Fouke High School - Panther Yearbook (Fouke, AR)

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Fouke Students in National Competition Have you ever been involved in a project that you knew was destined to win? When our students entered the History Contest this past spring as Magnolia and won, then went on to win at state level, it was as though the script had been written beforehand. An educa- tional trip to our nation’s capital was like a dream come true. Below is a list of all the organizations and individuals that helped pay the expenses for this real life dream. A special thank you again to everyone who helped financially and prayerfully. We were blessed with an accident - free adventure and given the opportunity to fulfill a fantasy shared by many. From the very beginning Sorrell wanted to make this a HISTORICAL trip and on the way to the contest, the group visited Vicksburg National Cemetery and Battlegrounds where the Civil War was fought. Further east we approached the Great Smokey Mountains. We visited the souvenir shops and refreshment stands in Gatlinburg and saw live Indians on the Cherokee Indian Reservation. We hiked 5 ' i miles straight up and 5 Vt miles straight down on Mt. LeConte. We talked of bears and hoped to see one, but all we saw was what was left alter one had helped himself to a pack. Just traveling with the group was an experience in itself. Several of the families ’of the group drove with us. The first few days were utter chaos, but we were soon able to handle anything with a lot less confusion. We had CB radios in our cars and probably couldn’t have stayed together in all the traffic without them. The truckers treated our caravan great — making holes in the traffic for us country folks to ease into. We were very pleased with the way all the kids got along together. Everyone had a good time. At Virginia Beach we saw one of the most spectacular sights — the Atlantic Ocean. We loved the waves, the sand, and the treasures we found on the beach. The Naval Base at Norfolk gave us a chance to see first hand the naval power of ouf country. We didn’t realize how big thaw ships were until we came up beside them as they were docked. Our guide told us that these ships could stay out af sea for five years and that the submarines could stay fox thirteen years ifithey needed to do.Aft.,-. ------------------------ hIUA Jamestown and Williamsburg were examples of the early settlers’ stubborn will to survive. It’s amazing to see those huge buildings in Washington after visiting the birthplace of our nation. Our first adventure in Washington, D.C. was with the metro subway system and the traffic. We finally figured out what to do and where to go. The Capital is really beautiful — our cameras clicked and everyone smiled. We were finally on the steps of our nation’s capital, and it was difficult to express our pride, our patriotism, and the thankfulness we felt when we thought about what it meant to each of us to be Americans. Senator David Pryor welcomed our group to his office. He explained many of the legislative procedures and structures to us. He gave us special passes so we could visit the Senate and the House of Representatives. We watched as Senator Kennedy ad- dressed the Senate and saw Amy Carter who is a Senate page this year. We saw all the famous monuments. Touring the White House was a treat. We had to be searched whenever we went into a high security area. At the National Archives we saw the Declaration of Independence and other famous documents. It would have taken us a month to see everything in the Smithsonian buildings. The U.S. Court House held the most intrigue for us. Inside its walls, John Hinkley was on trial for attempted assassination of President Reagan. One of the newswomen for a national TV network gave us the real scoop about the trial. Washington was very beautiful at night and we enjoyed all but ten minutes of our night time tour. Those ten minutes were a horror we will never forget. We took only one wrong turn, but we ended up on the riverfront slum area of Washington, D.C. How thankful we were for our safe return out of this area. The National History Day Contest was held at the University of Maryland. There was some tough competition but each of our groups placed in the top 25ri of the national entries. WF ARE VERY PROUD OF OUR FOUKE STUDENTS! HOW THE CONTEST BENEFITED US: 1. Each of us gained confidence in ourselves and in our abilities. 2. We learned we could speak before others as we talked to the civic groups and later to the contest judges. 3. We learned the thrill of winning and the agony of defeat. 4. We learned you can be proud when you’ve given your best. 5. We learned that many people cared about us — not only family and friends but people we didn’t even know. 6. We learned about our heritage and the price many paid to keep it secure for us. 7. We learned that whether you are from the north, south, east, or west we are all Americans. 8. Each of us has gained different experiences and ideas that will affect our lives forever. WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR PART IN HELPING US ACQUIRE THIS LIFETIME EXPER- IENCE. CONTRIBUTORS i 25.00 A 4 1 Sal- At and Franc- Jon- 20.00 Arnold. Eddie • Jo ten» Ring Co. 25.00 Atuway. Billy Wayne 4 Peggy 5.00 B 4 B T V. 20.00 Belle », Beck 4 her dad a wall lamp bolder for raffle 10.00 Buhrman Pharr 10000 Belk Jo nee 50.00 Clinton, Bill for Governor 63.66 Coca Cola Company. 7 caaea 60.00 College Hill Drug Store 25 00 Collin» and William» 50.00 Cooper Tire Company 4 00 Coe-art, Mr». - eh redded money tale 25 00 Da via Dinouat Material» 10.00 Davi». Wilburn • Supt 10.00 Deahl Eletftfe 169 00 Dealer» Sound Top» • Rod Eaves- AM FM Stereo Caaaette Receiver 20.00 Dowd. Harr ebon. 4 Moore Attorney» 287.64 Elementary Flower Petal Con Met 10.00 Evana. Dr Cecil Dentiat 335.00 Ex-Student Aaaociatioo offered but All of us agreed to put on sidewalk aince we had reached our goal 260.00 Farm Bureau 20.00 Fiaher, Jimmie Lou • State Treasurer 15.00 Friend at School 50 00 Future Farmer» of America 2 00 Groea 4 Jane » Crews Tiee 300.00 Helms. Mr 4 Mr» James Stereo and Atari for raffle (net $1070.00) 10.00 Heyn. Mr Sena Teacher 29 95 Honda Motorcycle helmet for raffle 26.00 Humco laboratory 20.00 Hutt. Mrs. Lena Mae - Retired Teacher 315.14 Jr High Flower Petal Contaet 10 00 J 4 J Feeds 50.00 Kemp Brother» Body Shop 500.00 Kiwanie Chib ■ Evening 101.00 Kiwanis Club - T»»in Clip 3.00 lx-w . Barbara 20 00 Mankina. Pete Pontiac 20.00 McCuen. Bill State Land Commiaakmer 60.00 McFernn. Frank - Bern Ice Cream Fund 10 00 M»ar». W C. Principal 250 0 Miller Bowie Farmer» Aaaociation 335.00 Miller County Farmer» Association 35.00 Mudford. Mr. and Agn Dept. - Cedar Clock 122.00 Optomist Club - Evening 666 00 Optomist Club • Noon 146.30 Parent Teacher Association 100.00 Parwin Chemical 50.00 Pepai Cob Company 15 00 Pierce. E.M Construction Co. 17.50 Raney's Flowers Pot plant for raffle 100.00 Red River Production Credit Association 25.00 Rocky Mound Baptist Church 100 00 Sams. Buddy and Nell 10.00 Sherrill. Glenn Photographer 50.00 Skagp Alpha Beta 8100 SpnnghQl Baptist Church 94.00 Sylvermo Baptist Church 20.00 Texarkana Funeral Horn 5000 Thomas. Leroy at Noon Optomist Chib 5000 Wake Village Lions Gub 35.00 Walton. Mr» Melba Ratired Teacher 5 0o Wildlife Hub Collectior 100 00 Woodmen of the World. Grant Moore 30.00 Yearbook Staff Space Invader» garoe