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

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'Wf Grieving over his friend By- ron Crawford, Tommy Hud- son pays his “last respects in the showcase of the Stu- dent Store. Both Byron and Tommy double as the Bulldog mascot. Timely Trivia This year, with the completion of the Main Street renovations, the Christmas parade was held for the first time at night. Although the ways in which the exchange students cele- brate their Christmas vary, they all came together to celebrate a special one at the home of AYUSA sponsor Ja- nice Alexander. rj.':: -.VIA'

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olidays A special time of year The class King and Queen pageant, as well as the Miss Merry Christmas pageant, was held in the first weeks of December. Rosie Bright was named the 1988-89 Miss Merry Christmas. “This pageant is most likely the best we have ever had,” remarked Student Council Adviser Lynn Stroble. She con- cluded, “We owe a big thanks to Christy Bash- nan, Misty Linder, and Monica Linder.” The NHS also spon- sored their second annual Christmas Ball. This gave the students an opportu- nity to come together one last time before school let out for the holidays. Community activities were also a part of the stu- dents’ activities. The NHS sponsored a Christmas tree for underprivileged children. “The Christmas tree is always a success but this was the best year ever,” commented Amy Wright. The FCA spon- sored a Christmas party for underprivileged chil- dren and with their trea- sury they bought the chil- dren gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Claus also made a special appearance. The Waiter- boro Junior Cotillion Club’s annual ball was held four days before Christmas. Girls from Walterboro High and John C. Calhoun Academy and their dates attended this social function. A live band provided music, and pictures were taken by Bill Bone. Along with the school and community activi- ties, students spent time with family and friends. Christmas caroling, fam- ily dinners, hay rides, and parties were just a few ways students enjoyed time off from books, teachers, homework, and hassles. By Monica Linder and Mary Bass Sophomore Counselor and National Honor Society sponsor Yvonne Lloyd places a gift for a needy child be- neath the NHS Christmas Tree. This is the third year the NHS has sponsored the Christmas Tree project. The 1988-89 Miss Merry Christmas was senior Rosie Bright. Tammy Bryd, escort- ed by Troy Spires, was the runner-up. Miss Merry Christ- mas was chosen by popular vote. Sitting on Shannon “Santa” Murdaugh’s lap, Emily Sulli- van tells him what she wants for Christmas, while Anisha Blevins enjoys some goodies from his bag. Student Life

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1 J alentine’s Day 1 a Heart-felt occasion On what day were al- most 400 roses delivered to school? Valentine’s Day! On this day three and four large and flowing lists were displayed in the Commons Area. These lists contained the names of the lucky recipients of the Valentine’s tradition of roses. Swarms of girls crowded around to see who got roses and to see if they themselves received the long-stemmed beau- ties. Anne Hall, Student Council President, waited miserably for her roses to arrive. “He better not have forgotten to send them,” she replied. Roses were not the only way that sweethearts showed their affection. Teddy bears, balloons, Student Body President, Anne Hall runs the Heart Chain ' during her lunch. This was the second year the Student Council sponsored the chain.’' Timely Trivia On Valentine’s Day, approximately 300 roses were delivered to the high school. This figure did not include the double orders, triple or- ders, or even bal- loons. candy, and cards were also numerous. Hunter Hiers received a very unique balloon for Valen- tine’s Day. His balloon had two feet, two hands, a face, and could walk. Several organizations cashed in on the romantic holiday. The National Honor Society sold Valen- tine Telegrams with spe- cial messages. These tele- grams were made by stu- dents in the computer lab. The NHS sold the tele- grams two days before Valentine’s Day for 25 cents and delivered them to the students in their first-period classes on the “big” day. The Student Council sponsored the “Heart Chain” for the sec- ond year. Cut-out hearts, which carried special Val- entine’s wishes, were bought for 25 cents and displayed on a chain of hearts in the Commons Area. The Student Store also stocked up for Valentine’s Day. Mr. Bud’s Roses, “I Love You balloons, ted- dy bears, and other Valen- tine’s Day paraphernalia were sold before home- room and during lunches. Some people were not as happy to see Valen- tine’s Day come as oth- ers. Some people took a more pessimistic view to- wards this day of sweet- hearts. Senior Kayce Reed scoffed and said, “Valentine’s Day, Bah- Humbug!” By Monica Linder 26 Student Life