Pulaski Academy - Bruin Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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Janet Allen Melissa Banks Chip Bankston Michael Baxley Greg Bell Amy Bishop Kristen Briggs Mary Brooks Carter Brown Greg Bumpas Sara Burton Tracy Cage Caren Caruthers Shelley Cary Scott Cline Mark Cornell Steve Crane Carolyn Cress Suzi Dabbs Amy Davis Rob Dowda Misti Fuller Lisa Gardner Kevin Gillian Jeff Gingrich Cynthia Granger Carson Hampson Debbie Harris Jennifer Haynie Patty Jones Juniors I

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These ere th times that try mens souls These are the times that try men's souls, said Patrick Henry, and many often wondered if he was a P.A. junior when he said it. On one handjuniors had to worry about wearing belts and socks and keeping their shirtails tucked in, while on the other hand they came face to face with Mrs. Phyllis Cordon and Mrs. Barbara Stafford, who had long-standing reputations for cold hearts and lengthy homework assignments. For this reason, manyjuniors found themselves studying until the wee hours of the morning and even on weekends. Weekends are supposed to be free and we have to spend them studying, moaned Kristen Briggs. Too much homework, even on weekends and during holidays-what a drag, added David Leavitt. lnvariably lengthy homework assignments and major tests always fell on the day after an out-of-town basketball game. Juniors had to make the difficult decision of choosing loyalty to their teams or grades. Basketball players like Kathryn Krodell had no choice. lt's sorry, having to study on the bus and after a game. My mind is never in the mood, she said lt's just not fair. A little pressure was taken offthejuniors when they were allowed to make history and chemistry note cards to take into their semester exams. Students were frantic trying to find a way to cram a whole book's worth of knowledge onto one five by seven card. Master mind Patrick McCarty devised a way of photographing the material and reducing it to the required size. Even though they spent so much time studying, juniors still thought that one of the toughest things about the year was waiting patiently for I984, graduation year. The thinker. David Leavitt puts all ofhis brain power into solving an Algebra ll problem. I IO! People Bw ,M fr 'W X fsigrp y ,,,,.. 1.. ' i 'Mi

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Working for THE weekend When they weren't hitting the books, juniors were raising money for the prom, not the easiest task in the world. They sponsored dances, held a rummage sale, sold sweatshirts, ran in ajog-a-thon, took up money at home football and basketball games. and sold Mexico Chiquito nachos. ln fact, about the only thing they didn't do was rob a bank. The nachos were donated by Jerry Haynie, owner of Mexico Chiquito and father ofjunior Jennifer Haynie. l was glad to help out thejunior class, said Jennifer. Also it was good business for Mexico Chiquitof' Each junior was required to earn a certain number of points before he could go to the prom. A few juniors were more than a little worried that they wouldn't be able to meet the number of points that were required, and therefore they wouldn't get to go to the prom. l already have a date, but I am not sure I have enough points, said Melissa Banks. Stacy Stockburger explained. l'm worried that I don't have enough volunteer points because there haven't been that many opportunities. Even though juniors were having a rough time with school work and working hard at getting the I983 prom together, most were proud to be a member of the class of '84. Eating up profits. Greg Bell eats a bowl of nachos before they went on sale at lunch. The nachos sold for SL00, and were donated by .lerry Haynie of Mexico Chiquito. Sara Kremer Kathryn Krodell Laura Landrum David Leavitt Nathan Maune Patrick McCarty Pat Moers Jeff Moore Danny Norman David Pigue '13 I l2l People T? XL? X37