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

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Gerri Sharp Larry Sheard Stewart Sheild Joe Shelnutt Jamie Shelton Paige Shinn Ben Sims Tracy Sipes Cassandra Slater Gwen Slavik Darryle Smith Joe Smith Keith Smith Kevin Smith Mike Smith Ray Smith Rene Smith Richard Smith Veletta Smith Willie Sparks Richard Springer Tonya Springer Shelia Stackhouse Odetta Stanfield Millicent Stewart Terri Stone Marsett Stevens Sammy Stuart Renee Suskie Laurie Sutton Johnny Swaim Vicki Swaim Marc Sydow Gift Terry Tim Terry Daniel Thomas David Thomas Kelly Thomas Mark Thomas Greg Thompson Michelle Thompson Tracy Tisdale Ricky Tittle Kenneth Townsend Ivan Townsend Gina Turley Tim Turley Robert Tyler

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TheFair The whirling of the ferris wheel, freak shows featuring such attractions las Frankenstein and the electric woman and rides ranging from the traditional merry-go-round to the new and exciting Himalaya were some of the high lights of this year's Arkansas State Fair which occurred Sept. 30-Oct. 9. . Besides the ever popular midway, ,the fair was the scene for the state rodeo. The rodeo started Oct. 5 and ithe grandstand show featured singing ,star Barbara Mandell and several gospel singing groups. It lasted ,through the end of the rodeo, Oct. 9. For the most students, the fair was a place to spend money on junk l instead of such necessities as gas and lclothes. At the time, a candy apple ,seemed more important than enough g gas to get home on and riding another lride seemed far more exciting than going home to study for a test, said Sheila Baker. T Even though many had upset stomachs from greasy hamburgers or too sweet cotton candy, they were glad they went and already anticipa- ting its return in 1978. Up ln Ilghts. The State Falr draws a crowd of 300,012 people this year. Strolling the midway. Sheila Baker says that her boy friend Duke Hays spent over S30 on her at the Fair this year. Order, please. At the rodeo, the food was good, but expensive. Thelr french frles were very crisp and delicious, said Dazzle Sears. Sophomores , it . are

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97 vs ' rf W wt Y . r I W elf For the show. Monty Phillips catalogs the Cold Cream. Sophomore Martha Chownlng wardrobe closet at the Arkansas Arts Center removes hertheatrical make-up after perform- before Bluebird. ing as Mrs. Bedgood in Ollver. biz' Whether it was swimming, paint- ing, ballet or acting, Parkview stu- dents had many hobbies. Sophomores Martha Chownlng and Monty Phillips both spent much time and effort working with the Arkansas Arts Center's Children's Theater. Monty attended a drama class and got involved with the Arts Center production by working behind the scenes, like painting scenery, operat- ing lighting and sound, necessities involved in putting a show together. After a year of active duty, he received his first speaking role. His first part was as a chorus member in Cinderella. Oliver was his first major production. He played the part of Noah Claypole. Last summer, Monty became stage manager for the traveling troupe for the show, Kid Stuff. The last show he performed in was The Bluebird, which he did in December. Monty said, I feel that it's best to start small rather than butcher a character or role that you are not artistically mature enough for. Monty doesn't want over-exposure. He also liked to do technical work. Art was one of his interests, but he did not plan to make it his career. Martha became involved with the Arts Center through some of her close friends. She wasn't interested until she auditioned for Tom Sawyer, but she was rejected for the part. She had given up all hope, but was persuaded to try again by her family. She auditioned and got a role in Pinocchio as a Christmas tree. She tried again for a part in Snow White, but was turned down, so she became involved with technical work. Martha learned to live with disappointments, but enjoyed playing Mrs. Bedgood, the housekeeper, in Oliver. Last summer, Martha went to camp and played a part in Bye, Bye, Birdie, a musical comedy. Looking ahead, Martha wants to attend Northwestern University in Chicago. She feels that she would like to continue acting. Lights out. Monty and Martha enjoy the technical aspects of theater as well as performances. Sophomores