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

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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

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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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STOPPING TO CHAT during a not-so-busy day is Carla Thomas and Angela O’Quinn. These are two among many WHS student volunteers at the Hospital. 9 to 5 and More The average student had five to six classes a day. This was to be expected, but some went above and beyond the call of duty. Many students joined the work force and did it successfully! Having a job instilled some well needed respon- sibilities in young adults. Students learned the im- portance of being on time. Many jobs required patience and being cooperative with other peo- ple. Getting along well with others and being able to follow directions were skills that everyone needed in order to succeed in a productive soci- ety. Some found it difficult to juggle school work, a job and keep their grades up. Miriam Belcher, employed at the Light-House Book Store said, “It’s sometimes difficult because I don’t have Sat- urdays as a free homework day.” Ranked number one in the junior class, Miriam was definitedly an exception to this. Most of our working students filled positions in fast food restaurants such as Burger King, McDonalds, Wendy’s, Hardee’s and Shoney’s. Some students, usually girls, held baby-sitting jobs. Another common job was that of cashier and bag-boy in grocery stores, Kendrick Nathenial, who was employed at Piggly Wiggly said, “I find it exuberating and fast paced, but fun.” Most of the students had one main reason for working—money. “I find that having my own mon- ey is to my advantage,” said Ricky Roundtree who has been employed at McDonalds for five months. With a seven or eight hour school day, and work afterward, students actually worked longer hours than their parent’s did! PART OF DEXTER RADCLIFF’S job is bagging groceries. After all the items have been bagged, he will carry the bags to the customer’s car. Working Students