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

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Seniors5 Last Stand As Holly Craven, Homecoming queen is escorted around the field, No. 64 Benjamin McNeil watches with interst. Coming Home “And the 1983 Mock Homecoming Queen is . . . Tim ‘Short Stuff’ Benson!” What a Night that was! At the homecoming bonfire, sponsored by the senior class, several audacious guys pulled out their Mom’s high heels and frilly dresses. With a little blush and a touch of lipstick they were ready to compete for the title of Miss Homecoming ’83. These glamorous contes- tants were escorted around the bonfire so they could ‘‘strut their stuff.” Although there was some stiff compe- tition from “Swivel Hips” Mi- ley and “Knock Out” Den- nis, the crown was rightfully given to ‘Short Stuff’ Ben- son. All the laughs were put aside as the boys were sepa- rated from the girls on Home- coming Night. Five senior girls vied for the prestigious title of Homecoming Queen 1983. The Queen was cho- sen by the senior football players. At half-time the girls were escorted onto the field after which Principal Mack Jones announced the senior Bulldogs’ choice. “And Miss Homecoming ’83 is . . . Holly Craven.” Holly was driven around the field with tears of sadness and joy in her eyes for this was her last stand—a night all seniors would long remember. Students and teachers huddle around this popular hot spot—the blazing bonfire. 1983 Mock Homecoming Queen ‘Short Stuff’ Benson and his es- cort Francis Suggs smile boastfully as Jimmy ‘Buxom’ Beach and Faye Barwick look on jealously. These lovely ladies are trying to get rid of the butterflies. They are: Donnie Avant, Bubbie Dennis, Cliff Warren, Brian Moore, Tim Benson, Jimmy Beach, and Ray Bell. 12 Homecoming

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Shannon Martin and Andy Harri- son converse at the reception held for the Bulldogs before the State game. Anticipating State Anticipation; It’s worth the wait! Spirit was the word to describe the pep rallies and other activities that involved the student body. Not only were the students in- volved but also the faculty and ad- ministration. Mr. Jarvis made the pep rallies much more interesting. Mrs. Rhode was always there when someone needed an encour- aging word to make them feel sure about the upcoming game. Mr. Jones kept his promise by doing a push-up for every point the foot- ball team scored the previous week. The Spirit Club was given a lot of recognition for helping with the activities that got people into the spirit. Spirit Club members hung various signs around the school to help boost the moral of the victori- ous Bulldogs. Every Friday morning students bombarded the central office to get a Bulldog paw on their face. Some students even went to the extent of getting their entire face painted half blue and half white. Spirit proved to be the key that made the football season so suc- cessful. Even the Bulldogs, them- selves agreed. Wylie Ellis, line- backer, said, “The pep rallies will always be remembered with fond- ness because everyone seemed to have a sense of pride for our school.’’ The Bulldogs pulled through and proved that they were the best. In the midst of a spirited pep ral- ly, Mr. Jones, keeping his promise to match the football team's score with push-ups. demonstrates his strength Sonya Fryar is seen in the central office getting a paw before the game. Anticipating State 11

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Holly Craven, Miss Homecoming and her escort John Hydrick, give the camera a quick smile. The contestants for Homecom- ing Queen: Stephanie McMillon, Shirley Fields, Lori Maddox, Sharon Fishburne, and Holly Craven. Homecoming 13