Jackson Preparatory School - Precis Yearbook (Jackson, MS)

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i fupper leftj In .the Earthwinds' Readeris Theater, Mary Williamson portrayed the gypsy. fbelowj Many members of Earthwinds participated in the annual a Reader's Theater. These included john Lyle, Steve Laird, Ken Rhodes, Harry Boadwee, Michelle Pope, Skipper Hays, Sally Bevill, Carralyn , Whitworth, and Gwyn Ruwe. Z' , Q Q , l V 1 'ffl 1 A935 3 Q X X. Members of the Earthwinds staff were: front-Ken Rhodes. lst row-Mary 3rd row-Mrs. Bowen, Donna Breeland, Corinne Alexander, Charles Williamson, Steve Laird, Gay Lee, Skipper Hays, Harry Boadwee. 2nd Scott, Laurie Cribas, Susan Payne. row-Patty Duggar, Denise Hester, Lisa Gribas, Alice Welsh, julie Terry. 93

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Earthwinds Created Literary Explosion Prep's literary magazine, consisting of the creative work of students, was spon- sored by Mrs. Mary Ann .Bowen. The Earthwinds functioned in giving students an .outlet for creative writing and ex- pression.,It included poems, short stories, and essays, many of which were written by Mrs. Bowen's creative writing class. In ,the fall, the Earthwinds staff pro- duced a Sampler which featured drama- tizations of literature in the previous year's publication. The Earthwinds Sampleri' promoted the magazine and encouraged students to submit material. In fMay, the Earthwinds showed a Faulkner short story film for selected students, and then the winners of various publication awards were presented. ,Q At the Earthwinds ceremony in the library, several awards were distributed to con-V tributors of the literary magazine. Above Gay Lee handed Amy jones an award for her first place poem. 92 di The Earthwinds staff had an awards panty and showed a William Faulkner film in the library. The group eagerly looked over the se- lection of cookies and other goodies brought for the celebration. Qupper rightj. flower right? The officers of Earthwinds were Mrs. Mary Ann Bowen, sponsor, Harry Boadwee, Patty Duggar, Skipper Hays, Sally Bevill, Ken Rhodes, Denise Hester, Corinne Alexander, Laurie Cribas, Cay Lee, editor, Mary Williamson.

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Sho Singers Sang n nd n The Prep Singers were an essential asset to the school throughout the entire year. They performed at various church and club meetings and rated su- perior in the Music Festival of Mississippi private schools. The group also worked diligently all year raising money for a trip in the spring. In March they presented a musical variety show called It's A Grand Night For Singing . Finally, right after graduation, the Singers made a weekend trip to fun-packed and relaxing Florida. The president of the group was Eddie joe and the vice-president was Rob Lake. Sally Bevill, Carol Montjoy, and Missy Mims also served as offi- cers. This year was a very profitable one for the Singers under the talented leadership of Mrs. Lil- lian Lee. Grace Garretson served as the Singers' accompanist. Julie Terry helped at practice by tuming the pages for Grace. 94 During the fourth period Singer rehearsal, Mary Byrd and Carol Montjoy practiced their music diligently. l Tim Smithart and Bill C1'im led the tenor section as they sang out dur- ing rehearsal.