James: 67, 166 Rosser, Sam: 67, 166 Rothcnberger, Peter: 129, 237 Royson, Lee: 67, 110 Rubin, Jeff: 166, 187 Rucker, Brandy: 18, 24, 65, 78, 124, 133, 135, 147, 208, 210, 212, 213, 228, 229, 231, 238, 240, 243 Rucker, Gloria: 176 Rugman, Bill: 166 Rumbaua, Jane: 166 Rush, Kay: 175 Rust, Darrin: 166 Rust, John: 67, 147 Rutledge, Peter: 133, 145, 147, 160, 164, 221, 240 Rybar. William: 147, 185, 284, 285 SSss Sabb, Kim: 147 Sabb, Tonya: 67, 166 Sabo, Paul: 147 SAGA: 120, 230. 284, 285 Salim, Mo: 166, 217 Salley, Maggie: 175 Samuel, Danny: 129 Samuels, Harry: 147 Samuels, Joseph: 111, 209 Samuels, Sheila: 166 Sanders, Amber: 147 Sanders, Buddy: 143 Sanders, Donna: 111, 284, 285 Sanders, Kathy: 151, 166, 240, 243 Sanders, Virginia: 166 Santifort, Pat: 167, 193, 197 Sarvis. Will: 147. 150, 185 Sauls, Eve: 147 Sauls, Jimmy: 147, 228 Saunders, Samantha: 58, III Savage, Shannon: 147, 172, 243 Sawyer. Christopher: 67, 167 Scango, Danny: 94. Ill, 202. 203, 228 Schcclcr, Michelle: 151, 167, 192, 193, 228, 240 Schermbcck, Ronald: 111 Schcrmbcck, Todd: 147 Schnell, James: 35, 69, 183 Schncll, Susan: 147, 235 Schoolar, Doug: 133, 147, 184. 185, 234 Schwarzcr, Wendy: 147 Schwind, Tom: 129 Scoggins, Donna: 167 Scothorn, Tammy: 111 Scott, Angie: 67, 167 Scott, Larry: 147 Sear, Celeste: 133, 138, 146, 147, 235, 243 Search club: 229 Sckulich, Amy: 129, 209 Semoncs, Eddie: 167, 187, 209 Sendlcr, Richard: 43, 110 Senior House: 94, 241 Senior superlatives: 80, 81, 82, 83 Sessions, Robin: 129 Settle, Brian: 133, 147, 185. 209, 284, 285 Sexton, Gina: 167 Shackelford, Beth: 27, 129, 222 Shackelford, Christie: 129 Shanks, Rusty: 111, 239 Sharpe, Christy: 32, 35, 69, 81, 111, 241, 243 Sharpe, Kellie: 133, 143, 147, 240, 242, 243 Sharpe, Larry: 89, 129. 183, 284, 285 Sharpe, Laura: 84, 117, 120, 129, 230, 241, 243, 284, 285 Sharpe, Missy: 167 Shaurcttc, Deborah: 167, 235 Shaw, Elfriede: 176 Shaw, Joann: 175 Shaw, Kimberly: 23, 111 Shcalman, Chris: 211 Shealy, Alice: 130 Shell, Steve: 167 Shelley, Barbara: 129, 213 Shelton, Wendy: 167 Shenoy, Naland: 71, 167, 228 Shepard, Billy: 32, 94. Ill Shepard, Holley: 111 Shcrcr, Laurie: 133, 140, 148, 237, 240, 243 Sherer, Willcnc: 176 Shimmel, Cindy: 112 Shaydey, Deborah: 112, 242 Sholly, Doug: 168, 189, 232 Sierra, Arsenia: 112, 236 Sierra, Ricardo: 168 Siman, Shannon: 151, 168, 226 Simmons, Cindy: 148 Simmons, Jimmy: 185 Simmons, Jim: 168, 189. 226 Simmons, John: 148 Simmons, Laverne: 129 Simmons, Robin: 67, 168 Simmons, Willie: 148 Simons, Martha: 176 Simpkins, Dottic: 284 Simpkins, Karen: 129 Simpson, Allen: 46, 148, 168, 228, 229 Simpson, Earl: 66, 129 Simpson, Kathy: 175 Simpson, Shanda: 168, 197 Sims. Gayle: 133, 143. 148, 234, 240 Sims, Octavia: 229 Sinclair, Mike: 129 Sinclair. Regina: 148, 229, 234 Singletary, Tony: 67, 129, 237 Singleton, Henry: 112 Singleton. James: 187 Singleton. Pat: 199, 209. 237 Siron, Donnie: 168 Sizemore, Susan: 129, 223 Sloan, Libby: 130 Sloan, Michael: 148, 185 Small, Derrick: 186 Small. Ryan: 112, 229, 236, 237 Smalley. Bruce: 148, 183, 211 Smalley, Michelle: 112 Smart, Kejuan: 49 Smart. Michelle: 148 Smart. Stephanie: 149, 233, 235 Smcrdell, Mark: 112 Smith, Barbara: 44 Smith, Bradley: 168 Smith, Chip: 228 Smith, David: 112 Smith, 130, 239 Smith, Derrick: 185 Smith, Donnie: 66, 67, 168 Smith, Glenda: 67, 168 Smith, James: 112 Smith, Jason: 112 Smith, Jerry: 67, 168 Smith, Joe: 130, 237 Smith, Kimberly: 239, 112 Smith, Lori: 168, 192, 193, 234 Smith, Marc: 130, 237 Smith, Melissa: 130 Smith. Michael: 148, 185 Smith. Michael: 168, 187 Smith, Michelle: 148 Smith, Stacey: 168 Smith, Stacy: 35, 112, 183 Smith, Terry: 67, 113, 237 Smith. Todd: 130, 207 Snipes, Mark: 168, 187 Snipes, Rodney: 113, 211, 237 Snipes, Sean: 168 Snow, Brenda: 148 Snow, Kenny: 217 Snow, Kevin: 168 Snyder. Brenda: 57, 175, 236 Snyder. Jeff: 66, 148 Softball: 192 Somoba, Noevarene: 148 Sophomore House: 133, 240 Sorce, Donna: 168 Sotelo, Chris: 72, 81, 113, 222 Southern, Durant: 113, 242 Sowell, Jan: 175 Sowell, Wendy: 153, 168, 235 Spanish club: 34, 234 Spearman, Jacqueline: 130, 227, 238 Spears, Alcstcr: 89, 168, 235 Sperry, Laura: 168, 189, 226, 231 Spillane, Hope: 175, 233 Spires, Charles: 168 Spitzer, Diane: 117, 130, 230, 235 Spivey, Emilic: 176 Spivey. Melanie: 151, 157, 168, 223, 240 Spring Valley Players: 228 Stackleather, Margaret: 176 Stafford: Anne Olivia: 49 Stafford, Jon: 175 Stamm, Kellie: 148 Stamper, Henry: 130 Stamper, Wendy: 113 Starkman, Allen: 71, 130, 185, 233, 235 Starr, Amy: 71, 148, 232, 235 Boy’s Girl's State: 73 Stalls, Christi: 148 Stead, Shannon: 148 Steck, Ed: 26, 71, 73, 90, 113, 233 Steck, Jeff: 71. 148, 232, 233. 235 Steed, Kaye: 85, 86. 157, 166, 168, 240 Steele, Linda: 58, 175, 232 Steele, Ruth Ann: 130, 229 Steele, Shanon: 242 Steinwcdcl, Carolyn: 175 Stcnhousc, Michelle: 131, 236, 237 Stenhouse, Sean: 168 Stephan, Paulette: 131, 236 Stephens, James: 113 Stevens, Edith: 176 Stevens, Karen: 11, 113 Stevens, Tom: 59, 168 Stevenson, Lil: 148 Stevenson, Michael: 169 Stiehr, Debbie: 42, 71, 75, 80, 86. 113, 228, 230, 233, 235, 239 Stiehr, Nancy: 176 Stiltner, Leslie: 131 Stinncttc, Donna: 133, 148, 237, 242 Stoehr, Vicki: 90, 209 Szabo, Mark: 113 Stokes, Luchanna: 52, 148 Stowcll, Susan: 148 Stutts, Traci: 221 Subcr, Donnie: 148, 183, 185 Suggs, John: 99, 100, 125, 131 Sullivan, Chris: 148 Sulton, Rena: 169, 220 Summers, Boyd: 169 Summcrton, Johnny: 113 Suns tone: 230 Surratt, Sandra: 68, 71, 175 Sutton, David: 169 Sutton, Dian: 175 Sutton, Elizabeth: 148 SV Players: 9, 61 Swindler, Rhonda: 94, 113, 211, 238 Swygcrt, Norman: 169, 221 Swygcrt, Wayne: 29, 139, 222 Synn, John: 232 TTtt Tackett, Andy: 213 Taiste, Darlene: 169 Talbot, Victor: 158, 169 Tarbrakc, Joann: 149 Taylor, Amy: 113 Taylor, Don: 149 Taylor, Jeff: 169 Taylor, Vanessa: 32, 34, 35, 80, 113, 229, 235, 238 Taylor, William: 175 Teff, Peter: 209 Teller, Eddie: 169 Temple, Blaine: 131, 238 Temple, Katrina: 149 Templeton, Robin: 133. 149, 235, 243 Terry, Pat: 149 Thaggard, Jeanette: 169 Tharpe, Karla: 113 282 indcx Thespians: 70 Thigpen, Brenda: 131 Thigpen, Erin: 65, 107. 131. 228, 242, 284, 285 Thigpen. Jim: 46. 60. 70, 87, 107, 127, 152, 171, 174, 175, 228, 229 Thomas, Donny: 131 Thomas, Frances: 175 Thomas, John: 169 Thompson. Bo: 231 Thompson, Rodney: 149 Thornton, Gina: 113 Tindall, Tracey: 109, 226, 235 Titus, Johnny: 131, 177 Titus. Marikarinc: 149 Toal, Pat: 175. 236. 238, 239 Todd, Scottic: 149 Todd, Stephan: 131 Tolan, John: 169 Tolan, Stefan: 113, 233 Tolbert, Dionne: 169, 223 Toliver, Kim: 131, 243 Tolson. Tara: 151, 169, 226, 240, 243 Tomlin, Blythe: 7, 151, 157, 169, 195, 240 Tomlin, Kit: 5, 32, 83, 94, 113, 143, 234, 241, 246 Toner, Leigh: 169, 233, 235 Toney, Brian: 169, 187 Tracey, Michelle: 149 Track: 192, 209 Trapp, Bill: 15, 53. 131, 237 Trapp, Heyward: 149, 184 Trapp, Jepsy: 131 Trapp, Patricia: 113 Trcibcr, Jeff: 113 Treiber, Patty: 213 Trewhella, Rhonda: 28, 131, 195, 235 Tribbcy, Jesse: 169 Tribble, Ken: 149, 185, 200, 201, 209 Trimble, Melanie: 165 Tucker, Bobby: 169 Tucker. Kevin: 113 Tucker, Marcella: 176 Tucker, Richard: 35, 43, 113, 183, 209 Tucker, Rusty: 149 Tuitc, Jcannic: 33, 86, 117, 127, 131, 242, 243 Tull, Steve: 113, 220 Turner, Cliff: 67. 131 Turner, Nadine: 150 Turney, Scott: 113 Turnipseed, Troy: 131 Tyler, Alton: 114 UUuu Ulmer, Melissa: 169. 223 Ulmer. Vivian: 131. 219, 226, 227, 231, 243 Upton, Jodi: 150, 213 Usher, Lillie: 234 VVvv Valade, Jeff: 31, 35, 114, 183 Valley Run: 3, 247 Van Valkenburg, Julie: 69, 79, 114, 221, 228 Varsity Boys Basketball: Varsity Girls Basketball: 192, 197 Varsity Cheerleaders: 29, 192, 195 Varsity hoot ball: 12. 36, 183 Varsity Soccer: 202 Vcrccn. Lauren: 151, 169 VIC A: 56. 23 7 Vick. David: 55. 131 Viking Band: 9. 36. 60, 65 Viking Sheild: 2, 6, 58, 68, 230 Viking Singers: 61, 87 Villacrcs, Richard: 114, 207 Viravan. Den: 150, 228, 229, 233, 234 Viravan. Dcon: 71, 228 Viravan. Dow: 169. 228. 233, 234 Viravan, Naphaphen: 114 Viravan, Raveephorn: 114 Voges. Elizabeth: 169, 233, 235 Volk, Denise: 114 Volleyball: 9, 179, 190, 192 WWww Wahl, Brent: 150 Wages. Hal: 67, 114, 237 Wages, Jason: 137, 175 Wagner, Alan: 114 Waldrop, Pam: 150, 228, 234 Walden, Tonya: 169 Walker. Cynthia: 131, 235, 243 Walker. Erika: 131 Walker. George: 150 Walker, James: 44. 150, 232. 234 Walker, Michael: 114 Walker. Penny: 169, 235 Walker, Tracy: 169 Wall, Allison: 16, 32. 34. 35. 86, 128, 150, 195, 243 Wallace, Debbie: 169, 222 Wallace, Deborah: 170 Wallace. Keri: 170 Wallace. Luther: 114 Wallace, Patricia: 114 Waller, Jeff: 9, 58, 71. 73. 79. 80, 90. 114, 233 Walter, James: 32, 94. 114 Walton, Sylvia: 114 Ward, Amanda: 131 Ward, Curtis: 131 Ward, James: 170 Ward, Robin: 71, 90, 114, 230 Ward, Terri: 53, 170, 197 Warren, Randy: 114 Washington, Jerome: 170 Washington, Kenny: 67, 170, 226 Washington, Monet: 170 Washington, Monique: 170 Washington, Steven: 131, 226 Watkins, Corey: 170 Watkins, Jason: 33 Watkins, John: 33. 158. 163, 170 Watkins, Marcia: 163, 175 Watkins, Teresa: 114 Watlington, Curt: 66, 67, 131, 185 Watlington, Marvin: 131 Watson, Chip: 170 Watson, Clark: 90. 114, 233 Watson, Lisa: 131, 234 Watts, Beverly: 176 Watts, Charles: 170 Watts, Donald: 170 Watts, Hugh: 131 Watts, Marcie: 22. 24. 132 Watts, Tabitha: 170 Watts, Thomas: 170 Waugh, Eve: 71 Weathers, Gwyndolyn: 132 Weathers, Lynn: 70, 228 Weathers, Sonya: 114 Weathersbee, Lisa: 170, 221, 222, 242 Wcinbaum. Daniel: 27, 170, 222, 228 Wcinbaum, Marsha: 249 Welch. Susan: 114. 239, 243, 284, 285 Wells. Carol: 150, 235 Wells. Garwood: 56 Wells. Todd: 114 Welsh, Chuck: 117, 132, 157, 215, 218, 241, 242 Wenzel. Mark: 37. 67, 132 Werner. Cindy: 170 Wessclhoft. Dave: 187 West, Andy: 150 West. Eric: 228 West, Julie: 114 West, Stephanie: 86, 149. 150, 195, 243 West, Stephen: 170, 187 West, Trae: 132, 183, 211 Westerman, Bill: 43, 115, 242 Whelchcl, Wendy: 37, 115, 195, 231, 241 Whitbcck. Jon: 132 Whitbcck. Steve: 24, 30, 115, 211 Whitcomb, Laurie: 213 Whitcomb, Lisa: 150, 220, 223, 228, 234 White, Charles: 170 White, Genevieve: 171, 175 White, Joe Paul: 150 White, Ken: 175 White, Kenny: 150 White. Sideana: 59. 170 Wicker. Allison: 132, 213 Wicker, Kim: 35, 115 Widcner. Kevin: 150 Widcncr, Michael: 66 Wight, Susan: 175 Wilcox, Alan: 132, 237 Wilhelm, Michcal: 170 Wilkes, Mary: 52, 55, 175 Williams, Brooks: 32, 131, 132, 181, 183, 242 Williams, Cathy: 115 Williams, Chantcl: 150, 209, Williams, Curt: 66, 67, 117, 13 232, 233, 234, 242 Williams. Jerome: 150, 185 Williams, Kim: 115 Williams, Marcus: 150, 207 Williams, Melanie: 115 Williams. Myoshi: 170 Williams, Rozcll: 184, 185 Williams, Tom: 132, 211 Williams, Tonya: 170 Williams. Tracy: 55, 115 Williams, Tracy: 170 Williams, Wayne: 170 Williamson, Carol: 36. 38. 150. 223, 243 Williamson, Jason: 59, 170, 207 Williamson, Wells: 58. 94. 115, 242, 284 Willis. Paul: 170 Willis, Sonya: 170 Wilson, Alzo: 57, 115 Wilson, Bebc: 176 Wilson, Carolyn: 150 Wilson, Don: 175 Wilson, Greg: 7 Wilson, James: 176 Wilson, Janice: 170 Wilson, Kevin: 115 Wilson, Rene: 170 Wilson, Robert: 115 Wilson, Scott: 116 Wilson, Susan: 116, 223 Wilson, Synthia: 170, 226 Wilson, Theresa: 70 Wilson, Tony: 116 Wilson, Valerie: 170 Winbournc, Debbie: 26, 54, 116, 236 Winbournc, James: 170 Wingate, Herbert: 67, 170 Windham, Delano: 116. 183. 199 Wines, Paul: 150 Wise. Jennifer: 132 Woclfcl, Jack: 27. 150 Wolf, Lynda: 132 Wolf, Rachael: 170 Woodall. Brad: 170. 201 Woodard. Anthony: 132, 187 Woodard. Pete: 117, 183, 229. 241 Woodard, William: 170 Woodd . Chris: 132. 238 Wooddy, Chuck: 34, 35, 116. 183, 211, 212 Woodham, Mark: 170, 189 Woods. Brent: 214, 215 Woods, Diana: 175 Woods, Joe: 150 Woog. Debra: 32, 69, 132, 228, 232, 243 Wool folk. Danielle: 132, 228 Worley, Angela: 170 Worley, Richard: 116 Worley, Steve: 170 Worthington, Alyson: 116, 211, 238 Wray, Ronald: 199 Wrestling: 206 Wright. Mel: 170 Wunn, Jochen: 44, 132, 232, 233 YYyy Yang, Cassie: 46, 150, 232 Yang, Wayne: 132, 230, 232 Yawn, Bobby: 150, 183 Yoch, Douglas: 170 Yoch, Laura: 116, 234, 243 Youkcr, Leonard: 150, 221 Youmans, Misty: 35, 116 Young, Blair: 170, 187 Young, Cindy: 170 Young, Margaret: 171, 175 Young, Michael: 170, 226 Young. Mike: 132 Young, Tracy: 209 Youngblood, David: 116 Youngincr, Matt: 117, 128, 132 Yousufuddin, Samuel: 170 Yum, Suzi: 150, 234, 238, 243 ZZzz Zal, Michaela: 170 Zale, Tammy: 116 Zappata, Jose Grant: 203 Z Club: 242 Zuydhoek, Marja: 116 283 indcx Colophon Saga '84 vol. 14 Printer: Josten's American Yearbook, Clarksville, Tennessee Field consultant: Buzz Pleming John Goza Plant consultant: Valeric Allison Press run: 1,250 copies 288 pages, 4 color spreads Cover: Blind embossed Palatino bold type, color storm with black overtone End sheets: stainless steel Body type: Times Roman Coverage: spring '83 to winter '84 Editors: Laura Sharpe and Susan Welch Photography: Brian Settle, Wells Williamson, Matt Riley, William Rybar, Thomas Branham, Sam Hernandez, J.W. Hendrick Special photography: Bryn-Alan Studios Malcolm Pecklcr and Keith Walker Layout: Sara Bliss, Jenny Denton, Erin Thigpen Index: Donna Sanders Staff: Jodi Berry, Brandi Blaylock Dawn Carlton, Michelle Carter, Hope Dennis, Kim Frick, Genny Gahagan, Kelly Humes, Karen Jacobs, Tonya Lomas Advisor: J.W. Hendrick, Jr. Business Advisor: Sue Mellette Special Thanks: David Knight, Viking Shield staff. Journalism I students, Sharon Buddin, Dottie Simpkins, Malcolm Pecklcr, Becky Hayford, Kim Fuzessy, Jennifer Dargan, Melissa Kelly, Gaye Coleman, Mike Kline, Kevin Mills. Very special thanks: The Goobers Working on weekends and afterschool to meet dead- lines on time, juniors Sara Bliss and Erin Thigpen look over proofs to find any errors that might have slipped by from previous deadlines. If pictures had to be taken at the last minute, sopho- more Brian Settle was one of seven photographers to tak them. Settle spent several long Saturdays and afternoons in the darkroom processing for deadlines. 284 colophon Between the covers of Sngu was many hours of planning during the summer, workshops at USC and days aftcrschool. Junior Laura Sharpe and senior Susan Welch, editors, worked from June to March to meet deadlines so the yearbook would arrive on time. Saga:(front) Thomas Branham, Kim Frick. Karen Jacobs. Susan Welch (editor), Tonya Lomas. (Row 2) William Rybar. Kelly Humes. Laura Sharpe (editor). Sara Bliss. Erin Thigpen. Brian Settle. (Back) Brandi Blaylock. Jenny Denton. Dawn Carlton. Genny Gahagan. Taking a break from deadlines, proof corrections, group pictures and yearbook sales, advisor James Hendrick tries to restore his energy with a Tab. colophon 285 Closing Community Involvement Made The Difference I had been whistling “Hail to the Chief' for several weeks in anticipation of the trip to Washington. We had begun by listening to four bor- ing speakers in a huge government build- ing with marble floors, high ceilings, life- sized portraits covering the walls. I was so excited I couldn't sit still. Two trips to the bathroom, two trips for refreshments, yet I was starving by 10:30 a.m. At that point, we were hurriedly loaded into buses, which sped towards the White House with police escort. The buses ran 19 red lights on their way and didn't stop until we arrived at the heavy iron gates of the East Lawn. Inside, we sat for 30 minutes — just like the Army, hurry up and wait! A Secret Service agent boarded each bus as soon as it stopped. “Ladies and gentlemen, keep your seats. He checked every person’s driver’s license and directed us through a metal detector and examined all our personal items. The instant I was off the bus I began taking pictures while tingling with excite- ment. Now I was listening to the U.S. Marine Band. The music stopped. There was a sudden rush of people. The noise of the crowd diminished rapidly. “Ladies and gentlemen — the President of the United States.’’ All present sprang to their feet. Silence, then applause. The soldiers in the dress whites stood at atten- tion. We all strained to glimpse, on tip-toe. Our heads bobbed like corks on a lake. Then he was at the podium, much taller, more muscular and younger than I had pictured. The applause stopped. We sat down. “Ladies and gentlemen, it is an honor for me to be here today to honor and rec- ognize those excellent schools in our na- tion. There was a time when I was called in to see the principal, but today I have called the principals to sec me. He had relieved the tension. “America has always had a love affair with education. He rolled through his polished speech — flawless, relaxed, say- ing the right things. “On the average, American schools don’t compare favorably with some of our foreign competitors, yet our above average schools compare very well. “Can our American educational system become first rate? You BET WE CAN! You 152 principals and your schools are evidence that we can. Your schools pro- vide proof. Americans can do it. Jet planes overhead interrupted his speech. “You have identified those ingredients of successful schools — team effort — getting the school board, community, ad- ministration, teachers and students to work together. “You share a few basic ideas and you learn the importance of leadership, dedi- cation, testing for knowledge and firm dis- cipline. You are resourceful in gaining the materials and the needed funds for your schools, and you arc willing to share your ideas with other schools. You have strong emphasis on good teaching and reward those who teach. You have rejected the contemporary academic standards of me- diocrity and demanded excellence from your students. Thank you very much. His speech ended. He left as quickly as he appeared, and I in my Sunday three piece suit, shined shoes and new haircut, was left to my thoughts. This was a dream world. I sat in chair 119 on the beautiful- ly manicured gardens of the East Lawn. The Marine Band played patriotic music, as we drank coffee from sterling silver cof- fee urns. It had all happened so quickly. Now we were called forth in graduation style, each row rising simultaneously, com- ing forward to receive the “flag of excel- lence from Secretary of Education Ter- rence Bell. I stood in line waiting my turn — “Camden High School, Coke Good- win — would he pronounce my name correctly? I knew how our students feel at graduation — “Spring Valley High School. I caught a glimpse of Frank Estep, our school board chairman, getting into posi- tion to take my picture. I shook Secretary Bell’s hand and received the flag. He was shorter and older in appearance than I anticipated. For the remainder of the day we were treated like royalty. While Secretary Bell spoke during lunch, I thought about the day I was notified that we had received the award and about why we had received it. Congratulations came from all direc- tions. - U. S. Senators, national represen- tatives, the pulpit, friends and rivals. The phone rang continuously. Reporters want- ed interviews. “Is it really true? a teacher who was out of town wanted to know, and more congratulations. For a day or so I began to feel important and a small sense of relief. All the hard work had paid off — the 60 and 80 hour weeks do have their rewards for our facul- ty and staff. The recognition makes the work “sweet and the battles fought worth it. But a little time brings a great deal of perspective on the situation and on ques- tions which arc being asked — some very thought-provoking. What are the ingredi- ents of successful schools? Some very trite. How docs it feel? The award is the culmination of the dreams of numerous people who were told about 10 years ago by our district leaders that District Two could have the best continued 286 closing Giving recognition for Excellence, Nancy Harris Di- rector of Intra-Govcrnmcntal Affairs, of the U.S. Department of Education, gives Mr. Ben Nesbit a plaque for the honor. Working with students in the College Assistance Pro- gram. Helen Bailey and Linda Olsen arc two of the main reasons for Spring Valley winning the Gover- nors Citizens Participation Award. Coordinating the entire Parent Volunteer Program is a tough job. Laura Jackson. Head Librarian, keeps the program moving. 287 closing Accepting the award for Hxcellcnce in Education were Student Body President Aylan Brown and Mr. A.B Fennell. Chairman of the Principals Advisory Council. Mr. Fennell is an example of Parent Volun- teers working together to make Spring Valley Excel- lent. schools in the nation. At first, we thought the talk was rhetoric. How can this small, rural, rather poor school district in Rich- land County compete with the large, rich school districts of South Carolina and the nation. Only 13 years ago Spring Valley began in the midst of turmoil, consolidat- ing three high schools in the midst of inte- gration, moving in to a new building that was not ready for occupancy, adjusting to a revolutionary design, no walls. Successes by the athletic teams and then the band led the students to begin to believe they could compete with the teams, musicians and scholars in state and national competi- tion. Postive word began to come from col- leges. Spring Valley students were doing well at Duke, Clemson, Carolina, UNC, Harvard, Princeton, University of Virgin- ia. The successes motivated the faculty and students to strive for greater accom- plishments. Their successes on national ex- ams, SAT, national science and history exams was further proof. The debate team began to make progress. In head to head competition our Viking debaters began to knock off the big names, winning a nation- al tournament and making it to third place in the national finals. Our vocational students, band mem- bers, drama students and athletes won in regional and national competition. We be- gan to believe that being named one of the best high schools in the nation could be a reality. That belief was reinforced by the people who moved to the Spring Valley area from out of state. They said it again and again, “The level of teaching at Spring Valley is as good or better than w have seen anywhere.” Time to reflect on “why” the succes made me realize that the high school is th barometer of the school district, proof o high quality teaching — kindergarten t grade 12 — proof of a well organized an efficient district staff, proof of tremendou support by all. We at Spring Valley accepted the aware for all the people who, through the years have contributed to this success, and w accepted for the many other outstanding schools in the state. As Secretary Bell finished his speech, w-as silently whistling that song again Only then did I realize that they never die play “Hail to the Chief.” W. Ben Nesbi 288 closing - ’ .T- ' . gfe . • yA . v. ' - , : ■- V .- • jS� -V