Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

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A Break from the Routine The average school day consisted of six class periods interrupted by morning break, lunch, and activity period. The regular routine was altered, however, for a wide range of assemblies which more often than not took place in the gym. The Pepsi Skate Team of New York gave an action-filled presentation demonstrating safety equipment and techniques which should be used while skateboarding. In addition, they also demonstrated their skating abilities by performing difficult maneuvers on the skateboards. On November 7, magician Sam Bam Cunningham performed magic tricks, proving — and disproving — that the hand is quicker than the eye. The magician involved several students in his magic show. On Valentine's Day the student body packed into the south stands of the gym to witness the first annual talent show sponsored by the Student Council. Faculty judges selected winners from among the nine entries. Cassandra Wright, who sang Betch By Colly Wow and Seniors Suzjn Pile znd Phil Brown sing i duet during the program presented by the youth group from First Baptist Church, Inspiration. played the piano, won first place. Terry Reed, who played the guitar and sang a song of his own creation, placed second. A tie for third place resulted between the Fieldhouse Five (Kenneth Bissell, David Teague, Phil Brown, Alan Howard, and Jay Chesshir) who sang The Sound of Silence and Mike Copeland on the trumpet accompanied by John Sparks on the drums. In observance of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Awareness Week, as proclaimed by Mayor Joe Ball, two speakers from the Regional Center for Alcoholism Control in Oklahoma addressed the student body con- cerning alcohol and drug dependency. Band Director Thomas Allison invited the Henderson State University Stage Band I to perform. The band played classical, jazz, and popular music for the students. The freshman class got a taste of high school life when they attended the assembly staged for Student Council officer election speeches. After hearing nine candidates speak, the freshman, sophomores, and juniors elected Myron Starr as president, Mitch Morrison as vice-president, and Suzanne Hintze as secretary. The Southern Arkansas University Singers perform a number from the musical Cabaret. Agri teacher Mr. Larry Craver points out an audience bid to Mr. Bob St. John, agri practice teacher, as he auctions off Tracy Clements. 24 Student Life

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The Honor Society was also involved with the nursing homes, as they prepared Thanksgiving and Valentine's decorations for the patients. The Honor Society also rose to the occasion when the secretary of the Nashville Heritage Club became ill. They wrote articles for the club's newsletter and addressed them during their lunch break. The Society also donated a Saturday to the club for annual “Spring Cleaning of the Howard County Museum. With an eye to the future, the speech class journeyed to the elementary school armed with presentations on the hazards of cigarette smoking and drug usage. This giving attitude extended far deeper than the projects of clubs and other groups. It found its source in individuals. Many students were active in their churches and were able to make valuable contributions in this area as well as in school. They sought opportunities in the community itself, helping a neighbor or giving a unit of blood when the Red Cross came to town. Service to others was a special part of NHS, a part which enabled the students to grow — a part which made her proud. The FFA tug-of-war team, limited to 2000 pounds, sets itself to make the final pull in the Battle of the Sexes feature event. At the Nashville Nursing Home, Future Homemaker of America Nita Couch pauses to spread a little cheer to one of the home's patients. During her lunch break, Cheryl McKinnon, along with other members of the Honor Society, addresses envelopes for the Heritage Club. Student Life 23

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On April 22, the student body crowded into the gym to hear the newly-formed rock group Freedom Jam. Freedom Jam gave the concert free of charge to promote their full-length concert on the ensuing Friday at the school auditorium. In Ihe Student Council talent show, David Teague sings Kenny Rogers' big hit, The Gambler accompanied by Mrs. Eva Jewell Johnson. The First Baptist youth group Inspiration performed religious songs for the student audience April 28. The eight-member group, under the direction of Mr. John Robert Schirmer, included Phil Brown, Suzan Pile, Andy Lyons, Denise Leverett, Lee Boozer, Jeff Starr, Tim Ponder, and a Mineral Springs student, Tracy Collins. Virginia Power assisted Mr. Schirmer with the sound equipment as well as being the group alternate. Two former Nashville students, Martha Bowers and Renee Eudy performed with the Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Singers May 2. The band sang and choreographed popular songs from A Chorus Line and Cabaret. The senior class raised an all-time high of $722 from the annual senior slave sale. The class auctioned 48 seniors and two sponsors, Mrs. Ponder and Mr. Allison. Mr. Bob St. John, practice teacher for junior high agri, auctioned the slaves in the assembly on Thursday, May 8. On Tuesday, May 13, the NHS Band gave a final concert for the student body. Many of the songs — those from pep rallies and athletic contests — recalled fond memories of the past year. The students would not always remember what they did in a certain class on a certain day. However, they nearly all would remember the assemblies in Scrapper Gymnasium. Henderson State University Stage Band I gives its rendition of the popular song Send in the Clowns to the assembled students. Pepsi Skate Team members in the background describe their teammates' maneuvers on his skateboard for the student audience. Student life 25