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

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Hardwork Four years ago a trend was set to make The Mr. Spring Valley pageant different, according to Leone Rochelle, 1982 sponsor. “We wanted to make it more of a pro- duction, like The Miss Spring Valley Pageant. Before the ’82 pageant guys just did a talent and it was over with. We wanted to get more people involved and have a little variety,” Rochelle said. The take-off on the beauty pageant was successful, according to Rochelle. “The night we had the pageant 300- 400 people showed up. It was standing room only and a big hit,” Rochelle said. This year, Daphne Litchford, junior, was in charge of publicity. “Work began in December getting businesses to donate gifts for door prizes and patrons to fund the pageant. Businesses were asked to donate gifts of $10 or less,” Litchford said. Lily DeGracia, junior, was in charge of choreogrphy for the opening number, according to Litchford. “She did a great job getting the guys to dance. Sometimes that’s hard,” Litchford said. Matt Younginer was participating in his third Mr. Spring Valley, first as a contestant. In 1983 84 he was the Master of Ceremonies. “Things were more intense during practice and rehearsals this year. A lot of guys wanted to win this year,” Youn- giner said. Twenty-eight people worked to make The Mr. Spring Valley pageant success- ful including class sponsors, Pam McGill and Peggy Clement. “The kids did a great job to make this work. They put in a lot of hard work that shouldn’t go unnoticed.” John Hartwell Senior Jabo Covert is amazed that his magic trick worked and won him his title, Mr. Senior. Defending Spring Valley from the evil forces of Skeletor, senior Larry Sharpe, He-Man, says “By the power of Grayskul.” “I’m Burnin’ Up for Your Love.” Sophomore, Danny Deborde earns his way to winning Grand Talent and Mr. Sophomore by singing Madonna. 20 Mr. S.V.

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Smiling from the joy of winning Miss Spring Val- ley, senior Yvette Eastman adds this to her title Miss Black Teen Columbia. Performing the talent that made her Miss Black Teen Columbia, senior Yvette Eastman realizes that she has made another good performance. Miss Spring Valley winners are Miss Sophomore, Beverly Blouin; Miss Junior, Allison Wall; Miss S.V., Yvette Eastman; Miss Senior, Dina Pitts; Miss Freshman, Margaret Snyder. Mr. Miss S.V. 19

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Mr. Spring Valley contestants are. (row 1) Jay Gabbord, Corey Sims, Robert Dibble, and Matt Rabon (row 2) Andy Robertson, Eric Feuerstein, Hugh Burkett. Brian Fuller, Danny Deborde. Bob Frisch. Boyd Summers (row 3) Max Kimpson, Johnny Monroe, Larry Staying on his toes, junior Brian Fuller uses his Sharpe. Jim Best, Stan Gardner, Jimmy Larsen, finesse to dance to Swan take in the talent Matt Younginer, Wesley Rabon and Jabo Covert. portion of the Mr. Spring Valley Pageant. Giving last minute instructions, junior class vice- president Stan Gardner shows senior Jim Best how to be a wanted man.” Mr. S.V. 21