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

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LYNETTE BURGESS, Laquardia North, Tonnia Johnson, Timothy Harrison, Felichia Martin, Toby Williams, Sonya Walling, Bennie Rowe, Kellye Whitaker, Kevin Whitaker, Varsha Williams, and Rodney Nesbitt look on as Richie Wood escorts Kim Hendricks. A Night to Remember Senior football players, cheerleaders, and band members made their final home performance at the Homecoming game on November 1. Before the game, senior football players and senior cheerleaders were escorted onto the field by their sponsors. Greg McDonald, the only re- turning varsity player of the 83-84 Lower State Championship team, commented on Homecoming, “The homecoming game was just one of the re- wards for sacrificing my time, energy, and money in football. Being a senior this year made Home- coming extra special to me. It was my first chance to be recognized in public as a senior. I really looked forward to that night,'’ he continued, “and l5m sure that the juniors are looking forward to Homecoming '86. That will be their night! After a great half-time performance by the Band of Blue, homecoming candidates were escorted onto the field. With anticipation, they awaited the announcement of the homecoming queen. Kim Hendricks, escorted by Richie Wood, was crowned Homecoming Queen 1985 by Principal Mack Jones. “It made me really feel good that the football players actually thought enough of me to pick me as Homecoming Queen, stated Kim exuberantly. I know it was tough for the senior football players to choose the Queen, because all of the candi- dates were equal in every way. I always wished that when I became a Senior I could be part of the Homecoming Court. I was really excited about be- ing Homecoming Queen. I’ll always remember the fact that the other candidates hugged me. Then, I knew I had their approval, too, and that made me feel special. Following a 25-0 victory over Georgetown, a homecoming dance was held in the WHS com- mons area. Approximately 350 students attended. The senior class was responsible for organizing and decorating. THINKING ABOUT the Homecoming game and enjoying the festivities, Greg McDonald and Leslie Burgess proceed across the field. Homecoming

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TINA CHAPMAN and Victor Jones dance the night away with Crazy Mundy and Candyman, the D.J.’s of the Home- coming Dance. Homecoming has always been a highlight of the senior year. Seniors look forward not only to the game but to the festivities. Mrs. Annette Johnson served as advisor for the tenth year. She began preparation for Homecoming 1985 two weeks prior to the date. Her re- sponsibilities included preparing and tally- ing the Homecoming Queen ballots. She co- ordinated all the half-time activities including the presentation of the football players and their sponsors as well as the crowning ceremonies. Mrs. Johnson orga- nized these activities without extra assis- tance. When asked why she volunteers every year, Mrs. Johnson commented, I really didn’t volunteer. I am drafted. I guess it’s assumed that this is my job every year.” QUEEN FOR A NIGHT, Kim Hendricks parades around the field after being crowned Homecoming Queen 1985. H Homecoming

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TERRI CORBETT sorts through the videos to find just the right one. Her after school job involves a small amount of paper work and record keeping. Mr. Cook was a leading sponsor of many of Walterboro High School activities. In ad- dition, he employed many students, arrang- ing their hours so that work wouldn’t inter- fere with school. During football season, cheerleaders and football players received discount cards for the food of their choice on game days. No- vember 15, which was the Friday of the play- off game, Mr. Cook ordered twice as much food to feed our very own Band of Blue, con- sisting of approximately 150 members. Mr. Cook's endeavors are not only benefi- cial to school functions, but also to commu- nity events such as the Rice Festival. During the festival, he bought tee-shirts and hats with the Rice Festival emblem for all of his employees. Mr, Cook has taken a great interest in school and community activities. He has certainly been an asset to Walterboro. STACKING THE SHELVES at Piggly-Wiggly is Carl Ziegler. Sometimes he works as late as 2:00 a.m. during the school week. Working Students