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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1979
Page
7
Aiken High senior Cindy Gregg talks about the honor of being a senior and Junior Miss while planning for college and a career in neurosurgery. She notes increased responsibility and pressure to excel, reflects on class projects, and hopes for community support amid school challenges.
North Augusta Senior High student Kerri Lynn Bowser, 17, balances honor society Beta Club and student council with a part time job. She plans a spirit club to fight apathy, pursues journalism and typing with friends, and aims for Clemson University in business administration.
Abby Wilcox, top student at Jackson High, faces a packed senior year with early release and advanced courses including English 5 Advanced Composition Math 5 pre calculus physics and typing She aims for college prep and scholarships while participating in National Honor Society Who's Who and school clubs and planning a career as a physical therapist at the Medical College of Georgia.
Kenneth Kirkland of Leavelle McCampbell High enters his senior year with goals of state championships in sports and band, all-state baseball, and a potential baseball scholarship. He pursues straight A's, leads trumpet section, and participates in Beta Club while balancing long, late returns from games and trips. Kirkland is the son of Billy J. and Mrs. Kirkland of Graniteville.
Two of Aiken County’s historic rivals Leavelle McCampbell and Langley Bath Clearwater High Schools may consolidate for the 1980 81 term if Midland Valley High School construction stays on pace. Mixed reactions focus on losing familiar staff and relationships, with some praising new facilities and expanded programs.
Private schools in Aiken report limited room as public schools open. Aiken Prep projects 61 students with tuition rises to 2100 for day students and 4100 for boarders. Mead Hall anticipates 270 students with some kindergarten openings. St Mary Help of Christians enrolls 310 in 1-8. St Angela 172. Aiken Day School at 125 with waiting lists. two Fairfield Schools have minor spaces. Hayne Avenue capacity 70 for infants to grade 2.
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