Oak Grove High School - Hornet Yearbook (North Little Rock, AR)

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ry N -. 113' nsuuaqllv Ullnisnuunp- 1031. t -H-nqq.,,,,,,, All over campus the laughter and smiles were abundant, and the comments overheard were like Did you see Back to the F uture? or She broke up with him? and I'm really glad to see you again! Getting back into the swing of school life involved seventh-graders on the brink of a new adventure while seniors strutted as they took their places as leaders on campus. According to Dawn Drennan, the joy and excitement of being reunited with friends was wonderful, . .. but the stuffy classrooms and crowded halls soon made S and urprises Flrsi Weeks' us realize we were actually back at school. The problems facing Oak Grove this year were unique compared to years past. The school population rose steadily during the last five years: in the 1981-82 year there were 750 students compared with the present 950. This resulted in overcrowding in the hallways, at lockers, and in the cafeteria. The school schedule was lengthened to seven periods. The addition of the 900 building was needed and appreciated by the business department, in the opinion of Mrs. Janet Lawrence, because the new facility provided a more businesslike EXCITQIIIQI11' atmosphere. There were almost 500 schedule changes made in the opening two weeks, an overwhelming number compared to last year. All of this combined added, as Kyla Iohnson stated, an air of confusion as well as excitement during the first few weeks. Only nine more months! said Nora Crone, but the thrill of the first weeks still lingered. Students crowd in to scrounge in their lockers for books, papers, and other items. t'Don't look-these are personal! said Shelia Halsey as others peered at her locker decorations. Flooded with schedule changes the first few weeks, Mrs. Shirley Fortner juggles almost 500 forms, only one of her many duties as the counselors' secretary. KX .Ng First WEEKS

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Overcrowding at lockers is a major problem for some students as they struggle to finish their business before their next class begins. As the lockers slammed shut at 3:35, Angie Clausen and Necole Harper sighed with relief at not having to face frustration again until the next morning. ll-1 - Student Life l1 With the expansion of the business department, Amy Thistlethwaite, Pam Hennessey, and Christy Moreland pitch in to help move office equip- ment into the new 900 building. Clusters of students gather throughout the halls to recount their summer experiences. LaNae Jackson, Elaine Wilson, and Shelia Halsey spend a few spare moments together between classes.

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Getting spirit into line, students and fans show their support by participating in pre- game activities. Spirit lines let the opposing teams see the challenge before them and give the Hornets an extra cheer of encour- agement. Cheerleaders aren't the only ones with school spirit! The senior high football team crams together in a huddle of excited spirit to let the students know they are ready for a victory! X All Putting spirit together piece by piece, Thom- as Sponer and Mike Decker help create a dummy resembling a Senator to dangle from Oak Grove's gate before the game. az: six if vt ta, PM . H1555 ' Student Life Typical loe-T look a-like, Kelley Wright wears her spirit to school as she parades a motley collection of uncoordinated colors. We