Union High School - Gleam Yearbook (Union, SC)

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Seniors Find Time For Fun Despite Workfilled Parents and teachers often expressed concern over the fact that teen-agersv as well as most adults had too many obligations. But no matter how pressing the sched- ule, the school year was interspersed with many oppor- tunities for fun and relaxation. Parties and little get-togethers dotted the calendar. Relaxing before the MTV, with friends, and enjoying soft drinks and crackers or potato chips with some tasty dip,,' become a favorite pastime. Between-season weekends brought shopping sprees, sometimes to nearby cities, as well as often in Union stores. Sweaters were a high-ranking fad. Perry Como's', for the boys, and matching skirts and sweaters for the girls, were at an all-time high in popularity. Outstanding motion pictures appeared in Union and in nearby Spartanburg. Among them were Spartacus, and Ben-Hurf, Spartanburg also became the center for bowling enthusiasts, and a new bowling alley there was a favorite place for students to go on dates. Mid-winter snow and sleet afforded a novel type of entertainment in Union in the Deep South-sledding. During the few days of icy weather, manufactured sleds and home-made slides quickly appeared on the slopes of Veterans Park and in many a big backyard. The end of school brought beach parties and summer jobs. Many of Union High's own flocked to Ocean Drive and to other South Carolina beaches, to participate in summer fun and frolic. The sun and the surf afforded welcomed relief from nine months of hard work at school. Cotton candy, candy apples, and midway rides make school day Lee, Thomas, Karen, Lois, Peggy, jean, Ann, and Amelia are at the fair one of the highlights of the seniors' year. Here Cora doing the midway. Next, they will visit the many exhibits. L

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y ln Gym Yields Needed Information To Seniors Seniors began to feel like seniors on October 12, Col- lege day. It was then that they reported tothe gymnasium to meet representatives from the colleges of South Caro- lina and to be given full information about any in which they were interested. Wofford College, the University of South Carolina, Clemson, Winthrop, Converse, Limestone, Columbia Col- lege, Newberry, Furman University, Presbyterian Col- lege, Spartanburg junior and North Greenville-all were there to tell about college courses, college expenses, college life. Business schools were also on hand through their representatives. Brochures were handed out, college yearbooks were in evidence, name lists were compiled, requests for ap- plication blanks were made. Following College day, some seniors began to discuss with guidance counselors the possibility of securing scholarships. Many were available to deserving students, and applications for them went forward. Among these were the Elkis scholarships for leadership and character. General Motors, the Ford Foundation and General Elec- trical made tempting scholarships available. These were in addition to the many offered by practically every college. Scholarships were awarded to seniors on awards day during assembly. On this program in assembly, just be- fore the close of school, other awards were also made. Among them were the bus drivers bonus to all bus drivers who had driven a suflicient number of days. And two history awards, the Woodmen of the World United States History Awards and the Current Events award, were made. Seniors showed special interest in the University of South Carolina Bobby, Sandy, fstandingl Joyce, Gene, Iudy, Mulloy, Harriet, and on College Day. This group includes Cseatedb Margaret, Jeanette, Becky. They are trying to make a very important decision. 4

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-N 3 Afternoons Brenda Faye Boulware 208 Arthur Boulevard Young Stenogs club 43 Psychology club 4. Jerri Rebecca Bradburn 114 Bowling Avenue Hi-Life staff 4, 3, 23 Latin club 4, 3, 2, 13 Home- room officer 4, 33 Young Stenogs club 43 Psychology club 43 Miss Union Hi contest 33 Library club 2, 13 Church organist and pianist. Roberta Ann Brannon 121 College Street Young Stenogs club 43 Psychology club 43 Sunday school officer. Lois Marie Brewington Buffalo Young Stenogs club 4g Beta club 4, S, Library club 2. Barbara Elaine Brown Buffalo Psychology club 43 Speech club 43 Bus Drivers club 43 Senior play usher 43 Vice-president of Sun- day school classg Secretary of Young Peoples Union. Bobbie jean Brown Buffalo Band 4, 3, 2, 1, platoon sergeant 43 Blazer club 4, 33 Psychology club 43 Math Club 43 4-H club 3, 2, 13 Assistant church pianist. Peggy Ioretta Brown 202 Third Avenue Young Stenogs club 43 Psychology club 43 Youth president Union Baptist Association. Karen Lynn Cagle Route 2 National Honor Society 43 Beta club 4, 33 Young Stenogs club 4, vice-president 43 Psychology club 43 Dressrnaking contest 4, 3, 23 President of M. Y. F. Cora Lee Cathcart Buffalo Young Stenogs club 43 Dressmaking contest 4, 33 Bus Drivers club 4. john Wade Cochran 205 Park Drive Football 4, 3, 2, 13 Track 4, 33 Block U club 4, 33 Class oft-icer 43 English Book club 4, treasurer 43 Math club 4, vice-president 43 Homeroom officer 33 T or 1 club 13 Junior llotarian. Amelia Ann Cody Route 5 Speech club 43 Psychology club 43 English Book club 43 Library club 4, 23 Senior play 43 Trans- ferred from Robinson High School, San Juan, Pirertg Rico3 Chorus 33 School paper 33 School Pay - Thomas Cody 104 Hicks Street Psychology club 4.