Union High School - Gleam Yearbook (Union, SC)

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JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS AND SPONSOR. Kathleen Berry, president, Miss Beaty, sponsor, joe Lawson, vice-president, Jean Hyder, secretary, and Paul Whitener, treasurer-are admiring the luniors Take Tests In Of the 1,050 students at Union High, 151 of them are juniors. Only two of their subjects, English and Ameri- can history, were required. For the other two electives, they could choose from French, chemistry, geometry, shorthand, typing, and others. In the fall every junior took an I. test, which was offered by the guidance department. The purpose of this was to show the teachers the I. of each junior. The juniors themselves were not informed of their intelligence quotient. In the spring some of the juniors who had a high scho- lastic average took the National Merit examination. This was to help determine their knowledge and ability in comparison with other junior students throughout the entire nation. souvenirs which Miss Beaty has gathered on her trips to Europe. Many such informal meetings were held to discuss the problems and activities of the junior class. This is in Miss Beatys room. all To Determine 1. Two juniors were student body oflicers. They filled the offices of secretary and treasurer. Also two of the juniors were cheerleaders, and a greater part of the Av football team and the first string boys' basketball team consisted of juniors. This year Miss Hopeis fifth period English class formed a new club, The American Literature club. Its purpose was to make literature classes more interesting by having panel discussions and other activities that made studying and learning more appealing to students. Some of the juniors were initiated into such clubs as the Beta club, National Honor Society, and the Quill and Scroll. To become a member of one of these clubs was quite an honor for top-ranking juniors.

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Senior Officers And ponsors Make Big Plans Both the senior homeroom teachers and the specially designated senior sponsor were busy most of the year promoting, planning, and supervising senior activities. It Was the responsibility of Mrs. Kirby, Miss Robinson, Mrs. Warr, Miss Brown, and Mrs. Lamb, sponsor, to see to it that all duties were divided among themselves. Eachl was responsible for several important events. Among the activities, was the program of graduation. The teachers made sure that every senior who was accredited was capped and gowned and had ordered invitations if he so desired. They made the necessary arrangements for the Baccalaureate service and for the Graduation exercises. SENIOR CLASS OFFICEFS AND SPONSOR. Sandy Hughes, president, Mrs. Lamb, sponsor, Ann Spears, secretary, and Frances Lawson, treasurer are consulting the calendar regarding special The sponsor, working along with the other four teach- ers, saw to it that Miss Hi Miss, the D. A. R. Good Citi- zen, and King-Teen were duly elected. They also made sure that the selection of the Furman Scholarsi' and of the Iunior Rotarians took place. With one in charge of each activity, these teachers made all plans for the Prom, the Easter Parade, the Re- ligious Easter program, and the Senior assembly. They also served as advisers to the individual seniors who needed help with regard to contests and scholarships which were available to them. To the senior, these teachers were persons Whom they could talk to about any problem they had concerning their high school life. dates in the Senior year. They are wondering if a Ring ceremoney might be included. John Cochran, vice-president, was absent be- cause of a football injury, when the picture was taken.

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Juniors Having High Scholarship Averages Test Janice Adams Stanley Adams Shirby Alexander Betsy Anderson Kay Bailey Larry Bailey Carl Baker Bruce Barnado Linda Bates Kathleen Berry Elaine Billings Holmes Bishop Terry Blackwell Caridad Bravo Beverly Cain Earl Coleman Gene Comer Donnie Crocker Keith Crocker Ann Cudd Chuck Drier Marie Estes Stokes F elder Caroline Floyd Gene Fowler Hettie Fowler Marvin F ullbright Toni Gallman Mike Godshall Rosie Godshall Billy Gonce Anita Gowan Bill Graham Jerry Gregory Jerry T. Gregory Judy Guinn Penny Hecht Carolyn Hembree Errol Hicks Kaye Hicks