Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

Page 29 text:

What’s entertainment? ‘Did you see . . How did students from NHS fill in their free time from weekend to weekend? For those lucky students who had no homework there were many choices of things to do. A lot of kids felt like relaxing to the sound of their favorite group or song on the stereo. Though the preferences of the students varied greatly, some preferring the mellow sounds of Journey’s “Open Arms, others the country sound of Alabama, others rocking to the beat of AC DC, there was hardly anyone who felt that listening to music wasn’t a great way to spend his time. Senior Jay Mitchell said, “It relaxes me. Some students found that when they felt depressed, certain songs could pick their spirits up. The radio was always a good source of entertainment for quiet times spent alone or for partying with friends. Jay said he liked the radio because “it’s not as limited as T.V. I ' Derringer'' members Tim King (on drums), Scotty Floyd. Andy Lathrop (baas guitar). Steve Sbankles (lead guitar), and Greg Westfall (rhythm guitar) perform during the Student Council Valentine talent contest. always find something I like to listen to. Some students thought it made even homework seem more pleasant. However, there was more to a radio than turning it on and listening, as Scott Dunson, a senior at NHS, found out. He worked at Nashville’s local radio station. KBHC, after school. He said he enjoyed working there. “It’s easier than a regular job. I get to sit down a lot, and it’s better than a job where I’d have to do manual labor. Thursday night found the majority of the students watching Fame, which was voted the favorite T.V. series by NHS students. Stacy White, a Fame fan, said she thought the show appealed to so many people at NHS because “the characters in the show are close to our age and we can relate to them because we have many of the same problems. But more and more students were turning off the T.V. and turning on the video games. Video games such as Pac-Man, Pinball. Space Invaders, and Donkey Kong became a big source of entertainment, and the popular song “Pac-Man Fever demonstrated this. Movies were still popular, as well, and the most popular movie of year was “Raiders of the Lost Ark. Several students saw it more than once, they enjoyed it so much the first time. Mike Spigner said. “It always kept me on the edge of my seat. It’s the best movie I’ve seen in a long time. Raiders also did very well at the Academy Awards, being nominated for several Oscars, including special effects. All of the students’ entertainment didn't come from Hollywood or New York, though. There were several local entertainers, such as the popular band Derringer. “Derringer performed such numbers as Another Brick in the Wall, “Old Flame, and other favorites at several school functions, to the delight of many students. Such entertainment helped make the year a little easier, and provided topics for many conversations. At any given time there could usually be heard, Did you see ... Favorites movie Raiders of the Lost Ark T.V. show “Fame single recording “Open Arms by Journey actor Clint Eastwood actress Jane Fonda musical group Alabama Entertainment 85

Page 28 text:

“Fame wu voted the most popular T.V. series by NHS students. Billy Hockaday looks over the current hits in the record department. A PARAMOUNT PICTURE HARRISON FORO KAREN ALLEN The ultimate hero in the ultimate adventure. The favorite movie of the NH8 students was “Raiders of the Lost Ark . Listening to music is a way Tony Lyons has found to relax 24 Student Life

Page 30 text:

Richard Hug-he , alia Bozo, wait to introduce the •children Steve Hearon, Kelley Loveli . and Robert Bennett portrayed by Marvin Johnaon, Kelly Dildy and Matt Van Horn. Junior claa President Donnie Parrish gives the welcoming speech at the banquet. Sophomore Wayne Toliver prepares to serve Debbie Acord during the meal. In one of the skits Marvin Johnaon portrays Coach Bill Thigpen. 26 Student Life