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

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On the football field, intramural participant Martin Pledger waits for the kickoff. Participating in the individual sport of table tennis or ping pong is Kent Lingo. l'I.l.l. By outrunmng his opponents Ronnie Beggs scores a touchdown for his football team Steve Killiam throws for his basketball team during N.A.P. 18 f Student Life At the beginning of their basketball game the F. C. A. and Student Council teams prepare to begin their game. l at . my , 3... , MM,WA

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DIQEDAIQATIG 1 Checks and stripes of red and white show the spirit of Dana Benetz and Denise Blessing on Twin Day. reparation for this year's Homecoming began immediately after the Homecoming of 1978. With the establishment of the new system for the election of the Homecoming Court, there were numerous ideas considered, debated, and finally decided upon. Nominees for the Homecoming Court were provided by the Football players. Then according to classes, the Student Body selected three Sophomore Maids, three Junior Maids, and five Senior Maids. From the Senior Court members, the entire Student Body elected the Queen who did not know until Homecoming Night. Using a replica of the new system, the Y-Teens formed the all new 'Batchelor Court.' Each Batchelor Court member was to be the escort Attempting to Drown a Demon, Vaughn Knapp throws a wet sponge at Todd Barringer who is posing as the Devil. of a particular Homecoming Royal- ty at the Assembly and in the Parade. To start the week off ,right, Monday was Spirit Day. Tuesday was all-time favorite, Twin-Day. Wednesday was the day to Drown a Demon. Another favorite, Back- to-Childhood Day, was Thursday. Mafia-Madness ended the spirited week on Friday. Friday, October 12, Homecoming Day, began. with a Pep Breakfast by the Y-Teens in honor of the Football players, the Homecoming Royalty, and the Batchelor Court. Excitement peaked as the first Homecoming Batchelor-King, Mitch Powell, received his plaque. On a clear night, the McClellan Lions defeated their old rivals, the Jacksonville Red Devils, 14-12. Student Life fl7

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lrnui Iles Tit me fu' In f'ilI'l'll.ll l!i I tudents who participated in varsity sports in the past did not have to sit idly by any longer due to the development of the intramural program. Giving students the chance to participate in group sports-as well as individual sports-was the purpose of this program. Some of the sports activities were football, basketball, and softball. Included in the individual sports was table tennis. Noon activity period created the intramural program in order to give students who did not go out to lunch something to do during the Returning a serve to his opponent is Ronald Eagle. Ronnie Beggs throws a pass down the field to his receiver for the Key Club football team. .21 .-.' ag - nw 13 ' - ' R B 1 2a 1' I -4' K i hour and ten minutes time period. The Health, Occupations, and Education team proved itself to be the number one intramural football team. Deciding their next offensive move is the H. O. E. team. About to shoot a free throw for the Student Council basketball team is Mitch Powell. t ' ii-'f'- . 1 . I Student Life f 19