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

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Plans for leaving the prom and heading for Edisto are being made by Todd Osteen, Kate Landess, Beth Hiott and Alan Landess. Finally makingittothe photogra- pher after standing in the picture line for hours is Kim Risher with Kenny Williams. As Frankie Thompson and Debra Mixson arrive at the prom, they receive a picture time and memory book. Prom 19

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Puttin’ on the Ritz A night long remembered A glass of punch between dances is all it takes to keep Walker Moore, Holly Craven, Joan Broach, William Stone, Diane Bell, Alan Floyd, Ber- nard Walker, and Teresa Smith smil- ing. Girls spent weeks in the malls trying to find that extra-special dress, hours choosing the right hairstyle and months finding the perfect date. Some girls even went on fad diets to fit into skimpy gowns. Guys had the responsibility of picking out a nice coursage and ordering a tuxedo that wouldn’t be too small and matches his date’s dress. Students from Mrs. Zielke’s and Mr. Smoak’s art classes and other volunteers decorated the gym. Blue streamers were draped and silver stars dangled from the ceiling, murals were hung on the walls, a bridge was set up and a fountain was con- structed on the gym floor. All of this planning made the prom a special event for juniors and seniors. “I thought the prom was terrific! The decora- tions were beautiful and the band was great,” said Brian Moorer. Just being with that special person made the prom great for some. “I was pleased with the dance since my girl- friend, Hanna, from Raleigh, NC was able to attend,” said Benjy McCoy. Students will remember the goldfish quietly dumped into the fountain, romantic slow dances and the long picture line. 18 Prom

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After the Prom A weekend dream Preparations for sun bathing are complex as Heather Rash folds her shorts, Sherry Cummings tries to rid herself of sand gnats, Laura Bell shakes sand from her purse, Bart Carter checks the tunes, and Kelley O’Connor adjusts her camera. “We’d been looking forward to it all year,” said Rolfe Martin. He was referring to the tradition of going to Edisto Beach after the prom. Groups of friends rented beach houses and con- dos months in advance for the weekend of April 6. Juniors and seniors cut school Friday to move into their houses and get some sun before the big night. After the prom, dates went home to change, grabbed their duffel bags and headed for Edisto Beach. Everyone was at the beach by 2:00 a.m. Friends sat up talking about the prom and planned activities for the next two days. Many never made it to bed Friday night. Students were up by 7:00 Saturday morning ready to bask in the sun. The partying had begun and didn’t quit until Sunday afternoon. Saturday night friends wan- dered from house to house to socialize, snack and dance. Sunday was spent cleaning up the house and packing. Jen- nie Padgett and friends were so tired they had to hire a maid to clean their house. Students left the beach sun- burned and tired, but as Heather Rash put it, “It was filled with excitement.’’ Tired from playing volleyball, Garrett Carter rests for awhile. 20 Prom