Wynne High School - Stinger Yearbook (Wynne, AR)

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Being a Senior The days in the life of a senior were always filled with plenty to do, but never enough time to get it done. School and related activities consumed the majority of each weekday. Since a major concern of seniors was graduation, hours were devoted to studying to guarantee that the coveted diploma would be earned. Also, as the “elders” at WHS, seniors took leadership roles in clubs and sports. They could be found putting in many hours on the practice field and at club activities. As if that pressure weren’t enough, seniors were also plagued by the frequent question, “What are your plans for the future?” For many, the answer was col- lege or a job. For others, there was no answer as yet. Also, there were a few who had already begun their future by enlisting in the military or engaging in farming with their families. AIRPLANE. Dennis Camp plans a career in aviation. STUDYING. Kelly Littlejohn puts in long hours studying each night. BOOKS. Bubba Thomas and Schan- drea Collins look through many brochures before deciding where to go to college and what to major in. Elreo Campbell demonstrates the meaning of “laid back.” Brenda works at the theater to earn money for college. 23

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Being a Freshman Being a freshman was a hard job. The first few days on the high school campus were hectic. Freshmen couldn't find the right building, the right class, or even the right locker! But after a week or so, tfiey were able to find all those things, and they actually began to feel like they fit in. They made more friends and even started to like high school. Of course, they still re- mained the youngsters” on campus and were not able to drive to school, had fewer choices in class schedules, and were not eligible for membership in some school organizations. Because of their age, some freshmen were also restricted more by parents as to the social activities they were allowed to participate in. However, by the end of the year, they had mastered the art of being a freshman and were eager to continue their adventure as a high school student. WALKING. Shane Sanders finds that walking is a major means of transportation since he is not legal driving age. PEP RALLY PICTURES. Freshmen show their enthusiasm at a pep rally. WEIGHTS. L. B. Vaught works out to improve his strength for football. GIRLS. These ninth grade girls enjoy talking with junior Hosea Lyons. BOOK. Quentin Tabron finds high school Algebra challenge. 22

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CLASS. Yuri easily completes her algebra assignment. TV. ALF is Yuri’s favorite television show. STUDYING history requires extra time. GROUP. Yuri visits a Student Council booth. “Con hi chi wa” or hello in Japanese is what Yuri Helen Asai wants to say to the WHS student body. She is 17 years old and is from Shizuoka, Japan. She is stay- ing with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Boeckmann and their daughter, Laura, 23. She says that English is hard to learn while math is one of her easier classes. Both her mother and her father work. Her father is an elec- trical engineer, and her mother works for the Mitsubishi Corporation. Yuri has two sisters who are 9 and 11 years old. They are Ria and Rika. Yuri has a large, white, fuzzy dog which she bought at a pet shop. His name is Chibby. The schools in Shizuoka allow students one year's leave of absence; therefore, Yuri will be leaving the United States at the end of the school term. She enjoys Wynne so much, she would like to stay. Many people want to know why Yuri is going to school in the United States while her parents remain in Japan. Many families in Shizuoka send their 16 to 18 year olds to Australia to learn English, but Yuri didn't want to go to Australia. Since Yuri was born in Los Angeles, making her an American citizen, she decided to come to America. Her mother wrote the capitals of many states. She made inquiries con- cerning the schools and possible housing with a family or in a dormitory. From the answered letters, Mrs. Asai chose the school she felt was best, and Yuri came to Wynne. When asked what she enjoys, Yuri stated that she enjoys listening to tapes, radio, and her phonograph. She likes to talk on the phone a long time, and go to the movies. In Japan, which they call Nip- pon, she worked in the supermarket on Sundays. Some of her other chores, were taking care of her dog, washing dishes, vacuuming, and making her bed. When Yuri leaves, students will miss her smiling face, and they wish her well in her future endeavors. 24 Foreign Student