Gurdon High School - Gurdonian Yearbook (Gurdon, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1978 volume:

Table of Contents Growing Proof Working Proof Supporting Proof 116-133 ior class THE CHEERLEADERS raised spirit GREASE MONKEY, Ronnie Ricketts, finds CHECKING STUDENT PAPERS as they work is an important part of teaching, his job harder than he had expected. 4 Opening ON the JOB V________________J Opening 5 Together we build for today for the future. We find time to interact with others. Cheerleaders work together building spirit. Students are doers. Some doing what has to be done, others for achievement. Teachers, a guiding influence, are ever present. Together, On the Job, we grow for tomorrow. AN APPRECIATION PLAQUE was presented to Mr. Cox during PTA by Sr. Girls'team. WORKING FAST to get the decorations finished, Elizabeth McGuirt and Annette Partridge tape trestles. Production through action is observed as students, teachers, and community work together. This is the year to build spirit. It is the time to work together. The community reaches out to help. Needs of all groups are met. As each facet responds, growth is the result. men at work CHEERLEADERS MARK THE YARDLINE MARKERS carried by interested patrons. BUILDING A BOOTH for FFA's penny toss.” 6 Opening HOMES of each player. DIRECTING Vickie Green in interest skills. PAINTING MURALS for banquet by COE girls. Opening 7 CAUTION should be the watch word for Marsha Rickett and WHEN Mrs. Torgerson Tommy Potter. PROCEED _ with CAUTION 8 Opening RECIPIENT of Rotary Award, Paul Cagle. Collectively or individual fore- thought is exercised. In play In health In testing In planning Opening 9 WATCH as Raymond Green tries his skills at Spring Fling. CONSIDERING schedule for '78-79, Mr. Meeks confers with Mr. Stif- fler. CONSTRUCTION NEXT 144 PAGES POTTERY BEING THROWN on a wheel is a work of art. REEVALUATION OF SCHOOL by team of NCA representatives. SENIOR FLOAT, the result of 10 Opening BUILDING CHAMPIONS takes both team and substitutes. hours of toil. CREATION OF A BANQUET was made possible by Jolane Taylor, FHA president and others. The purpose of education is change. That’s what it is all about. Success in arts and craft. Action in athletics. Work for groups. Advancement in individuals. All these and more are part of our growth. Opening 11 Source Administration. Source of power. The men at the top, responsible for the dis- trict success and failure. The superin- tendent, working together with five board members, pushed for progress as a bond issue was presented to the people of the district. It was accepted by a large mar- gin. This will make possible some much needed construction at elementary school. They also directed their interest to the budget, teacher negotiations, parental complaints, the calendar, and other school business and activities. This was the first year to have semester end before Christmas holidays. The board opens their meetings each month for patrons of the district and the press. Due to our unusual weather, problems with the school calendar arose when snow and ice caused school to be closed eight days. An extra week to be added at the end of the year. Secretary of Superintendent's office, Mrs. James Thomas. 12 Administration NEWLY ELECTED Board Member, Eddie Holt. Power A successful school depends on cooperative planning of principal John Hardin and superintendent Bobby Smith- son At PTA Reception Bobby Smithson, Superintendent Administration 13 Room at Administrative duties make possible the suc- cess of the school. These deal with policy enforcement, matters of curriculum, school population, and parent-student relations. This year an added responsibility was the North Central Evaluation. Five new faculty members brought new ideas to the classroom enriching the curriculum. Six student assistants helped Mrs. Stinnett in the work in the office, deliver- ing telephone messages, filing office memos and keeping attendance records. Discipline and unlucky failures also knew this office well throughout the year. The administration focused attention on having a strong and well- rounded school. PRINCIPAL — John Hardin 14 Administration STUDENT helper, Kim Pauli, checks roll for Mrs. Stinnett. v DURING evaluation, Mr. Hardin advises Taylor King to watch his P’s and Q’s. WATCHING closely as the health records go by, Mr. Hardin aets students prepared for registration. PRECEDING candidate speeches, Mr. Hardin visits with Toni Anderson. SECRETARY — Mrs. Robert Stinnett Administration 15 MEMBERS of activity committee question students. TOURING of facilities with Mrs. Smithson. 16 NCA Evaluation CLASS visitation in Art department. The school year of '78 was the Proving Ground for Gurdon High School. Reevaluation by North Central Association comes every seven years. In the spring of ’77 committees were appointed and started work. Under the direction of Mrs. Newton, from September to March, summaries were given by departments stat- ing objectives, strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations. March 21-22 brought the visiting committee members with classroom visitations and reporting sessions. Cooperation of the students and administra- tion brought about an efficient operation. Having withstood the evaluation, school started looking ahead to more improvements in the future. OBSERVATION in social study class. NCA Evaluation 1 7 WORKING out on the weight machine, Greg Harper wonders if he can make the next lift. Keeping the bus clean is a regular job for Jeff Wingfield. 18 Division Page — Growing h. As students advance in school, they prove to themselves and others they have achieved and can achieve. Out of a student body of over 350, 78 graduated. Part of these took time to think, proved themselves, and were recog- nized and rewarded for their hard work. it CL tfo Mivnce, ol pow i AT THE BURNING OF THE WOLF, the crowd grows with spirit as Becky Edds wonders what is going on. tune STATE SAFETY regulations require school bus drills. DESCENDING the escalator. Press Convention delegates anticipate hearing Main Squeeze perform. Division Page — Growing Proof 19 CD O £ w CO SENIORS Inflation creates money problem for Seniors. No one was an exception; prices rose in many areas, from cars to cokes. Preparation for post-high school edu- cation by taking tests was also on the agenda. Tests before Christmas holidays a first. Graduation postponed eight days due to bad weather. Senior play presented in record time. Seniors melted in caps and gowns at 93° and above. Senior girls walk away with honors at Clark County Junior Miss Pageant. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS WERE: President, Peggy Trout; Vice-President, Joey Smith; Secretary, Laurie Nelson; Treasurer, Janet Purifoy; and Representatives, Todd Ross and Lisa Sandidge. 20 Seniors David Boulden David Bird Doris Berry Vikita Bell Milton Ellis Rhonda Dempsey Shephard Jerry Dickens Joe Crowe Janice Gills Rhonda Green Lee Gulley Priscilla Heard PERFORMING one of his many antics, Nathan Whisenhunt looks for an audience. Seniors 21 SENIORS John Otwell Annette Partridge Danny Pauli Darlene Penney IN building trades, Sidney Reeves awaits Mr. Cox's instruction. STUDY carrel offers Phillip Giles an opportunity to catch up on sports sec- tion. SENIOR Portraits time 22 Seniors Janie Pope Tommy Potter Janet Purifoy r aren mcom Danny McDaniel Vicki McCallum Betsy Marsh Tommy Norman Terrie Nichols Melinda Newton Laurie Nelson rolls around for Tim Christopher. NOT pigeon on the science building, but Tommy McMillan. SLEET is over come by John Otwell during the winter of 78. Seniors 23 SENIORS SENIOR Lettermen anticipate Football Coronation. ECONOMICS Class visits Little Rock 24 Seniors Patti Ryan Lisa Sandidge Teresa Schulze Ralph Shaw Lee Ann Stone Lita Stricklin Mattie Thomas Bernard Thomoson Jannette Williams Carl Jones Nathan Whisenhunt Bobby John Wells Jeff Wingfield Donna Woolf banking facilities. PRACTICING shop techniques, Ralph Shaw cleans auto part. FOOTBALL injury didn’t stop Anthony Anderson from coro- nation party. Seniors 25 Dennis Beasley Pam Engleking Doyle Garry CO O YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE as interpreted by Beverly Mitc- hell between acts. JR. CLASS OFFICERS: President — Velvet Smithpeters; Secretary — Van Ootsey; Treasurer — Sharon San- ford; Representatives — Kim Pauli and Marcus Hatley. 26 Juniors Regina Biven Bart Gills Art Hardage Donna Brown David Green Sonia Cantu Raymond Green EXPLORING the marriage services by 3rd year Home Economic class. TRANSFORMING REALISM into art challenges Pam Rutherford. JR. SPONSORS, Lemmons and Knod, calculate the angle of pro- jection for star-lite victory. JUNIORS Projects for money raising were ever present in the Junior class. Notices in the daily calendar reminding the time is here to take PSAT tests. New talents were uncovered as the tryouts for the junior play progressed. Faculty changes due to the stork’s arrival. The theme of the banquet was Southern Nights. Juniors 27 Ql o 5 ID AT REGISTRATION Jr.’s don’t pass Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Griffin by. PUTTING THE YARD LINE on the Home Ec. float proved a challenge to Donna Brown. 28 Juniors 1 V Juniors 29 50’s day brought out many fashions of formal days. Mike McKenzie Donna Malcom Darrell Nash ACTIVITIES DISPLAY by FFA was the responsi- bility of Marcus Hatley and Mike McKenzie. Pam House Loretta Hunter Ronda Hurst Wyona Kennel X Taylor King Phyllis Lee OFFICE PROCEDURE is a qualifying course for COE. Mike Otwell Zebcdee Parks Kim Pauli Debra Penney Jimmy Plyler Carole Slaughter Cathy Hascoe Smith Marcia Smith a! Sharon Sanford Carolyn Schoonover GRANNY KARP (Vinita Bell) captured the lime light in the Jr. Play with her false nose and corn cob pipe. 30 juniors Terry Purifoy Monica Reeves Marsha Rickett Judy Robbins Renea Russey Pam Rutherford 81 Lisa Smithpeters Velvet Smithpeters Lori Stafford Dennis Steed Quinn Stephens Pi 1 TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY only Velvet can tell. SOUND EFFECTS by Mike made “Tune in on Terror real. PLAY BACK of tapes in French I by Zebedee Parks. QUOTING Mary Had a Little Lamb is not as easy as Taylor King expected at Bell Telephone Science. Juniors 31 SOPHOMORES Derrell Anderson Edna Anderson Steven Baird Vickie Baumgardner Freda Bearden James Bell Michael Blevins Gary Flowers Debra Dickerson Paul Dickerson SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: President, Jana Hilton; Vice-President, Tammy Stewart; Secretary-Treasurer, Debbie Dick- erson; Reporter, Glenda Purifoy; Representatives, Cindy Stricklin and David Glover. SAYING CHEESE with eyes closed isn't hard for Ella Moseley at class picture time. 32 Sophomores Gwen Dickens Don Davies Sealless Clayton Gary Cunningham David Charles Marla Burton Jeff Brown (ft Mamie Gatlin Evon Gills Sharon Gill Jerry Gibson Kathy Gattis Joel Garland SOPHOMORES Representation in homecoming gives prestige to the sophomores. Biology with insects, seed pods, flowers and trees causes midnight oil to be burned. Step up in athletics competition Members in flag line and cheerleaders bring summer practice and camps. least of Tammy Stewart's and David Glover’s worries. LIFTING weights is no challenge for Ricky Griffin. REGISTRATION LINE — Sophomores listen to instruction by Mr. Har- din. Sophomores 33 Doyle Glenn David Glover Lorianne Green Vickie Green Ricky Griffin Cloud Griffin Doug Hagins Jana Hilton Calvin Hughes Sandra Hughes Gary Hurst Carolyn Jester Diane Johnson Tim Jones CO w Pi o o X IX o co RING TOSS attracts Joel Garland and fellow sophomores, REFINISHING furniture is rewarding work for Glenda Puri foy and Gwen Dickens. BUS Safety drill rehearsal NEW Beta member, Terry Sligh was pinned by Dennis Steed. 34 Sophomores Gary Hagins Kenny Hamlin Kenneth Harper Nancy Harper Larry Henry Sandra Henry Brent Hilton Randy Kennel Tanya Knight Oavid Marion Bertha Marsh Handy Kuhn Wendy Ledbetter Dean Marsh ORNAMENTS for Christmas tree made by students add variety to Spanish class. PITCHING in the ball is no “big deal” for Cindy Stricklin. IN baseball Teresa Nichols protects base marker. Sophomores 35 SOPHOMORES Margie Medina Cynthia Mitchell Brad Montgomery Ella Moseley Shawn McClelland Robert McClure John McGee Mario Reyna Larry Rome David Rudolph Debbie Schoonover Terry Sligh Frank Smith Rhonda Spruill SUMMER worker, Mike Blevins, helps in summer clean- up. SOPHOMORE cheerleaders, Tammy Stewart and Cindy Stricklin, learn new cheers. ONE of Sophomore maids was Shanna Pope escorted by Todd Ross. Ricky Wells Charles Williams 36 Sophomores Miles McKenzie Jimmy McNabb Teresa Nichols Dennis Pauli Esther Phifer Shanna Pope Glenda Purifoy Kirby Stroud Jolane Taylor Katrina Upchurch Alnetia Walters FURNITURE upholstery was a project in Home Making. � EYE test for Sandra Hughes by P.T.A. volunteers. BETA Member, Jolane Taylor, offered services to teachers on TAD. Sophomores 37 £ H c D W Oh Sarah Allen LaWanda Anderson Tony Anderson Kimberly Baker Renee Craig Donna Crawley Kelly Currey Terry Dickerson i Mike Dodwell Nancy Duncan Ruby Easley Debra Beasley Lucille Beasley Teresa Billingsley SENDING ball in outfield, Linda Nichols makes a score possible. SINCE Nancy Duncan arrives at about 7:30, the sci- ence building was a home away from home. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: President, Jayne Ann Bratton; Vice-President, Laura Beth Shaw; Secretary-Treasurer, Stephanie Britt; Reporter, Susan Brad- shaw; and Representatives, Clinton Jester and Wendy Ross. 38 Freshmen Susan Bradshaw Jayne Bratton Stephanie Britt Theresa Burks Belinda Burton Michele Clayton Samuel Cooper Ann Engleking David Fallin Milton Franklin Carolyn Giles Terry Lynn Green Lolita Gulley Melvin Hatley Debbie Hurst Clinton Jester Rhonda Key Mark King FRESHMEN A state of bewilderment as the new students try to adjust to high school routines. Club initiations are endured as old FFA and FHA members gleefully look on. AMONG the stars we find Dawana Newberry helping with corona- tion. NOT only freshman girls, but Mrs. McKinnon tastes refresh- ments. Floats, another experience that brings out new talents. Open campus fine — if you have a friend with a car. Listening to the daily calendar prevents being sent to detention hall. This is time to get a driver’s license. Freshmen 39 Vinita McCray Dawana Newberry Linda Nichols LisaOtwell Marianne Otwell Delynn Overcast THE unexpected happens to Tammy Purifoy. 40 Freshmen Mark McCauley Stanley McClelland Kenneth McClure Chris Mitchell Crystal Merrill Debra Reeves Jerry Don Ricketts Tammy Puriloy Mike Prince Karen Penny Ricky McClure Freshmen 41 WAITING in line for tickets, Kay Lynn Stone and Renee Craig get ready to watch student fac- TRUMPET player, Marianne Otwell, helps ulty ballgame. at football performance. 42 Freshmen Wendy Ross Peggy Russey Teresa Rutherford Mark Sanford . Laura Beth Shaw David Shelton Greg Simmons Lisa Ursery Alvalyn Walter Carl Washington Beverly Weatherford Jimmy Wells Ricky Williams SPRING cheerleader tryouts for freshman girls. A New Spring romance between junior, Darrell Norman, anc freshman, Stephanie Britt. Vernon Williams Johnny Wilson Melinda Wilson Barry Woolf Tammy Wright A magazine checked out by David Shelton. BUILDING a float is the least of Mark Smith- peters’ worries. FRESHMAN float. CAKE baking preparation by LaWanda Anderson and Kim Baker. Freshmen 43 PiROVZI Getting ready for North Central Evaluation provides extra work for Vinita Bell. 44 Division Page — Working Proof time ta Sometimes work is fun, sometimes drudgery. Procrastinations almost always lead to work under pressure. It’s not the hours you put in, but what you put in the hours. The most difficult part of work is getting started, and usually tomorrow is the longest day in the week. A pop test has traveled down the grapevine, hence, students cram. Dissecting doesn’t seem to be Marla Burton's cup of tea. Chemistry spills bring out the mop and pail for David Boulden. it (A the IpUce oL AvcceAb Division Page — Working Proof 45 MAGIC IN THE WRITTEN WORD CHECKING THE CARD CATALOG is a part o researching for Paul Cagle. WILLIAM WQ NATURES HI ONE PHASE OF LITERATURE STUDY is the William Wordsworth unit. Readin’, writin’, research, poetry, and plays, pro- nouns and apostrophes were some of the memories of the English classes for students in G.H.S. The objectives of the department are: to perfect gram- matical skills, develop writing facility, study litera- ture for pleasure and cultural influence, master skills in research in the library and research sources, and aid students in preparing to meet the challenge of the world. Special assembly from Arkansas Art Center on Mark Twain was sponsored by the PTA for special benefit of student body. WHEN ENGLISH has them stumped. Vinita Bell and Judy Rob- bins seek Mrs. Rhodes' help. 46 English Mrs. Bobby Wells Mrs. L. C. Newton DURING ENGLISH RESEARCH the seniors spent much time in the library. WHILE RESEARCHING, many students looked to Mrs. Newton for aid. ENGLISH STUDENTS use the Readers’ Guides for periodicals DURING THE SECOND SEMESTER Mrs. Wells was replaced by Mrs. Rhodes. English 47 ECONOMICS CLASS goes on a field trip sponsored by the First STUDY TIME is supposed to be spent studying. National Bank. r.arnivn lp tpr y Mr. Jim Stiffler Mr. James Stevenson Mrs. Carroll Selph ARKANSAS HISTORY requires many pages of reading. 48 Social Studies Requirements for graduation include 2 units of social studies. In order to understand the society in which we live, social studies are essential. These courses deal pri- marily with structure and function of our government. Efforts are made for all students to elect as many social studies as possible. GOING OVER TOMORROW’S ASSIGNMENT with students. RECORDING GRADES follows test time. POWER OF PAST EVENTS Social Studies 49 MATCHING OF WITS AND FIGURES The value of a good background in mathematics is two fold; it promotes vertical thinking and aids in achieve- ment in mathematical problems. The students have a wide field from which to choose. Advanced math pro- vides background for the college-bound student. Vari- ous visual aids are used in teaching these subjects. Since the metric system is to be part of our way of life, students are learning to “think metric.” ANXIOUS TO RECEIVE her report card is Pam Thompson. ALGEBRA II CLASS studies its assignment. MATH TEACHER, Mr. Leamons, helps Mike Eakin with his alge- bra problem. 50 Math Mr. Mike Leamons Mrs. Carroll Selph Mr. John Middleton THE CLASS OF MR. LEAMONS works on algebra problems. Math 51 AFTER SOLVING THE PROBLEM, Bart Gills is ecstatic. SINCE JEROME BAILEY is in Algebra, it seems that he would not use his fingers to count. ANOTHER TASK in science for Carl Jones is DISSECTING CRAYFISH is not what Margie Madina and Mamie Gatlin always wanted to hanging posters. do. Weigh the crucible, give scientific observations, look at algae under the microscope, check data against experimental information, locate sternum on Herman, find heart on crayfish. All these and many more are activities in the science course. The department was complimented in all areas by the N.C.A. evalua- tors. Individual research and expe- rimentation are essential parts of the program. Keeping course mate- rial current with technological changes is stressed and providing the student with awareness of natu- ral environment. NKING COKES and playing with telephones were the pastime at Stu- dent Recognition Day by Bell Tele- phone. DISCOVERY THROUGH EXPERIMENT 52 Science JUMPING TESTS are a part of biology for Donna Brown. CLEANING TEST TUBES is not Mrs. Thompson’s favorite job. BRIEFING SESSION by Mr. Ed Strauss before chemistry class tours Aluminum Plant. Mrs. Gaines Thompson Mrs. W. M. Slayton STUDENT TEACHER, Mrs. Parker, helps Tammy Williams name seed pods. Science 53 INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION EYES OF A PORTRAIT are easy to draw, but not for Jimmy Martin. IN ART II, Ronnie Ricketts tries his luck on the potters’ wheel. OUCH! The linoleum cutter must have hit Debra Ellis’ finger. IT TAKES TALENT for Tommy Kuhn to draw someone making faces at him. SHAPING, CUTTING, AND ROLLING clay looks like fun for Velvet Smithpeters. 54 Art and Music Mr. Glenn Knod Miss Wanda Brown The fine arts department includes art and music. These courses allow the individual student to express and to enjoy art forms and to master techni- ques in performing as individuals or in groups. Art fields included clay sculptures, wheel-thrown pottery, macrame, collages and the use of pen and ink, pastels, acrylics, tempered and linoleum blocks. Activities available for students in the music field are band and music theory. The marching band is well known during football season. The concert band presents a Christmas program and a spring concert. Awards from contests at regional and state tryouts show the abilities of individuals and groups. Music and art prepare students to enjoy creativity, develop interest, and evaluate the fine arts. AFTER THE CONCERT the band takes a bow. BAND DIRECTOR, Miss Brown, conducts at a concert. AN ENJOYABLE part of being in the band is playing at the burn- ing of the wolf. Art ond Music 55 FRENCH STUDENTS listen carefully to Mrs. Brown. BEING A SPANISH STUDENT means making decorations for Ralph Shaw. Pronunciation, projection eye contact, poise, and posture. These are a few of the words frequently quoted in the speech class. An introductory course in Spanish was offered this year. Taco test, jsilenciol, jescouche!, jcarambal, were often repeated words in Spanish class. Spanish stu- dents enjoyed tapes, records, and songs as the language became more familiar to them. A Christmas tree was decorated after the fashion of Mexico. The “taco treat became a trip to Casa Bonita for the class and sponsor. French II was taught to accommodate students having previ- ously had French I. Classes learned to make speeches and work with debate topics including mercy killing. A FUN UNIT in Spanish was making a Mexican Christmas free. WATCH YOUR LANGUAGE! 56 Language Study TIMING SPEECHES was Mrs. Rhodes job. LISTENING TO SPEECHES was entertaining to Sidney Reeves. THE HECKLE SPEECH of David Boulden was amusing to Mike McKenzie. WHILE RESEARCHING THE DEBATE, the speech class used the library frequently. THE CLASS ENJOYS Joey Smith’s informing speech. Miss Wanda Brown Mrs. Kenneth Anderson Mrs. Bobby Wells Language Study 57 Mrs. George Davies Mrs. J. L. Griffin ®QQQooooeee© SUBSTITUTING for Mrs. Griffin — Mrs. Gaither. BUS loading time for business field trip to Little Rock. BOOKKEEPING class is one of requirements in business educa- OFFICE Procedure gets all of Mary Smith's attention, tion. 58 Business WORK WORLD PROOF BUSINESSES Shorthand and transcribing was a new experi- ence for advanced business students. About the third week of school, music with a Latin beat is heard in the hall as students learn to make short, even strokes with records. Courses offer opportunities and training for business occupations and personal use. Stu- dents who would own their own businesses need to understand the nature of bookkeeping and accounting. Income tax for state and fed- eral government reporting is also learned. Importance of speed and accuracy was drilled into typing and shorthand classes. In office procedures classes, filing, telephone techniques, and receptionist duties were emphasized. BULLETIN board makes typing room attractive. A field trip always includes some shopping. Business 59 SWING YOUR PARTNER! was heard often in the gym. Mr. James Stevenson Mr. Jim Stiffler Miss Diane Arrington 60 Physical Education FOLLOWING GREG HARPER, Terry SI'gh will use the chest press. RELUCTANT TO START his sit ups, Kirby Stroud awaits his turn. A wide variety of activities including basketball, volleyball, badminton, square dancing, and exercises are included in the program. First aid and health are emphasized. “One-two-three, one-two-three,’’ are familiar sounds heard in the gym. Body building by use of weight machines and other equipment is part of the program. Not only is physical fitness stressed but building an interest in different sports will carry over into later life. PLAYING BASKETBALL was the 'favorite activity in the boys' PE course. GIVE ALL YOU’VE GOT Physical Education 61 BRIEFING. . . PREPARATION. . . DEPARTURE. . . CHECKING OVER the bulletin board, Becky Edds and Debbie Dickerson see if everything is centered. All students approaching sixteen are interested in drivers’ education. With a B average or above academic average and a course in drivers’ education, insurance rates for under-age drivers is lowered. Instruction includes traffic safety regulation. Motor companies of Gurdon provide driver training vehicles. Special education is designed to meet the individual needs of students under the direction of the Nevada-Clark Co-op. These classes are part of, rather than apart from, the total school program. Speech therapy is a part of the curriculum. Vernon Meeks Mrs. Glenn Pentecost 62 Driver’s Education Teaching Independence ASSIGNMENT. . . INSTRUCTION. . . COOPERATION. . . Special Education 63 PROBLEMS. . . POSSIBLE solution . . . RESULTS. . . EACH spring SRA tests cause brainstrain for the day. The Media Center means many things, shelving cur- rent magazines and newspapers, and selecting new books, and keeping the existing material checked in and out. A tranquil atmosphere prevails. There is time for study and a time to do assignments. The guidance service provides time to counsel with all students, help students meet requirements and assist in registration. The counselor, teachers and administration cooperate to make all this possible. The testing program provides students with achievement scores required for college entrance. Mrs. Robert McGill s Mrs. Wayne Taylor 64 Guidance Theres a time to plan... a time to do FINDING material for a research paper is not as easy as it seems. INDEX cards from one reference book are ASSISTING Shanna Pope in finding a book, CONDUCTING inventory on the books, copied by Danny McDaniel. Tommy Potter suggests a joke book. Mrs. Taylor wonders what she would do without Marcus Hatley. V. Library Science 65 THESE BETTER BE GOOD, Kelly Curry hopes. IN 25 MINUTES we shall see the results of Terry Lynn Green’s masterpiece. 66 Vocational WILL THIS LAWNMOWER ever run after Mark King's operation? CAKE DECORATING was taught as girls planned for a wed- ding. R. L. Cummings Mrs. Edward McKinnon PIPE CUTTING, a practical application. Homemaking and Agriculture include many units that supply students with knowledge of how to assume their roles in society through family life and vocational prepa- rations. New members are initiated in the fall. They attend district and state meetings, judge contests, and have money-raising projects throughout the year which finance their annual banquet. Vocational 67 FIXING ENGINES is one project in auto mechanics for Ricky Franklin. POINTING OUT THE PROBLEM spot, Anthony Anderson advises what to do. VOCATIONAL COURSES Vocational education provides the school environment for classes to learn to work with tools and materials. Working together and understanding products, processes, planning, and construction trains students for apprenticeships and vocational programs. Repairing their malfunctioning engines was a task which auto mechanic students undertook under guidance of instructor. Engines, wrenches, and grease became a way of life. TIME OUT for relaxation for Paul Burns and David Bird. FROM CAMPUS TO CAREER 68 Vocational IN ORDER TO GET to the problem Ralph Shaw must stand on his head. VERY FEW STUDENTS come to class flat on their back as Danny McDaniel does. Mr. James Cox WITHOUT MR. ANDY’S welding knowledge, Danny Pauli might not get his part together. COOPERATION IS NEEDED for Tommy Norman and Ricky McClure to finish their task. Vocational 69 BEFORE AND AFTER school, Mr. Peeples will be SEEING THINGS are ship shape, Mrs. Smith and Mr. found in the upper hall keeping things tidy. Logan are busy from 8:00 to 3:00. The trouble with work is . . it’s so DAILY PREPARATION of lunch by Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Andrews. It takes more than the administration and the teachers to make a school run efficiently. Someone has to replace light bulbs, mow the grass, feed the students, keep the building clean and warm. These magical someones are a most important part of our school operation. We of the Gurdonian staff salute you. BEHIND THE SCENES during the holiday. 70 Maintenance SUMMER FURNITURE scramble, as clean- ing up progresses. THESE MEN daily transport about fifty percent of our student body. At 11:30 the cafeteria is a sea of activity, by 12:15, all quiet. Maintenance 71 72 TURN IT ON! Jim Garland gains yardage. 6 1977 GURDON FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Mineral Springs 0 0 Strong 18 0 Harmony Grove 11 6 Nashville 35 13 Stamps 20 0 DeQueen 14 0 Foreman 30 14 Bauxite 19 6 Fordyce 37 12 Prescott 43 On August 12th following physicals, 30 daring and fearless young men started “two-a-day” practices. They ranged from 130 lbs. to 190 lbs. and 5'6 to 6'2 . After one week of practice Coach Stiffler entered the hospital for back sur- gery. The coaching staff assumed the responsi- bility of the team for the greater part of the sea- son. SLIPPERY, ISN’T IT? Anthony Anderson hits the ground unexpect- edly. HOM£ OF The Mineral Springs Hornets were the first test of the season. The game was a defensive struqqle COACHES yyy STIFI’LFK with the Go-Devils winning 6-0. The team wasw %nvcxsox outmanned the rest of the year due to injuries and inexperience in key positions. The final . record of 1-9 was a disappointment to the team « and its supporters. However, sportsmanship pre- . vailed making them winners despite their record. ak r a: bauxite Football SR. VARSITY FOOTBALL MEMBERS: R. Kuhn, R. McClure, T. Sligh, T. Norman, G. Harper, M. Hatley, T. Potter, J. Otwell, K. Harper, D. Nash, R. Griffin, T. Purifoy, T. Ross, A. Windham, M. Otwell, J. Garland, B. Hilton, R. Stiffler, M. Blevins, G. Hurst, M. Reyna, D. Glover, K. Stroud, R. Ricketts, J. Smith, D. Steed, J. Garland, K. Hamlin, Mgr. Quinn Stephens, Coaches Stiffler, Meeks, Hooks and Stevenson. h WATCHING AND WAITING, our time will come. LADY LUCK WHERE WERE YOU? PIT STOP by Greg Harper with Coach Stevenson as mechanic. TURN ’EM LOOSE: Todd Ross, captain, leads the team. Football 73 SEASON OF EXTREMES “SLOW IT DOWN, GIRLS.” Coach Arrington talks to her team. JUMP HIGH! Lita Stricklin soars for the tip. y y RAISE THAT SCORE! A free throw by San- GIRLS’ BASKETBALL TEAM: Front — San Henry, Mamie Gatlin, Toni Anderson, Lita vernita Williams. Stricklin, Edna Anderson, Mattie Thomas, Evonne Gills. Back — Cherelyn Dickens, Jan- ice Stephens, Angela Russey, Vinita Bell, Coach Arrington, Sanvcrnita Williams, Cindy Stricklin, and Peggy Trout. 74 Basketball BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM: Front — Henry Williams, Kenny Hamlin, David Charles, Jerome Bai- ley, Ricky Griffin, Darrell Norman. Back — Mike Griffin — manager, Paul Gatlin, Frank Smith, Tommy Norman, Joe Crowe, Marcus Hatley, Mike McKenzie, Raymond Green, Carl Stafford — manager, and Coach Meeks. PUT IT IN! Phillip Giles adds a free throw. 8 SET THAT BALL! Frank Smith contests opponent for the ball. The Devilette team, supported by two returning All- State players, was faced with a rugged schedule. Their arch-rival, Stephens, was an ever present threat. But hard work overcame illness, injury, and foul weather to produce a championship team. After defeating DeQueen in the district tournament, it was off to Highland for the state tournament. Then it was to the Overall State Tournament. The result of this was runners-up. Losing isn’t easy to accept. The boys’ basketball team finished with a season record of 6 wins and 15 losses. There were a few highlights in the season, when the team bounced back to defeat Nashville, 81-65. GURDON BOYS 46 52 33 76 61 49 67 66 42 63 36 65 81 59 39 1978 SR. BASKEVdALL SCORES GIRLS 38 McNeil 63 Lewisville 69 Ouachita 58 Ashdown 66 Nashville Ouachita 35 McNeil 51 Stephens 52 Prescott Stamps McNoil 48 Lewisville 52 Prescott 65 OeGueen 76 Waldo 72 Nashville 73 DeQueen 54 Stephens Harmony Grove Girls District Record 6 0 Boys District Record 2 4 OPPONENTS BOYS GIRLS 37 72 53 51 47 51 42 57 68 84 34 82 57 70 35 85 76 88 52 35 69 54 77 74 65 59 71 59 56 Basketball 75 Starlite... Starbrite... A Wish Come True i HOMECOMING QUEEN — Toni Anderson THE ROYALTY, in all their splendor, have key position in Homecoming parade. 76 Homecoming Homecoming ... a wish come true. Toni Anderson was crowned Homecoming Queen by the football captain, Anthony Anderson, at a special Home- coming ceremony Tuesday, October 18. The rest of the roy- alty are as follows: Senior Maids, Peggy Trout escorted by John Otwell; Lita Stricklin escorted by Randy Stewart; Melinda Newton escorted by Jim Garland; Lori Clark escorted by Joey Smith; Patti Ryan escorted by Tommy Norman; Carrie Sligh escorted by Ronnie Ricketts; Sophomore maids, Shanna Pope escorted by co-captain Todd Ross; and Becky Edds escorted by Tommy Potter. The crown-bearer was Lavinia Young. Karen McGill served as mistress of ceremo- nies, and Vikita Bell, Jana Hilton, Marsha Rickett, and Taylor King provided the entertainment. The mid-point of homecoming activi- ties is the downtown parade fea- turing the queen and her court. The final phase of homecoming is the presentation of the royalty before the game. i PRE-CORONATION scene. ANXIETY shows on the face of Lavinia BEFORE THE GAME, the royalty received footballs from the cheerleaders. HOMECOMING COURT. PRACTICING for coronation Vikita Bell falls in love with the microphone. Young. STRAIGHTENING Anthony Anderson’s tie, Mr. Hardin wonders how it got in such a mess. THE LONG WALK is almost over for Peggy Trout. THE CROWNING of the queen. Homecoming 77 Gurdon Senior Girls won the State Class AA Basketball Champi- onship, Saturday, February 18, by defeating Parkin, 53-51. The team had first breezed by Cross County, 65-42, then won from Clarksville, 63-59. Next, they just slipped by Highland by a score of 56-52. On Tuesday, the first game of the Overall Girls Tourna- ment was played at Joe T. Robinson. The team overcame Plum- merville the first night, and the following night defeated Russel- ville 75-74 in the semi-finals. The last game was played in Fair- view against Stephens. The final score was 55-52 with three over- times. History was made as this was a first for a Gurdon team. Class AA ON THE WAY to State AA Tourney at Highland. WINNERS ALL THE WAY returning from tourney as State AA Champs. INTERVIEW BY radio stations is an exciting episode for the Stricklin sisters, Lita and Cindy. GETTING THE TIP-OFF an important starter in each game. EATING TIME was never missed. 78 State Tournament BULLETIN BOARD depicts team's publicity. PARKINS LIGHT a trophy for the victors. HOMECOMING BY FANS brought tears and laughter. State Tournament 79 FREE THROW SHOTS by Peggy Trout were the winning points of the Parkin game. The tennis team began the season by defeating the Nashville Scrappers. Both the boys’ and the girls’ teams swept the singles and the doubles at the match. At the SAU tournament Darrell Norman and Brent Hilton were runners-up in the doubles. In the division of district Debbie Ricketts and Carrie Sligh were runners-up in the doubles. Darrell Norman defeated Paul Cagle to win the singles and Paul was the runner-up. Jim Garland and Taylor King won doubles and Brent Hilton and Tommy Norman were the runners-up in the boys’ division of the district. WAITING FOR HIS MATCH is Paul Cagle. TENNIS TOURNAMENTS are not all work and no play. WATCHING OTHERS PLAY is a part of the tournament. EXECUTING HIS SERVE is Jim Garland. THE GIRLS' TENNIS TEAM receives awards. 80 Tennis K ai THE TRACK TEAM waits to leave for their track meet. IT’S NO TREAT FOR THE FEET The Gurdon track team was led by three seniors, Anthony Anderson, Joe Crowe, and Robert Williams. The high jump was Gurdon’s best event, with Joe Crowe winning it. He jumped 6'3V2 which broke the old school record. Anthony Anderson placed third in the shot put. PLAYING DOUBLES was the specialty of Darrell Norman and Brent Hilton. Track 81 BAND DIVIDES TO AID PROGRESS This was the first year for the G.H.S. Band to divide into two bands. The Sr. High Band was left with around 57 members. Even with fewer members, the band still attended many activities. They performed at football games, parades, concerts, solo and ensemble contest, and All State Honors Tryouts. This year at solo and ensemble contest the band made a good showing, bringing home many first and second place medals. Many members also made all region bands and some attended All-State. ALL-STATE is not all practice, it also involves practical joking. 9 82 Band ■ MEMBERS OF THE G.H.S. BAND WERE: Drum Major, Lee Ann Stone; Majorettes: Marsha Rickett; Patti Ryan; Betsy Marsh; Melinda New- ton, captain; Beverly Mitchell, Teresa Schulze, co-captain. Flag Line: Debi Hilton; Carolyn Jester; Jana Hilton; Stephanie Britt; Jane Ann Bratton, co-captain; Tanya Knight, captain. Bottom Row: Shanna Pope, Donna Malcom Kelley, Melinda Wilson, Lisa Ursery, Nancy Dun- can, Kay Lynn Stone, Susan Dodgen, Glenda Henry, Jolane Taylor, Janice Gills, Kim Scovell, Tammy Wright, Connie Norman, Sarah Allen, Diane Johnson, Glenda Purifoy, Steve Clingan, Karen McGill, Janet Purifoy, Don Davies, Marianne Otwell, Sharon Sanford, Mark McCauley, Jimmy Plyler, Mike Dodwell, Miles McKenzie, Willie Joe Henry, Bary Gills, Kenny McClure, Mark Smithpeters, David Rudolph, Mark Sanford, Ricky McClure, David Boulden, Jimmy Wells, David Shelton, Karen Penny, Larry Allen, Paul Gatlin, Paul Burns, Mike Eakin! Dean Marsh, Donna Woolf, Jimmy McNabb. DRUM MAJOR, Lee Ann Stone, smiles as the half time show begins. FATIGUE SHOWS on the faces of Mike Eakin and Donna Woolf as the band makes an out-of-town trip. THE BAND PERFORMS in the Home- coming parade. DRESSING IN UNIFORM calls for Sharon Sanford’s assistance. KEEPING A STEADY BEAT is the job of Paul Gatlin. BAND DIRECTOR, Miss Brown, conducts at the burning of the wolf.” Band 83 • BAND BOOSTS BANK ACCOUNT This year one of the major activities of the band was raising money for new uniforms. The band went door- to-door selling money-raising items. The sales were very successful and the new uniforms were ordered. The Band Booster Club, made up of band parents, helps the band by running the concession stand at football games to raise money. LOADING IS the first step in a band trip. PLAYING TAPS is the honor of Karen McGill at the “burning of the wolf. THE HALF TIME PERFORMANCE of the flag line. 84 Band BAND OFFICERS Patti Ryan Secretary MAJORETTE ROUTINES add to the half time show. Karen McGill President Melinda Newton Vice-President AFTER FOOTBALL SEASON the band concentrates on concert music. Donna Woolf Treasurer WITHOUT THE BAND football season would have little spirit. Jane Ann Bratton Historian Band 85 SUBSCRIPTION SALES by Donna Woolf and Jane Ann Bratton. DEVIL SHEET KFppc STUDENTS INFORMED EACH MONTH ON FRIDAY Devil Sheets were sold by Tommy Potter. Each year the DEVIL SHEET is sponsored by the National Honor Society. Its purpose is to keep the student body informed about the different activities of students and clubs. It was published monthly under the direction of the advisor, Mrs. Davies and the editor, Melinda Newton. This year the staff’s hard work paid off. At the end of each year they attend the Press Convention to get ideas on how to better the paper. During this time, awards are given for outstanding articles and ads. Gurdon brought home many awards and on the way back they stopped at Colonel Seymour’s, a magician, for a short magic act. The DEVIL SHEET is an effort to make the school year more enjoyable. STUDENTS ATTENDING Press Conven- tion were shown the performing doves by Colonel Seymour. 86 Publication CZJ r mu r —! i • m THE PUBLICATION EXHIBIT for the NCA FROM THE FACE of Velvet Smithpeters, evaluation. Press Convention proved to be exciting. DRAWING ADS ON THE MEMIOSCOPE was Debbie Ricketts’ job. iLSSO' ACol.Seumour-, OF promotional and PICTURED op THEATRICAL ARTISTS. MAGICIANS £r ACTS ASSISTING COLONEL SEYMOUR in a magic trick is Kim Pauli. Publication 87 MAKING MEMORIES LAST Graphic designs stacks of pictures, typewriters, correct-a-fluid. Thesaurus, and tote trays are all part of getting the Gurdonian on the road. A sum- mer workshop starts the planning for the 78 edi- tion. Preplanning by the editor makes possible the moving along to completion of the 143 pages. Staff members become adept at writing copy and caption, cropping pictures, and checking for accuracy. An everyday sight is Steve Clingan with a camera capturing in film, school events. With- out the business manager working, the ad sec- tion, all this would not be possible. Staff Carrie Sligh Vikita Bell — Co-editors Melinda Newton — Organization editor Debbie Ricketts — Business manager Velvet Smithpeters — Assistant Business manager Kim Pauli Ronda Hurst — Junior assistants Dennis Steed — Sports editor Steve Clingan — Photographer Advisors: Mrs. W. M. Slayton Mr. Glenn Knod AT ANNUAL WORKSHOP Mrs. Slayton discusses layouts with Carrie Sligh. i «T' u I. -4t IN THE FIRST OF THE YEAR old annual pictures sold to Karen McGill. SIGNING ANNUALS is a thoughtful recall for Lita Stricklin. 88 Publication More autographs. Autographs DURING THE YEAR some of the activities involving the annual were taking class pictures and signing yearbooks. Senior pictures Picture taking Publication 89 EXPLAINING THE ENGINE problem is Brad (Jim Garland). KARATE EXPERT SAM (Lita Stricklin) breaks a board. AS MR. LAWRENCE (Doug Neathery) watches, Hilary (Laurie Nelson) reads the funnies. WITHOUT STAGE MANAGER Paul Burns, the play would never have been. ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS of the Sr. play was when Alec and Mrs. Hemline (Darlene Penny) rolled on the floor. 90 Sr. Play RESISTING MYRTA’S (Karen McGill) charms is hard for Alec (Tommy McMillan). MR. BRACKMAN (David Boulden) is furious when he can’t find his son. and Ricky Franklin. ONE OF THE MORE Action-packed scenes of the play. TWO SYNDICATE MEMBERS were the Godfather (Joey Smith) and his girl. Ruby (Melinda Newton). SURPRISE SHOWED on the faces when the gun didn’t fire. ACTS 1-2-3 TIME MAY 2. 978 7:30 PM PERFORMED BY GHS SENIORS y An m Jit r I £2 23 BY JAMES SEAY Sr. Play 91 Junior Play Cast 1978 April 14, 1978, at 7:00 Jane Arkwright seventeen year old twins, Carol Slaughter Ellen Arkwright sorority pledges. Judy Robbins Jaqueline Jerrold (Jikki) a runaway bride-to-be Ronda Hurst Patti Larson, her maid-of-honor, who runs with her Marsha Rickett Afadilla Deaver, a frightened servant-girl Kim Pauli Granny Karp, an eighty-year-old crone, who delves in witchcraft. Vinita Bell Bruno Karp, her grandson, who was the Mad Doctor’s assistant Zebedee Parks Bart Burdette, who plans to turn the old hospital into a hotel. Mike McKenzie Rev. Peter Moss (“Pete”), Bart’s bosom buddy Taylor King Mrs. Dudley Fuddy, Jikki's Aunt Hortense Velvet Smithpeters Dillingham Fuddy (“Dil”), Jikki’s jilted fiance Darrell Norman Herr Doktor Klaus Von Schlasher, a balmy brain surgeon Bart Gills Rozika, the were-wildcat girl Artis Harrison Arnold, the anaconda-boa boy Greg Harper AS THE STORY UNFOLDS the were wildcat girl takes down her rollers. Everyone listens as Granny reveals the horrors of the old hospital. THE SNAKE BOY startles Granny Karp. BETWEEN THE ACTS — Pam Rutherford sings. “SPEAK NOW or forever hold your peace ’ says Rev. Moss for the third time. Jr. Play 93 FHA The local chapter of FHA initiated new mem- bers on September 21. The membership was the largest in the state with 131 members. Each month a Girl of the Month” is chosen. 1st Place in the Homecoming Parade was cap- tured by the FHA. A Thanksgiving basket was sponsored by the chapter. Wendy Ross won position of secretary for District 16 in the State Federation. The FHA presented one PTA pro- gram. In March delegates attended State Con- vention in Little Rock. The banquet event of the year. FHA Officers Jolane Taylor — President Cindy Stricklin — 1st Vice-President Regina Wiley — 2nd Vice-President Laura Shaw — 3rd Vice-President Margie Medina — Secretary Debi Hilton — Treasurer Becky Edds — Reporter Wendy Ross — Historian Stella Anderson — Song Leader Vinita Bell and Carl Stafford. ALL dressed up for FHA banquet are 94 Future Homemakers of America INITIATION for FHA. EXPERIENCE DEVELOPS SKILLS FFA The Gurdon Chapter of the Future Farmers attended agri- cultural judging contests at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. New members going down the belt line can be seen as ini- tiation takes place. FFA OFFICERS: Mike McKenzie — President Marcus Hatley — Vice-President Darrell Nash — Secretary Tim Christopher — Treasurer Bary Gills — Reporter Ricky Franklin — Junior Advisor David Bird — Sentinel Future Formers of America 95 PROOF OF ACCOM- PLISHMENT Members for National Honor Society are selected by the faculty on basis of service, scholarship, charac- ter, and leadership. In March new candidates were inducted. The NHS sponsors the Devil Sheet. Twelve members wearing the NHS stoles graduated this year. The officers were: Vicki McCallum — presi- dent, Peggy Trout — vice-president, Karen Weems — secretary, Lee Ann Stone — treasurer, Donna Woolf, reporter, Melinda Newton and Teresa Schulze — co-historians. THE CANDLE LIGHTING PORTION of the NHS induction is dem- onstrated by Peggy Trout. AT PRESS CONVENTION Darrell and Taylor had pillow fights during any free time they had. Teresa Schulze 96 National Honor Society THE PRESIDENT OF NHS, Vicki McCallum, leads the induction. THE NHS INDUCTEES await the knighting. THE KNIGHTING OF NEW MEMBERS is Melinda Newton’s duty. AN EXPRESSION OF JOY shows on the face of Lita Stricklin as she is tapped. National Honor Society 97 THE HARDEST PART of Beta induction is saying the pledge. 98 Beta Club PINNING NEW MEMBERS was a part of the Beta tapping. DURING BETA INDUCTION Dennis Steed lights his candle. THE REPRESENTATIVE of the new mem- bers was Taylor King. REWARD OF ACHIEVE- V' fc. mtm MENT THE FINALE of Beta induction for Jim Garland is receiving his certificate. AT BETA CONVENTION Terry Sligh and Jim Garland look out across the Arkansas River. Beta Club served not only the school but the community in their various projects. As deer hunters poured through Gur- don Nov. 12, a road block of Beta members greeted them asking for donations for National Arthritis Drive. Of the cars in the Homecoming Parade, Beta placed first. Induction of 14 new members was held November 7 in the Reddie Room. Signs were painted for each home foot- ball game for the team to run through. Teacher Apprecia- tion Day found members doing classroom tasks and presenting each teacher with a flower arrangement, also providing goodies” in the lounge. Student body enjoyed assemblies presented by the Ouachitones and the One Night Band from Henderson. WHEN PLAYING CARDS at Beta convention, Taylor King thinks he has the other players bluffed, but when he wasn’t looking, Lori Clark saw his cards. Beta Club 99 REPRESENTATIVE PARTICIPATION An active advisory group for the principal. An active advisory group under the direction of Toni Ander- son, elected by the student body is responsible for assemblies. Homecoming activities, host organiza- tion for NAC, Spring Fling, and fire drills. Fire mar- shalls were appointed and worked under the direc- tion of the student council. Fire drills were held monthly in addition to tornado drills, which were held in the spring. The student council officers are: President — Toni Anderson, Vice-president — Lita Stricklin, Secretary — Vikita Bell, Treasurer — Donna Woolf. The class representatives were: Fresh- men — Clinton Jester and Wendy Ross, Sopho- mores — Cindy Stricklin and David Glover, Juniors — Kim Pauli and Marcus Hatley, Seniors — Lisa Sandidge and Todd Ross. THE STUDENT COUNCIL headed fire drills monthly. TO RAISE SPIRIT a Fifties' Day was sponsored. THE TEACHERS’ TEAM has benched their secret weapons. DURING THE GAME Mrs. McGill rebounds! She shoots! 100 Student Council SPRING FLING FUN Wet sponge throw. Coin toss. Marriage booth. Taylor gets pie. Jail deputy. Teachers vs. boys. Student Council 101 PAINTING a muralproves to be hard work for Toni Anderson. CERTIFICATE of Appreciation is accepted by Mrs. Shaver from her employee, Janette Williams. ENTERTAINMENT at the C.O.E. Banquet was given by Carrie Sligh, Melinda Newton and Vikita Bell. Pre banquet preparation, by Lori Clark, Peggy Trout, and Karen Weems. 102 Business Club Mrs. George Davies Mrs. Gary Gaither PROSPECTS FOR THE FUTURE Cooperative Office Education offers students an opportunity to work in jobs related to their interests on a salaried basis for academic credit. An appreciation banquet is held each spring for the employer and the super- visors. Several field trips were made by the classes to tour banks, word processing center and computer section of Henderson State University. Future Business Leaders of America is an organization of business stu- dents. The officers are: President — Patti Ryan, Vice-president — Peggy Trout, Secretary — Vikita Bell, Treasurer — Donna Woolf, Historian — Carrie Sligh, Reporter — Janette Williams. THE COE OFFICERS WERE: President — Carrie Sligh, Vice-president — Patti Ryan, Secretary — Vikita Bell, Treasurer — Darlene Penny, Reporter — Lori Clark, Historian — Lita Stricklin. Business Club 103 Altogether Now. . . Let’s Hear It RAISE THAT SCORE — two points more, is led on by the Sr. cheerleaders. SALE OF SPIRIT TAGS is shown by Ronda Hurst. 104 Cheerleaders Cheerleading is an experience in itself. It's a lot of hard work and practice but it is fun. The girls give up 'after school hours’ to promote spirit. Cheering means excitement, a chance to support the school. Rain or shine, hot or cold, the cheerleaders are there 100%. Banners and spirit tags are all a part of our week. i- SPIRIT BUILDS higher with each jump. After football season, there comes basketball. This year the unique position of going all the way with the Senior Girls Basketball Team to a vic- tory was ours. WHAT IS A parade without cheerleaders? Cheerleaders 105 ENTERTAINMENT provided by Taylor King, Marsha Rickett, and Beverly Mitchell. ROLLS of star-lite paper to be hung causes problems for sponsor, Diane Arrington, Marcus Hatley and Carolyn Schoonover. 106 Jr.-Sr. Banquet IT'S all over and Ralph Shaw sheds his tie. SPEAKER, Dr. Paul Roots. JR.-SR. BANQUET The Juniors worked many hours raising money to have a colorful banquet the Seniors could always remember. The theme for the banquet was Southern Night.” The event was held May 19, 1978, in the high school cafeteria and was enjoyed by everyone. The speaker for the evening was Dr. Paul Roots of Arkadelphia. OBSERVERS are all ears” during Marne. PUTTING finishing touches on wall. Jr.-Sr. Banquet 107 NOT every father, William Norman, gets to present a diploma to GIFT to school by Sr. class by Karen Weems and Lori Clark, his son. Tommy Norman. 108 Graduation PRODUCT OF 1966-1978 JUST before invocation. ACCEPTANCE of Junior class flowers by Laurie Nelson and LAST preparation — zip up gown, put on cap for Elizabeth McGuirt. Peggie Trout. Graduation 109 BANNER AT PRESCOTT game held by supporters (fathers of cheerleadeVs). — A — Adams, Kim 20 Allen, Larry 26, 82 Allen, Sarah 38, 82 Anderson, Anthony 20, 25, 68, 72 Anderson, Cecelia Anderson, Darrell 32 Anderson, Edna 32, 74 Anderson, Lawanda 38, 43 Anderson, Stella Anderson, Toni 15, 20, 76, 102, 74, 113 Anderson, Tony 38, 42 — B — Baily, Jerome 26, 51, 75 Baird, Steve 32 Baker, Kim 38, 43 Baker, Lori 26, 94 Baumgardner, Vickie 32 Bearden, Curtis 26 Bearden, Freda 32 Beasley, Dennis 26 Beasley, Debra 38 Beasley, Lucille 38 Bell, Dewayne 20 Bell, James 32 Bell, Vikita 21, 77, 102, 104 Bell, Vinita 26, 30, 44, 46, 94, 104, 93 74 Berry, Doris 21 Billingsley, Teresa 38 Bird, David 21, 68 Bivens, Regina 27 Blevins, Mike 32, 36, 73 Boulden, David 21, 45, 57, 82, 90 Bradshaw, Susan 38, 39 Bratton, Jayne Ann 38, 39, 82 Britt, Stephanie 38, 86, 39, 42. 82 Brown, Donna 27, 28, 53 Brown, Eddie 32 Brown, Jeffery 33 Burks, Teresa 39 Burns, Paul 20, 68, 82 Burton, Marla 33, 45 Burton, Belinda 39 — C — Cagle, Paul 20, 46, 80 Cantu, Sonia 27 Charles, David 33, 75 Christopher, Tim 20, 23 Clark, Lori 20, 99, 102, 108, 115 Clark, Marsha 27 Clayton, Sealess 33, 37 Clayton, Michele 39 Clingan, Steve 3, 27, 82 Cooper, Samuel 39, 40 Craig, Renee 38, 42 Crawley, Donna 38 Crowe, Joe 21, 75 Cunningham, Garry 33 Currey, Kathy 27 Currey, Kelly 38, 41, 66 — D — Davies, Don 33, 82 Dickens, Cherelyn 26, 74 Dickens, Gwen 33, 34 Dickens, Jerry 21 Dickerson, Debbie 32, 62 Dickerson, Paul 32 Dickerson, Terry 38 Dodgen, Susan 32, 82 Dodwell, Mike 38, 82 Duncan, Nancy 38, 82 — E — Eakin, Mike 26, 50, 83, 82 Easley, Ruby 38 Easley, Phillip 32, 63 Edds, Becky 19, 32, 62 Eggers, Johna 32 Ellis, Debra 26, 54 Ellis, Milton 21 SPONGE THROW with Taylor King as target. 110 Index Engelking, Pam 26 Engelking, Ann 39 — F — Tallin, David 39 Flowers, Gary 32 Franklin, Milton 39, 68 Franklin, Ricky 20, 91 Fyffe, Gayla 33 — G — Garland, Jim 20, 72, 80, 90, 99, 73 Garland, Joel 33, 34 Garry, Doyle 26 Gatlin, Mamie 33, 52, 74 Gatlin, Paul 83, 82, 75 Gattis, Kathy 33 Gibson, Jerry 33 Giles, Carolyn 39 Giles, Phillip 20, 22, 75, 112 Gill, Sharon 33 Gills, Barry 20, 82, 111 Gills, Bart 27, 92 Gills, Evon 33, 74 Gills, Janice 21,82 Glenn, Doyle 34 Glover, David 32, 33, 34, 72, 73 Green, David 27 Green, Lorian 34 Green, Myra Green, Raymond 27, 75 Green, Rhonda 21 Green, Terry Lynn 39, 66 Green, Vickie 34 Griffin, Cloud 34 Griffin, Ricky 33, 34, 73, 75 Gulley, Lee 21 Gulley, Lola 27 Gulley, Lolita 39 — H — Hagins, Douglas 34 Hagins, Garry 35 Hamlin, Kenny 35, 73, 75 Hardage, Art 27 Harper, Greg 18, 28, 61,73, 93 Harper, Kenneth 35, 73 Harper, Nancy 35 Harrison, Artis 28, 93 Hatley, Marcus 26, 28, 29, 106, 73, 75 Hatley, Marsha 28 Hatley, Melvin 39 Heard, Priscilla 21 Henry, Glenda 28, 82 Henry, Larry 35 Henry, Sandra 35, 74 Henry, Vada 22 Henry, Willie Joe 28, 82 Hilton, Brent 35, 81, 73 Hilton, Debi 38, 82 Hilton, Jana 32, 34,81,82 Horn, Joe 38 Horn, Mary 22, 94 House, Pam 29 House, Raymond 38 Hole, Ruby 38 Hughes, Calvin 34 Hughes, Sandra 34, 37 Hunter, Loretta 29 Hunter, Sharon 22 Hurst, Debbie 39 Hurst, Gary 34, 73 Hurst, Ronda 29, 105, 104, 93 Jester, Carolyn 34, 48, 82 Jester, Clinton 38, 39 Johnson, Diane 34, 82 Jones, Carl 25, 52 Jones, Tim 34 — K — Kelly, Donna 29, 82 Kennel, Randy 29, 35 AS THE WHEELS TURN, sleep started for Lita Stricklin. MCDONALD’S IS FAVORITE place for the band to have snacks. Kennel, Wyonna Key, Rhonda 39 King, Mark 39, 67 King, Taylor 15, 29, 31, 96, 99, 98, 101, 106, 93, 110, 112 Knight, Tanya 35, 82 Kuhn, Joe 22 Kuhn, Randy 35, 73 Kuhn, Tommy 40, 54 — L — Lacy, Johnny 40 Lacy, Lonnie 40 Ledbetter, Wendy 35 LeJeune, Stacy 40, 94 LeMay, Tim 28 Lee, Phyllis 29 — M — Marion, Bobby 40 Marion, David 35 Marks, Terri Lynn 40 Marsh, Bertha 35 Marsh, Betsy 21, 23, 82 Marsh, Dean 35, 82 Martin, Jimmy 28, 54 Masimore, Edmonda 40 Merrill, Crystal 41 McCallum, Vicki 23, 97, 96, 115 Index 111 TROUBLES for Taylor King. McCauley, Mark 41, 82 McClelland, Shawn 36 McClelland, Stanley 41 McClure, Kenny 41,82 McClure, Ricky 28 McClure, Ricky 41, 82 McClure, Robert 36, 73 McClure, Sandra 28 McCray, Vinita 40 McDaniel, Danny 23, 65, 69 McGee, John 36 McGill, Karen 23, 82, 84, 88, 90, 115, 116 McGuirt, Elizabeth 22, 109, 5 McKenzie, Mike 29, 31, 57, 92, 75 McKenzie, Miles 37, 82 McMillian, Tommy 22, 23, 90 McNabb, Jimmy 37, 82 McPeak, Wendell 22 Medina, Margie 36, 52 Mitchell, Beverly 26, 28, 82, 104 Mitchell, Chris 41 Mitchell, Cynthia 36 Montgomery, Brad 36 Moseley, Ella 32, 36 — N — Nash, Darrell 29, 73 Neathery, Doug 22, 90 Nelson, Laurie 20, 23, 90, 109 Newberry, Dawana 39, 40 Newberry, Marquette 29 Newton, Melinda 23, 82, 91,96, 97, 116, 115, 102 Nichols, Linda 38, 40 Nichols, Teresa 35, 37 Nichols, Terrie 23 Nolen, Jimmy Norman, Darrell 29, 42, 81, 96, 92, 75 Norman, Tommy 23, 73, 75, 108 — 0 — Ootsey, Van 26, 29 Otwell, Lisa 40 Otwell, Marianne 40, 42, 66, 82 Otwell, Mike 30, 73 Otwell, John 22, 23, 73 Prince, Judith 30 Prince, Mike 41 Purifoy, Glenda 32, 34, 37, 82 Purifoy, Janet 20, 23, 82 Purifoy, Tammy 40, 41 Purifoy, Terry 31, 73 — R — Reeves, Debra 41 Reeves, Monica 31 Reeves, Sidney 22, 23, 57, 106 Reyna, Barbara Reyna, Mario 36, 73 Rickett, Marsha 31,82, 106, 92 Ricketts, Debbie 24, 87, 104 Ricketts, Jerry Don 41 Ricketts, Ronnie 24, 54, 73 Robbins, Judy 31,46, 92, 93 Rome, Larry 36 HAPPY shows after Phillip Giles receives diploma Overcast, Delynn 40 — P — Parks, Zebedee 30, 31,93 Partridge, Annette 22, 5 Pauli, Danny 22, 69 Pauli, Dennis 37 Pauli, Kim 15, 26, 30, 87, 93, 105 Penney, Darlene 22, 90, 115 Penney, Debra 30, 59 Penney, Karen 41,81 Phiefer, Esther 37 Plyler, Jimmy 30, 82, 106 Pope, Janie 23 Pope, Shanna 36, 37, 65,82 Potter, Tommy 23, 65, 73, 86 11 2 Index FUTURE Go Devils— Class of 1990. ACCEPTING plaque from Toni Anderson. Ross, Todd 20, 24, 73 Ross, Wendy 38, 42 Rudolph, David 36, 82 Russell, Clifton Russell, Mark Russey, Angela 24, 74 Russey, Peggy 42 Russey, Renea 31 Rutherford, Pam 27, 31, 93 Rutherford, Teresa 41,42 Ryan, Patti 25, 82 — S — Sandidge, Lisa 20, 25 Sanford, Mark 42, 82 Sanford, Sharon 26, 30, 83, 82 Schoonover, Carolyn 30, 60, 106 Schoonover, Debbie 36 Schulze, Teresa 25, 82, 96, 115, 116 Shaw, Laura 38, 41, 42 Shaw, Ralph 25, 69, 107 Shephard, Rhonda 21 Shelton, David 42, 43, 82 Simmons, Greg 42 Slaughter, Carole 30, 93,92 Sligh, Carrie 24, 88, 102, 104 Sligh, Terry 34, 36,61,99, 73 Smith, Cathy 30 Smith, Connie 43 Smith, Frank 36, 75 Smith, Joey 20, 24, 57,91,73 Smith, Marcia 30 Smith, Mary 30, 58 Smith, Susan 43 Smithpeters, Lisa 31 Smithpeters, Mark 43, 82 Smithpeters, Velvet 26, 31, 54, 87, 93 Spruill, Pam 43 Spruill, Rhonda 36 Stafford, Carl 37, 75 Stafford, Lori 31 Steed, Dennis 30, 31,34, 73, 98 Stephens, Janice 24, 74 Stephens, Quinn 31, 73 Stephens, Ricky 43 Stewart, Tammy 32, 33, 36, 105 Stewart, Randy 24, 91 Stiffler, Randy 30, 73 Stone, Kay 42, 43, 82, 96 Stone, Lee Ann 25, 83, 82, 108, 115 Stricklin, Cindy 32, 35, 36, 37, 78, 74, 105 Stricklin, Lita 25, 75, 78, 88, 90, 97, 111,74, 115 Stroud, Kirby 37, 61,73 Taylor, Jolane 37, 82 Thomas, Mattie 25, 75 Thompson, Bernard 25 Thompson, Pam 24, 50 Thompson, Ronnie 30 Toland, Nancy 43 Troute, Peggy 20, 24, 77, 79, 96, 102, 109, 115, 74 — U — Ursery, Lisa 42, 82 UpChurch, Katrina 37 — W — Walters, Alnetia 37 Walters, Alvalyn 42 Washington, Carl 42 Weatherford, Beverly 42 Weeks, Bill 24 Weems, Karen 24, 91, 96, 108 Wells, Bobby 25 Wells, Jimmy 42, 82 Wells, Ricky 36 Whisenhunt, Nathan 21, 25 Wiley, Regina 30 Williams, Chris 31 Williams, Charles 36, 75 Williams, Jannette 25, 102 Williams, Olivia 37 Williams, Ricky 42 Williams, Robert 24, 63 Williams, San 24, 74 Williams, Tammy 37 Williams, Vernon 43 Wingfield, Jeff 18, 25 Wilson, Johnny 43 Wilson, Melinda 43, 82 Windham, Andy 18, 31, 73 Woolf, Barry 43 Woolf, Donna 25, 83, 82, 86, 96, 115 Wright, Tammy 43, 82 WE are No. 1 raised the roof at Joe T. during State playoff. Index 1 13 School assemblies are sponsored by the student council for the benefit of the stu- dent body. In addition, clubs and special interest groups bring in entertainment of educational and cultural value. The facili- ties are shared with other schools of the district. Each year the students having the high- est scholastic rating are designated as honor graduates. These students are responsible for the graduation program. That includes speeches, music and other talents of the graduates. AWARDS ASSEMBLY ANNOUNCEMENT of Homecoming Royalty. FOR SOME IT’S SO EASY ONE NIGHT BAND from Henderson. READERS' THEATER from Arkansas Art Center. REGISTRATION for the Sophomores and Juniors. 114 Assemblies FIFTH SEATED Melinda Newton is presented her diploma. AFTER THE GRADUATION exercises Donna Woolf receives her “congratulations. THE HONOR GRADUATES Karen McGill, Karen Weems, Peggy Trout, Darlene Penny, Lee Ann Stone, Lori Clark, Vicki McCallum, and Lita Stricklin sang the class song, “Times of Your Life, at graduation. GIVING HER SPEECH at graduation is Teresa Schulze. Honor Graduates 11 5 feWFPOG 7 ?%$ PKOO?. At NHS induction, Teresa Schulze gives her speech on character. 116 Division Page — Supporting Proof 1 Student support at Overall State Tourney was valuable to players. time to mfifmZ- Support of the school was shown by the patrons in supporting the bond issue. Merchants back all school functions. Community organizations fur- nished volunteer workers for school projects. City officials work for students at athletic events, parades, and everyday activities. The student body is the supporting arm of the school. (fauna wound Community volunteers spon- sored by PTA give eye and ear tests. Cheerleader support was shown at all sports activities throughout the year. Division Page — Supporting Proof 117 Ricketts Diesel Service, Inc. Gurdon, Arkansas P. O. BOX 156 410 EAST MAIN STREET GURDON, ARKANSAS 71743 HARWELL BROS. RACING TEAM 118 Ads SAGE PHONE 353-2565 NAPA STORE 353.4446 JAY HARWELL MATT HARWELL FRANK CRAIN J. W. BULLARD DAVID PAULL, JR. MARK RUSSELL WILSON SALVAGE Buyers of Scrap Iron and Metal Sellers of Structural Steel and Culvert Material Gurdon, Arkansas John-Hooseman Chevrolet — Cadillac INC. BUDDY STEWART'S USED CARS HWY 67 N — ARKADELPHIA ............= Gurdon, Arkansas PS0O7 INTERSTATE RICKETTS TRUCKING CO. STEEL SUPPLY Good Luck to The Seniors of 1978 Roy and Troy Ricketts — OWNERS DILLARD'S GULF STATION 24 Hour Wrecker Service Complete Automobile Service Phone 353-2544 Owners and Operators James and Mackey Dillard Hwy. 53 and 1-30 Gurdon. Ark. N DRIVERS: Larry Harper Jim Fulmer Art Cooper Billy Whisenhunt David Pauli Paul Horton Calvin Danner Vernon Clark James Baker Charles Sorrells Henry Hammonds Freddie Burnett David Blocker Lethal Ashley Charles Smith RUTH STUART'S DRESS SHOP ARKADELPHIA, ARKANSAS 1 20 Ads TAYLOR BROTHERS GURDON,ARKANSAS - Ads 121 CURREY'S WOOD CO. BUYERS OF: PINE — HARDWOOD PULPWOOD —LOGS Everett Currey Office, 353-4808 Home, 246-6539 Home, 353-2548 HWY 53 S. — GURDON GURDON MUNICIPAL HOSPITAL BLANTON'S WHEEL SERVICE Gurdon, Arkansas GURDON BUILDERS SUPPLY EMSCO OF ARKANSAS restaurant ROBB’S GULF DISTRIBUTION CENTER Arkadelphia, Arkansas SEARS Authorized Catalog Sales Merchant 104 North Front Gurdon, Arkansas GILLS REALTY Gurdon, Arkansas 71743 Burl Gills, Broker Martha Gills, Sales We extend recognition and appreciation to DR. PEEPLES for his interest in Gurdonian. CLOTHING cf Arkadelphia, Arkansas NEW MODERN SCHOOLS Teaching the Latest Hair Styling Technique ARKADELPHIA BEAUTY COLLEGE Member of National Association Beene Free Parking 620 Clinton St., Arkadelphia, Ark. Telephone 246-6726 BENNETT'S BODY AND GLASS SHOP Arkadelphia, Arkansas GURDON VARIETY For School Supplies SHOE STORE Arkadelphia, Arkansas 122 Ads Compliments of Thomerson Drug Store Owners — Roy Thomerson Robert Jacobs Gurdon Arkansas School Bus Sales of Arkansas, Inc. Distributors for Ward School Bus Bodies P.O.Box 1466 Phone 501 329-9874 CABE LAND COMPANY Gurdon, Arkansas J. A. BARRINGER SONS (“LUMBER®! Established 1885 f vpjj? Southern Yellow Pine P.O. Box 56 Gurdon, Arkansas 71743 Telephone AC 501 —353-4911 SUPPOIZJ ? 71$ PKOO? PAPPY'S RESTAURANT Hwy. 67 North Arkadelphia, Arkansas Open: 10:00 AM-10:00 pm EL DORADO COFFEE COMPANY Robb's Tire Company BUDDY'S FAMILY RESTAURANT The Apple Core A Specialty for Children McBride's Dx 1 Can Be Very Friendly” Gurdon, Arkansas Ads 123 Safety Supplies Welding Equipment and Supplies Medical Gases and Equipment RED BALL OXYGEN CO., INC. Hwy. 67 South Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71932 Phone Office 246-9383 JAY FREEMAN FOOD SUPPLY AUTO PARTS AND GLASS CO. Quality and Service Al Brown — Owner Hwy. 67 N. 353-2511 uifijuvitCttq frtoo THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK DAIRY ASSOCIATION, INC. Serving South Arkansas Jersey Farm Brand 519 California Avenue, S. W. Camden, Arkansas 71701 FORD 3 GLADDEN FORD SALES Gurdon, Arkadelphia 353-4408 246-9301 44 v Gurdon, Arkansas Ads 125 PAUL'S HAIR CARE H Gurdon, Arkansas W i Four Way Tie Lumber Co., Inc. P. O. BOX 177 GURDON. AR 71743 ROBERT SMITHPETERS, GENE HOBSON, LARRY RHODES FRIZZELL LUMBER COMPANY GURDON, ARKANSAS Locally Owned Feed — Seed — Fertilizer Tires — Batteries — Access. Chemicals and Farm Supplies I LONG FORD ! The Gurdon Times Established 1880 Birthplace of International Order of Hoo Hoo Lumberman’s Fraternity Oldest Business in Gurdon — New Every Thursday In the Heart of America’s Largest Timber Area AUpftWltcvMj' OTASCO JOE—LARRY —GARY PLYLER Gurdon, Arkansas 128 Ads HOLLAND'S HOUSE of FASHIONS Arkadelphia, Arkansas FREEZE KING Gurdon SOUTHWEST SPORTING GOODS Arkadelphia NOWLIN FURNITURE COMPANY Arkadelphia Newberry-Tatman Agency, Inc. Arkadelphia Growers of Quality Plants FLOWERS McMasters Mens Wear 628 Main Ph. 246-2262 Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923 Shrill fttitim Greenhouses Florist Highway 67 N, Arkadelphia, Ark. 71923 Retail — Wholesale 246-5246 Landscaping Service — Bedding — Plants Foliage Plants Someday, You'll Own a Yamaha • Sales • Service • Parts IfeiJI SOUTHWEST YAMAHA Feed — Seed — Fertilizer — Chemicals GROSS FEED MILL, INC. £ Cloverleaf Gardens ARKADELPHIA, ARK. 71923 SOUTH 7TH ST. PHONE 246-5815 Ralston Purina Arkadelphia, Arkansas 7- 1923 Ralston Purina 7th Walnut Ads —129 Smithpeter's Kerr McGee Gurdon We extend recognition and appreciation to Dr. and Mrs. Padgett for their interest in the Gurdonian. DOLLHOUSE BEAUTY SALON Complete Beauty Supply Service 353-2232 Gurdon, Arkansas Eddie Clark's Men's Store 617 Main Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923 GRAVEL'S PHARMACY ‘We Care” HfflDQUflROTS FOR ORDERING DELIVERING YOUR GOLD LfllKE daSSBIDG Browning's Pine Plaza Shopping Center Arkadelphia, AR Lee L. Kaffenberger Agent 106 North Front Street Gurdon, Arkansas 71743 Phone 353-4669 Auto • Fire • Life • T ruck • I Commercial DAN. COOKS Hallmark Cards and Gifts Printing, Office Machines Office Supplies, Furniture 112 N. 6TH ST, ARKADELPHIA. ARK, 71923 PHONE: 246-9823 130 Ads viC AJTOGRAFHL ftt V % iT i YSOfO 'C s � vVT V ,x %W( K t M ,y ;., , , V V ° . . ■ V X fiK ,, V ' Ns 4 i 1- A MV 4i. , .ji; ' |W ■ v v c ,, -p)V. .CdKy -£)UuA£ -i $ “We went to help!’ CITIZENS FIRST STATE BANK of Arkadelphia SUPPOX 7 M$ PECO? HARDMAN LUMBER COMPANY Levi Strauss Co. Phone 246-5824 - Building Material 3026 Pine Arkadelphia. Arkansas 71923 213 So. 12th Street Arkadelphia BAND BOOSTER PARENTS support the band in the conces- sion stand. TAPE VILLAGE Arkadelphia Olivetti underwood Sales Service Supplies Davis Cox Office Machines, Inc. Complete Office Machines □ Equipment □ Furniture 317 Third Street, Hot Springs, Arkansas 624-4474 INVESTIGATING TYPES OF PHONES on Science Recognition Day sponsored by Southwestern Bell Telephone. 1 132 Ads suvvozimq vmf? WINNERS OF THE BICYCLE CONTEST at Homecoming were: Beth Gills, Keith Smithpeters, and Ashley Stinnett. ARKADELPHIA LAUNDRY CLEANERS TREECE PHOTOGRAPHY and FLORIST n WAM AMERICAN MOT PRODUCTS CHRYSLER PRODUCTS Jeep GM GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCTS SHEPHERD AUTO SALES, Inc. 3030 West Pine St. Arkadelphia, Arkansas 71923 Bus. Phone 246-6788 Home Phone 246-6622 INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY Southern Kraft Division Wood Products Group Post Office Box 8, Beirne, Arkansas 71721 Phone 501-353-2531 Ads 133 SttPPOB7WM 134 Ads CHARLES LEDBETTER CHEVROLET CO. VBM? TURNING POINT for Debbie Ricketts with each hand spring. TURNING POINT in English IV came with the research papers. 136 Closing TURNING POINT MRS. KEY'S COMING brought about a turning point in study hall. TURNING POINT in play came when Mr. Lawrence (Doug Neathery) finds his daughter. All projects have a turning point and school is no exception. Throughout the year plateaus are reached either as a group or individually. Some recall good. Others not so good. Concentrate on the important. The proof is in involvement. 1 BECOMING CLARK COUNTY'S Junior Miss was a turning point for Melinda Newton. Closing 137 [ SELF-SERVICE | ARRANGEMENT OF SEED PODS by Terry Sligh. THE JAR OF “TRASH” was a temptation for Teresa Schulze at NCA. PAINTING SPIRIT SIGNS on SENIOR CHEERLEADERS, Debbie Ricketts and Vikita Bell, in charge of spring tryouts. Giving of one’s time and self is the ingredient that makes the school year a success. Giving extra time to study. Sharing in extra-curricular activities. All these and many more are the things that make G.H.S. your school. CLEAN UP TIME comes early for Mr. Logan and Mr. Peeples. cars was part of build up for a game. ANOTHER SELF HELP comes as Kathy Currey and Lisa Smithpeters dispose of clay in art room. 139 L “SCHOOL OUT EARLY. Drivers discuss best route to proceed. 140 Closing IT WILL BE some time before Mrs. Thompson clears that windshield. HAZARDOUS I WHEN ICY I find snow a problem. The winter of ’78 will long be remembered. Eight days missed due to ice and snow. Sleds used on Bowen Hill Road. Chains used on buses. Snowmen built in yards. No mail delivery — a first. Weather records set. ICICLES FORMED on trees and shrubs. DOLLY PARTON, the product of several snowmen artists. Closing 141 FINAL test taking for Ralph Shaw. AWARD for Lisa Otwell � -I COMPLETION DATE: MAY 24 ------ Calendars are set. School out — May 12. Then the snow — changed to May 24. The school year is marked with many completion dates. Athletics seasons end. Scholastic activities are finished. Academics and athletics awards are given. Classes complete one step toward graduation. AWARDS signify completion of high school days by Karen McGill. 142 Closing LAST act of ’78 for Tommy McMillan is to clean out locker. FOOTBALL season ends with coronation honors for Toni Anderson AFTER the graduation exercises, flowers are taken as mementos, and Anthony Anderson. of completion by Mr. Middleton. Closing 143 CONSTRUCTION ENDS YEARS of service are over as Mrs. Wayne Taylor retires. The Proof of Construction is found within these pages. Job started with a workshop at OBU in August. Staffers worked non-stop from August through May to cover school events. As the con- struction ends, students take a look at the year and the way it has been covered in the Gurdo- nian. 1977-1978 wasn’t just another year. It was the “Year of the PROVING GROUND.” VICTORY is won. GRADUATION the end for Seniors. 144 Closing •X '