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

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Wag M xy W 5, 'H VW H No one realizes how much the yearbook depends on ad sales. Community sup- port is vital to put out the book. H f-ids

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Formulas, equations, and factoring are all a part of Mrs. Lavonne l'lenclerson's teachings. She has patience with a frustrated class as she tries to give an explanation for a problem, as she has done for many years. Long hours and meticulous record keeping make the bookkeeper's job an arduous task. Mrs. Mary Catherine Denis fulfills her responsibilities. f si? X F, . S Gena Shipps Choir Mildred Spears Staff Jennifer Steele Math, Jn Cheerleading Sandra Thomas Science, Math, Drill team Bobby Tiner Health, Coaching staff Harold Treadway Math, Coaching Stalf Dorothy Wilson Staff Pat Wilson Staff Margaret White Reading Marvell Williams History Staff 'I

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'Zan Nervously fingering her information sheets and ad agreements, the well-dressed teenage girl stepped into the dark, humid garage. The only figure she made out was that of a man in work clothes busily work- ing on an old automobile engine. She stood for several minutes and debated whether to sneak away unnoticed or boldly catch the man's attention. Just as the girl was ready to turn around, the man looked up and smiled reassuringly. Taking courage from his friendliness, the girl began her prac- ticed sales pitch. She was selling ads for the yearbook. The man smiled again, wiped his greasy hands, and began to search for his checkbook. Same as last year, was all he said. There was a flurry of forms and the out-of-place teenager breathed a sigh of re- lief as the transaction ended. She left with an excited Thank you! and a smile. The support of parents and businesses surrounding Oak Grove was an integral part of the yearbook. Their donations were With practiced manners and the necessary equipment yearbook staff mem' ber Laura Whitworth completes her end of the transaction with her preach- er, Brother Rudy Davis. V used to lower yearbook costs for the stu- dents, and their graciousness made the dreaded job of selling ads much easier. Many times these businesses bought an ad from both the yearbook and the monthly newspaper. Some businesses would insist that they bought a yearbook ad from us when they had really bought a newspaper ad. It was confusing and frustrating, but they usually bought one from us once everything got straightened out, yearbook staff member Holly John- ston explained. Many times these sales people were a little less than organized, yet the community accepted the shortcomings wonderfully. There's no turning back to repair those confused sales pitches and misplaced ad agreements. The yearbook staff obviously was not perfect, but the patrons gave overwhelming support through it all. Hds 169