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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1972
Page
3
A collage of student notes and wry asides from Potpourri, highlighting names, classes, pranks, and daily curiosities at Schofield with playful jabs and light gossip. Mentions include Homer Smith, Cheryl P, Phyllis Flowerpot, and references to teachers, assemblies, and graduation.
Donna Page and Alan Tewkesbury named Students of the Week at Aiken High School for 1975. Donna participates in Beta Club Pine Needles Staff French Club Student Council Junior Booster Club and was head cheerleader elect. Alan serves as Junior Class President and Senior Class President elect along with French Club Beta Club Leo Club Kaleidoscope Staff and Student Council.
The Aiken High Junior class reports a standout year led by the Junior Follies and Junior-Senior Prom. Strong attendance, skilled directors, and hard working committees fueled the success with top bands and excellent decor. Many seniors will return next year and the class honors gifted students who brought recognition to the school.
A Saturday bike ride to Montmorenci drew thirteen riders who rode 10:30 to 2:30 with creek swims hot dogs and Cokes. The Rescue Squad aided overexertion cases as pledges topped 300 to 400 thanks to the Aiken Jaycees the Adult Association for Retarded Children and the Air Force.
Forty members of the French Club met Friday at Lindy Scott's house for the year end picnic. Officers elected include Cheryl McNair president Sara Springer vice president Judy Treadway secretary Karen Clamp treasurer and Bobby Tucker publicity manager. The German Club met at Aiken State Park with officer elections Bill Berendsen president Chip Towler vice president Kathy Krewson secretary Stacy Pepper treasurer Denise Brown publicity chairman. The Aiken High School Band prepared commencement programs and will perform at the Baccalaureate on Sunday and the following Commencement program.
The piece argues Rod Laver is the top tennis player globally over John Newcombe and Stan Smith, noting Laver’s superior 24‑8 record against top rivals, his high earnings, and his strategic focus on money and fitness. It cites McCauley’s ranking and highlights Laver’s 1971 year and return to win three early 1972 WCT events.
Five members of Aiken High School radio show Hornet Highlights attended the South Carolina Scholastic Broadcasters Convention in Columbia. The group earned three honorable mentions and two top awards for newscasting features and women’s programming, plus a plaque for overall outstanding achievement.
Family Court Judge Shirley Kram ordered two pre teenage boys to scrub graffiti they sprayed on subway station walls. She said she preferred rehabilitation over institutional punishment and aimed to instill responsible attitudes.
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