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

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First Days Timely Trivia Did you know this was the first year Pepsi products were not sold at school? A five-year contract was signed with the Coca-Cola Co., and in return Coca-Cola donated a score- board to the Athle- tic Department. With feelings of appre- hension about returning school, students rose early Wednesday morn- ing, August 25. Earlier, they had reported to school to pick up sched- ules, rent lockers, and purchase parking stick- ers. Although the sum- mer vacation was the main conversation among friends, confusion over the new nine-period schedules was surely the second. Jimmy Hunt, a freshman, stated, “At first, I had trouble finding my way around the school, but with the help of a few upperclassmen I’ve adjusted well and I’m looking forward to the year ahead.’’ Freshmen had just en- tered the “high school” scene, and the upper- classmen quickly remind- ed them of their status as the “lowest level of life.” Sophomores were glad to leave behind the lowly title of freshman and acheive a higher status. The sophomores felt a sense of pride and looked down on the new arrivals, but they were quickly re- minded of their place by the upperclassmen. Juniors were proud of their accomplishments in the past and longed for the respect that they had worked hard for and would receive from under- classmen. James Baker, a junior, commented, “Since 1 have become a junior, I know that I still have plenty of work left in the year to come. Howev- er, I feel that the upperass- men must set a stanrd for the underclassmen to foH££ •VfAV. low.” Then there were the “Top Dogs,” the seniors. Sophisticated, mature, and confident, the seniors had reached the highest status among the masses at school. “I’ve looked forward to this all of my life. I don’t plan to let it slip away,” said Jacob Crosby, a sen- ior. This “never reteat- never surrender” attitude held by the senior class gave them a stature that comes with being the “Top Dogs.” By Mary Bass and Monica Linder Although it is early in the year, Amy Tinker has several books to put in her locker. Amy is also a member of the chorus. JF irst days In the beginning

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Freshmen receive their P.E. orientation from Coach Burke on the first day of school, Just the sight of Coach Burke’s name on schedules struck fear into the hearts of many. Even Ms. Guerry found the new schedule challenging and often times confusing. The new schedule troubled both faculty and students on the first days but became second nature after a few weeks. Practicing in the first days of the August heat, band members sweat it out to be the best. Band members willingly gave up their summer to practice their new show. Foreign exchange student Kayo Morita, looks worried on the first day in a much larger and louder school. Kayo is from To- kyo, Japan.

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 s pirit Week 1 “TIME OUT” for the unusual September 19 began the traditional “Spirit Week. During this week students showed their school spirit by dressing according to the set day. Monday was “Twin Day ’ Andrea Duffy and Michelle Berry were two of several people dressed alike. Andrea comment- ed, “Spirit Week is fun and this is my Senior year and SENIORS RULE!” With Tuesday came “Black Out1’ Day. Every- one dressed in black to mourn for the opposing team. This day brought the most participation.. Kim Dandridge, a junior, stated, “It was something different. It was really WILD!” Wednesday brought the 50’s. Students rum- Back in time Mr. Jarvis shows his school spirit by dressing for the 50 s. This was Mr. Jarvis' first year as an assistant princi- pal. Timely Trivia Did you know that the tradition of “Blue and White Day” started in 1971. This special day was created when the Waiter- boro Wildcats be- came the Bulldogs. maged through their par- ents’ old clothes and came to school in pony- tails, rolled-up jeans, red lipstick, and penny loaf- ers. Thursday brought the varsity look with students wearing clothes covered in the name of their favor- tite college. When one teacher was asked why she didn’t wear a shirt from her alma mater she stated, “If 1 had a shirt from my college days it would probably have dis- integrated by now!” Also, the Senior Class spon- sored an in-school dance, and the senior football players voted on the 1989 Homecoming Queen. The contestants included Anne Hall, Melanie Col- son, Nicole Holmes, She- lia Washington, and Moni- ca Linder. Melanie Col- son, recently named Color Guard Captain for the band, was asked how she felt about walking out in front of the crowd at the game. She replied, “VERY NERVOUS!” Friday was the tradi- tional “Blue and White Day.” A Pep Rally was also held and the Senior Football Players were fed baby food by the Varsity Cheerleaders. After- wards, the “mighty” Bull- dogs left the rally ready for victory over James Is- land. By Monica Linder 10 Student Life