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

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Weeks fmlnuel The many faces oFEve. The reader's theatre produced and performed several scripts which they took to tournaments around the state. The Many Faces ofa Stranger was performed at the National Honor Society induction. WW K ,mm ,vnu-.. tudents who had been taught not to talk in class would never have made it in the Communications Department, for talking in class was all part of the plan. Classes in the department ranged from Communications I, where students learned the basics of public speaking, to drama, where students staged theatrical productions. Communications I began with basic oral interpretation of prose and poetry and carried the students through speech making and debate, with a final emphasis on parliamentary procedure. Drama classes studied the history of theatre as well as mime, improvisation and other aspects of the performing arts. Silence is golden. Gene Elam and Jeff Pitcock, both juniors, perform in a mime show produced for the student body by the drama class. 190-Academics! Organizations

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'E 'YQ ix 3 i Taking care of bu Business students could also belong to Future Business Leaders of America, which was involved in fund-raising activities and community projects. In the March of Dimes Haunted House at Halloween, FBLA won a plaque for their Alien Room. The group had received national recognition for its work with the March of Dimes. FBLA also sponsored Homecoming, decorating the field for the Homecoming court. They planned a Valentine party for patients at Children's Hospital, and the money management committee held a spring fashion show. To raise money for their activities, FBLA sold porcelain bells, pocket calendars and placemats. Some Patriots also enjoyed a breakfast of donuts, which were sold by FBLA members. The FBLA helps familiarize students with business and helps them getjobs, said Janiece Alexander, president. Competitive conferences show them they can work well in the business world. During Youth Appreciation Week, J aniece gave a speech at the Rosehill Optimist Club, which recognized the Parkview FBLA chapter and presented it with a plaque. Business students also participated in district, state, regional and national conferences. While some students aiming at business careers chose to continue their education at a college or university, all who took courses in Parkview's Business Department knew they had been well prepared for careers in the outside world. A hole in the budget. Cynthia Reed, senior, one of the business students who sold donuts each morning before school, hands over a favorite with students, a glazed donut with chocolate filling. Lighting the way. At the FBLA dinner at which they were installed, Gina Lovett. first vice-president, and Audie Puckett, secretary, carry candles representing their newly acquired offices. iness Keeping the record straight. Senior Sharon Elrod tiles information for the Patriot Company. Students in the two-hour simulation course also learned advanced typing skills, business math and bookkeeping. FBLA: Group ll lfmnt Mrs. D.M. Smith, Cloree Smith, Yvonne Bryant, Brenda Windham, Vicki Painton, Denise Spychalski, Charlotte Williams, Virginia Faubel. Iaoeondl E. Jewel Peyton, Sharon Neely, Jane Carson, Karol Mills, Susan Millirons. Angella Shells, Melanie Carek, Diana Bnmdick. Kelley Hilpert. Lynn Patterson. Jamie Cobb, Kristi Harrendorf. Ithlnll Michele Lenhart, Carolyn Jynes, Kelly Pollnow, Cathy Bryant, Lorrie Burch, Carol Lewis, Corehia Hampton, Karen Williamson, Vicki Daves, Sherrie Mann, Lauren McKnight. lfourtlal Tina Cole, Julie Pinkett, Cynthia Bames, Manythia Wilburd, Angela Croston, Michele Wade. Connie Clark, Shari McCarthy, Lisa 'Tumer, Ashley Hemdon, Kat-ina Brittman. IHfthI Jan McGowan, Camille Hughes. Kenneth Townsend, Tonya Springer, Michelle Mitchell, Greg LaCaze, Lisa Hom, Tray Wilbur. Gerard Jnramillo, Ronnie Nierstheimer, Sharon Taylor. Ibackl Carol Robertson, Mini Gibbons, Kevin Melton. Jeff Anglin. Scott Pahlow, Ron Blackman. Ron Heaton, Kirby McGi.ll. Kevin Bloom, Todd Hastings, Liz Jernigan. Vicki Brumett. Business 189

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1 XL! - Parkview Players: Ifrontl Kelley Cunningham, Gena Elam, Joni Blevins, Jeff Pitcock, Paige Shinn, Gail Helms. lSoeoadl Deborah Dozier, Kelley Cooper, Christy Harrell, Cheryl Y. Powell, Holly Bealer, Kim Piazza. Jane Carson. lthhdl Sheila Hearty, Melina Rainey, Donna Redwood, Suadn Wilson, Carol Robertson, Carmen Comer, Kim Jones. Ilzadl Scott Stanley, Brian Hollenbeck, Leanne Davis fpresidentl. Robert Bergeron, Rod Whitt, Tim Carter, Renee Suskie. rf Qi fp, Son of Cicero. Before competing in one of many speech tournaments attended by communications students, Gordon Holiman, sophomore, polishes his oratory. Earth to Mus. As part of her Stage Management course, Zina Cyrus, junior, learns to operate the stage manager's console in the new auditorium. H1785 Tlghtenlng the belt. Lorrie Burch, senior, gives an informative speech about her new diet. Each student in Communications I was required to give a demonstration speech. Speech and Drama 191