Wade Hampton Academy - Rebel Yearbook (Orangeburg, SC)

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I. Kindergarten Indians' perform ceremo- nial rain dance at graduation. 2. Pilgrims Brad Sanders. Bryan Suggs, and Lang Reese prepare to sing their song of tribute. 3. The Children Around the World join together to sing the closing song. £ 127

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I 1. Valedictorian Greg Powell addresses his fel- low classmates, parents, and visitors. 2 2. Administrative Assistant Mr. L. R. Conner; Rhude Cherry, class president; Bill Spiers, salu- tetorian and class vice-president: Stephen Hai- gler. secretary; Lynn Blanton, treasurer; Greg Powell, valedictorian; and Mr. Xennie Weeks await the recessional. 3. Graduate Sheila Garrick receives her dip- loma and a handshake from Mr. L. R. Connor. Lower School Gradua tions Mark New Beginning Kindergartners presented for th graduation a program based on i theme. Children Around the Worl Among the groups represented w« Indians, Pilgrims, Orientals, a Dutch. Graduation tor both grot marked a new beginning. As graduation drew nearer, excite- ment grew among the sixth graders. The sixth graders eagerly anticipated their becoming members of the Upper School. Mr. Connor presented the diplomas to the sixth grade gradu- ates at their exercises. 126

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All year the seniors had eagerly awaited graduation, and the com- mencement exercises finally came on the night of June 2, 1978. Earlier in the week. Baccalaureate services were held in the McAlister Auditorium with 128 Graduation Terminates The Seniors' High School Years guest speaker Reverend Ronald Pres- ley, who challenged the Wade Hamp- ton graduates. Seventy-four seniors, ten who graduated in only eleven years, were presented their hard- earned diplomas. Major General James A. Grimsley, Jr., delivered a message to the sen- iors. Valedictorian Jeff Keller, Saluta- torian Cheryl Haigler, and recipient of the Tommy Wannamaker award, Fran Mixson, also gave speeches.