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

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I As the Bulldogs tear through the spirit sign drawn by Duval Adams and Bernard Kennedy, youngfans are there to cheer on their favorite team. The Bullodgs mascot otherwise known as Ward Lee Hooker, made sure to make new friends before the start of the game. Student Life

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It's That Time Again! August 24 marked the first time in 2 most three months that a student ad a reason to go to bed on time. next day was it—the first day of school. That was the one day —roughout the whole year that ev- eryone jumped out of :ed as soon as the 2 arm clock went off— 9 day that no one wanted to be late. Ev- erything had to be per- ect—the clothes, the hair, the make-up, ev- erything. For freshmen, this was considered me beginning of a long day of strange 3ces, getting lost between classes, 3 id being taunted by upperclass- men. But it also meant meeting new friends, reuniting with old ones, and- moving to a new stage in life—high school. But for seniors, the picture was dif- ferent. This would be their last “first day” in high school. They had made it through the freshman, sopho- more, and junior “first day jitters and now the life of a senior was be- ginning. Most seniors were ready when school started again. Senior Andy Cook commented, “I was ready for school to start because I wanted to see all of my friends.” “Let me see your schedule!”— These words echoed through the halls all day as friends compared schedules to see how many classes, if any, they had togeth- er. But the “jitters,” get- ting lost, getting to bed on time, and getting up when the clock went off usually did not last very long. All of these were ‘first day” characteristics. by Randell Mixon Jitters, getting lost, getting to bed on time and getting up when the alarm went off were all first day characteristics.

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Not Just A Game The day was tense, the senior foot- rail players were nervous, the cheer- eaders were spirited, the band - embers were anxious, and the crowd was hushed. It was HOME- COMING! The extraordinary day began with a pep rally, in which a special treat '•as in store. The cheer- eaders performed •neir version of the Super Bowl Shuffle.” Senior cheerleader Kim McNeill stated, “It was a lot of fun making up :ne different parts, and think the players really enjoyed it. Then it was time for the pre-game estivities which included a para- :hute drop and the senior walk. Through the dedication of many fac- ulty members, these proved to be ne highlights of the evening. The crowd watched in amazement as the two parachuters descended from the clear, starry night. Wally West and Billy Carter landed on tar- gets placed in the middle of the foot- ball field. This sight raised the crowd's spirit and prepared them for the excitement yet to come. The parade of seniors and their es- corts was the next center of atten- tion. Escorts ranged from girlfriends to little sisters. A special appearance was made by “Little Momo Refrig- erator” Bowman, who was there to walk in his brother’s place. “Being a senior football player was something I really looked forward to,” said Earl Evans, “and when Wendy Litchfield escorted me, it made everything worth the while.” After the band's awe-inspiring per- formance at halftime, attention was turned to five Homecoming Queen candidates and their escorts. The candidates were Angie Brown, Dei- dra Chisolm, Helena Strickland, Kim McNeill, and Adrienne Bodison. For Helena Strickland, who was crowned Homecoming Queen, it was a very special night. Helena replied, “1 was shocked when my name was announced. I am really glad I was given the honor. After the halftime ceremonies, the football team returned to the field where they destroyed Burke 20-7. by Stacy Christianson I was shocked when my name was announced. I am really glad I was given the honor. first day ehai —Helena Strickland 1 T ! While most of the football players were es- corted by their girlfriends, Dexter Kelly decid- ed to be a little different and asked his sister Candy Kelly to escort him. Homecoming Queen candidates Kim McNeil, Angie Brown, Adrianne Bodison, Deadra Chi- solm, Helena Strickland and their escorts wait patiently for the announcement of the 1986 Homecoming Queen. Vth a smiling face, Helena Strickland takes wr diauffered ride around the football field w sr being crowned Miss Homecoming Queen 1366. Homecoming