Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

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Practice was a bit frustrating at times, as Kelley Lovelis learns while rehearsing Tara's Theme. Patty Green sings You've Got a Friend for her talent routine in the Miss Nashville High pageant. She was one of 13 contestants in the annual event. Miss Congeniality Gwen Souder returns to her spot after learning that the other contestants have chosen her for that honor. Special People and Events 13

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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

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Keeping The Spirit Alive When a school has unified spirit, it makes the year seem to flow more smoothly for many students. School spirit is mostly seen at football and basketball games and at pep rallies. Spirit is not only exemplified at Scrapper sporting events, it is also seen in student participation at par- ades, beauty pageants, and in everyday school activities. Spirit is not just something that happens — it has to have some motivation to push it and get if going. Nashville High's motivations lies in the cheerleaders and the band. The cheerleaders, supervised by Mrs. Anita Stuckey, begin working on cheers and Kim Wells helps lead a Scrapper cheer during a spirited pep rally. Senior cheerleaders Janet Jones, Laurie White, Susie McKinney, and Debie Boden help the senior class in the Victory Battle Cry for the coveted spirit stick. 14 Student life