Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 248 of the 1983 volume:

'- J v 1983 Scrapper Nashville: Published by The Journalism Department Nashville High School 1301 Mt. Pleasant Drive Nashville, AR 71852 Phone 845-3261 What do you expect? Student Life © Participating in the week of activities for Homecoming, sophomore Van Ha dresses up in Hat, Sock, and Tie Day. Academics Junior English teacher Mrs. Jan Ponder explains the aspects of the videotape of “Our Town.” 2 Opening Sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK Doing their rendition of Mountain Music,” are juniors C. W. Walker and Steven Nation and senior Skipper Davis. Theirs was one of many performances at the Valentine’s Day Talent Contest. Seniors Dina Jones and Joe Lewis were crowned King and Queen of Hearts. Waiting for the moment for their At the Peace Day ceremonies, Senior cows to be judged, sophomore Jimmy Ricky Coppola raises the American Dove and junior Roger Chambers flag prepare their cattle. People often think of Dolly Parton or the Grand 01’ Opry when Nashville is mentioned. Nashville may not be as distinguished as the country music capitol of the world, but it does have some distinguishing factors that only need to be brought to the surface. What comes to your mind when NHS is mentioned? Just an ordinary year in an ordinary school? No new activities? The same old faces? An ordinary Homecoming? No new teachers? (coot. p. 4) Nashville: expect? y People (°)@ Juniors Rhonda Spigner and Kim Lovdis discuss classes with Vincent Marshall Organizations Concentrating on their steps, the Scrapper band marches at a football game. Sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK Opening 3 (Cont. from p. 3) Jolly old Saint Nick (Glen Power) Offensive line coach Tommy De-asks two little customers what they Black discusses strategies to win want for Christmas at Power Phar against the Gurdon Go-Devils, macy. Take a step back and view-those aspects from a different vantage point. Were there no new faces? Three exchange students from Japan, Germany, and Venezuela spent their senior year in the U.S.A. Did an ordinary Homecoming take place? On a rainy night in October, a return to tradition was seen. Three new teachers instructed students in Home Ec. and Special Ed. The Scrappers became the state semi-finalists as well as outright district champs. The school year was anything from ordinary for the sophomores. A different school and new classes faced them on opening day. A special year for juniors was also at hand. Class rings and college scouts reminded them of the two years until the real world would be theirs. But only one year was between the seniors and life after high school. Ordering announcements and gowns and attending college days at Ouachita, Harding, the University, and others filled the days of the twelfth graders. The first of the year may have been ordinary, but the end changed those feelings. NHS became a place where friendships were made, careers were decided upon, and valuable lessons were learned. What did you expect about the new year at NHS? You probably got a whole lot more. [. ? Going up for two, Earmon Anderson (55) battles with a Prescott Curley Wolf to score Sports The Scrappers successfully block a pass to Gurdon. Junior High Studying for a test, Laura Reaves and Ramona Young read through a chapter. 4 Opening Sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK COURT Nashville: expect?,d. i Communi t y m Entertaining the crowd, members of the Community Choir sing at the Christmas Parade Index, Honors Waiting the presentation of Queen Ann Sanders, the football maids stand with their escorts Sponsored by FIRST NATIONAL BANK i Opening 5 The spirit of being a Scrapper, the pride of being a senior, the realization of their last homecoming. All of these are evident on the faces of the senior class as they cheer on the Scrappers at the homecoming pep rally. The Scrappers were the victors over the Horatio Lions 42-0 with Queen Ann Sanders reigning over her court. Student life:)2J2$you Homecoming ... Jr. Play ... Weekends . .. Fund Raisers .. . Jobs . .. Pep Rallies . . . County Fair ... Junior Senior Banquet. Do these sound like typical aspects of an ordinary year for a student? Life at NHS didn’t just include going to this class and that class. The many activities that a student participated in all come together to constitute the learning process. What do you expect when these events run through your mind? Think twice. Take a closer look at these typical things: The beauty of Homecoming, the nervousness of the opening of the junior play, the fun at the fair, the reluctance of graduation. What did you expect? What did you get? ]Ty Student life 7 raas ana iancies Blue aliens from down under Almost any answer could be expected to the question, ‘‘What's your favorite thing?” Answers always varied since no one kept the same favorite things year after year, or sometimes even from day to day. What decided a student’s choices for favorite things often depended on what was currently considered “hot.” Favorite things could be anything from movies to people. A new idol for many students came in the unlikely form of a short, wrinkled, blue-eyed alien named E.T. Students voted E.T. as their favorite movie, and soon the extra-terrestrial could be seen on T-shirts, shoelaces, and notebooks; and stores quickly sold out of the stuffed versions of E.T. English instructor Mrs. Neva Byrd spoke highly of the movie. Not being a movie buff, I would never have gone to see E.T. had it not been recommended by another non-movie buff. What a rewarding experience it was! Spirituality and science fiction seem an unlikely mix, but E.T. pulls it off beautifully. All over again, I feel how necessary it is to ‘phone home.”’ New trends in music influenced students in record buying. New wave and punk developed as ways of life for some, not just music styles. Students could be seen sporting hairstyles and clothing fashioned after popular musicians. A new wave group from Australia was a favorite of many students, and Men at Work’s single “Down Under” hit the top of the charts. A lot of students were still listening to rock ‘n’ roll, however. Former Eagle Don Henley’s “Dirty Laundry” tied with “Down Under” for favorite song. Other pursuits during leisure time included hobbies, sports and video games. Students participated in a wide variety of hobbies. Hunting was most often named for boys, and both girls and boys enjoyed sports. Football was the favorite sport for boys and girls alike. Students enjoyed watching the game as well as playing it. Stacy White said, “Girls like to watch their boyfriends out on the field playing and the games are a good place to see people.” Pac Man was the favorite video game. Allen Arnold said that girls liked the game as much as boys “because they both eat a lot.” Night-time soap operas became even more popular. Most students could be found Wednesday nights watching “Dynasty.” Students named English as their favorite class, and Of Mice and Men was their favorite book. There were almost as many choices for places and people as there were students. Most students chose someplace in Nashville, whether it be home or a hang-out. Almost everyone had a special friend who was his favorite person. Actors and actresses were popular choices, also. One of the girls’ favorite persons was Sylvester Stallone, but the boys preferred Clint Eastwood. Girls and boys agreed on their choices of foods and colors. Students ate a lot of pizza, and blue was the favorite color. There were many preferred shades of blue, ranging from baby blue, powder blue, and sky blue to navy blue, midnight blue, and dark metallic blue. A lot of different opinions were expressed in choosing favorites, showing the diversity of students’ tastes. There was usually something to please everyone though, and students never had to look hard for favorite things. jT 8 Stud«nt lift Blue Is a popular color for clothing worn by students and teachers. Paula McDaniels cuddles her favorite alien while talking with Nyla Roberts. E.T. is seen everywhere, as shown on T-shirts worn by Jennifer Young and Lesley Watson Favorites 9 Friday freedom Living for the weekend Weekends! On Friday at 2:55 p.m., the cars began to speed from the parking lot. Free until Monday! But what was there to do? During football season, there was always the Friday night game. Almost the entire student body could be found on the team, on the cheerleading squad, in the band, or just yelling in the stands. Spectators came for different reasons. Some showed up to support the team; others regarded it as a social function. Marlene Kirby, a senior, said, “1 come to the games just to see good football.” Saturday nights allowed for many activities. Some people went to Texarkana to eat and see a movie, but many could be seen back home cruising Main.” J J’s Games and Snacks was a popular stopping place. Many people took time from their “cruising” to drop in and pump a few quarters into a video game. With the rise of television video games, some people stayed at home or went to friends’ houses to play. Deborah Swann, a senior, said, “I can take the tensions that build up during school out of my Atari instead of my little sister. Other students preferred meeting friends at the skating rink or going to the Howard Auto Theater. If one wanted food, the Pizza Hut was a popular restaurant for high school students. Some favorite pizzas included the Supreme and the Pepperoni. If fast food or a shake were on the agenda, the Sonic or the Big T could serve it hot in a matter of minutes. Whether it was going to the movie, playing Pac-Man, or just “cruising Main,” students met on the weekends to have a good time. Freedom from homework and the early weeknight curfews combined to make weekends a much needed relief from the routine of schoolwork. 1 } At one of the many video games in J J's, Patta Henderson tries her luck. Enjoying their weekend freedom, a group of students play foosball at J J's. a popular hangout among high school students. Waiting for their dinner to arrive. Melissa Fatheree and her friend work on their Pizza Hut game sheets. Looking at the selections in the skating rink juke box. Roger Chambers tries to decide which record to play. Weekends 11 A smorgasboard of styles Prairie looks or preppy looks? What is style? “In my opinion, style is what’s in,” junior Carol Ann Clark said. Styles ranged from the prairie look to the chic look for girls For the guys the GQ and preppy looks were most popular. Shopping for clothes was a little like making selections from a smorgasbord. There was a little bit of everything for every taste, although money was a factor for many students. “You may have a smorgasbord of styles to choose from but only one price range,” Doreen Dowdy, a senior, said. Girls preferred pleated jeans and dress pants with ruffled blouses or oxford shirts with cashmere sweaters. Blazers of corduroy, wool, and tweed coordinated Courteously. Wayne Toliver helps Carol Ann Clark out of the car. well with split skirts, wool skirts, and knickers. Knickers were accented by fashionable socks. Leg warmers with jeans were also popular for everyday casual wear. Kristie Hudson, a junior, said, “I like leg warmers with jeans and mini skirts.” Designer jeans along with Izod shirts and sweaters were appropriate if the mood wasn’t right for leg warmers. Guys picked button-down collar shirts and Lee or Levi’s jeans. Some chose designer jeans too. Blazers and knit ties often accented the shirts and jeans with V or crew neck sweaters. Teal green, marine blue, and raspberry were popular colors for fall. The athletic look was popular for both Dressing in the latest styles from Bobble Brooks, Dawn Mason shows off her good taste by accenting her outfit with a gold leaf. Students display their many styles of clothing on dress-up day. girls and guys. New for girls were gold-dipped leaves and wide, fancy belts. Like clothing, shoes offered a great deal of variety. Much of the variety was in the heel. Low heeled casual shoes for girls were penny loafers, boat shoes, and saddle oxfords. The most popular colors were tan, blue, and burgundy. For dress shoes senior Kathi Newton said, “Pumps are my favorite dress shoe.” Casual shoes for guys were the penny loafer, deck, and saddle oxfords. When the question “What is style?” was asked, the answer was one’s own opinion. 1 7 12 Stud«nt life One of the many prairie looks is modeled by Judi Jones. A more sophisticated look Is one of Carol Ann Clark's outfits. Standing In the scenic shade of a tree, Wayne Toliver Is modeling the latest sportswear. Fashions 13 A rainy reign Lions get washed out With the selection of Ann Sanders as queen, the Homecoming festivities were under way. On October 8 at the afternoon pep rally, she was crowned in the presence of a packed gym of students, faculty, parents, and other guests. That evening, she and the court braved rainy weather to cap a week of frenzied activities. This year's Homecoming was a return to tradition: one class maid from each class, a football maid from each class, the Maid of Honor, and the Queen. In previous years, each senior football member had walked the girl of his choice. A part of the traditional Homecoming festivities was the costume days sponsored by the Student Council. On Tuesday, hat, socks, and tie day brought many strange combinations from home. Wednesday, students showed their patriotism in red, white, and blue. On Thursday, everyone had a special touch of class as he donned his best apparel for dress-up day. The week's events culmin- Braving the rainy weather, the court watches the game. ated in Friday’s orange and black day. This year’s Homecoming court included Queen Ann Sanders with her escort Scott Hatfield. The maid of honor, Kathi Newton, was escorted by Johnny Johnson. Senior class maid Linda Hardin was escorted by Terry Bissell and Tommy Persley. The senior football maid was Susan Baker with her escorts Clint Bedwell and Steve Ross. The junior class maid was Leslie Watson. Escorting her were Tommy Morrow and Bryan Chesshir. The junior football maid was Vicky Chism with escorts Doug McCrary and Marvin Johnson. Sophomore class maid Lisa Tolleson was escorted by Allen McKee and Billy Hockaday. The sophomore football maid was Susan Sanders with escorts Kevin Chesshir and Eric Clardy. Queen Ann Sanders expressed the feelings of all the Homecoming royalty when she said, “I was very surprised and very happy. 1 couldn't believe it. It was a very thrilling experience. It’s something that I’ll always remember.” j. usan The court Includes: (front) Clint Bedwell. Susan Baker. Steve Rots. Scott Hatfield, Ann Sanders: (second) Bryan Chesshir, Lesley Watson, Tommy Morrow, Lisa Tolleson, Tommy Persley, Linda Hardin, Terry Bissell. Kathi Newton, Johnny Johnson: (back) Eric Clardy, Susan Sanders, Kevin Chesshir. Doug McCrary, Vicky Chism and Marvin Johnson. 14 Student life Before beginning their romp over the Horatio Lions, the football boys break through the Homecoming poster While enjoying her sack lunch, junior Judl Wallace shows off her hat and tie during the Student Council sponsored hat, sock and tie day. Carefully stuffing the chicken wire with pomps. With senior escort Tommy Persley and Queen junior Lesley Watson helps prepare the walk- Ann Sanders looking on. senior Scott Hatfield makes through for the festivities the traditional Homecoming speech. Homecoming 15 Students gather at lunch to discuss what they are going to do after school. At lunch time students gather together to talk 16 Student life he doors open...-- nd they're off! rhe bell rang; the students rushed to the Coke machine, lunchroom, or concession stand. Those who ate i the lunchroom did this quickly because iey only had 45 minutes, which meant ley had to shove their food down in a urry. With the time left, they could go isit with their friends. Some band students spent their time i the band hall practicing their music or stening to tapes, records, or cassettes, 'hey enjoyed this because they had ;Othing to do. Going into the band hall ;ave them something to do besides widdle their thumbs. Meetings were sometimes held for easons such as the election of club ifficers, beginning fund raisers, or just jetting off to a new start. Robin Jordon said, “I get to talk to my friends and see what they are doing or see what their day has been like. I also go into the gym to encourage the basketball girls to do their best.” Some students liked to study for a test the next period or for the next day. They might study during the lunch period so they could go out when they got home. ”1 like the lunch hour because it gives me time to visit with my friends,” said Paula McDaniel. Coach Charles Carozza said, “The lunch hour is about the right amount of time. When I’m not on duty I enjoy the free time. Our duties are not very frequent. I think it is about the right amount of time because we have many activities and clubs. They need this time to meet.” j. J Standing in line to get something to eat is one Discussing their morning classes over a soft thing Kevin Wilkins. Robin McMorris, Denvil Brown, drink and candy are Shela Hartsell, Susan Cox and Mike Radebough, and David Smith do. Johnny Furr. During the lunch hour. Rene Bennett completes some homework while Kim Lemons looks on. Sitting in the courtyard. Eric Webb, Deadra Crisp. Julie Foltz and Shonda Hodges discuss current events. Lunchtime 17 An old news source On the grapevine By Jodee Ayres What is all this nonsense about how terrible rumors and gossip is? I, for one, do not spread rumors and I certainly do not gossip. I simply communicate certain interesting facts to other certain interested parties. Communication is, after all, what makes the world go 'round. For instance, how would my best friend find out that the one true love of her life was out with that girl from his old home town if I didn’t tell a mutual friend during one of our casual phone calls? That way I can be assured the dear girl will be enlightened of this treachery, and at the same time, avoid what could become a messy situation. She would be crushed, and I can’t stand these hysterical scenes. — And I have never been accused of being the bearer of bad tidings, either. That could definitely put a strain on our friendship, which is very important to me and I wouldn’t jeopardize for the world! It had reached my ears that some good people of this school were murmuring contradictions concerning my innocence concerning gossip and rumors. I couldn’t believe it! How could they believe such a thing? How could they doubt my integrity? So! I went out to find out for myself just what terrible things (rumors) were being spread about me. I asked Mona Lewis, “Mona, do 1 gossip?” “No, of course not! You don’t tell malicious lies and stories about people that are not true.” Tammy Keaster echoed this sentiment. “You just tell what people did, when they did it, where they did it, why they did it, how they did it, and who they did it with.” .. and make it a little better,” added Wayne Toliver. Hm. Thanks. Wayne. There you are. Would these people lie? 1 don’t think so. So, there can be no doubt about it now. I don’t gossip. On the other hand, there are others who do gossip, and admit it with candor. Kuper Kreul said, “It adds spice to conversation. Sherry Venable said, “Oh, everybody gossips, but it isn't always harmful.” Most people were not bothered by gossip. Mrs. Kathi Ellis said, “If they’re talking about me, they’re leaving somebody else alone. Coach Tom DeBlack is oblivious to rumors and gossip: “I don’t know any rumors and gossip. I’m against it.” In concluding my “research” on rumors and gossip, I asked Shela Hartsell her thoughts on the subject. “What do you want to know?” she asked. , 18 Student Life Gossip and Rumors 19 Summer fun Extra activities Although many students didn’t have anything to do, some were always busy. These were members of various youth groups such as the 4-H Free Riders club. Square Dance, Boy Scouts, and church youth groups. From trotting to barrel racing to the rodeo was how the year started for many. The Free Riders club took a lot of work. Getting their horses to trot, walk, and barrel race for good time wasn’t always easy. The club practiced every Tuesday night about two hours. They raised money by having garage sales, demonstrations and various other fund raising projects. Junior Clay Hartsell said, “It’s ok and it’s beginning to be a bigger club because of more publicity.” Swing your partner round you go and docie-doe! Where have you heard that before? Square Dance became more popular and more common. The Murfree sboro Diamonds Square sponsored classes at Center Point every Monday night from Raising the flag, Ricardo Coppola celebrates Peace Day Singing In a high school assembly. Praise Medley performs for the student body. 7:30-9:30. All ages attended class to learn all the different steps so they later could dance to the music. Senior Linda Hardin said, “1 like it a lot and I think it will be lots of fun if we ever learn it all.” Hiking and camping offered many adventures, along with many learning experiences for the ones with the outdoors in mind. Exchange student Riccardo Copolo said, “1 have been in Boy Scouts 12 years in my country. I enjoy it very much.” The club also raised and lowered the flag at the football games this year. Among all these there were church youth groups. “I feel like it helps my religious background and makes me part of the church more. I like to be around kids my age,” said Patta Henderson. Church groups helped many youths work out their problems. The groups also provided the Christian atmosphere some felt they needed growing up in the world. The Methodist youth group helped raise funds for the new church building. The group also formed a choir and landscaped the church ground. Praise Medley, the singing group from First Baptist Church, entertained the people in the nursing homes and also at high school. The group worked hard during practices and it always expressed the way they felt deep down. Tim Freel said, “I feel like it helps youths and provides a Christian-like atmosphere.” Volleyball games and bowling trips and suppers for the elderly were among the many things that Church of Christ youth group did. Mona Lewis said, “It helps you be a stronger Christian when in the presence of other Christians. It also helps you to be better one yourself.” Although clubs took much time and effort in the end everyone felt it was worth it especially when going out with friends. ' 20 Student life SRjght is not always right Left is also right Students had different reactions elbows,” said a senior, Donny Parrish, about left-handed people. Some There were other problems besides thought they were odd, but others shooting, writing upside down, and saw no difference between left-handed bumping. Desks weren’t always made for people and right-handed people. left-handed people because their armrests “For a while I wondered if perhaps were on the right side, there were more ‘southpaws’ around than Most notebooks were made for there used to be. Then it occured to me right-handed people. When a left-handed that no longer do parents and teachers person wrote with a pencil, his hand force naturally left-handed people to use smeared the words as it moved across the their right hands,” Mrs. Neva Byrd said. page. Judi Jones said, “Left-handed Also, when right-handed people and people are the only people in their right left-handed people wrote next to each minds, because the left side of your body other on the blackboard, they acted like is controlled by the right side of the bumper cars. brain.” Since left-handed people were Mrs. Byrd said that left-handed starting to be recognized, some markets people have great inconveniences but sold notebooks, scissors, and other items that most of them seemed to manage especially for them, the “odd” ones, well. Actually, left-handed people weren’t “It’s hard shooting a bolt action gun, very unusual. They were common, writing upside down, and eating next to every-day people although a few con-right-handed people because we bump sidered themselves better, j 7 Left-hander David Hick writes on a right-handed notebook in English. 22 Student life Left-hander Randy Lewi battles elbows while eating french fries. Finding it hard to shoot with his left hand. Donny Parrish alms his 30-30 rifle. During lunch hour. Judi Jones drinks a Mr. Ptbbs. left-handed, of course. Lefties 23 Colonial Nursing Home employe, senior Sherry Venable, gives a helping hand in the kitchen. Juniors Dennis Fugitt and Mike Brown spend some of their time checking inventory in Wal-Mart’s storeroom. 24 Student life Paid pastimes Enjoyment or responsibilities? Paid pastimes. That’s what almost everyone wanted. Doing something and getting paid minimum wage sounds like a great idea, but not everyone had a paid pastime. Some teen-agers found it hard to get a good paying job because of the economy. Once they found a job they held on to it. Referring to a high rate of teen-age joblessness, President Ronald Reagan said, “Young people are the greatest percentage of unemployed.” Yet, some young people here had part-time jobs. Most teen-agers who worked did it for the money, while others simply Junior Lesley Watson, who works at Rita's Flowerland, enjoys creating flower arrangements with her hands. One of Junior Brent Morphew’s responsibilities at Fred’s Department Store is restocking shelves. enjoyed their jobs and liked being around people. Junior Lesley Watson, who was employed by Rita’s Flowerland, liked working with her hands and being around people. Lesley made a lot of corsages when Homecoming time was near. Some teen-agers worked because they needed money to support their activities or pay bills. Rusty Nivens, a senior, said, “1 work simply because I need money, and I like to think that working at M W Thriftway prepares me for vocational jobs.” Junior Todd Castleman, who also worked at M W Thriftway, said, “I work to pay car payments and for gas and clothes.” Lone Star Do-nut employe Amanda Mobbs got her job through her family- owned business. Amanda worked part-time cooking doughnuts and waiting on customers. Sherry Venable, a senior, worked at the Colonial Nursing Home three days a week. Sherry helped in the kitchen serving food and washing dishes. Sherry said, “I like the people I work with, and I like talking to older people.” Weekend worker Teresa Brewer was employed at Pizza Hut. Teresa was saving her money for a possible college education. She liked her job because, “the people I work with are real friendly, and I get to meet new people.” Students worked because they enjoyed passing the time with pay or simply because they needed money to help out at home. ] - Supplying customers with new products is senior Paul Clingan’s job at M W Thrift way. Jobs 25 Enjoying the company of her Saint Bernard, sophomore Christy Henley watches Gretchen chew on a stick. Surrounded by numerous varieties of vegetation, junior Susan Wilbur waters a Spider plant. 26 Student life Hobbies, chores and How much more can you take? 4 4 Y T 7 hgn I am unc er a car with grease dripping in my face ▼ and my knuckles bloodied from the many sharp parts dealing with automobiles, I wonder why I restore and work on them. I guess it’s the feeling that I get inside of me when I see the finished car,” said senior Greg Nunley. Repairing automobiles was just one of the many activities that students took part in during their free time at home. Other homelife activities consisted of watching television, playing “Atari,” and listening to the radio. Of course, none of these events could take place until the students finished all of their homework and their daily chores. But, because students would be students, some of them Washing dishes is one of the many chores that junior Stacy Hardin does around the house. tried to fool their parents by skipping their assignments and watching the “tube” instead. Some of the daily chores required students to clean up their rooms, help straighten up the kitchen, vacuum, and iron the daily wash. Junior Tammy Keaster said, “I hate ironing so much, sometimes I would rather wear wrinkled clothes than to iron them.” Other disliked chores consisted of cleaning the windows, mopping the floors, folding the wash, dusting the furniture, and scrubbing the bathroom till it was spotless. The best part of the chores to some of the students, however, was the many times that they got to feed and take care of their pets. Sophomore Dede Elder stated, “1 like everything about my cat except when he noisily climbs my bedroom curtains and wakes me up at 2:30 in the morning.” Oh well, pets can’t be perfect either. Even though pets could be classified as hobbies, many of the students had other forms of interest. Junior Susan Wildbur said, “When I play the piano I have a feeling of accomplishment inside of me, especially if I play a musical piece well after I have worked hard to learn it.” Other well liked hobbies, besides playing musical instrumetns, were reading a good book, cooking a delicious meal, sewing fashionable clothes, and painting (interesting pictures. Hobbies, school assignments, chores, and pets seemed to be the homelife activities that the students either loved or hated the most. ) Examining the fan belt of hi '57 Chevy, senior Greg Nunley smiles. While playing Pac-Man. sophomore Billy Dawson strategically moves the joy stick to his Atari. Life at home 27 =Who’s Who The chosen After counting all the ballots from the sophomore, junior and senior classes, the journalism department announced the names of 22 students who were selected for Who’s Who. In the seniors only category, Clay Starr and Linda Hardin were voted Mr. and Miss NHS, class favorites and friendliest boy and girl. Most handsome was Terry Bissell, and most beautiful was Connie Richardson. Steven Graves was chosen wittiest boy, and Carolina Jamison was the wittiest girl. Picked for most athletic were Johnny Johnson and Evonne Pryor. Terry Bissell and Lori Aylett were voted most likely to succeed. Linda Hardin said that it was a great honor to be selected for Who’s Who in the senior class. (continued on pg. 31) Most handsome and most beautiful are seniors Terry Bissell and Connie Richardson. Senior class wittiest boy and girl are Steven Graves and Carolina Jamison. 28 Student life Who’s Who 29 Picked by the Juniors as the cutest boy is Tim Freel Chosen as friendliest include sophomore Amy Beavert and junior Lesley Watson. Amy was also selected cutest girl. 30 Student life Picked as wittiest are sophomore Pat Snodgrass and junior Brent Chalker. The chosen (cont.) In the junior class results, there was a three-way tie for class favorite among Tony Lyons, Trisha Henry and Leslie Watson. Brent Chalker was voted wittiest. Chosen for friendliest was Leslie Watson. The most athletic was C. W. Walker. Tim Freel and Vicky Chism were voted cutest boy and girl. In the sophomore voting, Angie Clements was chosen as class favorite. Wittiest was Pat Snodgrass. Amy Beavert was voted friendliest. Most athletic was Carl Preston. David Hicks and Amy Beavert were chosen for cutest boy and girl. Sophomore Angie Clements voiced the feelings of many of the Who’s Who selections when she said, “I was very surprised and happy.” Sophomore selected David Hicks as cutest boy Sophomore class favorite is Angie Clements (All photos by Ramage Studio.) Who's Who 31 miorQ in the night Who did the jolly deed? The time for one of the juniors’ main money-making projects rolled aound on March 25. Meaning, of course, the junior play. Everyone involved in the production of the play, “Stranger in the Night,” voiced a positive opinion of the final performance. Cast member Lynnea Reaves said, “Without the cooperation of everybody it never would have made it.” Cooperation seemed to be the key word for the play because the juniors were allowed only two weeks to put the final performance together. Another cast member, Jodee Ayres, summed the practices up by stating, “You had to learn tolerance.” Leading actor Tim Freel said, “The most exciting thing about doing the play was going around to the little schools.” After the play was advertised through bulletins, radio, and skits, the final performance was set. The characters in the play were Sylvia Lee (Lynnea Reaves), Mable Crane (Lesley Watson), Grant Terry (Tim Freel), J. T. Rutledge (Vincent Marshall), Velda Stevens (Cristie Hobbs), Clifford Newkirk (Tony Lyons), Nona Pollard (Sharon Pilgrim), Eddie Beach (Alan Wakefield), Rose Jordan (Jodee Ayres), Sam Fisk (Eddy Lyons), Marcella Bender (Leann Musgrave), and Sandra King (Tammy Keaster). “Strangers in the Night began with Sylvia Lee and Mable Crane in their Hotel and Gift Shop. From the very beginning of the play all the characters feared for their lives because of a stealthy murderer who was on the loose. Each character had his own reasons for fearing the murderer. Sylvia Lee thought it was because she used a false name on her book, which only Rose Jordan, her literary agent, knew about. Mable Crane believed that her boyfriend, Junior play cast members pose with their sponsors Mrs. Deb Tackett and Mrs. Dena Hom. Sneaking out of the Hotel Book and Gft Shop Is the culprit Sam Fisk (Eddy Lyons). 32 Student life Cliff Newkirk's old girlfriend, Sandra King, was out to get her. The hotel’s bellhop Eddie Beach believed his girlfriend Nona Pollard was stashing something illegal in her overnight bag. J. T. Rutledge's secretary Velda Stevens believed her old love was plotting to kill her. Only Grant Terry, a newspaper reporter, discovered that the house detective Sam Fisk was the guilty party. Although Stacy White and Alan Pinkerton did not have speaking parts in the play, they were a big help. Alan’s job was to turn on the lights. Stacy said she enjoyed the fellowship of the cast members. | Revealing the name of the suspected murderer is the newspaper reporter Grant Terry (Tim Freel). 9 ,1 n In the Hotel Book and Gift Shop. Rose Jordan (Jodee Ayres) visits with Sylvia Lee (Lynnea Reaves). In the process of searching for a box of stationery are Gifford Newkirk (Tony Lyons) and Eddie Beach (Alan Wakefield). Junior play 33 Turning over the reigns 'We've got tonight' After all the last minute facial touchups, quick costume changes and stage fright were over, the reigning Miss Nashville High School, Cindy Reed, turned over the crown to the 1983 winner, Carol Ann Clark, April 23. Gwen Souder was selected as both Miss Congeniality and first-runner-up. Cindy Myers was the talent winner. The pageant was sponsored by the Journalism Department. The emcees were Eddy Lyons and Kelly Wade. The contestants included Carol Ann Clark, Gwen Souder, Lynnea Reaves, Marlene Kirby, Cindy Myers and Kristie Hudson. After being selected as Miss NHS, Carol Clark described her feelings about being chosen. “When they announced the 1983 winner of the Miss NHS pageant, I held my breath for a second and at the moment my name was announced, I felt like a great burden had been lifted. I had a wonderful time during the week of the pageant, but I was really relieved after it was all over.” Gwen Souder described the other girls in the pageant as being terrific and very supportive. She said, “I was very excited about winning Miss Congeniality and first-runner-up.” Cindy Myers summed up all the contestants’ feelings when she said, “The Miss NHS pageant was an enjoyable and memorable experience.” ). f Miss NHS. Carol Ann Clark, looks off stag to thank some of the spectators. For her talent, Cindy Myers plays “New Orleans Blues” on the piano. The winners of the competition are talent winner Cindy Myers, Miss Congeniality and first-runner-up Gwen Souder, Miss NHS Carol Ann Clark and former Miss NHS Cindy Reed. The Miss NHS contestants Include: Lynnea Reaves. Cindy Myers, Marlene Kirby, Gwen Souder, Kristie Hudson and Carol Ann Clark. 34 Student life Yearbook member Stephen Rose helps In taking down the decorations after the pageant While the girls are changing. Lee Boozer and Cindy Reed sing a duet to entertain the crowd. During the talent competition. Gwen Souder gets a little help from Marvin Johson. Michael Benson and Marlin Masey in their version of Muscles.” Miss NHS 35 Upon discovering Mr. Morlock (Bryan Chesshlr) dead, Mildred (Debra McCrary) faint while Mr Morlock (Bryan Chesshlr) tries to tell them all that he is not dead. Jessica (Carolina Jamison) and Mary (Kelly Dildy) watch. The cast and crew Include (front row) Kevin Chesshlr, Deborah Swann, Marvin Johnson, Ann Sanders, Cleo McCorkle, and Terry Blssell; (second row) Carolina Jamison, Renee Beavert, Patty Green, Susan Baker, Sharia Robertson, Bryan Chesshlr and Debra McCrary; (back row) David Harding, Marti Hood, Billy Hockaday, Donnie Parrish, Skipper Davis, Kelly Dildy and Linda Hardin. 36 Student life Lemon juice? Mr. Morlock lives The lights dimmed, the curtain opened and on Friday, April 15, the senior class presented “Rest Assured.” Several surprises awaited the cast; among the best of them was a glass of lemon juice waiting for Bryan Chesshir in his water glass. The play opened with Jessica Morlock (Carolina Jamison) doing pushups at centerstage. The audience soon learned about her father, Phillip Morlock (Bryan Chesshir), who did not like anything but money. He would not let his daughter, Mary (Kelly Dildy), marry Joe Lanconi (Skipper Davis) because Joe’s father, Luigi Lanconi (Donnie Parrish), was poor. When Luigi came to the Morlocks’ to plead his son’s case, he was practically booted out of the house. This started a feud with Mr. Morlock saying that a wedding would be over his dead body and Luigi saying that there had better be one. They argued and fought and finally Luigi's heart gave out. After he died, he got permission to haunt Mr. Morlock until he conceded to have the wedding. Mr. Morlock was frantic. The family thought he had lost his mind when he began talking to himself. (Luigi was visible only to Morlock and the audience.) Luigi pestered Mr. Morlock until he accidentally took too many sleeping pills. He died but would not leave until things were settled to his satisfaction. Luigi still said that he could not rest in peace until Joe and Mary were married. They continued fighting, and Lucifer (Marvin Johnson) came to pick up Mr. Morlock and take him to lower regions. To add to his troubles, Mr. Morlock watched life in his home continue as if nothing had happened. No one missed him. Mary prepared for her wedding; Jessica started working on her wrestling career; Mrs. Morlock began smiling again, and the family doctor Brown (Billy Hockaday) held her hand and hinted at matrimony. “If I only had another chance,” Mr. Morlock mourned. Mildred (Debra McCrary), the maid, awakened him. It had all been a bad dream. He had not died, and neither had Luigi. A very reformed Mr. Morlock made vast promises, okayed the wedding and peace finally reigned at the Mor-lock's j Checking on Mr. Morlock’s (Bryan Chesshir) falling health. Dr Brown (Billy Hockaday) makes a house call while the ghost of Luigi Lanconi (Donnie Parrish) torments Morlock. As Mr. Morlock (Bryan Chesshir) says his daughter will never marry a meat cutter’s son. Mr. Lanconi (Donnie Parrish) gets angry, and Mary and Mrs. Morlock (Sharia Robertson) listen to the conversation. When Lucifer (Marvin Johnson) comes to make the pick up. Mr Morlock (Bryan Chesshir) does not want to go 38 Academic Weighing a solution carefully, senior Doug McCrary conducts an experiment in chemistry class. Chemistry is only one of the classes in the science department that Includes biology and physics. Science is an important study in that it involves the student in his environment. Academics: Sec??you cience . . . Administration . . . English . . . Business . . . Registration . . . Arts . . . Library ... History. Classes. Did anyone ever find anything nice to say about classes? Most people would tell you their least favorite class before they told their most favorite. The ones they liked the most were the ones in which they enjoyed themselves as they learned the things they needed for the next year in school or the lifetime out of school. What do you remember from the classes you took? Not just the things you had to learn, but the things that made the class a little less monotonous: the “Our Town” party at Mrs. Jan Ponder’s house, Mardi Gras, getting lockers, art shows, band trips, watching TV miniseries for extra points. All of these helped to break the monotony of the learning process. (T After a successful cookie sale. Mrs. Neva Byrd, senior English teacher, puts away the leftovers. Academics 39 Summer activities came to an end for many students as school resumed in late August. The first day of school gave the juniors and the seniors a chance to renew old friendships and make new ones. It also gave the sophomores an orientation into what high school life was like. Many students’ summer vacations ended early because there were a lot of preparations to make for the new school year. The cheerleaders began working on their posters and practicing their cheers and stunts in the latter part of the summer. At about the same time the band members practiced on their new songs and learned many routines. They practiced from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The football team resumed workouts early in August. Coach Gary Segrest said, SSSSGreen walls and orange halls Same building, new faces —— ™— t “Working out early helped keep the players in better shape, and it also helped to improve on any weaknesses that they may have had.” The Tattler staff and the Scrapper staff began selling ads to local businesses in July. Teachers reported to school one week before resumption of classes. Many used the time to get organized and prepared for the first day of school. Mrs. Neva Byrd said, “It is nice to be able to get things done without the kids hanging around.” During registration students were issued lockers, locks, and car permits. Many sophomores had to share lockers because there were not enough to go around for everyone. Some sophomores said that they did not like sharing lockers because the lockers were too small. Tim Shankles said, “It is not fair that the sophomores have to share lockers while the juniors and the seniors don’t.” Others liked the arrangement. On the first day of school the students assembled in the gym for the traditional speeches by Superintendent Carl Barger and Principal Bill Dawson. Three new teachers were introduced to the student body. Announcement of the new rules was the main topic of the assembly. The first week of school was slow paced but as the school year progressed the pace picked up rapidly. The students had to study harder to keep up with the competition in classes. 40 Academics At the assembly the students listen as Principal Bill Dawson makes his speech. During the lunch hour these students find time to relax and joke around. Back to school 41 Out of all of the teachers in our school, there were 11 who had true Scrapper patriotism — the alumni of Nashville High. They are being honored because they were some of the original founders of this school’s pride and spirit. They proved to the district and state a number of times what it meant to be a Scrapper, and thus, earned NHS a reputation that will last forever.|7 The alumni Include (first row) Thomas DeBlack, Anita Stuckey, Relda Aylett, Mary Frances Spigner, (second row) John Shaddox, Jan Ponder. Betty Floyd. Charles Carozza; (third row) Dena Horn. John Robert Schirmer and Deb Tackett. k John Shaddox ... A 1943 Mr. John Shaddox, assistant superintendent, graduated from the University of Arkansas after majoring in history, social studies, physical education, elementary education, and school administration. Mr. Shaddox became involved in the school system because it was his home town and he knew everyone. However, he added that his main reason was to become involved with the young people of the community and to help them learn. When asked to compare the school system of 1943 to that of today, Mr. Shaddox said, The system of today is much better. The curriculum has improved too, along with teachers. The school’s program is much more individualized to that of other schools, and the special courses that we offer now have helped students to learn more.” 'DeBlack in diapers' Always a Scrapper John Robert Schirmer 1972 Mrs. Jan Ponder, English instructor, graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chatanooga with a major in history and minor in English. Mrs. Ponder said that her mother influenced her to become a teacher because it was and still is a profession with respect and honor. Mrs. Ponder believed that students of her class were more loyal, proud, patriotic, and dedicated than students of today. She said, “Students no longer have the desire to learn, to be educated. Many just want to sit through 12 years of class and don’t care if they have learned anything or not.” Mrs. Ponder concluded by saying, “1 think there has been a general change in the educational process since I was in school. Because 1 think the change relates more to changes in society than to changes in school.” MM Betty Ployd 1958 Miss Betty Floyd, social studies instructor, graduated from Harding University with her major in social studies and education. She decided to teach here not only because it was her home town, but at that time a coaching and teaching opportunity became available. Miss Floyd spoke of changes in the society and also of the students’ attitude towards an education. She said, “Nothing stands still. Society has changed, some parents have changed, and of course, to be fair, some teachers too, have changed. I believe students are aware of and have more access to a broader scope of materials than we did. But, I feel we were taught better in the basics.” Mr. John Robert Schirmer, English and journalism instructor, graduated from Ouachita Baptist University in 1976 with his B.A. degree in Communications and later earned his masters in 1979 in education and English. Mr. Schirmer decided to become a teacher because he enjoyed being with young people and having the chance to work with them. Mr. Schirmer said that his only regrets of becoming a teacher were caused by students who cared nothing about learning. He said, “It’s frustrating to beat your head against the wall trying to help someone whose view of life goes no further than Texarkana or Little Rock.” Mrs. Dena Horn, special education instructor, graduated from Henderson State University with her major in education and minor in education for the learning disabled. Mrs. Horn said that she enjoyed teaching in the resource room because the students needed the extra help which she could give them. The respect and the way she was related to by students and the townspeople was why she liked teaching at Nashville. When asked how she felt the school system has changed, Mrs. Horn replied, “The subjects which are taught today seem easier than when I was in school. This may be because I’m not the one taking the tests! The students today are exposed to more things than we were, which stretches their knowledge in many areas.” 42 Academics Mary Frances Splgner i w Mrs. Mary Frances Spigner, math instructor, graduated from Henderson State University with her major in arithmetic, because she understood and enjoyed doing it. Mrs. Spigner has enjoyed teaching at Nashville because she loved being a Scrapper and enjoyed helping students to learn. She was asked about general changes in the school itself. Mrs. Spigner replied, The changes I have seen take place would fill volumes. Students are involved in more out-of-school activities (because there are more available than years ago) and thus their school work suffers.” In conclusion, Mrs. Spigner was asked what year she graduated from NHS. However, she only replied, “Eisenhower was President, and DeBlack was wearing diapers.” Anita Stuckey 1967 Mrs. Anita Stuckey, special education instructor, earned her masters at Henderson State University after majoring in physical education and minoring in special education. She said, I became a teacher because I’ve always enjoyed working with young people.” In comparing teachers in the past to the present, Mrs. Stuckey said that she didn’t think the teachers were any better or worse than when she was in school. She felt that Nashville had an excellent faculty that was interested in the future of the students. She thought that teachers were often discouraged because they saw more students who didn’t care about their education. She said, “It’s disappointing to see students who come to school just to socialize.” 1954 Mrs. Relda Aylett, typing and shorthand instructor, graduated magna cum laude in 1958 from the University of Arkansas at Monticello. Mrs. Aylett decided to become a teacher because at that time it was the best job for a woman wanting both a career and a family. She added, “1 do enjoy teaching the subjects of typing and shorthand because they are electives and I feel they are valuable for both personal and vocational use.” Mrs. Aylett enjoyed working with high school students because something funny usually happened each day to relieve the pressures and tedium. She concluded by saying, “One thing still remains the same over the years — school spirit and pride.” Charles Carozza Mr. Charles Carozza, biology, chemistry and athletic instructor, majored in chemistry while he attended Ouachita Baptist University. He said that while he was waiting to get into medical school after college, he was offered a job to teach here. So, he accepted it and has enjoyed it ever since. When asked about his feelings towards the school in general, he replied, “For years Nashville High has been considered one of the best high schools in the state, and I feel the main reason is because of the dedication of the teachers to teach the students what they need to know to make them better citizens in the community and to instill in them the pride that it takes to do well and be successful in life.” MH£||||P|P|1 Thomas ■PB| SVJ 1969 Mr. Thomas DeBlack, history and athletic instructor, graduated from Southern Methodist University where he majored in history. Coach DeBlack said that the history of man and of countries had always been an area of interest to him. When asked about differences in today’s student bodies and of student bodies in the past, Coach DeBlack said, Students today have more mobility and are more worldly, but not necessarily smarter or better educated. Two reasons that make this true are that the students have too many distractions to study, and there is less social and parental emphasis on education today.” HDcb Tackett 1974 Mrs. Deb Tackett, home economics instructor, was a 1978 graduate of Henderson State University. She majored in home economics and minored in biology and general science. Mrs. Tackett said that she enjoyed teaching because she taught students the importance of home management, clothing, child care, food nutrition, and skills that would be useful to all. When asked for her opinion about changes in the student body, Mrs. Tackett said, “Students today seem less ambitious and so carefree about their responsibilities. They also have less school spirit and pride.” Alumni 43 = May I help you? Change please If a person went to the office, he would find someone to help him. Some things people went for were to buy a lunch ticket, get an absentee slip, or maybe find something else they needed. Mrs. Kathi Ellis, secretary, said, “I do things in the office like counting money, answering the phone, getting things for the teachers, and other things. I really enjoy doing these things.” There were also other jobs in the office. Paying bills, doing the pay roll for all schools and keeping up reports of different kinds were some of Mrs. Dana Newberg’s jobs. A student office worker, Sherry Venable, said, “I like helping people and I have always wanted to work in the office. One thing I don’t like is rude people, but otherwise I enjoy it.” Another student worker, Leslie Watson, said, “I enjoy working in the office. Some things I do are deliver messages to students, answer the phone, and make change. I also work in the office because I get a credit for it.” Working on a report. Mrs. Dana Newburg concentrates on doing it right. 44 Academics Checking the absentee slips is one thing Lesley Watson does in the office. Being careful not to make a mistake, Mrs. Kathi Ellis types up the bulletin. The office workers consist of: (front) Tracy Hardin, Shela Hartsell and Renee Beavert. (back) Richard Hughes, Melissa Fatheree, Cleo McCorkle. Jodee Ayres and Sherry Venable. Searching through the student file card, Billy Dawson and Renee Beavert look for someone's schedule. Office workers 45 46 Academlcs The study place Where your mind can wander Books, magazines, periodicals and video equipment were just some of the useful aids offered to the students in the library. Students would go to the library to look at books, magazines, or see the score of Friday’s game, but it was all for relaxation or the pleasure of escaping the hassles of study hall. The number of students was limited because of overcrowdedness. Librarian Virginia Davis prepared 10 hall passes and sent them to the study hall, no more, no less, just 10, with the exception of classes that used the library during the research time. Also, the help was much improved. The student aides were given handouts and tests were to follow. The aides were not at all upset at the fact of having tests, as Lyne Westfall stated, “It’s instrumental in the learning process.” Aides were quite pleased at the fact of having tests as Vicky Chism stated, “It helps us when we have our own research to do.” Teresa Grundy feels that the student After completing their daily duties. Tracy Hardin. Lyne Westfall and Vicky Chism prepare their work for the next day As David Smith. Mike Morrow and Gary Dan Futrell look at periodicals. Eric Wynn and Eundra Boles seek assistance from Mrs. Davis. body didn’t use the library to its fullest, and she commented, “If today’s people plan to govern themselves, then they need to supply their minds with the knowledge our library supplies.” To sum it up Mrs. Davis said, “It is good to be able to do my work and have no study halls to worry with; the help was better and they were willing to help; my being able to help the students with their work.” [. During his study hall. Mark Parish browses through one of the magazines. Library 47 While experimenting with chemicals. Tony Lyons and Kuper Kreul look for the chemical reactions. After using the chemistry equipment. Debora Swann and Tammy Keaster are in the process of cleaning it up. Preparing for the next day's assignments. Coach Charles Carozza types up some work sheets. Following the book’s example, biology student Sherry Pryor carefully cuts open the worm. 48 Academics Worms, plant s, NaCl Field of discovery Collecting leaves, roots and bark; memorizing formulae; dissecting worms, frogs, and sharks were just a few of many projects that the science students did. The students were taught many things about the basics of science. Coach Charles Carozza and Mrs. Bernie Heliums hoped that their students would take a deeper interest in science after high school. In order to graduate, students were required to take certain classes, including two years of science. Sophomores were required to take biology, and chemistry was a free choice for the juniors and the seniors. There was no physics class but several students took physics through correspondence classes at various colleges. The science experts were Coach Carozza and Mrs. Heliums. Coach Carozza had been teaching science for 10 years and all of them had been at NHS. Mrs. Heliums had been teaching science for eight years and six of them were at NHS. Aside from teaching biology, Mrs. Heliums taught general math and geometry. Coach Carozza taught chemistry and coached football and golf. Mrs. Heliums’ biology classes had many objectives including the basics of the cell, its parts and cell chemistry; microbiology, and multicellular plants. The students dissected worms and frogs and studied the functions of the vertebrae. Robbie Jordan, a sophomore, said, “I like biology because I have always been interested in learning how things are made such as animals and the human body.” Coach Carozza’s biology classes studied basically the same material as Mrs. Heliums’ classes except — dissecting sharks. Several students said that they did not mind doing the dissecting but they certainly did not enjoy the smell. Coach Carozza's chemistry class explored further into the field of science. The course was harder and required a great deal of memory for chemical compounds and the patience for the “what’s” and the “why’s.” Alan Pinkerton, a junior, said, “I like science and I get along with Coach Carozza well, and it is one of the better classes that the school offers.” Both science teachers encouraged their students to seriously consider possible careers in the field because there are many new discoveries to be made in this particular field. [ ) Word of all trades From ‘A’ to ‘Z’ Mrs. Neva Byrd, department chairman, said, “Most kids take English because they have to. Language is a tool we can all use from birth to death.” She also said, “It is sad that so many people are not interested in learning to use language skillfully.” She planned for the students to read a new book for a report and planned for them to study basic grammar and literature. The accelerated junior class began their year by visiting an art auction at the country club sponsored by the National Junior Auxiliary. Patta Henderson said, “The show gave Nashville a cultural aspect.” The students prepared reports on famous paintings and painters. This was some experience for the students besides learning just grammar and literature. Mrs. Jan Ponder said, “My aim in teaching English is to help my students understand, use and enjoy the English language and American literature. Obviously, the understanding and effective use of our language is necessary to everyone. However, in my opinion it is just as important to appreciate great works of literature.” Junior Cristie Hobbs said, You need it for everyday life and when you go to college.” The sophomores came to high school thinking English and other subjects were going to be a breeze. Tim Shankles said, “The English in junior high was easier there than it is at high school, but I’m catching on.” Besides the everyday classwork, Mr. Mike Walker began a literary magazine. According to Mr. Walker the magazine consisted of drawings, short stories and literary work from students of the school. Mr. Walker stressed literature and composition. “Grammar after the ninth grade Is really for the most part just repetition. The study of grammar is to help you understand the structure of your language in the hope for better communication. By the time a student reaches high school it is time to put his grammatical skills to work in writing. The study of literature adds to their skills by exposing them to a variety of writing techniques. It also presents the students with a wealth of ideas, philosophies and imaginings.” Mr. Walker stated, “Language is more than a tool; it is an art.”j7 During a party at Mrs. Jan Ponder’s house, she plays the piano for some juniors and seniors. 50 Academlcs Reading over an answer. Bryan Chesshir finishes a make-up test in English during sixth period. As Robin Jordan. Stacy Chambers, and Shonda Hodges are working, they think of when they will get out of school. English 51 During fourth period geometry Mrs. Mary Frances Spigner explains the Pythagorean theorem to her students. In fifth period accounting Steve Ross asks Mrs. Ozie Jones about a problem. 52 Academics Mixing business withpleasure sss Enjoying your classes The typewriters’ buzz and the adding machines’ click contrasted with the sound of rustling papers, or the drawers of the filing cabinet that were being slammed. Those were the sounds of business classes. Senior Lisa Cassady said, “I plan to be a secretary, and I have taken courses to prepare me for it. 1 really enjoy doing that kind of work.” But business courses not only applied to an office, and Senior Patti Green said that her career plans were to be a cosmetologist. She said, “The business courses I take will help me manage my shop books and help budget the supplies I get.” Typing came in pretty handy for senior Theresa Flemister, because her plans were to be a computer operator. Junior Tracy Hardin said, “I took typing because I wanted to learn to type, and it has been fun learning to type. Office Practice, Accounting, and Business teacher Mrs. Ozie Jones said, “1 have no favorite class. I enjoy all of them.” However, Typing and Shorthand teacher Relda Aylett preferred Shorthand because, “it is a break from all the typewriters and their noise.” Business courses followed some students out of high school and into their homes, college dorms, or wherever they may be as senior Cleo McCorkle stated, I will need some type of business as soon as I graduate; then I’ll be on my own.” Teachers had several ways of finding out if their students had learned anything. Mrs. Aylett commented, “There is a certain satisfaction in meeting former students on the street and having them tell you how much they still use their typing and what a valuable subject it was to them.” Of course there were math courses other than Business Math, such as General Math, Trigonometry, Geometry, Accounting, Algebra I and Algebra II. Some students took math courses because they said it was easy, or it was fun. Mrs. Bernie Heliums said that Geometry was not for everybody, ft was a weighted course for the mathematically inclined students. Math classes were fast paced and a challenge to such students as Deborah Swann who said the thing she enjoyed most about Trig was, “The fast moving pace. You don’t get bogged down in one area. You are always doing something challenging.” She added, “Trig makes you think hard and develop your math skills and thinking ability. The math courses helped prepare for such jobs as an engineer, accountant, tax broker, or a teacher. _________________ First period Typing I students take a 5-mtnute timing. Talent show contestant Matt Van Horn sings One In a Million for the judges. Marguerite Amonette. a senior, works on one of her assigned projects. Playing the piano is a long-time favorite hobby of sophomore Angie Clements. 54 Academics From Bach to Students show art appreciation The terms art and music have gone hand in hand for centuries. Almost everyone has taken an interest in the two at one time or another. Art is a skill in performance acquired by experience, study, or observation: a knack. Music is vocal or instrumental sounds having rhythm, melody, or harmony. Mrs. Patricia Clingan said she chose art because, “Some wise guy wrote a song about making your avocation your vocation and I took his advice. She said the thing she enjoyed the most in her occupation was “meeting students who love to learn.” One such student is senior Tammy Croy. Tammy started art in the seventh grade and has taken it ever since. Tammy stated, “I plan on going to the Houston Institute of Art.” Another serious art student was senior Marguerite Amonette. Marguerite planned to attend Henderson State University to become an art therapist. She summed up her feelings about art when she said, “A-R-T spells out ‘a relaxing time’ for me.” Music was another big hobby in which teenagers took interest. Junior Scotty Floyd said, “I started out at musicals and I like it. I like the feeling of being in front of an audience, getting attention, and the applause.” Donnie Parrish, another musician, said, “1 just like getting together and being able to play and learning new stuff.” Not every student played in bands; some took voice or piano lessons. Leslie Watson, a junior, stated, “In junior high 1 was asked to play for Homecoming and I’ve been asked to play for other school functions ever since.” Many students also displayed their musical talents in the annual talent show. Also many art students showed their projects in the county fair. Whether finger painting since kindergarten or just singing with the car radio, everyone has been associated with some kind of art or music. IT Inking in one of her many art projects is senior Thuy Van Bui. Seniors Darryl Peak and Greg Nunley entertain the talent show audience while competing for first place. Arts and Music 55 Senior Ann Sanders laughs as Miss Betty Floyd makes a comment on government. Sociology teacher Miss Betty Floyd grades semester test papers Government teacher Mrs. Millie Shaddox asks her students a question. Looking over some homework. Coach Tom DeBlack offers to help Kuper Kreul. 56 Academics Events, dates, politics Journey through the years Adventures, wars, and other things were what you could find in Government, United States and World History, and Sociology. Everyone had to take two of these classes his junior and senior year. Taught by Coach Tom DeBlack, Mrs. Millie Shaddox and Miss Betty Floyd, these classes dealt with the nation's early period, Civil War, the West in the late 19th century, how the government is run, World War II, and many more topics. Sociology teacher Miss Betty Floyd said her favorite unit to teach was politics and current events. She said, “I pick these because they are very interesting to teach.” Coach Tom DeBlack's favorite topics were the Age of Napoleon and World War II. Government and history teacher Mrs. Millie Shaddox said, “I enjoy teaching history because I like helping students to understand the past because it is so related to the present.” Senior Jeff Witherspoon said, I like government because we keep up with the current events and we found out a lot about voting.” Senior Jeff Corley, one of Coach DeBlack’s students said, “I enjoy World History because it is an interesting course.” o Trying to pass a test, a group of juniors work hard to finish Government. History 57 ---------Transportation, organization Working for a better tomorrow November 30 completed North Central Accreditation for junior high, a highlight of the year for the administration. Upon completion of this all schools, K-12 were accredited NCA standards. Mr. Carl Barger, superintendent, said, “My objective is seeing that all schools receive this.” High school North Central self-evaluation started during the spring. “We have completed curriculum guides K-12 and will be updating them this year and years to come,” Mr. Barger said. “We will maintain present school systems as they are.” Some government money was given to the school district and with this they purchased six new televisions: two each for high school, junior high, and elementary. “We also purchased two new buses this year to upgrade transportation, and some new equipment and materials for Assistant superintendent John Shaddox takes time to do all of the necessary paper work which are his duties. the lunchroom,” Mr. John Shaddox, assistant superintendent said. “I tried to make things clearer and better organized,” said Mr. Bill Dawson, high school principal. After reorganizing, adding, and deleting unwanted rules, Mr. Dawson thought the student handbook was easier to understand. Hall passes were issued to keep students from getting out of classes for minor reasons. There was also a new tardy policy which he hoped would help teach students that being on time is very important in one’s everyday life. “Next year,” said Mr. Dawson, “teachers will attend the Program for Effective Teaching to give an outline for them to follow, and will give them a better method of teaching.” Computer schedules were new this year. Three fourths of the students’ schedules were perfect. This gave accurate records of class balance, male and female ratios, and was also quicker. Mr. Howard Hunter, counselor said, “I go over what my job involves with the sophomores, and also encourage them to improve their study habits.” Those sophomores who were interested in taking geometry were given a screening test to see if they were able to handle the course. The SRA tests were given in April. This year the tests included a mental ability test having to do with each student’s IQ. The ACT test was given in February and April. The seniors were given a career work skills class to show them different fields of careers. “I plan on having a workshop for parents, to help them work with their children of various natures,” Mr. Hunter said. Superintendent Carl Barger make a few suggestions as secretary JoJo Reed takes dictation. 58 Academics Principal Bill Dawson and home economics teacher Deb Tackett go over opening day procedures at the beginning of school. Counselor Howard Hunter pauses briefly from reviewing a guide to colleges. Admlnistration 59 Inside ................... Seniors ........................ 62 Juniors ........................ 68 Sophomores .................... 74 Faculty ........................ 80 60 People Waiting for the next seniors to be sold. Junior high principal Danny Howard silently contemplates the value of each senior. The slave sale was the last fund raiser for the seniors and helped sponsor the band, Portrait, for the graduation dance. People:™‘c!?,ou uniors ... class rings ... Seniors ... Announcements . . . graduation ... So- phomores ... teachers . . . outstanding students. What did you expect to see when you came to school each morning? A cubical structure of brick and concrete filled with books and rules? According to Mrs. Jan Ponder, junior English teacher, this wasn’t seeing the “big picture.” NHS is people. People running through that brick and concrete building for three years of their lives, using these books and applying those rules to prepare themselves for the world on the “outside” and or college. People rushing to shove the facts and ideas of those books into the minds of their students, the best way possible. People setting and enforcing those rules to instill a sense of responsibility into the people. It's people who in their year as seniors order their announcements and gowns and thus begin the first act of their last year at high school. It’s people who as juniors turn the rings that they ordered as sophomores. It’s people who are set down in a strange brick building after being top dogs in junior high, beginning the new set of classes called high school. It’s people who spend year after year preparing their students for adulthood and watch and reflect as they walk down an aisle and receive the result of those years: a diploma. These are people. u People 61 Rest assured From beginning to end Debbie Acord Kimberly Amonette Marguerite Amonette Teca Anderson Lori Aylett Susan Baker Renee Beavert Clint Bedwell Rene Bennett Ronnie Bevlll Barry Blssell Terry Blssell Duane Bowden Thy Van Bui Helen Capps Lisa Cassady William Chambers Bryan Chesshlr Kevin Chesshlr Steve Chesshlr Patricia Christopher Eric Clardy Sherry Clayton Paul Cllngan For the seniors of Nashville High it was a year filled with many ups and downs. It started with the selection of class officers: Lori Aylett, president; Terry Bissell, vice president; Marti Hood, secretary treasurer. The class sponsors were business teacher Relda Aylett and history teacher Coach Tom DeBlack. In December they ordered their announcements and were measured for their caps and gowns, which was a happy time. Most students were looking forward to getting out, but there were still classes and studying to be done. Mrs. Byrd’s English classes had literature the second semester, in which they read Les Miserables. Beowolf and Macbeth, all of which the students enjoyed. David Harding said, “I enjoyed Trig a lot and also World History, which are both challenging.” The first week of March the seniors sponsored the movie, ‘‘The Long Riders” which all high school students enjoy. The senior play came around in April. The play ‘‘Rest Assured” proved a success. All proceeds from the class fund raising projects went to paying a band for the graduation dance. In May, they had the annual slave auction. The seniors could go in groups of four at the most. The price — well, the sky was the limit! Bids were no lower than $5 and went up to $95 on Joe Terry. The next day the senior slaves began their work. The work ranged from carrying books and people to class to two slaves going into the girls’ restroom! Early in the summer Fred Holston and Terry Bissell were chosen for Boys’ State and Lori Aylett and Marti Hood were chosen to Girls’ State, which was a high honor. The students were chosen by the faculty to attend. Although the senior year was something to look forward to, it still involved as much or more work than the year before. 62 P«opl« Boy ’ and Girls' State delegates were Fred Holston, Marti Hood, Lori Aylett and Terry Blssell. The senior class officers include Marti Hood, secretary treasurer; Terry Blssell, vice president; and Lori Aylett, president Waiting for her next entrance. Debra McCrary looks over her lines as Ann Sanders prompts an actor on stage. Ricky Coppola Jeff Corley Marsha Coulter Susie Cox Valerie Crawford Tammy Croy Terry Cummings Skipper Davis Kelly Dildy Doreen Dowdy Bonnie Erby Willie Ewing Theresia Flemister Janna Furr Johnny Furr Steven Graves Patricia Green Ray Green Teresa Grundy Linda Hardin David Harding Shela Hartsell Scott Hatfield Billy Hockaday Senlors 63 = =Outstanding seniors Striving for perfection Fred Holston Marti Hood Richard Hughe Allen Hupp Greg James Caroline Jamison Johnny Johnson Marvin Johnson Dina Jones Jena Jones Marlene Kirby Christine Kupprion Vernon Lamb Becca Lemons John Lemons Joe Lewis Randy Lewis Shane Lockeby Mary Beth Lucas Marti Lyons Cleo McCorkle Debra McCrary Doug McCrary Paula McDaniel The teachers chose for most outstanding seniors Lori Ayiett and Billy Hockaday. Lori said she loved a challenge and would take a dare if it was to her benefit. Lori played the clarinet in the band where she received many band awards and a variety of others. Her freshman year she attended junior high All-Region; her sophomore through senior years she attended senior high All-Region. Lori’s sophomore and senior years she went all the way to the Four States Honor Band. Her junior year she received the American Woodman of the World History Award, Junior Math Award, and the Junior English Award. Lori said she liked all her classes and it would be hard to choose her favorite class. “My parents help me out, but don’t push me hard. I’m not over burdened with things to do around the house, which allows me lots of time for study,” said Lori. For Billy Hockaday being chosen one of the most outstanding students was a great honor. Billy’s favorite classes were Trig and Accounting. He enjoyed math and figuring out the trying trig problems and the baffling accounting problems. He found all his classes very challenging. As for football Billy said, “The season speaks for itself.” Billy’s home life greatly affected him and his school work. “My parents push me and I feel it helps me to try harder on my studies,” said Billy. Billy said it would be hard to choose his favorite teacher because he liked them all U 64 People Reading over his World History, Billy Hockaday reviews for a test. Going to get her books for her next class. Lori Ayiett stops to talk to a friend. Allen McKee Daniel Marshall Dawn Mason Stanley Melson Jimmy Miller Tommy Morrow Kathy Newton Pricllla Newton Dee Dee Nichols Russ Nivens Greg Nunley Greg Parker Donnie Parrish Daryl Peak Thomas Persley Evonne Pryor Connie Richardson Nyla Roberts Sharia Robertson Randy Robins Charlie Rochelle Steve Ross Terry Salisbury Ann Sanders S«niors 65 Seniors Rusty Nivens. Paul Cllngan and Jeff Corley celebrate receiving their caps and gowns. Dressed in orange, the PCA chicken finally graduates with the seniors. (Photo by the Nashville News) Goodbye The ghost of laughter There will be no more of Jamison’s famous jokes and Graves’ famous Friday and Saturday night tales, but everyone will remember the winning Johnson touchdowns, which carried us to state! “1 will really miss high school and my friends, but I’m looking forward to college and a new life,” said Shane Lockeby. Sherry Venable said, “I’m happy because we’re through with the first 12 years of education. But I’m sad because I’m going to miss all of my friends. I can’t believe this year has gone by so fast.” Many students will miss the teachers and friends they’ve made over the 12 years of schooling but will enjoy what the future holds for them. “I will miss high school and all my friends that I have made over the years,” said Bryan Chesshir. Jeff Corley said, “Life is totally going to revolutionize, but I’m glad to be getting on with my life. The biggest thing about graduation is not having anyone to tell you what to do; I’ll have to figure it out myself.” The seniors have been through 12 years of school and have experienced many problems and discovered many answers which help them to grow up and make decisions and take responsibilities. Parents and teachers played an important role in helping shape their characters and in helping them to understand the world they faced. Tammy Croy said, “I have very mixed emotions about leaving NHS. When a person has spent their life doing the same thing every day and then it ail comes to an end, it’s very hard to take. I’m going to miss all my friends, especially when I know I probably won’t ever see some of them again. This school has also seemed like a prison sometimes with all the strict rules and bars; but we all have made memories that can’t be forgotten. Good luck to everyone!” The year came to its end May 27, and the memories will not be forgotten! [' ;• Showing her enthusiasm. Sharia Robertson makes her last walk to the parking lot. Danny Scott Becky Sillavan Kim Skaggs Lori Smith Sharon Smith Gwen Souder Clay Starr Duane Sumler Deborah Swann Akihiro Tanaka Steve Tarlton Billy Turbeville Matt Van Horn Sherry Venable Deanna Waddle Cherryl Wesson Kim Westfall William White Seniors 67 S5 One more notch Then the top If there was an appropriate word to describe the junior class as a whole, then “busy” was certainly it. Between raising money for the junior and senior banquet, and school work, the juniors certainly had their hands full from the beginning of the year to the end. The junior class had been classified as one of the largest classes “if not the largest in the school’s history.” The juniors were involved in every aspect of school activities, from sports to drama, from music to artistic talents. They showed school spirit at pep rallies and participated in many cultural events, such as the Art Auction at the country club sponsored by the Ladies Junior Auxiliary. The busy year began with students returning to school in September. Juniors renewed old friendships, caught up on events of the summer, and made new friends. October was a special time when the juniors received their class rings. The rings added another special touch to the ranks of being juniors. November and December were devoted to raising money for the banquet. The juniors sold M M candies in November, and they sold spices in December. January began a new year with juniors making new resolutions. February was full of showmanship of talents at the annual Valentine’s Day talent show. The junior class dominated the talent show with C. W. Walker winning first place. March was spent practicing for the junior play “Stranger in the Night,” which premiered on the 25th. The play ended the money making projects with approximately $2,500 raised for the banquet. On April 16, many juniors took their ACT tests. May was spent planning for the banquet. So the school year really kept the juniors on their toes. Looking back at his junior year, Alan Pinkerton said, “It has been a busy year, but it was one filled with memories.” I Gordon Hale patiently waits for juniors Rhonda Hubbard and John Glaba to pay the correct sum for their long awaited class rings 68 People Earmon Anderson. Jr. Jimmy Archer Candy Arnold James Arnold Jodee Ayres Terry Barnes Horace Barron Dewayne Block Teresa Boozer Randy Bradford Mark Bradley David Bretz Teresa Brewer Nick Brooks Mike Brown Jeff Carver Todd Castleman Brent Chalker Roger Chambers Vicky Chism Carol Ann Clark Greg Conley David Copeland John Coulter Sue Beth Crawford Eugene Davis Diane Dickinson Sarah Duckett Melissa Fatheree Scotty Floyd Tim Freel Dennis Fugitt Greg Furr Jimmy Gilbert John Gleba Junlors 69 Outstanding juniors Speaking of hard work The faculty chose Wayne Toliver and Trisha Henry as most outstanding juniors. Both students felt that it was an honor for them to be chosen, especially by the teachers. They felt that all their efforts were finally appreciated. As juniors, Trisha and Wayne had many things in common. Both had been attending school at Nashville since the first grade. They had the same hobby — making speeches. Their favorite class was English 111. Trisha did not like grammar much but she enjoyed literature a great deal. Wayne and Trisha’s main reason for liking English was because Mrs. Jan Ponder explained the origins and hidden meanings of literature clearly. Wayne’s other favorite class was French. He liked Mrs. Neva Byrd because he thought that she was a person with a well full of knowledge. Wayne and Trisha realized that a relationship between teacher and student was very important. Trisha said that she learned that “teachers are not out to get you.” Wayne felt that the most important element in a teacher and student relationship is “when a student can talk about the ups and downs of life in general and not just about homework to his teachers.” Both Wayne and Trisha worked after school and they enjoyed the experience because it put them a step ahead of those who didn’t. Another advantage for working after school was that they had a chance to meet different kinds of people. Stacy Hardin Tracy Hardin Darin Harper Clay Hartsell Patta Henderson Trisha Henry Christie Hobbs Jim Bob Hockaday Stan Hockaday Lenee Holloway Rhonda Hubbard Kristi Hudson Gary Hughes Tammy Hupp Jlmbo Jackson Lori Jacobs Darrell Jefferson Randy Jefferson Kim Johnson Nadine Johnson Debra Jones Tammy Keaster Robert Keeney Robert Kelley 70 People During lunch time Trisha Henry practices on her speech. Looking through a magazine. Wayne Toliver searches for some more research material. Brian King Kuper Kreul Ramona Lebon Alberta Lofton Kim Lovells Eddy Lyons Tony Lyons Jeff McDade Debora McLaughlin Jeff McRaven Tandell Marshall Vincent Marshall Marlin Masey Jackie Matthews Amanda Mobbs Brent Morphew Bonnie Morrison Mike Morrow Leann Musgrave Cindy Myers Steve Nation Wanda Fay O’Neal Charles Petty Sharon Pilgrim Junk rs 71 Alan Pinkerton Dionne Pryor Lynnea Reaves Michelle Rogers Donna Rowe Mike Sanford Carolyn Scoggins Juanita Scoggins Lisa Smith Richard Smithson Rhonda Spigner Roy Stockton Steven Stone Wayne Toliver Joe Paul Tomerlin Thu-Lan Thi Tran Robert Tucker Pam Turbeville Alan Wakefield Eric Wakefield C. W. Walker Judi Wallace Lesley Watson Lyne Westfall Mark White Stacy White Treasa White Susan Wildbur Adrian Williams Lisa Williams Larry Williamson Donnie Willis Pam Woodruff Jennifer Young Steve Young 72 People Eleven years of schooling Close but competitive The juniors started their year off with a special feeling — they were no longer sophomores and that meant a great deal for them because they were no longer being looked down upon by the juniors and seniors. Many juniors said that they thought their junior year was better than they had expected. Donna Rowe said, “To me it was more fun because I knew my ways around school better and I got more involved in school activities. Others said that their junior year went by too fast and it had been a challenging year academically, athletically and socially in school functions. Academically, the juniors competed amongst themselves for the honors of being among the few selectees to be inducted into the local chapter of the National Honor Society and to be delegates to Boys' and Girls’ State. Athletically, the juniors competed in both Intramural and varsity sports. They competed for the fun and the fame in the field of sports. The juniors contributed in helping to maintain high standards of athletic achievements at NHS. Socially the juniors pulled together and raised money for the Junior and Senior Banquet. The theme for the banquet was Fantasy Island. They tried For an assignment in speech class, Tracy Hardin entertains primary students with The Little Lamb. to outdo the past junior classes by putting on a memorable banquet. Lesley Watson said, “Our class is very competitive in every aspect of school, and that is one reason why our class is close because we pull together.’’ Many juniors said that their junior year was hard because the courses were harder and the competition amongst themselves was more fierce. Competition In athletics and academics did not divide the junior class but instead it helped to pull the class together. Togetherness united the juniors as they competed for the title of the best junior class ever in the history at NHS. During hat, sock and tie day of Homecoming week, David Bretz relaxes in the courtyard Junlors 73 Caesar, frogs,worms Adjusting to high school The sophomores had quite a bit of adjusting to do. Most of them didn’t like it at first because they had so much homework. Literature was one of the subjects that students really talked about. They studied Julius Caesar and memorized poetry. Biology was the other one. They dissected worms, frogs and sharks and took a field trip to look at different kinds of trees and bark. Some sophomores said that at junior high they were the oldest, and at high school they were the youngest. They also said that they got away with a lot at junior high. However, some sophomores said it wasn’t a change at all and adjusted to it just fine. “The big thing about coming to high school is getting to drive to school,’’ said Joanne Rowe. Bridgett Bailey said she enjoyed being a sophomore because “You can always look forward to being a junior.’’ P ? Waiting on her partners, Teresa Cassady examines their frog before beginning her work. Marilyn Ackley Allen Arnold Mark Ashford Shane Bagley Bridgett Bailey Tracy Barnes Amy Beavert Tommy Beene Michael Benson Eundra Boles Stephen Boozer John Bradford Barbara Brewer Denvil Brown Lewis Carthan 74 People Teresa Cassady Stacy Chambers Angie Clements Roxann Collins Mark Combs Scott Copeland Dana Cornish Deadra Crisp Timothy Cummings Shema Davis Billy Dawson Jimmy Dove Kirk Dunson Dede Elder Terl Feemster Sophomores 75 Outstanding sophomores Knowing you’ve done well The teachers chose Stephen Rose and Susan Sanders outstanding sophomores. Stephen was honored about being chosen. He said, “It’s an honor that the teachers respect me that much to choose me. I try to please the teachers; if I know I’ve please them, then I realize I’ve done well.” He felt that he could make the teachers’ job easier by getting along with them and not pestering them. He was most interested in French and Geometry, saying, “French helps me understand the English language. It gives me a view point of the French people, their language, and how they communicate. I enjoy Geometry because I like to figure out proofs that prove triangles congruent. I also like it because Mrs. Spigner explains Geometry in a way that is easy to understand.” After attending All-Region tryouts at Prescott, Stephen made second band, fourth chair. A member of the band for five years, he said, “I enjoy it very much.” Susan felt honored about being chosen and she said, “It is a real nice honor to have been chosen by the teachers. She said that she really liked the coaches and that her favorite subject was Geometry because she liked Mrs. Spigner and liked solving proofs. Susan said that she sometimes dreaded homework when she had something else planned, but she would do it and get it over with. She spend a lot of her time practicing and playing basketball and tennis. She said, “Basketball is fun and gives me something to do. [77 Julie Foltz Cindy Franks Gary Dan Futrell Jimmy Gales Teresa Gleba Cathy Goodson Eugene Griddine Van Ha Christy Henley Sarah Hewitt David Hicks Shonda Kay Hodges Susan House Randy Hughes Wayne Hupp Trina Jackson Stephen Jamison Milton Jefferson Judi Jones Robin Jordan Jane Karst Chip Kemp Melanie King Gaylene Kirby 76 People Before the first game of the season, Stephen Rose loads instruments onto the new band bus. 1 Patrick Lamb Michelle Lebon Earl Lemons Kim Lemons Mona Lewis Marcia Lieven Charlie Littlefield Danny Lockeby Joanne Lofton Sherry McCoy Paul McGinnis Rhonda McKinney Jackie McLaughlin Robin McMorrls David Martin L. D. May Chester Newton Tammie O’Bryant Linda Osborn Karla Owens Keith Parker Monty Parker Mark Parrish Dale Patrick Sophomores 77 ■ ■Stepping up once again The big change Most sophomores thought their year turned out good, fun, or great. Others thought it was boring because some people told them it was more than what they, the sophomores, thought. Some thought the year was no big change from junior high. Tracy Barnes said, “The big change was going into junior high because you felt like you had to grow up,” while Marilyn Ackley said, “It was a big thing to come to high school.” Others said they liked junior high better because they thought they could get away with a lot more. They were looking for the year to be fun but a lot of work. Eric Webb said, “It took a lot of work and dedication.” Teresa Gleba said, “I expected the classes to be hard, but the teachers had an easygoing personality.” Overall their first year of high school turned out as well as could be expected. r 7 Trying hit skills against Christine Kupprion, Tom Coleman anticipates his next move. Burnie Pennington Jr. Darry Persley Brent Pinkerton Davin Plaster Carl Preston Sherry Pryor Pamela Puryear Mike Radebaugh David Raulerson Tim Ray Wade Ray Stacey Reed Terry Rice Parrish Richard Kevin Robinson Terry Rodgers Theresa Rodgers Stephen Rose Joanne Rowe Susan Sanders 78 People Ordering hie slave to take him to his next class, Terry Rodgers rides patiently. Sophomore Dale Patrick accepts his high honor award from Mr. Joe Martin. Tim Shankles David Smith Stacy Smith Patrick Snodgrass Noland Stockton Clint Taylor Lisa Tolleson Wil Tollett Kelly Wade Bill Wakefield Eric Webb Andy Wesson Spencer Whitmore Kevin Wilkins Grant Williams Sophomores 79 ! Back to school From teachers to students Some teachers went to other schools besides the one where they taught. Mrs. Jan Ponder and Mr. Mike Walker, English teachers, and Mr. Thomas Allison, band director, became students again to earn higher degrees. Thursday nights after teaching, Mrs. Ponder drove to Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia to take classes lasting from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Dr. Herman Sandford taught Seminar in American Literature on William Faulkner, and Dr. Charles Chambliss taught Seminar in Secondary Education. Mrs. Ponder’s American literature class that studied William Faulkner read seven novels out of 15. They were: Flags in the Dust, The Sound and the Fury, As I Lay Dying, Absalom! Absalom!, Go Down Moses, The Hamlet and Light in August. The setting of the books was Jefferson, Yoknapatawpha County, Miss., and the population was 15,000 (6,000 whites and 9,000 blacks). Faulkner used 600 characters. Mrs. Ponder worked on her master’s degree and said she went “for personal fulfillment.” Mr. Walker went to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville during the summer. His classes started without him because he was still teaching when they began. He worked in the student affairs office and lived in a dorm. Mr. Walker said, “I think everyone should have to stay in a dorm at least once but not any more.” He took an advanced American literature course, a course in the history and philosophy of higher education, and a reading class. Classes were very informal, and it was not unusual for five or six people to meet at a professor’s house. Mr. Walker had to read two books and articles off a reading list and write a research paper in six weeks. Everything had to be “picture perfect,” he said. Mr. Walker was working for an Education Specialist degree which is between the doctor’s and master’s degree. He lacked two summers. Mr. Thomas Allison went to Henderson State in Arkadelphia. He only went to the first summer term because band practice started in August and camps started in July. He drove four days a week, which was expensive. Taking research, education and advanced conducting courses, he was in class three hours a day and in the library six hours a day. Mr. Allison was working for his master’s degree. He lacked five summer terms. “It was fun. I enjoyed it and it gave me a new look at teaching, said Mr. Allison. IT]? Mrs. Relda Aylett. Business Mrs. Neva Byrd. English and French Mrs. Patricia Clingan. Art Mr. Tommy DeBlack. History Miss Betty Floyd. Social Studies Mrs. Dena Horn. Special Education Mr. Howard Hunter. Counselor Mr. Johnny Johnson. Special Education Mrs. Ozle Jones. Business Mr. John Robert Schlrmer. English and Journalism Mrs. Mary Frances Spigner. Math Mr. Mike Walker. English 80 People Practicing conducting. Mr. Thomas Allison prepares himself for one of his classes In her Seminar in Secondary Education class, Mrs. Jan Ponder listens to Dr. Charles Chambliss. Faculty 81 Coo king, cleaning, serving Other kinds of schoolwork Working hard, the maintenance workers improved the school. They enjoyed their jobs and being around the students. Mr. Bill Sumler, custodian, mowed grass, picked up paper off the school yard, cleaned the classrooms, fixed the lights, and painted. The most significant thing he did was clean the creek during the summer. He enjoyed this job “because 1 like to be around kids. I think we have a nice group of kids and 1 like to be part of them,” Mr. Sumler said. Mrs. Alicia Chessir’s goal was to increase the participation in the lunch room and let the students become more familiar with the programs. Lunch room workers did a lot of book work sending in forms for the government besides preparing food, a lot from scratch, and serving it. Each worker had a specialty. There was a meat section, vegetable section, etc. They could do other jobs if they were needed. At the end of the day they counted trays, bottles of milk, those who paid and those who did not. A group of boys helped unload the food trucks. They were: Duane Sumler, Timothy Cummings, Jimmy Dove, Dionne Pryor, Jackie McLaughlin, John Lemons, William Chambers, Randy Jefferson, John Gleba, Keith Parker and Milton Jefferson. Mrs. Chessir said, “I like the business end, bookkeeping and student involvement.” [. f During the summer, custodian Bill Sumler mows the lawn. Installing a new fan. Coy Aylett does one of his many tasks. 82 People In Mrs. Neva Byrd's room. Johnny Morrison sweeps the floor. The lunchroom workers are Mrs. Lillie Mae Sillivan. Mrs. Alicia Chesshir. Mrs. Martha Barron. Mrs. Edna Wagner. Mrs. Bobby Sipes. Mrs. Verna Jamison, Mr Arnold Hubble and Mrs. Jackie Murphy. Maintenance 83 Inside Student Council Honor Society Library Club Chess Club .. FHA, FFA, FBLA French Club Drama Club Cheerleaders ..... Band ............. Tattler .......... Yearbook ......... 86 88 90 92 94 96 100 102 After posing for their yearbook picture, auxiliary members return to the band hall to change into street clothes. 84 Organlzations Presenting a home economics award to senior Rhonda Wilkins Is FHA sponsor Mrs Deb Tackett. FHA offered students a chance to learn about housekeeping, budgets, child development, and cooking. attler . . . Mardi Gras . . . cookie sales . . . band . ., Quill and Scroll . . . FHA . . . cattle shows . . . Miss Nashville High . . . FBLA. Getting involved. For the student who expected to just come to school, go to class, learn something, and go home, a rude awakening was at hand. NHS offered many clubs and organizations to keep the students busy. For the international set there was French Club. Business types flocked to FBLA. Honor Society and Chess Club provided an outlet for the intellectuals. The farmers and wives of tomorrow are now in the FFA and FHA. Band and Drama Club was filled with Nashville’s artistic folks. All of these provided a chance to have fun while preparing for the future, or expressing themselves. Good food and fun initiations is a good description of Mardi Gras. Learning the fundamentals of the business world was provided by a trip to the Arkansas College of Technology. Selling cookies helped to keep the Honor Society afloat, while chess tournaments provided friendly competition. Cattle shows and fashion shows exhibited the results of many hours of work. Concerts and marching and the play “Tom Sawyer” showed the talents of many students. The fun, the learning, and the experiences helped break the monotony of school and to balance the fun and the work. ) J What do you expect? Organizatfons 85 I he mixed breed Serving honorably At the fall National Honor Society Installation, Mrs. Becky Steel speaks to the inductees. As the students order their food, David Hicks tries to remember what they want. 86 Organliatlons The year began for the Honor Society and the Student Council by the members having many projects to look forward to. The Honor Society picked up cans and gave them to the Howard County Heritage Club to sell. The HCHC used the money to help with the expenses of the Howard County Museum. The Student Council sold carnations for Valentines Day and the members delivered them that morning. “This year’s Student Council members have been delightful to work with. Most of the time each member tried to carry their share of the load,” stated Mrs. Bernie Heliums, sponsor. The talent show and the Peace Day rally held at the school were funded by the Student Council. The Student Council ran the concession stand as a main fund raiser. The new benches were put in the courtyard by the Student Council as a service to the students. The president, vice president and the secretary were elected by the student body. The five representatives were elected from each class. To be a candidate, the students must have a C average or above, then candidate must be approved by the serving Student Council. And last the candidates must have an evaluation from each of their classroom teachers. The Honor Society began their new year by recognizing the students who had achieved in academics if they measured in other desirable qualities. The major fund raiser of the Honor Society was selling cookies during the lunch hour from time to time, a service to the students, as well as a fund raiser for the club. The money the chapter made was used to pay its expenses such as installation costs and convention delegate fees. The organization had made memorial gifts, gifts to help with civic projects and to help fund some school activities. Donnie Parrish said, “It’s a great feeling to be in the Honor Society. Everyone involved in it is nice and always willing to help you with a problem.” F-? 1 vim While Kelly Dildy and Deborah Swann pick up cans. Mrs. Neva Byrd looks on. The members of the Honor Society Include: (front) Lori Aylett, Marti Hood. Deborah Swann. Lisa Cassaday and Debra McCrary: (second) Andrea Young. Kelly Dildy, Sharia Robertson. Sherry Venable and Dawn Mason; (back) Fred Holston. Billy Hockaday, Doug McCrary. Donnie Parrish. Brian Ches-shir and Terry Bissell. 'V f� The members of the Student Council Include (front) Marti Hood. Dawn Mason. Jodee Ayres. Lori Aylett. Kristie Hudson. Rhonda Spigner and Marlene Kirby; (back) Leslie Watson. David Hicks. Billy Dawson and Angie Clements At the talent show. Andy Wesson dances as the other contestants look on. Preparing for a campus project. Honor Society members Bryan Chesshir and Deborah Swann shovel gravel out of the courtyard. Student Council Honor Society 87 ■■■ Skill and service Anything but dull The Chess Club Includes: (front row) Lynnea Reaves, Dede Elder, Donna Rowe, Christy Henley. Kristine Kup-prione and Queen Thu Lan Tran; (second row) David Harding, Wil Tollett, Roger Chambers, Ricky Coppola, Akihiro Tanaka, Jay Graham, Steven Boozer and John Bradford; (back row) Robert Tucker, Billy Wakefield, Alan Pinkerton, Jeff Corley, Billy Hockaday. King Paul Clingan, Richard Hughes, Greg Conley, Mike Morrow, Mark Ashford and Russ Nivens. As he opens his milk, Senior Ricky Coppola studies his next move. The Library and Chess Clubs began their year by enrolling new members. Each club had its own dues which were used in some way to help the school or the organization itself. Either way the students benefitted from this. The Library Club’s year was not dull. There were all kinds of activities going on. During the ffqjtball season they sold pompons and later on in November they presented Rocky III. Quite a bit of money was made from these fundraisers, and according to sophomore student representative Eric Webb the money was used to “buy more microfiche, books, equipment, etc.” The club had other uses for the money also. They had a Christmas luncheon and a spring luncheon, because the club was unable to attend the Arkansas Student Librarians Association Convention. Mrs. Virginia Davis, Sponsor, said, “The club has worked hard to raise funds to buy materials or services for the library. They deserve to be commended for their efforts.” The Chess Club didn't have a dull year either. They bought new chess boards, according to King Paul Clingan. Members met in Mr. Charles Carozza's room or in Mrs. Dena Horn’s room to improve their skills or learn to play. Being in the Chess Club had its advantages on those cold and rainy days. They had a chess tournament in the spring in which participants were classified according to their abilities. Prizes were given to each winner. Coach Carozza commented, “The members seem to have a good time playing chess. This club is for the enjoyment of its members,” and added, “they have not competed as yet with other schools. During the lunch hour Russ Nivens and Jeff Corley engage in a game of chess as Akihiro Tanaka watches 88 Organizations The Christmas luncheon for the Library Club provides time to visit for Debbi Acord and Lisa Cassady Members of the Library Club include: (front row) Assistant Reporter Tommy Beene. Reporter Debbi Acord. President Becca Lemons. Secretary Treasurer Lisa Cassady. Vice President Sherry Clayton. Historian Scott Copeland and Sophomore Student Representative Eric Webb; (second row) Tracy Hardin. Paula McDaniel. Gwen Souder. Thu Lan Tran. Jennifer Young. Patta Henderson. Stacy Hardin. Teresa Grundy. Nadine Johnson and Lisa Smith; (third row) Judi Wallace. Rhonda Wilkins. Marybeth Lucas. Shela Hartsell, Stacy White. Susan Wildbur, Sarah Duckett and Bonnie Morrison, (back row) Becky Sillivan. Senior Student Representative Sherry Venable. Kim Johnson, Carol Ann Clark. Junior Student Representative Lenee Holloway. Debbi Jones and Sue Beth Crawford. At a meeting Mrs Virginia Davis answers a question. At the Library Club Christmas luncheon. Mrs. Virginia Davis, sponsor, supervises the buffet Library and Chess 89 Juniors Jim Bob Hockaday and Joe Paul Tomerlin show a bull at the fair. Bui Iding, making and working Looking to the future resses, typing and welding were things done by the Future Business Leaders of America, Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America. Students had the option of joining these clubs if they planned on doing something with these subjects in the future. Among the FBLA’s projects was selling candy and caps to raise money for the March of Dimes. The members also went to Southern Arkansas University for the Fourth Annual Fall District Conference. Sophomore Tammie O’Bryant said, “FBLA offers the students and myself a chance to learn the business life outlook.” Senior Teresa Grundy said, ‘‘I am a future leader of tomorrow.” The FHA club this year in foods and child development learned how to prepare lunches and how to take care of children. Clothing and Housing classes went to Old Washington, Ark. and toured all the old houses on the tour; they also made different clothing. All the FHA members went to a Federation meeting held in Texarkana. As sophomore Marilyn Ackley said about FHA, ‘it’s interesting to learn about kids and when you have them you will know what to do. Also, when I get married I’ll be able to cook.” FFA classes taught by Mr. Larry Craver were animal science, forestry, poultry, and ag mechanics. Mr. Craver said, ‘‘The most things I like about teaching is the kids.” Sophomore Tim Ray said this about FFA, ‘‘I like working in the shop, showing cattle in the fair, going to judging contests, and learning how to make plans to build buildings.” Students in these clubs said they really enjoyed them, because they got to do different things. [ - FHA members Include (front row): Carolyn Scoggins, Nadine Johnson, Juanita Scoggins. Mary Beth Lucas, Tammy Keaster and sponsor Mrs. Deb Tackett; (second row) Pam Turbeville, Pam Scott, Paula McDaniel, Kim Skaggs, Brtdgett Bailey, Kim Lemons. Rhonda Wilkins. Debra McCrary; (third row) Kim Johnson, Reginna Powell, Cindy Franks, Michelle Lebon, Joanne Rowe, Julie Foltz, Deadra Crisp, Sue Beth Crawford and Marlene Kirby; (fourth row) Lynnea Reaves, Teresa Brewer, Susan Wildbur, Tracy Hardin. Carol Ann Clark, Stacy White, Teresa Boozer, Stacy Hardin, Patta Henderson and Cathy Goodson; (fifth row) Sarah Duckett, Lori Jacobs, Renee Beavert, Deanna Waddle, Connie Richardson. Linda Hardin and Ann Sanders; (back row) Susan Baker. Patty Green, Caroline Jamison, Cleo McCorkle and Dina Jones. During the lunch hour In FFA, Skipper Davis and many others enjoy playing with stompers. 90 Organizations FFA members Include (front row): Richard Hughes. Davln Piaster, Stan Hockaday, Jim Bob Hockaday. Joe Paul Tomerlln, Eric Wakefield, Scotty Floyd, Alan Wakefield. Pat Lamb, Jimmy Miller, Clay Hartsell and Sponsor Mr Larry Craver; (second row) Shane Bagley, Gary Hughes. Jimmy Gilbert, Terry Barnes. Steve Young. Greg Furr, Clay Starr, Joe Lewis. Matt Van Horn, Steven Furr, Grant Williams and Jimbo Jackson; (third row) Vincent Marshall. Richard Smithson, Tim Freel, Shane Lockeby, David Harding. Chip Kemp, Steve Nation, Terry Bissell. Scott Hatfield, Danny Scott and Donnie Parrish; (fourth row) Russ Nivens. Skipper Davis, Randy Lewis, Steve Chesshlr. Randy Hughes, Dale Patrick, Kevin Robinson. Andy Wesson. Spencer Whitmore. Eundra Boles, Nadine Johnson, Stanley Melson and Tim Freel; (fifth row) Steven Stone, Dennis Fuggitt. Roger Chambers, Todd Castleman. Jeff Carver, Steven Jamison. David Smith, Milton Jefferson, Michael Benson. Willie Ewing and Wade Ray; (sixth row) Fred Holston. Ray Green. Donnie Willis, Allen Arnold. Mark Ashford. David Raulerson, Paul McGinnis. Monty Parker. Tan Marshall. Eric Wynn. Clint Taylor, and Larry Williams; (back row) Brent Morphew, Mike Brown. Tim Ray, Jes Witherspoon, Denvil Brown. Mark Parrish, Charlie Littlefield, Kevin Wilkins, Teresa Cas-sady, Terry Rogers, Kirk Dunson, Eugene Davis and Mike Radebaugh FBLA members Include (front row) Mary Beth Lucas, Kristi Hudson. Teresa Grundy. Rhonda Wilkins, Cleo McCorkle. Patta Henderson. Amy Beavert, Patty Green. Deadra Crisp. Julie Foltz. Tammy Keaster, Lori Smith, Theresa Flemlster, Becky Sillivan; (second row) Tammie O’Bryant, sponsor Mrs. Relda Aylett, Nyla Roberts. Lisa Smith, Melissa Fatheree, Christine Kupprion. Terry Bissell. Connie Richardson. Allen McKee. Deanna Waddle. Cristie Hobbs, Leann Musgrave. Kim Lovells. Lori Jacobs. Rhonda Spigner. Wayne Toliver. Mark Ashford. Scott Copeland. Fred Holston. Sherry Venable. Billy Hockaday. Caroline Jamison. Brent Chalker, Ann Sanders and Bryan Chessir Senior Linda Hardin was named FFA dream girl. She was presented flowers by Steve Chesshir and Shane Lockaby. FFA. FHA. FBLA 91 At the Mardi Gras party. Andrea Young serves the salad dressing to Renee Beavert while Debra McCrary sits down and Judi Wallace serves herself salad. The French and Drama clubs were creative outlets for students who wanted to join other organizations besides band or athletics. The French Club had monthly meetings, sometimes at a student’s house and other times at Mrs. Neva Byrd’s house. During the meetings, Mrs. Byrd taught the students about French culture. Lori Aylett was the president; Dawn Mason, vice president; and Marti Hood, secretary-treasurer. Members of the French Club sold cookies on Thursday every other month to cover the expenses for Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras party was in the Immanuel Baptist Church. At Mardi Gras the new French Club Before a dresa rehearsal. Phillis Honea, assistant manager to the play, puts make up on Robert Kenney, and Mrs. Helen Simpson, makeup coordinator. puts make up on Tammy O’Bryant. 92 Organizations Le drame et le francais Acting and speaking members were inducted. Everyone wore unique costumes. Prizes were given to the members with the best costumes. Leann Musgrave won first place with her grape costume; Jay Graham won second being a french fry; and Lynnea Reaves won third being Marie Antoinette. Lori Aylett said, “We had the best costumes and good food at Mardi Gras.” “The Drama Club members sold doughnuts and presented a play to raise money to be able to go to a dinner theater this spring,” Trisha Henry said. The Drama Club lost a lot of money during the day they were supposed to present “Tom Sawyer” for elementary school. The students were in the hall and could not go to the play because of a storm warning. The play was presented in the Elementary Auditorium on March 4. “It went very well,” said Doreen Dowdy. “Working with all the people was fun.” The actors and actresses practiced two and a half weeks for the play. After the play they had a cast party. Teresa Boozer received a trophy for the best actress, and Jeff Witherspoon received one for being the most improved actor. The president was Ricky Coppola; vice-president, Wayne Toliver; secretary, Teresa Boozer; and treasurer. Susan Wilbur. |T7 Waiting for the party to begin. Judi Wallace watches Mrs Neva Byrd prepare the food Drama Club members include: (front row) Mrs. Karen Hughes, Ricky Coppola. Wayne Toliver. Teresa Boozer. Susan Wildbur and Tracy Hardin; (second row) Tammie O’Bryant. Stacy Har din. Trisha Henry. Christine Kupprlon, Joe Paul Tomerlin. Steven Boozer. Doreen Dowdy. Teresa Gleba and Pricilla Newton; (third row) Tommy Beene. Kuper Kreul, John Bradford. David Martin. Carol Clark, Scott Copeland. Robert Keeney and Donna Rowe French Club members Include: (front row) Cindy Myers. Jennifer Young. Judi Wallace. Susan Wildbur. Thu-Lan Tran, Patta Henderson. Renee Beavert, Lori Aylett, Leann Musgrave and Marti Hood; (second row) Donna Rowe. Marilyn Ackley. Dede Elder, Valerie Crawford. Carol Clark. Wayne Toliver. Jodee Ayres. Kelly Dildy. Dawn Mason and Andrea Young; (third row) Stephen Rose. David Bretz. Wil Tol-lett. Bill Wakefield. Jay Graham. Lynnea Reaves. David Harding and Debra McCrary. At play practice Daryl Peak. Susan Wildbur, Teresa Boozer, and Jeff Witherspoon rehearse “Tom Sawyer. French and Drama Club 93 Take it away Cheering, jumping, tumbling At the home basketball game against Lakeside. Amy Beavert, Tracy Barnes, and Kristie Hudson cheer. The cheerleaders prepare the first home game run-through poster during summer practice. Cheerleading looked like fun. It was, but many people didn’t realize that there was a lot of hard work that went along with the fun. One week after the girls were selected as cheerleaders, they started selling ads for football programs. June 8 they started practicing for National Cheerleaders Association camp at DeQueen. They ran two miles, learned cheers and routines, and practiced every day until June 21, the day they headed toward DeQueen to compete and learn with 15 other cheerleading squads. During their week-long stay cheerleaders from Arkansas State University and Memphis State University, NCA, taught them new cheers, routines, and chants from 8:30 a.m. - 12 noon. From 1 p.m. • 3 p.m., they competed. They won the “Superior Award’’ every day, the “Award of Excellence, and the spirit stick from the instructors. They won an NCA megaphone from the other cheerleaders who chose them as the all-around group of cheerleaders. After camp they met every Tuesday to paint run-through posters. They started practicing every day one week before school started from 8:30 a.m. -12 noon to 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. During the football season, they decorated lockers and for the state playoffs, made cookies and doughnuts for the football team’s breakfast. They also held the football and spring sports banquets. As soon as football season ended, basketball began with more work ahead of them. Besides their good technique, unity, friendliness, cooperation, leadership and sportsmanship, their strongest areas were the jumps and gymnastics. At the games they were filled with excitement. “It’s exciting to do your best to lead the school spirit,” junior Rhonda Hubbard said. “The highlights were winning 7AA West District Championship and winning the ‘Award of Excellence’ at camp,” said senior Deanna Waddle, j At the football banquet, the cheerleaders present a gift to Mrs. Anita Stuckey, their sponsor 94 Organizations Cheerleaders include: Tracy Barnes, Renee Beavert. Amy Beavert, Deanna Waddle, Rhonda Hubbard, Patty Green and Kristie Hudson Cheering for the Scrappers. Kristie Hudson helps her team. Cheerleaders 95 The band includes: Drum majorette Dawn Mason (from left, counter clockwise) Donna Rowe, Dede Elder. Mary Beth Lucas. Dede Wetherford, Marilyn Rose, Geneen Souder, Jeff Bissell. Eric Wood, Tami Mitchel, Jim Robinson, Stacy Reed, Stephen Rose, Wil Tollett, Angie Clements, Stacy Hardin. Tammy Croy, Susan Wildbur, Susan Baker, Nyla Roberts. Lisa Tolleson, Carol Ann Clark. Kim West-fall. Eddy Lyons. Kathy Newton. Lori Aylett, Trina Jackson, Tracy Hardin. David Bretz, Greg Nunley. Darryl Peak, Mark Parrish, Linda Osborn. Marti Lyons. Paula McDaniel, Christy Henley, Melissa Marshall, Toyia Ray, Theresa Mitchell, Patti Sumler, Lisa Smith; (second row) Lynnea Reaves. John Bradford, Darry Persley, Earl Lemons. Tommy Morrow, (third row) Tommy Beene, John Lemons and Tim Shan-kies. The band's auxiliary lines Include: drum majorette Dawn Mason (first row) rifle captain Eddy Lyons, majorette captain Tammy Croy, Angie Clements, Susan Baker, Lisa Toleson, Lori Aylett; (second row) Stacy Hardin. Susan Wildbur, flag captain Nyla Roberts, Carol Ann Clark, Kim Westfall, Kathy Newton, Trina Jackson and Tracy Hardin, (not pictured, Scotty Copeland) The band strikes up another fight song to encourage the Scrappers. 96 Organlzations What do you expect? Music just tickles them pink With an experienced group of musicians and some new designs, the band took the field with an attitude of pride. They had to prove to Nashville and the rest of Arkansas what kind of band they really were — a Scrapper Band! A month before school opened, Mr. Thomas Allison, band director, had the band report to the band hall. There they brushed up on some of the “oldies, but goodies and worked out their new marching tunes such as “Macarena,” “He’s so Shy, and El Gato Triste.” They then reviewed how to march (because some forgot how over the summer) and started learning their halftime show. On the field the band started off in a mustache formation, which other directors praised because Mr. Allison “had originality.” The mustache collapsed to form several minor arcs, and the rest of the show was based around the mustache design. When homecoming arrived the band did a special halftime performance with the feature tune being the theme from “The Pink Panther.” The auxiliary lines got together, along with the help of Barbara Pope, and put together a chorus line routine in which the girls put on pink ears and tails while the guys acted as the inspector. Afterwards the band used this routine regularly to change the performances. On Oct. 23, the band went to the Henderson Marching Contest. Mr. Allison commented. “Without a doubt it is the hardest competition in the state. The band had a few minor problems, but it was the best performance of the year. Their rating of ‘excellent’ is an indication of their hard work.” A week later the band went to the Ashdown marching contest and received another “excellent” rating. Mr. Allison said that the band’s performance was not as good as it could have been, but because of their rating at this competition, the band received excellent divisions for three consecutive years. To finish off the football season, the band went to all the state playoffs. Even during the stormy Oak Grove game, five brass players stood out in the rain playing fight songs to encourage the Scrappers. After hanging up their uniforms, the band entered immediately into concert season. They put away all the fight songs and dragged out the classical pieces. They mainly worked on Christmas music until Dec. 19, when they presented their yearly holiday concert. The band played pieces ranging from “Do You Hear What I Hear?” to “Deck the Halls.” Their performance was a big success. After the holiday break, the band was at it again working up music to present to judges at the Region Band Festival on March 25 at Mena. They received a rating of “good.” Mr. Allison said, “Although we did some of the finest playing in years, the intonation kept us from receiving an ‘excellent’ rating.” For the rest of the year the band relaxed and worked on music for their spring concert, which was presented on May 15. They played “Henderson Field,” “Deep River Suite,” “Highlights from the King and I” and for a grand finale “The Blue and the Gray.” For this performance the band received a standing ovation. The band finished their year (coni, on p. 98.) During the summer practices, the band works on their opening move. Contest Rs suits HSU Ashdown Bond 2 Drum Major 2 Msjorsttss 2 Rlflas 1 Rags 1 Parcuss on 2 Music tickles pink Concentrating on her music, Lori Aylett plays in the 4-States Band concert. Walking off stage after the 4-States Band concert. Dawn Mason receives her patch from Hope’s band director Robert Hessey. by playing in the ’83 graduation ceremony. Although the band as a whole did an “excellent” job, there were a few musicians who stood out for their accomplishments. Such were Lori Aylett and Dawn Mason, who were selected by the 4-States Bandmasters’ Association to be part of the 4-States Honor Bands Jan. 7-8. Lori (first band, sixth chair) and Dawn (second band, seventh chair) traveled to Texarkana to be part of these bands. They were chosen from the states of Arkansas, Texas, Oklahoma and Louisana. Lori and Dawn, along with David Bretz, Stephen Rose and Dede Elder, made the All-Region bands. They went to Ashdown Jan. 28-29 to participate in a workshop. Lori (first band, sixth chair), Dawn (first band, twenty-third chair), David (second band, first chair), Stephen (second band, third chair), and Dede (fourth alternate) all said they Guest speaker Eddy Epperson discusses the band’s future during banquet. learned many different things and enjoyed being part of the honor group. Because of Lori’s high seating in the regional band, she was eligible to try out for All-State. She attended the tryouts in February and made fourth chair, the first time in more than 15 years that anyone from Nashville had made All-State. On Feb. 18 the band attended the second annual banquet sponsored by the band boosters. The theme was “The year of the Pink Panther,” and everything in the cafeteria was covered in pink. The guest speaker was Mr. Eddy Epperson. During the banquet, booster club President George Rose told the band and parents about their new band bus and said, “The Hope band has their rainbow, but the Scrapper band has their bus.” Mr. Allison then presented the trophies from the year to drum majorette Dawn Mason. The director offered positive comments on the year and spoke of promising years for the future. 98 Organlzatiom Bassoonist Eddy Lyons plays his solo in The Blue and the Gray.” Flute player Christy Henley reads her music carefully In preparation for the spring concert. , Allls°n pre Mr. Thom !toJn ««h ,h con,eS’ . ,h, band During °ne ? Thomas many r«h«ar 1 band � for tba « « concart ,nd 99 on th€ Barrel of monkeys Enjoyable experiences abound The Tattler staff includes (front) Mr John Robert Schlrmer. Kelly Wade. Wll Tollett, Leann Musgrave. Tammle O'Bryant. Judi Wallace, Fred Holston. Jennifer Young, Cindy Myers. Candy Arnold, Pam Puryear, Jodee Ayres, (back) Tommy Beene, Paul Clingan, Eddy Lyons, Stephen Rose and Billy Wakefield. Productivity in the journalism classes, whether it was yearbook or newspaper, ranged from one extreme to the other. One day adviser Mr. John Robert Schirmer’s room was buzzing with frantic activity; the next day students might have been staring zombielike into space. Another day production was halted completely by an attack of hysterical giggles. On the most frantic days students usually had deadlines to meet. Tattler editor Fred Holston said his most memorable experiences working on the newspaper staff were “trying to meet deadlines when we knew it was impossible, but we made it anyway.” These were also the times when staffers learned that blood, sweat, and tears not always pertained to the gridiron. Scrapper staffer Lori Aylett said, “Often we felt like meeting deadlines was a fourth-down and 20 yards to go situation. Coach Schirmer advised us to punt.” Part of reporter Tammle O’Bryant’t job It Interviewing students Ricky Coppola and Marilyn Ackley. Yearbook staffers work diligently Into the summer to meet their final deadline Lenee McKinnon agreed that the hardest thing about working on the yearbook was “meeting deadlines when you have a lot of other things to do.” Tattler staffers enjoyed a year of success. Judi Wallace said, “I enjoyed the recognition and knowing I’ve done some good for my school.” Recognition came from the annual Arkansas High School Press Association convention in Little Rock. The Tattler received awards in 13 out of 14 categories. Jodee Ayres received a Superior certificate for a news photograph. Those earning Excellent certificates included Tam-mie O’Bryant, interview; Kelly Wade, report of a speech; Fred Holston, editorial; Jodee Ayres, feature photo; and Jennifer Young, artwork. Those receiving honorable mention certificates were Paul Clingan, sports news, sports column, and review; Cleo McCorkle, advertising and news story; Judi Wallace, feature story; Fred Holston and Jennifer Young, service to school and community. Fred was also named Editor of the Year and the Tattler captured an Excellent award for general excellence. When asked to relate some of his most enjoyable experiences working on the Tattler, Billy Wakefield said, “What enjoyable experiences?” He thought about it for a while and then wryly said, Give me a hint ... No, really, paste-ups were fun.” Members of the yearbook had a more trying year, but it was enjoyable as well. Editor Eddy Lyons said, “We had a lot of problems, but I enjoyed working with everybody. Lori commented that she had a good time running up various bills and writing thank you notes and getting other people to do my layouts for me.” But typing copy produced many groans, “ut-ohs” and “whoopsies.” After another frustrating typing error, “Coach” Schirmer admonished, “That’s the second (corn, on p. 103.) 100 Organizations Publications 101 Barrel of monkeys (Com.) time we've fumbled on the goal-line, Aylett. Now it’s first and 99. We’ll add that to your bill.” Lori snarled, “I give up! Y’all are stifling my creative typing abilities.” Stephen Rose remembered, “Some of the year was funny, with goof-ups like printing a color section in black and white.” Photographers experienced their own special problems including ruined film, fogged paper, burnt-out enlarger bulbs (because someone left the enlarger on all weekend, right, Stephen?), chemicals spilled in the electrical outlet (“Jodee, is smoke supposed to come out of the plug-in?” “No, Cindy, I don’t think so.”) Sports photographers braved the hazards of rampaging jocks, and often found themselves unwilling participants in a football game. Jennifer Younq complained of spilling chemicals on her pants, and “after spending two months trying to grow fingernails, I chopped them off in the darkroom on the paper cutter!” Despite the difficulties, the Scrapper staff captured awards in 10 out of 10 categories at the AHSPA convention in April. Superior honors went to Jodee Ayres for student life copy; Candy Arnold, sports layout and sports photo; Lori Aylett, student life layout; Stephen Rose, feature photo; and Lisa Smith, advertising layout. Those receiving Excellent included Lenee McKinnon, academic copy; Candy Arnold, sports copy; Jennifer Young, academic layout; and Fred Holston, academic photo. The Scrapper received Superior, the highest award, for overall general excellence. Thu-Lan Tran said, “The yearbook staff was fun, but time-consuming.” Those working on the paper often spent long hours at the Nashville News office readying the Tattler for printing and worked at night for paste-ups. Yearbook staffers remained dur- ing vacation to meet their June deadline, and after-school hours were a must. Both publications required students to roam the community hoping to sell ads, and the journalism department sponsored the fifth annual Miss NHS pageant. Time-consuming, nerve-wracking, death-defying (?), but fun was how journalism students described their classes. — And Mr. Schirmer was always there with precious advice: “You can’t bleed a group shot off the page • • 177 While awaiting the announcement of more awards, members of the yearbook staff enjoy the meal at the AHSPA banquet. The Scrapper staff includes (front) Mr John Robert Schirmer, Candy Arnold. Lori Aylett, Jennifer Young. Lisa Smith. Thu-Lan Tran, Jodee Ayres. Cindy Myers. Pam Puryear, (back) Scott Copeland, Tommy Beene, Stephen Rose and Eddy Lyons. Publications 103 Inside Football ........................ 106 Boys' Basketball ................ 112 Gris' Basketball ................ 116 Boys Track ..................... 120 Gris' Track ..................... 124 Baseball ........................ 126 Golf Tennis ..................... 128 Banquets ........................ 130 Segrests ........................ 132 Sophomore track member Marcia Lieven clears the hurdle at the district track meet at Prescott. 104 Sports Senior Scrapper Eric Clardy is high in the air after taking the ball up for two against Gordon, as junior Jimmy Archer and senior Johnny Johnson await the result of the shot. (Photo by the Nashville News) Sports: expect? Basketball ... coaches ... tournaments ... track ... football ... teamwork . . . playoffs ... awards ... tennis. What do people around the state expect when they read of Nashville in the sports section of their newspapers? To many Arkansans NHS is just another participator in sports. But to the people of Nashville, it is a proud moment to point to their name in the type. Not many schools could claim to have been in state playoffs for five straight years, or for being state-semifinalists three of those years. Not many schools could claim a state track championship or a 50-year-old record in the long jump broken by one of their members. Not many schools could claim the pride in their sports that Nashville had. In all the sports, only NHS could claim Scrapper Spirit. 1—-j Students and cheerleaders hold the run-through poster tight as the Scrappers take on Prescott for the district finals. Sports 105 No state title,but... Flat out district champs What was expected of football? Lots of surprises, definitely. For the first time, the Scrappers stayed in the top five in the AA rankings from the fourth game of the season until the final poll in December. Another surprise was winning the district title and making it to the state semifinals. “It was a tremendous and surprising year. I thought the '82 Scrappers played up to their ability and above some of their own abilitites,” was how Coach Gary Segrest summed up the year. Coach Charles Car022a said, “All the players worked real hard and kept a good attitude, and that is one reason we had such a great season.” After the Scrappers found out their biggest faults and corrected them in the towel game, they took a big victory over the Dierks Outlaws by a score of 28-7. The Outlaws scored the first touchdown, but that didn’t fa2e the Scrappers because in the second quarter Adrian Williams pulled the rabbit out of the hat and scored. Mike Morrow’s PAT was good and the score was tied, 7-7. Johnny Johnson scored the second touchdown to make the score 14-7. When the Scrappers came out in the third quarter, Johnson’s 47-yard pass to Eric Clardy was complete, giving the Scrappers six more points and a 21-7 lead. Picking up a fumble in the fourth quarter, Earmon Anderson added the final touchdown for the night. After their success in beating Dierks the team faced the AAA Magnolia Panthers. At half time the score was 0-0, but in the third quarter the Panthers scored their first touchdown to take a 6-0 lead. Panther halfback Donald Grisson made two touchdowns in the fourth quarter, leading to a final score of 21-0. An old rival, the DeQueen Leopards, came to town September 17 for the first inter-conference game. Fans wondered if the Leopards were going to break the four-game Scrapper winning streak after they scored the first touchdown, but Johnson made a comeback by scoring the first six and Morrow’s PAT was good, giving the Scrappers a 7-6 lead. Outstanding teamwork by Vincent Marshall, who caused the Leopard quarterback to fumble, and Williams, who recovered, made the second touchdown possible. Just three plays later Johnson threw the touchdown pass to Earmon Anderson. Morrow added the PAT, which made the score 14-6.(cont. on p. 109) Earmon Anderson tackles a Gurdon Ready before the other teammates, Go Devil to help boost a district Scott Hatfield prepares to center the victory. ball at Magnolia. 106 Sports Scrapper Defenders Clint Bedwell (14). and Marvin Johnson (55). tackle a Badger, while Vincent Marshall (31), Eric Clardy (83). and Richard Smiths on (10) prepare to make the pile up. Center Scott Hatfield and tackle Michael Benson bring down two Hope Bobcats to prevent a touchdown. Football 107 On this play Richard Smithson moves in to tackle the Magnolia runningback. Congratulating Michael Benson for a good defensive play, Billy Dawson shakes his hand while Carl Preston looks on. Breaking away from a Blue-Devil, Earmon Anderson heads for a touchdown. On a soggy field, Johnny Johnson (1) gets the ball off under a lot of pressure. (Compliments of the Nash ville News.) 108 Sports Gaining yardage around the left edge, Dionne Pryor gets tackled by a Dierks Outlaw Flat out district champs com.) Marvin Johnson intercepted a pass and ran the ball back to the DeQueen 12-yard line. Just two plays later Williams ran the ball into the end-zone for a touchdown, giving the Scrappers a 21-6 lead in the first half. The final score of the night belonged to running back C. W. Walker, who ran 14 yards for the touchdown, making the final 28-6. A lot of credit went to Clint Bedwell, who made two interceptions during the game, and Marvin Johnson and Carl Preston, who each intercepted a pass. Another conference game followed, which was against Gurdon. Nashville marched to the Gurdon one-yard line but couldn’t score. With Walker running for five yards, Nashville put together a 69-yard scoring drive ending with Williams taking the ball into the endzone from the one-yard line to take the lead, 7-0. Morrow kicked a 24-yard field goal to make the score 10-0 for Nashville. With 2:10 remaining in the third quarter, Walker made the final touchdown and Morrow’s PAT was good to give the Scrappers a 17-0 victory. A rainy night was how the Homecoming game against Horatio could have been described. Although the royalty was drenched, they didn’t seem to mind sitting in the rain for a 42-8 win, the biggest margin of victory the entire season. The second loss of the season came on October 15, when the Scrappers traveled to Fairview, another triple A school. Although the Scrappers lost 17-10, Johnson had an outstanding right offensively, netting 146-yards on the ground and 67 in the air. Late in the first half. Morrow’s 24-yard field goal was good. Early in the second half, Johnson made a 60-yard touchdown by running down the sidelines. Morrow added the PAT which helped contribute to the 10 points for Nashville. The most important game of the regular season for the Scrappers came against Prescott, because it determined the district championship. The Curly-Wolves had defeated the Scrappers for the last three years, either tying them for the championship or taking it, but this was a change. Although the Curly-Wolves had one of the hottest defenses in the conference, they couldn’t keep the Scrappers from scoring. With 11:39 remaining in the second quarter, Johnson couldn’t find any receivers on third and 15. He was forced to run the ball and escape would-be tacklers at the 20, 15, and 10-yard lines to score what became the winning touchdown. In the third quarter Nashville and Prescott battled out yardage but both teams were unable to score. With 6:21 remaining in the fourth quarter, Prescott came close to scoring, but were held by the stingy Orange Crush defense. On third and four, juniors Randy Jefferson and Earmon Anderson concentrated on the onslaught of the Wolves’ offensive line to attack Todd Harvey for a six-yard loss. Because of a bad snap and the pressure of the Scrappers' defensive line, the Curly Wolves missed a field goal with 6:21 left in the game, preserving the 7-0 score. After a bad luck streak against triple A schools the Scrappers came back and beat the Ashdown Panthers 21-0. The Scrapper defense was tough throughout the night. Nashville allowed the Panthers 51 yards in the air and 124 yards on the ground. With the state playoffs one week away, the Scrappers had one regular season game left, which was against Hope. The Bobcats scored two touchdowns in the first half, and the Scrappers scored one, making the score 14-7 at the half. Clardy made the only touchdown of the evening for the Scrappers, while Bedwell tipped a misguided Bobcat pass for an interception. In the fourth quarter with 11:30 left, Bobcat Ricky Grisham scored the last touchdown of the night. The Bobcats left with a 21-7 victory over the Scrappers. Moving on to bigger things, on Nov. 12 the Scrappers advanced to state playoff action. Their first game was against Eudora, a 240-mile trip on a Trail ways bus. When the game began, Eudora had the ball, and Doug McCrary blocked a 35-yard field goal attempt. Then the Scrappers took the ball from their own 27-yard line and moved it 73 yards in 10 plays (continued on p 110) Football 109 Flat out district champs cont.) to take a 7-0 lead. Two of the key plays were made by Johnson and Walker, in which Johnson made a 19-yard run and Walker scored a four-yard touchdown. The next big play came when Marvin Johnson intercepted a pass at the Badgers’ 45-yard line and ran the ball 39 yards to the Eudora 6-yard line. Walker ran the six yards to score six and put the Scrappers ahead 13-0. Eudora then faced many penalties which aided the Orange Crush defense to another score. Because of a bad snap, the ball never left the ground, and the Scrappers were able to get on the Badgers’ six-yard line where Richard Smithson recovered a fumble. Then Walker carried the ball into the end-zone to score his third touchdown of the game. Johnson added the two-point conversion to give the Scrappers a 21-0 lead. The Badgers started the second half by recovering their on-side kick at the Scrappers’ 48-yard line. They marched down to the four-yard line, and Eudora's running back Russell Gentry ran from the I-formation and fumbled in the end-zone where Bedwell recovered for a touchback. Bedwell set up the last score by intercepting the ball from Eudora’s own 20 and ran it to the five-yard line. Johnson ran for the final touchdown, Morrow’s PAT was good, and the Scrappers won a 28-0 victory. After eliminating the Badgers from the competition, the Scrappers played the quarter-finals at home against Hughes. With brotherly efforts Blue-devils’ Andrew Nash caught Robert Nash’s pass and scored the Blue-Devils’ first touchdown. Their PAT was good, giving them a 7-0 lead. When Johnson’s pass to Anderson was complete, Anderson ran the ball into the endzone and scored to tie the game 7-7. Bryan Chesshir turned the ball game around when he recovered a fumble by the Blue-Devils’ fullback Ben Overton inside the Hughes 20-yard line. After a series of drives and passes, Walker broke loose and scored. Morrow’s PAT was blocked, but the Scrappers led 13-7. As the Scrappers fought for yardage, they scored their third touchdown late in the first half when Walker carried the ball nine times, including the touchdown run. Johnson ran the ball in for the two-point conversion and put the Scrappers ahead 21-7 at the half. The final score came for Nashville when the Blue-Devils fumbled the ball on their 25- yard line. Then Johnson’s pass to Anderson was complete for a touchdown, giving the Scrappers a 28-7 lead. Hughes still seemed determined to make a comeback and fought hard for their second touchdown. Mike Payne made the touchdown, but that wasn’t enough to beat the Scrappers and Nashville won 28-14. The saying was “could Nashville make it past the third round?” Well, evidently they couldn’t. With rain pouring down the Scrappers went to Oak Grove for the semifinals. In the early part of the first quarter Nashville failed to make two touchdowns and the Hornets’ Rock McCuin took advantage of that and scored. With 5:20 left in the third quarter, the Scrappers tied the game when Johnson’s pass was complete to Anderson. The next score for Nashville came when Morrow kicked a 26- yard field goal to give the Scrappers a 9-6 lead. The Scrapper detente stops Hope after a big yardage gain The Hornets received the kickoff following Nashville's score and marched 62 yards for the game-winning touchdown. Due to poor playing conditions on a soggy field and running back Rock McCuin, the Scrappers couldn’t come on top. McCuin scored, giving the Hornets a 14-9 victory. The Scrappers ended the season with a 6-3 overall record, and a 3-0 conference record, which gave them the district title and an 8-4 overall record. Several Scrappers made improvements during the season. Coach Carozza said, “Clint Bedwell has improved more in the last two years as a player. He has done that by hard work and desire to improve.” The year finished with the Rotary football banquet. McCrary and Johnson received the leading co-tacklers award. The MVP award went to Johnny Johnson. He had finished the year with a total of 1,635 yards. He finished his high school career with 3,501 yards as a two-year quarterback. Later in the year he signed with Southern Arkansas University to play wide receiver. u 110 Sport Trying to gain yardage Johnny Johnson dodges some Eudora defenders. During two-a-days Jim Bob Hock-aday and Scott Floyd welcome water to quench their thirst after a long work out. The 83 Scrapper include (front row) David Smith, David Martin. David Hlcka, Stephen Jamison, Mika Erby, Davln Plaster. Mlchaal Benson. Milton Jefferson, David Hughes. Carl Preston. Billy Wakefield, Wade Ray. Chip Kemp, manager Monty Parker, (second row) manager Larry Williamson. Billy Dawson. Eric Wynn. Dionne Pryor. David Copeland. Mike Sandford. John Coulter, Scott Floyd. Erie Wakefield. Brent Chalker. Jimmy Archer. Earmon Anderson. Adrian Williams. Vincent Marshall. Kevin Robinson. Spencer Whitmore, manager Pat Snodgrass, (third row) coach Tommy DeBlack, manager Steve Ross. C. W Walker. Darrell Jefferson. Randy Bradford. Mike Morrow. Richard Smithson. Tim Freel. Tony Lyons. Jim Bob Hockaday. Terry Barnes. Todd Hallmark. Roy Stockton. Steve Nation. Mark White, Randy Jefferson. Kupcr Kreul, Robert Tucker. Gary Dan Futreil. coach Charles Caroiza. Eundra Boles, coach Gary Segrcst. (fourth row) coach Bill Thigpen. Billy Hockaday. Scott Hatfield. Terry Bisscll. Bryan Chesshlr. Tom Morrow. Clint Bed well, Doug McCrary. Kevtn Chesshlr. Johnny Johnson. Allen McKee, Tommy Persley. Eric Clardy. Marvin Johnson Scrapper Scoreboard 28 Dierks 7 0 Magnolia 21 28 DeQueen 6 17 Gordon 0 42 Horatio 8 10 Fairview 17 7 • Prescott 0 21 Ashdown 0 7 Hope 21 21 Eudora 0 28 Hughes 14 9 • Oak Grove 14 •Conference ••State playoffs Overall 8-4 Conference 3-0 Coaches Bill Thigpen and Tom DeBlack watch the Scrappers wade their way to a soggy win against Horatio. Football 111 A short season Winning isn’t everything Although the Scrappers didn’t go to state or win district, they finished the year with a fairly good record of 17-8. This was the last year for Coach Bill Thigpen coaching the Scrapper team and the last year in AA-conference play. “We considered it a successful year although we didn’t win district,” said Coach Thigpen. The Scrappers' success began with the first game. The Scrappers took a 53-51 victory over Lakeside. Johnny Johnson had 24 points for the evening. Another success was winning the Saratoga Tournament. The Scrappers faced In the flrit round of the Saratoga Tournament Eric Clardy tries to get the ball to keep the Mineral Springs Hornets from scoring Senior Johnny Johnson blocks a Foreman Gator during a home game (Courtesy of the Nashville News.) 112 Sports Mineral Springs and took a 58-56 win. Eric Clardy was the high point man with 24 points. The second game was against Okolona whom the Scrappers beat 30-26. The third game of the tournament was against Saratoga when they took a six-point victory, 54-48. The Scrappers also participated in the Southern Arkansas University Tournament at Magnolia. They won 52-42 over Lewisville, but lost 66-43 to AAA Magnolia. Winning the first conference game 51-49 over defending state champs Gurdon seemed to put the Scrappers on the right foot for conference action, but a loss came when they faced Prescott. The Curley-Wolves took a narrow victory of 47-45. Playing DeQueen twice in a row, the Scrappers took two big victories over the Leopards. The first one was 56-38 with Johnson leading high point with 19 points. The second win on February 8 was 78-57. The second loss in conference action for Nashville went to Prescott again. The score was 61-55. Nashville led through the first half but couldn’t hold it in the second half. This put the Scrappers’ district record at 3-2. (cont. on p. 115) Battling over the ball, junior Earmon Anderson tries to get the ball from a Gator. (Courtesy of the Nashville News.) Catching Jimmy Archer's pass, Adrian Williams tries to run the clock against Lakeside Trying to break the tie In the game, Johnny Johnson wants to put two on the board. Boys' Basketball 113 Scrapper Scoreboard 53 Lakeside 51 56 Blevins 34 69 Lockesburg 44 49 Ashdown 61 52 • Lewisville 42 43 • Magnolia 66 61 Mineral Springs 54 36 Lakeside 26 39 Saratoga 48 58 • • Mineral Springs 56 58 Blevins 45 30 • • Okolona 26 49 Ashdown 69 54 • • Saratoga 48 52 Foreman 50 60 Saratoga 59 51 • • • Gurdon 49 45 • •• Prescott 47 56 ••• DeQueen 38 78 • •• DeQueen 57 55 ••• Prescott 61 42 • • • Gurdon 74 61 Lincoln 59 65 • ••• DeQueen 56 43 • • • • Prescott •SAU Tourney 48 • ‘Saratoga Tourney ••‘Conference ••••District Tourney 17-6 Overall record 5-4 Confaranca record Senior Scott Hatfield tries to keep a Leopard from scoring at home. Shooting the ball. Eric Clardy hopes for two against Gurdon. 114 Sports The Scrappers include: (front row) Spencer Whitmore, Eundra Boles. Johnny Johnson. Jimmy Archer. Darrell Jefferson, (second row) Marvin Johnson, Billy Dawson. L. D. May, Larry Williamson. Milton Jefferson, Adrian Williams, Eric Webb, (third row) Steve Ross mgr . Akihiro Tanaka. Randy Jefferson, Scott Hatfield Coach Bill Thigpen, Eric Clardy Earmon Anderson, Carl Preston. Mik« Morrow and Michael Benson Going up for two. Jimmy Archer tries to put two on the board against the Foreman Gators (Courtesy of Nashville News.) During a home game Coach Bill Thigpen gives the team a few pointers on offense. Winning (Cont.) A week later the Scrappers traveled to Gurdon and lost their third conference game 75-42. The Go-Devils took the lead in the first quarter and never gave up, dropping the Scrappers to 3-3 in conference play. To put the stick on the fire for district tournament action, the Scrappers took a 65-56 win over the DeQueen Leopards. On March 24 after their Monday night win, the Scrappers had a bad luck streak with Prescott in the district competition. The Curly-Wolves took a victory of 48-43, which knocked the Scrappers out of the tournament, and ended the season for the Scrappers. Junior Adrian Williams summed up the year, “The seniors had a fairly good season, but when the time came they just couldn’t put it together.” In March Johnny Johnson and Eric Clardy were two of the eight named All-District. Boys' Basketball 115 Memories and challenges A year of invaluable experience It was a year of invaluable experience for the Scrapperettes. For seniors it was a year of memories, and for the sophomores it was a year of new challenges. Starting off a new season and the last year in AA, the Scrapperettes took some close victories. The opening game was against Mineral Springs. Kim Lovelis scored 15 points, while Kelly Dildy, Sharia Robertson, and Rhonda Spigner added 10 points each making the final 58-54. Next on the schedule was Lakeside. Dildy scored 18 points to lead the Scrapper-ettes to a 48-47 win. Winning one and losing one is how the odds fell on Dec. 7. The Scrapperettes dropped their first game of the season 39-29, earlier in the day to Cutter Morning Star in a tournament. The other game was at Blevins that night. The Scrapperettes won 45-41 with Evonne Pryor leading high-point with 11 points. Taking their first big margin for the season of 10 points against Ashdown, the Scrapperettes won 41-39. Rhonda Spigner scored 13 points and Dildy added 12. On Jan. 4 Nashville faced Mineral Springs again. Kelly Dildy led the Scrapperettes to a 47-40 victory. The second loss came during the Ouachita Festival to Sheridan. Dildy scored 10 of the points for Nashville. The final was 44-42. Through the last part of January, the Scrapperettes went through a losing period. Their second fell from 8-3 to 9-7. Through this period they lost their district opener to the Lady Go-Devils 56-39. The second conference game turned a new leaf over for the girls. They took a wide margin of victory over Prescott 52-30. Rhonda Spigner led with 16 points, with Lisa Williams scoring 13. The Scrapperettes, coming from behind, took their second conference win with Vicky Chism scoring 10 of the 36-30. On Feb. 8 the Scrapperettes took another victory over DeQueen. Rhonda Spigner was highpoint again with 14 points. The final was 14-36. Another conference opponent for Nashville was Gurdon. The Scrapperettes lost their Looking for someone to throw the ball to, Evonne Pryor gets ready to pass it. Juniors Vicky Chism and Rhonda Spigner try to get the ball away from the Lady Gator Gris' basketball 117 Invaluable (Cont.) second conference game 71 42. Spigner was highpoint with 12 points. To close the season record, the girls took a 54-45 win over Lincoln. Dildy made 17 points, and Evonne Pryor scored 13. The Scrapperettes finished their regular season 14-8. Making it to the regional tournament, the Scrapperettes won the first game against Junction City, but lost the second to Drew Central. They finished the year with a 16-10 record. Senior Sharia Robertson said, “I enjoyed the sport, and I think the basketball program came along way with the arrival of Jan Segrest.” In the later part of March Sharia Robertson, and Kelly Dildy were named All-District, and Evonne Pryor was given Honorable Mention. Then in April Kelly Dildy was named All-State. The Scrapperettes Include: (front row) Roxann Collins. Debra Swann. Tammy Keaster, Marlene Kirby, Evonne Pryor, (second row) Jan Segrest, Lyne Westfall, Vicky Chism, Sharia Robertson. Kelly Dildy, Kim Lovelis, Sherry Pryor, Rhonda Spigner. Lisa Williams. Lesley Watson, Susan Sanders, Terry Rice, JoAnn Lofton, and Shema Davis. Trying to get the ball to a teammate, Vicky Chism fakes the Mineral Springs Hornets. 118 Sports Hornets Denise Thomas and Gloria Miller pass the ball to one another while Vicky Chism and Evonne Pryor attempt to steal the ball for Nashville. Scrapperette Scoreboard 58 Mineral Springs 54 48 Lakeside 47 29 Cutter Morning 39 45 Blevins 41 49 Lockesburg 34 61 Ashdown 39 42 Sheridan 44 47 Mineral Springs 40 42 Lakeside 49 55 Saratoga 50 40 Blevins 38 43 Ashdown 38 62 Foreman 67 46 Saratoga 48 40 Arkadelphia 45 39 . Gurdon 56 52 . Prescott 30 36 • DeOueen 30 41 « DeOueen 32 44 . Prescott 31 42 • Gurdon 71 54 Lincoln 45 35 • • Prescott 22 38 • • Gurdon 62 47 • • • Junction City 32 33 • • • D.rew Central •Conference qames 50 • ’OiStMCt tournament Regional tournament Conference record 4-2 Overall record 1S-1O Gris' Basketball 119 Track is a tradition Champs once again For the second year in a row, the Scrappers captured the state championship, which wasn’t the only victory of the year. Senior Johnny Johnson broke the 50—year record in the long jump. His jump was 24' 2Vi . He and Coach Gary Segrest were very pleased. The Leopard Relays were a victory for the Scrappers after the mile relay team captured first place. Johnny Johnson’s broad jump was 23' 4W high, and Mike Morrow had a high jump of 6'3 . The Scrappers earned second place in the Scrapper Relays with Johnny Johnson setting two relay records. In the 100 yard dash Johnny’s time was 9.9 seconds and in the 220 yard dash he had a time of 22.4 Eric Clardy placed second in the 220 with a time of 22.8. C.W. Walker won the 120 yard high hurdles with a time of 15.2 seconds. Randy Jefferson hurdled the 330 hurdles in 43.2 seconds and claimed third place. At the Reddie Relays at Henderson State University, the Scrappers competed against teams from all over the state. They came in second with 76 points. Johnny Johnson captured first in the long jump with a jump of 6'1 Putting the shot 48'6 , Ear-mon Anderson received second place. The mile relay team placed second with a time of 3.38.9. (cont. on p. 123.) 120 Sports Clearing a hurdle. David Martin competes in a practice meet at the Scrapper track. Resting between events. Kevin Robinson and Eundra Boles watch as Coach Gene Simmons observes the other competitors. The track team Includes (front) David Martin, Jackie Mattews, Dionne Pryor, Richard Smithson, Matt Van Horn, manager Steve Ross; (second row) Eric Gardy, Adrian Williams, Johnny Johnson, Mark Ashford; (third row) Mike Morrow, Spencer Whitmore, Randy Bradford, C W. Walker; (fourth row) Coaches Gary Segrest and Charles Caroua Boys’ Track 121 Crossing the finish line first, Johnny Johnson wins the 440 with Eric Clardy finishing third in the district track meet. Manager Leslie Watson discusses the day’s activities with coach Donnie Derfler. Hurdle Jumper C.W. Walker shows agony as he rushes to the finish line. 122 Sports Clearing the high Jump. Mike Crossing the finish line. Eric Clardy Morrow picks up points for the home wins the 440 relays at the district team. (Photo by the Nashville News.) meet in Prescott. Champs again (Cont.) The district track meet was predicted to be a “dogfight” with last year’s runner-up, the Prescott Curly Wolves. Although the Curly Wovles won the district meet, the Scrappers held on to their Scrapper spirit and came out shining with a state championship. The Scrappers finished with 74 points at state. In the 440 relay, Johnny Johnson, Dionne Pryor, C.W. Walker and Eric Clardy placed third and set a school record with a time of 43.3. In the 100 yard dash, Johnson placed second with a time of 10.1, and third in the 220 with a mark of 22.9. Clardy was second in the 440 and set a record with a time of 49.6. Setting a school and state record, the mile relay team consisting of Johnson, Walker, Pryor and Clardy combined their times to be 3.23.3. In the field events, Johnson took two first places: one in the high jump with a jump of 6'4‘', the other in the long jump setting a record of 24'2V,2 . With this jump he set an overall state record breaking the mark of 24' which had stood for 50 years. Matt Van Horn set a school record in the pole vault with a vault of 13'9”, and with it came second place. Coach Segrest said, “We had an outstanding year. It is a very big honor to be state champs two years in a row.” The Scrappers set 26 records overall, and had a “terrific year.” [7 Greg James runs the 880 at the Scrapper Relays. Showing off his talent. Johnny Johnson jumps with skill and precision (Photo by the Nashville News.) Boys’ Track 123 At Prescott. Shema Davis. Gwen Souder and Marlene Kirby run toward the finish line in the mile run. During the district track meet. Marlene Kirby. Gwen Souder and Shema Davis start the mile run. The girls’ track team includes (front) Gwen Souder, Marlene Kirby, Tammy Keaster, Christine Kupprion. (back) Gaylene Kirby. Sherry McCoy. Marcia Lieven, Deadra Crisp and Shema Davis. With determination Tradition of growth The Scrapperette track team continued the traditions of growth and progress associated with girls’ track. For the first time they went to a cross country race last fall. Later in the year most of the girls qualified for the state track meet. In addition to cross country and state, the girls competed in the Scrapper Relays, Wolverette Relays, Leopar-dette Relays, Yellow Jacket Relays and district. At the cross country race, two girls got in the top half. Marcia Lieven got 26th place, and Gwen Souder got 39th. Scrapperette places at the Wolverette Relays include: High jump • Lieven, 2nd (tie); Mile run Shema Davis, 1st; Souder, 3rd; 2 Mile run • Marlene Kirby, 2nd; 880 Run • Tammy Keaster, 2nd; Mile relay - 4th. The Scrapperette places at the Leopardette Relays include: Discus - Kirby, 3rd; 440 Run - Lieven, 4th. The girls won third overall at district. The Scrapperette places include: High Jump - Lieven, 1st; Mile Run • Souder, 2nd (school record time - 6:33.8); Davis, 3rd; 440 Run - Lieven, 2nd; 880 Run -Keaster, 1st; Sherry McCoy, 6th. The Scrapperettes qualified in five events for state. Lieven competed in the high jump and 440 run, Keaster in the 88C run, Kirby in the 2-mile run, and Souder in the mile run. Coach Donnie Derfler said, The girls worked hard and were fun to be with. We had real good leadership from our senior girls.” Gwen Souder won the Betty Floyd Track Award. Senior Marlene Kirby commented, “What you put into it is what you get out of it.” u While Coach Johnny Wilton informs them of their positions, Deadra Crisp, Sherry McCoy. Gaylene Kirby and Christine Kupprion listen. 124 Sports After Marcia Lieven hands off the baton, Deadra Crisp heads toward the finish line. In the 880 run Tammy Keaster pushes toward the finish line for her victory at the district track meet. Oris track 125 Weather main downfall A cold and rainy season With a tough season because of rain and cold weather, the Scrappers came through and had a 19-6 record. They started off the season in the Hope pre-season tournament. Their first game was against Camden Fairview, whom they defeated in a low scoring game, 2-1. In second against Hope, they won 7-6 and in the finals they lost to El Dorado 13-7. The next tournament was at Henderson State University. They played Ouachita and took their largest margin of victory of the year 22-2. This put them in the finals, but the finals were never played because of rain. During the time the Scrappers weren’t playing in tournaments, they were constantly playing conference games. A few of the highlights were DeQueen, where they won 11-8. Another was Hope in which they won the first 7-4 and they lost 3-1 the second. “Foreman was good competition,” one player noted, “they were about the only competition we had in our district.” The Scrappers won both games of the double-header with Foreman, first 2-0 and the second 8-3. After a few more games the Scrappers advanced to the District Tournament. They swept the 7AA West District Championship for the second Winding up for the pitch, David Hicks tries to strike out a batter. Coach Johnny Wilson talks over a strategy to beat Hope with Scott Hatfield (9). Billy Dawson (13). and David Hicks (18). year in a row. Advancing to the Regionals, the Scrappers faced Bradley first and won 11-0, then Woodlawn where they took a 2-0 victory. Then advancing to the finals they were defeated by their old regional rival Junction City, 4-2. Since they made it to the finals they got a shot in the state playoffs. They lost to Paragould - Oak Grove in the first round 4-2. Coach Johnny Wilson said, “The thing that prevented us from winning was the lack of ability to score enough runs. With bad weather all spring we had a very good year.” At the spring sports banquet Johnny Johnson was awarded the leading hitter with a batting average of .413. Johnny said, “I had a great year in baseball. 1 would not say it was my best sport this year, but maybe I’ll do better in college baseball. Clint Bedwell was the RBI leader with 23, and leading pitcher with 7-5. The All-District team was Clint Bedwell, Kuper Kreul and Johnny Johnson, who made All-State center fielder. Coach Wilson said about the performance of the boys, “We lost seven starters from the 1982 team and this team performed better than expected because of good pitching and good defense.” P ) Clint Bedwell releases the ball In a tournament game against DeQueen. 126 Sports First baseman Kuper Kreul tries to tag a DeQueen Leopard out. After batting. Adrian Williams drops the bat and takes off for first base. The Scrappers Include (front row) Eundra Boles. Spencer Whitmore, Johnny Johnson, Dionne Pryor. Allen McKee. David Hicks. Roy Stockton; (second row) coach Johnny Wilson. Billy Dawson, Gint Bedwell. Greg Conley. Adrian Williams. Marlin Masey, Scott Hatfield, David Hughes, Kuper Kreul and Richard Smithson. Scoreboard Fairview 2-1 Hope 7-6 El Dorado 7-13 DeQueen 11-8 Ashdown 5-4, 8-7 Ouachita 22-2 Hope 7-4, 1-3 Lockesburg 13-4. 13-1 Kirby 21-0 Blevins 14-0 Foreman 2-0. 8-3 DeQueen 11-1. 19-5 •Amity 11-0 •DeQueen 12-1 •Foreman 6-3 ••Bradley 11-0 ••Woodlawn Rison 2-0 ••Junction City 2-4 ••‘Paragould Oak Grove 2-4 •District Regional •••State Catcher Billy Dawson retrieves the ball against DeQueen In the second game of the doubleheader. Sliding In home. Scott Hatfield hopes he is safe Baseball 127 No bones about it District all the way Members of the golf team Include (front row) Steve Nation; (second row) Jim Bob Hockaday, David Smith, Brent Chalker; (back row) Coach Charles Caroaa and Billy Hockaday. The tennis team Includes (front row) Akihiro Tanaka, Ann Sanders, Patta Henderson, Tammy Keaster, Susan Sanders; (back row) Patrick Snodgrass. Steven Graves, Doug McCrary and Eric Webb. Scoreboard DeQueen Win Prescott Win Gurdon Win DeQueen Win Locksburg Win Prescott Win District Tammy Keaster pauses after an exhausting game Unquestionably the past year was not the golf team’s best season, as Stan Hockaday stated, “It wasn’t a year for golf.” He also said that he liked competing against others. The golf team had several games scheduled, but all but three were cancelled because of rain, and other reasons. The game plan went as follows: Gurdon — win, Prescott — defeat, and a final loss to DeQueen. The golf team did place third in the district, according to Coach Charles Carozza Yet the past year was quite a year for girls’ tennis. The girl s’ year was full of victory and no defeat as they won every match. Coach Gary Segrest commented that it was a real good year for tennis and added, “I enjoy coaching it.” The boys were “much Improved,” according to Coach Segrest. The boys’ team won one match, which was with Mineral Springs. C7 128 Sports After serving the ball, Akihiro Tanaka’s face shows a look of disbelief. Golf tennis 129 Sports banquets gave athletes a chance to be recognized for all the things they did during their fall and spring sports. The Scrappers were honored with two banquets during the year. Football players were honored by the Nashville Rotary Club at the annual football banquet, an occasion marked to recognize the coaching staff and players. Before announcing the winners of the various awards, Coach Gary Segrest reviewed the season and thanked the coaching staff. Quarterback Johnny Johnson was named Most Valuable Player. Small but quick, he passed for 1,350 yards and scored 38 touchdowns in two years. He also led the team to the semi-final game. The leading rusher was C.W. Walker, a junior. He rushed 873 yards during the season and averaged 5.1 yards per carry and scored 10 touchdowns. On defense there were two Principal Bill Dawson and Scotty Floyd sing at th« football banquet, while Mark Parrish, assistant coach Gene Simmons and Richard Smithson back them up. Carrying on the tradition A season that will linger on recipients of the leading tackier award. Doug McCrary and Marvin Johnson finished with 140 tackles each. Segrest said only one point separated the two seniors under the system, so the award went to both. Coach Segrest also recognized each of the 13 seniors and offered a comment about their Scrapper careers. “This was one of our smallest senior classes, but they were fine examples of Scrappers,” Segrest said. “They’re the most enjoyable group we’ve had.” Segrest said this year’s team “accomplished more with less than any other team. They played up to their nickname and carried on the Nashville tradition.” Players weren’t the only ones honored. Bryan Chesshir led a group of seniors in presenting plaques to Segrest, the Scrapper cheerleaders, and offensive line coach Tommy DeBlack. Booster club president Tom Morrow and Rotary president Carl Barger presented gifts to all the coaches. Entertainment was provided by a musical group consisting of principal Bill Dawson, assistant coach Gene Simmons, Richard Smithson and Mark Parrish. The group performed take-offs of several pop songs, each noting the Scrappers’ accomplishments during the season. Eldon Hawley, assistant coach at Arkansas State University, was the guest speaker, stressing the importance of discipline and determination in athletics. The annual Spring Sports Banquet was held May 19 at the football field. The Scrapper Booster Club honored the athletes of spring sports. Booster club president Tom Morrow told the athletes that they did a good job and represented the school well. Coaches of various spring sports presented their teams with awards to show how much they appreciated their work. Coaches Jan Segrest and Bill Thigpen presented the most valuable player award for the two outstanding basketball players. The girls’ most valuable player was Kelly Dildy and boys’ was Eric Clardy. Baseball coach Johnny Wilson presented all the baseball players with awards. Then he presented the most valuable player award to Johnny Johnson. The Scrapper spirit award presented to Marvin Johnson for participating in sports and giving his best effort. Coaches Donnie Derfler and Gary Segrest gave honor to two track members that performed very well during the season. The Betty Floyd Outstanding Girls’ Track Award went Gwen Souder and the Joe Goodrum Track Award went to Johnny Johnson. Athletes that received awards were very proud to be Scrappers this year. 1 7 At the football banquet Coach Gary Segrest speaks to the guests 130 Sports Spring sports athletes show the awards they received. (Nashville News photo) During the spring sports banquet. Coach Donnie Derfler presents the Betty Floyd Outstanding Track award to Gwen Souder. Rotary president Carl Barger presents the Most Valuable Player award to Johnny Johnson. Banquets 131 The Scrappers and Scrapperettes had a good year that was led by a couple of coaches, Jan and Gary Segrest — wife and husband. Although coaching at the same school, Jan and Gary hardly saw each other. Besides this, they liked coaching. Mrs. Segrest became interested in basketball when she played at Bradley High School, where she won all-state three times. Bradley won three championship games Cheering the Scrappers on. Mrs. Segrest is accompanied by the Nashville crowd at Oak Grove. After beating Prescott Coach Segrest congratulates Micheal Benson. The family of spirit The working set while Mrs. Segrest was there. Mrs. Segrest graduated from Bradley and went to Henderson State University, where she met Gary. They majored in coaching, because they said they liked it. After graduating from HSU, Mrs. Segrest went to coach at Lockesburg. Mr. Segrest started coaching in Nashville. Mrs. Segrest found out there was a job open in Nashville and she took the job. After both coaches were settled they began to work with the athletic programs. The students progressed, according to the coaches. Coach Jan Segrest said, “I like working with good students who are dedicated to basketball.” After helping the students, the football and basketball scores and ratings changed. The football team became district champs five times in a row and were in the semi-finals of the state playoffs twice and the quarter-finals four times. The basketball girls went to the regional tournament in Fordyce. Mrs. Segrest said, “I like to coach because I enjoy the challenge. It’s a real challenge to take our group of athletes and help develop them for competition.” Mr. Segrest said, “1 am extremely proud of all our athletes and our entire athletic program; we have had another great year!” 132 Sports After winning the district championship. Mr. Carl Barger congratulates Mr and Mrs. Segrest. The girls get enthusiasm from Coach Segrest about the game. Jan and Gary 133 Inside Student Life ...................... 136 Homecoming ........................ 140 Ninth Grade ....................... 142 Eighth Grade ...................... 146 Seventh Grade ..................... 150 Faculty ........................... 154 Football .......................... 158 Basketball ........................ 160 Track ............................. 162 FFA Home Ec ....................... 164 Concession Stand Office workers ............... 166 Band Cheerleaders ................. 168 Student Council Honor Society ................ 170 Yearbook Spy ...................... 172 LouAnn Watson applies lipstick to Lea McAdams’ face as Gina Hancock and Tammi Mitchell look on during Homecoming week’s Punk Day. 134 Junior high Drum major Kim Cowling leads the junior Scrapper band through Main Street during the annual Christmas Parade. She is followed by the band's eight majorettes twirling to the “Christmas Parade March. Junior high:What d0 you c Spy. oncession stand .. . Honor Society . . . pep rallies ... football ... Punk Day ... driver’s ed . . . “The Iliad” .. . Junior High For seventh graders, it was a new experience. Not being at the bottom of the ladder for six years can be traumatic. But being separated, each friend going to his own class gave you something to talk about at lunch. Perhaps an unexpected joke from Mr. Keaster or a good grade on your art project from Mr. Hughes was the topic of your conversation. For eighth graders, their was no feeling like climbing to the second step of that ladder. Being able to play football or being nominated for Honor Society was now possible. For ninth graders, it’s a unsure step to climb to the last rung before high school. Though freshmen in name only, they were old hands at the junior high game. The class changing bells, the hallways, and the prices at the concession stand were nothing new to them. Driver’s Ed. and Mrs. Blakely’s “Iliad” projects were only new pieces to the game. At the top of the ladder they could see where they began as seventh graders and the experiences they had on the way up the ladder. Junior high principal Danny Howard shakes the hand of the president of North Central Accreditation as NJHS enters the organization. Junior high 135 Enjoying school Day in, day out It is 7:00 a.m. An alarm clock is ringing; the student reaches over, shuts it off, and goes back to sleep for another 30 minutes. This is how many students awakened every school day. Those few who did get up on time made up for it first period by sleeping. If a pep rally, play or other form of entertainment was planned for that day, students looked forward to it above anything else. Students always had a favorite class that they looked forward to on a regular day. Some of the highlights of the year were the Derringer concert, the Freedom Jam concert, the movie Rocky III, and the play ‘‘Off with His Head. Events such as these played an important role In boosting student morale. By the time lunch rolled around at 12:10 p.m., most students were getting pretty hungry. If a student chose not to eat whatever was listed in the regular line for that day, he or she could eat hamburgers In the other lunch line, buy candy at the concession stand, or eat a lunch from home. After a person finished eating, there were several things he could do such as working in Mr. Hollis Hughes’ room at lunch if the duty teacher was willing, playing chess in Mr. Bobby Keaster’s room for part of the year, signing up for intramurals, or just goofing off with friends. When lunch break was over fifth period began, unless the school was running on the short schedule. In that event the students went to sixth period. Occasionally a pep rally would be held in the last half of the day, or maybe a track meet or other sporting event. But as a general rule, students went to their usual classes in the shorter half of the day and then went home. At home, students played games, worked on their school assignments, went downtown to J J's snack shop or some other hang-out, went to club meetings such as Boy Scouts, or just relaxed after a long day. Teachers and students alike enjoy the thrill of another pep rally. All junior high pep rallies are held In the high school gym because of a lack of facilities at the junior high. 136 Junlor high Student life 137 Enjoying school Fun, in more ways than one Junior high students show their gymnastic expertise as they pose for this picture. The students are (top row) Shelly Tate and Jennifer Hill; (middle row) Chrlsti Freel, Karen Gregory, Leah Reaves and Susan Hubbard; (bottom row) Melinda Jones, Laura Reaves, Jennifer Dale, Kelli Porterfield and Ann Martindale. 138 Junior high For the energetic students, there were many activities to keep them occupied. Some of these included intramurals, boys athletics, girls athletics, and band. There were also activities for the intelligent and talented students. Some of these were Art I, Art II, the chess club, checkers tournaments, the Junior High Spy, and the yearbook. An elite few were allowed into some special groups if they so desired. These groups were the National Junior High Society, the Student Council, the office workers, the librarians, the concession stand workers, and the cheerleaders. If students were lazy or untalented, they still were not bored. There was always some extracurricular activity planned for the whole school. If this was not enough, a student could always go downtown after school, talk to his friends, or do his homework. Students sink their teeth Into another delicious meal at the cafeteria. As they sit by the road, ninth grade students Gary Hilliard and Lance Pope grin while someone makes a fool of himself. As they concentrate on a game of chess. Scooter King plans his next move against Mark Vetter. An energetic group of students plays volleyball at At lunch, Mylea Wolf and Janet Lamb work lunch. together in the art room. Student life 139 —— Something to remember A week of activities Homecoming activities began on Monday, Oct. 4, with students participating in a week of activities. Monday was '50’s Day. Dress-up Day was Tuesday. Wednesday was Punk Day. The highlight of the week was Orange and Black Day on the day of the homecoming game. It began with the homecoming assembly at which the homecoming court was presented in the high school gym, beautifully decorated by the Student Council. Homecoming Queen Tammy Young reigned over her court which included: seventh grade class maid Holly Smith, seventh grade football maid Christie Freel, eighth grade class maid Robyn Chism, eighth grade football maid Carla Turney, ninth grade class maid Shannon Garris, ninth grade football maid Holly Garney, and Maid of Honor Sandra Sasser. Tammy, a member of the court for two previous years, was escorted by Dave Beavert and Deano Norsworthy. In her speech, Tammy stated, “I felt it was an honor to represent the NJHS football team and our school. It will be something I’ll always remember.” Homecoming Queen Tammy Young is crowned by Dave Beavert. Homecoming royalty and their escorts are entertained by the cheerleaders. 140 Junior high The Homecoming royalty includes (seated) Holly Garney, Tammy Young, Sandra Sasser, (standing) Christi Freel, Shannon Garris, Robyn Chism, Holly Smith and Carla Turney. Cheerleaders work on the spirit sign in preparation for another game Students stir up school spirit following Homecoming activities. Homecoming 141 1— Visiting the ‘Fed’ From English to Little Rock The ninth grade students liked being at the top of the ladder. They enjoyed the junior high building, getting to choose from electives such as algebra, civics, driver's education, and agri. Most students said their favorite classes were algebra and civics. Many pre-senior high activities helped them bridge the gap. They were asked to help select Student Council officers, and many took band, home economics, or agri at senior high. They felt this would help them adjust to being at the bottom of the ladder next year. The civics classes took the annual trip to Little Rock in March. They visited Examining Karen Rhodes’ locker, Todd Young, Gary Hilliard and Lance Pope stand In awe at how much she can cram into her locker in two months. the Territorial Restoration and Federal Reserve Bank. At the Federal Reserve Bank students were asked to give up all cameras to the guards before entering the main part of the bank. Closed circuit cameras were stationed all over the security areas. The students learned that all new money in the state comes through the “Fed.” first, and they were allowed to tour the vault with its several-ton main door guarding the entrance. Students were impressed with the high speed computerized bill counters, as well as the $5,000 bill and $10,000 bill. Earlier in the school year ninth grade students enjoyed a trip to the diamond mine, which helped to create an interest in the chapter on volcanos. Mrs. Linda Tate thought the students particularly enjoyed the chapters on volcanos, earthquakes, and space. Mrs. Shirley Blakely’s English classes read the Odyssey and showed their talents by making special projects to illustrate the story. The ninth grade students liked basketball season, homecoming, taking charter buses to the football games, and Mrs. Blakely. Steven Allender Buddy Ayres Pat Bailey Dave Beavert Jeff Blssell Shannon Blanchard Larry Boyles Katherine Carter Mindy Castleman Brett Cauley Joan Chandler Jeffrey Collins Sandra Copeland Cynthia Cornish Rose Cox Bobby Crawford Slssl Davis Vincent Davis Eric Detar Frank Duson Mike Erby Michele Fatherree Tera Lea Futrell Holly Garney 142 Junior high Shannon Garris Missy Gautney Sandy Gilbert Robert Good son Pam Hardin Skipper Harding Kristi Harper David Harris Cynthia Hawthorne LaDonna Hendrix Gary Hillard Russell Hlpp Chris Hockaday Kim Holloway John Hupp Jennifer Isgitt Andra Jones Janetta Jones John Jones Liz Jones Mark Jones Melinda Jones Janet Lamb Sandra Lamb Glen Lovewell Lea McAdams Tina McDade Rex McDaniel Rodney McGinnis Melissa Marshall Danny Matthews Chris Mitchell Tami Mitchell Teresa Mitchell Joe Morrison Dara Nance Ninth grade 143 Climbing the ladder Near the top Studying her paper. Marilyn Rose prepares to start her assignment. Working on hit careers report. Todd Young smiles happily. 144 Junlor high Out of all the students in the ninth grade, two were chosen by the teachers as the most outstanding — Marilyn Rose and Todd Young. Marilyn said, “I don’t really know if I deserve it or not. There are a lot of other girls in the ninth grade that have done more, and that are really ‘super.’” She added that the people were closer to each other and better friends in junior high than in elementary. The teachers were terrific, and she really liked the classes that she had. Marilyn picked algebra as her favorite class because “it’s challenging and it makes me think.” In her spare time she enjoyed band and served as reporter for the Honor Society. Along with Marilyn was Todd Young. He considered this “title” a great honor and privilege which he would always remember. He said that he liked junior high because of the students and the faculty. However, out of all his classes, he liked algebra the best because Mrs. Sharon Masey was a “great teacher” and he understood it. In Todd’s free time he liked to sleep, watch television, run track, and play basketball, football and baseball. He was a member of the Student Council and president of the Honor Society. Huy Nguyen Mary Norman Deano Norsworthy Sandy Nunerly Mary Ann O’Neal Lance Pope Kristi Porterfield Jamie Ragar Toyla Ray Laura Reaves Greg Reed Kenny Reeves Steven Rhodes James Robinson Thomas Robinson Marilyn Rose Sandra Sasser Cleo Scoggins Sherri Sharp Christie Smith Wendy Smith Patricia Sockwell Geneen Souder Melissa Starr Jody Sumler Patty Sumler Theresa Tyree Mark Vetter Johnny Waldon Christy Walters Lou Ann Watson Danielle Weatherford John Webb Cindy Wells Kerri Wesche Ronnie Whisenhunt Karen White Ken Williams Mylea Wolff Eric Wood Carl Wright Jim Yarrow Ninth grade 145 A share of projects Active while waiting Although there weren’t many extra activities for eighth graders, they had their share of school projects. During their studies, Mrs. Connie Castleberry’s history classes did projects which included paintings, posters, and cabins made of matches and toothpicks. Several students from the eighth grade were recognized in the installation of the National Junior Honor Society in March. The advanced art classes worked with gesture drawings, pen and ink. stained glass, and photography. They also improved the other skills that they had learned earlier. The chess club, started by Mr. Bobby Keaster, made a great deal of improvements in its second year. They had several tournaments and planned to elect a president. Most eighth graders were waiting to see what the ninth grade would have in store for them. When asked, they replied, “The eighth grade was fun, but I can’t wait to get in the ninth grade.” |7 ? Working in the office, Susan Hubbard reads over the day's absentee forms. Andrea Adams Vicki Anderson Cory Arnold Teresa Arnold Scott Baker Tim Barbre Holly Bell Mike Bennett Rhonda Berg Tammy Beville Steven Billings Charles Booher Michael Brewer Tanya Britton Carmen Biilard Ann Burchette Lori Byers Russell Cason Robyn Chism Vince Cook Ricky Copeland Carla Cornish Yolanda Coulter Kim Cowling Jerry Davis Nicky Davis Dana Dickinson Frances Dildy Melissa Easley Felicia Edwards 146 Junior High During the homecoming festivities, Kim Cowling and Dinah Hallmark show off their punk-day outfits. Eighth grade English teacher Mrs. Volene McKee reads over some of the day’s homework papers. Vance Evans Gary Ewing Tony Fatherree Lisa Fendley Jean Fisher Ken Fontaine Amy French Amanda Gales Laura Gammil Randy Ganous Tracy Gautney Rhonda Goss Kenneth Gregory Ngoc Nga Na Barbara Halsllp Dinah Hallmark Cindy Hampton Randall Haney Ronald Haney Melaine Harrison Undra Hendrix Jeff Hewitt Shannon Hockaday Susan Hubbard Kim Hughes Randy Jackson J. D. Jacoby Rodney Jacques John Paul Jamison Monica Jefferson John Robert Johnson Cindy Jones Rhonda Joyce Dennis Kerr Markettla Klnchen Scooter King Eighth Grade 147 Young and ambitious Interests lead to success One of the oustanding eighth grade students is Ken Gregory A she relaxes in the library, Cindy Jones thumbs through a magazine. When the results of the eighth grade outstanding student voting were in, the teachers selected two students — Cindy Jones and Ken Gregory. Cindy Jones enjoyed math and participated in band. She picked as her favorite hobbies swimming, jogging, baby-sitting and reading. Cindy said that the thing she liked best about junior high was “the teachers — they are always there when you need them.” Ken Gregory participated in several school activities — yearbook staff, concession stand, chess club and intramural sports. He picked science as his favorite subject because he liked studying chemicals. Some things he enjoyed doing during his free time included reading books, watching TV and swimming. Ken said that he liked junior high because “it is a nice school, and I enjoy learning and being with friends.). Terry Larey Sharon Launius Stacy Lipphardt Richard Lipps Vicki Markcum Ann Martindale Mike Martindale Dewanda May James Mikulek Deborah Mitchell Charles Moore Ken Morphew Tim Morrow Alan Moses Stephen Myers Sylvia Myers Pat McKee John McLaughlin 148 Junior High Michael McMorris Shawna Nall Nhu Nguyen Tiffany Oliver Annette Parson Janet Peak Kim Peden Cuong Pham Jimmy Pinson Shawn Powell Frank Quinonez Dee Ragar Tod Ray Diane Riley Jay Sanford Gremyko Scoggins Karen Scoggins Pam Scoggins Greg Sharp Lynn Sillavan Jeff Smith Rodney Sockwell Diondrea Starr Shannon Stone Michael Sullivan Carla Turney Charles Vaughn Pat Venable Mike Wakefield Billy Waldon Annette Walker Clair Wallace Jeff Walton Bryan Westbrook Mike Willard Darrell Williams Eadie Williams Eddie Williams Jennifer Williams Faron Wilson Eulas Witherspoon Johnnie Witherspoon Eighth Grade 149 New, nervous And not knowing It was a new experience for the seventh graders. Their first week was hectic. Trying to remember their locker combination and the right class to go to next made them a little nervous. After the first week, things smoothed out and they began to feel a part of junior high. The seventh graders competed in intramurals, made health posters in Mr. Bobby Keaster’s class, and helped select new cheerleaders. The seventh graders were very high spirited at the pep rallies. For their first year in junior high, they really showed school spirit, and won the spirit bell several times. At the end of the year, they wondered if they made it to the eighth grade. Some students felt they would enjoy eighth grade because they would know how to get around, and could help the new seventh graders who would be as nervous as they were. Cheryl Arnold David Arnold Kenneth Atkins Andy Ayres Bryan Billings James Billingsley Kelly Boles David Boozer Lance Bowden Latrenda Boyles Angie Brooks Jeremy Busby Jeff Butler Bobby Chambers Chris Cobb Jackie Cobbs Deborah Collier Greg Collins Tlmbo Conatser Renea Cox Tim Cox Stacy Cranford Shawn Crawford Jennifer Dale Jennifer Drane Mary Jo Erby Christ! Freel Michelle Frltts Tyra Funderburke Rodney Furr Julie Gatlin Kevin Ganous Amy Garney Angie Getts Rachel Gonzalez Dale Graham 150 Junior high Going to clast. Christ! Free! and Dawn Morris talk about their weekend activities. Yelling loudly, the seventh graders are full of spirit at a pep rally. Ray Graham Wayne Green Karen Gregory Billy Hardin Sherri Hartness Kathryn Hartsell Brian Hatch Charles Hile Jennifer Hill Lewis Hill Rodney Hill Karen Hilliard James Hines Tracy Hodges Melanie Holloway Jim Hood Willie Hughes Amy Jackson Richard Jeanes Carlette Jefferson James Jones Ed Kelly Lauri Lamb Randy Lamb Chris Lammons Melissa Lemons Scott Loveliss Dana McCann Janice McCoy James McCrary Seventh grade 151 ■ Now aware Knowing a little more With a secret ballot the teachers chose two seventh graders as outstanding — Gwenda Williams and Allen Williams. Hobbies that Gwenda enjoyed included baton twirling, swimming, reading, horseback riding and video games. Science was her favorite subject, and she liked music. She was a majorette in the band, and she played the clarinet. She was surprised and honored to be chosen an outstanding seventh grader. She said about being in junior high, “I like the school’s spirit and the special activities.” In Allen’s spare time he liked working on his model train set, hunting, and fishing. His favorite subject was art because he enjoyed drawing and painting. He was on the Student Council, and he liked being able to vote on subjects. He said about being selected, “Outstanding Student, I’m very honored to be picked out of all the other students.” Gilbert Mitchell Anthony Moore Derek Moore Lynn Moore Kellie Morphew Dawn Morris Ellen Morrison Billy Murphy John Murphy Kevin Newell Thien Nguyen William Osborn Keith Pace Kathy Peak Kelli Porterfield Leah Reaves Joey Reed Tad Richard Charlie Riley Deborah Roesing Robbie Roland Shannon Rosenbaum Holly Smith Jerri Lynn Smith Nicky Stanford Dwight Stewart Deede Sullivan Tonya Sumler Andrea Sweeden Stephanie Tanner 152 Junior high Working quietly, Allen Williams paints on his Seventh grader Gwenda Williams works busily landscape. on her English homework. Shelly Tate Shane Taylor Don Thurman Michael Toliver Tina Tolleson Beth Tollett Amy Tyler Joe Tyree Randy Upton Rene Wagoner Gayla Wakefield Chris Walton Jennifer Watson Stanley Westbrook Kenny Whlsenhunt Shelley White Wade White Terry Wilkerson Allen Williams Gwenda Williams Evelyn Williamson David Wlncher Catrlna Wynn Davy Young Seventh grade'153 Confusion Is the word when Mrs. Ann McAdams helps James Mikuiek with a math problem. In a rush From the beginning . . . This year, as usual, the teachers were in a rush from beginning to end. At the beginning of the year, the rush involved remembering new names and faces. During the year, after all of the teachers were used to the kids, they had to organize their classes, make lesson plans, and plan activities to make classes Interesting. But the teachers did have some fun. They played softball against students and volleyball against one another. 154 Junlor high Preparing to end her day's lesson. Mrs. Linda Tate explains the assignment. Adjusting the table decorations, Mrs. Betty Johnson awaits the guests for the Honor Society installation. After all students are gone, Mrs. Maye G. Davis prepares her lesson plans for the coming week. 1 ■� Faculty 155 Between classes. Mrs. Edith Barnes looks over her notes for the next lesson. . . . To the end A proud teacher. Mrs. Connie Castleberry, presents the history award to Lori Byers. Closer to the end of the year, all of the teachers were In a rush to get semester tests ready. Then they had to get them graded, with the help of some students, in time to finish up report cards. But at the end of the year, most teachers said they had had a pretty good year even though they were ready for summer. Preparing to announce the Citizenship award, Mr. Danny Howard addresses the student body. 156 Junior high The month of April always means I.E.P. time for Mrs. Kay Johnson. Preparing the next assignment. Mrs. Volene McKee writes notes on the overhead. Taking a break from her library duties. Mrs. Bertha Crumpton looks at a new periodical. Faculty 157 A high morale The football season proved to be a challenge beyond words for the junior Scrappers. In spite of a 1-5 record, the team gained increased skills for the following year. Coaches said the morale remained high and sportsmanship was top notch. The squad included 40 players with 19 eighth graders and 21 ninth graders. Coach Donnie Derfler said, “Some outstanding players were Robert Good-son, Larry Boyles and Frank Dunson. John Webb and Todd Young were a big help to the team because they were at the right places. Jeff Collins was the most improved ninth grader. “Next year there will be fewer ninth graders, so the team will have to count on the eighth graders for a successful season, said Coach Derfler. Looking for the receiver, Deano Norsworthy (15) prepares to release the ball. Challenge beyond words Going for the tackle, Dave Beavert (32) stops the Running for the endzone, Joe T. Morrison (41) offense. goes through the defense. 158 Junior High Talking plays over with Coach Gene Simmons, Dave Beavert discusses defensive strategy The Junior Scrappers are: (front row) Steven Rhodes, Ken Fontaine, Greg Sharp, Glen Lovewell, Buddy Ayres. Charles Booher, Jay Sanford, Lance Pope; (second row) Cleo Scoggins, Huy Nguyen, Brett Cauley, Undra Hendrik, Tim Barbre, Tim Morrow. Charles Moore, Mike Wakefield. John Paul Jamison, Jeff Collins; (third row) Dave Beavert, Hayden Worthington, Randy Ganous. Gremyko Scoggins. Robert Goodson. Mark Jones, Todd Young, John Webb. Scott Baker, David Harris; (back row) Coach Gene Simmons. Charles Vaughn, Darrell Williams, Thomas Robinson, Deano Norsworthy, Joe Morrison, Terry Larey, Chris Hockaday, Kenny Reeves, Carl Wright, Rodney Sock well and Frank Duson. Scrapper Scoreboard 0 Horatio 6 0 Prescott 18 14 DeQueen 0 6 Lake Hamilton 21 0 Hope 20 0 Prescott 14 Overall Record 1-5 Football 159 Work equals success Learning through experience The junior basketball season was a successful learning experience for the boys. There were 13 games. They had a record of 7-6. The team members were Todd Young, Frank Duson, Joe T. Morrison, John Webb, Dave Beavert, Rodney Sockwell, Carl Wright, Cleo Scoggins, David Haislip, Joe Williams, Nicky Davis, Thomas Robinson. Two players were voted outstanding players by Coach Tom DeBlack. They worked hard during the year and they showed great sportsmanship. The young men were John Webb and Frank Duson. The junior Scrapperettes won the district championship in their final year as a 7-AA team. This win was the third consecutive district championship for Nashville. They were runners-up in the Prescott tournament. Ninth grade starters were Holly Garney, LaDonna Hendricks, Liz Jones, and Tammy Young. These girls showed good leadership by their determination and long hours of hard work. Their goal was to win district, which has been tradition for the past three years. They believed they were supposed to win: they worked hard, and they won. Coach Jan Segrest said having a team such as that squad and winning district made her job fun. Going for two points, Liz Jones gets the ball on Nashville's side. 160 Junlor high Trying to lead the Scrappers to victory, John Webb goes for a last second basket. Taking his free throw, Joe T. Morrison leads the Scrappers to a win. Looking for the basket. Liz Jones helps the team. Scrambling for the ball. LaDonna Hendrix prepares to set up for a score. Basketball 161 Small team, but . . . Big hearts, lots of pride In the 880 relay. Lynn Coulter wins and sets another record while Karen Scoggins places. The track season started off with a bang. The Scrappers traveled to DeQueen in early March to win the meet over DeQueen, Broken Bow, Mena, Mineral Springs and Foreman. The young Scrappers edged out DeQueen 125 to 120 for the win. Joe Morrison proved to be the big gun for the cinder men as he participated in the 100 yd. dash, 200 yd. dash, and the 440 yd. dash. In addition to this, he long jumped and ran legs in the 440 and mile relay units. In late April the young thin clads traveled to Prescott to the Curly Wolf Relay and finished third in the meet. Although the young men were thin in numbers, they made up for all this with big hearts. Next year proves to be a big challenge with a lot of rebuilding to do. The girls’ track team won second place in the district track meet. They won seven of nine events, and set seven school records including the 440 relay by Lynn Coulter, Monica Jefferson, Karen Scoggins, and Deborah Collier, 880 relay by same team, 220 yard dash by Lynn Coulter, 880 by Eadie Williams, the mile by Amanda Gales, the long jump by Lynn Coulter. Lynn was high point girl in the meet with 37 points. Geneen Souder, who was the high point girl in district last year as an eighth grader, was unable to compete this year because of a knee injury. Although she knew she would not be able to compete, she never missed a practice, and worked to rehabilitate her knee. “Along with Liz Jones and LaDonna Hendricks, she provided the leadership that kept the younger girls working hard and improving all year A healthy Geneen would have added points and might have helped the Scrappers win their first ever girls’ district track championship,” said coach Don Derfler. 162 Junior high During one of the season’s track meets, Frank Duson places third in the mile relay. The girls’ track team includes (front) Elizabeth Jones, La Donna Hendricks, Geneen Souder. second Karen Scoggins. Barbara Haislip, Tanya Britton, Felisa Edwards, third Eadie Williams. Monica Jefferson. Deborah Collier, Pam Scoggins, Teresa Arnold, fourth Michelle Fritts, Andrea Sweeden, Amanda Gales and Melanie Harrison. The boys’ track team includes (front) Greg Sharp, Todd Young. Frank Duson, Charles Moore. Chris Howard, (second row) Scott Baker, Cleo Scoggins. Steven Rhodes, Johnny Waldon, Jeff Collins. Ed Anderson, (back) John Webb and Joe T. Morrison With determination. John Webb competes at the district track meet In the 880 run. Eadie Williams breaks the tape to place first. Track 163 Eighth grade library aide Stephen Myers checks over the booklist. Learning to serve Fun mixed with work The Library Club began its activities with the “Orange and Black Tea” given in honor of the faculty and freshmen. In March the club traveled to the UALR campus and toured one of the largest univerity libraries in the state. On the 18th of April, in honor of National Library Week the club sponsored the first balloon launch for the school. This will become an annual event. To close out the year the last meeting was held at the Pizza Hut. The Drama Club presented its first performance “Off with His Head” in February. The best performers male and female were Jay Sanford and Katherine Hartsell. The club decided that future presentations would be one-act plays. Next year’s play is “The Little Red Schoolhouse,” a one-act comedy. The fire marshals were of great importance to the safety of the students and faculty. Under the supervision of Mr. Bill Lyons the fire marshals held fire drills once a month. They stationed themselves in the building so that they could make sure everything went smoothly. After each fire drill they discussed how the drill went and what improvements could be made. The junior high FFA, taught by Mr. Joe Martin, started off with a big bang. One of the money making projects was selling magazines. The other money making project was building picnic tables. In home economics, Mrs. Deb Tackett taught sewing, cooking, and many other things. In home economics, Mrs. Deb Tackett taught, sewing, cooking, and many other things. “Home Ec. is really fun,” remarked Kim Holloway. The service clubs observed Library Week by launching 100 balloons filled with names and addresses of junior high students. (Photo by the Nashville News.) 164 Junior high The librarians are (front row) Dinah Hallmark, Theresa Tyree, Mike Martindale, Yolanda Coulter, Ronda Joyce; (middle row) Jennifer Isgitt, Jimmy Pinson, Kathryn Hartsell, Jay Sanford, (back row) Diondrea Starr. Kim Hughes, Carla Cornish, Danielle Weatherford, Eric Deter and at the top is Stephen Myers. Fire marshals Include (front) Jeff Bissel, Jay Sanford, David Young, Gilbert Mitchell, David Boozer and Todd Young; (back) sponsor Bill Lyons. The Drama Club members are (front row) Mike Martindale, Kim Hughes. Jay Sanford, Eric Deter, Jimmy Pinson; (middle row) Deborah Mitchell. Diane Riley, Kathryn Hartsell, Toyia Ray, Yolanda Coulter, Katherine Carter. Diondrea Starr; (last row) Ronda Joyce. Stephen Myers. Carla Cornish, Danielle Weatherford, Sylvia Myers. Jennifer Isgitt, Theresa Tyree. Johnnie Witherspoon, Holly Smith. Shannon Stone, Pat Venable and Clair Wallace Reading a book, Joe T. Morrison enjoys a comment from Skipper Harding. Organizations 165 —Meeting responsibility Errands and quick food Working in the office gave one many opportunities and taught responsibility at the same time. Each of the office workers was carefully selected by Mrs. Emma Smith. Some of the responsibilities of the office workers included answering the telephone, running errands, and picking up absentee slips. Janet Peak, an office worker, felt her most important duty was answering the telephone. Other important duties were passing out lunch tickets, making announcements over the intercom, and doing special favors for the teachers. The concession stand offered several snacks for those who need a quick lunch. Students who participated in intramurals, chess club, drama club or service organizations often took advantage of this service. Some of the duties of the concession stand workers were keeping the lines in order, sorting out snacks, and being responsible for the money. The concession stand opened at 12:30 and closed when all of the customers were served. Ken Gregory, who worked daily, said the reason he liked to work in the concession stand was to meet all the people. Something he enjoyed about working was learning to count change. Ken feels that his most important duty was selling the snacks. Ken started working as a volunteer, and made arrangements through Mr. Johnny Wilson to work full time. To work in the concession stand, one needed to have good grades, a good personality, be able to follow rules, and be able to work during lunch hour. Concession Hand workers Include Ken Gregory. Slssl Davis, Katherine Carter, Melissa Marshal, Russell Cason, Kim Cowling and Chris Hockaday Lance Pope walks down the hill after getting his food from the concession stand. This stand-in for Mr. Danny Howard was made by Mrs. Lou Ann Blakely's class while he was away at a North Central meeting In Chicago. Ninth grader Kristi Porterfield shows a customer the candy selection. 166 Junior high The office workers Include Mike Martindale, Ann Martindale, Robyn Chism, Carla Turney, Sandra Lamb. Joan Chandler, Susan Hubbard. Sherri Sharp, Jonnle Witherspoon, Christ! Smith, Shannon Stone, Rex McDaniel and Siss! Davis. Susan Hubbard and Janet Peak discuss an announcement to be made over the intercom. Organizations 167 From fall to spring Spirit building takes time Cheerleaders worked very hard even before school started, before games, fourth period, and after school on Wednesday, The cheerleaders made floats for the Christmas and fair parades. They came in second in their division in the Christmas parade and third in the fair parade. All the cheerleaders loved cheerleading. Lou Ann Watson said the hardest thing to do was “to be on the bottom of a pyramid.” They also made “run-through” posters for each game and learned new things like new cheers, how to get along, true friendship, aerobics, and how to cover up mistakes. Mrs. Linda Tate was the sponsor, and she organized the pep rallies and games. The band started the year off with new uniforms. Some of the band students who went to Henderson Band Camp were Alan Moses and Kim Cowling. Two of the songs they played were “A-Rock,” and “Espiritu Del Alamo.” The band presented a Christmas concert in which they played “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Come, All Ye Faithful,” and other songs. For fund raisers, the band sold acrylic ornaments and chocolates. New uniforms for the flag members and majorettes made their year exciting. They learned new routines and went to a summer auxiliary camp held at Nashville High School. All the flags and majorettes twirled at the games and marched in the Christmas parade. They presented a routine at one of the pep rallies. Walling his turn to beat the drum. Tod Ray awaits the cue from Mr. Allison. 168 Junlor high During a halftime chow. Kim Cowling directs the junior high band. The flag members are Shannon Hockaday. Karen Gregory, Shannon Rosenbaum, Dana McCann, Kathy Peak, Tina Tolleson and Kelli Porterfield. The band members are (front) Cindy Jones, Carla Cornish, Clair Wallace, Diondrea Starr, Lynn Coulter, Beth Tollett, Amy Woods. Leah Reaves. Lori Byers, Jennifer Watson, Karen White, Janet Peak; (second row) Amy Garney. Shannan Stone. Annette Parson, Kellie Morphew. Angie Brooks. Lauri Lamb, Kathryn Hartsell. Kim Cowling, Karen Gregory, Tina Tolleson, Shannon Rosenbaum. Shannon Hockaday, Kathy Peak; (third row) Alan Moses. Mike Willard. John Robert Johnson. Shelly Palmer. Melanie Harrison. Cheryl Arnold, David Young, Bryan Westbrook, Scott Baker; (fourth row) David Arnold, Derek Moore. Rob Dildy, Jim Pinson. Kenneth Atkins. Stanly Westbrook. Chris Lammons, Charlie Riley. Ken Gregroy. Billy Hardin. Davy Young, Stacy Cranford, Terry Wilkerson and Shawn Crawford. Tense with excitement, the cheerleaders cheer on the Scrappers for another touchdown. Organizations 169 A step above the rest And the new members are During the year there were two events that singled people with five special abilities. The events were the National Junior Honor Society installation and the Student Council elections. For a student to get into these organizations, he had to meet certain qualifications. The first and most important one was gradepoint. For the Honor Society a student must not have made below a “B” for the past two semesters. For the Student Council a student must not have made below a “C for that school year. The other qualifications include leadership, service, character and citizenship. The Honor Society members were selected by the teachers according to the five qualifications. They took part in many school activities, including the annual bowling trip, the delivering of giant hand-made Christmas cards to the nursing homes. Teacher Appreciation Day in which Honor Society members assist teachers at junior high and primary and buy them a special treat such as doughnuts. Several Honor Society members assisted primary teachers all year long. The Honor Society had one money making project, the Valentine’s Day flower sale. Student Council members were elected by other students. The purpose of this organization was to promote the best interest of the student body by providing activities that encourage school spirit and built good citizenship. The activities that Student Council was in charge of included planning homecoming week, sponsoring the talent show, running the school store, and the concession stand. According to the Student Council constitution, the Student Council consisted of a president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, two representatives elected from each home room, one faculty member, and the principal. The qualifications for Student Council membership included having no grade below a “C”, attending the Nashville schools for one semester prior to the election, and approval by the Student Council sponsors. Students running for Student Council office must have had a petition with 30 signatures, and to be elected, must have a majority of the votes. Preparing to ting “Somewhere Over the Rainbow, the members of the Honor Society stand ready. As they prepare to give their campaign speeches, the candidates for Student Council are Introduced by Joe Morrison. 170 Junlor high The members of the National Junior Honor Society are (front row) Chris Hockaday, John Webb. Sherri Sharp, Ramona Young, Ken Morphew. Vince Cook and Todd Young; (second row) Pat Venable, Cindy Jones, LaDonna Hendrix, Yolanda Coulter, Ken Gregory. Stephen Myers, Lou Ann Watson and Laura Reaves; (third row) Tami Mitchell, Kerri Wesche, Lori Byers, Susan Hubbard, Janet Lamb, Nhu Nguyen, Tina McDade, Ann Martindale, Annette Parson, and Marilyn Rose, (back row) Katherine Carter, Lea McAdams. Tera Lea Futrell, Tammy Young, Mylea Wolff, Carla Cornish, Sissi Davis, Holly Gamey and sponsor Mrs. Betty Johnson. rani A candidate for the Student Council, Ann Martindale gives her campaign speech. If they had auditioned the day before, Tillle Thigpen and Willie Click were sure to get top honors in the Student Council talent show. Organizations 171 While the rest of the staff play In the creek, Eric Wood completes the yearbook. Playing for relief Working for satisfaction « The yearbook staff worked long hours taking pictures of school activities, the students, faculty, pep rallies, games and organizations. The staff met every Wednesday after school to print pictures, plan layouts, and write copy. They also traveled to out of town games and took pictures. Eric Wood and Tami Mitchell braved the stormy rain at the Ashdown game. They said they felt like ducks because they nearly had to swim across the field after the game was called off because of lightning. Several qualifications for a yearbook staff member were patience, talent, responsibility, and being a hard worker. Mrs. Judy Hockaday felt that all of the staff had these qualifications most of the time. Under the supervision of Mr. Hollis Hughes, Mrs. Hockaday, Mr. Sherald Pinkerton, Mr. John Robert Schirmer, and the senior high staff, the loyal staff members worked for days after the other students were out for summer vacation. They completed end of school activities so the yearbook would be one of the best. Working on the yearbook is much easier for Karen White, Joan Chandler and Ken Gregory than getting out of the creek. 172 Junior high Yearbook staff members are Mike Willard, Ken Gregory. Tami Mitchell, Joan Chandler. John Robert Johnson, Karen White and Alan Moses. (Not pictured: Eric Wood) Standing In the rain at one of the early ballgames, Tami Mitchell gets some shelter from Mr. Hollis Hughes' umbrella. Loading film In the camera. Alan Moses prepares to shoot pictures around school. Yearbook staff 173 174 Communlty ads Raising the flag, Ricky Coppola participates in the Peace Day ceremonies. Ricky is an exchange student from Venezuela and is a senior. The Peace Day was sponsored by Peace Links, an organization for nuclear disarmament in Nashville and across the United States. Community: y°u Country .. . city officials . . . McNugget controversy ... April flood ... Red Cross blood drive . . . Main Street. Nashville: A town of approximately 4,500 people, situated in Howard County in southwest Arkansas at approximately 33° 55' north latitude, 93° 50' east longitude. To some folks around Arkansas, a little dark blot of ink on a map is all they know of Nashville. But to her people, Nashville is a bustling community with a good year behind her with plenty of activities offered to her youth. To NHS girls the County Fair was a time to remember, especially for Kristi Hudson, a junior. A change in the government was seen in swearing-in of new Circuit Judge Ted Capeheart. Nashville’s main industry, poultry was threatened by a union boycott and strike on the Tyson plant. A particularly rough spell of bad weather threatened the homes of families and students as waters rose on Dec. 2. Many students gave blood at the Red Cross blood drive. When you see all of these aspects in perspective, it makes that little dark blot pretty significant. '■ Community ad 175 From flooding to picketing Fair queen to governor After covering the Scrapper football game for the Nashville News, Editor Louie Graves leaves looking very cheerful. During a halftime at a Scrapper basketball game, Coach Gary Segrest is interviewed by sportscasters Rick Castleberry and Charles Hubbard of KNAS. Upon the starting of school, things went as usual but fired up. On Sept. 9, the Nashville School lost its appeal against moving up to AAA. The appeal was based on the account of high school allowing four exchange students to attend. It put the school four over the cut off point for AA schools. “When we first found out about it, we double checked all our records, but the results were the same,” said Principal Bill Dawson. Coach Gary Segrest said, “If we enter AAA it’s going to be rough.” On Sept. 11 Kristi Hudson was chosen to represent Howard County as the Fair Queen. “The reason I entered the pageant was for experience because I plan on entering pageants next year that are giving scholarships,” said Kristi. In October the scare of Tylenol being laced with cyanide left seven dead in Chicago. Stores everywhere began taking the product back to the company, Johnson Johnson, which was offering a reward of $100,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for tampering with the drug. The poison, cyanide, is used for metal extractions, electroplating, heat-treating steel and other chemical purposes. In October, Nashville had its first Peace Rally which was started by Mrs. Betty Bumpers. The Rally was organized by Peace Links Worldwide, Women Against Nuclear War. Mrs. Becky Steel and Mrs. Pam Ball were co-chairmen for Howard County. Mrs. Steel stated. “The world could be destroyed in 30 minutes. There is no defense no matter who attacks first.” She added, “We want to say to our leaders that we want as much time, money, and effort spent on stopping nuclear war.” It is estimated that 140 million people would be killed, and those who survived would suffer the long term effects of radiation such as cancer. They would most likely die within a week. “My grandfather used to say, if women were put on the front line the first shot would never be fired,” said Mrs. Steel. In December the rain almost washed Nashville away, but the schools received little or minor damages. Primary received minor damage when water flooded the cafeteria, while high school’s drain in the courtyard backed up causing flood water to enter the library. Elementary had some major damage and a fourth of the roof had to be replaced. The Agri Department once again lost its sewage line between the agri building and junior high. More than 1,200 people were evacuated and taken to various churches, because of Mine and Dodson Creeks over flowing. The Nashville and surrounding areas received 12 inches of rain, the biggest ever. Roy Garris of the Water Department said, “There was no way to handle the water even with the flood gates open.” There was even the danger of the dam going but the problem was solved by (cont. on p. 178) 176 Community Fair queen to governor,,™, The Chicago Tylenol deaths provoked many store owners to pull It from their shelves The Fair Queen and her court included: (back) Tammle Plaster, Kristi Hudson, LeAnn Gaddis, Carol Clark, (front) Lacey Dawn Kirby and John Micheal Jamison. cutting out a section of the dam. It took two days to clean and sterilize the flooded water plant. The Department keeps at least 1.5 million gallons of treated water in case of emergency. In January a lawsuit was filed against Superintendent Carl Barger and the Nashville School Board as a result of their executive session. Mr. Barger called the session to discuss the salary, new job description and responsibilities of Mrs. Dana Newburg should she be hired as school district treasurer. The suit was filed in the Circuit Court of Howard County by Louis F. Graves III, editor of the Nashville News. Mr. Graves alleged that Mr. Barger and the school board violated the Freedom of Information Act by denying Mr. Graves the right to access to the meeting, and also said that the matter discussed was not appropriate for consideration in executive session. The court decision was that the School Board was to avoid discussing certain topics in executive session. Each side paid its own court cost. In April the journalism department held the annual Miss NHS pageant, with the theme, “We’ve Got Tonight.” Six girls were in the running for the title: Lynnea Reaves, Cindy Myers, Marlene Kirby, Gwen Souder, Kristi Hudson and Carol Clark. The judges chose Miss Carol Clark to represent Nashville High School. Gwen Souder as Miss Congeniality and first runner-up, and Cindy Myers, as talent winner. “When they announced the 1983 winner of the Miss NHS pageant; I held my breath for a second and at that moment my name was announced, I felt like a great burden had been lifted. I hope that I can represent the school to the best of my ability for the year to come, because this is an honor that I shall never forget,” said Carol. At the end of April the Nashville Tattler and Scrapper staffs went to Little Rock to the annual AHSPA convention. They swept 26 out of 27 awards given. The Tattler received an overall rating of “excellent” and the Scrapper received an overall rating of “Superior. In May a union leaflet caused much trouble at Tyson Foods, Inc. The leaflet, distributed by union paid workers at McDonald’s various restaurant locations, attacked the sanitary conditions at the Nashville plant. Tyson’s demanded the withdrawal of the anti-McNugget leaflet or the plant would prepare for the layoff of employees. Also in May the local chapter of MADD, Motorist Against Drunk Drivers, met to discuss the problem with the new DWI law. The problem with it is over crowding of the jail. There are times when the jail operates on a “reservation only basis” and on one occasion last year was forced to turn out drunks to admit fresh drunks, according to Sheriff Dick Wakefield. The chairman of the Nashville Chapter was Pat Harris. I 178 Communlty Protesting the allegations of unsanitary conditions at the Nashville Tyson Plant, citizens from Nashville picket in Little Rock in front of a McDonald’s. (Photo by Nashville News) Governor Bill Clinton speaks to the Rotary Club. Community 179 Hays Hallmark Gulf Station 845-3525 180 Patrons Masey Pulpwood Co., Inc. 8454365 Highway 4 South Nashville, AR J. C. 845-3365 ReaI Estate Auction Co. BILL DELONEY AGENT BOX IIS 206 NORTH MAIN STREET NASHVILLE. ARKANSAS 71852 PHONE BUS 045-4575 RES. 045-2695 Nashville, Arh. 120 West Bishop STATE FARM 'NSURANt I COMPANIES Case Shear Division Steuart Cooley Supplies W. R. Case Sons Cutlery Co. P.O. Box 380 Nashville, AR 845-4075 The Store With Everything you need: 218 S. Main Street 845-4242 Patrons 181 Tyson Foods, Inc. Poultry Growers, Inc. 100 East Cassady Street Nashville, Arkansas 845-1455 SHELTER INSURANCE COMPANIES SHELTER MUTUAL SHELTER GENERAL SHELTER LIFE Greg Tate, Agent 223 W. Howard P.O. Box 379 Nashville, AR 71852 Bus: (501) 845-1836 Res: (501) 845-4174 Neeley’s Service Center 24 Hour Wrecker Service Car Wash Open Dally 6:30 A M. • 8:00 P.M. 201 S. Main Phone 845-2802 182 Patron� 103 S. Main 845-3675 Nashville, AR Your Home of Better Values Otasco supports the Scrappers as shown by Rhonda and Susan Hubbard. Patrons 183 Barbara Pope School of Dance Compliments of Wishing the Seniors ’83 A Bright and Promising Future 421 S. Washington Nashville, AR 845-5121 Harper Candy Company 515 North 4th 845-4525 Larry’s Grocery James TV Open 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7 Days 845-9947 Magnavox Dealer 122 N. Main Nashville. AR 845-4486 Nashville Drug Nashville Drug Company We Deliver Call 845-2722 184 Patrons The Biggest Little Store In America Phone: 845-4840 Nashville, Arkansas 1982 Scrapper Team James Sullivan Distributor Sold at your favorite store telephone: 845-2320 Patrons 185 Bobby Smith’s Sand and Gravel Inc. You Call We Haul Day or Night Phone: 845-4046 medic-aid FAMILY DISCOUNT PHARMACY Quality - Low Cost Prescription Service 330 S. Main Street Nashville, Arkansas Phone: 845-4644 Agent: Bill Fritts 708 South Main Nashville, Arkansas Bus. 845-1011 Res. 845-3208 Auto • Fire • Life • Commercial Holiday Motor Lodge OUR BUSINESS IS SERVICE -OUR PRODUCT IS HOSPITALITY' Highway 27 South Nashville, Arkansas Phone 845-2953 SMITH’S READY MIX INC. Highway 4 South Nashville, AR “We’re On The Move” Helping Serve Rural America Southwest Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation “Owned By Those We Serve” • Texarkana • Nashville • DeQueen • Bradley 186 Patront Parrish Poultry and Garden Supplies Complete line of garden supplies, work clothes and your Cumberland Distributor Mineral Springs Hwy., a Part of Jebco i -ZW 11 idiTTl Join the crew down at ynt- - Parrish Poultry and Garden ' ■ wfT - Supplies in helping support IjjLrv4 ifjr the Scrappers Donnie Parrish and Clay Starr demonstrate their skills by working at Parrish Poultry and Garden Supplies. Senior Marti Hood. Patti Green, and Bryan Chesshir Ouachita Production Credit Association 625 N. Main Nashville Arkansas 845-2221 Patrons 187 Compliments of C. C. Carlton Fletcher Benson, Secretary Edna Benson, Vice-Pres Willie Benson, Jr, Administrator BENSON NURSING HOME, INC Nursing Care 24 Hours Daily Facilities For Both Male And Female Ambulance Service Magic Carpets 107 S. Main Nashville, AR 845-5848 “Complete home flooring” 1315 Hutchinson St Ph 845-4933 Nashville. Arkansas 71852 Quality Tires for Less Tackett Tire Mart IBERTY Industrial Supply Co. P O Bo 605 Nashville. Arkansas 71852 1215 S. 4th 845-3479 Nashville. AR rhontMS-SISI Alignment Shocks Congratulations Seniors Brakes We support NHS and the Scrappers! Pile Rexall Drug (Zatatfruf ----Nashville, Arkansas -------- 116 S. Main Ph. 845-1565 Ron Morris owner 188 Patrons Sports Shop Carol Clark and Jim Hargis model cloths from Dox. 113 N. Main 845-2213 Bo, Wonzie, Bill and Jim say Go Scrappers! Patrons 189 Howard Manufacturing Company Makers of Roytex and Pierre Cardin Robes 1111 Wilson Street 845-1370 We’ve been in Nashville 22 years An equal opportunity employer 190 Patrons 107 North Main 845-3232 First National Insurance Agency Inc. YOUR K ndipt w ( nr Iibiinuiu K AGENT Nashville, Arkansas Be in the center of things with fashions from Carl’s. First National Insurance Agency Inc. Agents: Dwight Jones Virginia Mitchell Ronny Blakley Tim Jones Mary Lynn Lewis THERE S NO PLACE LIKE Iturift, 12 I North Main Nashville Arkansas 71852 Quality Shoe Store 105 North Main Dale and Shirley Hamilton 845-1232 CROW-BURLINGAMF CO. 120 East Howard Nashville, Arkansas Joey’s Place 108 2 North Main Nashville, AR 845-5580 Patrons 191 Sponsored by: Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Nashville Bottlers of: Coca-Cola, Sprite, Tab, Fresca, Barg’s Root beer, Welch, Orchard, and HiC Flavors 192 Patron Store 1 Stueart’s Shopping Center Store 2 Southpark Shopping Center Nashville, Arkansas Robison’s 124 South Main Nashville, Arkansas 845-4001 kimBAir Dorman Piano and Organ Company Warnock Springs Road Rt. 4, Box 11 Magnolia, Arkansas 71753 Phone: Sales and Service 234-5278 A F Motor lines P.O. Box 244 Ashdown, Arkansas 71822 Patron 193 Because you have just one face doesn't mean it has to look like one lace You can hav e face? to match moods and clothe? and places Today you can come to a Merle Norman Studio and learn hou Free Accomplished Beauty Adviser? will teach you the ''hou and why o( fashion's newest looks, customised to your face See your eves in the newest colors of the season Learn hou to slim the nose, widen the eye. create a shapelier mouth Call tor an appointment or come in today meRLE noRmAn TW Place for tl� « (41 10111 Fare 114 South Main Nashville, AR Dan’s Carpetland 213 North Main Nashville. AR Free Estimates 845-4830 Dan Walters Joe’s Grocery 8454144 821 West Sunset Open 7-11 Every Day Fresh Donuts ■ Fresh Meats • Crisp Produce Delicatessen Snack and Game 119 N. Main Nashville. AR 845-1336 Ranchland Inc. 117 East Clark Nashville, Arkansas 845-3681 “We Support the Scrappers” Mike Radebaugh 194 Patrons 411 South Main 845-4997 Nashville, AR Manager Rick Hicks FEATURING Can I help you, says Susan Baker as she assists a customer at the Big Tee Patrons 195 David’s Auto Clinic Sonic Wrecker Service Inc. Drive Inn Day 845-4774 Night 845-2813 Owners: 295 W. Thomas Earl and Sylvia Nashville, AR 71852 Prosser 24-Hour Wrecker Service Murfreesboro Hwy. 845-4119 Owners: David and Joy Byers Compliments of the Employees of: BE AIRD-POUL AN WEEDE ATER Division-Emerson Electric Co. Nashville, AR P.O. Box 379 Phone: 845-1234 196 Patrons Doris’ Hair Fashions Call for an appointment 845-3106 114 E. Hempstead Nashville, AR 71582 Guest House of Nashville 1302 South Fourth St. Nashville, AR 71852 Phone: 845-3881 Administrator: Jean Owens Strout Realty Inc. George Castleberry Branch Manager 516 N. Main Nashville, AR Bus. 845-1346 Res. 845-3890 24 Hr. Wrecker Service Sunset Grocery John’s Exxon your A. G. Food Center 400 West Sunset 215 W Dodson Street Nashville, AR 71852 Bus: 845-3131 phone: 845-1021 Home: 845-4638 Nashville, AR 71852 owner: Jay Romine Patrons 197 Richard Musgrave Clarene Musgrave Aero Salvage of Arkansas Inc. Farmer’s Market Produce Used and Rebuilt Aircraft Aircraft Salvage Parts and Recovery Rebuildable, Exotic Sports cars 501 845-8807 P.O. Box 218 Nashville, AR Fresh fruits and vegetables Wholesale and Retail 103 West Dodson Street 845-1153 Owner: Joe Carlton Reese Brothers Auto Parts Inc. 800 South Main kj A PA M 845-3600 Nashville's Friendly Railroad WAL-MART South Park Shopping Center 845-2434 '' “Satisfaction Guaranteed” 210 South Front 845-2414 Nashville, Arkansas 198 Patrons Congratulations seniors and good luck in the future! Lori Aylett Seven years in band, clarinet, one year as a rifle and has attended Regional Tryouts and placed as follows: 9th grade second band, chair thirteen 10th grade second band, chair nine 11th grade - first band, chair fourteen. Susan Baker Seven years in band, flute, and six years as a majorette Valerie Crawford • Seven years in band, trumpet, and has attended Regional Tryouts. Tammy Croy Seven years in band, saxophone, and five years as a majorette Doreen Dowdy Seven years in band, saxophone, and five years as a majorette. John Lemons - Seven years In band, tuba. Mary Beth Lucas Seven years in band, clarinet. Marti Lyons - Seven years in band, saxophone. Dawn Mason Seven years In band, clarinet, senior year as Drum Major and has attended Regional Tryouts and placed. Paula McDaniel - Seven years in band Tom Morrow • Seven years in band, drums, and has attended Regional Tryouts and placed as follows: Uth grade - second band, fourth alternate. Kathy Newton Seven years in band, clarinet, and three years as a flag. Greg Nunley Seven years in band, trombone, and has attended Regional Tryouts. Darryl Peak • Seven years in band, trombone, and has attended Regional Tryouts. Nyla Roberts Seven years in band, saxophone, and five years as a flag. Kim Westfall • Six years in band, flute, and three years as a flag Sponsored by Band Booster Organization 200 Patrons Lori Aylett Susan Baker Valerie Crawford Tammy Croy Greg Nunley Darryl Peak Nyla Roberts Kim Westfall Sponsored by Band Booster Organization Patrons 201 Dillard's Buick Pontiac, Inc. Box 1290 1619 Spruce Street 508 S. Main Nashville, AR Texarkana, AR-TX 214-793-2133 Hickory House 815 S. Main Nashville, Arkansas Pat Honeycutt Agency 439 North 2nd 845-3806 Southwest Federal Savings Loan Assoc. P.O. Box 301 Nashville, Arkansas 202 Patrons Roger’s Electronics T.V. Stereo Repair 205 W. Cassady Nashville, Arkansas 845-2473 YORK GARY Chevrolet Oldsmobile Sales and Service 845-1536 1420 West Leslie Nashville, Arkansas YORK GARY - OWNER Jamison’s Cleaners 122 West Clark Nashville, Arkansas 845-3383 Professional Boosters Rita’s Flowerland Nu-Way Cleaners Arkla-Gas Co. White-way Barber Shop Kid’s Stuff Joda’s Restaurant Pleasant Valley Shoppe Fabric Fair Jim Turner Auto Billie’s Flowers Nashville Nursing Home Delta’s Hairlines Lone Star Donut White Way Dr. John Hearnsberger Joe Marjorie Smith Patrons 203 Nashville residents recognize the service of Nashville Plumbing when they see this vehicle. Ramage Studio 115 South Main, Nashville, AR 845-4666 204 Patrons PILGRIM INDUSTRIES OF ARKANSAS Gary Dan Futrell. Tera Lee Futrell and Vicky Chism. Patrons 205 High Yield Forestry includes research! Controlled pollination to help us develop superior trees is one part of our forestry research. And research is just one part of our High Yield Forestry. Also involved are planting millions of seedlings, fertilizing, thinning, harvesting, and complete utilization of the fiber from the forest. Besides products, our forests provide recreational opportunity, serve as a habitat for wildlife, protect watersheds, and return oxygen to the atmosphere. A Weyerhaeuser The Tree Growing Company 206 Patron We’re So Happy, We’re not bored, We’re the Class of 84. We’re So Happy, We’re Alive; We’re the Class of 85 Patrons 207 Bryan Chesshlr Kevin Chesshlr Clint Bedwell Marvin Johnson Doug McCrary Allen McKee Tom Morrow Congratulations to the 7-AA West Champs! (Photos courtesy Ramage Studio) 208 Patrons Eric Clardy � fh injured ln«400UO We're Working Hard To Be The Best Bank You Ever Had! 1982-83 Coaching Staff Coach Gary Segrest Coach Bill Thigpen Coach Tom DeBlack Coach Gene Simmons Coach Charles Carozza Coach Donny Defier Patron 209 Scrapper Boosters John and 7M ra Bissell Larry, Janet and Toby Craver say “Go, Scrappers, Go.” Reese Auto Parts It pleases us to please you.-Jamison’s Cleaners Dox supports Scrappers for another fine season. Bo, Bill, Jim and W onzie. Bobby, Marilyn, Kristi, Kelli and Kerri Porterfield There’s no place like Hunt’s. Robison’s says good luck this year in AAA. Kirby Vacuum Cleaner, C.C. Jones, Linda Jones and Mark Jones. Phil, Janice, Phillip and Holly say “Go, Scrappers.’’ Otasco says, “Go, Scrappers, go.’’ Tollett’s Gifts. J.J. White, registered bridal consultant. Radio Shack, Bill White. Cleo McCorkle loves Terry Bissell 4 ever. Debbi Acord loves Robby Brown 4 always. Lisa Cassady loves Tony Young forever. Kathy Newton -n- Adrian W illiams Miss Floyd says, “Go Scrappers.” Steve Graves and Brent Chalker say, “How about them unicorns?” I love you, “Sweet Pea.” Scott Hatfield and Jeanie Roberts Bryan Chesshir No. 64 says win. Gary Dan and Stephen say G.M.H., all seniors of 83. Steve, David, Stephen, Brent, Gary, David say G.M.H. Christie Hobbs. Scuba diving lessons call J.R. Schirmer. W illiam Chambers Jr. Matt, Debbie and Vicky Van Horn Davin Plaster Best of luck, Bill and Jean Dawson Russ Nivens-Jouster and Fxcalibur Randy Lewis says, “Hunt with beagles.” Marti and Dawn say, “Go, Scrappers go.”—Pile Drug Citizens State Bank York Gary Chevrolet-Oldsmobile Johnny ’s Flowers Susan, Dina, Caroline, Patty, Connie and Deanna say, “It’s been real and it’s been fun, but it ain’t been real fun.” Terry Bissell loves Cleo McCorkle always. Terry Salisbury loves Donnie Webb Debra McCrary says the Seniors of 83 are the best. Ron and Virginia Darcey Kay and Cookie Penney To: Terry, Skipper, Randy, Shane — Learn thee well! Ann Sanders and Gary Hughes Deanna Waddle loves Richard Smithson. Rene Bennett loves Billy and Christy Bennett. Richard -n- Deanna Forever! Mary Lynn Garris Cheryl Wesson loves Thomas Parker. Clay Starr loves Linda Hardin Dina Jones loves Joe Lewis. —“Seniors of 83.” Joe Loves Dina. Mamaw says, “Go Scrappers.” Sue Lewis Ray and Sandra Hallmark W illiam Souder’s bushhogging Captain -n- Red say, “How ’bout them Scrappers?” Connie -n- Kirk married. Teresa Brewer loves Greg James 4 ever. Ann Sanders, Seniors of 83. Patty Green (short-cake) Sr. of 83. Patty -n-Doug, married June 10, 1983. Lenee Hollowav loves Larry McKinnon Patta and Al say, “Go, fight, win.” Cristie loves Skipper. Scrapper editors (Ed, Jo, Can-do and Lisa) say, “Buy a book. We need the money.” Charlie says, “Go, Scrappers, go.” Joey Mrs. B rd hacks the Scrappers. Congratulaciones a Ricardo Coppola de tu familia de Nashville, Arkansas-Hola! John Robert Schirmer Karon, Sherry , Todd, Rodne and Brad back the Scrappers. Congratulations Skipper, you made it. Ruth, Barn and Toni say “Go.” Ester and Jerry say “Go.” Mike, Jamie and Matthew say “Go.” Louise backs the Scrappers. Tammy Keaster says, “Go, fight, win.” Hubert, Virginia, Billy, Dee Ann, Stacy and Tracy Hardin. Trisha -n- Steve J.C. Dyer Real Estate and Auction Congratulations. Grant backs the Scrappers. Brooke-Scrappers all the way. Doris Millward The Police Department backs the Scrappers. Dan’s Carpetland Crow Burlingame says, “Go.” Billy and Jerlvn Stone support the Scrappers. Quality you can stand on. Magic Carpets. Fern’s C rafts Easter and Jeri support the Scrappers. Town and Country supports the Scrappers. 210 Patrons Kelly l)ild Terr and Susan say, “Go, fight, win.” Tammie O'Bryant Paul McGinnis loves Jacqueline Ross4 ever. Sherry C layton loves Fddie Arnold 4 ever!!! Marguerite Amonette Mark C ombs loves Kelly Wade forever. Kim loves Brad (hut Susan's got him). Barbara, Mike and Misty Martin-dale, “Go Scrappers.” Kand l ewis's dogs are sorry like their owner. Donnie Parrish loves Sharia Robertson. Come see us. Howard Auto Theatre Shannon Garris loves Dave Beavert Good luck Seniors 83. Ray and Maine Nation. Mr. and Mrs. Billy F. Jamison. Tim Freel says, “Go Scrappers.” Johnny Furr loves Susie Cox. Jockette Mgr. loves editor. W ayne Toliver Cindy says, “Go Scrappers go.” Michael says, “Go, Scrappers, go.” Jan Ponder has an Fxcedrin headache number 5. Tracy -n- Ricky Wayne and Trisha say, “Thanks Irene.” Guess who says, “Hi, Little Hughes.” From the Hickory House: Drive through our window ring our bell eat our food or go to the “Big Tee.” Pam. Joe, Haydon and Allison say, “Go.” Randy, Karen, Toby and Haydon back the Scrappers. Pam Turheville loves Lloyd Renfro w. Pantomiming to Mountain Music and “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” are Skipper Davis, Steven Nation, and C. W. Walker In the Student Council talent show. Jeff -n- Becky Pat Gray Terri Gray Robert Gray Doris says,“Go.” Beauty Barn Shonda says, “Yea, Scrappers!” James Gray v Terry Bissell Clay Starr Congratulations! Bizz We love you! Jodi, Helen Wayne Bissell Congratulations! We love you! Daddy, Mother Jeff Patrons 211 “Where is my smurf?” Congratulations Love, Mom, Dad, Dena, Donna CI«o McCorlde Congratulations Matt Van Horn and Rene Bennett First Assembly of God Church 1205 West Sypert A winning team, Jesus Christ you Cleo, This year is ending and a beginning. Congratulations and best wishes in the future, We love you! Mother, Bobby, and the Ray Family 212 Patrons Patrons 213 Congratulations Steven Paul Graves NHS Class of 1983 When Steven graduates, he will be the 10th child of Louis ‘Swampy’ and Wilton Graves to graduate from NHS. In fact, they have had at least one child enrolled in Nashville public schools every year since 1949. Steven’s brothers and sisters wish to congratulate him AND our Mom and Dad. We also wish to thank the people of Nashville for providing such a fine school system. We are grateful for the many fine men and women who have been our teachers. Louie Class of '61 Jimmy Class of '83 Larry Claaa ot 69 Danny Class of ’66 Gerry Bob Class of '68 Johnny Claaa of ‘70 Kathy Claaa ot '71 Mikey Class of '78 Jennifer Steven The children of Louis and Wilton Graves are the owners of your hometown newspaper: THE NASHVILLE NEWS We're (till afraid of Did ind we’d rather cat at Mom' table than anywhere in the world! 214 Patron M.V.P.’s of ’83 Football’s MVP of ’83 Johnny Johnson Basketball’s MVP’s of ’83 Kelly Dildy Eric Clardy Track’s MVP’s of ’83 Gwen Souder Johnny Johnson Sponsored by the Booster Club Patrons 215 Inside Index ......................... 218 Graduation .................... 224 Awards ........................ 228 Noted Athlete ................. 230 Junlor Senior Banquet ......... 232 Colophon ...................... 234 Editor’s page ................. 235 Closing ....................... 236 Seniors Donny Parrish. Tammy Croy and Thuy Van Bui pose with art instructor Mrs. Pat Clingan with their art awards. (Nashville News photo) 216 Index honors School Board member Becky Steel talks with new Honor Society inductees during the fall induction. The induction was held for seniors qualifying for the society Index Honors: y°u P.E. O. award . . . graduation ... Honor Grads . .. Teacher-of-the-Year ... scholarships ... Florence Dawley Award. What did you expect to get out of high school when you registered that summer? Just a locker, a couple of books, and six nasty teachers? For those who put a little effort into what they did for their school and community, the benefits were somewhat more than a few formulas and literary quotes. For seniors Lori Aylett and Marti Hood, their year of hard work paid off. At the awards assembly, Lori was notified that she was to be valedictorian and Marti had been chosen salutatorian. For juniors Kuper Kreul, Tony Lyons, Eddy Lyons, Patta Henderson, and Jodee Ayres their year of activity in the community earned them a chance to learn about the governmental process at Boys’ State and Girls’ State. For sophomores Stephen Rose and Susan Sanders, their general personality at school made them the teacher’s choice for outstanding sophomores. For history teacher Tom DeBlack, his devotion to his students and to the seniors he sponsored, a second title of Teacher-of-the-Year was confered upon him by the Honor Society. For students, a long year of credits, book reports, plays, slave sales, and pep rallies resulted in the final achievement of a long awaited goal. The end of school, an honor in itself realizing that you have survived one more year- JT7 lnd«x Hor� or 217 Junior Lesley Watson enjoys herself at the homecoming game. Index A Ackley. Marilyn 74, 93 Acord, Debbi 62, 89 Ammonete. Kim 62 Ammonete. Marguerite 54. 62 Anderson. Earmon 4. 69 Anderson, Teca 62 Archer. Jimmy 69. 105 Arnold, Allen 74. 91 Arnold. Candy 69, 100, 103 Arnold. Jamie 69 Ashford, Mark 74. 88. 91 Aylett, Lori 28. 62. 86. 87. 93. 96. 98. 103, 121. 201. 225. 226. 228 Ayres. Jodee 32, 33, 69, 93, 100, 102. 103 B Bagley, Shane 74. 91 Bailey. Bridgett 74, 90 Baker, Susan 14, 36, 62, 90, 96, 195, 201 Band 96 Barnes, Terry 69, 91 Barnes. Tracy 74 Barron. Horace 69 Baseball 126 Beavert. Amy 30, 74, 91 Beavert. Renee 36, 62. 90, 92, 93 Bedwell, Clint 14. 56. 62. 126, 127, 208, 227 Beene, Tommy 74, 89, 93, 96, 100, 103 Bennett, Rene 17, 62 Benson, Mlcheal 6, 35, 74, 91, 132 Bevil, Ronnie 62. 69 Bissell, Barry 62 Bissell, Terry 28. 36. 62. 87. 91. 208, 227 Block, Dewayne 69 Boles. Eundra 47, 74, 91. 121, 127 Boozer, Steven 74, 88. 93 Boozer. Teresa 69. 90. 93, 236 Bowden. Duane 62, 224 Boys' Basketball 112 Boys' Track 120 Bradford. John 74, 88, 93, 96 Bradford. Randy 69, 121 Bradley. Mark 69 Bretz. David 69, 73. 93. 96. 228 Brewer Barbara 74 Brewer, Teresa 69, 90 Brooks. Harold 69 Brown. Denvil 16, 74. 91 Brown, Mike 24, 69, 91 Bui. Thu Van 55. 62. 216 C Capps, Helen 62 Carthan, Lewis 74 Carver. Jeff 69, 91 Cassady, Lisa 62, 87, 89 Cassady, Teresa 74. 91 Castleman, Todd 69, 91 Chalker, Brent 69, 91, 232 Chambers, Roger 3, 11, 88. 69. 91 Chambers, Stacy 51, 74 Chambers. William 62 Cheerleaders 94 Chess Club 88 Chesshir. Bryan 36. 37, 51, 62, 87. 91. 187, 208, 225 Chesshir, Kevin 36, 62, 208 Chesshir, Steve 51, 62. 91 Chism. Vicky 30. 47. 69. 116. 117, 118. 119, 205 Christopher, Patricia 62 Clardy. Eric 62. 105, 120, 121, 122, 123, 209 Clark. Carol Ann 9, 12. 13, 34. 69. 89. 90. 96. 174, 189 Clayton, Sherry 62, 89 Clements. Angie 31. 54. 74, 96 Cllngan. Paul 25. 62, 66. 88. 100 Collins, Roxann 74 Conley. Greg 69, 127, 232 Combs, Mark 74 Copeland, David 69 Copeland, Scotty 74. 89. 91, 93, 103 Coppola. Ricky 3, 20, 63, 88, 93, 175 Corley, Jeff 64. 66. 88 Cornish, Dana 74 Coulter, John 69, 232 Coulter, Marsha 63 Cox, Susan 17. 63 Crawford, Sue Beth 69, 89. 90 Crawford, Valerie 63, 93, 201 Crisp. Deadra 17. 74, 90. 91. 124 125 Croy, Tammy 63, 96, 201, 216 Cummings, Terry 63 Cummings, Timothy 63 D Davis. Eugene 91 Davis, Shema 74, 124 Davis, Skipper 3. 36, 37, 63, 90, 91. 227 Dawson. Billy 27. 74. 126, 127 Dickinson, Diane 69 Dildy, Kelly 36. 37. 63. 87. 93. 116, 118, 119, 215, 227 Dove, Jimmy 3, 74 Dowdy, Doreen 63, 93, 201 Drama Club 92 Duckett, Sarah 69, 89, 90 Dunson, Kirk 74. 91 E Elder. Dede 74. 88. 93. 96 218 Index Erby. Bonnie 63 Ewing. Willie 63. 91 F Fatherree. Melissa 11. 69. 91 FBLA 90 Feemster. Teri 74 FFA 90 FHA 90 Flemister, Theresa 63, 91 Floyd, Scotty 69. 91. 130 Foltz. Julie 17, 76. 90. 91 Football 106 Franks, Cindy 76, 90 Freel. Tim 30. 32. 33. 51, 69, 91 French Club 92 Fugitt, Dennis 24. 69, 91 Furr, Greg 69, 91 Furr, Janna 63 Furr, Johnny 17. 56. 63. 91 Futrell, Gary Dan 47, 76, 205 G Gales, Jimmy 76 Gilbert, Jimmy 91 Girls’ Basketball 113 Girls' Track 124 Gleba, John 69 Gleba, Teresa 76, 93 Graham, Jay 69. 88, 93 Golf 128 Good son, Cathy 76, 90 Graves, Steven 28, 63, 214 Green. Patty 36, 63, 90, 91, 187 Green, Ray 63, 91 Griddine, Eugene 76 Home economics students Bridgett Bailey, Cathy Goodson and Rhonda McKinney decide on the right material to go in a house. Grundy, Teresa 63, 89. 91 H Ha Van 2. 76 Haislip, Kim 69 Hallmark, Todd 69 Hardin. Linda 29. 36. 63. 90 Hardin, Stacy 27, 70, 89. 93, 96, 99 Hardin. Tracy 47. 70. 73, 89. 90, 93. % Harding. David 36. 63. 88, 91, 93 Harper, Darin 70 Hartsell, Clay 70, 91 Hartsell, Shela 17, 63. 89 Hatfield. Scott 14. 15. 63. 91, 127, 209, 229 Henderson, Patta 11, 70, 89, 90. 91. 93 Henley. Christy 26, 76. 88, 96, 99 Henry. Trisha 30. 70, 71, 93. 232 Hewitt, Sarah 76 Sophomore Marcia Lleven hurdles In the low hurdles to the finish line. Hicks. David 22, 31, 76. 86. 126. 127 Hobbs. Christie 32, 70, 91 Hockaday, Billy 36. 37. 63. 87. 88. 91. 209 Hockaday. Jim Bob 50. 57, 70, 90. 91. 233 Hockaday, Stan 70 Hodges, Shonda 17, 51, 76 Holloway. Lenee 70. 89, 100, 235 Holston, Fred 64. 87. 91. 100, 101 Honor Society 86 Hood, Marti 36, 64, 87, 93. 187, 227. 228 House, Susan 76 Hubbard, Rhonda 70, 183 Hudson, Kristie 34. 70. 91. 174 Hughes, Gary 91 Hughes. Randy 76. 91 Hughes, Richard 64. 88, 91 Hupp, Allen 64. 224 Hupp, Tammy 70 Hupp. Wayne 76 J Jackson, Jimbo 70, 91 Index 219 Jackson, Trina 76, 96 Jacobs, Lori 70, 90, 91 Jacques. Debra James, Greg 64, 121 Jamison. Caroline 28, 36, 64. 90, 91 Jamison, Stephen 76, 91 Jefferson, Darrell 70 Jefferson, Milton 76, 91 Jefferson, Randy 70 Johnson, Johnny 28. 64. 105, 121, 122, 123, 127, 131. 209. 215, 228 Johnson, Kim 70. 89, 90 Johnson, Marvin 35. 36, 37 Johnson, Nadine 70. 89, 91 Jones, Debbi 89 Jones, Debra 70 Jones, Dina 3, 64, 90, 227 Jones, Jena 64 Jones, Judi 13, 23, 76 Jordan, Robin 76 K Karst, Jane 76 Keaster, Tammy 32. 48, 51, 70, 90. 91. 124, 125, 228 Keeney. Robert 70, 92, 93 Kelly, Robert 70 Kemp, Chip 76, 91 Kemp. Neil 225 King, Brian 71 King, Melanie 21, 76 Kirby, Gaylene 76, 124 Kirby. Marlene 34. 64. 90. 124 Kreul, Kuper 56. 71, 93, 127 Kupprion, Christine 64, 88, 91, 93, 124 L Lamb, Patrick 77, 91 Lamb, Vernon 64 Lebon, Michelle 77. 90 Lebon, Ramona 71 On slave day, slaves play ring around the roses. Homecoming royalties Lisa Tolleson and Vicky Chism watch the football game in the rain. Lemons, Becca 64. 89 Lemons. Earl 77. 96 Lemons, John 64. 96, 201 Lemons, Kim 17, 77, 90 Lewis. Joe 3. 23. 64. 91 Lewis. Mona 77 Lewis. Randy 64, 191, 229 Library Club 88 Lleven, Marcia 77. 104, 124, 125 Littlefield. Charlie 77. 91 Lockeby, Danny 77 Lockeby, Shane 64, 91 Lofton, Alberta 71, 77 Lofton, Joann 77, 93 Lovells, Kim 3, 71 Lucas, Mary Beth 64. 89, 90, 91, 96. 201 Lyons. Eddy 33, 51, 71, 96, 99. 100, 102, 103, 235 Lyons, Marti 64, 96, 201 Lyons, Tony 30, 32, 33 M McCorkle, Cleo 36, 64. 90. 91. 101, 212, 224 McCoy, Sherry 77, 124 McCrary. Doug 64, 87, 208 McCrary. Debra 36, 64. 87. 90. 92. 93, 224 McDade, Jeff 71 McDaniel, Paula 8, 64, 89, 90, 96, 201, 233 McGinnis, Paul 77. 91 McKee. Allen 65. 91, 208 McKinney, Rhonda 77 McLaughlin. Debra 71 McLaughlin. Jackie 77 McMorris, Robin 16, 77 McRaven. Jeff 71 Marshall, Daniel 65 Marshall. Tandall 71. 91 Marshall. Vincent 3, 32, 57, 71, 91, 232 Martin. David 77. 93. 121 Mason. Dawn 12. 56. 65. 87. 93, 96. 98. 99. 201. 228 Melson, Stanley 65, 91 Masey. Marlin 35. 52. 71. 35 Matthews, Jackie 71, 121 May. L.D. 77 Mikulek, Kenneth 71 Miller, Jimmy 56, 65, 91 Mobbs, Amanda 71 Morphew, Brent 25, 71, 91 Morrison. Bonnie 71, 89 Morrow. Mike 47, 71, 88. 121, 123 Morrow, Tommy 65, 96. 201, 208 Musgrave, Le Ann 32, 71, 91, 93, 100 Myers. Cindy 34, 71, 93, 100, 103 N Nation, Steve 3, 91 Third period accelerated sophomore English class concentrates on their semester test. Newton, Chester 77 Newton. Kathy 65. 96. 201 Newton. Pricillia 65, 93 Nichols, Dee Dee 65 Nivens, Russ 65, 88, 66. 191 Nunley, Greg 27, 55, 65, 96, 201 O O’Bryant, Tammie 77, 91. 92. 93. 100, 101 Office Workers 44 O’Neal. Wanda 71 Osborn, Linda 77, 96 Owens. Karla 77 P Pakta. Hannu Parker, Greg 65 Parker, Keith 77 Parker, Monty 77, 91 Parrish, Donnie 23, 36, 37, 65. 87. 91. 187, 216 Parrish. Mark 47. 77. 91. 96. 130 220 Index Patrick, Dale 77. 91 Peak. Darryl 55. 65. 93. 96. 201, 236 Pennington. Burnie 78 Persley, Darry 78. 96 Persley, Thomas 15. 65, 209 Petty, Charles Photographers 100 Pilgrim, Sharon 32, 71 Pinkerton, Alan 32, 73, 88 Pinkerton, Brent 78 Plaster, Davin 78, 90 Preston, Carl 30, 78 Pryor, Dionne 73, 121, 127 Pryor, Evonne 28, 65, 117, 118, 119 Pryor, Jerry Pryor, Sherry 48. 78 Puryear, Pamela 78, 103, 235 R Radebaugh, Mike 16. 78. 91, 194 Raulerson, David 78, 91 Ray, Tim 78, 91 Ray. Wade 78, 91 Reaves, Lynnea 32, 33, 34. 88, 90, 93, 96 Reed, Stacey 78, 96 Rice, Terry 78 Richard, Parrish 78 Richardson, Connie 28, 65, 90, 91 Robbins, Randy 65 Roberts, Jennifer Roberts. Nyla 8. 65. 91. 96. 201 Robison, Colleen Robinson, Kevin 78, 91, 118, 119, 121 Robertson, Sharia 36, 37, 65, 67 Rochelle, Charlie 65 Rodgers. Theresa 78 Rogers, Michelle Rogers, Terry 78, 91 Rose, Stephen 35, 78, 93, 96, 100, 103, 228 Ross. Steve 14, 52. 65. 91. 121 Rowe, Donna 73, 88, 93, 96 Rowe, Joanne 78 S Salisbury, Terry 56, 65 Sanders. Ann 14. 15, 36. 56, 65, 90. 91 Sanders. Susan 78 Sanford. Michael 73 Scoggins, Carolyn 73, 90 Scoggins, Juanita 73. 90 Scott, Danny 67, 91 Scrapper Staff 103 Seavers, Robert 73 During the homecoming pep rally. Scott Hatfield crowns queen Ann Sanders. Index 221 Shankles. Tim 79. 96 Slllivan, Becky 67. 89. 91 Skaggs. Kim 56. 67. 90 Smith. David 16. 47. 79. 91 Smith. Lisa 73. 89. 91. 96. 103 Smith. Lori 56. 67, 91 Smith. Sharon 67 Smith. Stacy 79 Smithson, Richard 73, 91, 121, 127. 130 Snodgrass. Patrick 31. 79. 81 Souder, Gwen 34, 35. 56. 89, 131, 215 Spigner, Rhonda 3, 73. 91, 117, 118 Sports Banquets 130 Stair, Clay 29, 67, 91, 187 Stockton, Noland 79 Stockton. Roy 73, 127 Stone, Steven 73 Student Council 86 Sumler, Duane 67 Swann. Deborah 36. 48. 51, 87, 212. 224 T Tanaka. Akihiro 67. 88 Tarlton, Steve 67 Tattler 100 Taylor. Clint 79. 91 Tennis 128 Tolleson, Lisa 79, 96 Tollett. Wil 50. 79. 88. 93. 96. 100 Toliver. Wayne 12. 13, 73, 91. 93 Tomerlin, Joe Paul 73. 90. 91, 93 Track 120 Tran. Thu-Lan Thi 73, 88. 89. 93. 103. 235 Tucker. Robert 73, 88 Tuberville. Billy 67, 90 Tuberville, Pam 73 V Van Horn, Matt 54. 67. 91. 121. 212 Venable. Sherry 24. 67, 87. 89. 91. 227. 229 W Wade. Kelly 79. 100. 101 Waddle. Deanna 67. 90. 91 Wakefield. Alan 32. 33. 91 Wakefield. Bill 50. 79. 88. 93. 100 Wakefield. Eric 73. 91 Walker. C.W. 3. 29. 73. 120. 121, 122 Wallace. Judi 15. 73. 89. 92. 93. 100. 101 Watson. Lesley 8. 15. 24. 30. 32, 33. 73. 122 Webb. Eric 17. 79. 89 Wesson. Andy 79. 87. 91 Wesson. Cheryl 67 Westfall. Kim 67. 96. 201 Westfall. Lyne 47. 73 White. Mark 73 White. Stacy 32. 73. 89. 90 White. Tresa 73 White. William 67 Whitmore, Spencer 86. 79. 91. 121, 127 Wildbur, Susan 26. 73. 89. 90. 93. 96 Wilkins. Kevin 16. 79. 91 Wilkins. Rhonda 67. 85. 89. 90. 91. 227 Williams. Adrian 73. 121, 127 Williams. Grant 79. 91 Williams. Greg 79 Williams. Melissa 73 Williamson, Larry 32. 73. 91 Willis. Donnie 73. 91 Witherspoon. Jeff 67. 224 Witherspoon. Jes 79. 91 Witherspoon. Ray 79 Woodruff. Pam 73. 90 Wynn. Eric 47. 79. 91 Y Yearbook 102 Young. Andrea 67. 87, 92. 93 Young. Jennifer 8. 73. 89. 93. 100. 103 Young. Steve 73, 91 Staff Allison, Thomas 98 Aylett, Coy 82 Aylett. Relda 43. 80. 91 Barger. Carl 58. 133 Barron. Martha 83 Byrd. Neva 6. 80. 87 Carozza. Charles 43. 48. 121, 131 Chesshir. Alicia 83. 216 Cllngan. Pat 80. 216 Craver, Larry 91 Davis, Virginia 46. 89 Dawson. Bill 58. 130 DeBlack, Thomas 4. 43. 56. 80. 131. 229 Derfler, Donnie 122, 131 Ellis. Kathi 44 Floyd. Betty 42. 56. 80 Heliums. Bernie 52 Horn. Dena 32. 42. 80. 233 Hubble. Arnold 83 Hughes. Hollis 103 Hughes. Karen 50. 93 Hunter. Howard 80 Jamison. Verna 83 Johnson. Johnny 80 Jones. Ozie 52, 80 Marson. Johnny 83 Martin, Joe Murphy, Jack 83 Newburg, Dana 44 Ponder, Jan 2. 42. 51 Reed. JoJo 58 Schirmer, John Robert 42. 80. 100, 103 Segrest, Gary 121, 132, 133 Segrest. Jan 132, 133 Shaddox, John 42 Shaddox, Millie 56 Spigner. Mary Frances 42. 52, 80 Stuckey, Anita 42 Sumler. Bill 82. 103 Tackett. Deb 32. 43. 90 Wagner. Edna 83 Walker. Mike 80 Wilson. Johnny 124. 126. 127 222 lndex Marvin Johnson and Doug McCrary were honored for being the leading tacklers. lndex 223 Exiting as proud graduates. Alan Hupp and Jeff Witherspoon carry their diplomas off the field. At the Honors Banquet, graduates Deborah Swann and Debra McCrary discuss a topic. As the graduation ceremonies come to a close, graduate Cleo McCorkle holds her tears back. 224 Honors Looking ahead Thinking back Valedictorian Lori Aylett delivers her speech to the students and faculty. After 12 years in classrooms, 114 students graduated May 27 at the football field. After the processional played by the band, Terry Blssell started graduation with an invocation. Lori Aylett made a class president’s welcome, Marti Hood made a salutatory address, and then Lori made a valedictory address. Principal Bill Dawson reviewed scholarships which were first announced at the Awards Assembly. Former Governor Frank White also spoke at graduation. He said that the time had arrived for the nation to return to patriotism, discipline and moral courage. He also talked about Arkansas as the successful poultry state. Congratulating each other on a job well done, are graduates Bryan Chesshlr and Neil Kemp. Graduation 225 Singing the Alma Mater for the last time, the former seniors end graduation. The graduates gather for one last time before graduation. Thinking back (Cont.) On their way off the football field, Sherry Venabie and Dina Jones show mixed emotions. May 26, at the Lion's Qub Honor Banquet, Kelly Dildy introduces her parents. The former seniors ended graduation singing for the last time the Alma Mater. Only 13 graduates singing the Alma Mater were honor graduates. The qualification for being one was changed this year to having the grade point average of 3.8. The honor graduates were announced at the Awards Assembly and again at the Lions Club Honor Graduate Banquet by Mrs. Neva Byrd. At the banquet Lori Aylett was announced as the most valuable graduate elected by the graduates. Dr. Gene Petty of Ouachita Baptist University spoke about the three relations of a person in life - with God, people around him and himself. t. After graduation Clint Bedwell and Rhonda Wilkins congratulate each other. During graduation Marti Hood receives her diploma from board president Tommy Garney. To begin graduation Terry Blssell Introduces Lori Aylett after the Invocation. Graduatton 227 Members of the band Stephen Rose, David Bretz, Lori Aylett and Dawn Mason display their coveted awards. Scrapper and Scrapperette award winners are senior Johnny Johnson and Junior Tammy Keaster 228 Honors V. I. P.’s Awarding the elite On May 20 many students were recognized for achievements in scholarship and athletics. Outstanding seniors received college scholarships, special awards and other honors. Those receiving scholarships were Lori Aylett, Billy Hock-aday, Johnny Johnson, Eric Clardy and Dawn Mason. Other seniors who received honors were Billy Hockaday, Attendance Award; Sherry Venable, PEO Award; Rhonda Wilkins, Nashville Junior Auxiliary Scholarship; Sherry Venable, CTA Scholarship; Lori Aylett, Lester Bradley Math Award; Bryan Chesshir, Nashville Rotary Scholarship; Deborah Swann, Bausch and Lomb Award: Sherry Venable and Kelly Dildy, Spelling Bee Award; Sherry Venable and Scott Hatfield, I Dare You Award; Donnie Parrish, Tammy Croy and Thy Van Bui, Art Awards; Johnny Johnson, Scrapper Award; Dawn Mason, Ryan Award; Lori Aylett, John Phillip Sousa Award; Skipper Davis, Chapter Star Farmer; Randy Lewis, Herman Stavely Memorial Scholarship; Fred Holston, Lillian Mitchell Award; Eddy Lyons, Florence Dawley Award; Paul Clingan, Outstanding Tattler Award; Lori Aylett, Kelly Dildy, Billy Hockaday and Deborah Swann; Senior Math; Lori Aylett and Deborah Swann, Social Science; Lori Aylett, Kelly Dildy and Dawn Mason, Senior Social Science. The junior winners were Susan Wildbur, E.T. Moody Award; Jodee Ayres, Woodsmen of the World Outstanding American History Award; Tammy Keaster, Scrapperette Award; David Bretz, Outstanding Bandsman Junior Award; Judi Wallace Outstanding Tattler Award; Jodee Ayres, Tony Lyons and Alan Pinkerton, Junior English; Vicky Chism, Tony Lyons and Cindy Myers, Junior Math; Tony Lyons and Alan Pinkerton, Junior Science; Jodee Ayres, Tony Lyons, and Alan Pinkerton, Junior Social Science; Jodee Ayres and Eddy Lyons, Spelling Bee Award; Jodee Ayres, Overall Spelling Bee winner. Sophomores also took part in the ceremonies. Sophomore winners were Kelly Wade and Eric Webb, Spelling Bee Award; Stephen Rose, Outstanding Yearbook Award and Outstanding Bandsman Sophomore. Many students received awards for their best efforts in different areas. The seniors left their places for the juniors to fill next year, and the sophomores will have the chance to put their best foot forward, j 7 Awards assamtv 229 230 Honor Mr. Every thing More than you expect by Louie Graves, editor The Nashville News Johnny Johnson hung up his high school spikes May 25. The collective sigh from saddened — yet proud — Scrapper sports fans could be heard for 20 miles. Johnny Johnson — short, impossibly slender for a football player, with a mouthful of soft “Yes, sirs” and “No, sirs” — moved on to cultivate a new following, probably at Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia. Johnson left an unbelievable record in Scrapper sports, and was undeniably the greatest all-round athlete in the school’s history. He was a C-average student, who admitted that athletic participation probably cost him a few grades, and he was immensely popular with his classmates. After a phenomenal year in which he set school records in almost every sport, Johnson received a number of state honors. He broke a 50-year-old record in the long jump with a leap of 24', 2V4 . This was the best ever in Arkansas. The recognition climaxed in early June when the Arkansas Gazette named him its Athlete of the Year. In the course of his high school career, Johnson earned 12 letters. Here is a brief summation of some of his athletic accomplishments: Track Johnson set the school records in the 440, the 220, the 100 and the long jump. He also ran on school record mile relay and 440 relay teams. As a senior he won first places in the long jump, 220 and high jump, plus ran on a first place mile relay team, as the Scrappers won the state championship for the second consecutive year. Johnson won the long jump and placed in three other events and ran on a relay team in the Meet of Champs. At the state Decathlon Johnson finished in eleventh place, although he had been second after the first day of the two-day event. The pole vault proved a new event to him at the Decathlon: “I almost missed the mat,” he recalled. Although Johnson didn’t participate in the high jump until district of his senior year, he claimed second place and later won first place at state. Johnson's picture was frequently on the sports pages of the state newspapers, and his long jump record even made The New York Times. Basketball A starter since late in his sophomore year, he was named all-district as a senior and led the team in freethrow percentage. Baseball Johnson won three letters. His senior year he led the team in batting average (.413) and was named all district. He was also named to the state class AA all-tournament team. Football The scrambling quarterback set a school mark for passing as a junior and was honorable mention all-district. He was MVP on the Nashville News All-Star Team. As a senior he was again the paper’s MVP. He was alldistrict, all-state, a member of the Texarkana Gazette All-Four States Team, and Rotary’s MVP. He was also chosen to play in the Arkansas All-Star game in Little Rock. His last two years of football, Johnson ran and passed for a total of 3,501 yards and ran or passed for 38 touchdowns. He had a completion rate of 57 per cent. During Johnson’s three years, the Scrappers won three district championships and twice were in the state semi-finals. Oddly enough, the thing Johnson said he would remember the most was the unique two-quarterback “A” offense used occasionally his senior year. “I’ll never forget that,” he said. His many fans and his coaches will never forget Johnny Johnson, either i—y Noted athlete 231 Anything is possible Fantasy Island In the dimly lit cafeteria, Mr. Roarke (Wayne Toliver) welcomed his guests to Fantasy Island” and set the stage for the Junior-Senior Banquet. Held on May 21, this banquet was a last chance for the juniors and seniors to get together and reminisce. Guests were chauffeured in golf carts to the bamboo entrance, where they were presented with Iais and drinks. The meal was a Haiwaiian style dinner catered by Joe’s. The program started with Mr. Roarke’s welcome. Gary Hughes gave the junior class president’s welcome, and Lori Aylett responded for the seniors. Mr. Roarke, Julie (Trisha Henry) and Tattoo (Rhonda Hubbard) read the seniors’ fantasies, and the banquet closed with the Alma Mater and an invitation to the dance immediately following. When the banquet ended, there were laughs, a few tears and many memories for seniors and juniors alike. jT Reading the fantasy of Fred Holstonn, Mr. Roarke (Wayne Toliver) and Julie (Trisha Henry) tell of his wish to watch the planes land at the airport. After saying that Doug McCrary is his brother, Buck Wheat (Vincent Marshall) reveals that Coach Bill Thigpen is his father. As Coach Gary Segrest (Greg Conley) and Coach DeBlack (John Coulter) look on, Coach Bill Thigpen (Brent Chalker) waits impatiently for the boys to come out of the Scrapper Making Machine. In one of the acted out fantasies, the frultofthe loom gang pops in on the Scrappers At the end of the banquet, some of ifl I f V the juniors shout a cheer saluting the I T S I J C seniors. Ak'l n 232 Honors Driving hit golf cart, Jim Bob Hockaday escorts a guest to the bamboo entrance. As she sings the Alma Mater, Paula McDaniel sheds a tear. Watching her hours of work pay off. Mrs. Dena Horn and her husband Tony enjoy the banquet. Junior-Senior banquet 233 Staff Editor Eddy Lyons Business Manager Lisa Smith Photography Editor Jodee Ayres Photographers Candy Arnold Tommy Beene Mark Bradley Fred Holston Cindy Myers Pam Puryear Stephen Rose Jennifer Young Contributors Lori Aylett Candy Arnold Tommy Beene Scotty Copeland Lenee McKinnon Cindy Myers Pam Puryear Stephen Rose Thu-lan Tran Jennifer Young Adviser John Robert Schirmer Junior High Staff Eric Wood Karen White Ken Gregory John Robert Johnson Joan Chandler Alan Moses Mike Willard Advisers Judy Hockaday Hollis Hughes Sheraid Pinkerton Junior high art instructor Hollis Hughes helps to build the new darkroom. Seniors line up while practicing for graduation. Colophon The Scrapper was printed by Walsworth Publishing Company, Marceiine, Missouri. Gordon J. Hale and Harley Martinelli were company representatives. All four-color pages were printed using Class-C prints. Photographs were made by the staff, Ramage Studio in Nashville, and the Nashville News. All body copy was set in 10 point Souvenir. Captions were set in eight-point Souvenir with bold face lead-ins. Main headlines were set as follows: Opening, Dividers, Sports, People, Index and Closing were set in Helios; Organizations and Academics were set in English Times; Student Life was set in Oracle; and Junior High was set in Souvenir. All high school main heads were set by the Nashville News. All subheading were set by staff members in Chartpak Souvenir. Tool lines around headines were done in Chartpak Harvard Rule. Layouts, designed by the staff, were done as follows: Student Life, Academics, People, Junior High, and Community were three column layouts. Opening, Sports and Index were four-column layouts. Organizations were three-plus layouts and Dividers were two-plus. Copy in the book was written by the staff. The book was printed on 80 pound enamel paper. Four hundred and fifty copies were printed. The Scrapper is a member of the Arkansas High School Press Association. Staff members attended workshops in Little Rock and Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadel-phia. 234 Colophon Editor Eddy Lyon twirl to the tune of El Gato Triste ’’ To the students of NHS and NJHS, I would like to express my gratitude for the help and support you gave to me and my staff during the course of the year. You have helped to make this book something special for NHS. I have done my best to make the yearbook all it can be. The 10 months it has taken to put it together have been rough. But exposed photograph paper, missed deadlines, and cranky staff Thanks members were not enough to hurt my willingness and devotion to the book. Thanks, staff. I think when you look back over what you’ve done, you’ll appreciate it and be proud of the book you put together. Thanks NJHS staff. You put up with me in those times when I expected you to know some things that I wasn't even sure of myself. Keep up the good work. Tammi, good luck in Little Rock. Thanks photographers. You did your best to get pictures for everybody and put up with impatient complaints beautifully- Thanks Nashville News. Cecil, Johnny, Louie and Jane, you were a great help in setting our headlines and letting us borrow pictures. Thanks Ramage Studio. You were instrumental In finishing the book. We couldn’t have done it without your pictures. Jodee, 1 wish you all the luck in the world, and I hope you will be a big success in your journalism career. And just remember: you’re the boss and if I can ever help, just call me. I feel really lucky that you are my friend and I love you for it. Nashville High, I love you too, and I give this book to you as a token. I hope 1 can serve you well as a senior. God Bless, Yearbook staff members Pam Puryear and Lennee McKinnon select negatives for their part of the yearbook New inductee Thu-Lan Tran accepts her Quill and Scroll membership pin from chapter president Fred Holston. Nashville citizens parade along the sidewalk in front of a Little Rock McDonald's restaurant with signs held high. (Nashville News photo) Editor's page 235 Senior Darryl Peak offers a graduation card to junior Teresa Boozer. Nashville: expect? Graduation ... Seniors . . . cleaning lockers Juniors memories . . . Sophomores . . . college ... the future . . . ? What do you expect when 1982 1983 crosses your mind? A typical year in a typical school? just typically typical? How about a typical time cutting into sharks to see their bodily functions? Or typically walking up to accept an award that worked for? Or doing your typical best at a track meet and coming in first? Or was it that typical? Perhaps it was normal for you to dress up in hats, socks, and ties for homecoming. Or you normally visit the Arkansas College of Technology. Or you always attend normal get-togethers at Mrs. Ponder’s house to see “Our Town. Or was it that normal? It’s everyday that you star in the junior play. And you sell yourself as a slave everyday. And it’s an everyday thing that you display the outfit that you made or the calf that you raised. Or was this everyday? No, it wasn't typically normal everyday. Each day left you with at least something unexpected. Perhaps a good grade or a smile from a friend made that day special. Then again, one who looks back can’t see where he is going. Look to the future. You can expect anything there. I ? 236 Clotlng mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COM PA N Y i ■ mWALSWORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCtLINR MISSOURI. UR A