Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

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Stepping Out The word “banquet” possessed a special meaning at high school. When it was mentioned, it cast an air of anticipation. All of the banquets required formal attire and presented an opportunity for a date, with some exceptions. When banquet time rolled around, many girls sat home waiting to be asked and boys dreaded popping the question. Then, after the date was secured, came the mad dash to all the stores to find a new formal, and the boys dragged out the suit and tie. Various organizations and athletic teams choose to hold banquets to honor their outstanding and talented members. These banquets were scattered throughout the year. The annual Rotary Football Banquet kicked off the festive schedule in December. This banquet had an unusual At the FFA Banquet, keynote speaker Doyle Cook, an employee of Production Credit Association, talks on the value of Arkansas' agriculture. menu of “roasted coaches.” Senior football players paid their last respects to the coaches by roasting them in the manner made popular on television by comedien Dean Martin. All kidding aside, each of the coaches received a placque in appreciation of their time and hard work. The team also presented senior cheerleaders Gaye Goodrum and Debbie Chesshir, field commander Martha Bowers, and majorette Tammie Wilson with trophies. Coach Gary Segrest took the podium and spoke about each senior, paying them back a little with a few jokes. He honored two noteworthy Scrappers, leading rusher Stacy Boles and leading tackier Stan Staggs. An expert on Scrappers, former coach and superintendent Dwight Jones was the guest speaker After his Coaches, wives, Rotarians, football players and dates applaud as Rotary President Jay Romine presents Robbye Westfall the Rotary Most Valuable Player of the Year Award. 28 Student Life

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Crowds of spectators, high school studonts included, watch the progress of the fire from across the street. After an unsuccessful battle with the blaze which demolished Harris Furniture, volunteer firemen concentrate on dampening the flames of Hastings Music Store next door. All three buildings were a total loss. The cosmetic store saved only 30% of its stock, losing about $ 12,000. The trophy shop lost about the same amount. Bystanders removed most of the instruments and showcases from Hastings Music Store. Other buildings on the block, including an office belonging to an accountant. Mr. Ronny Woods, and the Nashville Recreational Hall reported fire and water damage. Cleggs Cleaners, Steel and Steel’s law office, the Gift Shop, and James TV removed files, merchandise, and equipment when the fire threatened to spread to the entire block. The fire was mostly under control by 1:15 p.m. It was termed by the Nashville News as Nashville's most destructive fire of the 20th century. The day that had begun as a typical Sunday was to be remembered for the acrid smell of burning timber that filled the air and the heaping pile of rubbish filling a gap on North Main — a souvenir left over from the fire that marred Main Street. Student Life 27

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speech, Rotary President Jay Romine presented Robbye Westfall the Rotary Most Valuable Player of the Year Award. Future Farmers of America Appreciation Week was highlighted by the annual parent-teacher banquet on February 24. After the meal, Chapter President Stan Lawrence called the meeting to order. Officers performed the opening ceremonies of parliamentary procedure to open the festivities. Presentations to a number of city dignitaries and special guests were first on the agenda. Following that, the keynote speaker. Doyle Cook, spoke on the importance of agriculture to Arkansas’ economy. Junior High agriculture teacher. Mr. Joe Martin, presented Terry Hollbrook the Star Farmer Award. Mr. Larry Craver presented certificates to those who parked cars during football season. Then, representing Mr. Bud Partin, he honored David Rosenbaum and Jimmy Lockeby with plaques for their work in farming and livestock. Football players, Stan Staggs. David Chalker, and Stan Lawrence take a few friendly verbal punches at Coach Bill Thigpen. Coach Gary Segrest and wife Jan listen to their tales of Thigpen's antics. Before the FFA Banquet, Dennis McCrary, David Rosenbaum, Stan Lawrence. David Brown, Jeff Starr, and Gary Hughes make sure they have their speeches memorized. Student Life 29