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

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Dancing the These two students stare deeply into each Chris Bennett and his date enjoy getting into other's eyes the groove at the Spring Dance This year’s Spring Dance provided the freshmen and sophomore classes with their own night, ju$t as the junior and senior classes had the prom. Although less formal than the prom, the Spring Dance proved to be just as important and exciting. The freshmen and sophomore class officers selected the food while the decorat- ing commit- tee worked very diligent- ly to convert the drab commons area into a tropi- cal paradise. The dance began promptly at 7:00 with each student a little apprehen- sive about his apparel. At first, stu- dents were not sure about getting on the dance floor, but after a while, the “butterflies” were gone and the dance floor was packed. While some just found the time to dance, others found the time to par- ticipate in relaxing conversations and enjoy the refreshments. One thing that added more excite- ment was the pictures. Even though students had to wait in a very long picture line, most thought the wait was worth it, be- cause the pictures provide students with memories of this wonderful evening for years to come. BY Randell Mixon Although less formal than the prom, the Spring Dance proved to be just as important and exciting Student Life

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Rice is Nice The annual Rice Festival, founded twelve years ago to commemorate :ie history and heritage of the Colle- ton County area, coincided with spring break this year. Therefore, students were able to participate in and con- tribute to the activities. For the first time, the concessions, exhibits and attractions were set up on Hampton Street instead of •Vashington Street. During the weekend of April 23-25, students, citizens, and tourists flocked to this location to browse, to buy souvenirs, to see arts and crafts, to look at the world’s largest bull, and to enjoy the entertainers. The festival had something for everyone from a carnival and doggers to con- temporary musicians and street dances featuring beach music. Sat- urday’s parade was a highlight of the weekend. It featured floats from community organizations, celebri- ties, and the Band of Blue. Without the assistance of a dedi- cated group of hostesses called the Rice Planters, the festival would not have been such a success. The Rice Planters were young women from area high schools. Their volun- teer responsibilities in- cluded manning the headquarters office and the information gazebo on Hampton Street. One privilege they enjoyed was representing the Rice Festival in other parades around the state. by Tim O’Briant The Rice Festival proved to be a good way to spend a three-day weekend. Rice Planter Joan Johnson takes a break from her duties at the information center. The ga- zebo was the place to find out what, when, and where activities were happening. The 1987 Rice Planters smile and wave to the spectators as they proceed through the pa- rade. = im Wright, Jennifer Smoak, Erica Booth, W onda Robinson, and Julia Patterson take a :' akfrom practicing to watch other entertain- ment on downtown stage. Rice Festival

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night away Mr. Pence knows that all work and no play makes Bobby a dull boy as he puts all tasks aside and dances the night away. Snapping their fingers and clapping their hands, Mr. Cranford and Pam McDonald sway to the mu- sic. Taking a break from dancing. These girls find time for a little “girl talk. Spring Dance