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

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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

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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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Putting Home wax on the runners of her sled is Junior Carrie Lybrand. Three inches of snow fell on Little Rock Saturday, January 3. The three inches represented more snow than had fallen on Little Rock during all of 1986. The snow came on the final weekend of Christmas vacation. “I always enjoy the snow.” Carrie Indicated. Preparing Christmas gifts for distribution to children under the care of Arkansas Social Services arc seniors Edward Llchty and Fclccla Salne. Student Council got more than BO first period classes to participate In the project. Most of the children receiving the Christmas gifts lived in foster homes.