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

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Cljiligaelcilinl Riihim Qiliihibiraeftie ompetency tests and an emphasis on reading made back to basics the theme of the academic program in 1980. Students were required to complete four units of English and two units each of math and science, social studies and gym before graduation. Nine electives were necessary to till in the gaps for the required 20 units. Though Parkview offered an extensive elective program, students often turned to math, science, English and social studies for their extras. And as they planned their three-year program, they often found that the electives road reminded them of a step ladder. For example, to take Chemistry a student should have taken Algebra II and Biology. And in order to take Algebra Il, he should have taken Geometry, making three prerequisites just to take one course. Most didn't argue with the system and tilled their days with reading, 'riting and 'rithmetic. Sure, I understand having to take certain classes, said Melinda McGee, junior. They're necessary in order to comprehend the more advanced class. Reading ranged from required reading to Readers Theatre. Wuthering Heights, All the K1ng's Men and Hamlet brought students to school bleary eyed. English classes also put more emphasis on reading, and some classes spent several periods a week in the reading lab working with special materials designed to improve students' skills. By the light. Jeff Carter accepts his National Honor Society certificate from president Chis Holcomb and Principal Leornard Spiaer who helps out at the evening induction ceremony held in the library. GBack to basics Programmed to read. English classes spent more time in the reading lab this year as Fred Jackson finds out. It was all part of a new reading program set up by the school administration. How! Breaking the regular routine of tests and chapter review, Marty Carter participates in a skit by portraying Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians in Donald Bratton's third period American history class. iv' Ili'-im Bare, Bear, Beer...Wynne Dee Wallace puts the system to the test while searching for that certain book. Finding books in the library was made easier through the use of the card catalog. Bumps and bruises. As a part of their visual aid speeches given in Communications, Carl Presley and Darrell Parks demonstrate the wearing of football gear. In their speech they explain where each pad goes and its function. Back to Basics 169

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Fimxa. Physics means hard studying and f -' serious thought for students like Lizabeth Bell, who ' M' puts her class time to use by working on some homework. Two hands are better. Tim Carter and LeAnn Davis pull their resources and read A Texas Trilogy in preparation for the University of Arkansas speech tournament where they performed a duet. Mn Alpha Theta: lfmntl Carolyn Morgan, Gaye Harvey, Llubeth Bell tpresidentl, Susan Bates, Ben Guise, Evan Cook. lbnckl Michelle Glenn, Steve Perkins. Paul Schwarz, Rob Bradley tvice-presidentj, David Pope, Lori Reeves fsecretaryj. 35: v 168-Academics! Organizations

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National Honor Society: Ifmutl Roshani de Soyza, Mariann Southern, Kristi Harrendorf, Michele Kelley, Jennifer McCall, Gaye Harvey, Theresa Qualls. Iseoondl La Juan Townsend, Evan Cook, Pam McAllister, Kim Baker, Cindy Lue Burkhslter, Lisa Baldridge, Elaine Lindsey, LaDayne Farrell, Norman Leou, Carolyn Morgan. Itlalnll Marti Watson, Lizabeth Bell fsecretaryj, Susan Huckahee, Debra Moore, Michelle Mitchell, Kyla Holder. Amy Bonner, Carol Robertson fhistorianj, Ben Buise, Wynne Dee Wallace. Ifourthl Lori Reeves, Audie Puckett, David Pope, Don Johnston, Monty Phillips, Cassandra Alexander, Ricardo Davis, Ron Hearon, Alison Fuller, Rob Bradley. Ibackl Michelle Glenn, Terence Roberts, Bart Barnett, Steve Perkins, Chris Holcomb fpresidentb, Kenny Singleton, Hanklin Jackson. James Dickson, Jeff Carter, Mark J ordln, Tim Carter. Think before you speak. Preparing for the Harding Speech Tournament, Sandra Wilson writes and then rewrites her speech, polishing it to perfection. After finding a topic, the rest falls into place. KMC Late night Induction Thirty-three juniors and one senior earn National Honor Society certificates in fall candlelight induction ceremonies in the library. Parents of new members witnessed the induction. ,M Wlld, wild West ln a change from the normal routine of chapter tests Anne Bridges portrays a L-M. Dead Sheep in a class skit, as American history students study the Texas battle between cattlemen and sheepherders.