Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

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The seniors moved up to first place in the Nashville Christmas Parade, continuing a winning tradition they began as juniors when their float also captured first place. The cheerleaders again took second place. Several campus organizations entered the parades, along with Miss NHS Dena Floyd and Fair Queen Denise Scrapper band majorettes lead the annual Christmas parade through downtown Nashville in early December. Dressed as a basketball, Brenda Bissell helps carry out the cheerleaders' sports theme in the parade. She and the other girls represented the variety of sports at NHS. Radebaugh. Band Director Thomas Allison made full use of his group as they provided march music and Christmas tunes. Majorettes, flags and rifles all contributed. Parades provided plenty of action for NFfS students, giving them a chance to work together and have something to show for it. The French Club's French Connection float shows the relationship between the United States and France by connecting the Statue of Liberty with the Eiffel Tower. Club members worked on the float for several days prior to the parade The senior class took first place in the parade with this decorated gift. Elves Tim Ponder, Greg Nation, Mike Frohnappel and )ay Chesshir added to the spirit. Student life 11

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Parade Time in Nashville Everyone loves a parade, as the saying goes, and this seemed especially true for NHS students. Beginning with the Howard County Fair Parade in early September, the school was represented by a large number of students who built floats, rode on wagons, and marched in the band. Lots of work was involved, but it paid off as they received some recognition for their efforts. The Fair Parade saw a group of juniors win first place in the educational division with a float entitled Scrapper Safari. The cheerleaders won second place, with the senior class finishing fourth. Senior class sponsors |an Ponder and Tommy DeBlack watch the fair parade along with fan Segrest. Fair Queen Denise Radebaugh waves to the crowd during the fair parade. Members of the cheerleading squad show their support for the Scrappers in their float which won second place. DeQueen's Leopards should get the message in the float entered by the seniors. 10 Student Life

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'And the Winner Is . . One reign ended, another began May 2 as Kelley Lovelis was crowned the new Miss Nashville High School. Kelley, who had been first runner-up the two previous years, was also the winner of the talent competition. She played a piano solo of Tara's Theme. First runner-up was Felicia Jor- dan, second runner-up was Patti Jones, third Gwen Souder, fourth Casandra Marshall, and fifth Deanna Waddle. Gwen was also named Miss Congeniality. Thirteen girls were in the annual pageant, which was sponsored by Quill and Scroll and the Journalism Department. Dena Floyd, the outgoing Miss NHS, helped this year's contestants prepare for the judges. She and Mrs. Crystal Masey offered suggestions on how to walk properly and where to stand on the stage. Pageant co-chairpersons Allen Kirkpatrick and Beverly McCann worked with the girls in three practice sessions so they would know the correct order of events. Students worked the Friday evening before the pageant to prepare the stage decorations and work out such details as the proper Kelley Lovelis adjusts her crown after being chosen Miss NHS. Tears identify the winner as emcee Lance Click announces the new Miss NHS, Kelley Lovelis. Patti (ones (center) was chosen second runner-up, and Felicia Jordan was first runner-up. Dena Floyd sings the hit 9 to 5 during intermission at the request of Mr. Carl Barger. record or tape to use with some of the talent routines. Saturday morning saw a number of last-minute preparations, with talent numbers being finalized and adjustments made with the sound equipment. Each contestant met with the judges Saturday afternoon prior to the pageant finals. The finals were held that evening, with Janet Persley singing to open the activities, followed by the appearance of the contestants. Lance Click and Dena Floyd were the emcees. Talent and evening gown competition made up the evening's events. The semi-finalists were finally announced, with Superintendent Carl Barger and Dena crowning the winner a few minutes later. The pageant was over, except for cleaning up, but it was an event Kelley and the other girls will remember for a long time. 12 Special People and Events