Sylvan Hills High School - Bruin Yearbook (Sherwood, AR)

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ART LOVER Teacher returns to old job The words ‘back to school often make some people shud- der. But in the case of art teacher Beth Smith, these words have a very special meaning, Mrs. Smith has come back to teaching after spending two and a half years working with her husband doing wildlife re- habilitation. Sylvan Hills is a quality school. The teachers are ex- tremely friendly and the stu- dents are exceptional. she said Even throughout high school. Smith said she wanted to be an art teacher. Art is an important subject. It’s really basic, just like English, math, and science. Throughout his- tory humans have always ex- pressed themselves visually. In our world now. computers do everything for us; art is an outlet — a way to ex- press ourselves. After taking a few years away from students. Mrs. Smith said it was time to re- enter her former profession. This time is my time. I believe. Teaching is some- thing I love to do. I try to make art a fun subject. she said. — by Kelly Hursl DIG IN. At the teacher's luncheon at the beginning of the year. Sci- ence teacher Karl Stemkraus and drill team sponso Wanda Harris serve themselves SMILE? Journalism teacher Dixie Martin shows off one of her birthday presents from the Banner Staff. LIKE THIS. Art teacher Both Smith explains how to shade objects to her class 82 Just enough

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Principal Robert Sullenger Assistant Principal Joan Nichols Assistant Principal Charles Ferriter PRINCIPAL DUTIES Sullenger finds time for homework' Being a principal may seem like an overwhelming job to some people, but not to Prin- cipal Robert Sullenger, who has also found time to serve on the executive board of the Arkansas Activities Associa- tion. Sullenger said that the as- sociation's job is to make de- cisions about new policies on sports and other extracurric- ular activities. It's kind of like a school board for the whole state. If a school challenges the rules about athletic activities, the board will get together and rule on it. Sullenger said. We also make recommen- dations to the superintendents and principals of the whole state, like when football sea- son will start and how many teams will go to the playoffs. Fifteen secondary principals and superintendents from across the state are members of the board. Sullenger said. “The representatives come from five state wide districts. he said. They are elected at a dis- trict meeting once a year and serve a three year term. Sullenger said that he has only been on the committee since July and is looking forward to the rest of his term. I know I'll enjoy it because I like the association with other professional people, and I think school activities are important. I believe they have their place, but need guidelines and controls. — by Christine Mcknelly THE SIDELINES. Coach Martha Cothren and Assistant Principal Charles iter watch a Lady Bears game m the gym. TEN UP English teacher Kathryn Young. Trade and Industry teacher David nmill. and DECA Sponsor Julia Fraser take notes during a faculty meeting in library. Faculty 81

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JERRY 1 ANE - Strings PRISCILLA LAWSON CCE I. II. Discovery ROBIN LOUCKS - Draw and Design I. II. TAG. APArl BOBEI TE MANEES AP European Mis lory. World I listory. DIXIE MARTIN - Creative Writing. Journalism I. II, III. English II. Yearbook OTHEREAN MARTIN - Science. Math. English BILL MATCHET — At gebra II. Physics THERESA McCULLEY - Com puter Technology. Vocational Math. Computer Programing Basic JOE McDANIEL Math II. Eund ol Math. In duslrial Math GAIL McLEMORE — English Com mumcation I. English III GREG MURRY — En semble, Girl's Choir. Advanced Mixed. Art Survey Cadet Choir LINDA NEVILS — English. Socia Studies. Learning Strategies SHARRON O'NEIL — English IV. English II. Cheer leading JOYCE PURVIS - Biology. Basic Bi ology MELBA PETERSON Media JOHNNY RICE — Current Affairs. American History. Ath- letics. PATSY ROBERTSON - Psychology. AP Amer ican History. American History RICK RUSSELL — Health. Athletics. BARBARA SCOTT — Secre- tary RON SE8ASTI0N — American Government. Football. BILL SEXTON - Autobody BETH SMITH - Art. Commercial Art BETTINA STEELE — Spanish II. III. KARL STEINKRAUS - Basic Biology, Biology DAVID STUART — Band DOLORES SUMMERS — Typing I. II. DANNY THOMAS — World History. American History. Athletics. Basketball RANDY VERDELL — Social Studies. American History. Athletics. Faculty 83