Booneville High School - Reveille Yearbook (Booneville, AR)

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 Until I was on the yearbook staff I never realized how supportive local businesses are. What with ad sales, Mr. Miss BHS posters, and Bearcat Boosters, they really seem to be be- hind us all the way. - Shannon Dunn Photo by Ric Lunsford How supportive of our school are area businesses? I've noticed how local businesses always support school fundraisers. To me, that shows just how much they care about our school. - Jenni- fer Holt Photo by Trena Adair Ric Lunsford blows the last little bit of his hard earned cash on gas. Photo by Ashleigh Thrasher

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Monty Atchley Ruth Austin Cathy Catlett Darlene Fuller Goldie Hall Mary McAnaly Jean Myers Pete Prewett Missie Rasnick Doylene Smith Iva Turley Cy Underwood Rosemary Underwood Webster Watts Brenda Wilkinson Earlene Wirt Changing Of The Guard It was the first day of school, 1968. The day wasn't much different than other first-days-of-school at the big brick school building at 509 North Ken- nedy Street. The same stu- dents walked through those same big double doors, the same teachers assigned kids to the same desks, and the first day of school went on as usual. Well, almost as usual. One thing was different. There was a new principal, Pete Prewett. From that time until now, Mr. Prewett has guid- ed, cajoled, and ruled our school. He naturally has many fond (and some not- so-fond) memories of his tenure as principal. My happiest memory is our moving into the new building. That first morn- ing was wonderful. The first pep rally in the new gym was wild! he recalled. Speaking of not-so-fond memories, Mr. Prewett laughingly remembered the time he had to call a girl to his office and lecture her on her behavior prob- lems. She sat quietly dur- ing his talk; unfortunately, Mr. Prewett failed to real- ize the girl was getting sick. In fact, the minute he finished his lecture she threw up all over his desk. He says that one of his favorite parts of being principal is standing out in the hall in passing per- iods. Not to call kids down, but just to watch them. I like watching them change classes and seeing them in the classroom. Mr. Prewett said, Kids, whatever you're doing, do it right. That's a great phi- losophy, and it's what I've tried to do in my time here. Just do your best; it's as simple as that. By Shan- non Dunn One changing of the guard occurred at last year's awards assembly when Harry and June Culps retired after fifty-nine combined years of teach- ing. Photo by Trena Adair

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Good as gold economic troubles, including a slowdown at the Ace comb plant, the businesses in town are willing to support the school's activities by buying ads, letting clubs put up posters, and participating in fund raisers. It seems no matter what is done, the community support is there. Parades are organized with precious time and care, with floats entered from different businesses. At school sports 1 events, the stands are filled to the last seat — even at away games. Concerts from the band and choirs also feature a full house. School activities hardly ever lack spectators. There are fewer students to support this year; enrollment is lower. The halls seem quieter this year, somehow. The parking lot is a little less crowded. The restaurants at lunch are less busy, though a new one, Mazzio's Pizza, has opened. But even with fewer students, participation in clubs has risen. Students want more from their school — and they're bringing about changes together. The spirit of Booneville is there — perhaps subdued, but still there. The community has given that little bit extra in support, and that support is good as gold. By Eric Nelson The top four Bearcat Boosters are Sharlene Downs, Tammy Luns- ford, Lesley Lippard, and Laurie Houston. Photo by Ric Lunsford Ads Divider