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

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FIGHTING Pom A cAusE Issues of Concern veryday after school at 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. the news came on. Some news issues hit close to home. Hands Across America on May 25,1986, was a na- tionwide event that took place on a grand scale. Making a human chain across the country in order to raise funds for the world hunger crisis was one event students eagerly participated in in Arkan- sas. The chain went through Little Rock across the Main Street Bridge. My dad works for the Coca-Cola Company and he was in charge of a whole block. I participated in it not only for him but for myselfbecause I felt like it was a good cause. I met several people who were concerned about the hun- ger situation and felt this was the best way they could express their con- cern, said Eric Tolbert. Other students also par- ticipated in the fund rais- er. Hands Across Amer- ica really hit home with me because there are hungry people right here in Arkan- sas, too, said Holly John- ston. Even closer to home was the consolidation issue. After four years of gruel- ing court battles between the Little Rock and Pulas- ki County School Dis- tricts, Judge Hem'y Woods demanded reforms made which would result in bus- ing as far as twenty miles. At a meeting held in the school auditorium on Feb- ruary 2, 1987, potential busing assignments were made for both grade school and secondary schools. Mr. Charles Stratton, President of the Pulaski County School Board, and Bobby Lester, Superinten- dent of the PCSSD along with other board members presented the maps for fu- ture plans. With the ex- ception of the Crystal Hill area, the majority of junior and senior high students would continue school at Oak Grove. On the other hand, grade school stu- dents in the Maumelle and Oak Grove communities did not fare so well. While some students were al- lowed to stay at their pres- ent school, others were go- ing to be bused to schools across the city. Upset parents, students, and teachers attended the meeting to ask questions as well as let off a little steam. I would hate to be in the school board's po- sition because of all the parents' gripes and com- plaints, said Tracy Green. Involvement by the students, faculty, and community in the issue created a feeling of uni- ty. Some vowed to the of- ficials that they were not going to let it pass with- out a fight. But board members exhausted ev- ery means of alternative in a vain attempt to avoid the busing problems. I feel like my dad CCharles Strattonj tried his best to suit everyone but that's impossible. So did the other board mem- bers. They all worked hard, said Shawna Stratton. Many issues of impor- tance pervaded the news telecasts each night. But perhaps none affected the students more di- rectly than consolida- tion and Hands Across America. Issues that would affect their lives were cause for active in- volvement to insure a better future. 1 1. Current Events A

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Cilrlbl B8 More than just an excuse to skip hom- eroom, club meetings played a very impor- tant role. The usual duties of clubs such as fund raisers, benefits, and special programs throughout the year were expected to be performed by the club members of their re- spective clubs. A field trip to October Fest by the French Club and a trip to an art mu- seum by the Art Club were just part of the many off-campus privileges received by club members. But being a member of a club was more than just field trips and fun days. With ac- tivities that contributed to the school, many club members found they could play an important part in the school's financial status. For example, the selling of calen- dars by Senior Beta contributed to a new P.A. system. All of the clubs on campus boosted the FBLA members attend leadership conferences where they are given tests in their designated categories such as typing. Traci May adds an award won at the spring conference to a long line of many others. The latest awards were won in typing by Exploratory Business and Typing I and II students. morale of the student body and communi- ty. The Students Against Drunk Driving Worked hard to publicize and promote their purpose. Our purpose is to per- suade people to think before they drink and drive because it could kill them or others, said Wende Moseley. FBLA sponsored food baskets for the needy citi- zens of our community. Many people, once involved in a club, found there was no turning back. They dis- covered that participating gave them a sense of importance and involvement in campus happenings. Club involvement is essential because it instills pride in the students that is reflected on campus, commented Laura Whitworth, student body vice-president. Most people found clubs in which they could serve to the best of their ability and contribute a part of themselves to the school. Clubs 89