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VOLUME XLVII, NO.4 DREHER HIGH SCHOOL, COLUMBIA, SC DECEMBER 18, 1987

Dreher to Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary
Hall of Fame, Assembly
Planned for Celebration
Dreher High School will soon High School Hall of Fame will
celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. be established. The names and
A number of activities are in the brief notes about former Dreher
planning stages, according to students of note will be dis-
Carolyn Brown, chairperson. played in a location accessible
On Sunday, March 6, 1988, a to visitors.
program will be presented in A number of present Dreher
Dreher's auditorium. Miss organizations will also partici-
Christine Webb, former prin- pate in projects to celebrate the
cipal, is chairperson of that fiftieth year. The school year-
committee. James Leventis, book The Blue Devil will have
alumnus and current school as its theme "Fifty Years and
board member, will serve as the Tradition Continues:' ac-
master of ceremonies. cording to Christina Petrusick,
In conjunction with the an- faculty advisor.
niversary celebration, a Dreher

Seniors Pick Superlatives
by John Ferrick Most Athletic: Corey Creech
Every year the senior class and Cynthia Haggins
Mmmm t mmmm .~ Rae McPherson looks on as Jap~nese educators experience American cafeteria
votes on students that embody Friendliest: Randy Jones and
food. (Photo by Helen HiII)
';Ci lc..in traits: senior superla- Trina Topshe
tives. The process of voting on Wittiest: Ashley Powell and
senior superlatives is a long and Monique Richardson
Japanese Teachers Tour School And arduous one.
First, the senior editor for the
Most Loquacious: Andrew
McClaine and Adriene Cowden
yearbook decides on categories Best School Citizen: George
Compare Different Educational Systems that fit the senior class for that
year. Then nominations are
Johnson and Ann Margaret
Harvey
taken, and ballot sheets are Best Dressed: Cal Dent and
by Matthew Fitzer tinued. "Learning your role in people, but now the respect is formed. Christine Verigood
groups is very important~' going down:' Then the senior class votes. Most Courteous: Bo Bagwell ~
Earlier this month, Dreher Group dynamics in the He also explained that, like in This year the senior class has and Jocelyn Green t .
was the setting for an exciting
cultural exchange. Eight of
Japan's finest teachers, fresh
from their journeys to East Ger-
many and Spain, came to Dre-
her to observe the American
Japanese classrooms are em-
phasized largely because of the
greater class size in Japan,
about forty-five students per
room.
While there are many differ-
the United States, great con-
troversy exists over the relative-
ly small salaries of teachers.
Yamanaka, however, was not
at all dissatisfied with his career
choice and his reasons for
elected the following as senior
superlatives:
Best All-Around: Read Fol-
line and Wendy Owen
Most Popular: Howard
Adams and Caryn Siegfried
Most Spirited: Hart Raley ~
and Michelle Fast
Best Looking: Preston Pear- 'T
man and Caroline Coleman
Most Likely to Succeed: Mat-
thew Fitzer and Tara Grookett
-
educational system. ences between the Japanese and teaching are simple: "I love chil-
The educators were touring American educational systems, dren. I love people~'
American schools in hopes of Yamanaka also cited many While the best teachers of the
learning about new teaching similarities. United States and Japan may
methods, school administration Yamanaka mentioned the use completely different styles
and management, working con- diminishing respect for teachers and methods, they do share one
ditions, school faculty equip- in Japan: "Twenty years ago important quality-a love for
ment, and teachers' unions. teachers were respected by many their profession.
While this experience was a
unique opportunity for the
Japanese to learn about differ-
ent aspects of education, it also
presented Dreher with a chance
to learn about the visitors form Key Club Wins Contest,
the Far East and their ex-
periences. Collects a Thousand Cans
Tsuneo Yamanaka, the only
English-speaking member of
by Helen Hill were the Anchor Club, Student
the delegation, mentioned that
the East German students Five Dreher clubs collected Council, the Literary Magazine
differed from the Americans in 1,312 nonperishable food items Staff, and the National Honor
that "they sit straight and are during the November can drive. Society.
very eager to learn~' The Key Club challenged all Lorgean Graham from the S.
Yamanaka was impressed, other organizations to bring the C. Committee Against Hunger
however, with the individualism most items to be donated to the was pleased to see so many cans
of the Americans, both in their South Carolina Committee as students loaded them into a
dress and in the learning Against Hunger. pickup truck.
process. With exactly 1000 cans, the They will be placed in Christ- Who, me? -- Joyce Gist and Randy Johnson try to remem""- -
"Everything is done in groups Key Club won its own contest. mas baskets for needy people in poetic French phrase in Mrs. Stepp's class. (Photo by He.
in Japan;' Yamanaka coo- Other clubs which participated Columbia.

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Editorials Aggie Finds Santa Lives Every Day
S.C. Needs Better Subs Perfect Match In All Generous Parents
byMatthew Fitzer
And Suggests hy Preston Bost
When a student is absent from school, the school day goes on
as usual. When a teacher is absent, however, the entire class is dis-
Daily Showing In 1897, Frank Church began an editorial with these words:
"...Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as
rupted.
love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they
While the system dictates that a substitute teacher will come Dear Aggie, abound and gives to your life its highest beauty and joy.'
in and distribute an assignment, the truth is that plan usually does My face is a red garden of Love and generosity and devotion. During Christmas season,
not work. leaky pores and pimples. Peo- many people are filled with a sincere, but fleeting, feeling of
The reason this plan is sometimes faulty is that often the sub- ple break out just thinking generosity -- especially toward those who are less fortunate than
stitue teacher is more of a disruption to the class then a stabiliz- about me. Help. they are. But have you given consideration to those "Santa
ing factor. Violent Face Clauses" in your community who exhibit love and generosity and
The job of a substitue teacher is not an easy one. It requires devotion all year round?
an abundance of patience and an excellent rappon with teenagers,
Have you ever been hospitalized? Do you remember the volun-
qualities that are not found in the average person.
teers who delivered the flowers or brought the books and
For this reason, the average person should not be hired as a sub- Dear Face, magazines--perhaps a fluffed· pillow? Their love of people com-
stitute teacher; however, because substitute teaching is a very stress- Just shave daily, enroll in one pels them to donate their time to the hospitals, bringing smiles
ful job and not a high salary position, often the district is forced of Columbia's prestigious pri- and laughter and caring to those who are ill.
to play with the cards dealt tbem. vate schools, and quit living be- Were you aware that there are many professionals--doctors, psy-
This situation presents but another example of the effects of hind the VA. chologists, lawyers, and others--who are willing to donate their
malsuppon in South Carolina education and, subsequently, the time and talent to those who need help desperately, but cannot
reason our educational system is so poorly regarded. pay? This generosity provides counseling, care, and support to
those who need help in the face of overwhelming odds.
Dear Aggie,
Incentive Is Very Useful Think about the churches and other charitable organizations.
I don't like people very much All year--every year--they sponsor projects designed to help the
and I especially don't like you. needy both at home and abroad. They build houses for the home-
hy Preston Bost I don't enjoy giving or peace or less, and they hold seemingly endless drives to collect food and
In a recent NEWSWEEK editorial, a distraught mother/profes- anything but I like to take clothing and other supplies for the needy. Their generosity pro-
sor denounced a program that had just been instituted at her chil- things ungratefully from friend- vides hope for those who, despite their efforts, are finding it im-
dren's school. Apparently, Lincoln Schools's "positive-incentive ly people, especially obese rela- possible to meet their own needs.
program;' designed to encourage children to behave properly and tives. With Christmas coming Have you looked at your teachers lately? You'll find them in
to study conscientiously, resulted in her children's bringing home up I kind of feel guilty about many places in addition to their classrooms. They'll be in many
prizes -- candy, cookies, and stickers among them -- prizes awarded the whole thing. Help me out. places in addition to their classrooms. They'll be sponsoring clubs,
for eating lunch, learning the alphabet, and picking up trash. Roadkill Bob chaperoning field trips, spending weeksends on the road with a
At a Cleveland High School, officials are providing incentives math team, coaching sports teams, coaching academic teams that
for good grades -- incentives dear to the hearts of American are preparing for competition--activities for which they receive little
teenagers: money. $40.00 for an A. $20.00 for a B. $10.00 for a Dear Bob, or no tangible rewards.
C. The money accumulates in a fund reserved for college or voca- Your're a real hot pick. Call Their devotion to their profession and to their students com-
tional education. me sometime. pels them to give of their time and themselves above and beyond
NEWSWEEK's angry editorialist was appalled by these pro- their classroom resposibilities.
grams, claiming they will corrupt children and accusing school offi- Finally, think of your parents. For years, they have been per-
cials of operation under the assumption that children are "so Dear Aggie, forming the duties of all these groups--the volunteers, the profes-
materailistic, so unmotivated and lazy that they will not learn I have bad problems with sionals, the charitable institutions, and the teachers. Their love
without a brib~' grammar and I can't seem to get and generosity and devotion have compelled them to give of them-
Where else have you seen "bribes" disguised as incentives? rid of it. I know that it can be selves time and time again to make their children's lives that much
AT&T, Tupperware, and IBM use incentive programs designed to seen how it is bad to accidental- better.
boost performance and increase productivity. Fast-food restaur- ly use a preposition to end a So, at this Christmas season, we owe a word of thanks to all
ants reward "Workers of the Month~' In the business world in- sentence with. But I just can those year-round USantas" for whom the secret of Christmas is
centives appear to be beneficial both to the company and to the never get my English papers to (to paraphrase an old holiday song) not the things you do at Christ-
workers -- employees respond when offered bonuses for exemplary write right. My English teacher mastime but, rather, the Christmas things you do all year through.
performance. says that my papers are word "Alas! How dreary would be the world if there were no Santa
Why not provide incentives for students? Already there are salad. Claus!... Thank God, he lives, and he lives forever.'
teacher and principal incentive programs being tested in South Signed: Concerned
Carolina. As to the debate over such a program's ability to cor- Student
rupt or to encourage, it is possible that the angry mother places
too much emphasis on the program's potential effect. Basically,
if a school-age child has been taught to be courteous and studi- Dear Salad,
Blue Print Staff
ous and regularly practices these habits, an incentive program sim- You are too zany for words, Editor-in-chief. Matthew Fitzer
ply reinforces what he has learned. I can't really help you because Assistant editor Preston Bost
If, however, a child has not been taught appropriate behavior, you are basically pretty stupid.
News editor John Ferrick & Tiffanie Scott
perhaps, just possibly, an incentive -- a sticker or a dollar -- will Nobody really writes that bad-
Feature editors Helen HiII & Malcolm Maclachlan
begin a process of learning, encouraging studying, conscientious ly and I think you just wrote
that on purpose so you could Clubs editors Susan Campbell & Missy Hinson
behavior, and consideration for others.
have your name in the paper. Sports editors Bo Bagwell & Andrew Schulz
Once the student has lollipop in his hand as a bonus for assist-
Please do not do this again or Cartoonist ...........•............. Malcolm Maclachlan
ing another student, perhaps he will notice the less tangible results
of his effon: reciprocal consideration from others, self-satisfaction, I will burn you down. Photographers ........•....... Helen HiII & M. A. Phifer
and the joy of a job well done. Aggie Faculty advisor Gerald Floyd

DECEMBER 18, 1987 THE BLUE PRINT PAGE 3

Steps for Peace on Earth
Are Not Impossible To Do
This Christmas Season
by Helen Hill certain.
These facts are frightening
Peace on Earth. We sing it at and upsetting because this
Christmas, eggnog in hand, world full of trees, fish, squir-
while we stand close to our rels, butterflies, and sunlight is
friends and family in warm, beautiiul. And because people
safe homes. dance, sing, wink, paint, talk,
But on Chrsitmas day, as on and smile.
every day, the world will spend They also hope and dream of
over one billion dollars on mili- peace despite the real situation.
tary arms. Here are some ways to be a pea-
This will add to the stockpile cemaker and put your concern
of weapons which is already into action:
greater than the world's stock- I. Write a letter to the Presi-
pile of food. On Christmas day, dent of the United States and let Studying hard -- Ashley Mullis, Stephanie Avery, Stepbanie Dowdey, and Julie Abbott clown around
over 10,000 people will starve to him know you care about your during Mrs. Stepp's French class. (Photo by Helen Hill)
death. world. Address your letter to:
Single 20-megaton nuclear The President, The White
bombs exist today which have House, Washington, D.C.
more destructive power than the 20500. Send another letter to
total of all the explosives used
in all of the wars in human
history.
the Soviet leader.
2. Get to know Russians 'as
real people. Have a photo taken
Malcolm's Music Massacre
In an all-out nuclear war, 260 of you and your family in the by Malcolm Maclachlan hours. Then have someone play God stonewash everything you
million civilians would die in living room of your home. Print Tiffany"I Think We're Alone it continuously through the ear- own dye your hair red). This
America and the Societ Union first names under each face in Now" phones. could be very ungood, especial-
alone. It is likely that after such the photo (include pets). Yes, this is a song, not an al- "Wow, this is neat:' you say. ly if you're male.
a war the earth could no longer Attach your address on a bum. If you knew that give "All these flashing colors across Short of sensory deprivation,
support life. seperate piece of paper and yourself a lollipop. I couldn't the variegated purple skyline of there is only one thing that
MAD (Mutually Assured send both to: Soviet-American find anyone who would admit the universe of green elephants could make me enjoy this song:
Destruction) is the theory that Photo Exchange, 325 9th Street, they owned this album so the in Volvo station wagons getting HI think we're alone now (alone
no one will start a nuclear war San Francisco, CA 94103. You song will have to do. The only good gas mileage while Darth nowooh)
because to do so would be sui- will receive in return a photo of other alternative was to buy it Vader is blasting me with his There doesn't seem to be
cide. But this is as uncertain as a family in the Soviet Union. myself. Yeah, right. convoluted light sword to the anyone...
the predicted damage of a 3. Get rid of "national ene- How to listen to this song: bouncing beat. Give me more of Wait, we're not alone...aaaaahh!
nuclear war. mies" by making them your cover yourself with several lay- this music!" (Hack!Slash!Cut!)
A group called the Union of friends. To get an international ers of Saran Wrap, put on a Unforturnately, in this state I think I am dead now (dead
Concerned Scientists has pen pal, write to: World Pen blindfold and a pair of ear- you will be vulnerable to the nowooh)
predicted that a nuclear war by Pals, World Affairs Center, phones, and lie down. Wait 24 subliminal messages (Tiffany is My vital organs don't seem to
the year 2000 is not only possi- University of Minnesota, Min- be anywhere around"
ble or probable but is almost neapolis, MN 55455. IQ-15,$-none of mine

Pink Floyd 1 'A Momentary
HOLIDAY PUZZLE Vacation Expectations Lapse of Reason"
by Mattbew Fitzer The big question about this

Plug the letters from the tree stem into the answer and solve Include Sleep and Crowds album was over how they would
sound without Roger Waters.
the holiday riddle. The band proper now consists
by Preston 80st Ben Reed: No school, the of only David Gilmore and
food, and football games every Nick Mason, but they are assist-
I. GJ For several weeks now, day for two weeks. ed by a ridiculous 17 guest mus-
Melinda Lodges: Sleeping cicians and a whole bunch of
2. -Q- students--and teachers--have
been eagerly anticipating the late in the morning, having other people I've never heard of
3. --Q-- winter vacation. What, precise- some time to myself, and
Christmas carols.
(with the questionable excep-
tion of keyboard is Richard
ly, have they been looking for-
4. ---Q--- ward to? Several of Dreher's Anthoney Grant: No school, Wright and mixing technician
the bowl games, and the food. Andrew Jackson). This doesn't
5. ----Q---- students were asked to write
down the two or three things Christopher Weaver: The seem like Pink Floyd anymore,
6. ----Q---- that they liked most about the
winter holidays. Here are some
gifts on Christmas day, the cold
mornings, and the good will
although they must be impres-
sive in concert.
GJ of the responses: thaI comes with the Christmas The first song sounds like
holidays. either searching for the Loch
GJ Johathan Watterson: Getting Andy Fields: Food, the Ness monster in a wooden row-
temporary relief of the mid- presents, and no school. boat with a one-billion mega-
I. You are in trouble if you are proudest of this grade. junior-year burnout, cold Maria Weinrich: Snow, get- byte laser fish finder or slogging
2. A very useful conjunction. weather, and exchanging gifts ting out of school, and getting through the marsh of a distant
3. Raised to the third power. with my buddies. out of Columbia. planet with a guitar. So what
4. Second full month of school. Cindi Bassard: Christmas, Karl Moody: Getting out of else is new.
5. The best policy on report card day. getting out of school, and the school, hoping for snow, and Pink Floyd is as much a
6. What students with cars have that carless students don't food. the presents. psychedelic poetic experience as
have. Doug McClure: Rest, getting Toni Orosz: Being with my music. This album is less polit-
out of Columbia, and leaving friends for two weeks, all the ical than those before it,
school (which I usually end up lights and the spirit, and the although musically it is among
Another name for one of Santa's little helpers is wanting to go back to fairly mad crowds at the malls. the best. The main problem is
soon). Maisha Gunter: The that Gilmore does not have as
"0000000 OATE CLAUS"
Rodney Hill: The cold BREAK, the FOOD, and the good a voice as Waters. On the
weather, no more sweat. peace of togetherness. "A New Machine" tracks he be-
STEPHEN R. FITZER Tracy Price: Leaving your Sasha Akhavi: Sleeping late, comes positively annoying.
ATTORNEY AT LAW book in the locker, having your not getting up early, and dream- This album is missing some-
Suite 1214, Barringer Building birthday and Christmas very ing of sugarplums until late in thing, mainly Roger Waters,
1338 Main Street close together, sending Christ- the morning. and I doubt they'U make a
mas cards to family and special Joel Padden: No school, and movie. But hey, at least they
Columbia, S.C. 29201
friends who are unable to share [OIS of food. didn't replace him with Michael
(803) 254-2260 such a joyous occasion with Ian Deysach: College basket- Jackson.
you. baU, and the footbaU playoffs. $6.99


Washington-Farmed Valance
To Play Dreher's Prom
by Susan Campbell display of popular music, ener-
gelic stage act, and original
Members of the Prom Club music.
went to Charlotte recently to The group has opened for
choose a band for the prom in concerts in the Southeast and
May, according to Carol Owens, has made a number of appear-
faculty advisor. ances at universities and col-
Valance is the band selected leges. Last year this band
for this year's prom. performed at Spring Valley
The seven-member band was High School's prom.
originally formed as a six- The band plays songs from
member group on the campus such groups or singers as Timex
of Johnson C. Smith Universi- Social Club, Van Halen, Robert
ty in Washington, D. C. Palmer, Run DMC, Genesis,
Valance is noted for its strong INXS, and Marvin Gaye.

Columbia Students Enjoy
Kicked OUI?--A sedale David MacMillan lounges in lhe foreign language hall. (Photo by Helen Hill) Heat and Predict No Snow
by John Ferrick snow in Columbia.
Lisa Giles: I prefer tropical
New Faculty Support Group to Meet December is upon us and the
New Year is just around the
heat rather than snow. I think
it might snow but I'm pretty
After School on Thursdays to Openly corner. Once again I think
Columbia will neglect its job of
sure it will sleet.
T. J.: I prefer tropical heat,
Discuss Problems with Troubled Youth having a "White Christmas".
This truly hurts me. Having
then the whole world would be
like the islands.
been born in the North, I fond- Bridget McKivergen: Tropical
by Susan Campbell don't choose to. some to the Guidance Center ly remember building a snow- heat --- it's easier to drive in.
Interested students should on Thursdays after school. man and playing in the snow. Cal Dent: Tropical heat and
A new support group is Winter was one of the best sunshine. Heck no, it won't
presently in operation at Dreher times of year. snow. (Poet and don't know it.)
High School. The purpose is to Evidently, people in South Benji Guy: Tropical heat in
help students who have
problems at home, those who
People with Power Make Carolina don't feel the same
way about snow that I do. The
the summer. Snow in the winter.
It better snow.
are depressed, those who have
thought of suicide, or students
New Year's Resolutions following people were asked,
"Do you prefer snow or tropi-
Kristin Felder: Tropical heat,
or course.
who just need someone to talk by Helen Hill cal heat? Do you think it will Beth Kennedy: HEAT! --- Of
to. Ms. Power: To quit smoking snow this Christmas?" course it won't snow.
Students can now obtain help Forgetting New Year's resolu- completely! I think that's Maria Weinrich: I like rain. Airlie Sattler: I prefer tropi-
by meeting any Thursday after- tion is as easy as not writing enough. Caroline Coleman: 1 prefer cal heat in the winter and snow
noon in the Guidance Center. 1988 on work during the first Mr. Floyd: I. To be more con- tropical heat. It will not snow, all the time.
Faculty advisors are Sue Elliott, week back at school. But, we sistent with nutrition and exer- it will sleet. David Oakland: Tropical
John Hogan, and Randy Rowe. still make them. cise. 2. To read more books for Theresa Hurt: I like tropical heat. Whenever it snows, the
The support group is here not Here are the resolutions of fun. 3. To take time to smell the heat better. No, it will never water always gets in my shoes.
to give advice, but to listen. our student body president, roses.
Everything that is said will be Ashley Wilson, and some mem- Ms. Boone: I. To do more
taken seriously, and nothing bers of the administration at work for the community. 2. To
Omega Society says, 'Hope Your Holiday
will be repeated outside the Dreher: continue to improve my reli- has the 3 'I(.s :
group, according to Ms. Elliott. Ashley Wilson: I. To not let gious education. 3. To work "Don't be 'Dreher'Yi rest, revival, and
The meetings will not focus senioritis affect the way my harder with my education
on one specific topic. Par- grades turn out. 2. To not lose program. have a hilarious rejoicingl
ticipants will talk openly about touch with all the friends I've Ms. Amma: I. To be more holiday."
any subject, although they will made at Dreher while I'm in patient. 2. To get thinner. 3. Not Mrs. Brown
not be forced to talk if they college. 3. To do well in college. to try to do more than I can do.

Camping and Backpacking
Club Elects Officers
by Jane Dough
thing about the club is that af-
Susan Campbell has been ter each trip everyone feels
selected president of the Camp- closer to everyone else in the
ing and Backpacking Club. club:' she added.
The two faculty sponsors are

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Cheryl Sigmon and David
Nelson.
So far the club has planned
to go kayaking in the USC
swimming pool and probably ~!
canoeing in the Congaree
Swamp.
Other officers include Mrs. Stuckey
Tiffartie Scott, vice president;
Kim Huffman, secretary; and
Benji Weeks, treasurer. Dear Paco!
Scott said, "The Camping
and Backpacking Club isn't the
America has been Y3
biggest club here, but it's the less peaceful since you
most fun;' left!
"We have the greatest time
going on trips and doing things Love,
like white-water rafting and Helen and Miriam Book Her--LibrarianlForensics Coacb Kalhy Sulusky paddles hard tbrough lhe vast sea of paper-
horseback riding. The best work that accompanies her positions. (Photo by Helen Hill)


Students Express Radio Preferences
by Missy Hinson I've ever heard "Klassic Kiss" Melinda Loges: Fox 102, be-
on. cause they play older, faster
Radio is a very popular me- David Michaux: EZ 93 be- music, and they don't playa lot
dia among teenagers. In cause it plays soft love songs. of soul.
Columbia there are many Kurt Strazkins: K 95 or Chris Weaver: C 103, because
different radio stations to WUSC, because they play my they play the most music.
choose from. The listening band's music. Doug McClure: WMFX, be-
tastes of Dreher students are Melina Lewis: WWDM, be- cuase it's the only one in
very diversified. This is reflect- cause they've got love. Columbia that's half good.
ed in the various stations the Heather Helms: WNOK, be- Doug Taylor: WWDM, be-
students choose to listen to. cause they have decent dj's, and cause I've been listening to it for
When asked to give. their their music isn't half bad. years.
Before and Afler -- Marcia Hendrix has sponsored lhe Anchor
favorite radio station and why Jenny Wilson: Fox 102, be- Ronald Mack: Big DM, be-
Club for 18 years. Here she is pictured near the beginning and
they listen to that station, stu- cause I like their contests. cause they are hot! end of those years.
dents had the following replies: Keith Reese: WOIC, because Monique Richardson: C 103,
William Hernandez: WNOK, I like to "rock 'n roll~' because they push it real good.
because they're always playing Julia Eccles: I never listen to Andrew McClain: WCOS,
music. You know, they don't one exact station. because they played country
talk a lot like some dumb radio
stations.
Darby Jenkins: QI07 in
Charleston, because it has a
when country wasn't cool.
Mieoki Corbett: WCOS, be-
Hendrix Sponsors Anchor
Chris Hudson: The Big DM,
because their music is fresh.
good morning show.
Lance Reigner: 104.7, 'cause
cause they play some good
country music.
Club for Eighteen Years
Ardee Johnson: WNOK, be- I'm too lazy to change it. Earlene Nixon: WWDM, be-
Dawn Harris: WNOK, because they playa large variety by Matthew Fitzer
cause the radio is stuck on it! drix's students, might be
Rodney Hill: WWDM, "The cause it's just the best. of good music and they play old Marcia Hendrix has spon- interested to know Hendrix was
Big DM;' because they're "bad~' Maria Weinrich: 90.5 WUSC, and new music. sored the Anchor Club for the host of a prime-time televi-
J ames London: 102.3, be- because the deejays aren't ob- Darlene Nixon: The Big DM, eighteen years, the longest cur- sion show on CBS affiliate
cause they're the only station noxious. because it plays some Cool J. rent sponsorship of any non- Channel 19 in the late '70's.
sports-related extracurricular A recipient of a Masters
activity at Dreher. degree from the University of
Scholarships Are Available for Students Hendrix, who has also spon-
sored the forensics team and
Miami, she would introduce the
show, which featured old mo-
served as the girls' tennis coach, vies, with a short story or expla-
by John Ferrick Monday a person from Talent ship or financial aid can find
explains, however, that she does nation of certain parts of the
Search comes to Dreher. out more by contacting the
not offer an abundance of in- film.
College costs more these days Anyone interested in scholar- Guidance Office.
put to the organization. "It presented a problem
than it ever has. Parents and
"I am only an advisor in the sometimes:' Hendrix explains.
students are horrified by the
strictest sensC;' explains Hen- "Because I was an entertainer at
amount of monel' they must
spend. Bennington College in
Vermont is the most expensive
Forensics Not Just Debate drix. "I deliberately disinvolve
myself from some activities:'
night, some students expected
me to entertain In the
by Missy Hinson tion (hoi.). Dramatic interpreta- Hendrix believes that leader- classroom:'
college in the United States. It
tion involves the memorization ship skills, among other traits, As for now, Hendrix is out of
costs in the neighbothood of
When the word "debate" is of a printed piece. The piece are better developed without the the entertainment business and
$20,000 a year to attend this pri-
mentioned most people envi- usually involves different interference of a faculty advisor concerntrat;ng on school and
vate institution.
sion two speakers arguing over characters. The speaker must and adds that the parent organi- the Anchor Club, which is now
What is the answer to this ex-
topics usually pertaining to use only his or her voice to con- zation only utilizes a faculty ad- planning an important project
pensive problem? Scholarships
some political disagreement. vey the feeling of the piece. Hu- visor because it is mandated for the support of old people.
and financial aid are the only
This, however, is not necessari- morous interpretation involves under district policy. She is enjoying her position
resources available to those of
ly true for Dreher's Forensics the same preparation as d.L ex- Hendrix also tries to incor- and does not see herself leaving
us who have too many scruples
club. cept for a difference in oratory porate her"hands off" the Anchor Club in the near fu-
to rob a bank.
Forensics---or as most refer to material. The material for doio philosophy in the classroom ture. As a result, Anchor Club
The majority of scholarships
it, "debate team'~-- includes not is usually serious while materi- where she stresses the impor- member,: will continue to enjoy
(95'70) are for specific colleges.
only debates, but also several al for h.i. is usually humorous. tance of group dynamics and the freeaom and responsibility
These colleges are mostly in-
other areas of oratory. Other events that are not so inter-student instruction. that have enabled the club to
state. There are also "generic
The first area, debate, is common at debate meets in- Many members of the An- consistentiy produce some of
scholarships" which can be
broken down into three differ- clude impromptu, preparation chor Club, not to mention Hen- the school's finest leaders.
used for any college and are
usually made up of essay con- ent categories. Varsity debate is of a two to four minute speech
tests and the like.
To receive a scholarship,
usually a person must be in the
for expert debaters; junior var-
sity is for students with some
experience; and novice is for de-
on a topic drawn by the speak-
er; original oratory, a speech
given on a topic chosen by the
s.c.Calculus Association
top 15% of their class, haave
high SAT scores, or haave
baters with no experience. The
two-person teams argue policy
speaker; and congress, an exer-
cise involving use of the
Names Petrusick President
talent. issues. democratic process. by Mallhew Fitzer at ion in its primary function of
Notification of these scholar- Another type of debating is Dreher's debate team usual- distributing information about
ships comes through the Lincoln-Douglas, Named for ly attends 10-15 tournaments a Dreher teacher Christina the year's Advanced Placement
scholarship bulletins, the week- the famous debates between year. All fees are paid by school Petrusick was recently elected exam to schools around the
ly bulletin, the morning an- Abraham Lincoln and Freder- funds. president of the South Caroli- state.
nouncements, stuents request, ick Douglas, the arguments Kathy Sutusky, the Forensic's na Association of Advanced The recipient of Dreher's
or the college. center around moral issues. sponsor, feels that participation Placement Mathematics 1985-86 "Teacher of the Year"
Talent Search is a federally This form of debate involves in the club is very beneficial to Teachers. Award, Petrusick hopes that her
funded program for students one-an-one confrontation be- students. Petrusick, who has edited the position will bring Dreher's
seeking financial aid. Every tween two opposing sides. Says Sutusky, " It helps stu- organization's newsletter for math program added recog-
One very popular event is ex- dents develop speaking skills, three years, will lead the associ- nition.
temporaneous speaking. This and it also helps them with
Peace event involves the preparation school work:' She feels that de-

.. ..
sioch3in ~)L." vrede and oral interpretation of a four bate and extemporaneous
to seven minute speech from a speaking are particularlybenefi-
fret! El!!TIVI 01711' paz topic chosen by the participant. cial for students wishing to de-
MADISON
;fo {- salama paix The speaker draws from a velop organizational skills and HALL
group of topics, and then time management skills.
pace ,,~ •.,., pok6j
spends thirty minutes preparing Although Forensics is very
peace Mllp friede his or her speech. Topics usual- time-consuming, it can prove to 3205 DEVINE ST.
If you can identify the 16 languages ly involve current events. be both enjoyable and reward- GIFTS
of each word for Peace, write them ing. Sutusky believes that stu-
on a sheet of paper (in the right Another event is interpreta- dents will learn to work
FURNITURE
order) with your name and turn it in
to Mr. Floyd in room 205. You will
tion. This event is broken down together towards the attainment CONVENIENCE!
be recognized in the next Blue Print. into dramatic interpretation of a common goal through their
(d.i.) and humorous interpreta- experiences in Forensics.


Key Club Sponsors Mr. Legs Contest
Including Students, Teachers, and Cat
by John Ferrick
The first day for the contest, Weinrich said of the contes-
On November 30, 1987, the the court yard was swarming tants, "They're nice and most of
Key Club started its week-long with many voters. Weinrich them were more shy than I ex-
Mr. Legs Contest. The contest commented that they had run pected them to be~'
was organized to raise money out of jars to put the money in. When asked about a Miss
for charity. The brave males who put Legs Contest, Weinrich stated,
The Legs Project was headed their legs on the line are Randy "We decided that a Mr. Legs
by Maria Weinrich. It was origi- Owens, Peter Knight, Malcolm Contest wouldn't be taken as
nally decided that it would cost Maclachaln, Bill Thorpe, Ran- seriously. We didn't want a
ten cents to vote. However, dy Rowe, Andrew Schulz, Bo pageant. This is just for fun'"
many people made greater con- Bagwell, Harold Phillips, Terry Bo Bagwell placed first in the
tributions for their choice of Watson, George Johnson, contest, with Tiger the Cat
legs, paying up to (and more Shannon Ziegler, and Tiger the coming in at a close second.
than) a dollar. Cat. Terry Watson took third place.

Math Team Shines at Winthrop College What a pair -- Although they're no competition for the Rock-
ettes, this pair of legs, belonging to Bo Bagwell, won first prize
by Missy Hinson Team also attends regular math in the Mr. Legs contest. (Photo by Helen Hill)
the team is strong due to the
meets where the members com- contributions of every member.
The Math Team is a shining
example of academic excellence
pete in various events involving
different types of mathematics.
With the strength of each in-
dividual, the math team looks
Frank Horne's Poem Helps
at Dreher. The team, which
consists of Matthews Fitzer,
Fitzer, team president, feels to have a very successful season.
Restore Christmas Meaning
Preston Bast, Tara Grookett, by Tiffanie Scott many advertising schemes
David Oakland, Jean Toal,
Amy Simmons, and Van Va, re- Beatles and Smiles Might With all of the modern novel-
which seem to pull us further
from the meaning of Christmas.
cently made an outstanding
showing at the Winthrop Col- Help with Christmas Blues ties which surround us during
the holidays, it is not surprising
The most important parts we
afe being drawn from are the
lege math tournament. that so many people take ideas which surround it. We
The Math Team, competing by Tiffanie Scott 8. Cheer up. There are many
Christmas so lightly. From must try to remember that wi-
at Winthrop on November 21, other people who have much Smurf Christmas specials to thin the true spirit of Christmas
placed third out of 55 schools Christmas time. Big Deal. less than you. wet-n-cry baby dolls, there are lies the promise of peace, good
from around the state. Only This seems to be the general
will and, most importantly,
Irma and Brookland-Cayce attitude of teenagers around the
hope.
High School placed above the holiday season. It is a time of
Dreher team. The members also your life when you begin to real-
ize how great being a little kid
Yearbook StaffAnnounces Christmas is hope. For that
purpose, the following poem is
did quite well individually.
Out of 350 competitiors, Fit- was. You miss the anticipation
of waiting for Santa on Christ-
Theme for 1988 Blue Devil being included in our Christmas
issue:
zer placed seventh; Simmons
placed seventeenth; and Toal mas Eve and the joy of ripping by Susan Campbell editor of the annual this year. Kid Stuff
placed twentieth. open a 240-piece Leggo set. Others include Kim Huffman
The team, which is sponsored Yet just because you're all The 1988 edition of Dreher's as assistant editor and Kelly The wise guys
by Christina Petrusick, prac- grown up doesn't mean you yearbook The Blue Devil will Chappell as co-editor. tell me
tices once a week. The Math have to mope around with the have as its theme "Fifty Years Currently the staff is working that Christmas
Holiday Blues. So, if Jack Frost and the Tradition Countinues:' on a section dedicated to life
Helen and LuAnn say is Kid Stuff...
is nipping at your butt instead in honor of Dreher's fiftieth outside Dreher. Students with Maybe they've got
"MERRY CHRISTMAS" of your nose, try these ideas to year, according to Christina interesting photos for this sec- something there-
to: cheer up your Christmas: 1. Petrusick, faulty advisor. tion should take them to Ms. Two thousand years agn
Kim, Shannon, Jennifer, Die your hair green. This might Tara Grookett is serving as Petrusick in room 227. three wise guys
Stephanie, Molly, Becca, not be your color, but the look
chased a star
Chauncey, Greg, Yon, Tom, on your mom's face will be
across a continent
Jay, Slouch, Emerson, and enough to make anyone laugh.
to bring
Retard. 2. Give someone a hug.
frnnkicense and myrrh
3. Instead of mistletoe, hang
to a Kid
up your dog. You may not get
born in a manger
Merry C~ristlQas a wet kiss, but you'll sure get a
with an idea iri his head
wet surprise.
aqd 4. Smile.
And as the bombs
5. Make colored soap to give
crnsh
Happy New Year! to your friends as presents and
tell them it's candy. (This idea
all over lhe world
today
was inspired by McAlpin).
Mr. Home the real wise guys
6. Listen to the Beatles. If
know
you don't think this will make
that we've all
you happy, look what it did for
sneI:) OleUlpJoqnS :.VNl.:l got to go chasing stars
Helen Hill.
again in the hope
SIUOppJe '9 poqnJ .( 7. Slick your hair back with
that we can get back
oJDelnsu! ., lnq ·z Dippity 000 and see how fast
some of that
JoqolJO 'j> S '1 you can spin around on your
Kid Stuff
head. (I'vs tried this already. It
SH3MSNV born two thousand years
rocks).
ago.

Employee Benefits --Frnnk Horne
lite - Dental
Health - Disability
Pensions - UnIversal Life
Have
Gibson, Walker, & Stewart a
Specializing in Group Life & Health Insurance

P.O. BOil: 50481
Happy & Safe
J. DAVID GIBSON
2325 Devine Street
Columbia. S.C. 29250
Hard Worker -- One of Dreher's most conscientious students, Ann
Margaret Harvey is rolling up her sleeves to laminate some materi-
Holiday
JOHN M. STEWART (803) 25<4-1832
als in lhe Media Center.


Dreherites Want Cars And
Scuba Gear for Christmas
by Helen Hill and Malcolm the Civil War. I wonder if San-
Machlachlan ta took American History?
Mr. Horne: Peace (and
Dreher students seem to quiet).
know exactly what they want Miss Scurry: A job that pays
for Christmas. This survey an- $!
swers the question UWhat do Liz Daniel: A twenty million
you want most for Christmas?" dollar wardrobe.
Let's hope we all remember that Terrance Jones: A kiss under
it's even better to give. the misletoe.
The following people want, Lisa Giles: I would like a red
above all else, a car: Heather Mickey Mouse telephone and a
Allen, Trey Auld, Caroline bright yellow bubble gum
Coleman (wreck-proof), Cal machine full of gum.
Dent, Rhonda Garrick, Sheila Tung Tran: A drum and Can-
Gilmore (300ZX), Jeff Good- on AE-I camera.
win, Cynthia Haggins, David April Bell: Someone to love
Yes ma'am -- Jay Lawson salutes reading teacher Myra Miller as Mike Johnson fixes his. hair and Harris (old and powerful) and love me back.
Jennifer Mixon, Van Robinson, Tice Sumter, Kevin Williams, and Kevin Whitmore have a gener~ Heather Herbert (lROCZ), Kevin Hyne: A 1,000,000 watt
ally fun time. (Photo hy Helen Hill) Noel Khare (small and unrust- bass stack.
ed), Bridget McKivergan, Jill Kristin Felder: I want money
Mockus (black Toyota 4x4), for college next year.

You Need Not Be a Yuppie to Enjoy Julie Pipette (T-top RX7, can-
dy apple red), Mike Shack, Xu
David Oakland: Scuba diving
lessons, a hang glider, mountain

Rare Movies at Five Points Theatre Tram (Corvette).
Jennifer Stucker: A one-way
climbing gear and love.
Teresa Hurt: A tiger from
ticket to Spain. Africa.
by Malcolm Maclachlan don't know of any on theirs. We cities show award-winning films Joyce Gist: A real watch-one Bridget McKivergen: A pair
believe there is a market for by independent Southern that doesn't float. of sweats.
Have you ever found out both theaters:'says White. producers. Cargill's personal Becky Padgett: I can't say, it Joe Rhett: My two front
about a great new movie open- Besides the fact that most of favorite was an experimental might not come true...a new boy teeth.
ing up in New York that you the movies they show are film speaking backwards, and friend would be nice. Cal Dent: A rolex and more
really want to see? You check produced by independent film- the film itself played backwards Trey Valneta: To see my best patterned boxers.
the paper every day, waiting ex- makers, as opposed to giant stu- for the audience. friend, Frank or/an EA.O. Benjie Guy: Everything, but
pectantly for it to come to dios such as Paramount and Despite this honor, the Bijou Schwartz's $18,000 toy Ferrari. I'd settle for a million dollars,
Columbia. And you wait and Warner Brothers, the Bijous has had some problems. Green- Van Va: A computer, ANY world peace, or a sports car.
wait and wait. Months pass and only criterion for choosing street's a neighboring nightclub, computer. Charlie Brown: The littl girl
you resolve to leave this hick- films is that they are good. The occasionally produces enough Lu Ann Powell: AShar Pei with red hair
town as soon as possible. subjects range from UHolly- noise to disrupt the show. puppy, but I'll settle for a new Monique Richardson: More
Well don't pack yet. There is wood Shuffle;' a comedy by a However, the owners of both teddy bear. mini skirts.
a theater in Columbia which black drama company that sa- Greenstreet's and the Bazaar Helen Lee: A new piar of Andrew McClaire: Love and
specializes in films made by in- tires rascism in films, to "Mate- have been cooperative, and bear-feet slippers or a full more love from Tasha.
dependent companies, most of wan", which deals with more soundproofing is on the length mink coat. Quinn Posey: A new V.S.c.
which not otherwise be availble socio-economic crisis in a Penn- way. Deanna Johnson: I want a jumpsuit.
in Columbia. sylvania mining town. The results of a membership black panther from New Randy Allen: A stereo.
Located in the 5-Points Some films do, however, fare drive in the form of season tick- Zealand. Michelle Hunter: I would like
Bazaar, the Bijou has been open better than others, says Cargill. et coupons were disappointing Billy James: A lifetime sup- for my baby to come here
since February of 1986. "We "Very artsy or obscure mo- and they have struggled from ply of unleaded gasoline, and healthy.
wanted to bring movies back to vies tend not to do well. Neither time to time. However, they enough money to get me to first Wanda Moseley: I want my
5- Points, and also offer do most with subtitles. have no plans of giving up. week and back. little girl, Charlotte, to walk.
something a little different, " "The movies that do the best Their primary goal is to build Barbara Hoy: A black lace Cheryl Davis: Money to go to
says Ann Cargill and Glenn are the ones that get a lot of up a loyal audience. teddy. France with Mrs. Stepp.
White, two of the eight owners press, such as uRoom With A So if you're looking for a cer- John Webb: [ live without the Chavon Terebee: Contact
of the Bijou. View" and U She's Gotta Have tain movie that is not playing at encumbrance of needing physi- lenses.
As the only other "artsy" It:' any of the other theaters, your cal luxuries; however, I'll prob- Miriam Schoeman: I wish
theater in the Columbia area, The Bijou was chosen to be best bet is to check with the Bi- ably get a modem for my people would start thinking of
the Bijou has been accused of part of the Southern Circuit, in jou or move to New York. computer. others for once, and stop think
being the Nickelodeons': "yup- which theaters in five Southern Duane Corpis: A paper to ing only of themselves.
pie catering rival". CargiU coun- give Mr. Horne January 8 on
ters this statement: "I'm too old MERRY CHRISTMAS
to be a yuppie. We don't aim AND
toward one particular group. SUCCESS IN 1988
We welcome everyone. I TO
wouldn't call Sid and Nancy PRESTON AND HYMAN
(which is about Sid Viscious, a AND THE
heroin addicted punk musician) ENTIRE JUNIOR CLASS
a yuppie movie. I suppose it's FROM
hard to avoid that label being CRAIG AND DENtSA GARNER
located in trendy 5-points.
The two theaters are, in real- JlnJ llUlybe one oay "'e can lire
ity, very different. The Bijou without fear anO canjUJion. 'But only
shows 35mm film, while the when we set wille our egos anJ
smaller Nickelodeon uses
16mm. This allows the Bijou to attitudes anJ realize we are not the
show first run films for periods only /iYing being, ",jth feeling, anO
of one to eight weeks; the Nick desires. 'Peace and -Colle.
shows older films, each for only
TAS
a few days. The films that the
Bijou shows would usually not
be available to the Nick for GOOD LUCK,
several months, and they have
only conflicted over a movie GAMECOCKS!
once. Gator Bowl '87
"There may be some compe-
tition, but we try to minimize it. 93, 94 ... -- Faculty grunts and groans In an aerobic workout, yet still has enough strength to as-
There is certainly no an- Barbara Scott sign homework. Pictured are Sybil Knight, Sara Stepp, Lee Carson, Pat Bolin, Annie Nelums,
tagonism on OUf part, and we Joyce Hughston, and Karen Dunson. (Photo by Helen Hill)

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