Walterboro High School - Paw Print / Lair Yearbook (Walterboro, SC)

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A First Class Act Though the faculty, classmates and routine were basically the same, graphically painted hallways, clean classrooms, and central air condi- tioning incorporated feelings of fresh starts for all. Being in a brand new eight mil- lion dollar high school was some- thing that most of the students had not experienced before. Seeing the new high school for the first time just totally freaked me out!” excla- mied Senior Lisa Sisk. To me, it looked like a big shopping mall, expressed Jannet Scott. The appearence was not the only thing that made students proud of the new school. The 158 member Band of Blue placed first in State Competition; senior Ken Clark scored 1300 on the SAT, one of the highest scores ever made; defensive tackle Tony Stephens was chosen to play at the Shrine Bowl; the per- forming Chorus had seven people to make Honors All-State—Tony Jones, Elizabeth Belcher, Deneen Green, Mike Carter, Evon Robin- son, Bert Crosby and Steve Hanna; football season came to a close with a victory over Burke 40-0; Rhonda Jones was crowned Home- coming Queen. It was not only that students had broken records or won certain awards that made the school year memorable; It was also the spirit- filled pep rallies, the hard fought wins and the graceful losses, or maybe just a friendly smile from someone at the end of a rough day. During the approximate two and one-half years wait, everyone had his own thoughts, opinions, and ideas about the new school. Now that we have finally moved in, we knew that our building, people, spirit and accomplishments made us a First Class Act! Presenting the 1982-1983 Home- coming Queen crown to Rhonda Jones is Principal Mack Jones. 4 Prologue

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Altogether First Class The thought of bringing together two schools in a new facility brought doubts to parents, faculty and students that concerned disipline, space and re- lationships. After all, management of 1746 students would not be an easy job. Freshmen, as well as Seniors, were learning their way around campus. Friendly smiles and Where am I? faces were common sights for the first few weeks of school. From then on, knowing where to go just seemed to come naturally. Along with a new facility came new changes. Instead of one regular lunch, students could choose from salad bar, regular lunch, short order, and ala carte items. Rules on chewing gum, smoking, driving to vocational school and car stickers were also imposed. '1 think that most of the rules are pretty fair, but some are just plain ridicu- lous! , said sophomore Deborah Campbell. Through a wide variety of offered courses, a 15,000 volume library, and an extended guidance program, educa- tional opportunities were better than ever. Sophomore Karen Francis said, Educational opportunities here will make it easier for me to study comput- er programming when I go to college”. During the year, more changes were made through trial and error, and the doubts soon disappeared making the school year A First Class Act. With grace and ease Cathy Hickman congratu- lates a smiling and tearful Renee Baker, while Principal Mack Jones gives the new Miss W.H.S. a hug. Prologue 3

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 We need another foot for the first down! motions Coach Gyles Hall. With smiles on their faces and pride in their hearts the Band of Blue accepted this token of appreciation and achievement from the City of Waiterboro. A puzzled quaterback, Mike Hardee, looks at coach Steve Carter for the answer. Raising the American Flag before school starts is Laura Bell. Students find that the commons area is a gathering place for eating, talking, and relax- ing. Prologue 5