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

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After getting sick at school, senior Roger Runnclls (right) waits for his parents to pick him up. (Below) Sopho- more Robert Bryant finds that he’s going to be late to class because of difficulty in finding his homework In his overcrowded locker. Woes Li fey at Central just isn't always perfect; therey arty days when nothing goes right There are some days when it is best just to stay in bed,” one senior said. No matter how hard you try on these days, nothing seems to go right. Fortunately, there aren’t too many of these days.” And what were some of the headaches that students en- countered during the 1986-87 school year? Studying half the night for a test and then finding that nothing you studied is on the test.” Finding when you leave school that a window on your car has been broken and some thief has stolen your stereo.” Spilling food on your blouse at lunch.” “Buying a sweater and wearing it to school only to find that half of the student body is wearing the same sweater.” Making an F in one of your classes.” Showing some surprise, sophomore Calvin Thomas (above) takes a pop quiz In his fifth period transition math class. “I don’t like pop quizzes.” he said. (Left) Junior Nlkl Savage picks up the contents of her purse after accidentally dropping It. “It happens to the best of us.” she Indicated.

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Enjoying fall’s colors, seniors Kim Byers and Verda Davenport take a stroll on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The UALR campus is beautiful all four seasons.” Kim Indicated. Thousands of Arkansans. Including most Central High students, visited the midway of the Arkansas State Fair, which ran September 26 to October 5. The State Fair Grounds were located only a few blocks from Central High. Showing his happiness with a Tiger victory over the Springdale Bulldogs. 12-7, is sophomore Darrell D. James. The Tigers were ranked No. 1 In most of the state’s high school polls during the fall. Fall Harvest Season offers numerous fun activities Fall, which is sometimes called the Harvest Season, is a busy season for residents of Arkansas, especially high school students. Fall is the season for foot- ball, for the annual Arkansas State Fair, and for the start of the concert season. It is the time to put away summer clothes and bring out the sweaters. It is also the time to break away from the rigorous daily routines and take a drive into the countryside to view the colorful forests. Fall —21

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An unpleasant job for sophomore Rodney Withers (left), who works at Burger King on Rodney Parham Road. Is having to clean the bathrooms. (Below) Junior Neal Newell experiences frustration and disgust when he discovers he's locked his keys Inside his car on a rainy December day. ...And Elatioiv One of the happiest moments for Central High students came on Saturday. December 6, when the Tigers crushed the Fort Smith Northside Grizzlies, 24-7, in the final of the state AAAA playoffs at War Memorial Stadium. It was the first state football championship that Central had won since 1981. “It’s great,” All-American tailback Derek Russell said of the victory. Throughout the fall, Central’s stu- dent body was united in cheering the Tiger football team. “Pep assem- blies and pep rallies were more spirited this school year than in other recent years,” a teacher said, Tiger football player» carry their coach. Mr. Bcmlc Cox. from the field following their adding that “a good football team December 6 victory over Fort Smith Northside. The win gave the Tigers the state AAAA title, can really unite the school. ” Headaches — 23