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

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Helping to prepare for the prom are Jarvice McMillian and art teacher, Julia Waddel. Steamers were draped from a mirrored ball in the center of the gym. These were attached to cross wires by Byron Crawford and (Jlysses Aiken to make the prom’s centerpiece. Even underclassmen like Catherine Alexander and Shar- maine Williams help prepare for the prom. Together they painted a mural of the three wicked step- sisters and the wicked stepmoth- er. 34 Student Life

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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

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IP umpkins A Magical Transformation arnages, pumpkins, flowing curtains and twin- kling lights set the mood for the 1988 Ju- nior-Senior Prom. The event was set for 8:00 p.m. until midnight. Appropriate theme correlated with this schedule. “Till the clock strikes Twelve” gave a fairy-tale aura to the setting of the gym. Increased student in- terest was confirmed by the volume ticket sales conducted by Mr. Arliss Jarvis in the stu- dent store. A greater number of students than last year helped in preparing the gym for the gala celebration. Volunteer students and members of the prom committee worked feverishly to complete the gym for the “big night.” Meta- phorically, the stu- dents dressed the gym, and assembled its fairy tale appearance as did the mice and birds in the Walt Disney Pro- duction Cinderella. Streamers, murals, balloons and columns adorned the gym. Mr. Jerry Gowdy’s stu- dents helped assemble the ramp and the draw- bridge that formed the entrance. Mrs. Julia Waddell’s students drew the shields that covered the walls of the gym as well as the murals of the fairy tale characters of Cinder- ella. Mrs. Laura Lynn Hughes contributed to the decor by reproduc- ing the Mt. Vernon win- dow style, producing the picturesque win- dows that added to the ambience. 3 3 0-v the junior class spent nearly $1300.00 to deco- rate the prom. Stapling streamers to the mir- rored ball that would be the prom’s centerpiece were Kathy Mizeil, Tawana Campbell, Karen Beebe, and Robin Castaneda. The Home Economics depart- ment supplied the refreshments, Sharon Ulmer, Rodney Williams, and Tammy Crosby work dili- gently to prepare the tasty finger sandwiches in time for the gala evening. Prom Prep 35