St Johns High School - Blue Devil Yearbook (Darlington, SC)

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WHO Century III Leaders Each year students are elected to be Century III Leaders. They are chosen on the basis of involvement in the community and social issues; for their assumed leadership roles; and for their understanding of America’s past, the needs and challenges of today, and the direction our nation is to take in the future. This year's recipients are Camille Jones and Billie Jo Hobson. P. C. Juniors Fellows The Presbyterian College Fellows are students who have the highest cumulative grade average after their junior year. This year elected as P. C. Junior Fellows were Ryan McCormick, John McLaurin, Billie Jo Hobson, and Camille Jones. Battalion Commander Robbie Bryant has been chosen Battalion Commander for the St. John’s Junior ROTC Program. Robbie was selected on his leadership ability, military and academic scholarship, military performance and aptitude, military bearing and conduct, and attitude. 29

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WHO'S Latin Declamation Every year Clemson University holds a statewide competition of students taking foreign languages. Included are French, Spanish, German, Russian, and Latin students. There are competitions in first year, second year and advanced levels. The competitors are re- quired to recite two assigned pieces in front of a panel of qualified judges. This year four students from our Latin classes and four students from our French classes competed. John Wofford was the only stu- dent to place. He received second place. One of John’s pieces in- cluded a song that he sang in Latin. Seniors Marshals Seniors marshals are six male and six female students with the highest grade point ratio. The chief marshal is that stu- dent who has obtained the highest grade point ratio than any other student. Valedictorian and other salutatorian for the 1981-82 year are Billie Jo Hobson and Ryan McCormick, respectively. Senior marshals pictured are Melissa McCown, Camille Jones, Mariska Wirhousky, Caroline Rhodes, Billie Jo Hob- son, Chris Kiser, Ryan McCormick, David Atkinson, David Ismen, and John McLaurin. Hugh O'Brian Award The Hugh O’Brian Award is a leadership award given to one sophomore annually. Each fall the Foun- dation selection process begins with this announce- ment of the forthcoming Seminars. Using a specializ- ed procedure, one student from the school is chosen for consideration to attend the Leadership Seminar held in this state. The nominees this year are John Wofford, Saman- tha Stanley, Elizabeth Beckwith, Keysha Ross, Bill Cromer, Kim Dutton, Shawn Hatched, DeeDee Mor- ris, and Paul McCallister. The student chosen to repesent St. John’s is Samantha Stanley. 28

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Wofford and Francis Marion Scholars Being chosen as a Wofford Scholar gives selected students a chance to visit the campus for tests, interviews, and possible scholarships. This year’s Francis Marion Scholars were selected on the basis of SAT scores and academic standing. The recipients of Wofford and Francis Marion Scholars are Ryan McCormick and Melissa McCown. Converse scholars The Converse Honors Program in Spartanburg gives deserving female students the opportunity to compete for a scholarship. The eligibility requirements for the program included a recommendation by each girl’s guidance counselor. This year’s Converse Scholars are, Katherine Bristow, Elizabeth Bunch, Camille Jones, and Billie Jo Hobson. 30