West Forsyth High School - Cronus Yearbook (Clemmons, NC)

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ISC: Front Row: Jenny Howell, Freshmen Repre- entativeg Leigh Ann Raines, Sophomore Rep., Iourtney Porter, Junior Rep., Elizabeth Faircloth, listoriang Elizabeth Beasley, Treasurerg Melissa Tuttle, Secretary, Mrs. Esposito, Sponsorg Beth vioody, President, Monica Lide, Vice President, Elaine Bond, Junior Rep., Stacey Linville, Senior lep., Second Row: Misty Beauchump, Kelly Cox, Lori Hutchins, Kelli Johnson, Angela Luck, Kary Moreland, Dana Nelson, Ashley Orrell, Shannon Pugh, Erica Reifenberg, Ginny Sugg, Merrily Tay- lor, Devon Walsh, Julie Wood, Linda Wood, Third Row: Kim Coughen, Sara Arrington, Sandy Blythe, Constance Brown, Jennifer Carr, Tate Day, Jan Doty, April Gamble, Claudia Goins, Jennifer Greg- ory, Regina Isenhour, Susan Jennings, Kim Kausch, Neil Millsap Jennifer Keith, Wendy Mayes, Fourth Row: Christi McAdams, Lisa Merschel, Tami Meyer, Holly Miller, Cammie Moore, Karla Myers, Melissa Parks, Erica Rouzer, Julie Sidmon, Melissa Smith, Valerie Strickland, Melissa Taylor, Crystal Truesdale, Jessi- ca Wolff, Allison Young. NP. Sloan Wood GSC - DEDICATED TO GIVI ly Shannon Smith n October 3, 1986, twenty-two girls donned their trash bags, thermal underwear, and shower laps before heading to school. They were being initiated into the Girls Service Club. For five years Mrs. Janice Esposito's JSC has been called upon to be hostesses n school activities. Four years ago, GSC vegan West Forsyth's sport support zommittees. Athletics were lagging at Nest, and GSC wanted to show the indi- 'idual teams that GSC was behind them. Xllison Young felt, the sports supportn hat we do helps students get involved in he sports that may not always be recog- iized, but are also important. The club has done numerous things for each team over the years, and are proud to have the sport support now that West has come to represent strength in athletics. The money that the club collected from fund raisers went toward dances and a teacher luncheon at the end of the year. During Thanksgiving, the GSC sponsored a canned food drive. The members of vari- ous clubs nominated male students for the honor of being crowned Mr. Turkey? GSC's male nomination was Andrew Til- ley. Susan Jennings said, Mr. Turkey is a fun project, but it also helps Crisis Control and helps promote school spirit? All canned food that was raised went to the Crisis Control Center, then was sent to people who were in need of it in our community. The Girl's Service Club's biggest event during the years has always been the annu- al blood drive. The blood drive is held every year in April in the gym. Mrs. Espo- sito feels, it is an unselfish project done for the betterment of others. For the past two years, West Forsyth has won the blood drive trophy awarded to the school with the most successful drive. GSC is an organization which provides great strength in leadership for the stu- dents at West Forsyth High School. GSCfl49

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THE HEART OF THE MATTER: Coach Durwood Pack and Coach Denny Zeiters are ready to give blood at the blood drive. The coaching staff gives leadership to the student body both on the field and in special club projects. TURNING OFF THE PUMPS: Courtney Porter helps clean up after the successful blood drive in April 1986 in the old gym. A good day's work is finally finished. The GSC received over 340 pints of blood from students, teachers and other citizens of the community for the most successful blood drive of any Forsyth County high school. Photos by Rob Harris 148 XGSC WV nw-v .-. , ll H ' ' Vi 'Wag my V. Q t SHOUT IT OUT: Lisa Merschel, Melissa Parks, Crystal Truesdale, and Jennifer Gregory fulfill one of the requirements for GSC initiation. They enter- tained passers-by with their singing of the Alma Ma- ter. Initiation requirements included a more serious side, which was the personal interview for each pro- spective member. , .. , , .

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WORKING OVERTIME: Carol Samuelson, Col- leen Yarnell, Ana Williams, Jill Brandon, and Alli- son Cook meet after school to prepare candy canes. About two thousand candy canes with a Christmas greeting attached were delivered by Anchor Club members on December 17, 1986. ANCHOR CLUB: Front Row: Mrs. Judy Felder, Jennie Hartness, Melody Davis, Christie Shipton, Sarah Hewett, Melissa Coghill, Stephanie Brake, Kellie Cunningham, Mrs. Sally Ferrell. Second Row: Susan Allen, Amy Andrews, Beth Armbruster, Tan- ya Bear, Jill Brandon, Christina Brown, Heather Cass, Debbie Clary, Allison Cook, Jocelyn Craft. Third Row: Colleen Yarnell, Ruth Dickey, Angela Dixon, Noelle Forcier, Katherine Gregory, Debbie Harpe, Melanie Harriman, Kendra Hege, Malinda Highsmith, Anna Howell, Paige Jordan. Fourth Row: Ana Williams, Kristi Kapp, Kim Legard, Shan- non Lilly, Allison Mason, Endia Mitchell, Michelle Morgan, Kathy Morton, Miquela Murray, Jenny Murtha, Shelley Oberle. Fifth Row: Susan Young, Leigh Ann Robertson, Kelle Owens, Jennifer Pruitt, Christie Rierson, Melissa Rogers, Carol Samuelson, Kelly Sapp, Julie Swicegood, Marlo Trotta, Michelle Trubica. Not Pictured: Monica Thurmond, Mrs. Ta- mara Twiggs, Mrs. Becky Cook. 1 Photo by Rob H Photo by Neil M THE UNSINKABLE ANCHOR By Jill Brandon and Kelle Owens ach year during the Anchor Club initiation ceremony, members quote the creed which states . . When our ship of life is tossed by the tempests of misunderstandings and the an- gry winds of injustice, we will cast our Anchors of Courage, Wisdom, and Trust to hold us fastf' The thirty-two members initiated in the spring of 1986 were to learn the true meaning behind the creed. That induction took the total club mem- bership up to fifty-two girls. This alone made sponsors and members anxious to begin the 1986-1987 school year. However, things did not turn out exactly as the Anchors hoped. By the be- ginning of the second quarter, sixty per- cent of the girls in the club were put on probation because of their lack of partici- pation. This left only twenty-six girls ac- tively involved. Motivated by the need to redeem them- selves in the eyes of their fellow club mem- 150fAnchor Club bers and sponsors, Anchors began to put forth large amounts of their personal time to benefit their club, school, and commu- nity. Kellie Cunningham demonstrated her dedication by contributing twenty-six hours of her time during the month of November to keep the Anchor Club afloat. She did this by helping with activi- ties around the school and community such as: selling West cups, assisting teach- ers at Southwest Elementary, helping teachers at West, and attending Anchor Club meetings. Members served their school by provid- ing teachers with after school help washing boards, putting up bulletin boards, and checking papers. Anchors also helped with football stadium clean ups, and provided refreshments for the fall open house. The club benefited by taking an active role in the leadership of the school. The Anchor Club also benefited by eventually making itself known as a responsible and reliable organization. The community profitted from the club's involvement with Senior Services, 2 day care for the elderly located on Sila: Creek Parkway. The youth of the commu- nity benefited from the Anchors who aide their teachers at Southwest Elementar School once each week by tutoring, grad- ing papers, and leading activities. The club also rang bells for the Salva- tion Army on December 13 and 22. I1 addition, members worked at the Chris mas Clearing House from December 8-18 Girls who worked with the Clearing Houss were asked to wrap gifts, to take inven tories, to answer phones, and to be go phersf, Overall, the Anchor Club remainer buoyant through 1987 with the hard worl and dedication of the girls who refused tc let their Anchor sink.