Little Rock Central High School - Pix Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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BOBBY McFEE Sophomore Placing a game of squash while attending the summer session of Exeter Academy in New Hampshire is senior Anne Riley. She said it was an amusing experience. Thl antique car was entered in the Downtown Little Rock Christmas Parade during early December. Parades were popular with all age groups in the central Arkansas area, including high school students. Entertainment Lots of 'fun activities entice students from studies; television viewing ranks at top of entertainment list Some students complained about “nothing to do” for entertainment. These students, however, were just not informed about entertainment ac- tivities in the Little Rock area. There was much to do on any night of the week. And. what were some of these activities? They included concerts by some of the nation’s top musical groups, movies, bowling, ice skating, plays, planetarium shows, etc. These entertainment activities cost money though. Therefore, most students couldn’t attend as many activities as they liked. The No. 1 form of entertainment, as would be expected, was television viewing. A poll conducted by the Tiger staff showed that the average student watched television 3.3 hours daily. Entertainment—25

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An enthusiastic audience listened to the Doobie Brothers at the Wild Hog Boogie in War Memorial Stadium during the summer. Several top-name bands performed at the Boogie. A favorite pastime for most students was listening to music at home, including junior Khonda Dickerson who plays a record on the stereo. Many students had as much as SI .000 invested in records alone. An album sold for about S7.50 at area music stores. Though most students wouldn't attempt to climb this section of Pinnacle Mountain on the outskirts of Little Rock, there were some who did. including senior Terry Kenney. It's a fun way to spend an afternoon. he indicated. Showing his skill, junior Doug Homeyer takes aim at a ball he wants to place in a side pocket. Many students had pool tables in their homes. These students usually had lots of friends. Who Shot J. R. Ewing? The big question that many Americans, including those at Central High School, were asking throughout the summer and fall was, “Who shot J. R.?“ They were referring to the final episode of the television series “Dallas that was televised in May. In that episode, J. R. was shot. On November 21, more than 44 million Americans watched Dallas” to learn the answer. They learned he had been shot by his sister-in-law, Kristin. Stars of the weekly show, rated No. 1 in national viewer polls during both the 1980 and 1981 seasons, were (In picture above, from left) Patrick Duffy, Vic- toria Principal, Jim Davis, Barbara Bel Geddes, Linda Gray, and Larry Hagman, who played J. R. 24—Entertainment

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To observe Halloween, senior Su ette Taylor shops for a pumpkin al a grocery store. Pumpkins were in plentiful supply during the fall, despite a drought that had plagued the state throughout the summer. (olorjul Fall State Fair, opening of hunting season, lots of politics all combine to make fall a time not easily forgotten It's called the busy season by Little Rock teenagers, especially those who at- tend Central High. It’s fall, a season when there’s lots to do each day, ranging from the annual Arkan- sas State Fair at Barton Coliseum to Fri- day night football games at Quigley Stadium, from election campaigns to Halloween, and from hunting season to the start of the state's concert season. Fall is an exciting season. sophomore Martha George said. “It's a time to get out and do things with your friends. Getting out can also be an experience to be remembered. Mother Nature paints in various hues the many woodlands sur- rounding the city. Summer clothing is stored and warmer clothing, usually much more colorful than what is worn during other seasons, is got- ten out. Warm days and cool nights are usually provided, making it a season with con- trasts, something that most people in Lit- tle Rock enjoy. To remind voter» of the November 4 general election, signs were seen throughout the city, including this one for Republican Frank White, the victor for governor. 26— Fall