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

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While waiting her turn, Tonya Cray realizes the fear ol giving blood for the first time. TRYING NEW ow many times have people turned down the chance to do something, simply because it was something they had nev- er done before? There is a. bit of trauma you go through when you do something for the first time, but you feel a big release when you get it over with, stated Ric Wade. This summer the drill team flew to camp at SMU in Dallas, Texas. Some of the girls had never been on a plane be- fore. I think I was more afraid of getting sick than of anything else, but I just held my teddy bear real tight and wasn't scared anymore, Anxiety Atiocks said Cathy Barker. Ashley Phelps required more to keep her calm, however. Sherri McGhee remem- bers, She was going into hysterics before we even got on the plane. I would tell her things to scare her more, but I was sorry when she ended up trying to sit in my lap. The first time behind the wheel of a car was often a frightening experience for both the driver and the teacher. The first time I ever drove, I felt like the car was too big for the lane, and I got real tense when other cars were around me. I felt like it was me against the world, said Vic Wil- liams. Recalling some of the experiences he's had, as the driver's education Student Life instructor Coach Ben- nett said, It's not al- ways fun, but it's never boring. All the hard work paid off when the learner drove for the first time. Doing things never done before became a re- quirement for the TAG 1 class. Among the pro- jects chosen were sand art, baking a pie, and go- ing to the state fair. The idea was not to suc- ceed, but to go through the thought processes of trying something new, said Mrs. Bonnie Hay- nie, who taught the class. First times didn't nec- essarily get easier with experience. But once the first time was over with, so was the hard part.

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STUDENTS' ACCCDIVIPLISI-IIVIENTS ACCUIVIULATE Honors Stock Up ccomplishments played a big part for many students this past season. These accom- plishments ranged from the senior cheerleaders go- ing to the National Com- petitions in Florida to J im- my Beckham Winning the top salesman for the band's fund raiser. Going door to door, I am told, is one of the har- dest ways of earning money. It was a cold and tiring Way to sell anything, but the band needed the money. I was top salesman for the band and earned twenty-five dollars plus the satisfaction of being the best, said Jimmy. Not only were the cheer- leaders and band members involved in achieving, but individual students as well. Laura Whitworth was selected as a National Merit semifinalist. I was excited when I found out that I became a semifinalist. A lot of col- leges have offered scholar- ships if I became a finalist. That would really help a lot, said Laura. Football players Worked hard throughout the sea- son, but only a select few were chosen for All-Con- ference. These players were Gary Williams, Rus- sell Munns, Stacey Hor- ton, Raymond Baxter, and Jim Hansard. I think our team did Well. Our football season was full of joy, but was full of sadness as well. Some games were played with lit- tle ambition, but in many of our games We gave 1 10'Ma of ourselves. I think I could have done more for the team as an individual, but you don't know what could have been done until the opportunity is gone. I wish the team next year lots of luck in hopes of a better season. With all that is happening, every- one will need a Wish of luck, said Gary Williams. Accomplishments Wer- en't brought on by luck One must be an extraordinary teacher to win the Good Apple Award. Ms. Marylou Andreelli demonstrates her teaching ability in every day conferences with students such as .lim Hansard in her English and Humanities classes. ALL-CONFERENCE: Russell Munns, Stacey Horton, Raymond Baxter, and .lim Hansard. alone, but by much hard Work as well. Patience was a virtue in accom- plishing set goals. Achieving something takes patience and a good attitude. In the long run, you'll look back and smile, said Celeste Bowers. Smiles of joy and smiles of pride were shown on the faces of many students who Worked hard and accom- plished their goals. These accomplishments were made through the efforts put forth by stu- dents in making the best of their resources. Hccomplishments -,1-

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