Parkview High School - Spirit Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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.MN55 oc'B1 1 1 A. This is the plan... Lou Holtz and teammates contemplate game strategy for MS donkey basketball game. Holtz tries same game plan as was used when he led Arkansas to 31-6 victory over Oklahoma in Orange Bowl. Final trip home. Hubert Humphrey calms an admiring audience in his last return to Washington before his death. Humphrey died January, 1978 after a long battle with cancer. The Klng lives on. Elvis Presley. King of rock n' roll ended his mortal existence in August, 1977, but his memory lived on. ln Jan. 1978, six months after his death, his song, My Way still remained in the top ten. Reflections in the Raln. Rosalyn Carter, Vice-President Mondale, and Governor David Pryor leave funeral of Senator John McClel- lan. Funeral services were held at Immanuel Baptist Church on November 29,1977. Student Llfe

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In 1968 when Parkview opened, the nation had just elected Richard M. Nixon, President, people were debat- ing the Vietnam War and man continued his exploration in space. Arkansas was adjusting to its new governor, Dale Bumpersg Frank Broy- les was the revered head football coach at the University of Arkansas, and John McClellan was in his 25th year as senior senator from Arkansas. ln 1978 another new President, Jimmy Carter, found campaign pro- mises hard to make into realities, TV newsman Walter Cronkite helped to bring lsrael's Prime Minister Mena- hem Begin together with Egypt's President Anwar Sadat to begin peace talks for the Middle East, the US and the USSR sent satellites into space for purposes other than peace. Three generations mourned the loss ofElvis Presley and Bing Crosby, stars of the entertainment world. Arkansans also suffered the loss of Senator John McClellan in December. The University of Arkansas' new head football coach, Lou Holtz, led the Razorbacks to an Orange Bowl win and a third place national ranking. Consumers worried about the impact of the farmers' strikes. Thousands of tractors crept to Little Rock to demonstrate farmers' concern about their lack of profits. Ten years separated 1968 from 1978, and in spite of similar problems existing, living in a world not torn by war was a drastic and welcome change. Students participated in Student Congress in November. Judy Holmes was one of six delegates selected from her class to attend. This was the reenactment of Congress, where bills were voted on. Judy received an award for parilamentary procedure and floor debates. Tho Smlle ls gone. After one year ln offlce the famous Carter Smile Is missing during state of the unlon address. National Events

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Time of x I I i s'c 'i 2 9 0 1 1 l 6 5510 2? I 9 SE 3 8 N 6 40 7 6 5 xo? 'Ill' 'I g Us Holidays Q55 Holidays were a vacation from school and a time when friends could get together leisurely. Away from school, they gathered at the usual hangouts. A lucky few made trips to the Bahamas, New York or other exotic spots. Donald Bratton and other' social studies teachers took a Visit America Boheme tour group to the Greater Antilles. For S557 students visited St. Thomas, Virgin lslandsg San Juan, Puerto Rica, Cap Hatian, Haitig Puerto Plato, Domincan Flepublic. Shannon McGee, who made a similar trip with the group last year, said that the ports were more interesting, but the ship did not offer as many services. The cruise was a fantastic oppor- tunity for me to visit and see these places. l am sure the chaperones enjoyed it every bit as much at the students, Mr. Bratton said. A group of journalists attended the Columbia Scholastic Press Associat- ion spring convention in New York beginning their spring break a week early. At school the holiday atmosphere prevailed with decorations especially at Christmas time. Student Council provided a tree and some classes exchanged gifts or had culture studies. Seeing Mrs. Richesin try and dance made our party fun, said Rhonda Stewart. Other groups gath- ered outside school for caroling or parties. Good girl... A little girl named Christy is afraid of Santa Claus, but tells him she wants 'Baby Alive.' fl x rf',fl L' ff l . - pdl 4fxl?'-Pix A 241-XtXX'f'y J, -. rm Iyxxf