Carroll High School - Eaglet Yearbook (Ozark, AL)

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Senior attendant Traci Peel escorted by Sam Covington. Senior attendant Dorene Snell escorted by Willie Britt. Senior attendant Lisa Woodham escort- ed by Jay Jackson. 13 Homecoming

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The week of Oct. 11-15 was one of excitement here at Carroll High. Home- coming is always a time for celebration and this year was no exception! “STRIKE PIKE!!” was chosen as the theme for the week’s activities which began Monday at Rudd Furniture Co. Rudd’s held a win- dow painting contest and invited all classes to participate in promoting school spirit. The sophomore class won $50.00 for their first place entry in the contest and $100.00 was donated to the Home- coming dance, which was sponsored by the SGA. The bonfire was Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. Cheerleaders led the crowd in several popular chants as the large tee- pee of fire blazed behind them and fire- works exploded and speckled the sky! At an enthusiastic assembly and pep rally held Friday morning in the Gym, The Homecoming Queen and her court were presented to the student body. The court consisted of Senior Attendants: Dorene Snell, Tracy Peel, and Lisa Woodham; Junior Attendants: Allison Roberts, Patti Wall, and Ann Barkett; Sophomore Attendants: Wendy McClen- don, Laura Hughes, Beth Burns; Fresh- man Attendants: Irish Taylor, Missi Dick- son, and Linda Grogan. And The 1981- 82 Homecoming Queen was Miss Sherri Kennett. Students were dismissed from school at 1:00 p.m. in order to prepare for the parade and game. The parade was held downtown where a large crowd had gath- ered. Over forty entries participated in this annual event — ranging from floats to fire engines. The evening’s activities began at 7:10 p.m. with the presentation of the Home- coming Court and the crowning of the Queen by Mr. Thomas Harrison. The game began with the Eagles soaring onto the field ready to “Strike Pike!” When halftime came the “Pride of the Wire- grass” performed an exciting show which created spirit among the spectators, lead- ing to an Eagle Victory! Final score: Car- roll 16 - Pike Co.-O! The evening concluded with the annual Homecoming dance at The Ozark Civic Center from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m. Taped music was provided by J-103, a local ra- dio station. — Kelly Long 12 Homecoming

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Political And Sports Personalities Visit Campus In The Fall On September 7, 1982, Senator Howell Heflin was welcomed to Carroll High School. He was introduced to a stu- dent group in the library by Dr. John H. Mosley, superintendent of Ozark City Schools. Other dignataries present in- cluded Mayor Billy Blackmon. “Howell Heflin is a very colorful citizen,” stated Dr. Mosley. Heflin received his Baccalau- reate Degree from Birmingham Southern, and later received his law degree from the University of Alabama. He was the recipient of the citizen of the year award in 1975 and he served as Chief Executive Officer during World War II. His address was directed to a group of students, teachers, townspeople and oth- er V.I.P.’s. This type of meeting is called a “town meeting” which serves the pur- pose of keeping the Senator up to date with the views of the people he repre- sents. According to Heflin the idea of town meetings was conceived in New England during the Colonial Period. Heflin’s speech consisted of a presen- tation of “Down the Road Problems”. He predicted a scientific revolution within the next ten to fifteen years. Included in this revolution will be lasar technology, nuclear fusion, and solar energy. Accord- ing to Heflin, the potential in these three fields is tremendous. Heflin seemed to feel very strongly about the revitalization of U.S. military strength and a sound educational system. He made it very clear that we Americans will have to stick together and “give 100% to our country if we are to survive and continue to call this great country of ours America.” — Mitsi McCoy 14 Visitors