Wynne High School - Stinger Yearbook (Wynne, AR)

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Mulhollen. She intended to major in pre- dentistry at Harding University, become a dental hygienist and eventually teach in a dental technology school. English did not come easily to everyone. Rachel Reagler admitted that it was her most difficult subject. Because she liked solving equations in math, Rachel planned to travel all the way to Bloomington, In- diana, receive a degree in accounting from Indiana University, and finally become a CPA. Tonya Ruston chose to pursue her edu- cation at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Tonya, who excelled in mathematics, hoped to major in computer science. She also excelled as an athlete and played on the state championship basket- ball team. Accepting a NROTC scholarship at the University of Mississippi and pursuing an electrical or naval career for at least four years after college comprised Michael Weaver’s ambitious endeavors. Michael at- tained the grade point of 5.95, which gave him the distinction of high honor graduate. “Competing in the district volleyball tournament highlighted Judy Weindel’s senior year. Academically, mathematics, especially geometry, interested her. There- fore, her future interests lay in the field of computer science. Pre-medicine courses would probably occupy most of Alex Young’s time at the University of Mississippi. For seven semes- ters. Alex maintained a perfect 6.0 and claimed, “American history was very inter- esting because the teacher added a lot of outside materials to the course. Honor Graduates: Alex Young. Hoang Bui. Michael Weaver, Lisa Hill. Judy Weindel. Janet Immel, Tonya Ruston, Kelli Mulhollen, Patti Hagaman. Susan Kinley, Rachel Reagler. Scholarship Club. Front Row: Michael Weaver. Patti Hagaman. Alex Young. Sa- brina Nowlin. Angela Sanders. Jerome Lyons. Mitzi Tuberville. Second Row: Tonya Ruston. Kelli Mulhollen. Judy Weindel. Hoang Bui. Lynn Hill. Scott Lyons. Back Row: Janet Immel. Lisa Hill, Rachel Reagler. Julie Andrews. Mike Hagaman. Mary Jo Shaver. Lisa Chapman. Honor Graduates 27

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Striving Scholars Dedication, determination and a willing- ness to study — these ingredients proved necessary for honor graduates. Eleven indi- viduals achieved a 5.4 grade point which qualified them as honor graduates. Hoang Bui. Patti Hagaman, Michael Weaver, and Alex Young earned the distinction of high honor graduates. Since English is not my best language. I've had quite a few problems with it, par- ticularly in English Composition,” stated Hoang Bui. The difficult task of conquering a new language did not stifle Hoang's grades. In fact, he graduated with a 5.95 and planned a career in medicine. Participating in the Arkansas Junior Miss program proved to be an enlightening ex- perience for Patti Hagaman, who decided to continue studying music in college and graduate school. Patti kept a perfect 6.0 throughout high school and her ultimate goal included teaching piano at the college level. Honor graduate Lisa Hill liked working with numbers and obviously did well in her other subjects. English proved to be her most challenging class. After graduating from Wynne High School, Lisa planned to try and get a really good job. Although Janet Immel liked English Lit- erature best, her most rewarding exeriences came through band and choir. Janet's fu- ture goal was to receive a degree in music therapy from Henderson State University. Challenges seemed to intrigue Susan Kinley. For this reason, she chose trigonometry as her favorite subject and ac- counting as her career. Susan also met chal- lenges in music by making all-region choir. “All four years of English were my favor- ite because I love to read literature, espe- cially good novels, commented Kelli 26 Honor Graduates

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Crossing the Language Barrier Going to English class every day for four years in a row proved strenuous on the stu- dents but the English department also had to prepare for it A special curriculum developed by the English teachers allowed them to or- ganize their classes and make alterations every five years to accommodate the change in some books. According to Language Department direc- tor Ms. Martha Matthews, her basic goal in teaching English involved teaching students to speak and write correctly with an interesting style. She believed it was important for stu- dents to be shown a world of literature that may open a vista to them that they could in many cases never experience otherwise. Speech classes were also taught in order for students to use their basic language skills. Oral interpretation, platform debate, and drama made up the curriculum. Mr. Yarnold required the students to do approximately five different oral interpretations and eight to ten speeches ranging from three to ten minutes in length. I feel that the experience of speaking in front of people will help me in the future. commented Charlotte Aldridge. Research papers may not be fun. but the work still has to be done to complete Lisa Andrews' topic. Speeches are a major part of Mr. Randy Yarnold’s class so Christie Jones tries to in- terest him. Quill and Scroll. Front Row: Renee Harris. Janet Kernodle, Rachel Reagler. Second Row: Sherry Mitchell. Lauri Bledsoe. Jerri Hunt. Donna Baker. Alex Young. Back Row: Baker Yates. Donald Wilson. Lori McClain. David Dallas. Brad Stutts. Spanish Honor Society. Front Row: Lorri Belknap, Tim Hess. Judy Weindel. Alex Young. Sabrina Nowlin. Patti Hagaman. Michael Weaver. Back Row: Tonya Ruston. Tammy Ball. Leigh Anne Reeve. Tracy Wolford, Julie An- drews. Lisa Talley. 28 Language Department