Jackson Preparatory School - Precis Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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Above-With their amusing float, the Se- niors were able to capture a second win in homecoming activities. Upper left-Going all out to impress the judges of the skits were sophomores Rob Tyson, Alexandra McNees, Leisa Tillery, Sara Tolley, and friends. Seniors Alison Nichols, Buddy Ku- ykendall, and Tayloe Simmons vied for the approval of the audience and judges in the Senior skit. 23

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Seniors Wm Twice In Patriot Homecoming Week, September 20-24, was jam-packed with festivities planned by the Homecoming Committee headed by Carol Montjoy and sponsors Mrs. Dot Mann, Mrs. Jodi Marsalis, and Miss jane Brookshire. Committee members included Linda Smith, Nancy Adams, Dianne Hudgins, Bobby Mounger, Stephanie Barlow, Lisa Stricklin, Polly Davis, and Sally McRoberts. Beginning Sunday Afternoon the three senior high classes began construction of their floats with the win- ners, the junior float and the Senior float, being named at the pep rally on Friday. During activity period on Wednesday the three classes competed in skit presenta- tions, and the judges selected the Seniors to receive the blue ribbon for the trophy case. That night there was a special showing in the gym of a Pink Panther cartoon and the movie Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman. Draw- ing the much anticipated week to a climactic close, Friday held in store for students, alumni, faculty, and friends a pep rally, a football game, the presentation of the homecoming queen and court, and a dance with mu- sic by the band Smoking.'i Right-juniors Kathy Thompson, Lori Danks, Janie Primos, and friends provided hilarity in their class skit. Below-The Junior float was judged as one of the co-winners in the float-making competition. ' ' ' Homecoming Competition ,f a . 'W-if f. -qs.-Q. .... f . . ,. -auf 22

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Numerous Speakers Highlight Character Emphasis Weeks No Man Is an Island was the thought-provoking theme for the senior high Character Emphasis Week. The week included various local speakers and an in- spiring film. Every day Bobby Graham conducted the morning watch devotionals involving meditations on the subject for that day. On Monday, a symposium was held by three schol- ars on the ways social responsibility produces a better society. The speakers were Dr. Mitias, a philosopher, Dr. Wesley Busby, a historian, and Rev. joe Burnett, a theologian. Each gave his opinion on the theme and possible ways for the individual to contribute to his society. Mr. Jim Austin of the jackson Youth Court spoke on Tuesday about the problem of juvenile delin- quency in the area. He stated that every young person must take a certain responsibility for this growing problem, and he concluded the session with examples and a question-answer period. On Wednesday, everyone viewed the symbolic si- lent film The Parable during his English class. Dur- ing activity period, Dr. Julius Collum spoke on the symptoms of stress and depression and how a student could help one on the verge of mental illness. Dr. james Travis on Thursday gave beneficial hints on developing a positive attitude about aging. He dis- cussed the problems facing jackson's elderly and how young people could help. On the last day, classes divided up during first and second periods to hear speakers from the Voluntary Action Group, Parks and Recreation, Methodist Reha- bilitation Center, Animal Rescue League, and the Mississippi Library Commission for the Blind. These social workers spoke and presented slides conceming the problems their organizations help and their needs for volunteer youth. Upper right-Speaking on behalf of the Voluntary Action Group, a representative stressed the importance of getting involved. Below-An Animal Rescue League spokesman discussed the importance of students assisting in her organization. Mrs. Bowen and Miss Brookshire were eager to know Dr. man's obligations to society. James Travis's opinions