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

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Friends are what make any occasion special. Helping LaNae Jackson cel- ebrate her eighteenth birthday are Elaine Wilson, David Kersey, Laura Havens, Tom Melson, and Scott Pro- cell. The surprise party was kept such a good secret that LaNae cried when she arrived. For the seniors, it was reaching a year of decision-making from which their lives would be determined, and with many choices there would be no turning back. For many graduation was the culmination of twelve years of secondary education that was to take them directly into the Work world. For others it was merely the first step in the opportunity to gain a degree in a desired field. ' Birthdays were special occasions in every year, but turn- ing eighteen, as most seniors do, put a new perspective on life. Registering for selective service, voting in elections, and being held legally responsible as an adult instead of a juvenile be- came realities from which there was no return. It was a time for making priorities and deciding what was to be accom- plished in the crucial years ahead. Although the year had its uncertainties and disappoint- ments, graduation and the fact OG had remained intact for an- other productive year created an ironic blend of relief and anxi- ety. Closing

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king orward The idea that there was no turning back proved to be a fitting one. Whether bounc- ing back from a dis- appointing season or hoping to repeat a state championship, students looked ahead rather than dwelling on past glo- ries and defeats. The Mock Trial team began prepara- tions on their new case in an attempt to hold their state cham- pionship title. The 1986 Hornet won national acclaim by receiving Medalist honors, placing it in the top ten percent of all yearbooks. With- in four years our book has gone from win- ning nothing to being rated one step higher than first place, said adviser Mrs. Marilyn Eudy. As a result of this, she was invited to address a group of Columbia Scholastic Press Association in New York City. The junior boys bas- ketball team reboun- ded from a winless regular season to win the first game of the county tournament, thus providing en- couragement for next year's team. Our re- cord didn't reflect our season, we had the spirit, but we just couldn't get that win until the tourna- ment, said T-Ray Rester. The consolidation issue united students, parents, and faculty as they fought for neighborhood schools. The thought of sepa- ration from friends drove students to pro- test. Several meetings regarding student as- signments, held in Maumelle and Oak Grove, drew packed houses. The major concerns were which grades would be af- fected and how many students would be in- volved. But regardless ofthe future, students cherished the experi- ences they shared at OG. Ccont.J ,am Closing

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