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

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-lqeooks Qlnnel hile student governments didn't make the law of the land, they provided a chance to learn and experience government for some Parkview students. Six communications students took their seats in the House of Representatives at the annual Student Congress, which was held at the Old State House. The students who attended the Congress were juniors Scott Stanley, Don Johnston and Todd Griscomb and seniors Jill Molock, Christy Harrell and Marion Cornett. Miles Price and Andy Miller served as pages. Students from high schools around the state made up the membership of the House, while college students comprised the Senate. Those who attended were responsible for writing bills which were presented during the session. They also C'I'IC3I' ye performances. It gave me an excellent opportunity to see the time and care that goes into a democratic society to make it work, said Stanley. Students also saw government in action at Arkansas Boys' and Girls' State where they could be senators, secretary of state or even governor. At each of these week long sessions participants were able to work in hypothetical governments patterned after the Arkansas state government. One day was spent at the State Capitol where elected officials assumed their offices. I really learned a lot, said Liz Bell, Girls' State delegate. I learned that to get anywhere you have to be aware of what's going on, especially in politics. For most delegates the sessions were enjoyable, but they also agreed that the , hear ye! ,gum mn---wff ff participated in committee work just as regular representatives. At the end of the session, awards were given in various areas according to the students' J food could have been improved and calesthenics could have been postponed until at least 8 a.m. matrix'-Wy e, A tt AmlSl5 A vote for me is... Campaigning is part of the game at Arkansas Girls' State on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. La Juan Townsend, senior, spends a free moment hanging posters urging her constituents to support her cause. Wmns hear s secret. Even at Girls' State Marti Watson, senior, finds time to share anecdotes with friends from home as she enjoys a conversation with Liz Bell, senior. 196 Academics!0rganizations

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Chr A. Ido? Rod Whitt, junior, plays the leading role of Edward in The Drunkdrd. The champagne glaps will soon contain Edward's first drink, which leads to his downfall. Icounter clockwlsel Leading roles in The Drunkud were portrayed byi Marti Watson, Scott Stanley, Kim Piazza, Dan Meriwether, Jana Jacobson, Rod Whitt. Monty Phillips.

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Mumamnuneeeer mi ., . ,Mlm peefww -.W . M ,dm . 49 A W 1' I f+1:.tQ.i,axA414 ' -1 X it KQV V -ff?-g fr- 31 l.t M,, I 'A' , , 5 . A 1 E , V, V, if 2i?377fQif'g f' :jf f' ' , Q Do you see my point? Jill Molock urges support for her bill on the floor of the House of Representatives at the annual Student Congress. ln my oplnlon. Scott Stanley, junior, manages to get his bill guaranteeing the rights of student journalists passed by the House of Representatives at Student Congress. Stanley received a superior for his leadership in the Health, Education and Welfare Committee. Kicking hack. After a trying six days at Boys' State David Pope and Mark Jordan, seniors, relax on a visit to the State Capitol, where elected ofticials assumed their offices. Boys' and Girls' State, Student Congress 197