Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

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At the junior ptey auditions, John Pipkins amt Felicia Jordan concentrate on putting expression into their lines as they read hr parte. One oi the ten events in the Battle o4 Sexes, which the FHA and FFA sponsored, the tug of war. Alan Howard prepares to i the struggle between the two teams. entertained the student body with a sleight of hand magic act. A Pepsi Cola skateboard team performed a routine intended to familiarize the students with safe skateboarding practices. School officially began August [ 24. The student body assembled in 1 the gym for Principal Bill Dawson's traditional address and introduction of the faculty and administration. The initial three weeks of the term were run on the hot-day schedule. Because of the sultry summer climate, classes were dismissed at 1:30 p.m. during these weeks. Clubs soon began reorganizing, electing new officers, and planning activities. However, football games and pep rallies dominated most of the fall activities. School spirit and team support were evident on Fridays. Aided by special hats, noise makers, yells, chants, and an array of skits, each class attempted to outdo the others. The climactic awarding of the spirit stick clearly distinguished the class that was most successful in its struggle for recognition at the rallies. The county fair captured the attention of the students during the week of September 10-14. Similarly, the District and State Fairs at Hope and Little Rock, respectively, involved a number of students, especially agri members. Assemblies in the gym helped to alleviate the monotony of classroom routine. Sam Bam Cunningham Classes and clubs were with the responsibility of money. Sales of mugs, c flowers, pins, and candles were so of the many ways funds were rais As Christmas vacation drew nig

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Spirit, enthusiasm, and motivation make A Memorable Year For many, returning to school in the fall was the end of a fun-filled summer vacation. For others it was the beginning of a new adventure. The students registered and received locker assignments on August 20-21. Remmel Henry, editor of the 1979 Scrapper, was on hand during registration to pass out the 31st volume of the Scrapper. The yearbook received an All-Arkansas rating, which is the highest rating awarded in the state. Offensive line coach Tommy DeBlack denounces the night-time hanging of a Scrapper in effigy. The deed served to arouse the student body and the team to greater heights of enthusiasm. lournalism student Sharon Cromer accepts Tim Bishop's order for one of the carnations which the yearbook's business department sold in order to raise funds for their publications. • Student Life I

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A Memorable Year (cool.) the various clubs held their Christmas parties. The faculty and Rotary Club football banquets were also held in December. With the resumption of school in the new decade, students aligned at least part of their thoughts on a broad scale. Worry and wonder about the Americans held hostage in Iran were predominant among the people of NHS. The reinstatement of the draft registration and the possibility of war troubled the minds of the student body. Also, the election of a President of the U.S.A. was hovering on the horizon. Basketball season helped to capture the fancy of the students. Pep rallies held before each conference game stirred the enthusiasm of the student body which had not yelled since the final football pep rally in mid-November. The cheerleaders sponsored the Miss Scrapper Spirit Contest in February. In the contest, males dressed as cheerleaders and performed cheers and a dance. Donny Coodner locked up the individual honors with his gymnastic talents. Valentine's Day was packed full of activity. 309 pink, white, and blue carnations, sold by journalists, were delivered to the recipients during first period. The afternoon talent show, sponsored by the Student Council, was won by Cassandra Wright as she sang the Stylistics' hit Betcha By Golly Wow. John Aylett and Kim Horn were also crowned King and Queen of Hearts at the assembly. Mardi Gras, the annual big event for French Club members, was staged at the First United Methodist Church on February 19. The juniors and seniors presented their plays on March 7 and April 10 Student Life