Wilson Hall - Idylls Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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Long fingers of fear drum up and down your spine while you walk down the hall. Behind your sweating brow, your brain starts clicking back twenty-four hours ago to the classroom you're about to enter. What was the last thing your teacher said as you walked out the door? Get your test signed! What was the first thing you forgot? Bingo. Wherels motherls John Hancock when you need it? Hey! Shels teaching in the classroom next door! Think of what it would be like if one Portraying the perfect mother-oon rela- tionship. Mrs. Reynolds and Andy are both part of the Wilson Hall family. Laughing at one of his mother's Jokes. Christian and Mrs. Billman enjoy an afternoon at school. Giving his daughter a big hug. Mr. Meeks and Kathy obviously enjoy being together at the hall. Dam; M 7m of your parents was a teacher at Wilson Hall, especially if the parent was your teacher. According to Mr. Meeks, tllt may be necessary at times to make the child work more than others to get the same grade. It is clear from this that having a parent as a teacher might not be as good as it initially seems. Andy Reynolds explained the situation by saying, Like everything, being a teachers son has its good and bad sides. Its great to have a mother teaching when you need some ex- tra lunch money or a test signed. But, then she also knows when you L. x i are called to the office or if you've cut class. A big advantage, though, is hav- ing a built-in tutor at home? Kathy Meeks stated, liPeople always ask you, Did your father tell you what I did in his classlll, Many younger students also had parents who were teachers at Wilson Hall. In fact nearly thirty teachers have children in the upper, lower, and middle school. Being a student and a child of a teacher is a difficult situation that requires a unique understanding between the child and the parent. a

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During ten minute break, Carmen Haley stops by the office to speak to her mother Mrs. Haley. Giving his tons a head start in Anatomy, Mr. Hill tries to explain the use of a certain chemical and its harmful effects. Mrs. Thomas takes a break from grading papers to enjoy a visit with her daughter Babs, and her cousin. 28 ParenVStudent Relationships

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Baron pride and fashion mix at a football game with Matthew Yates, Robert Buxton, and their friends Whatis the most talked about, and sought out topic every year at schools? Fashion trends of course! Screaming with loud colors and vibrant hues on shirts, pants, and shoes, this yeafs fashion was an ever- changing, ever-present part of school life. Stirrup pants, oversized shirts, high-top shoes and jelly bracelets made a surprise appearance on the Fashion scene. Accompanying them Swatch watches with jelly guards popped up on all ages and Jennifer Young was right in style. 30 - TrendyFashions mm W 7:! was the hottest new item a jeans decorated in an artistic way. Pink palm trees and orange flowers jumped out from multi-colored jeans. Soft warm sweatshirts and the old standby, faded blue jeans, were also in profusion. Fashion conscious people eagerly watched and waited for each day to bring new styles. Fashions may change, but the cycle of style will never end. Mrs. Boykin displays her most trendy clothes a special fashion day,