Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

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Gossip and Rumors 19

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An old news source On the grapevine By Jodee Ayres What is all this nonsense about how terrible rumors and gossip is? I, for one, do not spread rumors and I certainly do not gossip. I simply communicate certain interesting facts to other certain interested parties. Communication is, after all, what makes the world go 'round. For instance, how would my best friend find out that the one true love of her life was out with that girl from his old home town if I didn’t tell a mutual friend during one of our casual phone calls? That way I can be assured the dear girl will be enlightened of this treachery, and at the same time, avoid what could become a messy situation. She would be crushed, and I can’t stand these hysterical scenes. — And I have never been accused of being the bearer of bad tidings, either. That could definitely put a strain on our friendship, which is very important to me and I wouldn’t jeopardize for the world! It had reached my ears that some good people of this school were murmuring contradictions concerning my innocence concerning gossip and rumors. I couldn’t believe it! How could they believe such a thing? How could they doubt my integrity? So! I went out to find out for myself just what terrible things (rumors) were being spread about me. I asked Mona Lewis, “Mona, do 1 gossip?” “No, of course not! You don’t tell malicious lies and stories about people that are not true.” Tammy Keaster echoed this sentiment. “You just tell what people did, when they did it, where they did it, why they did it, how they did it, and who they did it with.” .. and make it a little better,” added Wayne Toliver. Hm. Thanks. Wayne. There you are. Would these people lie? 1 don’t think so. So, there can be no doubt about it now. I don’t gossip. On the other hand, there are others who do gossip, and admit it with candor. Kuper Kreul said, “It adds spice to conversation. Sherry Venable said, “Oh, everybody gossips, but it isn't always harmful.” Most people were not bothered by gossip. Mrs. Kathi Ellis said, “If they’re talking about me, they’re leaving somebody else alone. Coach Tom DeBlack is oblivious to rumors and gossip: “I don’t know any rumors and gossip. I’m against it.” In concluding my “research” on rumors and gossip, I asked Shela Hartsell her thoughts on the subject. “What do you want to know?” she asked. , 18 Student Life

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Summer fun Extra activities Although many students didn’t have anything to do, some were always busy. These were members of various youth groups such as the 4-H Free Riders club. Square Dance, Boy Scouts, and church youth groups. From trotting to barrel racing to the rodeo was how the year started for many. The Free Riders club took a lot of work. Getting their horses to trot, walk, and barrel race for good time wasn’t always easy. The club practiced every Tuesday night about two hours. They raised money by having garage sales, demonstrations and various other fund raising projects. Junior Clay Hartsell said, “It’s ok and it’s beginning to be a bigger club because of more publicity.” Swing your partner round you go and docie-doe! Where have you heard that before? Square Dance became more popular and more common. The Murfree sboro Diamonds Square sponsored classes at Center Point every Monday night from Raising the flag, Ricardo Coppola celebrates Peace Day Singing In a high school assembly. Praise Medley performs for the student body. 7:30-9:30. All ages attended class to learn all the different steps so they later could dance to the music. Senior Linda Hardin said, “1 like it a lot and I think it will be lots of fun if we ever learn it all.” Hiking and camping offered many adventures, along with many learning experiences for the ones with the outdoors in mind. Exchange student Riccardo Copolo said, “1 have been in Boy Scouts 12 years in my country. I enjoy it very much.” The club also raised and lowered the flag at the football games this year. Among all these there were church youth groups. “I feel like it helps my religious background and makes me part of the church more. I like to be around kids my age,” said Patta Henderson. Church groups helped many youths work out their problems. The groups also provided the Christian atmosphere some felt they needed growing up in the world. The Methodist youth group helped raise funds for the new church building. The group also formed a choir and landscaped the church ground. Praise Medley, the singing group from First Baptist Church, entertained the people in the nursing homes and also at high school. The group worked hard during practices and it always expressed the way they felt deep down. Tim Freel said, “I feel like it helps youths and provides a Christian-like atmosphere.” Volleyball games and bowling trips and suppers for the elderly were among the many things that Church of Christ youth group did. Mona Lewis said, “It helps you be a stronger Christian when in the presence of other Christians. It also helps you to be better one yourself.” Although clubs took much time and effort in the end everyone felt it was worth it especially when going out with friends. ' 20 Student life