St Matthews High School - Saints Scroll / Stinger Yearbook (St Matthews, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1968 volume:

Time is swiftly passing, but before it all slips away, let us reflect upon some of the people, events, and everyday happenings that made up 1968. In years to come we hope that this Saints' Scroll will bring back pleasant memories. We hope that we will have recorded this year just as you remember it. With this thought in mind, we present the 1968 Saints' Scroll. Saints' Scroll Staff Work, competition, and play fill the minds of S. M. H. S. stu- dents. Throughout the year each student strives to meet some goal - whether it be better grades, good sportsmanship, or just having fun with friends. These routine goals are basic to the school life of S. M. H. Students. 4 With Work and Play Each Day Holds 6 Something New Everyday Expressions 8 Dodie Parler 9 Everyday Activities Michael Inabinet seems to be enjoying his lunch. Third period study hall finds some people studying and some playing. 10 12 College algebra students listen attentively to an explanation on radicals. People “In the Act” Laughing and catching up on homework are part of the lunch break. Pam Inabinet takes a bite of some good ole southern fried chicken. 13 Faces of Thought Robbie DeMars 14 Carol Wienges Carole Crook Sports Play Important Role In Lives of Students The football cheerleaders bring the players on the field with a loud cheer. A large part of the student body attended the pep rallies. Talking to Friends and Changing 18 Wow! Changing classes makes S. M. H. S. look like a mob scene. Classes Often Creates Confusion Students enjoy talking at recess. It is the time for discussing problems, gos- siping, and telling jokes. Students make the most of the two- minute break between each class. The two minutes are used to put books in the lockers and tell a friend I just have to talk to you at recess. 19 Raising Money During the Womanless Wedding, Teddy Weeks and Ray Spires wait at the altar to be joined in wedlock. Escorted by the usher, George Hodge, is Mrs. Oats, Johnny Early, who was the mother of the bride in the Woman - less Wedding. Beedy Fields runs the popcorn machine in the concession stand during the basketball game. 20 Can Be Fun Melba Stabler and Sarah Smith sort the doughnuts which the F. H. A. will sell to make money for their banquet. Rita Hutto and Ellen Wise enjoy talking to the people as they come into the auditorium for the Womanless Wedding. Playing the part of swinging granny, Beedy Fields jumps up in the air and clicks his heels. Snow, Dances, Campaigns, and Other At the dance spon- sored by the Student Council, students en- joy talking while the band warms up. Gene Inabinet displays his sandwich board and sign saying Bud Knight for South Caro lina Beta Club President. Juniors and seniors listen to one of the college representatives on College Day. Activities Give Allendale. Students Break From Studies Lots of the boys enjoy talking and joking outside on the grass. 24 Achievement Constitute 25 Administration and Staff MR. HOWARD F. GARRIS Making his twentieth year as superintendent of St. Matthews Schools is Mr. Howard F. Garris. However, the job has not slowed him down because you can find him working at a steady pace at any time. Prior to coming to St. Mat- thews, Mr. Garris served as Prin- cipal of St. George High School and Superintendent of both Black- ville and Bethune Schools. He holds a B. S. degree from the Citadel and Master's degrees in Engineering, and School Admin- istration from the University of South Carolina. At various times, it has been necessary for Mr. Garris to fill in as teacher for Mr. Ott's math classes. He did so this year, when Mr. Ott coached the Shrine Bowl game. Mr. Garris is at home in many positions at S. M. H. S. Mr. Garris talks to some of the students outside the school building. MR. H. THAD OTT Advising seniors about plans after graduation and helping students choose their courses are only two of the many jobs which Mr. Thad Ott must do as principal of St. Matthews High School. Added to his list of responsibilities are his two math classes; geometry and college algebra and trigonometry. He also coaches the girls' basketball team. Mr. Ott is a graduate of Newberry College and holds a Master's degree in Education from the Uni- versity of South Carolina. Mr. Ott watches the progress of a basket- ball game. 26 Cope With Problems of School MRS. DORIS OTT Typing, paying bills, keeping books, depositing money, and running errands are only a few of the things Mrs. Doris Ott does each day. As full-time secretary for S. M.H. S. , Mrs. Ott is kept busy. She is a graduate of St. Matthews High School and Draughon’s Business College. Mrs. Doris Ott sharpens her pencil before taking a letter. MRS. VIRGINIA OTT Coming in three days a week, Mrs. Virginia Ott helps with the secretarial work of S. M. H. S. She is a graduate of St. Matthews High School. Mrs. Virginia Ott picks up the tape recorder to take it to one of the teachers. Mathematics — the Mr. Ott re-emphasizes to his geometry class that they must learn the theorems before they can prove a pro- blem. MRS. WILLIE BRANDENBURG Mrs. Willie Brandenburg is kept busy teaching sci- ence and math to the eighth grade. She assigns projects and posters to her classes, which she displays in her room. Through these posters and projects she teaches such things as rock formations, volcanoes, constella- tions, the rotation and revolution of the earth, and eclipses of the sun and moon. She also teaches algebra to the tenth grade. Mrs. Brandenburg is a graduate of Winthrop College and has attended the Science Institutes at Columbia College and Clemson University. Mrs. Brandenburg explains to Karen Robinson and Judy Geiger the rotation of the earth on its axis and its revolution around the sun. Language of the Sciences A student asks Miss McKenzie a question in safety class. MISS WIHELMINA McKENZIE In addition to her classes, Miss McKenzie is advisor to the Student Council and is in charge of Homecoming and May Court. Teaching stu- dents ranging from the eighth through the twelfth grade is quite a chore. Her classes in- clude Algebra I, safety and behind-the-wheel driver training, and business math. Miss McKenzie received her A.B. from Newberry College and has attended summer ses- sions at the University of South Carolina and Winthrop College. Geometry students get ready to prove a theorem. Grammar and Composition Stressed MRS. PATRICIA MORRIS Taking on a new job this year, Mrs. Patricia Morris taught first-year French. She also taught eleventh and twelfth grade English. Her job was to make Shakespeare, Emerson, and other writers familiar to the students. Stressing qual- ity in writing, she assigned themes, reports and a research paper to be written. In addition to her duties at home and school, Mrs. Morris was advisor to the Yellow jacket. Mrs. Morris received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Chattanooga, where she was an honor graduate. Mrs. Morris explains the use of the gerund to Claudette Inabinet and Sherry Inabinet. MR. FRANK PATTERSON, JR. Mr. Patterson taught eighth grade English and math. He re- signed during first semester and was succeeded by Mrs. McLauch- lin. Mr. Patterson explains the principles of library science to the eighth grade. In English and French Classes Mr. Hiott discusses the use of the passe compose to his second year French class. MR. ROY HIOTT J'entre dans la salle de classe. I enter the class and find Mr. Roy Hiott who teaches second year French and English to the students of S. M. H. S. Mr. Hiott is a grad- uate of the Citadel and a retired Lt. Colonel in the Army. He has traveled in Europe and the Far East. As co-sponsor of the Junior class Mr. Hiott helped produce the Womanless Wedding. Mr. Hiott's advice in dramatics helped make the play a success. MRS. BESS DUKE Starting out fresh. Mrs. Duke taught art this year. This was the first year art had been offered to S. M. H. S. students. Teaching and guiding them in the right techniques, she helped develop the students' artistic talents. She also taught ninth grade English. Mrs. Duke is a graduate of Columbia College and studied for three years in the Charleston School of Art. Mrs. Duke shows Woody Dent how to improve his theme. 31 Library Is Important to All Classes MRS. MILLY McLAUCHLIN Teaching eighth grade arithmetic and English keeps Mrs. Milly McLauchlin's hands full. She also teaches ninth grade general math. Mrs. McLauchlin is a grad- uate of Newberry College where she re- ceived a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science. She also holds an M. S. degree from the Medical College of South Carolina. Mrs. McLauchlin give notes to the eighth grade English class. Melba Stabler helps Mrs. Nelson put new books on the shelves. MRS. ELIZABETH NELSON The library's best friend is Mrs. Eliza- beth Nelson, full-time librarian for S. M. H. S. Mrs. Nelson majored in history and minored in English and sociology at Winthrop. She also obtained a Library Science certificate from the University of South Carolina and Columbia College. Mrs. Nelson is the sponsor of the Beta Club and each year accompanies its members to the Beta Club Convention. Art Added to S.M.H.S. Curriculum David Kelly works on his first painting. r I f . M � . . • 74. 5V Beverly Crider adds another line to get the desired effect for her char- coal design. Mrs. Duke shows one of the students how to use the brush to achieve the right effect. Pam Inabinet puts the finishing touches on her abstract. 33 Studies Explore Wonders MR. GAMBLE ROQUEMORE Teaching six classes a day, kept Mr. Gamble Roque mo re busy this year. In addition to his clas- ses, he coached the midget and junior varsity football teams, and junior varsity girls' and boys' bas- ketball teams. Having graduated from the University of South Car- olina with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Mr. Roquemore teaches physical science, biology, chemistry, and physics. I Mr. Roquemore demonstrates an acid-base titration for the chemistry class. Tommy Huff dissects a frog and identifies its organs. 34 and Mysteries of Science MRS. LOUISE WILKES Advising students about col- lege, college-entrance exams, and scholarships was the task Mrs. Louise Wilkes tackled this year. She also taught physics to a class of seven seniors. However, be- cause of illness Mrs. Wilkes had to leave after first semester. She is a graduate of Winthrop College where she majored in chemistry. Mrs. Wilkes talks to a student about her plans for college. The ninth graders learn the basic principles of chemistry and physics in their physical sciences classes. 35 Vocational Studies Prepare Mr. Crutchfield checks over Angeleer Baker's paper for errors. Charlotte Buyck uses the dictaphone during short- hand class. MRS. EVELYN CRUTCHFIELD Preparing students for the business world, is the job of Mrs. Evelyn Crutchfield. She teaches students typing, shorthand, and clerical office practice. As ad- visor to the senior class, she is in charge of commencement pro- grams. Guiding the Saints' Scroll staff in the production of the year- book is another one of her jobs. Mrs. Crutchfield received her A.B. degree from Bowling Green College of Commerce in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She also holds an M. Ed. degree from the Univer- sity of South Carolina. Beverly Crider takes a five-minute time writing. Students for the Business World Angeleer Baker uses the electric calculator to finish her assignment in clerical office practice. 37 The shorthand class takes dictation from records. Students Learn to Use Equipment Mrs. Livingston shows Diane Spires how to put the col- lar in her dress. (L. to R.) Gladys Crim, Pat Wannamaker, and Cathy Wienges prepare a meal as part of their home econom- ics assignments. MRS. NEVA LIVINGSTON Cooking, sewing, and psychology are some of the things Mrs. Neva Livingston teaches every day. Mrs. Livingston teaches home economics to girls from the ninth to twelfth grades. This includes three different courses in home economics. She also teaches family living. Mrs. Livingston is a graduate of Erskine Col- lege, where she received a B.S. in Home Economics. Mrs. Livingston is the sponsor of the S. M.H.S. Chapter 38 of the Future Homemakers of America. The first year home economics students work on their dresses. Ronnie Spigner seems to enjoy studying psychology in family living class. In the Home, Shop, and Farm Mr. Alexander explains to his class the principles of soil judging. Mr. Alexander helps some of the boys assemble a small engine. MR. J. B. ALEXANDER Supervising home projects, helping boys in the shop, teaching ag- riculture classes, and coaching golf occupies Mr. J. B. Alexander's time. Mr. Alexander holds a B.S. Degree in Vocational Agriculture Education from Clemson and an M. Ed. in school administration from the University of South Carolina. Mr. Alexander is the sponsor for the St. Matthews chapter of the Future Farmers of America. Mike Ott, Robert Crider, and Glenn Dale Crider repair an engine. 39 History —a Linking of Past to Present Mrs. Dean discusses with Bubby Prickett and Bo Huff some of the philosophy of the Enlightenment period. MRS. KATHERINE DEAN By associating past events to pre- sent events, Mrs. Katherine Dean makes history interesting to S.M.H.S. students. By using such tools as philo- sophy, psychology, vocabulary, and reports, Mrs. Dean makes her history classes a challenge to her students. She teaches world history, American history, and western civilization. Mrs. Dean holds an A.B. degree from Western Kentucky Teachers College. MR. OTIS CULCLASURE At school, Mr. Otis Culclasure leads a double life. He is head coach and also teaches American and South Carolina history to the eighth grade. Mr. Culclasure coaches varsity foot- ball, boys' basketball, baseball, and track. He is also to be found driving a tractor, liming the football field, or watering the grass. Mr. Culclasure re- ceived a new title this year - father. Mr. Culclasure listens to one of his students recite the names of the coun- ties and county seats of South Carolina. Participation Through Talents and Abilities Mrs. Prickett watches and grades the physical education class according to their participation. MR. KENNETH CREEKMORE Directing the marching band, the SAINTS Dance Band, and the Junior Band keeps Mr. Kenneth Creekmore marching at a steady pace. Mr. Creekmore studied at the Cincinnati Conser- vatory of Music and in the United States Naval School of Music. He served in the Navy Band for five years. MRS. BETTY PRICKETT Sit-ups, push-ups, laps around the gym, and lay-ups are some of the many exercises on which Mrs. Betty Prickett grades her physical education classes. She teaches the rules of basketball, badminton, and volleyball to the girls from the third through the tenth grades. Mrs. Prickett is a graduate of Winthrop College with a B. S. degree in Physical Education. Mr. Creekmore directs the band in practice for the Christmas parades. 41 Services Provided for Students The lunchroom workers provide nutritious, low-cost meals for the students. Mrs. Oliver is the supervisor. 42 Mr. Fogle is in charge of keeping S. M. H. S. in running order. Teachers at Leisure Moments Mr. Culclasure holds a bull session with some of the boys during recess. Mrs. Dean tells Mrs. Baxter and Mrs. Livingston the latest news. 43 Pictures Prove That (L. to R.) Mrs. Virginia Ott, Mrs. Crutchfield. Miss McKenzie, and Mrs. Doris Ott eat peanuts as they chat. Teachers Are Human During recess, Mrs. Brandenburg catches up on her reading. 45 At half-time. Mr. Ott enjoys a bag of popcorn. Energy, Enthusiasm, and S.M.H.S. SPORTS 46 Spirit Go to Make Up 1967 Yellow Jackets FIRST ROW: Lynn Hair, Glenn Mack. Stanley Spigner, Tommy Hodge, Ronnie Millender, Wayne Mack, Wayne Gene Inabinet, Edward Knight, Woody Dent, Jack Hutto. SECOND ROW: Clifton Fields, Joe Tidwell, George Ronnie Furtick, Alex Ziegler, Teddy Weeks, Jimmy Rucker, Michael Inabinet, Phil Taylor, Tommy Huff, Ashby lender, David Kelly, Robbie DeMars, Ken Westbury, Bob Lake, Fairey Prickett, Jimmy Bozard, Freddie Stabler, Robinson, Don McNeil, Elliott Rucker. 48 Ronnie Spigner and Ronnie Furtick gave coach Cul- Bubby Prickett (No. 11) rolls around a Holly Hill end for 65 clasure a boost. Score 203 Points Grubbs, Danny Haigler, Harry Ott, Hodge, Robert Wardlaw, Mike Ott, Gressette. THIRD ROW: Aubrey Mil - Frank Huff, Ronnie Spigner, Frederick Fourteen seniors and 11 lettermen greeted Coach Otis S. Culclasure for the 1967 season. Assisting him were coaches Gamble Roquemore 'and Thad Ott. The Jackets completed a 9-1 season, victorious in all scheduled games except the traditional game against the AAA Orangeburg Indians. Co-captains Fairey Prickett and Freddie Stabler led the Jackets to second place in the 7-B conference. After being defeated in the first game of the season, the Jackets re- taliated and won the rest of the games. Proving that they had the ability, the Jackets, by mid-season were in the top of the conference and in the top of the state B-class competition. However, the Yellow Jackets were defeated in the conference play-off by the Allendale-Fairfax Tigers. Having hosted only four teams, the Jackets played the remainder of the games on strange fields. By the end of the season, the Jackets had racked up a total of 203 points, having scored 31 times. Co-captains Freddie Stabler and Bubby Prickett and Defense-captain Mike Ott. St. Matthews 0 St. Matthews 27 St. Matthews 39 St. Matthews 6 St. Matthews 25 St. Matthews 18 St. Matthews 48 St. Matthews 7 St. Matthews 19 St. Matthews 14 St. Matthews Orangeburg 15 East Clarendon 0 Bamberg 7 Williston Elko 0 North 0 Wagner 6 Denmark-Olar 12 Allendale-Fairfax 0 Holly Hill 0 Swansea 13 Allendale-Fairfax 28 14 (district playoff) yards and a Yellow Jacket touchdown. 49 Fourteen Seniors Return Rejuvenating the football field was the job of the Yellow Jacket Booster Club this year. Construction men worked hard to get the field ready for the first home game. New poles with four rows of lights were put up and the goal posts were painted yellow and black. A new fence replaced the wire which had pre- viously bordered the sidelines. Coach Culclasure also worked hard to keep the grass green and mowed. Many of the Booster Club members helped him keep the field in shape. Alex Zeigler (on ground) sets up Holly Hill Joe Grooms for crucial tackle by Yellow Jacket Gene Inabinet (34). Other ers are David Kelly (No. 32), Mike Ott (No. 33), George Hodge (No. 28), and Robert Wardlaw (No. 36). 50 All alone, Freddie Stabler scores the first touch- down against the North Eagles. ! identified play- Yellow Jacket quarterback, Bubby Prickett, rolls to his left to pick up yardage on a pass-option play against the Denmark-Olar Danes. George Hodge (No. 28), Ronnie Spigner(No. 61), and Frederick Robinson (No. 5) come up quickly to help Alex Zeigler(No. 47) with tackle against Denmark- Olar. Frederick Robinson leaps for pass thrown by Freddie Stabler in the game against North. 51 Freddie Stabler (No. 35) and George Hodge (No. 28) stop an East Clarendon back for short yardage. Tackle Ronnie Spigner and Mr. Ott discuss a problem during time-out in the Wagner game. Stanley Spigner (No. 26) makes a tackle on a Denmard-Olar quarterback as David Kelly (No. 32), Wayne Mack (No. 41), and Woody Dent (No. 38) go in to help. Assistant-coach Gamble Roque- more watches the plays from the sidelines during the Wagner game. Coach Culclasure tells the Yel- low Jackets they had better Get in there and fight. ” Mike Ott comes in first to put the finishing touches on Holly Hill's halfback Joe Grooms. Frederick Robinson (No. 5) gains long yardage against the powerful Allendale-Fairfax Tigers. 53 We’ve Got the Jackets on Our Action, spirit and sincerity would describe this year's cheerleaders. Pep rallies were presented on Fridays at re- cess and on Thursday nights prior to the games, and the highlight of these rallies was the burning or the funeral of the opponent. Each club was urged by the cheer- leaders to make posters to increase school spirit at the games. At each game they gave the spectators cut- outs of footballs or Yellow Jackets with slogans on them. Beverly Crider warms her ears during the cold Swansea game. Sherry Inabinet; Cathy Wiegnes; Carol Wienges; Diane Rucker, head; Crider; and Carol Crook. Diane Rucker looks around from leading the yells to see what happened on the field. 54 Team—They’re G-G — Great S. M. H. S. cheerleaders rest and discuss the game with the visiting cheerleaders Madeline Sturkie; Beverly The cheerleaders escort Wagner’s cheerleaders to the Yellow Give ’em heck Yellow Jackets , yells cheer- jacket sidelines during half-time. leader Madeline Sturkie. 55 Jackettes and Jackets Work Hard JACKETTES: (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Carol Wienges, Steffi Stone, Kristi Knight, Sherry Inabinet, Jane Alexander, and Ginny Carroll. SECOND ROW: Martha Albergotti, scorekeeper, Ramona Sigmon. Arlene Zeigler, Diane Rucker, Melinda Wolfe, Karen Robinson, Marilyn Wienges, and Mr. Ott, coach. THIRD ROW: Julie Keefe, Beverly Crider, Cathy Wienges, Beth Taber, and Millie Etheredge. Playing to win was the goal of the Jackettes this year. They achieved their goal by doubling last year's number of wins. Cathy Wienges, captain, led the girls through defeat and victory. In spite of the flu epidemic and the resulting pile-up in the schedule, the girls played each game with vigor and good team work. Coach Thad Ott taught the girls plays and helped them to make basketball fun, as well as being a rewarding sport. After losing the season's opener, the Jackettes came back in the second game to win over Allendale 34-31. However, it was Allen- dale who defeated them by four points in the play-offs. The Jack- ettes played many thrillers and lost several games by only two or three points. Having fought, scored, and won, the Jackettes finished the season with a 6-14 record. Cathy Wienges, Captain. 56 to Show Their Pride in SMHS JACKETS: (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Ronnie Furtick, scorekeeper, Bubby Prickett, Frederick Robinson, Tommy Huff, Stanley Spigner, Ashby Gressette, Bud Knight, Mike Ott, and Tommy Hodge. SECOND ROW: Coach Otis Culcla- sure, Ronnie Spigner. Bob Lake, Edwin Wilkes, Elliott Rucker, Freddie Stabler, Jimmy Bozard, Robbie DeMars, and Bo Huff. Long hours of practice and hard work were rewarded as the Jackets finished a season of thirteen wins and eight losses. Under the direction of Coach Culclasure, the Jackets played hard to come back victorious. De- spite the rescheduling of many games and having to play three or four games a week, they ended the season with third place in the conference, having lost to North by one point in the tournament. The Jackets won their first three games; their first taste of defeat came when they lost to Wagener 49- 42. They came back again and defeated Denmark- Olar in a two point thriller. In return for losing the next three games, the Jackets racked up three wins against Blackville, Wagener, and Denmark-Olar. As co-captains, Bubby Prickett and Freddie Stabler led the Jackets to complete the season with a display of good sportsmanship, team work, and pride in the team. Co-captains, Bubby Prickett and Freddie Stabler. 57 Jackets Finish With Edwin Wilkes (14), Bob Lake (20), and Ronnie Spigner (32) fight for offensive rebound against Denmark-Olar as Frederick Robinson (5) looks on. Bo Huff attempts a shot as Freddie Stabler (4) comes in for a rebound. 58 Edwin Wilkes fights for rebound against Denmark-Olar. a 13-8 Season Bo Huff makes two-hand jump shot against Ronnie Spigner fights for jump ball in tight Denmark-Olar Danes. Denmark-Olar game. The girls' basketball team leaves the court after their victory over Williston-Elko. 59 Close Scores Encourage Girls’ Scores Boys' Scores St. Matthews 25 Cameron 27 St. Matthews 58 Cameron 31 St. Matthews 34 Allendale-Fairfax 31 St. Matthews 57 Allendale 38 St. Matthews 21 Jackson 29 St. Matthews 61 Jackson 43 St. Matthews 19 Denmark-Olar 24 St. Matthews 42 Wagener 49 St. Matthews 17 Bamberg 41 St. Matthews 50 Denmark-Olar 48 St. Matthews 17 North 28 St. Matthews 40 Bamberg 66 St. Matthews 20 Blackville 22 St. Matthews 50 North 67 St. Matthews 28 Wagener 30 St. Matthews 57 Blackville 41 St. Matthews 19 Denmark-Olar 24 St. Matthews 44 Wagener 41 St. Matthews 30 Jackson 27 St. Matthews 39 Denmark-Olar 28 St. Matthews 25 Cameron 31 St. Matthews 44 Jackson 59 St. Matthews 12 Wagener 23 St. Matthews 70 Cameron 41 St. Matthews 33 Williston-Elko 32 St. Matthews 38 Wagener 28 St. Matthews 27 Blackville 34 St. Matthews 47 Williston-Elko 38 St. Matthews 30 Bamberg 24 St. Matthews 48 Blackville 56 St. Matthews 28 Williston-Elko 32 St. Matthews 49 North 50 St. Matthews 32 Allendale-Fairfax 27 St. Matthews 48 Bamberg 50 St. Matthews 30 North 17 St. Matthews 58 Williston-Elko 27 St. Matthews 20 Allendale-Fairfax 24 St. Matthews 51 Allendale 31 (Tournament) St. Matthews 46 Wagener 34 St. Matthews 48 North 49 Bo Huff shoots for the basket to score two points against Wagener. Bob Lake reaches out to get the ball and keep it away from the Wagener guard. Freddie Stabler shoots from the side to gain two points in the Wagener game. Jackets to 8-13 Season Ramona Sigmon (on floor in white) wrestles Steffi Stone (No. 43) guards the Wagener forward and makes it with a Wagener forward to get the ball, but possible for Millie Etheredge (No. 23) to get the ball. the struggle ends in a Jump ball- Bob Lake (No. 20) tips the jump ball to his waiting teammates outside the circle. 61 Let Us Hear You BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS: (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Mollie Kate Dent. Mary Smoak, Sally Arant, head, and Carole Crook. SECOND ROW: Robert Wardlaw, David Kelly, and Teddy Weeks. 62 Before the game, the cheerleaders lead the specta- tors in a yell for the Jackets. If You’re Here Let us hear you if you’re here! - a favorite yell for the 1967-1968 basketball cheerleaders. They were there to support the teams and that's just what they did. The seven basketball cheer- leaders were elected during December. Each week signs and posters were made to let the students know about the games. An extra-special effort was put forward during the tournaments to support the team. Mr. Fogle drove a bus to Bamberg for the semi-finals. The bus was covered with pep signs and carried 40 students. The cars also had posters on them for the tournament. Sally Arant leads the cheering section in a yell. Mary Smoak lends pep and The cheerleaders lead the spectators in singing the Alma Mater, spirit to the game with one of her yells. 63 Athletics, Scholarship, S.M.H.S. HONO Leadership, and Beauty. . . RS Coronation Highlights Homecoming 66 Excitement and a feeling of anticipation overwhelmed the spectators of the St. Mat- thews-Denmark-Olar football game as Miss Diane Rucker was crowned 1968 Homecoming Queen. Marilyn Wienges captured the first run- ner-up title. Diane and Marilyn had been cho- sen from the fourteen girls sponsoring the senior football players by the votes of the student body. Mr. Eddie Tanner crowned Diane and Mary Stewart Knight, flower girl, presented her with a large bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums with yellow and black ribbon streamers. After the game, a dance in honor of the new Homecoming Queen and to celebrate the Jacket victory of 48-12 over Denmark-Olar was held in the gym. The dance was sponsored by the Student Council. The homecoming sponsors discuss the game and wait for the Mr. Eddie Tanner crowns Diane Rucker Homecoming Queen as Mary Ste- wart Knight, flower girl, waits to present Diane with her bouquet. The homecoming sponsors crowd around Diane Rucker to congratulate her on her selection as Homecoming Queen. and Victory Makes It Complete Marilyn Wienges Diane Rucker First Runner-Up Homecoming Queen Frederick Robinson (No. 5) makes a last effort to reach the goal before being stopped by Denmark-Olar lineman. 67 Melinda Wolfe Named Patricia Phillips, 1966 Miss Yellow Jacket, crowns Melinda (L. to R.) Cindy Smoak, second runner-up; Melinda Wolfe ”1968 Miss Yellow Jacket.” Wolfe, ”Miss Yellow Jacket”; and Beverly Crider, first runner-up. 68 1968 Miss Yellow Jacket SEMI-FINALISTS: (L. to R.) Melinda Wolfe, Rhonda Smoak, Beverly Crider, Cindy Smoak, and Debbie Ulmer. Through tears and applause, Melinda Wolfe was crowned 1968 Miss Yellow Jacket. She and sixteen other girls had competed for the title. Judging was based upon beauty, poise, and extem- poraneous questioning. Judges were: Mr. and Mrs. Calvert of Calvert-Brodie School of Dance in Columbia and Miss Teenage Columbia, Roberta Connolly. A talent show was given that night. A variety of talent in- cluding dancing, baton twirling, singing, skits, and piano selec- tions was presented. The winner of the talent contest was Cindy Smoak. First runner-ups were: LuAnn, Marge, and David Wan- namaker. Second runner-ups were the DJ's. ” Both the beauty and talent contests were sponsored by the Yellow Jacket staff. Five Selected as OUTSTANDING SENIORS: (L. to R.) Edwin Wilkes, Frank Huff, Jr. , Anna Rucker, Fairey Prickett, Jr. , and Fred- rick Stabler, Jr. FREDERICK HYDRICK STABLER, JR. Known as Frog to his teammates and friends, Fred- die was one of the co-captains of the football and basketball teams. His nickname suits him because he can hop from one sport to the next without any trouble. He is also known for hopping from one joke to the next. Freddie plans to attend Wofford College next fall. He is undecided about his major. Freddie Stabler, in one of his quieter moments, reads a magazine. 70 Outstanding Seniors Based upon their achievements in high school, five seniors were selected by the faculty as outstanding. The faculty based their decisions upon these students' achievements in school leadership, athletics, scholar- ship, and participation in extracurricular activities. Such qualities as dependability, responsibility, school spirit, and ambition were taken into consideration. These five were chosen from the list of people nomina- ted by the senior class. Frank Huff enjoys his favorite pastime - reading. FRANK ROUSE HUFF, JR. Known as Bo to everybody at S. M. H. S., Frank Huff, Jr. , is at home in a library. He enjoys reading anything from the backs of cereal boxes to Aristotle's philosophy. Bo also enjoys participating in all athletic activities at S. M. H. S. He plans to attend Furman University next year where he will major in English. FA IRE Y LEE PRICKETT, JR. Ask for Fairey Prickett around S. M. H. S. and you will only get blank stares, because everybody calls him Bubby. Bubby has served as president of the senior class and Beta Club and was one of the co-captains of the football and basketball teams. This coming fall, Bubby will be attending Clemson University. He is undecided about his major. Fairey Prickett puts his favorite album on the stereo. Outstanding Seniors ROBERT EDWIN WILKES, JR. Look for Edwin Wilkes and you will probably find him working at the Jacket Drive-In. Edwin has served S. M. H. S. in many activities during his high school years. He was president of the Student Coun- cil, drum major of the band, and co-editor of the Yellow Jacket. He also participated in basketball and track. Next year, Edwin will be attending Fur- man University where he will major in math. Edwin Wilkes cooks hamburgers at the Jacket Drive-In. ANNA ELIZABETH RUCKER Working to maintain the highest grade average in her class has been Anna Rucker's goal for high school. Many opportunities for leadership and responsibility have been en- trusted to her. one of which was editor of the 1968 Saints' Scroll. Next fall, Anna plans to attend the College of Charleston. She will be studying pre-medical courses in preparation for becoming a doctor. 72 Anna Rucker reads another school's yearbook to get new ideas for the Saints' Scroll. Football Honors (L. to R.) Frederick Robinson, all-conference halfback; Frank Huff, all-conference second team; and Frederick Stabler, all-conference second team. Recognized for their abilities and sportsmanship in foot- ball, Freddie Stabler and Bo Huff were named 7-B All-Con- ference second team players. Frederick Robinson was named first team All-Conference halfback. Holding the position of center, Mike Ott played in the Shrine Bowl Game. His father, Mr. Thad Ott, was one of the Shrine Bowl coaches. 73 Mike Ott - member of Shrine Bowl leant. S.M.H.S. Students Win Many Jane Alexander was high salesman in the junior class magazine sales campaign. She sold a total of $152.10 worth of magazines. Edwin Wilkes was chosen S. M. H.S. 1968 King Teen sponsored by Wofford College. Anna Rucker received the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen's Award. Edwin and Anna were selec- ted by the faculty after nomination by the seniors. 74 Bud Knight ran for South Carolina Beta Club presi- dent. He had a close race, coming in second. Honors and Awards Ray Spires auditioned at Furman University and received first chair saxophone player in the Clinic Band. Placing first in an aptitude test given all senior girls, Anna Rucker was named Betty Crocker Home- maker of Tomorrow for 1968. Dale Wilkes auditioned for the All-State Band and received the position of third chair trumpet player. 75 A Spirit of Co-operation, S.M.H.S. ORGA and Leadership Is Seen in NIZATIONS 77 Student Council Miss McKenzie helps Edwin Wilkes plan the next student council meeting. Composed of two representatives from each grade and a president, vice-president, and secretary elected by the en- tire student body, the Student Council works to increase better relations between the students and faculty. Selling candy was a money-making project this year. Besides sponsoring Homecoming and May Court, they origi- nated Teacher Appreciation Week. In interest of teacher appreciation, they elected Teacher of the Month. Several times during the year in assembly the Student Council took a collection for the Korean Orphan, whom they adopted a few years ago. In effort to improve chapel programs, the Council met with the presidents of each homeroom and club. It was de- cided that each of the classes and clubs should be respon- sible for one chapel program during the year. Representing our school at the State Student Council Convention in Aiken during October were Edwin Wilkes and Ken Westbury. With them came back many helpful ideas to improve the work of the Student Council. Elects Teacher of the Month STUDENT COUNCIL: (L. to R.) Edwin Wilkes (Standing). FIRST ROW: Becky Prickett, Freddie Stabler, and Jane Alexander. SECOND ROW: Cindy Smoak, Kristi Knight, and Ken Westbury. THIRD ROW: Miss McKenzie, ad- visor, Dargan Etheredge, Marilyn Wienges, and Ashby Gressette. FOURTH ROW: Bud Knight and Bill Phillips. FIFTH ROW: Millie Etheredge. Millie Etheredge, secretary, runs off the minutes of the stu- dent council meeting which will be read to each homeroom. Edwin Wilkes tell Mrs. Dean that she has been elec- ted Teacher of the Month for December. YELLOW JACKET EDITORIAL STAFF: (L. to R.) Bud Knight, assistant editor; Mrs. Patricia Morris, advisor; Edwin Wilkes and Madeline Stur- kie, co-editors. You dropped the apple! Are you going to play Harvest Festival held on Halloween. Another money- peted for the title, and twenty-two boys and girls During the school year, forty-three staff members ients of honor, sports events, and gossip. Edwin Wilkes and Madeline Sturkie, co-editors, newspaper. Editorials, The Stinger, and Clothes Closet are Mary Smoak, fortune-teller at the annual Harvest gram about someone's future to Ellen Wise and Rita REPORTERS AND TYPISTS: FIRST ROW: (L. to R.) Ellen Wise, Rhonda Melinda Wolfe stands by with a handy Smoak, Beverly Zeigler, Patricia Furtick, and Melinda Wolfe. SECOND apples. ROW: Rodney Saylor. Benny Carroll. Tommy Hodge, Phil Crider, and Angel- 80 eer Baker. Sponsors Harvest Festival bingo? Go in the HORROR HOUSE with me - I'm scared. These were just a few of the remarks overheard at the annual making project of the Yellow Jacket Staff was the Miss Yellow Jacket contest and talent contest. Seventeen girls corn- displayed their talents. of the YELLOW JACKET worked hard to produce a newspaper that would tell the students about the latest fashions, recip- worked closely with Mrs. Morris, advisor, Bud Knight, assistant editor, and the remainder of the staff to improve the only a few of the regular articles which make the YELLOW JACKET so popular with the students. Festival, dictates a tele- Hutto. FEATURE EDITORS: FIRST ROW: (L. to R.) Tommy Huff, Marilyn Wienges, Kristi Knight, Diane Rucker, Cathy Wienges, and Julie Keefe. SECOND ROW: Tommy Ulmer, Frederick Robinson, Bo Huff, David Kelly, Teddy Weeks, and Phil Taylor. towel, as Mike Ott bobs for BUSINESS STAFF: (L. to R.) Rita Hutto, Mary Smoak, Dale Wilkes, Ginny Carroll, Karen Robinson, Mollie Kate Dent, Sally Arant, Stephanie Stone, Kathy Parler, Stephanie Cooper, and Martha Albergotti. SAINTS’ SCROLL Staff This is your annual - pictures of you and the activities in which you participated. We hope you can look back over it in years to come and recall a year that was full of pleas- ant things. Many happenings have gone unrecorded because interes- ting things often happen without advance notice and our photographers were not always Johnny-on-the Spot. How- ever. an effort has been made to include something of in- terest to each one of you, whether it be sports, clubs, or academics. Fund raising is always a problem which faces the Saints' Scroll staff. Cash derived from advertisements this year to- taled $987.50. Another money raising project was a fruit- cake sale held before Christmas. The aim of this project was to pay for the use of duotone color in the annual. A 33 1 3 per cent profit was made. Composing the staff were students from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. Many hours of hard work and numerous headaches were experienced by these members. A supplement will be published by the Saints' Scroll staff in the summer. It will contain activities which take place after the annual goes to the publisher, such as the junior-senior prom. May Court, and graduation. Baseball, track, and golf are also included in this addition to the an- nual. Anna Rucker, editor, and Mrs. Evelyn Crutchfield, ad- Typists: FIRST ROW: (L. to R.) Patricia Furtick and An- visor, look over some pictures for the Saints' Scroll. geleer Baker. SECOND ROW: Faye Mack and Charlotte Buyck. Sells Fruitcakes Photographers: (L. to R.) Robert Wardlaw, Robbie DeMars, and Tommy Ulmer. Business staff: (L. to R.) Ken Westbury, Carole Crook, and Tommy Huff. Advertising staff: (L. to R.) Beverly Crider, Ramona Sigmon, Jane Alexander, Martha Yel man, and Carol Wienges. F.H.A. Stresses the Objective Hippies and Flower Power was the theme for the F. H. A. initiation this year. New members came dressed to school in mini-skirts, sandals, and with flowers in their hair or painted on their legs and faces. In April, the girls honored their mothers at the mother- daughter banquet. The banquet was held during F. H. A Week, during which several of the girls gave devotion over the intercom each morning of that week. Members were kept busy raising money for the mother-daughter banquet and initiation. Fund raising projects included the sale of: Stanley products, dough- nuts, candy, and cookbooks. F.H. A.: (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Beverly Zeigler, Wanda James, Rose Mary Callahan, Patsy Spires, and Gwen Swails. Delores Parler, Wanda Sauls, Karen Bozard, Cathy Parler, Arant, Diane Spires, Diane Rucker, Mrs. Livingston, advisor, Mack, Melba Stabler, Charlotte Buyck, and Patricia Furtick. COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Beth Taber, social and recreational; Lena Wolfe, public relations; Cathy Parler, history; Sarah Smith, welfare; and Melinda Wolfe, state recognition. SECOND ROW: Delores Parler, song; Wanda Sauls, scrapbook; and Ethel Livingston, record book. Committee Chairman. (L. to R.jSteph degree; Brenda Spires, project; Idell Civil defense. “Manners Do Matter” Dyches, Judy Jackson, Lynn Duke, Ethel Livingston, Sara Robinson, Mary Kaiser, Cynthia SECOND ROW: Sarah Smith, Nancy Kaigler, Pat Wannamaker, Gladys Crim, Kathy Heckle, Sally Furtick, and Lena Wolfe. THIRD ROW: Julie Keefe, Beth Taber, Cathy Wienges, Sally Anna Rucker, Brenda Spires, Stephanie Cooper, Idell Mack, Rhonda Wise, Elaine Bozard, Faye OFFICERS: (L. to R.) Anna Rucker, treasurer; Patricia Furtick, vice-president; Charlotte Buyck, secretary; Diane Rucker, president; Rhonda Wise, reporter; and Faye Mack, parliamentarian. anie Cooper, civic; Cathy Wienges, Mack, yearbook; and Diane Spires. F.F.A. Stresses Leadership One of the largest clubs at St. Mat- thews High School, the Future Farmers of America carries out the principles taught in agriculture classes. The boys in the S.M.H.S. chapter work with shrubbery, small engines, cattle, and hogs as some of their projects. Some of the boys raised hogs for the Orangeburg Fat Stock show and for sale. Shrubbery was grown for home use and sale. Several of the boys also raised cattle for sale. Teams of the mem- bers competed in soil-judging contest. To raise money, the boys sold candy and maintained a concession stand at the football games. F. F. A. (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Ronnie Furtick, Danny Sikes, Jimmy Sikes, ROW: Deb Baughman, Gene Bailey, Kenny Hair, Glenn Dale Crider, Andy Elliott Rucker, Charles Stoudemire, Paul Wannamaker, John Buyck, Joe Wayne Mack. THIRD ROW: Aubrey Millender, Carl Zeigler, Gene Crim, Simpson Sikes shows his prize Hereford bull. F.F.A. Officers: (L. to R.) Ron Sikes, secretary; Jimmy Sikes, vice-president; and Mr. Alexander, treasurer, and Mike Ott, reporter, 86 Through Participation in Projects Simpson Sikes, Mike Ott, Jimmy Rucker, and Mr. Alexander, sponsor. SECOND Furtick, Lynn Hair, Carroll Crim, Glenn Mack, Robert Crider, Ronnie Spigner, Tidwell, William Smith, Ronnie Millender, Wayne Rucker, Ronnie Rucker, and and Danny Haigler. Jimmy Sikes and Simpson Sikes work on electrical circuits during their agri- culture class. Band Wins State BAND: (L. to R.) Majorettes: Gloria Geiger, Julie Keefe, and Jackie Keefe. FIRST ROW: Mr. Creekmore, director, Ginny Lowder, Darrell Cooper, Ray Spires, Rodney Saylor, Huey Parler, Steve Rahe, and Edwin Wilkes, drum major. Marian Sigmon, Yvonne Smoak, Jeanette Carroll, Cindy Smoak, Rhonda Smoak, Jackie Riley, and Debbie Ulmer. THIRD man, David Westbury, Dale Wilkes, Johnny Early, Elaine Ray, and Wanda Sauls. Julie Keefe twirls the fire baton during half-time activities. Mr. Creekmore directs the band Mr. Creekmore makes an adjustment on Ray in one of the March to Victory Spires's saxophone. tunes. Inspection Trophy Ethel Livingston, Sammy Kirven, SECOND ROW: Phil Crider, ROW: Joel Duke, Denny Baugh - Drum major Edwin Wilkes majes- tically leads the band into concert formation to play the Alma Mater. As the seasons change, so do the activities of the St. Matthews High School Band. Fall saw the beginning of the football season and the band boosting S.M.H.S. spirit and providing music for the student body and team. In October, the band marched to the State Contest and came home with the first place Class B” Inspection Trophy. Winter found the band contributing to several Christmas parades. As the New Year approached, the band took on another form, the Concert Band, as it prepared for its spring concert. The Stage Band was reorganized after Christmas for engagements in the spring. To finance their trips to Camden and the parades, the band members held a cake sale. Acting as host, they held a dance for bands from neighboring schools. The band also earned money from the spring concert. Several of the band members performed individually at the All-State Band competition. Dale Wilkes was chosen third-chair trumpet player in the All- State Band and Ray Spires was chosen for first-chair saxophone player in the Clinic Band. The band comes onto the field in a double-V meaning double victory. In concert formation, the band plays Georgy Girl. SAINTS Prepare for Spring Concert DANCE BAND: (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Steve Rahe, Huey Parler, (not pictured) Gloria Geiger, Edwin Wilkes, and Ray Spires. SECOND ROW: Ken Westbury, Cindy Smoak, Debbie Ulmer, and David Westbury, (not pictured). THIRD ROW: Dale Wilkes, Rhonda Smoak, Wanda Sauls, Jackie Keefe, and Johnny Early. Elaine Ray plays the piano. Musicians for the Saints Dance Band are selected from the marching band. Mr. Creekmore, the director, carefully screened each mem- ber before they were selected. The Saints had several engagements at other schools this year. They provided the background music for May Court. However, most of their time was spent in re- hearsing for the spring con- cert in which they provided one half of the entertainment. They added many new tunes to their list of selections to play. They plan to spend their summer practice” ses- sion at Folly Beach. The saxophone section usually carries the melody for the dance band. Block “S” Reorganized (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Clifton Fields, Madeline Sturkie, Ramona Sigmon, Beth Taber, Carol Wienges, Jane Alex- ander, Sherry Inabinet, Diane Rucker, Beverly Crider, Cathy Wienges, Carole Crook, and Fairey Prickett. SECOND ROW: Frank Huff, Ronnie Spigner, Bud Knight, Edwin Wilkes, Jimmy Bozard, Bob Lake, Gene Inabinet, George Hodge, Teddy Weeks, Freddie Stabler, Robbie DeMars, Ronnie Furtick, Jack Hutto, Frederick Robinson, Robert Wardlaw, Tommy Huff, and Alex Zeigler. For the first time in recent history, SMHS has established a lettermen's club. To gain membership in the Block S club, the students must letter in football, basketball, baseball, track, golf, or serve as cheerleader. A homecoming dance was sponsored by the Block S club after the Allen- dale game. Pins and tie tacks with Block S imprinted were ordered for the mem- bers in November. Sponsoring the club is head-coach, Otis S. Culclasure. The officers of the Block S club this year were: President, Freddie Stabler; Vice-President, Bubbie Prick- ett; Secretary, Ramona Sigmon; Trea- surer, Gene Inabinet. BLOCK S OFFICERS: (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Ramona Sigmon, secre- tary, and Mr. Otis S. Culclasure, advisor. SECOND ROW: Bubby Prick- ett, vice-president; Freddie Stabler, president; and Gene Inabinet, treas- urer. 91 Betas Hold Book Fair BETA CLUB: (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Millie Etheredge, Ray Spires, Sherry Inabinet, Melba Stabler, Karen Robinson, Anna Rucker. SECOND ROW: Martha Yelman, Carol Wienges, Bud Knight, Rhonda Smoak, Nancy Kaigler. THIRD ROW: Edwin Wilkes, Tommy Huff, Ashby Gressette, Bubby Pricket, Julian Wiles. FOURTH ROW: Gene Coker, Madeline Sturkie, Ken Westbury, Phil Taylor. FIFTH ROW: Sam Arant, Bo Huff, Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson, advisor, Gene Inabinet, and Chris Fogle. Paperback books, includ- ing popular novels and clas- sics, were sold during Octo- ber by the Beta Club in order to raise money to attend the convention. Another fund- raising project was the annual Christmas tree sale. Twenty-four St. Matthews Betas attended the convention held at the Wade Hampton Hotel in Columbia on Feb- ruary 26 and 27. Bud Knight ran as a candidate for the South Carolina Beta Club President. S.M.H.S. Betas and Betas from other schools campaigned, picketed, and wrote speeches for him. Dis- appointment ran high when Bud lost; however, his cam- paign proved to be the high- light of the convention for S.M.H.S. Betas. BETA CLUB OFFICERS: (L. to R.) Bud Knight, vice-president; Melba Stabler, secretary-treasurer; and Buddy Prickett, presi- dent, discuss club activities with Mrs. Elizabeth Nelson, advi- 92 sor. Buses Roll in at 8:05 BUS DRIVERS: (L. to R.) FIRST ROW: Carole Crook and Lynn Hair. SECOND ROW: Cathy Wienges, Faye Mack, Claudette Inabinet, and Beth Taber. THIRD ROW: Gene Coker and Jack Hutto. Not pictured are: Carl Zeigler, Aubrey Millender, and Cindy Smoak. BUS DRIVERS Responsibility and safety sum up the job of S. M. H. S. bus drivers. Their job includes responsibility of being on time, getting students to school safely, and turning in their reports. Because of the large number of students riding buses, S. M.H. S. maintains eleven bus routes. These routes include all areas of Cal- houn County and often total as much as seventy miles each day. Bus drivers are students who are sixteen years old or older and who have passed a test given by the South Carolina Highway Depart- ment. Drivers are then selected by the school administration on basis of their reliability and attendance record. The buses wait to carry students to their homes. Thinking, Communicating S.M.H.S. CL and Working Together. . ASSES 95 Senior Class Officers: (L. to R.) Robert Wardlaw, vice-president; Mollie Kate Dent, treasurer; and Carole Crook, secretary, Fairey Prickett, president (standing). Angeleer Baker Jimmy Bozard Charlotte Buyck Forty-Two Seniors Prepare for Future As do all classes, the class of 1968 looked forward to its senior year, and each day spent as seniors was filled with learning, thinking, doing, and friendship. However, all too quickly the activities of the year passed - football games, parties, contests, basketball games, exams, and classes. Everyday events and the people involved became only memories. Under the direction of Mrs. Evelyn Crutchfield, the officers led the seniors in a very fruitful year. Cakes were raffled at all of the home football games and a profit of $150 was made to be used for graduation expenses. Seniors were active in all phases of S. M. H. S. school life. Fourteen seniors returned to lead the football team to a 9-1 victory in the 7-B conference. As president of the student body, Edwin Wilkes led the Student Council in a very active year. Fairey Prickett and Freddie Stabler were the co-captains of both the basketball and football teams. Diane Rucker was elected by the student body to the honor of Homecoming Queen. Cathy Wienges was cap- tain of the girls' basketball team. Madeline Sturkie and Edwin Wilkes, as co-editors, edited the Yellow Jacket. As editor, Anna Rucker led in the compilation of the Saints' Scroll. Many other honors and awards were held by seniors. Glenn Dale Crider Robert Crider Carole Crook 97 College, SAT Scores, and Frank Huff. Jr. 98 Jack Hutto Pam Inabinet Work Fill Minds of Seniors Dianne Lucas Jackie Riley Faye Mack Mike Ott Anna Rucker 99 Routine Activities Are Charles Stoudemire Madeline Sturkie Tommy Ulmer 100 Precious to Seniors Alex Zeigler Mike Ott pays Mrs. Crutchfield for his ring. arcs Krtoiaft 6000000000 ooooooooooo ooooooo ©O 0000 ANGELEER MARIE BAKER - Clinton High School, 9; Airport High School, 10; Yellow Jacket staff, 12; Saints Scroll staff, 12. JAMES W. BOZARD - B team baseball, 9; B team basketball, 9; May Court attendant, 10 12; class treasurer, 10; varsity baseball, 10-12; basketball 11- 12; football, 11-12; Saint's Scroll, 10; Yellow Jacket staff, 11; Block S Club, 12. CHARLOTTE ANN BUYCK - F.H.A., 9-12; secretary, 11 12; Saints Scroll typist, 12. HUEY GENE COKER - Beta Club, 10-12; Bus driver, 11 12; Library Club, 12. STEPHANIE ANN COOPER - Yellow Jacket staff. 10- 12; co-business manager, 12; F.T.A., 9-10; F.H.A., 9- 12; Crisco award, 11; committee chairman, 12. BEVERLY MAXINE CRIDER - Yellow Jacket staff, 9- 11; Saints Scroll staff, 12; Band, 9-10; basketball cheerleader, 10; football cheerleader, 12; basketball, 11 12; Student Council representative, 10; Home- coming sponsor, 12; Block S Club, 12; May Court representative, 12. GLENN DALE CRIDER - F.F.A., 9-12; B team foot- ball, 9. ROBH T DOUGLAS CRIDER - Student Council rep- resentative, 8; F.F.A., 9-12. CAROLE JENELLE CROOK - Student Council repre- sentative, 9; Secretary-Treasurer, 10; Vice-president, 11; Yellow Jacket staff 10-11; Saints Scroll, 11-12; class president, 10; F. H.A., 9-10; May Court atten- dant, 11; Graduation Marshall, 11; Football cheer- leader, 12; Basketball cheerleader 11 12; Girl's State delegate, 11; Homecoming sponsor, 12; Secretary of Senior Class; Block “S' Club, 12. ROBBIE MARION DeMARS - Track, 11 12; Football, 12; B team basketball, 9; varsity basketball, 11 12; May Court attendant, 11; Saints Scroll staff, pho- tographer, 11 12; F.F.A., 9. MOLLIE CATHERINE DENT - ‘BM team basketball, 9; Class treasurer, 9, 11, 12; May Court representative, 11 12; Yellow Jacket staff, 11-12; Business manager, 12; Saints Scroll staff, 11; Homecoming sponsor, 11- 12; Basketball cheerleader, 12. RONNIE FURTICK - Football 9-12; basketball man- ager. 11 12; F.F.A., 10-12; Block S' Club, 12. PATRICIA ELAINE FURTICK - F.H.A., 9-12; Vice- president, 12; Yellow Jacket staff, 11-12; Saints' Scroll staff, 12. GLORIA DALLAS GEIGER - Band, 9-12; Dance band, 10- 12; majorette, 11-12; Homecoming queen, 10; Yellow Jacket staff, 9. RICHARD LYNN HAIR - Football, 10 12; F.F.A., 10-11; Treasurer of F. F. A., 10; Secretary of F. F. A., 11. FRANK ROUSE HUFF. JR. - Varsity football, 9-12; Basketball, 10-12; Beta Club, 10-12; Yellow Jacket, 10-12; Boy's State Representative, 11; Second All- Conference football team, 11-12; Block ”SM Club, 12; Graduation marshall, 11; Star Student '68. Senior Some of the senior girls discuss their assignment for the JACK CLIFFORD HUTTO, JR. - Football, 12; Block S Club, 12; Bus Driver, 12. PAMELA RUTH INABINET - Glee Club, 9; Class sec- retary, 10; Homecoming Queen, 11; Homecoming sponsor, 12. JULIA LOUISE KEEFE - MBM team basketball, 9-10; Concert band, 9-12; Head majorette, 10-12; Jazz band vocalist. 11-12; F.T.A., 10; F.H.A., 12; Yellow jacket staff, 9-12; Basketball cheerleader, 9. SUSAN DIANNE LUCAS - F.T.A., 9-10. BOBBY GLENN MACK - F.F.A., 9-12; President, 11; B team football, 11; Varsity football, 12. HELEN IDELL MACK - F.H.A., 9-12. WANDA FAYE MACK - F.H A., 9-12; Vice-presi- dent, 11; Bus driver, 11-12; Saints' Scroll typist, 12. JOHN MICHAEL OTT - B' team basketball, 9-10; Baseball, 10 and 12; Basketball, 11-12; Football, 9- 12; Shrine Bowl team, 12; F.F.A., 9, 10, and 12; Track, 11; Saints' Scroll staff, 11. FAIREY LEE PRICKETT, JR. - B team football, 9; B team basketball, 9; Baseball, 9-12; Varsity basket- ball, 10-12; Tri-captain, 11; Co-captain, 12; Varsity football, 10-12; Co-captain; 12; Beta Club, 10-12; Vice-president, 11; President, 12; Yellow Jacket staff, 10-11; Vice-president of sophomore homeroom; Stu- dent Council representative, 11; Graduation Marshall, 11; May Court representative, 11; Track, 11-12; Presi- dent of Senior Class; Vice-president of Block S' Club, 12; Golf, 12. JACKIE LAINE RILEY - Band. 9-12; Vice-president of Sophomore homeroom; Varsity basketball, 11-12; Vice-president of band, 11; Saint's Scroll staff, 11. ANNA ELIZABETH RUCKER - F.H.A., 9-12; Trea- surer, 11-12; Band, 9; Yellow Jacket staff, 9; Beta Club, 10-12; Saints' Scroll staff, business manager, 11; 102 : «4. Directory next period. Stephanie Cooper and Gene Coker talk over their trig- onometry lesson. Editor, 12; D.A.R. American History Award, 11; Chief Marshall, 11; Girls'State Delegate, 11; Miss D.A.R. Award, 12; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award, 12; Elks Scholars Award, 12. RUTH DIANE RUCKER - Midget cheerleader, 9; May Court representative, 10; Maid of Honor, 11; F.H.A. 10-12; President, 11-12; Secretary-Treasurer of home- room, 10; Basketball cheerleader, 10-11; Chief, 11; Football cheerleader, 11-12; Chief, 12; Yellow Jacket staff, 11-12; Student Council representative, 11; Homecoming sponsor, 11-12; Homecoming Queen, 12; Varsity baksetball, 12; May Queen, 12. JAMES HIRAM RUCKER - F.F.A., 9-12; Treasurer, 11; Vice-president, 12; B team football, 11; Varsity football, 12. CYNTHIA DIANNE SMOAK - Band, 9-12; Dance band, 10-12; Soloist, 11-12; President, 11; Yellow Jacket staff, 10; Vice-president of Junior class; Girl's State Representative, 11; Student Council Representa- tive, 12; Saints' Scroll staff, 11-12; Bus driver, 12. DAVID RONALD SPIGNER - Football, 9-12; Basket- ball, 10-12; Block S Club, 12; F.F.A., 12. PHY LIS DIANE SPIRES - F.H.A., 9, 10, 12. FREDERICK HYDRICK STABLER. JR. - Yellow Jacket staff, 9-11; May Court attendant, 10; Varstiy football, 10- 12; Co-captain, 12; Basketball, 10-12; Tri-captain, 11; Co-captain, 12; Baseball, 9-12; Block S Club, 12; President; Student Council Representative, 12; May King, 12; First team A11-conference basketball 7-B, 12. CHARLES HEYWARD STOUDEMIRE, JR. - F.F.A., 9-12; B team baseball, 9. MADELINE ROSE STURKIE - B team basketball, 9; basketball cheerleader, 10-11; football cheerleader, 11- 12; May Court representative, 9, 11; graduation marshall, 11; Saints' Scroll staff, feature editor, 11; Yellow Jacket staff, 10-12; business manager, 11; co-editor, 12; Beta Club, 11-12; Secretary of Junior Class; F.H.A., 9; bus driver, 11; Block S Club, 12; homecoming sponsor, 11-12. HERBERT THOMAS ULMER, III - Saints' Scroll pho- tographer, 12; Yellow Jacket staff, 12. ROBERT STEIFFLE WARDLAW - May Court represen- tative, 9; varsity football, 10-12; Student Council rep- resentative, 10; basketball cheerleader, 11-12; Saints Scroll staff, 11-12; Vice-president of Senior Class; Block S Club, 12. HELEN CATHERINE WIENGES - B team basketball, 9; varsity basketball, 10-12; captain, 12; Yellow Jacket staff, 10-12; football cheerleader, 11-12; F.H.A., 10-12; Bus driver, 11-12; Block S Club, 12; homecoming sponsor, 11-12; F. T. A., 9-10; Saints' Scroll, 10. ROBERT EDWIN WILKES, JR. - Band 9-12; Vice- president 10; Drum Major 10-12; Dance band, 9-12; baseball, 9-12; Student Council representative, 9; President of Student Council, 12; basketball, 10-12; track, 10-12; Yellow Jacket staff, 10-12; business manager, 10; Assistant Editor, 11; Co-editor, 12; Beta Club, 10-12; Junior Class president; Boys' State dele- gate, 11; Bandsman of the Year Award , 11; golf, 12; King Teen, 12; Block S Club, 12; Elks’ Scholars Award, 12. RHONDA ELLEN WISE - F.H.A.. 9-12; Yellow Jacket staff typist, 11-12. MARTHA ELAINE YELMAN - B team basketball, 9; secretary of homeroom, 9; Yellow Jacket staff, 9, 11; Beta Club, 11-12; graduation marshall, 11; Saints' Scroll staff, 12, Business Manager. JAMES ALEXANDER Z.EIGLER, III - B team basket- ball, 9-10; Vice-president of homeroom, 10; football, 11-12; Block S Club, 12. Juniors Exceed Goal Junior Class Officers: FIRST ROW: (L. to R.) Carol Wienges, secretary and Sherry Inabinet, treasurer. SECOND ROW: Ken Westbury, president and Gene Inabinet, vice-president. Martha Albergotti David Bozard Jane Alexander Benny Carroll Sally Arant Johnny Early Elaine Bozard Clifton Fields 104 Set for Magazine Sale The 1967-68 school year proved to be a very suc- cessful year for the junior class. Over $1900 worth of magazines were sold, bringing in about $715 for the class. Jane Alexander was tops in salesmanship. She sold $152.10 worth of magazine subscriptions. The class brought in approximately $60 on a turkey raffle held during the Thanksgiving season. Several juniors held important offices in various or- ganizations of the school. Bud Knight served as vice- president of the Student Council, assistant editor of the Yellow Jacket, and vice-president of the Beta Club. Melba Stabler was secretary of the Beta Club. Serving as secretary of the Block S Club was Ramona Sigmon, :nd Gene Inabinet was treasurer. Juniors held all the offices of the FFA except vice-president - Jimmy Sikes was the president, Danny Sikes was the secretary, and Simpson Sikes was treasurer. Carol Wienges and Sherry Inabinet were varsity football cheerleaders. Sally Arant was head basketball cheerleader with Teddy Weeks and David Kelly helping cheer the basketball players to victory. The biggest single event of the year was the junior- senior prom, with many smaller events added to make it an enjoyable year for everyone. William Keitt, Jr. Sherry Inabinet Bud Knight Brenda Hopkins Gene Inabinet David Kelly Several junior boys enjoy Coca-Colas at recess. 105 Juniors Sponsor Aubrey Millender Frederick Robinson Jimmy Sikes Junior Class Magazine Sales: (L. to R.) Mr. Ott, principal: Jane Alexander, high salesman: Carol Wienges, Martha Albergotti, Melba Stabler, Ramona Sigmon, and Claudette Inabinet. SECOND ROW: Bud Knight, Ken Westbury, and Rodney Saylor. Rodney Saylor Ramona Sigmon Danny Sikes Simpson Sikes Kathy Smith Brenda Spires 106 Turkey Raffle ' — Carol Weinges Ellen Wise Teddy Weeks Denver Lee Wright Carl Zeigler Ken Westbury Arlene Zeigler Some of the junior girls and boys listen to the Newberry College repre- sentative, Mr. Epting, on College Day. 107 Sophomores Are Active in Stanley Baston Steve Baston Deb Baughman Elnora Bonaparte Karen Bozard John Buyck Carroll Crim Gene Crim Gladys Crim Millie Etheredge Chris Fogle Andy Furtick Sadie Furtick Sally Furtick Judy Geiger Ashby Gressette Kenneth Hair Melvin Hart Kathy Heckle Tommy Hodge Tommy Huff Michael Inabinet Nancy Kaigler Norma Kellers Kristi Knight 108 Many Areas of S.M.H.S. Life Mr. Hiott shows his tenth grade English class the locale of a story they are reading. Delores Parler Kathy Parler Karen Robinson Elliot Rucker Wanda Sauls Sara Smith Rhonda Smoak Stephanie Stone Joe Tidwell Joanne Ulmer Pat Wannamaker Julian Wiles Sandra Wise Lena Wolfe Melinda Wolfe 109 Under New Law Freshmen Beverly Zeigler gets ready to make a free shot in one of the J-V games. Mary Blanche Albergotti Rose Mary Callahan Ginny Carroll Jeanette Carroll Phil Crider Woody Dent Lynn Dukes Wanda Dyches Hal Fair Wayne Grubbs Danny Haigler George Hair Debra Hildebrand Leonard Hill Robert Hutto Cliffy Inabinet Judy Jackson Cynthia James Mary Kaiser Jackie Keefe Ethel Livingston Wayne Mack Don McNeil no Must Earn Eighteen Credits Joanne Michael Ronnie Millender Thomas Murphy Gene Pauling Bill Phillips Kim Prickett Sarah Robinson Jonnette Rucker Ronnie Rucker Wayne Rucker William Smith Mary Smoak Stanley Spigner Patsy Spires Gwen Swails William Taber Joey Tomlinson Paul Wannamaker David Westbury Jack Whetstone Marilyn Wienges Dale Wilkes Ronnie Yelman Beverly Zeigler Lora Maude Able Eddie Allen Jimmy Arant David Banks Denny Baughman Leland Black Andy Brady Linda Buyck Darrell Cooper Ray Crider Bitsy Dent Deirdre Dent Joel Duke Dargan Etheredge Beverly Felton Marsha Feryus Donnie Fralick McKi Green Ronny Hair Sylvia Hair Johnny Hewitt Anne Huff Dianne Hutto Buttons Inabinet Deborah Inabinet Melody Inabinet Nova Jones Sammie Kirven Ginny Lowder Ned Nelson Huey Parler Donnie Porth Garry Porth Becky Prickett Reba Price Elaine Ray Sub-Freshmen Face New 112 Challenges in High School Bobbie Ann Rucker Brenda Rucker Terry Saylor Betty Shingler Marian Sigmon Yvonne Smoak Garry Spires Cindy Stone Danny Sturkie Bruce Thibault Debbie Ulmer Deborah Walling Win Anne Wannamaker Bert Weeks Xennie Weeks Lawrence Wienges Nell Wise Randy Wise One of the eighth grade boys helps Mrs. Brandenburg put up posters. 113 Co-operation in Buying COMMUNITY 114 115 FAIREY MOTOR COMPANY Dressed in their Sunday best, se- niors wait for their pictures to be taken. LYNCH JEWELERS Orangeburg, S. C. RENNEKER'S Orangeburg, S. C. SUTCLIFFE FURNITURE CO. Orangeburg, S. C. CLEO'S JEWELRY Orangeburg, S. C. HAT BOX Orangeburg, S. C. GENE DAVIS JEWELERS Orangeburg, S. C. GENE'S TEXACO St. Matthews, S. C. FARMERS' COOPERATIVE EXCHANGE North, S. C. B G DEPARTMENT STORE Orangeburg, S. C. 116 I CHEVROLET k Phone 874-3101 St. Matthews, South Carolina 29135 Something For Everyone Pakula Jewelry (as advertised in Seventeen) Pierced Pierced-look earrings Permanent flower arrangements, Ideas Favors for those special occasions. Phone: 874-5032 St. Matthews, South Carolina D. H. BANKS SON DUKES HARLEY FUNERAL HOME Esso Products Ice -Coal Serving This Area Grain Soybean Dealers Since 1896 BANKS FERTILIZERS, INC. HIGH GRADE FERTILIZERS Agricultural Chemicals Phone 874-5411 Orangeburg, South Carolina St. Matthews, S. C. ST. MATTHEWS TELEPHONE COMPANY CARTER FURNITURE COMPANY St. Matthews, South Carolina 29135 Phone 874-2561 St. Matthews, South Carolina 29135 117 THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME 29 Years of Continuous Service Ambulance Service Phone: 534-1241 Highway 301 Orangeburg, South Carolina COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY eo U. i PAT OFF. ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA WILLIAMS’ MUSIC LINETT AGENCY Magnovox Stereos Band General Insurance and T, V. 's Instruments Real Estate Everything in Music Tax Service 345 Russell, N. E. Phone: 874-5321 U8 Orangeburg, South Carolina St. Matthews, South Carolina TUCK A BUCK A DAY AWAY for your old age or for your children's educational needs through a Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Insured Savings Plan. Protect your family while you save with the same dollar. Start a plan at graduation. It is not expensive while you're young and healthy. Hopen1 6 days per week to serve you. At retirement some will be fishing and others will be wishing. Tuckabuckadayaway so you will be fishing. All lines of insurance for farmers. Ask about our Homeowners' Mortgage Disability Insurance BILLY DENT Southern Farm Bureau Service Agent CALHOUN PHARMACY TEASER ALBERGOTTI COMPANY Repre senting Palmetto State Life Insurance Co. L� jf. Phone: 874-4141 or 874-6311 NATIONAL SHOES 136 A P Shopping Center Phone: 874-2281 St. Matthews, South Carolina 29135 3 N T East Russell Street for ladies Orangeburg, South Carolina St. Matthews, South Carolina 29135 and their gentlemen at LIMEHOUSE 121 Russell, or Phone 534-5222 Orangeburg, S. C. PEARCE-YOUNG-ANGEL. COMPANY WHOLESALE FOOD DISTRIBUTORS FRESH - FROZEN - CANNED - DRIED 3895 Meeting Street Road Phone: 744-6221 Charleston Heights, South Carolina ONE HOUR “MARTINIZING” CRIDER’S RED WHITE St. Matthews, South Carolina The Most in Dry Cleaning Russell Street - Orangeburg, S. C. Charles Rhoad Bobby Bruner (Owners) FINLEY OFFICE SUPPLY Box 494, 299 Middleton Road Orangeburg, South Carolina Quality - Economy - Courtesy KNIGHT’S DRUG STORE Phone: 874-2345 St. Matthews, South Carolina THE GIFT SHOP POOLE’S Phone: 874-7401 St. Matthews, South Carolina CALHOUN MANUFACTURING COMPANY - $1. 00 Stores Phone: 874-5551 St. Matthews, South Carolina 120 Manufacturers of Beach Party St. Matthews, South Carolina Should you be an ENGINEER? Every year more and more young men and women graduate from South Carolina high schools. If is an event which poses this important question: What is the next step after graduation? If you are searching for the right career, and have an inquiring mind, an interest in math and want a satisfying life, a rewarding career in engineering can be yours. The time to start is now! Talk to your parents and school counselor today. SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTRIC GAS CO. CASH SAVINGS EH THE SMART PLACE TO G FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT! Railroad Avenue St. Matthews, S. C. 121 HICKLIN- MILLER COMPANY PEARLSTINE HARDWARE EDWARD'S The Stores of the Thrifty Local and Long Distance Hauling 159 Broughton Street Orangeburg, South Carolina SAVITZ DEPARTMENT STORE St. Matthews, South Carolina Phone: 874-5501 Phone: 874-4101 St. Matthews, South Carolina TOTS 'N TEENS Phone: 874-7011 St. Matthews, South Carolina WILLIAM’S JEWELERS Mary S. Knight models dress worn at Homecoming. Phone: 874-2832 St. Matthews, South Carolina Phone: 874-7911 St. Matthews, South Carolina J. W. SMOAK'S HARDWARE COMPANY Best in Bridal Gifts Orangeburg, South Carolina CITY DRY CLEANERS SHEP PEARLSTINE COMPANY Wholesale Grocers Phone: 874-2541 St. Matthews, South Carolina 122 Owner: Phone: Mr. Dixon Whetstone 874-4351 St. Matthews, South Carolina INABINET TELEVISION AND RADIO SERVICE BUYCK COTTON COMPANY WE’RE KNOWN FOR TV KNOW-HOW Phone 874-2821 St. Matthews, South Carolina 29135 DUKES’ BAR-B-QUE Orangeburg, South Carolina St. TREADAWAY MOTORS, INC. Sale and Service Phone 874-4411 Matthews, South Carolina 29135 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CAMERON U. S. Highway 301 North Orangeburg, South Carolina Phone: Cameron, 823-3101 South Carolina 123 TRI-COUNTY ELECTRIC CO-OP Phone 874-5101 St. Matthews, South Carolina ” '5 SOUTH CAROLINA NATIONAL BANK 'UTH CAROLINA Save at SCN and ask about our Insured COLLEGE BUDGET PLAN Phone 874-4041 St. Matthews, South Carolina Phone: 874-3881 Phone: 874-4791 St. Matthews, South Carolina GUESS HARDWARE COMPANY PAINT GUESS HARDWARE COLlIt John Deere Farm Equipment St. Matthews, South Carolina Phone: 874-2921 Keitt Hane, Sr. Bob Wimber iy Orangeburg, South Carolina 125 SOUTHERN SOYA Corporation of Cameron Manufacturers of Soybean Products Phone: 823-2211 Cameron, South Carolina West Bridge Street St. Matthews, South Carolina OTT’S GULF SERVICE Phone: 874-3641 ST. MATTHEWS SUPPLY COMPANY St. Matthews, South Carolina MOORER'S BARBER SHOP Sims Moorer, Owner Automotive parts and Accessories Phone: 874-5011 St. Matthews, South Carolina SMOKE GIN COMPANY Phone: 874-3661 St. Matthews, South Carolina Cameron, South Carolina JEAN’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone: 874-2331 St. Matthews, South Carolina MYERS SERVICE CENTER Dial 874-4211 Complete Auto Service St. Matthews, South Carolina W. GLADDEN SMOKE For a hairstyle that's in visit Insurance HERTA’S BEAUTY SHOP and Pure Products Phone: 874-7521 West Bridge Street St. Matthews, South Carolina 29135 Hwy. 601 Phone: 874-1224 GRUBB’S FURNITURE COMPANY Phone: 874-2521 St. Matthews, South Carolina WALKER OIL COMPANY W. A. Cartwright, Owner St. Matthews, South Carolina Phone: 874-4561 127 W. A. LIVINGSTON, INC. Wholesale merchandise Orangeburg, South Carolina ST. MATTHEWS MILLING COMPANY GRESSETTE MOTOR COMPANY Flour - Feed - Meal Your FORD Dealer Phone: 874-4171 St. Matthews, South Carolina St. Phone: 874-3041 Matthews, South Carolina BANK OF ORANGEBURG Full Service Bank Membe r of F. D. I. C. Phone: 874-6401 St. Matthews, South Carolina 128 Keep up with the Read. . . THE CALHOUN TIMES Your County Newspaper Job Printing of all Kinds Phone: 874-5131 St. Matthews, South Carolina SIKES’ ESSO HUMBLE rr St. Matthews, South Carolina COHEN’S We clothe the Family Phone: 874-3091 St. Matthews, South Carolina D. T. WANNAMAKER BATTERY COMPANY mB, 144 John C. Calhoun Drive, S. W. Phone: 534-5890 Orangeburg, South Carolina B S SERVICE CENTER — Phone: 874-4921 St. Matthews, South Carolina Compliments of AZALEA MEATS, INC. Orangeburg, South Carolina CLARK TIRE COMPANY Recapping Distributor of Dunlop Tires 844 John C. Calhoun Dr. Phone: 536-1335 Orangeburg, South Carolina 129 PALMETTO BAKING COMPANY Orangeburg, South Carolina L. B. Fogle Wholesale Distributors Orangeburg, South Carolina Houser Poultry Company, Inc. Poultry and Eggs Phone JE 4-6077 Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115 Orangeburg, South Carolina 130 A large crowd attended all football games of the SMHS Yellow Jackets. 131 PHILLIP'S SHOE STORE Shoes of fine quality Orangeburg, South Carolina On behalf of the business staff of the 1968 Saints' Scroll. I would like to extend my appre- ciation to the businessmen in this area who made it possible for us to publish a yearbook. Their loyal support enables us to wish them bus- iness prosperity in future years. For without their co-operation, the seniors would have to graduate with the lack of a special asset, the Saints' Scroll. We hope you enjoy the yearbook, now and in future years, as much as we have enjoyed preparing the advertising section for you. Please use our list of advertisers as a preference in your selection of services or products. The Advertising Staff Martha Yelman Advertising Manager Radio Station WWBD announces the outcome of the district playoff with Allendale. Student Index Lora Maude Able 112 Glenn Dale Crider 96 Martha Albergotti 104 Ray Crider 112 Mary Blanche Albergotti 110 Robert Crider 96 Jane Alexander 74, 83,104 Phil Crider 110 Eddie Allen 112 Carroll Crim 108 Jimmie Arant 112 Gene Crim 11,108 Sally Arant 63,104 Gladys Crim 108 Sam Arant 108 Carole Crook 15, 83, 96 Gene Bailey 108 Robbie DeMars 15,83, 98 Angeleer Baker 37,82,96 Bitsy Dent 112 Dave Banks 112 Deidre Dent 112 Stanley Baston 108 Mollie Kate Dent 98 Steve Baston 108 Woody Dent 110 Deb Baughman 108 Joel Duke 112 Denny Baughman 112 Lynn Duke 110 Lei and Black 112 Wanda Dyches 110 Elnora Bonaparte 108 Johnny Early 104 David Bozard 104 Dargan Etheredge 112 Elaine Bozard 104 Millie Etheredge 79,108 Jimmie Bozard 96 Hal Fair 110 Karen Bozard 108 Beverly Ann Felton 112 Andy Brady 112 Marsha Fergus 112 Charlotte Buyck 36, 82, 96 Clifton Fields 104 John Buyck 108 Chris Fogle 108 Linda Buyck 112 Donnie Fralick 112 Rose Mary Callahan 110 Andy Furtick 108 Benny Carroll 104 Patricia Furtick 11, 82,98 Ginny Carroll 110 Ronnie Furtick 48,98 Jeanette Carroll 110 Sadie Furtick 108 Gene Coker 8, 96 Sally Furtick 108 Darrell Cooper 112 Gloria Geiger 98 Stephanie Cooper 96 Judy Geiger 108 Beverly Crider 11,33, 36,54, 83, 96 McKi Green 112 Student Index Ashby Gressette 108 Wayne Grubb 110 Danny Haigler 110 George Hair 110 Kenneth Hair 108 Lynn Hair 98 Ronnie Hair 112 Melvin Hart 108 Kathy Heckle 108 Johnny HeWitt 112 Debra Hildebrand 110 Leonard Hill 110 George Hodge 105 Tommy Hodge 105,108 Brenda Hopkins 105 Anne Huff 112 Bo Huff 71,98,73 Tommy Huff 34,83,108 Diane Hutto 112 Jack Hutto 98 Rita Hutto 105 Robert Hutto 110 Buttons Inabinet 112 Claudette Inabinet 105 Cliffy Inabinet 110 Deborah Inabinet 112 Gene Inabinet 105 Melody Inabinet 112 Michael Inabinet 10,108 Pam Inabinet 13,33, 98 Sherry Inabinet 105 Judy Jackson 110 Cynthia James 110 Nova Ruth Jones 112 Nancy Kaigler 108 Mary Kaiser 110 Jackie Keefe 110 Julie Keefe 88. 99 William Keitt 105 Norma Kellers 108 David Kelly 33,68,105 Sammy Kirven 112 Bud Knight 74,78, 80,105 Kristi Knight 108 Bob Lake 106 Henry Larrymore 109 Ethel Livingston 110 Ginny Lowder 112 Dianne Lucas 99 Faye Mack 11,82,99 Glenn Mack 99 Idell Mack 99 Wayne Mack 110 Don McNeil 110 Joanne Michael 111 Aubrey Millender 106 Ronnie Millender 111 Thomas Murphy 111 Ned Nelson 112 Harry Ott 109 Mike Ott 53,101,99,73 Delores Parler 8,109 Huey Parler 112 Kathy Parler 109 Gene Pauling 111 Student Index Bill Phillips 111 Donnie Porth 112 Gary Porth 112 Becky Prickett 112 Bubby Prickett 48,49,51,71,99,57 Kim Prickett 111 Reba Prince 112 Elaine Ray 112 Steve Rahe 111 Randy Ridgeway 111 Cal Riley 113 Cliff Riley not pictured Jackie Riley 16,91 Pat Riley 111 Frederick Robinson 51,53,106,73 Karen Robinson 109 Sarah Robinson 111 Cathy Roof 113 Anna Rucker 14,72,74,75, 82,99 Bobbie Ann Rucker 113 Brenda Rucker 113 Diane Rucker 54,66,67,100 Elliott Rucker 109 Jimmie Rucker 100 Jonnette Rucker 111 Ronnie Rucker 111 Wayne Rucker 111 Wanda Sauls 109 Rodney Saylor 106 Terry Saylor 113 Betty Shingler 113 Marian Sigmon 113 Ramona Sigmon 83,106 Danny Sikes 106 Jimmie Sikes 106 Simpson Sikes 106 Kathy Smith 106 Sara Smith 109 Wayne Smith 109 William Smith 111 Cindy Smoak 69,100 Mary Smoak 63,111 Rhonda Smoak 109 Yvonne Smoak 113 Ronnie Spigner 48, 52,100 Stanley Spigner 111 Brenda Spires 106 Diane Spires 100 Gary Spires 113 Ray Spires 75,107 Patsy Spires 111 Freddie Stabler 49,50,70,100,57,73 Melba Stabler 12,107 Cindy Stone 113 Steffi Stone 109 Charles Stoudemire 100 Danny Sturkie 113 Madeline Stukie 55,80,100 Gwen Swails 111 Beth Taber 107 William Taber 111 Phil Taylor 107 Bruce Thibault 113 Joe Tidwell 109 Joey Tomlinson 111 Debbie Ulmer 113 134 Student Index Joanne Ulmer 109 Carl Zeigler 107 Tommy Ulmer 83,100 Deborah Walling 113 Pat Wannamaker 109 Paul Wannamaker 111 Win Ann Wannamaker Robert Wardlaw 113 83,101 Faculty Index Bert Weeks 113 Teddy Weeks 68,107 Mr. Alexander 39 Xennie Weeks 113 Mrs. Brandenburg 28,45 David Westbury 111 Mr. Creekmore 88 Ken Westbury 83,107 Mr. Culclasure 16,40,43,53,48 Jack Whetstone 111 Mrs. Crutchfield 36,44, 82 Carol Wienges 83,107 Mrs. Dean 40,43 Cathy Wienges 15,101,56 Mrs. Duke 31,33 Lawrence Wienges 113 Mr. Fogle (Maintenance) 42 Marilyn Wienges 67,111 Mr. Garris Julian Wiles 109 (Superintendent) 26 Dale Wilkes 75, 111 Mr. Hiott 31 Edwin Wilkes 8, 72,74,78,79, 80,89.101 Mrs. Livingston 43 Ellen Wise 107 Miss McKenzie 29,44,78 Nell Wise 113 Mrs. McLauchlin 32 Randy Wise 113 Mrs. Morris 30, 80 Rhonda Wise 101 Mrs. Nelson 32,92 Sandra Wise Lena Wolfe Melinda Wolfe Denver Lee Wright Martha Yelman 109 109 68, 69,109 107 83,101 Mrs. Oliver (Lunchroom Supervisor) 42 Mrs. Doris Ott (Secretary) 27,44 Mr. Thad Ott (Principal) 16,26.28,45,52 Mrs. Virginia On (Secretary) 27,44 Ronnie Yelman 111 Mr. Patterson 30 Alex Zeigler 8,101 Mrs. Prickett 41 Arlene Zeigler 107 Mr. Roquemore 34,53 Beverly Zeigler 111 Mrs. Wilkes 35 Epilogue The 1968 Saints' Scroll caught time and placed it on paper. As life went on, it captured some particle of the life of St. Matthews High School students and put it in writing and pic- tures. The staff of the 1968 Saints' Scroll wishes to thank each person who helped make 1968 a successful year at St. Matthews High School and to express its appreciation to those who helped in the publication of this book. Athletic Banquet (L. to R.) Ronnie Spigner, Best Offensive Lineman; Freddie Stabler, Best Defensive Back, Drummond Brandenburg Award; Mike Ott, Best Defensive Lineman; Bubby Prickett, Best Offensive Back, Coaches Award. The Yellow Jacket Booster Club entertained the athletes at S.M.H.S. and members of the club at the annual Athletic Banquet held in the school lunchroom on April 9, 1968. A delicious turkey supper with trimmings was served. The center- piece, made by the cheerleaders, of each table was a representation of dif- ferent sports at S.M.H.S. An arrange- ment of mums decorated the Speaker's table. Following the meal, Clemson Head Coach Frank Howard, introduced by Mr. Lawrence Gressette, a former Clemson player, gave a humorous as well as interesting talk. He pointed out that the young athletes of today are the builders of tomorrow. Immediately following his talk, trophies were pre- sented by the coaches and various members of the Booster Club. Each of the football cheerleaders was given a charm in appreciation of her service to the school and the team. (L. to R.) Cathy Wenges, Girls' Bas- ketball Award; Coach Howard, Clem- son; Edwin Wilkes, Boy's Basketball Award. RECIPIENTS OF COACHES' AWARD (L. to R.) Coach Culclasure, Bo Huff, Buddy Prickett, Assistant Coach Roquemore. Baseball Team Finishes FRONT ROW: Tommy Hodge, Manager; Joey Tomlinson, Sam Arant, Clifton Fields, Chris Fogle, Frederick Robin- son. MIDDLE ROW: Mike Ott, Bud Knight, William Taber, Harry Ott, Stanley Spigner. BACK ROW: Coach Roquemore, Jack Whetstone. Statistician; Ashby Gressett, Teddy Weeks, Freddie Stabler, Bubbie Prickett, Jimmie Bozard, Coach Culclasure. Successful Season Running fast, Jimmie Bozard makes it to third base before the ball does Putting power behind the ball, Teddy Weeks slams a triple against the Norway Pirates Coach Culclasure gives encouragement to the batter, as Stanley Spigner warms up Golf Team Work for Bud Knights concentrates on sinking the putt As Frederick Robinson and David Kelly look on. Bud Knight hopes to sink the putt Tommy Huff putts, as Sammie Kirven, Bubbie Prickett. and Ashby Gressette wait until their turn Professional Touch Frederick Robinson hopes for a good drive Removing the flag, David Kelly watches as Bud Knight chips onto the green May Freddie Stabler, May King, and Court await the arrival of the queen At the annual May Court festivities, Diane Rucker and Freddie Stabler reigned as Queen and King of the May. The gym was transformed into a royal court- yard filled with the first flowers of spring. Surround- ing the King and Queen were the attendants. The girls were adorned in lovely pastel colors. As the King and Queen were crowned, a feeling of royalty prevailed. Carol Wienges was Maid of Honor and two boys and girls from each class made up the court. An evening of entertainment was provided for the Court. This was composed of a number of talented young people singing and dancing. At the close of the entertainment the King and Queen and their Court formed a receiving line to greet the guests present at the gala affair. Serving as Master of Ceremonies for the entire evening was Student Body President, Edwin Wilkes. Diane Rucker and trainbearer enter the courtyard. Court Carol Wienges. Maid of Honor; Diane Rucker, Queen; and Freddie Stabler with flower girls, crown bearers, and bearers watch the entertainment presented for the May Queen and May King. Gym Comes Alive With Junior boys enjoy a glass of punch at the gazebo served by Karen Robinson. Servants for junior senior are elected by the juniors from members of the sophomore class THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE SOUND OF MUSIC was the destination of all those attend- ing this year's Junior-Senior Prom. The gym was transformed into majestical splendor. Passing through the entrance, a chalet complete with window boxes, and on through the garden strewn with moss and ivy, one could view the beautiful Austrian Alps across the back wall. Musi- cal notes, bordered with glitter, hung from the ceiling. Miniature split logs, into which lighted can- dles were placed, made up the centerpiece of the red checked tableclothed tables. A dinner was served buffet style and punch was served from a gazebo. The gazebo, located in the center of the gym, was sur- rounded by a low ivy-covered fence. Dressed as authentic Austrians, the servants provided entertain- ment for the Juniors and their guests late in the evening. Music was provided by the Seven Souls. Martha Albergotti and Phil Taylor and others demonstrate some of the new dances. Band Concert and Art Festival Are Spring Events Ray Spires stands for a solo as the band plays for May Court. Mrs. Duke and members of the Art class dis- play some of their work at the Art Festival. (L. to R.) Mrs. Duke, Sarah Robinson, Pat Riley, David Kelley, Cindy Smoak, Beverly Cuder Students and friends enjoy the refreshments and art work at the spring band concert and Art Festival Annuals Arrive, Finally! Pam Inabinet and Anna Rucker sign annuals at the annual-signing party. Rodney Saylor and Phil Taylor Jane Alexander and Marian Sig- Signing an annual requires thought discuss a page in annual mon hold their annuals ready to for just the right word sign. Class Day Is T.V. Special Lyn Hair and Alex Zeigler sing a popular song. Carole Crook and Bubby Prickett. Perfect Babies are accompanied by their nurse, Stephie Cooper. Guests an the Merv De Mars show, (L. to R.) Beverly Cuder, Robert Wardlaw, Gloria Geiger, Dianne Lucas. Charlotte Buyck and Faye Mack take notes as Ronnie Spigner gives his farewell address. Summer Brings Graduation and Girls’ and Boys’ State Senior girls gather by the side of the school building. Cindy seems to be very thoughtful about her solo, while others straighten their caps and talk to friends Delegates to Boys' and Girls' State are selected by the fac- ulty from leaders in the junior class. This year's delegates were Ken Westbury, Melba Stabler, Carol Wienges, and Bud Knight, Boys' Staters went to the Citadel and Girl Staters to Carolina where they learned about the processes of government and participated in elections for city, county, and state offices. Bubby Prickett and Bo Huff enter the auditorium for the graduation exercises. Forty-One Graduate Seniors hold diplomas in hands before the recessional. n May 30, 1968 Dr. Huff hands Lyn Hair his diploma Ronnie Spigner and Angeleer Baker march out of the auditorium after receiving their diplomas Martha Yelman, Bubby Prickett, Carole Crook, Freddie Stabler wait as Made- line Sturkie receives her diploma from Dr. Huff. Mr. Ott stands with Dr. Huff. Graduation Exercises With mixed emotions, forty-one seniors marched into the auditorium for the last time as a class. Their longtime dream was now a reality. After the presentation of the flag and singing of the National Anthem, Salutatorian Gene Coker gave his ad- dress. Giving a brief history of the past school year and highlighting the seniors, was the content of Honor Grad- uate Edwin Wilkes' speech. Anna Rucker issued the final farewell in her valedictory speech. Vocational as well as scholastic achievement was given recognition. Glenn Mack and Diane Rucker re- ceived awards in Vocational Agriculture and Home Economics. Charlotte Buyck was awarded the Business Award. Cathy Wienges and Bubby Prickett were pre- sented the I Dare You Awards. Gene Inabinet, a rising senior, was recipient of the D.A.R. American History Award. Also receiving recognition were the bus drivers. Dr. F. R. Huff presented the diplomas and the audience then rose and sang the Alma Mater. With tears in their eyes and triumph written across their faces, the forty-two young men and women marched out of the auditorium to face the world—days spent in the halls and classrooms of S. M. H. S. as stu- dents were now to become only memories. Edwin Wilkes, Honor Graduate, and Gene Coker, Salutatorian, speak at graduation exercises. Marshalls at graduation are juniors having an average of 90 or above for three years. Marshalls were (1. to r.) Ray Spires, Bud Knight, Carol Wienges, Ken Westbury, Phil Taylor, Gene Inabinet, Melba Stabler