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

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SW ter hur- JT ft dling nu- jf m e r o u s complica- tions, the Student Council spon- sored the Class Queen Pageant. This display ■of the more beautiful side of WHS featured the crowning not only of class queens, but also of Miss WHS and Miss Merry Christmas. The student council asked Senior Yolanda Pinckney to organize the event, and with the help of a few dedicated committee members, the pageant became a successful endeavor on December 18. Tim Smoak and April Pinckney served as master and mistress of ceremonies, while school administrators crowned the individual queens. Christy Green and Tim Smoak pro- vided vocal entertain- ment, while Mr. Jim Rhode presented selec- tions on the piano. Shannon Cone claimed the title of Miss Merry Christmas. Class queens were: Lorrie Westbury, Miss Freshman; Melissa Bennett, Miss Sopho- more; Anne Hall, Miss Junior; and Katrena Colson, Miss Senior. These were selected by judges who were given the opportunity to view the contestants in formal and casual wear. The participants were also required to answer a spontaneous question for the audi- ence. Rhonda Robin- son was crowned Miss WHS by popular vote. The Student Coun- cil attained its goal of providing quality en- tertainment for the community of Waiter- boro while raising funds. Mrs. Lynn Stro- ble, stated. ‘The pag- eant was a terrific suc- cess. jSjjjl by Monica Linder Modeling a smile along with her casual wear is Glenda Collette, a contestant for Miss Sophomore. Surprised at the news of her win, Katrena Colson “attacked” Yoianda Pinckney, Chairperson of the Pageant Committee, with a hug. Marilyn Zielke was, at one time, Miss Betty Crocker; and office manager Pat Rhode used to be Miss Krispy Kreme. . .! ! !•' '! ..................................... Class Queens

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A smile of Joy and relief could be seen on the face of Rhonda Robinson, Miss WHS, as she re- ceived her flowers from Bob Pence, Smiling an exuburant smile as Mr. Banhill attaches her banner is Miss Merry Christmas, Shan- non Cone. Responding to one of the im- promptu questions asked of the contestants is Lorrie Westbury, Miss Freshman. Receiving a “helping hand from Erica Manigo is Debra Moody. Anne Hall was crowned as the new Miss Junior. 30 Student Life

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“I want the blue one and the red one!” Shelia Kease and Tommy Hudson debate over who gets what color balloon on national SmokeOut Day as Rob- in Castaneda looks on with inter- est, The Student Council spon- sored this balloon release. Band of Blue Flag Corps, Becky Smoak, Cristy Beck- ett, Melissa Bennett, and Mi- chele Edwards, also partici- pate in Student Council as- semblies. Spanish student Carlos Caro gives thanks to the stu- dent body and faculty for welcoming him with open arms. of the school system. 32 Student Life