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

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Renovating a Champion... New classroom spirit prevails in academics Perhaps because the building was being renovated or perhaps because the school had a new principal, but a new spirit did develop in Central’s numerous classrooms this year. This spirit seemed to cause students to be more enthusiastic about learning. It seemed to cause teachers to be more enthusiastic about teaching. The result was that more learning took place at Central this school year than during recent previous years. Standardized testing proved this to be true. There were nearly 100 different courses where this learning took place. Central had the most extensive curriculum in Arkansas. Giving tome pointert to his Madrigals is Mr. Robert Brack (above), director of choral music. Teachers instructed on an individual basis, a group basis, and a class basis. (Below) With the aid of senior Tony Cook. Mrs. Kathy Holladay reads a script in a communications class. In woodworking clast, Mr. James Brown teaches junior Paul Hightower how to use a radial arm saw. The woodworking class was one of approx- imately 100 different courses offered at Central this school year. Theme—5

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Holding a copy of the Wednesday. January' 21. issue of the Arkansas Gazette that proclaims Iran has released the 52 American hostages and that Ronald Reagan has been inaugurated president is Mr. Jerome Muldrcw (right), instructor of sociology . The newspaper was used frequently in all social studies classes. (Below) Senior Tony- Cook and junior Jill Canino perform an experiment in their chemistry class. Students in most science courses performed numerous experiments during the school year. Explaining Spanish custom to students in a combined Spanish class is Dr. Maria Salcedo, instructor of the course, who uses a pinata to make a point. The school of- fered a wide variety of foreign language courses, including five levels of Spanish. Tiger staff member Chip Blcndcn and Carl Elder complete paste-ups for an issue of their newspaper. Those students who worked on publications gained practical experience, doing all work w ith the exception of the actual printing. 4—Theme

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Renovating a Champion... Students’ physical fitness becomes concern of school Physical fitness is a concern for most Americans. Be- ing physically fit is important to one’s health and, in- directly, is a contributing factor to success in life. Recognizing this, Central High made physical educa- tion a mandatory course during two of the three years a student spent at the school. Central also offered an ex- tensive sports program. We not only want our students to be physically fit now, but we want to instill in each of them a desire to re- main physically fit throughout life, ’’ an official said. The sports program was popular. However, it was operated in such a way that it did not interfere with academic learning. Seeking a spot on the school's golf team, senior Charles Adams practices at War Memorial Golf Course. Central's golf team, coached by Mr. Everett Hawks, won last year's state title. To keep herself physically fit. junior Diana Nelson works out at the Nautilus on a weekend. The Nautilus and other body building centers were popular with Central's students. 6—Theme In sixth period physical education, sophomore Barbara Stewart works on the balance beam under the watchful eyes of her instructor. Mrs. Bcttyc Williams. Awaiting her turn at the exercise is senior Valeric Montgomery.