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

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Making hU plan «« dine at Spinky-s and ride there in their special Unto is senior Lee Quinn. Tutting orvtheTjtz, Clothing, the right kind of auto, going somewhere 'special' can make a student feel that he or she owns the entire world Putting on the Ritz. That's the phrase students used to describe one of their classmates who got really dressed-up. who took a date to one of the city’s expensive restaurants, or who somehow managed to get an expen- sive automobile for a drive around town. I guess everybody likes to put on the Ritz’ ever)- so often.” junior Peggy Epes said. I know that sometimes I feel like really getting dressed-up for school. There were times when it appeared that students tried to out-Ritz each other. This was especially true for the senior class prom when practically all students tried to look their best, many made reservations at the city's elite restaurants, and a few even rented chauffcred limousines. When you're really dressed-up and you go somewhere that's really special, you assume a different personality,” Peggy said. It’s as if you’re a different person. But. Peggy was quick to add that if you put on the 'Ritz' too much, people think you’re a little odd and try to avoid you.” On practically any day of the school year, an observer could have noted that there were young men dressed in suits and young women dressed in their Sunday finery. They weren’t going anywhere in particular, just putting on the Ritz.” Gary Cooper would have been proud of us, Peggy said, making reference to the song, Putting on the Ritz by Taco. Looking real sharp in spons suits that they wore to classes on a day in late fall are junior Shawn Pollock and senior Clay Sanders. You get lots of compliments from classmates, but you also get asked why you’re wearing a tic to school. Pollock said. A mink coat provides a Ritzy look for sophomore Bitsi Burney. It keeps me warm on cold days too, Bitsi indicated. Getting all set for a Saturday night date (above! is sophomore Onico Crincr who removes the rollers from her hair. (Below) Senior Cynthia Robinson asks senior Ricky Mays why he’s dressed-up for classes. Putting on the Ritz—29

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With a smile, junior Sonya Carloss (above) docs some shopping at Scars. Looking good is important to me. she said. (Right) In colorful dressy” styles for fall arc junior Kelly Fausett and senior Alisa Marks. The dresses were made available by Pinky Punky. a popular clothing store for Central's females. (Below) Before leaving home, sophomore Lisa Jacobs makes sure that her Mercedes has the right shine to it.

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Santa's Day What's the best holiday of the year? Most students contend it's Christmas! Christmas '84 was a good one! In fact, it was one of the best ever for most students. Because the state’s economy had improved over previous years. Santa Claus was financially able to place more presents than ever under the tree. Christmas vacation, however, was shorter than in previous years when two weeks away from classes were granted students. This year’s vacation was only one and one-half weeks in length. Prior to the start of Christmas vacation, there were many parties and fun events. Too. the city’s needy were remembered by students who gave food baskets to many of them. Fifty-nine first period classes also provided toys for local children living in foster homes. A prized possession for senior Allison Dyke (above) is her Christmas doll house, a replica of Santa’s workshop. I display it each year at Christmas. she said. (Right) Senior Dexter Mitchem checks out the lightweight jackets at a local store while doing his Christmas shopping. 30—Christmas