Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

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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

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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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Dreams Come True For most girls, winning a beauty pageant is nothing more than a dream, rekindled every year as they watch the Miss America Pageant. They imagine themselves on television, flirting with the Master of Ceremonies and hoping they will be one of the twelve semi-finalists. For Dena Kay Floyd, Brenda Archer, Cathy Hargis, Denise Radebaugh, Kelley Lovelis, and Anna Sue Westfall, that dream became a reality as each of them won honors in various area and state pageants. Dena Kay was honored by selection as the 1979 Howard County Fair Queen on the basis of an interview, evening gown and bathing suit competition. In addition to reigning over the fair events Dena Kay also represented Howard county 1979 Miss Nashville High, Renee Chastain, gives Brenda Archer a congratulatory hug after Brenda was named Miss Congeniality. Talent competition winner Oena Kay Floyd introduces her talent number, Proud Mary, as |eff Riley and Keith Smith get set to play. Howard County Rodeo Queen Denise Radebaugh proudly displays the trophy and flower bouquet that she won along with her title. in the District Three Pageant in Hope and the State Pageant in Little Rock. Chosen as the 1979 Rodeo Queen, Denise Radebaugh went on to the State Rodeo Queen Pageant. On the first day of the action-packed two-day event, Denise and the other contestants were honored at the Arkansas State Fair Parade and Rodeo. The second day was set aside for contestant interviews and horse- 26 Student Life