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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1971

Page

10

Potpourri of notes and jokes from a high school yearbook page

A long, gossip filled Potpourri column lists student nicknames events and pranks at Hilltop. The collage references names like Debbie W. Randy A. Doris Ellenanne Linda B. plus faculty mentions Mr. Asbill and Captain Chemistry. It notes mood swings crushes dances jokes and hallway chatter with scattered questions about Macbeth Clemson and Carolina.

Joy Jarriel Debbie W Hilltop David J Frankie B Randy A Marty and Mac Doris Ellenanne Linda B Ray B C.B Sue E Schofield Terri P Sandra S Aletha B J. J.G C.M Barbara H Morehouse College Mr. R Aiken David Weaver Terry Harvey Beth H Ricky Hicky Barbara Danny L Carolyn Brent C Jamie M_K The Fox Sammy J.B Susan Beth P Norman C Mrs. P Jeffrey Julia S Mac C Ruth C Ben Bob Smith Hamlet Macbeth Tish Mike Bill Little John Hugh E James Taylor Meg Mone Ann C Charles B Linda Mr. Asbill Sallye Lee Sox Rebecca Bobby Barbara C Ricky CEH Captain Chemistry Beverly Mr. Baldwin Clemson Carolina Ann Mark Dianne Civ Pau Williams Saints Donnie Lila Wright Mr. H Page Magnolias Betsy D Ronnie C S.P Hawaii Suzy Susan McCarthy

Exemption plan lets more students skip final exams

Students can exempt final exams if they maintain a B or better average in the first three six weeks. Accelerated courses allow exemption with a C average since the final grade is raised one notch. Teachers split, but most praise fewer exams and reward for steady effort.

Gresham Chosen as Rotary Club Student Guest

Bill Gresham has been chosen student guest to the Rotary Club for December. He is a homeroom officer, freshman editor of Pine Needles, and a swimmer on the team. He earned early admission to the University of South Carolina Aiken Branch and has won numerous swimming awards.

Bill Gresham Rotary Club Pine Needles University of South Carolina- Aiken Bill

Aiken High Band Members Join Governor's Tree Lighting

Fourteen Aiken High School band members attended the Fifth Annual Governor's Tree lighting Ceremony in Columbia South Carolina on Sunday November 28 1971. The event featured a 400 member All Star Band and a 3000 voice choir before the State Capitol as Christmas carols played and the tree was lit for Governor John West.

Aiken High School Columbia South Carolina Ann Conaway Barbara Twombly Peggy Grabb Sheila Snow Thomas Barclay Mark Ward Hyland Brooks Susan Somers Nancy Overman Phillip Hamilton Marsha Morgan Bill Berendson Ken Alexander David Harper John West Capitol

What An Intolerable Mess At Rutland Drive

Students complain of a three level clay road in front of the Rutland High School with six inches of mud after rain. No lane directions are clear, cars turn orange from dust, and many wrecks occur as students try to reach the Student Parking Lot. The piece ends with a snide suggestion to buy an orange car or walk.

Rutland

Schofield Names Students Of The Week

Sheila Roberson and John Little named Students of the Week at Schofield. Sheila, a sophomore, works on the lunch line and serves as homeroom secretary. John, a freshman, is vice president of the student body and a Chess Club member in the high school band.

Shiela Roberson John Little Schofield Shiela John Aiken High

Go Electric Opinion Poll for Teen Times Readers

Teen Times asks readers to share meaning of the phrase Go Electric. Submit thoughts to Marty Kiser or Debbie Williamson by Monday. The results will appear in next week’s Teen Times.

Teen Times Marty Kiser Debbie Williamson

Students of the Week at AC Honor Tish Cavanaugh and Mike Moore

Tish Cavanaugh and Mike Moore named Stu dents of the Week at Aiken High School. Cavanaugh served on Student Council and basketball, was May Day Attendant, 1971 Homecoming Queen, and hall marshal. Moore active in NJROTC, Chess French and German Clubs, vice president Beta Club, sports in soccer and tennis, and Boys State delegate.

Tish Cavanaugh Mike Moore Miss Cavanaugh AHS Aiken High Tish Moore Boys’ State Mike

Napoleon Hero Of Teen Frank Woolworth Grows Up

A teen Frank Woolworth in Watertown New York reads about Napoleon and Lincoln. He hones math and bookkeeping while working without pay at a general store. He dreams of owning a store in the tallest building in the world.

F. W. Woolworth Frank Woolworth Woolworths Watertown N.Y Napoleon Lincoln United States

Aiken High Announces 1971 72 Varsity Basketball Teams

Aiken High School varsity basketball rosters for the 1971 72 season are announced. The girls open with an away game Friday Dec 3 and host Ridge Spring Saturday Dec 4. boys follow. Teams head to the North Augusta Christmas Tournament Dec 21 22 23. Coaches Grant and Gibbs lead the Hornets with Debbie McElroy Martha Hilborn as managers and Elaine Joyner as scorekeeper trainer.

Aiken High School Hillcrest Ridge Spring North Augusta Robert Grant Johanna Gibbs Debbie McElroy Martha Hilborn Elaine Joyner

Seniors to cast Carnival play at Aiken High

Miss Golden announces late December auditions for the 1972 Senior Class play Carnival at Aiken High. She urges participation from all students, promising a landmark production with strong backing from the Super Seniors.

French Club Plans Christmas Party at Aiken High

The Aiken High Cercle Français organizes its 1971 Christmas party with student written French skits. The event is tentatively set for December 9, with Mrs. Helen Butler as faculty sponsor.

Aiken High Cercle Francais Helen Butler

Hornet Yearbook Nears Completion At Aiken Schofield Campus

The Hornet yearbook staff works to compile photos of over 2500 students across both campuses. Business Editor Susan Zion finishes advertisements and the full section is sent to printers. The faculty section nears completion with pictures of only seven teachers missing.

Aiken-Schofield Hornet Susan Zion

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Mr. Willis Mrs. Butler Vivian Greg M Debbie T Eda G Cathy C Kay Susan M., Debbie C., and Holly Z Mee North Carolina Boone MR. Gresham Gresham By Debbie Williamson MR. Moore By Bett Anderson Copley News Service Charles Mundy Berendson Aaron Hightower Jr Mark Roberts Jerome Bell Jr Jack Curry Ronnie Lewis Jr Kit Wilson Roddie Burris Rudolph Bryant Jr Jerry Withers Hugh Morris Jr David Bell Jr Robert Hooker Peter Sampson Ty Jerome Brown Jr David Jett Jackie Johnson Jeanette Raiford Pam George Debbie Johnson Pam Carothers Donna P. Jr Debbie Schilling Mary Margaret Wise Becky J Paulette Tewkesbury Chery McNair Lindy Scott Janie Bowman Jerry Murray Ricky Hawkins Rick Hawkins
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