Wade Hampton Academy - Rebel Yearbook (Orangeburg, SC)

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Lower School Graduations Are Steps Forward On June 2, 1979, eighty-four sixth graders were promoted to the sev- enth grade. Mr, L, R. Connor pre- sided over the ceremony. Graduation marked the end of Lower School life and the beginning of a new life in Upper School. Kindergartners were excited about their graduation and looked forward to becoming first graders. Graduation displayed the achievements of the students. Roth groups happily received their hard-earned diplomas, and they awaited their future. J- 177

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1. Sixth graders Ray Coker and Mike Cone sol- emnly think of what it will be like in the Upper School 2. Kindergartner Claire Ulmer receives her diploma from Mr. Weyland Burns. 3. Indians in their festive costumes perform a traditional rain dance. J. 176

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 Sail On Encourages Homecoming Spirit The Homecoming theme this year was “Sail On ’ Rain failed to damper the spirit and excitement of the eve- ning as Mr. Burns crowned Mandy Bowman the Homecoming Queen. Mary Kate Evans was namea Maid of Honor. Kathy Taylor and Kitty Hawkins served as the attend- ants. The highligt of the event was the presentation of the Queen and her court on the Homecoming float, depicting the theme ”Sail On.’ J 178 1. ’79 Homecoming: (Top row) Talley Culcla- sure, Mary Kate Evans, Mandy Bowman, Rich- ard Bozard, Kathy Taylor, Greg Antley, Kitty Hawkins, John Gray; Dave Amaker, Lawrence Ray, Jimmy Richardson, Thom Stone, Ralph Faulting, Wesley Kemmerlin, Archie Maddox, Dennis Rhoad, Buster Way, Joe Edenfield, Bill Spiers; Danny Fogle, Gay Turner, Donna Hai- gler, Gregg Frierson, Tina Griffin, Mary Jo Myers, Sonya Arant, Cheri Brown, Debbie Haigler, Amy Agnew, Cindy King, Mary Paige Hutto, Anne Dahlgren, Karen Hudson, Cindy Love, Cheryl Carson, and Lee Fersner. 2, Students work after school to prepare the float for the festivities at half-time. 2.