Union High School - Gleam Yearbook (Union, SC)

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Homerooms Becomes Daily Chore For Seniors Voting in homeroom got to be a regular thing for seniors this year. It seemed that almost every morning there was something to vote on. Senior Superlatives, Senior of the Month, King and Queen of Hearts, King Teen, Miss Hi Miss, D. A. R. Girl: these were outstand- ing choices to be made by the senior class through balloting. ' Not only was homeroom the place of voting, but also it was the place where many decisions concerning activi- ties of the class were made. In their five separate home- room groups, rather than in general class meetings, the senior business was carried on. It was homeroom groups that toured Monarch Mills early in the fall. They were divided into small units upon arrival. Each unit had a guide to point out and explain how cotton to be manufactured into cloth was cleaned, processed, and inspected. After the tour of the plant, refreshments were served in the millis main office. The trip, which lasted about two hours, was given to help seniors have a better understanding of the textile indus- try in Union County. On December 3, as many seniors as wished to do so, went to the University of South Carolina to see the Carolina vs. Virginia football game as guest of the Uni- versity. These were given a tour of the University and were served lunch in the Russell House, the Universityis student center. Perhaps these seniors are voting for Senior-of-the-Month during during the year. They are Madison, Margie, Stanley, Dickie, Jack, their homeroom period, the time used for the casting of ballots Shirley, Barbara, C. T., Sally, Janice, Harold, and Ruth.

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Balloting In Jack Warren Greene 115 Fant Lane National Honor Society 4, Beta club 4, president 4, Block U club 3, Football 3, 2, Basketball 3, 2, 1, Track 4, 3, Math club 4, Psychology club 4, junior Rotarian, Iunior play, Blazer club 3, Glee club 3, 2, Homeroom officer 2. Madison Clifford Greene 702 North Pinckney Math club 4, Psychology club 4, English Book club 4, Speech club 4, 3, treasurer 3, Band 4, 3, 2, 1, Senior officer 4, T 81 I club 1. Margie Anne Greene Route 5 Band 4, 3, 2, 1, Head majorette 4, Psychology club 4, Young Stenogs club 4, Bus Drivers club 4, 3, Hi-Life staff 1, Homeroom ohficer 3, 2, 1, Miss Union Hi contest, Semi-Finals for Homecoming Queen. Janice Hope Gregory 106 Harris Street Young Stenogs club 4, treasurer 4, Psychology club 3, Glee club 3, 2, 1, Homeroom oHicer 3, Hi-Life staff 2, M. Y. F. secretary-treasurer. Sally Kell Haas 102 Walker Heights Basketball 4. 3. 2, 1, Sans Souci 4, Math club 4: English Book club 4, Senior play 4, Block U club 4, 8, 2, GLEAM staff 3, Psychology club 3. Barbara Marie Hall 205 Hicks Street Future Teachers club 4, Psychology club 4, Senior play 4, Young Stenogs club 4, Bus Drivers club 4, 3, Library club 3, 2, Drivers Education club 2, president, Bus Driver of the Month 3, Student secretary 4, Junior play 3. Ruth Ham 1200 South Pinckney Street Shirley Mae, Ham 1200 South Pinckney Street Glee club 1, Sunday school class secretary. Harold Eugene Harris Route 3 T 8: 1 club 4, 3, 2, 1, Psychology club 4, Block U club 4, Baseball 3, Football 2, l. C. T. Hart Route 5 T at I club 4, 3, 2, 1. Stanley Morris Hembree 215 Hillcrest Drive National Honor Society 4, Beta club 4, 3, Futurians club 4, 3, Blazer club 4, S, Bus Drivers club 4, 3, 2, Psychology club 4, Math club 4, Track 4, 3, Block U club 4, T 81 1 club 3, Football lg Junior Rotarian. Richard H. Hester, Jr. 105 West South Street Cheerleader 4, 3, Block U club 4, Psychology club 4, Math club 4, Junior play 3, T 81 l club 1.

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Seniors Enjo Homeroorn Parties lust Before Potato chips, soda pop, cookies, and the singing of jingle Bells at homeroom gatherings out-distanced study- ing on Friday, December 16, the day school closed for the Christmas holidays. Teachers tried to hold down excitement and proceed as though it were a regular school day, but the proverbial Christmas spirit Was in the air, and suppressed excitement had its way. A special double-assembly program, at which the sen- ior band played and the audience was invited to sing, did give an approved outlet to soaring spirits. At last came 2:35 and the ringing of the dismissal bell. Merry Christmasesv were exchanged, and hurrying steps soon emptied buildings and grounds. Some Went to jobs already secured in local stores. Others hastened home- Ward to address Christmas cards, or Wrap gifts, or help decorate a Christmas tree or front door. Later, the singing of carols at churches around town became a holiday event. Snowy Weather on Christmas eve prevented the usual carolling around a deodara tree on the lawn of Grace Methodist church, decorated by the City of Union. Partying and dancing punctuated the period. Among the big eventsl' was a winter ball, given by Union High girls at the Veteranis Memorial park, and a dance spon- sored by Union,s Clemson club, featuring the Tigertones, an instrumental group from Clemson College. The 17-day holiday ended Tuesday, January 3. Then came the return to school to prepare for mid-term exams. With all homerooms festively decorated for Christmas time, parties refreshments while chatting and singing are Susan, Ruth, Frances, ended the last day of school before Christmas holidays. Enjoying Brenda, Mary Ann, Tommy, Vance, Wilbur, Wayne, Sandy, Alice. 46 l