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

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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

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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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T m he Student m Counci goal was to involve the student body more with the school’s happenings. Student Council spon- sored several projects to raise money includ- ing candy sales, the Valentine’s Day Heart Chain, and in-school dances. A pageant was also held at Christmas time. Special fun- draisers were held to raise money for MDA and Cystic Fibrosis Or- ganizations. The Red Cross Blood Mobile was stationed at the school twice during the year and was success- ful, thanks to the ef- forts of blood drive chairman, Mr. Frank Barnhill. Mrs. Stroble was also instrumental in arranging the drive, with Student council members assisting dur- ing their study hall per- iods. The Student Council not only organized fund-raisers and school activities; but also, be- ing the voice of the stu- dents, the Council had to intercede in issues where students and ad- ministration disagreed. The biggest complaint to come before Stu- dent Council was the tardy system. Many students felt that pun- ishment after three tar- dies, even in three dif- ferent classes, was un- ethical, unfair, and “totally uncalled for,” according to senior Mi- chael Scarborough. The elections for the 1988-89 Student Coun- cil and class officers wrapped up the year. “I really enjoyed the Student Council. Hard work was involved, but it was FUN,” replied senior Rudean Farmer.■ by Garnette Mosley 96 pints of blood were donated at the first blood drive, while 85 pints were donated at the second. Jennifer Gerard was elected District I Chari- person. After giving blood, Deana Benton waits for the bleeding to stop. The blood drive is an annual event sponsored by Student Council and the American Red Cross Associ- ation. Student Council 33