McClellan High School - Lion Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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he ear of the Child n 1959 the United Nations declared that Children have rights, and in 1979, the International Year of the Child, Arkansas celebrated this decision by a Governor's Day for Children held at the capitol grounds in October. At a meeting attended by students from Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pulaski County Special School District, Andrea Pierkowski was appointed Pulaski County chairman for Governor's Day. She was in charge of the two activities of the Pulaski County schools which were face painting and the graffiti board. Andrea said, 1979 was the 20th anniversary of the United Nations decision for children's rights. The Governor's Day for the Children acknowledged the child as possessing the key to the future, and it encouraged his abilities to grow :Hi Sify' -.,, ' l'l kkk. vi , ... M creatively as well as intellectually. I think this year was very successful in that we were given the chance to take part in accepting responsibilities in local and state activities. 1979 was our year. With a little help from Pam Preller, Scott Embrey, and Dorothy Stacks, Governor Bill Clinton gets painted up like a clown at the Governor's Day for Children. l2fStudent Life

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l Members of the Homecoming Court are seniors, Cynthia Johnson, Janet Lewis, Queen-Gloria Garner, Pam Preller, and Elizabeth Hawkins. Juniors are Feleecia Dixon, Bronwyn Nelson, and Edie Howard. Representing the Sophomore class are Vanessa Baker, Phyllis Lewis, and Carrie Minick. N cm the most important and awaited dates of the season for the Lion fans. Not only was it the game of their arch rival, the Jacksonville Red Devils, it was also Homecom- ing night. Dressed as never before, in dressy sportswear, the Homecom- ing Court Royalty looked radiant. While the band played A Pretty IQQ ctober twelfth was one of H Girl is Like a Melody, the senior 1 C football players escorted the Royalty across the field. As the last Senior Court member took her place in the line up, a hush fell over the Homecoming spectators. Tension mounted as over the loudspeaker was heard: The Homecoming Queen for 1979 is-Miss Gloria Garner? Tears flowed as she stepped forward to receive her crown and bouquet from the Principal, Jim Rollins. After a suspense packed game, the Lions ended with a 14-12 on. victory! I . Jumping high, Senior Varsity Cheerleaders spur crowd McClellan's Mark Greer attempts to break around right end against Jacksonville. l4fStudent Life MBEIQ Keeping his eye on the game, Senior Fullback, Kim Burns, takes a break.