Nashville High School - Scrapper Yearbook (Nashville, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 232 of the 1984 volume:

On cover: What goes on behind the orange bars? Classes, activities-and more. behind the orange bars Opening............2 Student Life.......6 Academics.........32 People............56 Organizations.....86 Sports...........100 Junior High......130 Community........168 Index............212 Colophon Closing.. 220 During lunch hour, students gather in the courtyard to eat and talk. Despite the closed campus policy, the orange bars stayed open during the day to allow students access to all areas of the campus. What goes on behind the orange bars 1984 Scrapper vol. 36 published by the Journalism Department Nashville High School 1301 Mt. Pleasant Drive Nashville, Arkansas 71852 845-3261 Scrapper 1 Sophomores competed FOR the spirit stick in their first high school pep rallies. Shannon Garris, Kristi Porterfield and Joan Chandler show their en- thusiasm by cheering the team on to later victory. What goes on behind the orange bars CL Ng; Metal on metal made a dull, hollow sound. A key grated in its lock, and the last footsteps faded away. Another day ended with the closing of the orange bars. What goes on behind the orange bars? Classes, yes. Organizations, yes. All those typical things that make up a school were there, of course; but wasn’t it a little bit more than that? A lot of living went on behind the orange bars. Students did more than go to class, sit behind desks and listen to teachers or stare at books. Organizations weren’t just those people standing in neat rows for a group shot of the Student Council. Sure there were pep rallies and sporting events and band practices. But there were also those special things that made each a little bit more. Behind the bars there were special people— students, faculty, administration, friends — together as one unit behind the orange bars. (Cont. on p. 4) 2 Opening Miss betty floyd SAMPLES the culinary projects of Mrs. Deb Tackett’s fifth period foods class. The boys planned meals and invited guests to eat. Before the school YEAR BEGAN, seniors met at Mrs. Jan Ponder’s home to make spirit badges. Lyn-nea Reaves lends her artistic ability to the task. Carnival rides were ONE ATTRACTION of the Howard County Fair. The “Spinneroo” provides an entertaining ride for Teresa Gleba, Christie Smith and Missy Gautney. What goes on... (cont.) Not all of the students’ lives was confined . within the bars. People looking in wondered what ; went on behind the bars.Those looking out from within had the opportunity of knowing what went i. on behind both sides of the orange bars. What goes on behind the other side of the orange bars? Students had houses in which to live, spare time to relax, and jobs for earning money. But wasn’t a house more than a house when there were family and friends to share it? And relaxation was more than lounging around when there were trips to the lake, important dates, or hobbies to keep one interested. Jobs were more than work when students were saving for something extra-special. Yes, behind the orange bars were special people—a community living together as one unit behind the orange bars. ITm 4 Opening Teresa brewer shows a new employe how to operate the cash register. Teresa worked as a waitress during weekends. As PART OF HIS SUMMER JOB, Kuper Kreul checks tires at his father’s Western Auto Store. Kuper planned to use the money he earned for college. Openinf 5 The first baptist youth choir sings at Sunday night services. “Love Force” was an activity many students enjoyed. Sarah duckett DISCUSSES the day’s happenings with Greg Conley. Besides a time for eating, the lunch hour was for friends to catch up on the latest gossip. Student Life behind the orange bars T . 1 hat other side behind the orange bars was where most of the students’ lives outside class happened, but both sides cf the bars played a very big role. “Inside” all those extra-curricular activities like plays. Homecoming, and special assemblies added to the learning experience and made education something more than studying books and writing papers. The “other side” provided jobs, recreation, and relaxation for students. Weekends meant “cruising Main,” trips to Texarkana, or just hanging out. Life behind the orange bars provided students with a variety of experiences --Experiences on both sides of the orange bars. Hill AFTER THE LAST TOUCHDOWN, the royalty gets ready to leave. ON DRESS UP DAY. Lisa Williamson. Lyne Westfall, Leann Musgrave. Laura Reaves. Lisa Smith and Tracy Hardin discuss the week’s activities. BEFORE THE PEP RALLY. Sissi Davis explains to Shema Davis how she will walk down the aisle with her escorts. 8 Student life And the royalty is • • • If my friends could see me now. forgot my gloves! ’’ Kristie, it’s time for us to go! They're about to start playing the music! ” Before the Homecoming ceremony, a mad dash was made to Vicky Chism's car, where she had a pair of extras, and Kristie was saved from being the only girl without white gloves. “All the girls looked pretty, said Laura Reaves. “I think the piano player did a good job because I messed up the music. ” Laura turned the music sheets while Tammy Keaster played the piano. On October 28 the ceremonies, one in the gym and one on the football field, were not the only part of Homecoming. During the week, the seniors sponsored different dress-up days. Monday was warm-up day. and Barbara WAITING FOR EVERYONE to finish taking their pictures. Vicky Chism’s lather crowns her. Pope led the Scrappercise in the gym at lunch. Western day was Tuesday. Wednesday, preppy day, elected students for each class competed in the Scrapper Bowl. The Scrapper Bowl was a contest based on questions made up by every teacher. The sophomores and the seniors tied with I I 5 points each. A dance contest was held in the gym on '50’s day, Thursday. During lunch on Friday, deck-out day, shrimp was served with candles on the tables and ‘ 'Southern Comfort playing in the cafeteria. The senior sponsors. Mrs. Jan Ponder and Mrs. Deb Tackett. thought of the ideas for the days. Mrs. Tackett said. “My brainstorms come to me in the bathtub at five in the morning. '' She said that the whole idea for the dress-up days was to get everybody involved in Homecoming week, not just the royalty. (Cont. on p. 10) THE HOMECOMING ROYALTY IN-CLUDES Istanding) Tammy Young. Siaai Davis. Rhonda Spigner. Trisha Henry. Angie Clements, Susan Sanders and Shema Davis; (seated) Kristie Hudson and Queen Vicky Chism. (Nashville News photo) BEFORE THE HOMECOMING CEREMONY IN THE GYM. Todd Hallmark, Tim Freel and Mark White wait to escort the royalty. Homecoming 9 ON ’50t DAY, Rhonda Hubbard and Lesley Watson stroll in the dance contest while coach Willie Click judges them. (Nashville News photo) TO KEEP FROM GETTING HIS SUIT DIRTY, C.W. Walker wipes off the bench before sitting down. Royalty _______________ “The seniors made it exciting with the sock hop and jazzercise and everything,” Patta Henderson said. “It helped the spirit of everything.” Vicky Chism, the queen, said, “It couldn’t have happened in a better year. We had a good season being in AAA for the first time. Representing Nashville, and most of all the Scrappers, will be a memory that will always be with me. 1111 1 THINKING ABOUT HOMECOMING. Tony Lyons and Scott Floyd wait for it to begin. GETTING READY FOR HOMECOMING. Leslie Watson helps Kristie Hudson put on gloves borrowed from Vicky Chism. 10 Student life PREPARING FOR THE HOMECOMING CEREMONY, Tammy Kfaiter sets up her piano music while Wayne Toliver and Laura Reaves look on. Homecoming 1 1 What a feeling Brainwash or fashion influence — Is Big Brother dressing you? 12 Student life hat do Tammy Keaster's shirt, Kristi Porterfield's hair, Lynnea Reaves’s leg warmers, Cristie Hobbs's headband, and Sissi Davis’s boots have in common? They were all brought about by some form of entertainment. As most students rushed to see the movie Flashdance. little did they know that it would significantly influence the way they dressed. Loose sweatshirts were worn by many girls just as Jennifer Beals wore in the movie. Cristie Hobbs said, “I saw the movie three times and want to see it three more. I wish I could dance like Jennifer Beals. Other shows involving dance, including the movie Staying Alive and the television show Fame. influenced students, as leg warmers and leotards became common accessories. Another form of entertainment, MTV, although limited to satellite viewers, was a WALKING AT LUNCH. Lynnea Reeves has on leg warmers to complement her outfit. WHILE CHATTING WITH A FRIEND. Sissi Davis wears her new Peter Pan boots. major trendsetter. The musical videos were major factors in changing hairstyles, especially new wave. 1 love MTV, said Holly Gamey, “and 1 watch it every chance I get. Singer Olivia Newton-John was named mostly responsible for the headband fad. After her album “Physical was released people were wearing everything from blue bandanas to fancy gold elastic bands. Also the renewed interest in '50's music and dance by groups like the Stray Cats or Billy Joel, along with the still popular TV show “Happy Days helped revive the '50’s look in clothing. Science fiction movies like “Return of the Jedi and ‘ ‘Star Trek II ” also influenc • ed clothing styles evidenced by flanges and vents becoming more and more common on shirts and jackets. Almost every form of entertainment available had a major influence on the way students looked, from wearing T-shirts with favorite characters on them to dressing like the characters themselves. It's hard to imagine people dressing like Darth Vader. but who knows; where will it end? nTTl WARMING UP BEFORE JAZZERCIZE. Cristie Hobbs sports a headband with some new activewear. SHOPPING FOR JEWELRY. Tammy Keaster is wearing a Flashdance' shirt. WEARING THE LATEST HAIRSTYLE. Kristi Porterfield selects an interesting book. Fashions 13 14 Student life Offering video variety Televised diversions for everyone TBS. satellites and cable were commonly associated with television by many students. Joining these were video games and video cassette recorders. Chris Hockaday said cable TV offered a chance to “see more things and a variety of shows. However, he didn't like the fact that one had to pay extra for such items as Home Box Office. Many students enjoyed “Superstation WTBS in Atlanta because it had reruns of old comedies, along with plays, football. basketball and baseball. “WTBS is my favorite station because my favorite shows are on, said Mary Norman. “My favorite shows are with John Wayne and Elvis Presley. Movies were cited by Eddy Lyons as a reason he enjoyed cable TV. He especially liked showings of “Superman n.” For those who wanted even more television variety, satellites provided some extra channels. By turning the satellite dish in different directions, dozens of channels could be received, covering everything from the Disney channel to a wide range of movies, new and old. Some had programs they enjoyed so much that they wanted to see them again, and video recorders were the solution to that problem. VCR units even allowed the recording of a program while the owner was away, so that he could watch it later. Video tape clubs helped provide an even wider variety of shows by renting movies for a small charge. Home video games continued to be popular as well. The television set was no longer just for receiving three or four different stations. As Jonathan Watson said, there was “variety. You get to watch all kinds of things and aren't tied down to just one [channel].' lull WAITING FOR THE bell, students talk about the day's activities. 16 Student life How to spend a lunch hour DISCUSSING THEIR CLASSES, Billy Wakefield and Eric Webb relax during lunch. SITTING IN THE courtyard during the noon hour, students catch up on the the latest happenings. Not everyone skipped, but a few did ooking into those stem eyes, I could tell instantly I had done something that was not quite to his liking. As he lunged toward me my feet seemed as though they were glued to the floor. As his voice entered my ears I heard him say, Were you skipping? As my mind snapped into place, I realized I had nothing to fear now because I was not skipping class. Some students also caught out of class couldn’t really say the same, however. “I just didn’t feel like going to school, was one of the most common excuses of all school skippers. But it didn't quite hold up as an excuse with the man in charge, principal Mr. Bill Dawson. Yet some students did skip school. They either didn't come to school at all, or they came to school but then skipped a couple of classes or just left whenever it was convenient for them. What did a student who skipped school do all day? The replies were varied. Some students went hunting or fishing, watched TV, worked, caught up on homework or studied for that big test, or just slept all day. But when a student skipped, he could be sure of facing the consequences the day he returned to school. Skipping school was considered an unexcused, or “type C , absence, and the student was not supposed to make up any work he might have missed the day he was out of school. Of course, to receive punishment the student had to be caught. Counselor Howard Hunter said, “Some parents will actually lie for their kids. They will say their child is sick when he or she reallv isn’t.” Mr. Hunter didn’t think skipping school was a major problem, however. Some folks felt that a closed campus helped prevent skipping and other problems as well, such as drug abuse, shoplifting and traffic jams when students would jeave for lunch. Some students offered solutions to the problem, like suspension from school, paddlings from Mr. Dawson, or expelling the student after being caught skipping three times. Some kids were gamblers, and skipping school was a great way to gamble. — Until one got caught looking into those stem blue eyes without a good excuse. mD LEAVING SCHOOL AT lunch are Kirk Dunson, David Raulerson and Greg Williams. Lunch and skipping I 7 What about 16 and 18? W FLOWERS ARE ONE gift often tent lo girl on their birthdays. Some were thrilled, while others were disappointed. ait until you get older. This is one thing parents always say. “When you get older you can...” But what are a few privileges of getting older, particularly when turning 16 or 18? For many, 16 was the age when they were allowed to date, drive, or just stay out later. Some were thrilled to turn 16, but some were disappointed. Stacy Chambers said. “I looked forward to getting to date and drive, but it was no big deal after it got here.” Stacy Reed also looked forward to becoming 16 but didn't feel a change. Yet Carl Preston said. I liked turning 16 because now I can stay out as late as I want. WHEN CHRIS HOCKADAY turns 16. his driver's license will become legal, but here it is still restricted. Chris Mitchell also liked becoming 16. “Now that I’m 16, I have a job and I’m making some money.” Eighteen was another age looked forward to by many. Getting out on their own and being able to vote were a few advantages. Stacy Chambers said, “I want to get out of school”; but Carl said, “I don’t want to turn 18 yet. I’m having too much fun now.' Carol Clark said, The best thing about being 18 is having the right to vote. It makes you feel more like a citizen. Other than that it's not much different. Even though there are advantages, there are also some disadvantages, such as too much responsibility, having to register for the draft (“I don’t want to have to go into the army! ), and having to get a job. Most thought getting older was great, but it did have its drawbacks. So anyway, what is meant by, “Wait until you get older”? rrm 1 8 Student lile BEING ABLE TO vote is one advantage of turning 18. Thu-Lan Tran registers at County Clerk Dortha Mae Smith's office. MANY FRIENDS GET together for the celebration of Kuper KreuTs eighteenth birthday. Sixteen eighteen 19 Physical fad Trying to stay in shape traighten and extend, one more time, kick it higher, keep those hips parallel to the floor, were common expressions heard throughout the year as most students, along with the nation put a greater emphasis on physical fitness. “I think people are more concerned with their appearance today than they were five or 10 years ago.Many people work out in hopes of becoming a better looking person physically,” said John Coulter. Whether by walking or jogging, swimming or bicycling, or working out or dancing around, many students were involved in what could have been called a health craze.” Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda became household names as aerobics classes were taught at several places. “I usually try to walk at least two miles everyday, to try and stay as slim as I can,” said Judi Wallace. Aside from the school athletes, several students were involved on an individual basis, because of the media's emphasis on health and fashion's emphasis on being as slim as possible. Although there were many different fads throughout the year, none were as beneficial to students' health and appearance as the health craze that swept the country, not omitting NHS. 11111 WHILE SPENDING THE evening playing golf, Mrs. Neva Byrd carefully tries to get out of the sand trap. DIVING IN TO swim her laps it Rhonda Spigner. ‘People are more concerned with their appearance than they were five or 10 years ago. ’ John Coulter Unforgettable trips Washington Hawaii, Dallas, Mexico, Florida acabons to such places as Hawaii. Florida. California and Utah gave many students a place to recuperate from classes. Some found that spring break offered them a chance for travel. Sissi Davis joined Tera Lea and Gary Dan Futrell on a ski trip to Utah, “it was really beautiful,” Tera Lea said. Lou Ann Watson headed south to Puerto Viarta, Mexico for her vacation. She said she loved the temperature change. Judi Wallace also took advantage of spring break as a time to do her traveling. She went to Florida to see the Epcot Center and spent a lot of time at the beach. This followed a Thanksgiving visit to Washington. D.C., which Judi took with a group of Methodist youth. One of the most unforgettable trips was taken by Tammy Keaster and her family to Hawaii. They spent I I days on the islands. Tammy visited some beautiful gardens and volcanoes. She also traveled by plane over the homes of Magnum P.I., Carol Burnett, Burt Reynolds and Jim Nabors. Although many students were envious of these trips, some planned to take some vacations of their own during the summer. Stacy Reed, Melanie King and Stacy Chambers all planned to go to Washington on a 4-H trip. They were excited about going, and Stacy Chambers said, “I can't wait to see the Capitol and all those other neat buildings. Other students planned to go to Dallas to visit Six Flags, and some hoped to take in the World’s Fair in New Orleans. Immanuel Baptist Church youth went on a choir tour of northern Arkansas. Whatever the place — exotic or exciting — many students felt that vacations were worth the wait. urn TAMMY SPORTS A native costume, including a grass skirt, (photos by Clyde and Tammy Keaster) K1LAUEA VOLCANO CRATER wa, one of the light) the Keaiter family visited. 22 Student life AFTER A BUSY day of sightseeing. Alicia and Tammy Keaster pause for a moment on the beach. SHOWING OFF THE Hawaiian gardens. Tammy Keaster enjoys a stop on her spring break vacation. ALICIA AND TAMMY enjoy tropical flowers on the Hawaiian islands. Vacations 23 A change in the routine interruptions or relief? hat is a common class interruption?” Stephen Rose (Richard Dawson) asked the teachers at the first annual Faculty Feud. The Faculty Feud was one of the special assemblies that were, themselves, class interruptions. Most of the assemblies were beneficial to the student body, whether as educational experiences or as simple breaks from the monotonous school work. The first of the special gatherings was the opening assembly held August 29. That Monday Mr. Dawson welcomed the incoming sophomore class and reviewed some of the rules in the handbook. Dr. John Wink, a professor of English from Ouachita Baptist University, spoke to students in the NJHS cafeteria. FACULTY FEUD HOST Richard Dawson (Stephen Rose) reads a question to con-tenants Mrs. Jane Smith and Tammy Keaster. In the spring the club presented its annual movie; “Tex was shown in the Elementary Auditorium. The student council organized two assemblies which involved students and teachers alike. The annual talent show was held with more than $200 in prize money given away. Faculty Feud was a humorous competition among the teachers. Another assembly was held during Homecoming week. It was the Quiz Bowl and featured academic competition among the classes. The seniors and sophomores tied for first place, and the seniors later took part in a regional contest at Texarkana. finishing third. Whether they were instructional or entertaining, special assemblies helped to make the year more interesting, rrrri CLASSMATES ARE REUNITED for the assembly at the opening of school. IN A PUBLIC lecture, Dr. John Wink from Ouachita addresses a group at the junior high library. AT THE STUDENT Council talent show, Scotty Floyd performs a song he wrote. Assemblies. 25 Hillbillies on stage Some snakes, Cousin Zeke and a strange guitar Hard work! Practices! Costumes! All these things went into the making of the junior play “A Hillbilly Weddin’. which was presented Friday, March 16. The play was set in the Belsnickle cabin in the Kentucky hills. It began early in the morning with Paw Belsnickle (John Bradford) and Obeey Upschlager (Billy Dawson), a neighbor, playing checkers while Paw’s five daughters slept on the floor nearby. Maw (Mona Lewis) entered, and soon afterward the audience was clued into the main story line. Paw had to find husbands for his two oldest daughters. Ceelie (Teresa Cassady) and Bonnie Mae (Amy Beavert) before his other daughter Juney-Lou (Angie Clements). So Paw set out to find a husband for Ceelie first. He was going to use his shotgun. His first target was Chiz Upschlager (Eric Webb), Obeey's brother, but Chiz narrowly escapes. Then Paw went after Ronald Maxwell (Stephen Rose), who was a temporary guest of the family because his car broke down. Ronald, however, knew nothing of what was going on. DURING THE WEDDING march the cousins sing. In the end. Ceelie and Obeey, who had loved Ceelie all along but had always been afraid of her pet rattlesnakes, were married by the preacher (Michael Benson). Paw did not have to find a husband for Bonnie Mae because she went off to college with Ronald. The perfect ending to a comical night. The story was topped off by the remarks of Paw's other three daughters -Four (Dcadra Crisp). Five (Marilyn Ackley) and Six (Melanie King) -- and the horrid comments of Ronald's Aunt Lucy (Judi Jones). There was also the band led by Cousin Zeke (Tim Shankles). Some of the audience felt that the band and Cousin Zeke were one of the funniest parts of the play. “The band was real good, and 1 really liked their toilet-seat guitar, said Perry Jacoby. Cast members said they enjoyed doing the play. Melanie King “thought the play was terrific, and I felt privileged to be a part of it. Judi Jones thought the junior class really worked hard. “Everybody worked together really well to make the play a success,” she said. The presentation of the comedy earned the juniors more than $600.1 ll 11 26 Student life DURING REHEARSAL. STEPHEN Rose and Angie Clement practice the wedding scene. CHIZ (ERIC WEBB) announce hi intention to ki � Ceelie (Teresa Cassady). COUSIN ZEKE (Tim Shankles) is introduced to a bashful Ozie Belle (Billy Dawson). STUDYING THEIR LINES backstage, juniors prepare their characters. PLAY CAST: (front) David Martin. Michael Benson. (2nd row) Pam Puryear, Deadra Crisp. Amy Beavert, Teresa Cassady, Van Ha. Melanie King, (3rd row) Stephen Rose. Monty Parker, Angie Clements, Marilyn Ackley, Stacy Reed. Mona Lewis, (4th row) John Bradford. Patrick Snodgrass, Darry Persley, Tim Shankles, Billy Dawson, Mike Radebaugh, Judi Jones and Eric Webb. Junior play 27 ‘Right on track Not earth shaking but out of the ordinary ENTERTAINMENT IS PROVIDED for passengers at they wail on their train. n 1955 an event occurred that shook America at its roots Weil, not exactly...The story you are about to see is ridiculous; only the names have been changed to protect the actors.” With these words the curtains opened and I 5 seniors, directed by Mrs. Jan Ponder and Mrs. Deb Tackett, were ‘‘on the track” for the senior play. The practice, as usual, was very time-consuming. For three weeks the cast and many crew members were at the elementary auditorium every night. Mrs. Reginald Vanderventer (Lynnea Reaves) said, ‘‘It took a lot of time and hard work, but it was worth it. We had to cooperate and that made us all closer.” The story took place in a train station where several passengers-a noisome old lady, an affluent banker’s wife, a wimp and his girlfriend, a Spanish woman and two of her 10 children, three college girls and a fraudulent lawyer-were trapped for days. The plot developed around their conflicting characters and how they took out their hostilities on the station manager and his assistant. Mrs. Ponder said, ”1 would recommend that play for anyone because the stereotype characters have such a possibility for good development.” The highlight of those three weeks of work was the party at Mrs. Ponder’s house after the final performance, Friday, April I 3. “We had a blast and stayed until about 2:00 a.m.,” said Mr. Osen by (Eddy Lyons). “Besides having a good time, we made over $600.” said Willie Wimp (Tom Coleman). After the cast and crew had eaten, the senior class rendition of the Academy Awards was held. Teresa Boozer and Tom Coleman walked away with the trophies for best actress and actor, and Lynnea Reaves and Eddy Lyons were voted best supporting actress and actor. After the awards it was all over but the crying. As Vicky Chism put it, “It will be an experience we’ll never forget.” rrm PATIENTLY WAITING FOR a relief train are Rhonda Spigner, Vicky Chism and Christie Hobbs. HELPING TOM COLEMAN. Teresa Boozer holds his hanky. SENIOR PLAY CAST: (front) Tony Lyons, Vicky Chism, Rhonda Spigner, Christie Hobbs, Teresa Boozer, Diane Dickinson, (second row) sponsors Deb Tackett and Jan Ponder, Teresa Brewer, Sarah Duckett. Tom Coleman, (third row) Brent Chalker, Leann Musgrave, Kuper Kreul, Trisha Henry, Wayne Toliver, Todd Hallmark. Lyne Westfall, Tim Freel, Alan Wakefield, Joe Paul Tomerlin, Stacy White and Eddy Lyons. 28 Student life Laughter and tears End result worth it 1 pon arriving at the Junior-Senior Banquet May 19, students found that the courtyard had never looked so good. Seniors entered through the gym entrance, finding themselves not in the high school courtyard but in a wonderland complete with waterfall and tropical garden. Guests were greeted at the register book by sophomores serving punch. After having their pictures made wearing their finest, juniors and seniors sat down to a meal at tables arranged around the courtyard. Tables were quickly scooted under shelter as raindrops fell. Rain had plagued the juniors’ preparations earlier that morning. Pam Puryear said, We were in the middle of the courtyard washing the fences when all of a sudden it dumped on us. But spirits were not dampened. Leann Musgrave said, The meal was pretty good. It was better than I expected. After eating, the guests moved their chairs into the cafeteria for the program. The Tonight Show in the year 2004. The seniors then discovered they were celebrating their 20th year class reunion, and Tonight Show hosts Johnny Car-son and Ed McMahon had been replaced by Tony Lyons (Eric Webb) and Marlin Masey (Billy Dawson). David IMITATING EARMON ANDERSON, Michael Benton entertains the guests. Bretz (Stephen Rose) led the Tonight Show band. Thev discussed the various lives of the 1984 graduates and many appeared as guests on the show, which was complete with station breaks starring seniors who had made it big in commercials. Some of the things they said in the program were perfect about some people in our class, said Kim Lovelis. The Tonight Show ended, but the program wasn’t over. Playing up the banquet theme, “We May Never Pass This Way Again, the juniors presented a special slide show featuring the seniors during their last year of school. With the song We May Never Pass This Way Again playing, many seniors realized the appropriateness of the theme. Tears flowed faster when the music switched to the graduate song “We've Only Just Begun. Carol Clark said, It was the most perfect thing they could have done. Melanie King said the juniors worked on it all day, but it was worth it because it turned out well.” Stephen Rose agreed. We juniors worked hard to give the seniors a banquet that they would remember, and in the end. we felt that it paid off.” | AFTER THE BANQUET, mixed emotions filled the cafeteria. WELCOMING ANOTHER GUEST to the Tonight Show, Eric Webb and other juniors THE JUNIORS’ NOSTALGIC presentation present their program. brings tears to even Trisha Henry's eyes. Trig students spent time during the first days of class learning to operate their new, complicated calculators. Experimenting with the function keys, Tim Freel and Tony Lyons find their calculators almost as mysterious as the trig problems. Making use of the card catalog, Chris Hocka-day attempts to find material for his research paper. Senior and sophomore Advanced English students made a trip to Arkadelphia to work in the Ouachita Baptist University. Academics behind the orange bars D J—behind the orange bars was the academic life that helped prepare students for life on the “other side” of the orange bars. Classes varied to offer opportunities for study in several fields of interest and to make for a well-rounded education. Some chose to learn for learning’s sake; others picked their classes with careful consideration for careers and future education. However students regarded academics behind the orange bars, the classes they attended helped form the lifestyle they would find once they were on the “outside” looking behind the orange bars. UTO Addresses and small fees ack to books again Name, rank, and serial number was not exactly the imformation incoming students had to provide during registration in late August. Students were also required to have on hand such data as their addresses, their parents’ workplaces and telephone numbers, their family doctor and various other imformation. The students also needed to have a cash supply on hand for all of the small payments to be made before registration could be completed, such as locker rental and parking fees. On the same day, students received their handbooks and picked up their yearbooks from the preceding year. Registration took place at each of the schools the week before regular classes began. The teachers were active during the entire week of registration. After attending the faculty meetings, most teachers were busy preparing their room for classes, while others worked with registering students on a voluntary basis. Along with the teachers, several groups of students were already at school the week of registration. The football team began practicing several weeks before school started, and the cheerleaders also worked during the summer. The Tattler and Scrapper staffs also began work ahead of regular classes. The faculty and organizational meetings and student registration helped to get the year off to a good start. || II | AFTER FINDING HER locker, Joan Chandler discovers that the next problem is opening it. RETURNING FROM THEIR summer terms as exchange students. Leann Musgra ve and Trisha Henry visit at Mrs. Ponder's home. 34 Academics DURING REGISTRATION, SENIORS and Mrs. Jan Ponder look through old pictures being sold by the yearbook staff. FOLLOWING THE SCRIMMAGE game against Mineral Springs, students meet at the yearbook signing party. TRYING TO PREVENT confusion. Mr. BUI Dawson helps the sophomores in registration. Registration 35 a Tests for teachers, too acing the new standards here are really not any highlights of the year that stand out in my mind. Everything ! remember of the year was good, said Superintendent Carl Barger. Some of the things he did remember were the good North Central reports, the large number of honor graduates, the climbing SRA scores and once again, the great success in football. He also mentioned that teacher morale had been tops. The school district would be facing some new standards. Mr. Barger was all for these new standards, but he did not know where the money would come from. He said, “There will be money enough for more teachers, but no room to house them to meet the new standards. Although Mr. Barger was all for Governor Bill Clinton's new standards, he very much disagreed with the teacher testing law. He said, “It is a moral letdown toward teachers. He also said that a test could not determine the ability of a teacher, or whether a teacher was good or bad. Mr. Barger felt that a teacher evaluation would be better if done on a local level by the administration. Mr. Barger had planned to leave the Nashville School District after six years. He said he would miss Nashville very much but felt he was ready for a new challenge in a larger school system. He said, Being superintendent of Nashville has given me opportunity to grow in knowledge and management of schools the size of Nashville.” Mr. Barger wanted to thank the student body, past and present School Boards, and the community for their kind support of his administration. He personally thanked the staff for their help. Another person who planned to leave Nashville was Principal Bill Dawson. He had also been at Nashville for six years. Mr. Dawson named several highlights during his administration including the establishment of honor courses, the new grading scale, improvement on SRA scores, PET (Program for Effective Teaching) becoming part of the system, North Central, and the athletics. He said, “The students and the teachers together made the years good. Mr. Dawson had a two-fold opinion of the teacher testing law. On one hand, he did not mind taking a test, but on the other, he did not feel that it was handled right. “Mr. Clinton made the teachers sound incompetent,” he said. “If we have imeompetent teachers in Arkansas, then we must have incompetent teachers on the professional level. Mr. Dawson felt that it was time for new standards. He said, “Arkansas is losing its technology and employment because of the education.” That was why he pushed for the new courses to be added. Although Mr. Dawson was for the new standards, he said that there was no way to pay for them. He would like to see a higher sales tax enforced so that states could provide the needed money. About leaving, Mr. Dawson said, “I will always hold in my heart a special place for Nashville and the Scrapper spirit. I was glad to have been a part of it. I just hope I've helped the students as much as they have helped me. By the end of the year, Mr. Kenneth Turner had been chosen to replace Mr. Barger as superintendent, but no one had been picked for Mr. Dawson’s position. ED________________________________ FINISHING THE PREPARATION of schedules. Mr. Bill Dawson gets set for the opening of school. Scheduling occupied a large part of his time during the summer. 36 Academics WHILE ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT John Shaddox listens. Mrs. Kathi Ellis visits with Mrs. Bertha Crumpton. FIGURING THE SCHOOL S finances. Mrs. Dana Newberg inspects the monthly expenditures. SCHOOL BOARD AND administrator: (front) incoming superintendent Ken Turner, board members Mrs. Becky Steel. Mr. Bill Larey, (back) Mr. Dennis Horn, Mr. Karon Baxley and Mr. James Earnest Chandler. Administration 37 Recording past and studying future ore than Shakespeare and adverb clauses Travel, guest speakers and even a few parties provided a break from the routine for students in the accelerated English classes. Students found that in addition to the normal study of grammar and literature, they had a number of opportunities to get away from the classroom or at least have a different instructor for a day. One major undertaking for the sophomores was an oral history project conducted as a joint effort with Ouachita Baptist University. Students interviewed area residents on topics ranging from old medicines to sports in the eady part of the century. They talked to politicians, former teachers, farmers and others who provided about 50 hours of interviews which were recorded on cassette tapes. The students prepared brief stories based on their interviews. These and the tapes were to be placed in the oral history library at Ouachita. In May, the class met with the Howard County Heritage Club to discuss their work. Kelli Richardson told the group. “At first I thought it would be just another English project. But I really did enjoy it.” Sophomores had as guests Lavell Cole from OBU, who introduced them to oral history; Dr. Raouf Halaby of OBU, an English instructor who worked with them on writing research papers; and Eddy Talley, who spent a day talking about Emily Dickinson. They were joined by the senior accelerated class for a trip to the OBU library to work on a research paper. For the junior class, accelerated English meant a visit to Texarkana in November to see “Oliver Twist” at the Perot Theatre. They also traveled to Henderson State University to work in the library and find information for a book review. In May they were visited by Dr. Herman Sandford from OBU. He discussed William Faulkner’s novel “As I Lay Dying” and his short story Bam Burning. Dr. Sandford also discussed Faulkner with the sophomores and seniors. The juniors went to Mrs. Jan Ponder’s home several times to watch movies such as The Dollmaker. “I’ve really enjoyed my junior year in English, said Melanie King. “We did a lot of extra things that were fun. The senior accelerated class had a busy AFTER FINALIZING HER American citizenship, Thu-Lan Tran receives a surprise party in her honor in English class. year also. They worked on a paper based on issues related to “Les Miserables while visiting the OBU library. The class wrote essays on improving education, and these were published in the Nashville News. Another essay written by Stacy White was the winner of a contest sponsored by the Rotary Club. Stacy and runners-up Jodee Ayres, Eddy Lyons and John Coulter read their essays to the Rotarians. A major study for the seniors was Shakespeare's “Macbeth.” Tammy Keaster said, “It was interesting to read how someone with a lot of power can be evil.” When Dr. Halaby visited the sophomores, he also went to the senior class and discussed George Orwell’s “ 1984. Many of the students were surprised to find similarities between Orwell’s world and their own society. Instructors Neva Byrd, John Robert Schirmer and Jan Ponder hoped their classes would see Mrs. Ponder’s “big picture” a bit clearer through the accelerated classes. nTTl USING THE HENDERSON library, juniors attempt to find information about authors needed for a book review. 38 Academics The answer in a few seconds andy in a hurry What is the negative integer of the fourth root of pi multiplied by the logarithm of 7.1432? The answer to this problem could be found in a matter of seconds by the simple punching of a few buttons on a calculator. In higher mathematics. Algebra II and Trigonometry, calculators were commonly used to save a lot of time, but some wondered if students had become so dependent on them, that they couldn’t cipher simple problems such as two plus two without the aid of a minicomputer. In the study of mathematics the prevalent use of calculators developed as a means to save time in lengthy problems, where technique was more important than the final answer. Some students developed the habit of using calculators for simple multiplication. “Calculators are handy, especially when you’re in a hurry to finish a problem or on a test when you want to be sure of your answer, said Kim Lovelis. Calculators were relied on most heavily by Mrs. Mary Frances Spigner’s Trigonometry class. Other math courses such as Mrs. Bemie Helium’s Career Math or Geometry used calculators in figuring different types of problems. “What’s wrong with using a calculator to find an answer in a few seconds when it might take hours to work the problem out, if you even knew how? Vicky Chism asked. The use of calculators might have been taken for granted, but in the computer age, perhaps it would only be a matter of time before a new, faster machine replaced them.ni II TRYING TO EXPLAIN a difficult problem, Mrs. Spigner puts it on the board for Vicky Chism. IN A QUICK lesson, Kim Lovelis explains one function of a calculator to Wayne Toliver and Alan Pinkerton. Leaving with an odd smell rogs and formulas Collecting leaves, dissecting worms and frogs, memorizing formulas. These were a few of the things done by Biology and Chemistry students. While studying plants, students were required to bring in five different types of leaves to study vein structure. Another project for the Biology students was dissecting frogs. Students worked in teams to perform the task, and many wanted to wash their hands before the next class to remove what they considered a strange smell. Mrs. Nona Talley and Mrs. Bemie Heliums taught Biology, a course taken by most sophomores. Mrs. Talley also taught the junior-senior level Chemistry class. In her first year of teaching, Mrs. Talley worked closely with Mrs. Heliums to provide continuity in the Biology program. The two teachers spent a great deal of time to ensure that they were stressing the same material and carrying on the same basic program. Jeff Bissell said of the class, “Mrs. Heliums made it interesting and fun.” The 14 Chemistry students were faced with a variety of experiments, charts and equations. They were expected to know the various elements and how they would react in different situations. Two years of science were required. Biology was needed for graduation, while Chemistry was an elective. There wasn’t enough demand to include a Physics class, fl 111 42 Academics THE MICROSCOPE BECOMES a new tool for biology student Andrea Fisher. AS THE STUDENTS watch. Mrs. Talley shows how to dissect a frog. S Floating in the sea of ignorance ink or swim What?! Another pop test today? Coach Tom DeBlack was said to be the world’s greatest on giving pop tests. He gave pop tests almost every day. About five minutes before his class, students started asking each other what was going to be on the test. In Trig Patta Henderson regularly asked. Did you have a test in History? Vicky, tell me what you talked about in History today.” Coach DeBlack taught weighted and regular American History classes and a weighted World History class. Tony Lyons said, “He s hard because he's preparing us for college.” The seniors learned about people from the Neanderthal times to the present in World History. Juniors in American History began learning about colonization and finished with the current political situation in the United States. The classes were often a challenge for students. He was a hard teacher, Minna Jantunen said. I didn’t like him giving current events on tests, because I would have to watch the news the night before the test.” The event that no one will forget in World History was Trisha Henry's reply to Coach DeBlack's demand for a definition of chauvinism. Trisha promptly answered, “Tom DeBlack.” American History was also taught by Mrs. Millie Shaddox. Mrs. Shaddox taught Government as well. “In Government we learned all about Congress, about the Legislature, about how to make laws and how to pass bills,” said Randy Bradford. Learning did not end inside the classroom for Government students. They witnessed a trial at the Howard County Courthouse. Other students took Government and Sociology lessons from Miss Betty Floyd. In Government students learned political terms about voting procedures, dark horses and other topics. Greg Conley said, “We learned about the kind of events the candidates for President go through. Throughout the year whenever someone complained about having to learn this or that. Coach DeBlack would sneer about “floating in the sea of ignorance” from which he had to “rescue his students. Hopefully, by the end of the school year, those who took American History, World History, Government or Sociology would be nearer the shores of the educated. mu IN TRIG. THE class before World History. Patta Henderson asks Vicky Chism about a pop test. 44 Academics LISTENING TO COACH Tom DtBUck, Stacy Hardin waits for Kim to say something worth writing down. WAITING FOR COACH DeBlack to come in the room, the class dreads taking the World History semester test. LISTENING TO CLASSICAL music for World History, Eddy Lyons hums to the beat. INSIDE THE CAPITOL at Little Rock, Greg Conley, Scott Floyd and Brent Chalker wait for the Legislature to begin its session. History 45 t Sewing for everyone W orking out of class Agri classes were distinguished by students doing most of the classwork outside the classroom. Most days Agri students were found working in the shop. There were opportunities to do something different every day. from welding on a cattle guard to building a picnic table. Courses available in the Agriculture department included Plant and Soil Science. Welding and Poultry. Instructor Mr. Joe Martin said. We’re always trying to improve our agriculture courses. As farming became more a technology, more was expected of farmers. Agri students learned more than how to plant seeds and raise pigs. They learned how to be scientists, mechanics and engineers. Jim Yarrow said, “If a person were to be a farmer, taking agri class would help that person greatly. Home-Ec was no longer a girls” class, as taught by Mrs. Deb Tackett. She had a class composed almost entirely of boys. In Adult Living the boys learned some basic cooking and sewing skills. After planning and preparing meals, they invited members of the faculty to sample their culinary efforts. They put their sewing practice to practical use in making sweatshirts. The girls' classes studied housing and child development as well as foods and sewing. They undertook such projects as refinishing furniture and hostessing a tour of homes at Christmas, and for one week they experienced a little of what being a mother means. Students carried dolls with them everywhere, treating them as they would real babies. They also worked at the Wee Care Daycare and Children’s Centers and showed a movie to primary and elementary schools. The girls planned a Thanksgiving feast for the teachers and often prepared refreshments for those in the PET program. T hey attended the Southern Living cooking school at the Excelsior Hotel in Little Rock and two students. Lenee McKinnon and Kerri Wesche, worked at the Holiday Food Show sponsored by the Howard County Homemakers Extension at the fairgrounds. For the sewing portion of the course, students had to make at least three garments and had a modeling session for the Homemakers Extension. Whether the students planned to be farmers or homemakers or not, Agri and Home-Ec provided practical knowledge that would aid many students after their schooling. Hill WATCHING THE CROWD, Sarah Duckett relaxes during an FHA Federation meeting. 46 Academics SEWING IS A new experience for C.W. Walker at he inspects material in the boys' Home-Ec class. AS JEFF B1SSELL watches, Teresa Mitchell looks after a ‘baby’ for her Home-Ec project. GETTING HIM READY to show. Joe Paul Tomerlin and Jim Bob Hockaday prepare their animal for the fair. Home-Ec and Agri 47 DISCUSSING ORAL HISTORY. Ouachita professor La veil Cole offers the accelerated sophomore English class pointers on how to conduct an interview. B Studying the Snopeses reaking the monotony Raouf Halaby, Lavell Cole, Herman Sand-ford and Eddy Talley; these names weren’t familiar to most students at the beginning of school, but by the time the year was complete those men had made an impression on many of the students at NHS. Dr. Herman Sandford. a professor of English from Ouachita Baptist University, spoke to sophomore, junior and senior English classes. He discussed the Snopes family and other characters from William Faulkner’s works as well as the life of the 20th century author. The accelerated sophomore English class welcomed Mr. Lavell Cole, professor of History at OBU. He spoke to the class and offered suggestions on howto conduct interviews for their project for OBU. The class worked with the Institute in an oral history program that involved recording interviews with Southern Arkansas residents on various aspects of their lives. Dr. Raouf Halaby, a professor of English from OBU. spoke to the sophomore and senior English classes. To the sophomores he gave instructions and advice on writing research papers. He discussed the book ”1984'' and results of nuclear war with the senior English classes. An expert on the life of Emily Dickinson, Eddy Talley, spoke to the sophomore English classes about the poet and analyzed some of her more popular poems. Other guest speakers included Mr. Bill Deloney. who spoke to Career Math classes about the basics of insurance; and James Chandler discussed the principles of insurance. Each of the guest speakers, well-informed in their fields, imparted some of their knowledge to the students to whom they spoke. 111 11 48 Academic! EXPLAINING THE STORY of the Snopes family, Dr. Herman Sandford talk about William Faulkner with the juniors. GETTING THEM STARTED on a research paper, Dr. Raouf Halaby visits with the accelerated sophomore English class. Guest speakers 49 XEN NEW COMPUTERS were bought; tw MRS. AYLETTS Accounting clast, were placed here in Mrs. Aylett’s room. Lesley Watson begins her homework. DURING A TIMING, Ramona Young tries to improve her speed. HOPING NOT TO find any errors, Rhonda Hubbard checks her Accounting homework. ___________ AS THE DAY begins, Mrs. Relda Aylett and Mrs. Ozie Jones discuss their lesson plans for the day. 50 Academics Computer addition ometimes it’s hard nvone without computer skills in this society will be greatly handicapped. said Cindy Myers. Keeping this in mind, the School Board purchased 10 new Apple 2 computers. The computers arrived in January and were brought in to upgrade the school and help students get the work experience they might need for college. With the 10 new computers, some new courses were planned to be offered to go along with them for accounting instructors Mrs. Ozie Jones and Mrs. Relda Aylett. The Business Department planned to offer Computerized Accounting and Computer Science. Also the computers will be used in some classes already offered. Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Aylett took special courses in order to prepare for the courses they would be required to teach. The computers were placed in several rooms to benefit the students. These computers helped some students with their career choices, since computer technology is becoming a major part of our societies. Enthusiasm for the computers was widespread. Almost everyone who used the computers liked them. “ Die new computers are really neat. was often heard. Others were just excited to have access to the computers. The computers are a really big step for Nashville. They are helping us with our education.” said Melanie King. In Accounting, students learned howto complete all the steps in the Accounting Cycle and how to file income taxes. Mindi Castleman said. “Income taxes weren't hard to do; they just took a long time to complete. Students also did several projects, including Quadrisonics. which consisted of all the accounting steps. These steps included doing a balance sheet, work sheet, ledger accounts, and other steps to complete the Cycle. Most students enjoyed Accounting. Accounting is all right.” said Jennifer Roberts, “but sometimes it's hard, and there is always a lot of writing to do. Another class. Career Math, taught students about dealing with money. They learned about buying a car. buying a house, and writing checks. We learned how to write checks the right way. and how to figure out how much a car would cost,” said Judi Jones. Business Math taught many of the same things as Career Math. Pam Turberville said. “I like Business Math because we get to do different things, and it isn't very hard.” Working in the front office also gave students experience in business practices. Some thought that the work easy at times, while hectic at others. Work in the office. Career and Business Math classes. Accounting, and the computers all contributed to the choice of careers for some. The classes offered experience and education in business practices. an interest for many students, as shown by the always full classes. III11 Office and business 51 Expressing feelings, tastes and styles ndividuality in music and art Music and art were popular subjects. although music was not offered as a school course. Most students pursued their interests in music outside school or by joining the band. In addition to playing the trumpet in the band, Stacy Reed played the guitar and the mandolin. “I just started playing the guitar when I was young. ’ she said. Stacy enjoyed playing for her friends when they visited her. Stacy practiced on her trumpet every day as she attended band classes. Another band member. Darry Persley. said he enjoyed band, and the best part was going on band trips. However, he said band “is not all fun. It takes a lot of hard work. Scott Floyd put his music talent to work in bands and shows. He was overjoyed when the local Nashville Swangin’ IN 5TH PERIOD art class, Jennifer Young finishes one of her drawings. crew asked him to become a permanent member. “I was thrilled to death and overwhelmed with the invitation,” he said. On March 31 Scott and the Swangin’ band performed at the Lee Greenwood concert in Texarkana. They did so well they had opportunities to perform there in future concerts. Jimmy Archer loved music and liked to express his feelings by singing. Jimmy said, “That’s all I think about. He had been singing in school activities and at church for almost three years. Those more artistically inclined learned more about the subject in Mrs. Patricia Clingan’s art classes. Art students worked on ceramics, painting, papier mache. windscreen and glass edging. Susan House said. “I liked [it| because that’s something I have never done.” “Because I’ve been interested in art so long, everything 1 see I try to visualize on paper. said Jennifer Young. In October Jennifer won first place and best of show ribbons at the Four States Art Show in Texarkana. Drawing was also a pastime for Terry Rodgers. He said. I really like drawing landscape pictures and also pictures of cars. Thu-Lan Tran felt quite differently about drawing. Rather than having an as a hobby, Thu-Lan used her talent to make money by painting signs for businesses and individuals. She said, “It’s a very profitable trade and there’s not much competition. Students' tastes, styles and definitions of music and art widely differed, but there was a way for everyone to express his individuality. Hill Aides offered assistance elping when they could ssisting others was something both librarians and teachers’ aides did. The library aides helped students, mostly from study hall, to find their needed material. Teachers' aides tended a hand by doing some of the teachers’ paperwork. Some students took study hall for the solitary purpose of studying, while others simply wanted an hour of relief from classes. Those studious pupils from study hall, and others, depended upon the help of the librarian. Mrs. Jane Smith, or one of her aides for assistance in finding their research material. Some teachers developed a dependency for their aides, because they helped in a variety of ways from running errands to decorating bulletin boards, as well as grading papers. Teresa Boozer said. Being a teacher’s aide was a good experience for me because I’m going into teaching. You don't realize what all teachers do until you help them. There’s a lot more to it than grading papers.” The library club did a lot more than just shelve books. As fund-raising projects the club sold cookies and showed the movie “Tex” in the Elementary Auditorium. “We made a lot of money, and bought some microfiche for the library, and had some books bound,” said Mrs. Smith. Being a teacher's aide had its advantages. Having time to study if I needed it was a good part of being an aide, ” said Thu-Lan Tran. It also made me appreciate what teachers go through for us.” In short, the teachers and study hall students were those who most frequently needed assistance, and the library and jachers' aides most readily helped. rrm ARRIVING AT SCHOOL before hit scheduled test, Eddy Lyons helps assemble Mr. Schirmer's semester exam. WITH SOME HELP from Tony Lyons, teacher's aide Susan Sanders grades tests. Library, aides, study hall 55 Juniors met in sponsor Mrs. Bernie Heliums’ room to make posters for the next day’s pep rally. Supervising while Stephen Rose puts his design together, Pat Lamb, Robert Fruen and Scott Chandler watch for mistakes. Enjoying the last of the summer sun, C.W. Walker relaxes during lunch hour. Students enjoyed the sunshine while they could, for later in the year the weather drastically changed with below freezing temperatures. People behind the orange bars aking events happen behind the orange bars was a job for the people-the students and the faculty. People made up the student life, sports, academics, and organizations, along with many other aspects of life behind the bars. Seniors, juniors, sophomores and faculty weren’t just class distinctions. Students and teachers were friends and co-workers. Each had his special place, but no one was confined to this place. On the “other side” of the orange bars, people weren’t categorized; they were just people. HU] 56 Peopl Earmon Anderson, Jr. Jimmy Archer Candy Arnold James E. Arnold Jodee Ayres Terry Barnes Teresa Boozer Randy Bradford David Bretz Teresa Brewer Jimmie Michael Brown Jeff Carver Todd Castleman Brent Chalker Roger Chambers Vicky Chism Carol Ann Clark Tom Coleman Greg Conley David Copeland Planning and doing “N [one before like ’84” was the motto transferred onto most of the seniors' sweatshirts at the start of school. With the intention of making '84 a memorable year, the seniors elected class officers Tony Lyons, president; Trisha Henry, vice president; and Rhonda Spigner, secretary. To start the year off right financially, the class sponsored a Scrapper soup supper in the cafeteria and raised more than $600. Every Friday during football and basketball season, the seniors placed inspirational signs on each of the senior players’ lockers. They also planned Homecoming week activities. Other senior projects included a quiz bowl competition in the gym and a canned food drive for needy children at Christmas. In addition to presenting the class play ‘‘Off the Track,” they carried on a NHS tradition by resurrecting the musical “Under the Misdetoe Bough. The seniors donated $60 worth of books to the library in memory of their classmate Dionne Pryor. A team of seniors placed third out of 15 in the annual Southwest Regional Quiz Bowl competition at Arkansas I ligh School. Six seniors were delegates to Arkansas Boys’ and Girls’ State. Jodee Ayres and Trisha Henry attended Girls’ State on the campus of Ouachita Baptist University where they learned about the state government. The delegates to Boys’ State at the University of Central Arkansas were Kuper Kreul, Tony Lyons, Wayne Toliver and Eddy Lyons. Besides learning about government, they were taught the principles of leadership and service. By the time they marched on May 25, the senior class of 1984 had certainly lived up to their motto, but as their class song stated, they had only just begun.' 111 Li 58 Senior. John Coulter Diane Dickinson Sarah Duckett Melissa Fatherree Joe Scott Floyd Tim Freel Dennis Ray Fugitt Jimmy Dale Gilbert John Gleba Todd Hallmark Stacy Hardin Tracy Hardin Darin Harper Clay Hartsell Patta Henderson Trisha Henry Cristie Hobbs Jim Bob Hockaday Stan Hockaday Susan House AT THE FIRST senior party, dais members and advisers prepare ‘Seniors Love Scrappers' buttons to wear to pep rallies. DURING THE SOUP supper, Teresa Boozer gives drinks to Wayne Toliver, Cristie Hobbs and Rhonda Spigner to serve. DURING THE SENIOR skit at a pep rally, seniors get their balloons. Stats 59 Rhonda Hubbard Kristie Hudson Gary Hughes Lori Jacobs Perry Jacoby Darrell Jefferson Randy Jefferson Kim Johnson Nadine Johnson Debra Jones Tammy Keaster Brian King Kuper Kreul Alberta Lofton Kim Lovelis Eddy Lyons Tony Lyons William Jeff McDade Lenee McKinnon Debora McLaughlin Jeff McRaven Tandell Marshall Vincent Marshall Marlin Masey Jackie Matthews Amanda Mobbs Brent Morphew Bonnie Morrison Mike Morrow LeAnn Musgrave Cindy Myers Steven Nation Wanda Fay O’Neal Charles Petty Sharon Pilgrim 60 Seniors he tradition continues Sixty-three years ago. a tragic poem was written about a bride dying on her wedding day. It was then created into a play of pantomime called “Under the Mistletoe Bough. Since 1920 it usually has been passed down to every fourth senior class. The very first bride and groom were Frances Evelyn Bourland and Fay Buckhalter. In 1949 Sammy Floyd and Mary Anne Bradley held the lead roles. Ella Ruth Williams and Tommy Wallis played the bride and groom as seniors ot 1952. Betty Anne Stone as the bride and Charles Shuffield as the groom starred in 1955. In 1957 Joe Cowling and Diane Ball were cast as the groom and bride. Joe Ball and Ollie Harper played the lead roles in I960. In 1963 Becca Ball and Steve Lovelis played the bride and groom. The play stopped until 1977 when Brenda Ball decided to revive it. Ranay Floyd played the groom while Julia Roberson played the bride. This year Carol Ann Clark and Tim Freel were cast in the lead rolls. Sandy Blakely played maid of honor in the 1977 production. She said. “We had all heard our parents talk about the play, so we mentioned it to Miss Ball and then decided to do it. Digging up past information on the play and making the costumes was the most fun. The 1977 class had to make up certain details to go along with the play, such as the songs and some of the dances. “The night of the play several students spiked the punch for the wedding guest. It was so funny to see their faces when they drank some and realized what it was. said Sandy. Another funny incident happened when Mrs. Mary Sue Williams sponsored the play. She said, “Some of our boys had placed a large meat bone in the coffin, and when the groom opened the coffin on stage to see his bride dead, there before his face was this large bone. Sunday December I I, this tradition was carried on as the senior class presented it to the public. The next Monday morning the seniors performed for elementary. Jodee Ayres said. “It was fun being in the play because we didn’t have to leam any lines. It was all pantomime. I H i I By SUcy White DURING MONDAY MORNINGS play. Criatie Hobbs, Cindy Myers, Jodee Ayres, Tammy Keaster and Carol Ann Clark performed one of the traditional folk dances. FEELING ENVIOUS OF the upstairs maid's (Vicky Chism) and Lord Lovell's valet’s (Scott Floyd) relationship, the housekeeper (Sarah Duckett) watches them as she pretends to dust the room. WHILE THE WEDDING guests in the play pay dose attention, Mrs. Jan Ponder teaches them some dance steps. ‘Mistletoe Bough 61 DURING NORTH CENTRAL evaluation week. Tony Lyona and Steve Patterson visit with committee member Mr. James Stagg� of Stephen.. priends are most important A desire to get ahead in life, a list of accomplishments, and a deep appreciation for friends are things outstanding seniors Lesley Watson. Vicky Chism and Tony Lyons had in common. Big plans of a college degree and a secure well-paying job were things each of the outstanding seniors looked forward to. Tony planned to obtain a degree in engineering by going to Henderson State for two years and then transferring to a school that offered a major in engineering. Both Vicky and Lesley planned to attend Southern Arkansas University and major in some field of business. As for accomplishments. the list was never-ending. All were very active in extra urricular activities and they held many offices in school organizations l esley was manager of Scrapper and Scrapperette basketball and track since junior high. Vicky was named 1984 homecoming queen, and I ony was the second NHS senior to be named Academic All-American. Lesley and V icky agreed when Tony said.“If it hadn’t been for the support of my friends and the help of my teachers. I wouldn’t have been in half as much. F riends are the most important thing. QD] Alan Pinkerton Dionne Pryor Lynnea Reaves Michele Rodgers Donna Rowe Mike Sanford Carolyn Scoggins Robbie Seavers Lisa Smith Richard Smithson Sue Beth Crawford Sparks Rhonda Spigner Roy Stockton Steven Stone Steven Thorton Wayne Toliver Joe Paul Tomerlin Thu-Lan Tran Robert Tucker Pam Turbeville 62 Seniors AUn Wakefield C.W. Walker Judi Wallace Lesley Watson Lyne Westfall Teresa Whirley Mark White Stacy White Treasa White Susan Wildbur Adrian Williams Larry Williamson Melissa Faye Williams Donnie W. Willis Jennifer Kay Young Steve Young Outstanding students 63 eokies! Hi. I’m a representative of the Nashville Junior Class. We are all out selling cookies as our moneymaking project. Would you like to help us by buying a box of these cookies? This sales pitch or one similar to it was repeated many times by class members. Profits from the cookie sales w ere about $800 and were used to help pay for the the Junior-Senior Banquet in May. Some students said they didn’t really enjoy selling things, but they realized the money was going to the banquet and decided to get involved. The top cookie seller was Carl Preston, who sold about $325 worth of cookies. After the campaign had ended, juniors who sold more than $50 worth of cookies were taken to eat at the Pizza Hut. Michael Benson said, “Selling the cookies was okay, but the best part was pigging out on •hr Pl Al. DLL! Marilyn Ackley Mark Ashford Bridget Bailey Tracy Barnes Amy Beavert Tommy Beene Michael Benson Eundra Boles Stephen Boozer John Bradford Barbara Brewer Denvil Brown Lewis Carthan Teresa Cassady Stacy Chambers Scott Chandler Angie Clements Roxann Collins Shannon Collins Mark Combs 64 Juniors 'BABYSITTING' FOR SOME Home-Ec student . Eundra Boles tries to get his homework done while David Smith looks on. WHILE READING THE announcements. Andy Wesson and Dairy Persley check out their activities for the day. BEFORE THE JUNIOR-SENIOR banquet. David Raulerson and Kirk Dun-son put pictures of the seniors on the wall of the gym. Cindy Conatser Scott Copeland Dana Cornish Deadra Crisp Shema Davis Billy Dawson Jimmy Dove Kirk Dun son Dede Elder Julie Foltz Robert Fruen Stephen Furr Gary Dan Futrell Jimmy Gales Teresa Gleba Cathy Good son Eugene Griddine Van Ha Christy Henley David Hicks Cookiei 65 Shonda Hodges David Hughes Randy Hughes Jackie Isham Trina Jackson Minna Jantunen Stephen Jamison Milton Jefferson Judi Jones Robin Jordan Jane Karst Chip Kemp Jim Kemp Melanie King Katerina Kolisch Patrick Lamb Michelle Lebon Earl Lemons Kim Lemons Mona Lewis AS A STUDENT Council member. Bill Dawson participates in their project of handing out candy to primary children. AT THE JUNIOR-SENIOR Banquet on the ‘Tonight Show,’ Trisha Henry (Judi Jones) and Earmon Anderson (Michael Benson) watch as Pam Turbeville (Teresa Gieba) steps on Lynnea Reaves' (Mona Lewis) fingernail. 66 Juniors Imps at the top of he pole Not at the top of the totum pole, and not at the bottom. Juniors were, of course, in the middle. After school started, the junior class elected its officers, including Angie Clements, president; Stephen Rose, vice president; and Amy Beavert, secretary. In November the juniors sold cookies as one of their moneymaking projects. Many juniors took the American College Test (A.C.T.) in February and March. Also in March the class presented its play entitled “Hillbilly Weddin.” Sherry McCoy said one of the most exciting times took place when “we ordered our class rings.” The only drawback about the ring purchasing was the time one had to wait to receive his order. One of the biggest projects for the class was the Junior-Senior Banquet, a very emotional experience for most of the students who attended. The juniors chose the theme “We May Never Pass This Way Again” from the song by Seals and Crofts. Brent Pinkerton said. “While I was at the banquet, it finally soaked in my head that the seniors were leaving.” Dill Charlie Littlefield Danny Lockeby Joanne Lofton Sherry McCoy Jackie McLaughlin Robin McMorrit David Martin L.D. May Tony Mitchum Cheater Newton Tammie O’Bryant Linda Osborne Keith Parker Monty Parker Mark Parrish Dale Patrick Bemie Pennington Darry Persley Brent Pinkerton Davin Plaster IN THE DRAMA Club play, Emntinc Gilbreth (Teresa Gleba) makes her point clear. Stats 67 of only honor students Attitude, honesty, dependability, loyalty, personality and scholastic achievements. These were some of the criteria used by the teachers in their selections of Stephen Rose and Susan Sanders as outstanding juniors. It was an honor for Stephen to be chosen by the faculty, something which he felt made his junior year special. “Because of their concern and knowledge, I feel that I am a better person, he said. Stephen had been in the band for six years, and he enjoyed it very much. He was also a member of the French Club, Student Council and Honor Society, in addition to serving as vice president of the class. After school and on weekends, Stephen was busy with his job at Robison's. Summing up his junior year, Stephen said, “I enjoyed my junior year tremendously and will never forget it. My classmates have really made a difference, and I appreciate each one of them. Susan also felt honored to have been selected by the faculty. Athletics occupied much of her time. Susan was a member of the Scrapperette basketball team and the tennis team. She said she “really enjoyed doing both.” In addition to this, Susan was a member of the Honor Society, Future Business leaders of America and Library Club. She was chosen to participate in the American Legion Auxiliary's Girls State. Outside of school. Susan worked at Big T. She played tennis in her spare time. Susan said, “I have really enjoyed my junior year at Nashville High, and I’m looking forward to my senior year.’ tnn AFTER THE HONOR Society induction, Christy Henley and Dede Elder move the chairs back into Mrs. Deb Tackett's room. AFTER EATING LUNCH. Judi Jones, PARTICIPATING IN SINGLES' com-Mona Lewis and Stacy Reed discuss petition, Susan Sanders serves the the day's activities. ball. BEFORE THE PROM dance, Mrs. Bemie Heliums, Tommy Beene and Robert Fruen set up the equipment. 68 Juniors INSTEAD OF EATING lunch, Stephen Ro� e studies his poetry. Carl Preston Jerry Pryor Sherry Pryor Pamela Puryear Mike Radebaugh David Raulerson Tim Ray Wade Ray Stacy Reed Terry Rice Jennifer Roberts Kevin Robinson Terry Rodgers Stephen Rose Joanne Rowe Susan Sanders Tim Shankles David Smith Stacy Smith Patrick Snodgrass Noland Stockton Clint Taylor Jeff Thomas Lisa Tolleson Wil Tollett Kelly Wade Bill Wakefield Jonathan Watson Eric Webb Andy Wesson Spencer Whitmore Greg Williams Jess Witherspoon Eric Wynn Outstanding Students 69 AS CHRIS HOCKADAY listen., Kristi Porterfield give a speech in class. AFTER EATING LUNCH Susan Wilbur, Chris Hockaday, Todd Young, Mrs. Jan Ponder, LaDonna Hendrix, and David Hicks taste food for Mrs. Alicia Chesshir. 7 O Sophomores limbing back up the ladder By definition they were the “low men on the totum pole. In fact, they were the sophomores. This definition didn’t affect the sophomores by any means. They showed much enthusiasm in the pep rallies as well as in other school ac tivities. Sophomores had a big adjustment to make when they journeyed from junior high to high school. In the ninth grade they were viewed as leaders. They carried most of the responsibility and were looked up to by the younger students. The first year in high school was tough for some, but others were not frightened by older students’ threats of initiation. Most sophomores soon realized the threats were simply verbal. Some younger students were intimidated by the status of seniors, but according to Chris Hockaday that was not always true. “You have to wait till you make your step back up.” Those that took that attitude were just waiting to make the climb back up the seniority ladder. Despite their new responsibilities, most sophomores met the challenge with more than enough initiative required to get them through. Having a challenge was a reason Mary Norman cited for enjoying school. “I really like to do homework.” Joan Chandler soon noticed. “The teachers are harder, and they expect more of you.” The majority of the sophomore class adapted very well to the student life. Six of the eight cheerleaders were sophomores, and the class as a whole was complimented for academics and leadership. The class scored in the 60th percentile nationally on the SRA test, and two students scored in the 99th percentile. The sophomores were unified as a class and most of them agreed with Eric Wood when he said.“I especially enjoy school because I can visit with my friends.” By Trisha Henry IN ENGLISH CLASS, the sophomores take their final test. Bobby Crawford Sissi Davis Vincent Davis Eric Detar Frank Du son Mike Erby Andrea Fisher Tera Lea Futrell Holly Garney Shannon Garris Sandy Gilbert Robert Goodson David Haislip Pam Hardin Skipper Harding Kristi Harper David Harris Cynthia Hawthorne LaDonna Hendrix Gary Hilliard Stats 7 1 TAKING A BREAK. Sandra Lamb eats a Nutty Buddy. Readership Leadership was important among the sophomores. Members of the class moved quickly into positions on the Student Council and roles in various organizations. One student was singled out to attend a meeting designed to develop leadership skills among teen-agers. Holly Gamey was chosen by the faculty as one of the 102 delegates to the Hugh O’Brian Leadership Seminar held at Little Rock in late April. She heard a number of speakers such as Bob McCord of the Arkansas Gazette and Sheffield Nelson of Arkla Gas. Former Gov. Frank White was the keynote speaker at a banquet. He discussed business and industry in Arkansas and mentioned two Nashville industries — Beaird-Poulan and Tyson Foods, Inc. — in his speech. Holly said the seminar was “one of the best things to happen to me in my school life. It was a lot of fun, and I learned a lot about America's free enterprise system. The Arkansas Hugh O’Brian Seminars began five years ago. About 30 sophomores submitted applications through their English classes. The final selection was made by a faculty committee. I Li 11 72 Sophomores FOLLOWING REGISTRATION, HOLLY Garney end Lea McAdams look over their schedules. Russell Hipp Chris Hockaday Kim Holloway Elizabeth Jones Mark Jones Melinda Jones Janet Jones Sandra Lamb Sandra Lockeby Anita Lofton Jennifer Loman Glen Lovewell Lea McAdams Jane McCallister Tina McDade Rex McDaniel Danny Matthews Chris Mitchell Teresa Mitchell Joe Morrison Dara Nance Huy Nguyen Mary Norman Deano Norsworthy Mae Oliver Mary Ann O'Neal Vickie Pennington Lance Pope Kristi Porterfield Jamie Ragar Toyia Ray Laura Reaves Greg Reed Kenny Reeves Steven Rhodes Leadership 73 hosen ones There were two sophomores chosen by the teachers as outstanding. They were Marilyn Rose and Todd Young. Marilyn said, “lam very honored to have been chosen by the teachers as outstanding. ' Marilyn’s interests during the year were Geometry and English. Marilyn was in the band and said she enjoyed it very much. Todd was also honored about being picked. He said, “It’s nice to know that your hard work pays off.” Todd’s favorite subjects were Biology and Geometry. He was also a member of the Student Council. Outside school, Todd liked to play football and basketball, t II ll Kelli Richardson Jim Robinson Thomas Robinson Marilyn Rose Sandra Sasser Cleo Scoggins Sherri Sharp Christie Smith Wendy Smith Rodney Sockwell Geneen Souder Jodie Sumler Patti Sumler Scott Thompson Tonya Thornton Mark Vetter Johnny Waldon Lou Ann Watson Danielle Weatherford John Webb 7 4 Sophomores OUTSTANDING SOPHOMORE BOY Todd Young reads ‘The Jungle' for accelerated English. AT A LITTLE League baseball game, Marilyn Rose keeps the scorebook. FOR SPEECH CLASS, Kristi Porterfield reads stories to primary students. Kerri Wesche Karen White Robert White Ron Whisenhunt Joseph Williams Denise Williamson Mylea Wolff Eric Wood Carl Wright Jim Yarrow Ramona Young Tammy Young Todd Young Outstanding students 75 Grading papers, making out tests, preparing lesson plans...What boring lives teachers must lead. But surprisingly to some, teachers did have families, pets and even hobbies other than devising ways to torture students. Aside from her artwork, cross-stitch, music, yardwork, reading, sewing and golfing, Mrs. Neva Byrd hardly had any time for hobbies. “I read for escape. I can pick up a murder mystery and become so involved I forget about my many problems. Mrs. Jane Smith devoted most of her free time to sewing, a hobby she developed while in high school. She made all her clothes, “except the sweaters, she said. “I don’t hand knit very well.” “For a change of pace from my book-reading two summers ago I took up golfing, as people stood on the sidelines and har-harred, said Mrs. Jan Ponder. Mrs. Nona Jo Talley kept busy with her family project, collecting antiques. Her entire home was decorated in Early American, from the logs on the outside to the walk-in fireplace. Mrs. Talley’s unusual pet peacocks also occupied her time away from the classroom. Coach Tom DeBlack tried to stay in shape by riding his bicycle several miles every afternoon. Teachers were interested in other things aside from the Pythagorean theorum, dangling participles, or post-war problems. Most of them pursued their hobbies with as much enthusiasm as they showed in their classrooms. rrm ♦he papers are graded DISCUSSING A DEBATE topic, Mrs. Karan Hughes talks with two of her students. FOLLOWING SEMESTER TESTS. Mrs. Neva Byrd records the grades. 76 Faculty Thomas Allison Band Relda Aylett Business Neva Byrd. English, French Pat Clingan Art Larry Craver Agriculture Thomas DeBlack Social studies, athletics Don Derfler Health, athletics Betty Floyd Social studies Bemie Heliums Biology, math Dena Hom Special education Karan Hughes English, speech Ozie Jones Business Jan Ponder English John R. SchirmerEnglish. journalism Gary Segrest Athletics Jan Segrest Girls’ athletics Millie Shaddox Social studies Jane Smith Librarian Mary F. Spigner Math Anita Stuckey Special education, cheerleading Deb Tackett Home-Ec Nona Jo Talley Science Mike Walker English Out of the classroom 7 7 Koodlf floors and flooded hallways Making out a grocery list for more than 1.600 people. That's what Mrs. Alicia Chesshir, food services supervisor, did to prepare for school. She planned her menus, decided what to buy. and ordered from various suppliers. Following government regulations and pleasing the tastes of students might have seemed to be contradictory goals, but Mrs. Chesshir said she tried to meet them. “There’s no use planning a menu if the kids don't like it, she said. As a result of that approach, the cafeteria tried some new items, such as a shrimp dinner, lasagna and a dish similar to McRibs. Students were given a chance to take part in menu planning during October. They also joined in the observance of Arkansas Foods Week April 31 -May 4. The week involved serving foods grown in Arkansas, and a number of civic leaders were invited to eat in the cafeteria. Kristi Harper served as vice president of a state Youth Advisory Council for school cafeterias. She helped Mrs. Chesshir plan the week's activities. Maintenance work was carried on by Mr. Coy Aylett. Mr. Bill Sumler and Mr. Tommy Hanson. They were responsible for keeping the building clean and maintaining equipment. The staff was especially busy in April as they prepared for the visit by the North Central re-evaluation committee. Floors received a new coat of wax and the building was inspected for cleanliness. A major problem for the workers came in December when subfreezing temperatures caused water pipes to burst in the darkroom and the Home-Ec room. Those rooms and adjoining areas were flooded by the burst pipes. The leak was discovered by Mr. Sumler, who said, I came up here and water was running out the hall doors over to the sidewalk leading to the gym. At the opposite end of the scale, heat also posed difficulties. The school operated on a short schedule in early September until the heat wave subsided. An automatic computer system was purchased to control the air conditioning, and Superintendent Carl Barger said it significantly lowered electricity costs. mn BEFORE THE BEGINNING of school. Mrs. Alicia Chesshir discusses cafeteria purchases with salesman Gary Pinkerton. 78 Staff PREPARING FOR THE end of the REMOVING UTTER ON campus day, Mr. Tommy Hanson works on provides a continuing challenge for final items of cleaning. custodian Bill Sumler. FLOODED HALLS WERE among the problems for the maintenance staff as a result of frequent rainfall. LOCAL BUSINESS AND dvic leaders sample cafeteria cooking during Arkansas Foods Week. Cafeteria and maintenance 79 DURING THE HONOR graduate ban-quet, Thu-Lan Tran receives the flowers from the head table in recognition of gaining her citizenship. The cream of the crop Eighteen people were voted into Who’s Who, and more than twice that number were recognized in the annual awards assembly with scholarships, athletic honors and academic awards. Seniors won about $ 100,000 in scholarships to various schools. According to Principal Bill Dawson, this was the most any class had received in his six years at Nashville. There were also 26 honor graduates. Stacy White won a full tuition scholarship for one year to University of Central Arkansas. An honor graduate, Stacy also won the Rotary Essay contest with a $200 scholarship to the college of her choice. Kim Lovelis was awarded a full tuition scholarship worth $780 to Southern Arkansas University that could be renewed through her sophomore year. She also won a Student Council senior math award. Tony Lyons won several awards for his achievements throughout high school. He won a Henderson State University Board of Trustees full four-year scholarship, and Ouachita Baptist University awarded him a Scholastic Excellence scholarship worth approximately $3,688. Tony was also awarded the U.S. Army Reserve National Scholarship Athlete Award and was recognized as an Academic All-American Athlete, one of only two in the history of Nashville High School. Tony also received several honors in Who's Who. He was named the Most Scholastically Talented Boy, Class Favorite Boy and Most Admired Boy by his classmates. He was also an honor graduate, and won several Student Council academic awards including English, math, science and social studies. He was selected by other honor graduates as the Outstanding Graduate. Thu-Lan Tran, an honor graduate, won a $10,000 scholarship to the University of Dallas. It included a year of study in Rome and three weeks in Greece. An important event for Thu-Lan was becoming an American citizen. She was recognized at the honor graduate banquet for her achievements since coming to the United States. Eddy Lyons, another honor graduate, won a full tuition scholarship to HSU for two years. He was also awarded the Ryan Memorial Band Award and the Outstanding Bandsman award which included a $200 scholarship. Tom Coleman won a HSU Honor Scholarship worth $395. Alan Pinkerton, the salutatorian, won a HSU President Scholarship and was awarded a scholarship from SAU worth $3,160. He won the Lester Bradley Math and the Beusch and Lomb Science awards, and received English and social studies Student Council awards. Todd Hallmark won an HSU Honor Scholarship for $395 and a SAU Academic Scholarship worth $780. Todd was also an honor graduate. Honor graduate David Bretz won an Honor Scholarship to HSU for $395 and a music scholarship, and a scholarship to the University at Fayetteville for $930 and a UAF (Cont. on page 82) WAL-MART SCHOLARSHIP winner Tony Lyons accepts his award. Honors 81 Cream of the crof (Cont. from page 81) music scholarship for $ 1,000 a year. Lynnea Reaves, honor graduate, won a Harding University Presidential Scholarship for $250 and an academic scholarship for $350. Patta Henderson won a SAU academic scholarship for $780. Patta was also an honor graduate. Tim Freel, another honor graduate, won an OBU Scholastic Excellence Scholarship for $600. Valedictorian Jodee Ayres won an OBU Scholastic Excellence Scholarship for $3,600 and a Centennial Scholarship worth $12,000. She was a National Merit Scholar and was awarded a $ 1,000 Merit Scholarship from Weyerhaeuser. She was also offered a $7,000 Presidential Scholarship to the Mississippi University for Women and full four-year scholarships to HSU and the University at Little Rock. She won the Florence Dawley Award for her work on the yearbook and Student Council academic awards for English and social studies. Jodee was also picked Most Scholastically Talented Girl. Trisha Henry, an honor graduate, won an academic scholarship for full tuition for UCA for one year and a $780 scholarship to SAU for two years. Trisha was also offered an appointment to West Point. She won the Nashville Rotary Scholarship and the I Dare You Award. Honor graduate Lesley Watson was the Shelter Insurance Scholarship winner and won an academic full tuition scholarship for two years to SAU. Lesley was also Class Favorite in Who’s Who. Jennifer Young won an HSU Art Scholarship and won the Art Purchase Award. Jennifer was also an honor graduate. Wayne Toliver, honor graduate, won a SMU Merit Scholarship for $3,050. Susan Wildbur won a SAU President Scholarship worth $3,160. She was also an honor graduate. Vicky Chism, honor graduate, won a SAU Superior Academic Achievement Scholarship for $780. Vicky was chosen Miss NHS in Who's Who along with Most Beautiful and Most Admired Girl honors. Lyne Westfall also won a SAU Superior Academic Achievement Scholarship for $780. She was also an honor graduate. Honor graduate Gary Hughes won an Academic Scholarship to SAU for two years. Gary also received the Herman Stavely Memorial Scholarship. Carol Ann Clark won a $250 renewable scholarship to Harding. She was also an honor graduate. Teresa Boozer won the PEO Award. Stacy Hardin won the Nashville Junior Auxiliary Scholarship. In addition to being voted Most Handsome in Who's Who, Richard Smithson won an award for not missing a single day of school in six years. He also won the Chapter Star Award with Alan Wakefield. (Cont. on page 84) 82 Peoplc OUTSTANDING ART AWARDS were given to Jeff McRaven and Kim Amonette by Mr . Pat Clingan. Honora 83 THREE JUNIORS WERE selected to attend Boys’ and Girls’ State, including Billy Dawson, Susan Sanders and Eric Webb. Stephen Rose later replaced Billy, and Angie Clements joined Susan at Girls’ State. The cream of the crop (Cont. from page 82) Stephen Rose won the E.T. Moody Rotary Award. He also won a Student Council social studies award. Susan Sanders won the Woodsman of the World Outstanding American History Award and the Student Council social studies award. She also won a Student Council English award. Kuper Kruel was another winner of the I Dare You Award. Kuper was also voted Mr. NHS in Who's Who. Teresa Brewer was the winner of the Home-Ec Scholarship. Todd Castleman was another Herman Stavely Memorial Scholarship winner. Outstanding art student awards went to Kim Amonette and Jeff McRaven. Holly Gamey won the Hugh O’Brien Youth Foundation Award. Brent Chalker was awarded the FBLA award. Several athletes received awards. Tammy Keaster won the Scrap-perette Award and Adrian Williams and Jimmy Archer received Scrapper Awards. The Betty Floyd Track Award went to Geneen Souder. Earmon Anderson and Mike Morrow were co-winners of the Joe Lee Goodrum Track Award. Journalism students receiving awards included Judi Wallace, Outstanding Tattler Lillian Mitchell Award; Trisha Henry, outstanding Tattler award selected by the journalism students; and Cindy Myers, outstanding yearbook award selected by the journalism students. Other Student Council academic award winners were Kelly Wade, English, math and social studies; Dede Elder, English; Cindy Myers, math; and Eric Webb, math and science. Other honor graduates included Rhonda Spigner, John Coulter and Greg Conley. Ten students won Presidential Acadmeic Fitness Awards. Jodee Ayres, Alan Pinkerton, Tony Lyons, Wayne Toliver, Stacy White, Eddy Lyons, David Bretz, Lesley Watson. Gary Hughes and Lynnea Reaves received certificates signed by President Ronald Reagan for their academic performances. At the close of the assembly. Honor Society president Trisha Henry announced the Outstanding Teacher Award to Mrs. Relda Aylett. Other Who’s Who honors went to C.W. Walker and Tammy Keaster. Most Talented Athletically; Jennifer Young, Most Talented Artistically; Scotty Floyd, Most Talented Musically and Most Likely to Achieve Fame; John Coulter, Most Likely to Succeed Financially; David Hicks, Cutest Junior Boy; Amy Beavert, Cutest Junior Girl; Eundra Boles. Most Athletic Junior; Angie Clements, Junior Class Favorite; John Webb, Cutest Sophomore Boy and Most Athletic Sophomore; Cutest Sophomore Gid, Sissi Davis; and Sophomore Class Favorite, Deano Norsworthy. rrm 84 People Lyons. (Nashville News photo) Honors 85 Assisted in his demonstration by daughter Jackie (Judi Wallace), Mr. Gilbreth (Chris Hockaday) shows his children another energy-saving technique for use while bathing. ‘Cheaper by the Dozen’ was the Drama Club’s performance of the year. Cheerleading practices SOMETIMES didn’t go as smoothly as planned. Amy Beavert doesn’t look very pleased with Sissi Davis’ and Rose Cox’s antics. Organizations behind the orange bars c kJome might think organizations were definitely an “inside’’ aspect of behind the orange bars. Clubs were certainly formed within the bars, but once members had signed up and dues were paid, organizations took off for projects “outside’’ the orange bars. Organizations were an outlet for creative minds and interests not satisfied in regular classrooms. But membership also meant opportunities to do school and civic work. Often it was the clubs responsible for bringing together STUDENT COUNCIL: (front) Patta Henderson, Judi Wallace, Billy Dawson, Jodee Ayres, Rhonda Spigner, Geneen Souder, (back) Kuper Kreul. Lesley Watson, Angie Clements, Todd Young and John Webb. AS PART OF their Valentine’s Day project, Kuper Kreul hands out candy at primary school for the Student Council. A VALENTINES CARNATION is delivered to Stacy Hardin by Geneen Souder. Lots of fundraisers ■ md service as well Service to school and body. They bought a new stereo community were important sound system for use during assemblies, goals for many organiza- sponsored several academic awards, tions. The Honor Society and Student purchased the Homecoming queen’s Council kept busy with projects crown and paid for the honor designed to help others. The fire mar- graduates’ medallions, shals provided valuable services for Scholarship, leadership, service and both students and citizens. character were the criteria on which The sounding of three short rings the members of the National Honor of the bell was a bothersome class in- Society were chosen. They displayed terruption for some, but for the fire each of these characteristics throughout marshals a fire drill meant they had im- the year. portant duties to fulfill. During these Their only fundraisers were the bipractices the marshals were assigned monthly sale of cookies and a car stations at each exit to time the students wash. Members also took turns pickleaving and to make sure everyone left ing up aluminum cans from around the in an orderly manner. In the case of campus, which they sold to help pay a real emergency, it was their respon- rent on the Howard County Museum sibility to see that everyone got out building as community service project, safely. For their service project for the school The 18 members of the Student they renovated the tennis courts. They Council and their sponsor Mrs. Ber- painted new lines and removed the nie Heliums kept busy all year because grass from the courts, of the responsibilities given them. It Traditional fall and spring installa-was their duty to operate the conces- tions were held. In the fall six seniors sion stand and to take care of the mar- were inducted by a mock trial, and in quee on the comer of the campus. March 14 juniors became members. Early in the school year they began Jodee Ayres, Eddy Lyons and selling ads for stadium cushions. When Trisha Henry along with sponsor Mrs. the cushions arrived they were the Neva Byrd attended the state Honor wrong color, so they were shipped Society convention in the spring at back and reprinted. Truman High School. They attend- The Student Council also sponsored ed discussion seminars and a banquet the annual Valentine talent show, and at Jonesboro's Holiday Inn. to encourage participation they raised Old and new members celebrated cash prizes to a total of $200. For end- the end of the year by meeting at the of-school entertainment they sponsored Pizza Hut. They presented Mis. Byid the first annual Faculty Feud. a crystal serving bowl for her patient With the profit from the concession advising. Afterward, some members stand and cushion ad sales, the Stu- piled into Tim Freel’s truck for a trip dent Council made several purchases t0 decorate the rock” on the Mur-benefitting the school and the student freesboro highway. nTTl 88 Orgsniza tions HONOR SOCIETY: (front row) Trisha Henry, Thu-Lan Tran, Patta Henderson, Jodee Ayres, Cindy Myers, Stacy White, (second row) Rhonda Spigner, Lyne Westfall, Susan Wildbur, Vicky Chism, Lesley Watson, Carol Ann Clark, Lynnea Reaves, (back row) Wayne Toliver. John Coulter, Tim Freel, Tony Lyons, Eddy Lyons, Alan Pinkerton. THE CARS KEEP coming at the Honor Society car wash at Eagle Texaco. Student Council, Honor Society, fire marshals 89 INDUCTEES CHRISTY HENLEY, Mona Lewis, Deadra Crisp and Melanie King wait for the initiation to begin. TALKING TO A new boyfriend, Anne Gilbreth (Carol Ann Clark) plans her first date. IN A COMPLICATED scene, Mr. Gilbreth explains the ‘efficiency system in his household. ( Organizations Culture clubs= Plays, parties, sales! These things made up the very busy activities of the Drama Club, Library Club and the French Club. The Drama Club had a very productive year. At the beginning of the year, they sold doughnuts. Later they presented the play, “Cheaper by the Dozen. The Club, sponsored by Mrs. Karan Hughes, practiced for two weeks in order to make the play a success. The big thrill came, however, at the end of the year when the group went to Murray’s Dinner Playhouse in Little Rock to see the play “Grease live on stage. “It was fun being in the play. I enjoyed my part,” said Robert Freun. The Library Club sponsored by Mrs. Jane Smith had a good year also. The club members sold school supplies everyday, and in February they sold cookies. In March, the club showed the film “Tex for the student body. They earned $269 from their cookies and $ 122 from the movie. The money was used to make improvements in the DWARF JUDI WALLACE trie to Mve her beard as she presents costume winners their prizes. —=zbut no Boy George library and to pay for two parties they had, one at Christmas and one at the end of the year. At the end of the year party, Mrs. Smith gave out awards to various students. Teresa Boozer received one for being president. Joan Chandler received a service award, and Amanda Mobbs was given one for being the best Library aide. Tommy Beene said, “I like being in the Library Club; it gives me something to take instead of Study Hall. Another busy club was the French Club. This club held monthly meetings at students' houses to talk about the French culture. The one big event for the French Club was Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras party was held in the SWEP-CO building. At the party, new members were inducted into the club and initiated by the old members. All the members wore costumes. Some of the costumes included a fairy, a devil, a chef, and one student even came as singer Boy George. “I really had fun at Mardi Gras, but the initiation was messy, said new member Karen White. LIBRARY CLUB MEMBERS: (front row) Scott Copeland. Teresa Boozer, Judi Wallace, Tommy Beene. (2nd row) Nadine Johnson, Amanda Mobbs. Katerina Kolisch. Stacy White, Stacy Hardin, Susan Wildbur, (3rd row) Mrs. Jane Smith, Bonnie Morrison, Laura Reaves, Patta Henderson, Carol Clark and Leann Musgrave. DRAMA CLUB MEMBERS practice for their presentation of “Cheaper by the Dozen. DRAMA CLUB MEMBERS: (front row) Mrs. Karan Hughes. Kristi Porterfield, Cristie Hobbs. Brett Cauley. Teresa Boozer, Judi Wallace. Julie Foltz, Teresa Gleba. (2nd row) Tammie O’Bryant. Carol Clark, Wayne Toliver, Jimmy Archer, Jackie McLaughlin, Charlie Littlefield. Jim Bob Hockaday. Jonathan Watson, (3rd row) Chris Hockaday, Scott Copeland, Robert Fruen and Tommy Beene. Drama. French and Library Clubs 91 FHA: (front) Bonnie Morrison. Nadine Johnson, Patta Henderson, Kim Johnson, Lisa Williams, Barbara Brewer, (second row) Mrs. Deb Tackett, Kristi Harper. Pat Bailey. Michelle Lebon, Bridget! Bailey. Robin Jordan. Roxann Collins, Sherry Pryor, Sandra Sasser, (third row) Lenee McKinnon, Stacy Chambers. Sherry McCoy, Pam Turbeville, Shema Davis. Geneen Souder, Tonya Thorton, (fourth row) Wendi Smith. Kim Holloway, Missy Gautney. Cynthia Cornish. Joan Chandler. Katerina Kolisch, LaDon-na Hendrix, Lynnea Reaves, Leann Musgrave, (fifth row) Holly Gamey, Sissi Davis. Rose Cox, Tera Lea Futrell, Lou Ann Watson, Kerri Wesche. Shannon Garris and Kristi Porterfield. FBLA: (front) Mrs. Ozie Jones. Tammie O’Bryant, Kim Lovelis, Brent Chalker, Mark Ashford. Rhonda Spigner, Cindy Myers, Leann Musgrave, Mrs. Relda Aylett. (second row) Lyne Westfall, David Hicks, Susan Sanders, Terry Rice, Carol Ann Clark, Stacy White. Susan Wildbur, Stacy Hardin, Tammy Keaster, (third row) Tom Coleman, Gary Dan Futrell, Vincent Marshall. Tony Lyons, Kuper Kreul, Alan Pinkerton. Thu-Lan Tran, (fourth row) Scott Copeland, Pam Puryear. Stacey Reed, Eric Wynn, Kevin Robinson. Judi Wallace, Patta Henderson. Melanie King, (fifth row) Eddy Lyons, Joan Chandler, Kim Johnson, Lori Jacobs, Marlin Masey, Michael Benson, Greg Conley, Lisa Williams, (sixth row) Roger Chambers, Todd Hallmark, Steve Nation, Amy Beavert, Teresa Cassady, Bridget! Bailey, Bonnie Morrison, (seventh row) Jim Robinson, Eric Wood. Holly Garney, Lea McAdams. Sissi Davis, Rose Cox, Tera Lea Futrell. Tammy Young and Tonya Thornton. Few similarities= — - - - ■- f� xrr� pt cl lot Of Work They had only two major things in common. Number one, the first word in their names was “Future.” Second, all three clubs prepared their members for the future. They were the Future Farmers of America, Future Business Leaders of America and the Future Homemakers of America. FFA members kept busy with all sorts of activities. In the fall, they participated in the County. District and State Fairs. For their money-making projects members sold magazines and sponsored a donkey basketball game. Adviser Mr. Larry Craver said the members enjoyed the judging contests the most. Several teams competed in State Contests at Fayetteville. Another highlight of the year was the Playday held at the Howard County Rodeo Arena. The FFA and FT!A were tied together with the annual FFA-FHA banquet. The FHA also had a very busy year. LaDonna Hendrix said, “In FHA you get to do all kinds of things.” Many of the activities sponsored by the club were community service projects. Many members “adopted” a grandparent from a local nursing home. Other members helped at Christmas to gather toys for needy children. After hosting 60 FHA members from around the Nashville area, the club went to the District Federation Meeting in Texarkana. Members were proud to have Rose Cox serve as 3rd vice president for District XVIII. Main money-making projects were the sale of Homecoming mums and Valentine chocolate kisses. Michael Benson said. “The best thing about being a member of FBLA was getting to go to all the Chapter parties. But the FBLA did more than party. They sold candy to raise money. They went on several field trips including touring Southern Arkansas University’s campus and the missile plant in Camden. Some members also helped with the Special Olympics held in Scrapper Stadium. Eric Wood said he thought the FBLA was fun. “By being in the FBLA you get to meet a lot of new people, which was really great.” The FBLA. like the FHA and the FFA, prepared its members for the future. Eric said, “Being involved in one of the three clubs makes your high school transcript more impressive when you attend college or seek a job. rrm WRESTLING OVER A mudhole prove AS HOLLY GARNEY watches, Todd to be a major attraction at the FFA Hallmark plays a game of foosball at the playday. FBLA party. 92 Organizations fiV - INSPECTING A POTTERY exhibit, Mr . Deb Tackett and Leann Musgrave tour the Art and Craft Fair. (Nashville New FFA: (front) John Webb. Wade Ray, Thom a Robinson, Nadine Johnson, Jackie Matthews, Clay Hartsell, Chip Kemp, Jeff Bisseli, Tony Mitchum, (second row) Mark Ashford, Charlie Littlefield, Jes Witherspoon. Teresa Cassady, Stacey Reed, Mark Parrish, Scott Chandler, Donald Hesslund, Robert Fruen, Richard Smithson, Gary Hughes, Vincent Marshall, (third row) Jackie McLaughlin, Denvil Brown, Steven Boozer, Shannon Blanchard, Eric Detar, John Bradford, Russell Hipp, Glen Lovewell. John Jones Chris Mitchell, Steve Young, (fourth row) Greg Williams, David Rauler-son, Burnie Pennington. Monty Parker, Tim Ray, Gint Taylor, Davin Plaster, Bobby Crawford, Steven Rhodes, Kim Holloway, (fifth row) Stephen Jamison, Kirk Dunson, Tim Shankles, Noland Stockton, Mike Radebaugh, Scotty Floyd, Joe Paul Tomerlin, Gary Hilliard, Dale Patrick, (sixth row) Randy Bradford, Tan Marshall, Dennis Fugitt, Todd Castleman, Roger Chambers. Steve Nation, Jim Bob Hockaday, Alan Wakefield. Randy Hughes, Greg Reed. Skipper Harding and Allen Arnold. FFA. FHA. FBLA 93 TATTLER STAFF MEMBERS: (front row) Kelly Wade. Pam Puryear, Jodee Ayres. Judi Wallace. Mr. John Robert Schirmer, (2nd row) Stacy White, Cindy Myers, Tammie O’Bryant and John Coulter. TAKING PART IN an interview practice for the journalism classes, Louie Graves, editor of the Nashville News, speaks to the yearbook staff. LOOKING OVER COPY to be set, Cindy Myers and Jodee Ayres prepare themselves for a long afternoon at the Nashville News. 94 Organizations Rewards and disasters= anything to do? rustralion...Aggravation...Pessimism...TTie struggle for that magic lead was all of these. Looking for that beginning for a newspaper article or yearbook feature was exhausting. to say the least. Stories went back for rewrites and rc-rewriles in hopes that one would come up with something to catch the reader's attention. to hold it and make him want to read more. And that w as just the beginning for journalism students. Members of the Scrapper and Tattler staffs did a little of everything-photography, reporting, writing...or a little of one thing and a lot of something else. Photography editor Cindy Myers was largely responsible for all the darkroom work. She made most of the pictures for the newspaper and yearbook. Most of her work was done after school”“l got out of cooking supper. she commented. Every member of the staff learned how to operate a camera and had usually two days a month assigned to them to carry a camera all day and snap pictures of happenings in school. Of all things in journalism, I enjoyed carrying that stupid camera the very least, said Jodee Ayres. “It was bad enough having to keep up with it, but there were always a half-dozen people following me yelling. ‘Take my picture! Take my picture! ' As editor Jodi Wallace put it. the Tattler staff was “always on a deadline. With the Tattler coming out every two weeks, reporters found themselves finishing one story just to be assigned another one. Judi said, Being editor made me realize the responsibilities, but I enjoyed it.” The staff worked on pasting up the paper Thursday evenings at the Nashville News office before publication on Friday. Stacy White said she remembered most “one day we went to paste-up and no one showed up. Unlike newspaper work, which was over when the last issue came out. yearbook work lasted well into the summer. I think of all those people at the lake while I'm still here. lamented Cindy. One big happy family...is not exactly how the yearbook staff described themselves. Yearbook staffers experienced paste-up for the first time. To save money, the staff did its own paste-up. rather than send it to the publishing company. They set copy at the Nashville News and worked long hours at the light tables in adviser Mr. John Robert Schirmer's room. Jodee said. “At the beginning of the year, we were all excited about the book, but there was just too much goofing off during the year. Pam Puryear said she remembered “coming in every day to class and Mr. Schirmer asking, 'Don’t you have anything to do?’ As Wayne Toliver put it, “It’s funny how all other things are forgotten when your friend doesn't turn in his layout.-How four years of dedicated companionship was flushed because of one day’s incompetence. Incompetence!” echoed Jodee. That’s how I would describe us!” Pasting up the yearbook themselves seemed like a good idea in the beginning. but soon unforseen problems began appearing. Mr. Schirmer said. “When you don't have anything to paste, it's hard to do. “It seemed like the mythical hydra, said Wayne. Every time I finished one story, Jodee gave me two more to do.” The Tattler staff experienced their share of mishaps, such as the time they worked until 10 one Thursday night to ready the paper for school the next day. only to have school cancelled because of bad weather. “We always had small disasters, but we worked around them and always seemed to come out on top,” said Tammie O’Bryant. Trisha Henry conceded that working on the Tattler was a “good experience and a real challenge.” Besides awards and honors, there were other fringe benefits for journalism students. Photographers were admitted free of charge to most sporting events, and there were several workshops during the year during which students were excused from school. Judi said she enjoyed going to the convention at Little Rock. After it was all over, most felt their experiences in journalism were well worth what they went through. MEMBERS: (front row) Mr. John Robert Schirmer. Pam Puryear. Cindy Myers. Jodee Ayres. Wayne Toliver. (2nd row) Wil Tollett, Lisa Smith. Robert Fruen and Eric Detar. John Coulter said, “It was my first experience to work on a newspaper. It made me look into a new field that I might venture into. John spent his summer working at the Nashville News and planned to major in journalism at Southern Methodist University. PASTING UP HER page for the Tattler, Judi Wallace makes some corrections with the X-acto. Tammie added. “I feel anyone who does not take at least one year of journalism during high school misses one of the greatest opportunities to further their learning experiences. 11111 Publications 95 BAND MEMBERS: (front) Eddy Lyons, field commander; (second row) David Bretz, Karen White, John R. Johnson, Linda Osborne, Jimmy Pinson, Stacey Reed, Alan Moses. Stephen Rose, Wil Tollett, Mike Willard, David Young, Bryan Westbrook, Lynn Coulter, Jim Robinson, Eric Wood, Randy Jackson, (third row) Dede Elder, Lori Byers, Cindy Jones, Carla Cornish, Lisa Tolleson, Danielle Weatherford, Melanie Harrison, Marilyn Rose, Donna Rowe, Teresa Mitchell, Patta Sumler, Kim Cowling, Dion-drea Starr, Mary Norman. Christy Henley, Scott Copeland, Tim Shankles, (fourth row) Darry Persley, Earl Lemons, John Bradford, Scott Baker, Tommy Beene, Lynnea Reaves, Mona Lewis, Todd Ray, (fifth row) Shannon Stone, Angie Clements, Toyia Ray, Shannon Hockaday, Clair Wallace, Susan Wildbur, Carol Clark, Tracy Hardin, Janet Peak, Trina Jackson, Stacy Hardin and Annette Parson. THE NASHVILLE CHRISTMAS parade provides another chance for the band to perform. 96 Organizations Concerts and contests — never ends From every football game to all of the pep rallies, the band was actively involved in learning and presenting music. In addition to playing for pep rallies, basketball and football games, the band competed at several contests. They performed at Henderson State University, Ashdown and Little Rock. The band placed second in the November contest at Little Rock, third at Henderson in October, and second at Ashdown, also in October. Band began in the summer with camp and special rehearsals. It continued to require a great deal of outside time after school started. Director Thomas Allison said, “You couldn’t pay me to do it if I didn’t en- j°y't- Some of the students stayed in for six or seven yean, for which they received band jackets. Steve Patterson, an aide for Mr. Allison, said, “I enjoy music and I enjoy working with young people. To combine them is more enjoyable for � � me. Mr. Patterson was hired before school started, and Mr. Allison said he had “doubled the work force.” Fifty-eight students were in the band, and both directon felt one person could not adequately handle such a load. Despite all the work, French hom player Eric Wood said he enjoyed band “because you can meet a bunch of new people.” Jim Robinson, another French hom player, said, “I like band because you get to go to football games, contests, concerts and Six Flags during the summer.” mu vy FLAGS PROVIDE THE backdrop for Field Commander Eddy Lyons. FRIDAY AFTERNOON PEP rallies mean work for the pep band. ENTERTAINING THE CROWD, Stephen Rote presents his solo on the theme from ‘Annie.' FLAG CORPS MEMBERS work during summer rehearsals. PERFORMING AT HALFTIME, feature twirler Angie Clements concludes her routine. Band 97 AFTER PRACTICE, adviser Nita Stuckey gives the girls their next assignment. PERFORMING THE SPLITS in mid-air. Kerri Wesche demonstrates one of her cheerleading abilities. IN THE LAST minutes of the game, Sissi Davis shows her faith in the team. 98 Cheerleaders The girls behind the guys= -----n supporting squad Go Scrappers go, Do your best. Remember, you're fighting for NHS was a traditional cheer heard at every weekly pep rally during football season. But cheering at pep rallies was only one of the activities in which the cheerleaders were involved. Immediately after tryouts, March 30, 1983, they began selling ads for football programs. They had one week after the school year ended free from their duties; then they started making run-thru posters for hours every Tuesday. They finished five posters and put them in the gym only to see their hard work wasted when the gym flooded. The posters were ruined. Preparation for cheerleading camp included practice every day for two weeks. Tera Lea Futrell said, “Camp was hard work, but it helped us so much.” After camp the girls had to work overtime to make new run-thru posters. They started practicing two weeks before school resumed. One week they gave Kool-Aid and popsicles to the football players. Practices increased as football season neared. “Since there were six sophomores, there was a lot of learning to do, especially with the dances.” said sponsor Mrs. Nita Stuckey. Amy Beavert said. “I dreaded working with six new people, but most of them had been cheerleaders. The girls proved themselves because everything worked out fine. The first semester of school could be described as busy. Projects included making paper footballs with the players’ numbers for the boys’ lockers, sponsoring dress-up days like inside-out day and autograph 7 -shirt day, leading a downtown pep rally at Citizens National Bank, and hanging posters at school and downtown each week. The cheerleaders also served sixteen cakes one day to the student body. Pep rallies were something different because the students became more involved. Each organization was assigned a skit to present for the pep rallies during football season. The cheerleaders did well in parade contests along with their other activities. They won the Fair Parade contest, and they placed second in the Christmas Parade contest with their float entitled Christmas and Scrappers Light Up Our Lives.” Another one of their successes was the football banquet. They were responsible for all the arrangements including the program, the speaker, and the decorations. Senior cheerleader Kristie Hudson said of her four years as a cheerleader, “I have had my ups and downs. It was no easy task but I learned a lot, not only about cheering, but about responsibly. In January the girls began working on aerobics and gymnastics daily. They had one skill test each week. During basketball season, they cheered at all home games and tournament finals and semifinals, and at Fayetteville at Barnhill Arena. Rose Cox said, “It's really an honor to cheer and it's exciting to get to go to all the games. Their activities ended with the Spring Concert and finally, tryouts for the 1985 cheerleading squad to choose the girb who would be so busy the next vear. 11111 ‘I learned a lot, not only about cheering, but about responsibility.’ Kristie Hudson EXCITING SPIRIT FROM the juniors is one of Amy Besvert’s jobs. Organizations 99 In district tourney action at Hope, Vicky Chism (32) and Kim Lovelis (34) guard Fair-view. The Lady Cardinals stopped the Scrapperettes’ advance to the regional tournament. Running to 3rd base, Greg Conley tries for a Scrapper score. The baseball team ended their season with a 3rd place District finish. Sports behind the orange bars S ports certainly took place both inside and outside the orange bars. Inside the orange bars, the student body and he faculty were involved in pep rallies and morale-boosting of the teams. Involvement from outside came from parents of Scrappers and Scrapperettes, alumni and er fans. Community support was never lacking, even during those far-away state play-off games played in below-freezing temperatures. A variety of sports was offered to students, encouraging everyone to participate. For those not athletically inclined, there were still ways to take part: cheerleading, marching in the band, or yelling one’s lungs out from the stands. Others took part in personal individual sports. There always something for someone sportsminded. ED 100 Sport 4 Divider Page 101 A team come true TWO-A-DAYS-Scrapper talk meaning exercising twice a day. Beginning in mid-August, the football team practiced in the extreme heat in preparation for the difficult season ahead in AAA. It was the first year for the Scrappers in the higher division level. The grueling exercises were designed to transform anyone into a Scrapper. They consisted of six stations where players sprinted from one spot to another, spending six minutes at each station doing exercises. After working at the stations in the morning the players had an ice break. From there they went to defensive practice during which everyone went with a different coach to work on his defensive specialty. Players also worked on stances, positions, reading the other teams' movements, and determining the direction of the ball. During the evening practice they worked on offense and followed much the same routine. Many players recalled stations as mostly running hills, lifting weights, and crawling. Chip Kemp said that when he went to two-a-days, he was in the best shape. THE HARD WORK PAID OFF... In the opening game, Sept. 2, against the Lakeside Rams, the team routed their foe 20-0. C.W. Walker, who was picked as player of the week by the Arkansas Gazette, dominated much of the game by rushing for 169 yards. The team upheld its unblemished record against the Strong Bulldogs in the second game, Sept. 9. C.W. again dominated the game, gaining 100 of the 226-yard total made by the team. The final score was 34-0. (Cont. on page 105.) HEADED FOR THE locker room, the team takes a halltime break in their win over Hot Springs Lakeside. 102 Sports AWAITING HIS TURN to enter the game, Mike Morrow concentrates on his kicking. SNAP; THEN THE kick was routine for Scrapper Mike Morrow. Mike kicked for the Scrappers his three years in high school. He learned to like football games when his father let him watch them. And also, his father told him if he didn’t play football, he couldn't stay in the house. His main hero became Arkansas Razorback Steve Little. When in elementary school. Mike was in the punt, pass and kick competition for three years. He won one second place and two third place finishes. He kept practicing for his future high school football career. Mike enjoyed playing for the Scrappers throughout high school. Of the last season, he rated his kickoffs good, points after touchdown average and field goals poor. He said. “I could have done better. Still, he won All-District honors for his performance, and claimed to feeling “proud and stuck up. Mike received many offers to play from colleges such as Southern Arkansas University. Ouachita Baptist University. University of Arkansas at Monticello. and Washington University in St. Louis. He said he felt bad about leaving the Scrappers, but would remember his newspaper clipping; “A kicker is like toilet tissue-it just kinda sits there until you need it.” After the “shoe-string loss to Cabot in the State Play-offs, Mike was heard to swear off kicking forever. But overall, ending with a good season left pleasant memories. Football 103 WEARING THE PANTS he hat worn every Friday for the past 11 years. Coach Gary Segrest shouts instructions to his team. TONY LYONS WORE DIRTY SHOES. Dede Elder, along with umpteen other students, wore particular clothes every Friday. Coach Gary Segrest had worn the same pants every Friday for the past I I years. How did all of this tie together? It all had something to do with football superstitions. Just about everyone had some sort of superstitions about winning a football game. Apparently, if one wore a certain item of clothing on a Friday and the team lost, that item was cursed, never to be worn on Friday again lest another loss result. Many students had superstitions. Tom Coleman said. “If I didn’t buy a coke at halftime, we would lose. He went through the ritual regardless of the sub-freezing temperatures. Cheerleader Kerri Wesche said that the outcome of the game hung in the balance of their choice of cheerleading uniforms for the night. She said that if they wore their dark summer uniforms, the game would favor the Scrappers. If they bundled up in their warm light-colored winter uniforms, the opponent would win. David Bretz never knew what time it was on game night. That was because “it’s bad luck to wear a watch to the game. Football manager Patrick Snodgrass had this observation: “I always made sure I was the next-to-the-last person out of the field house. Coach Segrest was always last. I always wore my St. Christopher medal and the same two pair of socks, said tight end Kuper Kruel. Some band auxiliary members had superstitions as well. Susan Wildbur, the flag corps captain, said. “We listened to ‘Ice Castles’ before every game or we would lose the game or |the band| would mess up. Carol Ann Clark took a little orange and black cheerleader doll to the games. TTe two times she forgot it, the opposing teams won. Whether or not these rituals had any effect on the outcome of the games, they all helped boost the “Scrapper spirit in students and players alike. And if a person were told that his superstition was foolish, the reaction was varied. He would either laugh and say, “That’s right, or shrug off the suggestion as nonsense. 104 Sports Team come true (Coni, from page 102) Ihe next game resulted in the first setback of the season, a 26 7 loss to conference opponent Camden. There were two costly interceptions inside the Panther 10-yard line. One of those interceptions was run back 97 yards for a Camden touchdown. “After that game, said Tony Lyons, “we really felt bad. On the first I I downs, the team produced 206 yards. C.W. rushed 79 of that on I 5 carries, but Eundra Boles was the only Scrapper to cross the goal line. Game four. Sept. 23, was the first time the team was picked to be the underdog. Their opponents, the Arkadelphia Badgers, were ranked number one in AAA and number five in state; but the team was undaunted by those impressive ratings. In fact. OUTRUNNING THE CARDINALS. C.W. Walker (30) score against Camden Fairview. several players said that this game was one of their favorites. Scotty Floyd, however, said. “That game was a fluke. On the first Arkadelphia possession. Kim Mitchell fumbled at the Badger 28 yardline. With 6:1 5 left in the first quarter, C.W. ran the ball in for the first touchdown of the game. After receiving the kickoff, the Badgers marched to the Scrapper 48 where they again fumbled. I aking advantage of the opportunity. the team ran the ball in again, making the score 14-0. But the Badgers answered back, showing why they were ranked number one. when Reginald Brimm scored and cut the lead to seven. The opening of the third quarter looked much like the first as Kim Mitchell again fumbled, leaving room for another Scrapper touchdown. With 7:35 remaining in the third quarter. Adrian Williams punched in his second touchdown of the night on one-yard run. Arkadelphia. not to be held down, passed 80 yards to Melvin McCloud with 3:17 left in the third quarter to narrow the Scrapper lead to 21 14. Adrian retaliated with a pass to Earmon Anderson, increasing the margin to 28-14. The Badgers looked as though they could come back as they threw a 52-yard pass which lead to six more points. A missed conversion left the score 28-20. They had one more chance to score, but the team held on downs at the 40 with 45 seconds left in the game. In all. the team rolled up 357 yards in total offense. 187 of that in the air. The leading rusher for the game was C.W.. who carried the ball 20 times for 91 yards and one touchdown. Earmon had 105 yards in receptions, while Adrian ran for two scores and passed for another. The whole thing was summed up by Coach Gary Segrest: “It was one of biggest upsets in history, but we were known for do-(Cont. on page 107) AFTER BLOCKING A PUNT in the Hope game. Randy Jefferson receives a hug and congratulations from Coach Bill Thigpen. THE ARKADELPHIA BADGERS try to keep C.W. Walker (30) from making another touchdown in the season's first big upset. Football 105 WHAT DID THE seniors’ parents think of their sons' past years as Scrappers? None of them had any regrets about letting their sons play, although Todd Hallmark's mother expressed happiness in saying, “I'm just glad it’s over with. Now I won’t have to worry about him getting hurt. Most parents felt that playing football had taught their sons lessons that would help in the future. Mr. Carroll Smithson, Richard's father, said that participating in sports had taught his son “discipline and how to get along with others. Of Mike Morrow, his father Tom said, “I feel he’s learned more here than he would anywhere else...mainly because of the coaching staff who have instilled a sense of pride and tradition that will be with him for a lifetime. It will help him to fulfill his goal of becoming a coach. He’s always been a competitor.” Even the parents learned something. Mrs. Morrow said, “I've learned how to enjoy all my boys...watching them compete and work with their teammates.” Mrs. Hallmark said that because of football, the Scrapper parents were brought closer together. “You care more about each individual. You get to wanting to win. Mr. Bemie Kreul said that Kuper teamed a few things that may help later in life. He said that participating in sports teaches one about “team effort...everything doesn't go your way in life...it's fun to win...hurts to lose. Several parents also said that their boys had learned discipline and how to work as a unit. The reasons for letting the boys play were as numerous as the victories racked up during the seniors’ years of football (a record of 34-1 I-I). Mr. John Lyons said that because Tony wanted to be a Scrapper, he let him play. He also said that Tony learned how to get along with people, good health habits, and how to attract girls. Mr. Hallmark said. “I'd rather have my boy play football than be a cheerleader. He added that playing football would help Todd be more successful later in life by teaching him leadership and teamwork. Mr. Smithson let Richard play because “he wanted to, and 1 played for five years. He enjoyed it.” Tom Morrow said that he had always let his kids have a certain amount of freedom because they won't know how to handle pressure unless they experience it. “I think the team effort taught him how to work with others...how to work together. It makes you feel very good to have a son that plays football. It’s a good experience. The parents had memories of past seasons also. Mr. Hallmark recalled the time during the Arkadelphia game when Todd knocked down the opposing ball carrier, recovered the ball, and ran it in for the score. Mrs. Hallmark remembered the times her son got the wind knocked out of him. “I think the big thing was the record-setting field goal and the touchdown after the trick play [against Magnolia|. The disappointing thing was the shoestring at Cabot,” said Mr. Morrow. All in all, the season was one of lively memories for both the players and parents. Both groups experienced the thrill of victory over Arkadelphia. Magnolia, White Hall and Fairview. to name a few; the agony of defeat at Camden and Cabot. 106 Sports Team come true (Cont. from p. 105) ing that. We played good heads-up football. Even though the team moved up a division, they continued a tradition and played Prescott, an old AA rival, the next week. While the Curly-Wolves were left scoreless, the team made one touchdown, an extra point and a field goal, taking the game 10-0. Magnolia, ranked number three in AAA and undefeated at that time, came to town for the second conference game of the season, Oct. 14. At first it looked as though C.W. would not be able to play because of a bruised spine suffered at the Prescott game, but by the end of the fourth quarter, he had rolled up 103 yards and one touchdown. The team did what was said to be impossible — they beat Magnolia and became the 7-AAA conference leaders with just three weeks left in the regular season. The first time the offense had possession, the Panther defense held for four downs. The offense lined up in punt formation and pull- THE TEAM celebrates its win in the locker room after beating Hope and claiming the district title. TAKING A BREAK from the game, Todd Hallmark and Scotty Floyd gather their wiu as they observe their teammates defeat Magnolia. SENIOR TEAM CAPTAINS walk onto the Held for the coin toss before the playoff game with Dumas. It was their last home game. ed off a fake that fooled everyone. Through that maneuver. Eundra Boles took the ball 40 yards closer to the goal line. Again the Magnolia defense held, but Coach Segrest pulled another surprise. Mike Morrow, who had set up for a field goal, suddenly headed for the sideline. He had the wrong tee, or so it seemed. As Adrian received the snap. Morrow turned upfield. caught the pass and made six points, the only touchdown of the kicker’s career. Magnolia managed to score in the final two seconds of the game on a pass and a lateral. Junior Billy Dawson said of the game. ‘If we could beat them, we had a chance at district. They were in our way.” Chalking up a third consecutive victory the following week, the team rolled past the Camden Fairview Cardinals 21-3. The only score for the Cardinals came from Jim Bob Branch, the state's leading scorer, when he kicked a 37-yard field goal. Adrian, C.W. and Earmon scored for the Scrappers. “I thought we were flat the first half, said Coach Segrest. “We were penalized 70 yards but came back in the second half to play good football. At Homecoming Oct. 28, the team spotted the Ashdown Panthers 12 points before winning 32-12 in the fifth conference contest. The situation looked bleak as the Panthers made both of their touchdowns before the end of the first quarter, but after that the Scrappers pulled out all of the stops. The offense made 242 yards, with C.W. rushing for I I 5 of that total and scoring two touchdowns. Mike added two field goals, including a school record effort of 49 yards. Spencer Whitmore intercepted a pass and ran it in for a score to help keep the Scrappers in first place as the conference race began to draw to a close. Only one foe remained, the Hope Bobcats on Nov. 4. When the game was over, the Scrappers had defeated Hope in the Bob-(Cont. on page 108) Sports 107 Team come true (Cont. from page 107) cats’ own den for the first time since 1968 and claimed their first AAA conference championship. Neither team really pressed the goal until the third quarter; but with about six minutes left in that period, senior defensive end Randy Jefferson blocked a Bobcat punt inside the 1 5-yardline. Two plays later Adrian scored on a power play around the right end for the game’s only touchdown. The extra point put the margin at 7-0, which turned out to be the final score. The team advanced to the quarter-finals of the state playoffs the following week with a 14 1 I win over the Dumas Bobcats at Scrapper Stadium. The offensive unit ground out 226 yards for the night, led by C.W. with 73. Adrian and Earmon were the scorers for the night. In the second playoff game, the White Hall Bulldogs fell to the Scrappers 21 -0 at Pine Bluff. The first half saw both teams march up and down the field, but only the team scored. The touchdown came on a fake field goal. On third and four, the field goal unit came onto the field. C.W. took the snap from holder Billy Dawson and ran it in for a touchdown. C.W. put 12 more points on the board in the second half, joined by Vincent Marshall with six and Mike’s three PAT’s. Cabot was the next opponent in a game played the Friday after Thanksgiving. Just as Nashville had moved from AA to AAA, the Panthers had come down from AAAA. They brought the team’s “Cinderella story ” of the season to an end by handing them a 14-13 loss. Once again, Nashville had been eliminated from the playoffs in the semifinals. Members of the defense held Cabot to just two scores while picking up a touchdown of their own. Defensive back Richard Smithson seized a Panther fumble and ran it 37 yards for a score. The deciding point of the game, however, came after Richard’s touchdown and gave the Panthers their “shoe-string victory.” Mike’s shoestring was broken during the celebration of the touchdown. Relief kicker Billy Dawson was left to try the point after and missed. leaving the score 14-13 in favor of Cabot. In the locker room after the Cabot loss. Scotty told the players, “Fellas, don’t think of what we didn’t do. Just think of what we did do.” Coach Segrest said that statement summed his attitude and that of the team. The team picked to finish last in the conference ended the season with a 10-2 record. Of course there were bad feelings alter the Cabot game. For many of the players, it was the last time they were to step onto the field in high school competition. Kuper Kreul said ♦hat taking off his equipment was hard. After the game, Billy said that he was “heartbroken. Everyone was looking for state champions, but it just wasn t to be. He then said that he looked forward to “the next Scrapper season.” II111 AFTER RUNNING BACK a Panther fumble for a touchdown. Richard Smithson trots off the Cabot field. Scoreboard 20 Lakeside 0 34 Strong 0 7 Camden 26 28 Arkadelphia 20 10 Prescott 0 18 Magnolia 8 21 •Fairview 3 32 Ashdown 12 7 •Hope 0 14 • Dumas 11 21 ••White Hall 0 13 ••Cabot Overall 10-2 Conference 5-1 Conference game State playoff game 14 THE SCRAPPERS - (front) Chris Hockaday. Glen Lovewell, Jeff Collins, David Harris, Deano Norsworthy, Joe T. Morrison, John Webb, Robert Goodson, Steven Rhodes, Frank Duson, Cleo Scoggins, Thomas Robinson and Jim Yarrow; (second row) Patrick Snodgrass, David Martin, Billy Dawson, Mike Erby, Kevin Robinson, Spencer Whitmore, Eric Wynn, Michael Benson, Carl Preston, Chester Newton, Tony Mitchum. Chip Kemp. Stephen Jamison and David Smith; (third row) Richard Smithson, Tim Freel, Tony Lyons, Todd Hallmark, Steve NaGon, Scotty Floyd, Mark White, Roy Stockton, Randy Bradford, Davin Plaster, Eric Webb, Bill Wakefield, Eundra Boles, Coach Bill Thigpen; (fourth row) Earmon Anderson. Jimmy Archer, Vincent Marshall, Kuper Kreul, Adrian Williams, Randy Jefferson. Dione Pryor, Robert Tucker, Larry Williamson. C.W. Walker. Mike Morrow, coaches Tom DeBlack, Gary Segrest, Billy Keaster. Don Derfler and Gene Simmons. (Nashville News photo) COACH GARY SEGREST points out mistakes made by the Scrappers on a play at White Hall. 108 Sports MEMBERS OF THE unsung B-team had differing feelings about their season, but most described it as something that would get them ready for the future. Eric Webb thought the team performed well, noting that “if we’d won just one more game, we would have broken the record for the most wins made by a B-team.’’ Several players noted that they had learned some lessons on the team. Chip Kemp said, “Playing on the B-team was good field experience. It got us ready for next year.” The favorite game of the season was Prescott, some players said. David Harris said the reason was because “they thought they were too good for us, and we beat the socks off them.” The least favorite game was against Murfreesboro, for the opposite reason. John Webb’s only comment was, “I’m just glad we didn’t play Hope.’’ The most memorable game for Jim Yarrow, Stephen Rhodes and Glen Lovewell was DeQueen. “We were going across this narrow bridge in the bus and met this diesel,’’ said Jim. “Yeah, and when we met, we lost both mirrors and a few windows,’’ Glen added. Stephen said it was odd to play with glass in his clothes. DeQueen was memorable for almost everyone except Spencer Whitmore, who slept through the whole thing. Eric described the season by saying, “It was good experience and gave us an idea of what it’s going to be like next year. We were a good team.’’ FOLLOWING THE BROKEN shoestring, substitute kicker Billy Dawson attempts what could have been a tying point at the Cabot game. GETTING READY TO take on the Dumas Bobcats, the Scrappers begin playoff action. Football 109 An uphill climb THE SCRAPPERS MOVED into AAA and had a new basketball coach. Coach Donnie Derfler moved up to senior high from junior high. Coach Derfler said, “We knew we were in for a hard time.” The season began late because the football team advanced into the State Play-offs. The Scrappers began their season with four defeats. The first loss came from the Saratoga Bulldogs. 50-45. Next was a loss to the Blevins Hornets, 70-65. Then the Scrappers lost 57-51 to the Lockesburg Blue Darters. The fourth defeat was a 66-47 conference loss to Camden. The game was played during the Southern Arkansas University Tournament. Next the Scrappers came up on top with a win: They beat Mineral Springs 53-49. Finally the Scrappers played at home with the Hope Bobcats. The Scrappers lost 65-27. Jimmy Archer was the leading scorer with eight points. The Scrappers played against the tough team from Arkadelphia, the Badgers. The Badgers came out on top, 57-41. Earmon Anderson was the leading scorer for the Scrappers. After having played a few games in the AAA conference, Earmon said he liked the competition. During an overtime game the Scrappers were beaten by the Saratoga Bulldogs 46-45. Carl Preston led the Scrappers with I I points. (Cont. on page 112) 110 Sports MOVING INTO AAA competition had athletic director and head football coach Gary Segrest concerned throughout the summer. In practice he continually told visitors he was worried about the new competition. However, the boys’ basketball team bore the brunt of the move to AAA. The squad seemed to have have a great deal of difficulty adjusting to the new competition and classification. I think it was more complicated. said Carl Preston. The move was ordered by the Arkansas Activities Association because the school's enrollment slightly exceeded the requirements for AA schools based on 1983 totals. Enrollment was below AAA level when school started, but the move had already been made and could not be reversed for two years. Robin Jordan said she didn't like AAA because our school is small, and the athletic department isn't equipped for it. But we played tough teams and won; we felt good. It wasn’t worth it, Roger Chambers said, because it |the school) wasn’t big enough.” Although some students didn't like the move, others did. Shema Davis said. “It gave us more drive and improved school spirit. But we are one of the smallest schools in AAA. Robin said, “Although we were up against more competitive teams. I thought we did our very best. AS THE BALL tails through the air, the Scrappers prepare to prevent an Arkadelphia reception. Boys' basketball 111 “I’M A FANATIC; I enjoy every moment,'' Superintendent Carl Barger said of Scrapper basketball. Mrs. JoJo Reed said. “The boys' game I can get into more than the girls’.” Fans had all kinds of reasons for following the basketball games. Eric Webb said, “I like the excitement of the people close to the courts and hear the noise inside. Some went to the basketball games because they didn’t like football. Mrs. Dana Newburg said about basketball, “I love it! It’s my sport. I played when 1 was in high school and I understand it better than football.” Some fans were disappointed in the season, but all were impressed with the teams’ performances in a tougher conference. Mr. Barger said, “The teams did well. The boys had a new coach, and the tougher conference did affect us. Also, the Scrapperettes did a good job by Jan Segrest. Eric said going into AAA “hurt; they faced enough competition.” Mr. Howard Hunter was disappointed in the crowds at the games. Mr. Barger said, If there were more people like me. the gym would be full.” 112 Sport 45 65 51 47 53 42 26 45 41 27 41 34 45 43 49 42 38 40 44 43 30 38 Scoreboard Saratoga Blevina Lockesburg • Camden Minaral Springs ’Fairview Ashdown + - Saratoga Arkadelphia ‘Hope Saratoga ’Magnolia DeQueen Ashdown ’Ashdown ’Arkadelphia ’Camden ’Hope ’Camden Prescott ’Magnolia ’Arkadelphia Conf r«nc« game District Tournament + 8AU Tournament ♦ • Saratoga Tournament Season 2-20 Conference 0-12 50 70 57 66 49 57 46 46 57 65 39 51 BOYS’ BASKETBALL TEAM: (front) Todd 57 Young, Jimmy Archer, Larry Williams, Adrian 55 Williams, Spencer Whitmore, Eundra Boles. 71 John Webb, (second row) Coach Don Derfler. 71 Brent Pinkerton, Frank Duaon, Milton Jeffcr-45 son, Michael Benson. Randy Jefferson, Marlin 76 Masey, Darrell Jefferson and Carl Wright. Uphill climb in AAA (Cont. from page 110) After being beaten by the Bulldogs, the Scrappers traveled to Saratoga, this time to come out on top 41-39. The Scrappers suffered another loss to Arkadelphia 71-42. Carl was the leading scorer with 17 points. Next the Scrappers played against conference oppenent Camden. Carl said this was his most memorable game because, “I felt good, and when I feel good. I play good. Still, the Panthers left with a 46-38 win. The Scrappers traveled to Hope. Coach Derfler said the team was dreading playing the Bobcats. Hope would do things that would make you look bad.” They had good reason to dread: They suffered a big conference loss, 76-40. Michael Benson was the leading scorer for the Scrappers with 12 points. Then the Scrappers played Camden again. This time the team lost by only seven points. 53-44. Leading scorers were Michael and Jimmy. The last game of the season was against Arkadelphia in the District Tournament. The Scrappers suffered a disappointing defeat, ending the season with a 2-21 record. New player Brent Pinkerton said he felt the team had a successful year, and some individuals had a good year.” mil AFTER THE BALL has been passed. Adrian Williams tries to keep control of it. Boys’ basketball 113 Always expecting to win “WE WERE USED to winning.” Vicky Chism said. The Scrapperette seniors described their 13-14 season record as disappointing” after being an undefeated junior high team. The Scrapperettes hoped to do better, but Vicky said they were expecting a difficult first season in AAA. They began practicing long before they played their first game. Coach Jan Segrest said practicing “gives us an edge on the season. The kids have to be dedicated to go as many months as they do. Beginning the season, the Scrapperettes traveled to the Glenwood Jamboree and played their first game against Cutter Morning Star. The score was 23-19; Rhonda Spigner led the scoring with eight points. Next, the girls beat Fountain Lake 33-1 I, and Lisa Williams was the leading scorer with eight points. The Scrapperettes lost the last game of the Jamboree to Glenwood by a score of 67-55. Rhonda was again the leading scorer with 15 points. In the next game Kim Lovelis was the scoring leader as the girls beat the Mineral Springs Lady Hornets 52-30. A hard loss came from Prescott, whose Wolverettes narrowly defeated the girls 48-46. After losing a tough game, the Scrapperettes traveled to Saratoga for a 41 -29 victory. In their first AAA conference game, the Scrapperettes gave the highly ranked Hope Lady Bobcats some good competition, but the Bobcats edged past the Scrapperettes 42-38. Next, Rhonda led a 50-42 win against Ashdown with 23 points in the second con- ference game of the season. By this point the girls were becoming settled in AAA. Shema Davis said the new conference was definitely harder to play in. It was tough moving up, ’cause the girls were a lot better. During semester exam week, the girls were busy playing in the Saratoga Toumament and facing Arkadelphia and Hope for more conference action. After beating the Arkadelphia Badgers 40-37. the Scrapperettes rejoiced. Susan Sanders said, We had to travel further and the team was tough ; but mainly she remembered winning. (Cont. on page 117) CONCENTRATING INTENTLY. KIM Loveli. prepares to make a shot. Girls' basketball 115 GOING UP FOR a shot is Shema Davis. WHILE THE BALL is on the floor, Lisa Williams keeps the Lady Panther from getting it. ALTHOUGH THE GIRLS’ basketball team kept busy practicing and playing, the members also found time for a special club. All of the girls belonged to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, a group organized by Coach Jan Segrest. The club planned one special project each year. They also elected officers, including Rhonda Spigner, president; and Vicky Chism, secretary. According to Vicky Chism, Mrs. Segrest tried to instill a Christian spirit in the girls without preaching or being too pushy. Service to others was one of the goals of the fellowship. They helped pick up toys for Santa's workshop and had a Christmas parly for an elderly lady who lived alone. Activities such as these which involved “doing something for someone are what Susan Sanders said she enjoyed most about FCA. VISITING BETWEEN GAMES, FCA sponsor Jan Segrest (right) talks with Fairview coach Karen Shofner. a former Scrapperette and the sister of Todd and Tammy Young. “I REALLY DON'T have much spare time, Lesley Watson said. Lesley was the manager of the Scrapperette basketball team, and her spare time was very limited. During basketball season, Lesley stayed busy by running the clock during the games, keeping the score books, and teaching the new managers how to keep the charts. The best part of the season, she said was “going to the games and meeting different people and also seeing the teams do well. ” Lesley worked at Rita’s Flowerland from two to five after school and typed at Latimer’s Funeral Home from five to nine in the evening. In the spring she began working at Wal-Mart. Lesley enjoyed accounting and working in the office with Mrs. Kathi Ellis. She had mixed feelings about graduation. On one hand she was glad to get out, but on the other she missed being with everyone. Lesley was in Who’s Who since her sophomore year and was a junior maid in Homecoming. She was a Student Council representative and also a member of the National Honor Society. Lesley planned to go to Southern Arkansas University where she won an academic scholarship and major in business management. THE SHELTER SCHOLARSHIP it presented to Lesley Watson by local agent Greg Tate. 116 Sports AWAITING THE CHANCE to steal the ball, Lisa Williams and Vicky Chism keep an eye on Camden. Expecting to win (Cont. from page 114) Travel to Camden brought a loss from the Panthers. It was a tough game, but the Panthers came out on top with a 63-55 win. Another on-thc-road game didn’t bring much success for the Scrapperettes. They suffered a 72-48 loss at the hands of Hope. Regular season play ended for the Scrapperettes with a 62-44 loss to Fairview. But during District Tournament play, the team defeated Camden 43-36. For many of the girls, beating the top-seeded team was the most memorable event of the season. Shema said, I think the biggest game was when we played in the District Tournament against Camden. They were supposed to have been the favorites, but we showed our Scrap-perette stuff by beating them!” The Scrapperettes were finally knocked out of the tournament by Fairview. After making a comeback, the girls lost to the Lady Cardinals in the semifinals. Rhonda remembered this as one of the most difficult losses of the season. “Everyone was cheering when we were coming back. I especially remember my sister hollering at me.” Coach Segrest said the girls were “given out from exhaustion. After coming back, they just didn't have the stamina to carry through. Despite what Rhonda called a “definite disappointment, the Scrapperettes came out third in the conference. “We did better than what people thought. Coach Segrest described her team as “highly competitive. They averaged 47 points a game over the entire season, while their opponents averaged 46. She thought they would have had a better record in AA competition, but called the effort and team spirit “excellent. We had excellent leaders, and they practiced as hard as they played.” Vicky said, “We still enjoyed each other. It was fun.” And she remembered having “a blast when the team traveled to Fayetteville to play in Barnhill Arena. Despite losing her starters. Coach Segrest was optimistic about the next season. “We had a good bench with several experienced players like Shema Davis. Susan Sanders and Geneen Souder. A disappointing season? ft ll I Scoreboard 58 Glenwood 67 52 Mineral Springs 30 46 Prescott 48 41 Saratoga 29 47 Blevins 42 43 Lockesburg 46 37 Mineral Springs 28 44 ‘Camden Fairview 48 50 Ashdown 42 57 + Lincoln 45 40 Arkadalphia 37 47 ■ Saratoga 36 38 -Hope 42 33 + Blavina 37 45 Saratoga 35 52 + + Warren 44 57 + - Blevins 59 56 Berryville 40 38 Fairview 39 47 -Ashdown 54 63 -Arkadalphia 48 56 -Camden 63 48 -Hope 72 38 ’Camden 50 37 Prescott 50 43 ’Camden 36 44 Fairview 62 Confw «oc« gam District tournament 4 Saratoga Tournament ♦ Henderson Tournament 8oaaon13-14 Conference 3-7 GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM: (front) Lesley Watson, Lisa Williams, Vicky Chism. Kim Lovelis, Tammy Keaster. Rhonda Spiyner, (second row) La Donna Hendrix. Holly Gamey, Susan Sanders. Sherry Sharp, Minna Jantunen, Liz Jones, (back row) Denise Williams. Roxanne Collins, Sherry Pryor. Sandra Sasser. Shema Davis and Geneen Souder. (Nashville News photo) Girls' basketball 117 Running a step at a time IT WAS “A long and hard struggle, but moving up to AAA was just like climbing up a ladder — you take one step at a time. Everyone contributed, said Eundra Boles of the track season. The team began the season with close to 20 members, but by season ’s end the number had dwindled to nine. Kevin Robinson said, “It wasn't what I thought it should be.” Other members agreed that the team needed more participants. Carl Preston said the team’s biggest handicap was “a few people doing a lot of events.” The Scrappers competed in five major meets, including the Lake Hamilton, Leopard, Reddie, Scrapper and Curly-Wolf Relays, plus the District and State meets. They faced tougher competition, including some of the best tracksters in the state at the Lake Hamilton and Reddie Relays. Carl said he competed against a lot of different and better people. “There were a lot of real good athletes in AAA.” He felt, however, that the team should have done better. “I’m not satisfied with my performance. I could have done better.” Some of the boys admitted to being nervous at facing AAA competition, but Mike Morrow said after participating in the high jump at State that he would like to “go back and do it again.” Mike added that he “knew we would compete well. Spencer Whitmore said, “If we had had our minds right going to the meets, we would have done better. He and Joe T. Morrison enjoyed “watching other people run fast.” They especially admired the Camden team’s hats and glasses. Carl said the meets he liked least were those that the girls’ team didn't attend. It was boring with no one to cheer us on. For Charles Littlefield, track was a totally new experience. Charles ran the mile and 2-mile. It was his first athletic competition. Charles chose to run track because he planned to join the Marines after graduation and thought running would be a good way to get into shape. The track team participated in fewer meets because of a recommendation from the School Board. Most of the boys were glad to not miss as much school. Carl said, “All of us worry about missing class. There’s a lot of stuff at the end of the year, and it’s easy for your grades to fall.” Most of the boys thought more practices would have helped them. Michael Benson said he didn't work out on weights enough. Spencer said, “Nobody likes to run,” but Joe noted that “even when they didn’t want to run, some people did.” They praised Coach Gene Simmons’ efforts. Spencer said he was good to work with team members individually. It was Coach Simmons’ first year to coach the track team. He said he remembered most the “hard workers. A few people had to do a lot of events.” According to Coach Simmons, the team wasn’t very fast and depended mainly on the field events. Coach Gary Segrest said the field participants had a great year. They scored 69 points in the Scrapper Relays, the most by any Scrapper team, making the squad first runners-up in the meet. Some outstanding competitors in the field were Mike Morrow in the high jump and long jump; Earmon Anderson, Carl Preston, Michael Benson and Jimmy Archer in the shot put and the discus, and Spencer Whitmore in the pole vault. The best running events were the mile relay with team members C.W. Walker. Joe T. Morrison. Randy Jefferson and Eundra Boles, and the hurdles run by C.W. and Randy. Randy set a school record in the 330 hurdles with a time of 40.1 seconds. The Scrappers were represented at State by Mike and Earmon. C.W. attended the State Decathalon and placed in the top 15 out of 54 competitors. Jimmy Archer enjoyed his last track season. He felt that track was a more personal sport. “You see what you can do. Carl complained that that’s what people didn't understand about sports. “They expect you to do great all the time. But sometimes you feel good: sometimes you don't. But we always tried our best. rrm BOYS TRACK TEAM MEMBERS: (front row) Michael Benson. Eundra Boles, Joe Morrison. Charles Petty, Jimmy Archer, C.W. Walker, (second row) Earmon Anderson, Carl Preston, Spencer Whitmore, Darrell Jefferson, Kevin Robinson, Mike Morrow, and Thomas Booker. DURING THE SCRAPPER Relays, team IN THE FINALS of the Scrapper Relays, Ran-members take a break on the infield. (Nashville dy Jefferson clears a hurdle. News photo) 118 Sports STRAINING TO REACH the finish, C.W. Walker competes in the 100-yard dash. MAKING IT OFFICIAL, C.W. Walker signs a letter of intent with Southern Arkansas University. WHETHER TO WALK with his class at graduation or to compete in the Decathalon in Hot Springs was a hard decision for C.W. Walker, but after he made up his mind he had no regrets. He finished in the top fifteen out of about fifty competitors. “I wish I had come out better, but I’m proud of my performance,” he said. C.W. had always enjoyed sports. He began playing football in the eighth grade, and participated in track throughout his high school career. His favorite track event was the hurdles-“I don’t know why; I guess it’s something Coach Segrest did to me. His favorite sport was football, although it was tough to decide between it and track. “I like contact sports, was his reason for choosing football. Southern Arkansas University awarded C.W. a scholarship to play football. He said he’d like to run track, but he'd wait to see how his grades were. After college he’d like to be a coach. Besides participating in sports, C.W. spent some time tutoring first and second grades at the primary school. He worked as an aide for Mrs. Nita Stuckey at high school, and when she heard that some teachers at primary needed help managing the larger classes, she recommended C.W. Monday through Thursday C.W. spent about 45 minutes of his morning helping the students learn to read better. C.W. worked well with the children because most idolized him for his exploits on the football field. Hie one thing C.W. remembered most about his athletic career was Coach Segrest’s encouragement. He credited him with most of his success in sports. Boys’ track, 119 SHORTLY AFTER ARRIVING in Nathville, Katerina Kolisch discusses American life with Teresa Boozer. THERE’S QUITE A distance between Nashville, Arkansas, and Osterodc Harz, Germany, and many differences also. For exchange student Katerina Kolisch, there were a lot of adjustments to make. The hardest thing for Katerina to get used to was the language. Although she had had six years of schooling in English before coming to the United States, she had trouble talking with native Nashvillites at first. “I couldn’t understand the accent. And some people made fun of the way I talk, she said. But she quickly made friends and soon took a part in all the activities most teenagers in Nashville participated in. A new experience for Katerina was track. “I had never run track before. I wasn’t any good, but it was fun. Katerina competed in the high jump. 880 relay. 100 yard dash and the long jump. Track meets gave her an opportunity to meet a lot of new people. She saw two other exchange students from Denmark and Germany she had met on the plane to the U.S. One was competing for Ashdown and the other for Prescott. Katerina said she might run track when she went back to Germany-“Just for fun,” she added. She planned to came back to the U.S. when she finished school in Germany. She also said she would encourage anyone to be an exchange student. The most important thing she learned during her year in Nashville was to leam to accept different people,” and she advised other exchange students to “be patient. Some people will make fun of you and you'll think they don't like you, but they don’t really mean it. If she had it to do it all over again, would she? “Yes, Katerina said. I learned a lot about different lifestyles and I had a lot of fun. Now I don t want to go home! 1 20 Sport. STUDENTS WATCH THE Scrapper Relay, after being ditmiued from .chool for the afternoon. IN THE 880 run, Tracy Barnet trie, to improve her po.ition before reaching the fiaidh line. AWAITING THE RESULTS in the Scrapper Relay., Tracy Bame. join, other competitor, to hear the announcement. GIRLS’ TRACK TEAM: (front) Tracy Bame., Barbara Brewer and Tammy Kea.ter; (back) Tonya Thornton, Katerina Koluch and Geneen Souder. More than a challenge “TRACK IS NOT a fun sport,” said Coach Tom DeBlack. The Scrapperette track team faced many challenges. With only seven members and a move up to AAA competition, a lot of the girls had to compete in events they had no experience in. Some individuals showed good performances in the four major meets they attended, although with so few members, the team couldn't accumulate enough points to win, but four school records were set. Liz Jones said, We tried our best.” Barbara Brewer added, “We practiced hard, but it hurt us that there weren’t many girls. A lot of us did things we'd never done before, like I never threw the discus before.” Liz had never run relays before, but she was part of the school record-setting 440 relay team with Tracy Barnes, Denise Williamson and Geneen Souder. The mile relay team consisting of Tracy, Denise, Geneen and Tammy Keaster also set a record. Liz also became an individual record-holder in the discus event. For Geneen. moving up to AAA was more an asset than a liability. She said, Going against tougher competition made me try harder.” But she said it also made her “very nervous. Geneen held school records in the 400-meter run and 440-yard dash. She won the 400 at the Prescott Wolverette and Scrapper Relays and finished second in the District. She was the only girl to go to State, where she finished sixth. She said she was happy about her performance. “The girls were very supportive of me. I appreciated it a lot. Six of the seven girls scored points at the District meet in Arkadelphia. Some felt that better uniforms would have improved their performances. Liz said. “When people look sharp, they look faster. If we had better uniforms, we'd been faster. Barbara added. “At least we'd fit in with the competition. 11III Girls' track 121 Playing against the odds WHAT TWO SPORTS received the least amount of attention and playing time? Golf and tennis have traditionally been lesser publicized sports. Both teams suffered from small size and inexperience. However, these factors did not keep Scrapper and Scrapperette golfers and tennis players from competing. Returning starters Tammy Keaster, Patta Henderson and Susan Sanders led the girls' tennis team to a successful season. For the fourth consecutive year, the girls were undefeated in regular season play, despite moving up to AAA and tougher competition. Coach Gary Segrest agreed that tennis was “not much of a spectator sport,” but he was proud of both the boys' and girls’ “fine” performances. For Patta Henderson, the highlight of the year was winning District. She and her partner Tammy Keaster defeated the top-seeded doubles team in semi-final tournament action at Camden. This was a big accomplishment for them because, Patta explained, “All the teams we played had been playing together for six or seven years, and Tammy and I have TENNIS TEAM MEMBERS: front row) Sumo Sanders. Laura Reaves, Patta Henderson. Tammy Keaster, Minna Jatunen, Katrina Kolisch, Sherry Sharp, (second row) Deano Norsworthy, David Harris, Eric Webb. John Webb, and Pat Snodgrass. PAT SNODGRASS SWINGS at the ball. been together for only three.” Tammy said, We scream at each other when we mess up, but we play together good. Coach Segrest just put us together.” The doubles team traveled to Hot Springs for the State Match where they made it to the quarter-finals. Susan Sanders said she had fun during her season in singles competition. She said the girls had a “pretty good season, and “Tammy and Patta did real good. The boys were looking forward to the next year. Deano Norsworthy said, “We should have a lot of depth since our whole team is coming back.” In conference play, Deano and John Webb played one team in doubles competition, but they placed seventh out of the twelve teams in the AAA District. Pat Snodgrass played singles and doubles with Eric Webb. He had a 4-1 record in singles, and he and Eric had a I -3 record in doubles competition. Pat said he became interested in tennis because “there was no chance of me getting hurt. There was nobody to tackle me.” Deano enjoyed tennis as a way to help him BRENT CHALKER AND Joe Paul Tomeriin go to play the next green. keep in shape. “It’s a good social sport.-You get to meet people from other towns.” The golf team played four matches and sent three golfers to Camden for the District Match. Chris Hockaday said he thought they would have done better as a team if they had practiced more and been more serious. “But I enjoyed going to District. It was my first time to go. Meeting kids from different schools was an enjoyable aspect for Brett Cauley. He said there was a lot of tough competition. He planned on playing the next year if there was a team- With the seniors leaving, Chris and I may be the only ones interested. At each golf match the team played nine holes and totaled all the players’ scores. The team with the least number of points won. Coach Donnie Derfler said Brett had the best year and Brent Chalker improved the most. The Scrapper golf team did not win any matches, but Coach Derfler felt they did well against their competition. 1 ll 11 DURING A TENNIS match against Prescott, Susan Sanders practices her serve. 122 Sports IN A MATCH at the Naahville Country Club, Pal Snodgrass makes hia serve. DISPLAYING THEIR TROPHIES from district and state tennis competition, Tammy Keaster and Patta Henderson show the results of their efforts. (Nashville News photo) SIX YEARS OF Scrapperctte basketball, six years of track and three years of tennis add up to a lot of hard work and dedication for Tammy Keaster. Starting in junior high, Tammy participated in all sports available to girls. I always liked sports, Tammy said, and her parents encouraged her to be active. Because of her other extra-curricular activities such as French Club and FBLA, Tammy spent a lot of time practicing on her own. “This year since I was so busy, my parents kind of didn't want me to play, but they always told me to do what I wanted. They just didn't want it to interfere with my grades. Tammy’s favorite sport was basketball. She said it gave her a chance to get closer to the girls. Individually, she chose tennis as her favorite and felt that it was her best sport. Her father got her interested in tennis when she was in the eighth grade. A family background in sports was a big help — her father played football in high school and her younger sister Alicia “is trying to follow in my footsteps. She says she’ll be better than me.” Sports was a good way for Tammy to meet people. She made a lot of friends at basketball camps and track meets. She also enjoyed playing soft-ball and volleyball. Tammy said, “The coaches are the main part of winning and losing. She said the coaching staff was great, and “Mrs. (Jan) Segrest is just like one of us. Her plans included attending Ouachita Baptist University. She said she’d miss the sports — “I’m a little too short for basketball, and they don’t have [girls’] track. So Tammy won a scholarship to play tennis! Tennis and golf 123 •! IMot a bad first year WITH A 12-8 record and winding up third in the District, the Scrapper baseball team felt that they had not had a bad first year at all in AAA. Four players received All-Conference honors: David Hicks, Billy Dawson, Greg Conley and Kuper Kreul. The team enjoyed many successes in their first year in AAA. but unlike other sports, they played in regions, rather than in districts. They faced two A AAA teams they’d never played before. They began their season by splitting games with DeQueen in a double-header at Nashville's Wilson Park. The varsity team walked away with a 7-5 victory, but the junior varsity was defeated 2-0. Next the varsity defeated Horatio 1 I -0. In the first conference game of the season, the Scrappers played Hope. Billy had two hits, including a home run. to help beat the Bobcats 6-3. The team then traveled to Magnolia for a double-header. David was the winning pitcher. Both the varsity and junior varsity won, 9-1 and 4-2 respectively. Billy again had a home run. Ashdown put an end to the varsity’s winning streak with a 6-5 score in nine innings. Adrian Williams and Billy hit home runs, with Greg Conley having two hits for four times at bat. The junior varsity game ended Nashville 11. Ashdown 4. Next, El Dorado defeated Nashville in the only home game the Scrappers lost. Despite homers hit by Billy, David Hughes and Kuper. El Dorado edged the Scrappers 5-4. Varsity Scrappers next faced undefeated Arkansas High in what they considered the biggest game of the season. Arkansas High had a 10-0 record, but the Scrappers came out on top 5-4. Richard Smithson was the winning pitcher, and Adrian hit a three-run homer. However, the junior varsity lost 7-3. (Cont. on page 126) HOPING FOR A homer, Michael Benson swings hard. (Nashville News photo) COMING BACK FOR a big hit, Billy Dawson prepares to swing. 124 Sports ADRIAN WILLIAMS MAKES hit way to receive his award at the tpring tports banquet. (Bill Dawaon photo) “EVERYONE TAKES SPORTS so serious. said Adrian Williams, including himself. For Adrian, becoming a Scrapper began when he was in elementary school playing peewee football with Johnny Johnson. From then on, he was bit by the Scrapper bug,” playing in almost every sport from the eighth grade on. He began playing junior football and soon was a major contend-der in basketball and track as well. In high school he joined the Scrapper baseball team. Adrian had always enjoyed all sports. He thought maybe he got it from his father, who was “a good basketball player. Football was his favorite, however. “I feel football is my best sport. It’s more exciting, he said. Of the many football games he played, he liked to remember the game with Arkadelphia best because “it was the most exciting game. No one expected us to win. He added that even the coaches weren’t very optimistic before the game. “They told us to just go out and play the game and have fun. — And we had a lot of fun! The game with Fayetteville during his sophomore year was also memorable to Adrian. He helped the Scrappers pull off one of the biggest upsets of the year. “It was great just walking up the hill seeing all the fans and listening to the band.” “Cabot was the most heartbreaking game, he said. It was his third year to go to the state semi-finals, and he thought his last year would be “it. He regretted not ever having the opportunity to compete in the finals. “Even if I knew we were going to lose. I’d still rather have gone to the finals. Then I’d know I was at least part of one of the best two teams in the state. Although he always tried, Adrian admitted he could remember times when he wasn’t playing as he was capable, either from lack of motivation or just not being “up to it.” He said being the underdog helped motivate the team, as in the Arkadelphia game. He also remembered the things the coaches said and did to keep spirits high. “I’ll always remember what Coach Segrest told us before every game: ‘Buckle 'em up — The “Scrap is going to war. Adrian signed to play second defensive back for Southern Arkansas University. He said he'd miss playing all sports, but more he’d miss the people who supported him. If he had to do it all over again, he'd do it all the same — except maybe try even harder. Baseball 125 Not a (Cont. from page 124) Another big victory came over Hope, with David Hicks being the winning pitcher. Billy had two hits for a 17-3 score in the varsity game. Junior varsity players won 8-7. Nashville defeated Fairview in nine innings 3-2. Richard and David Hicks pitched. For a fourth consecutive victory, Nashville beat Magnolia 8-7. Billy hit his fifth homer of the season, and Kuper had two hits. Scrappers continued their winning streak with another big victory over Ashdown. The varsity team slaughtered their opponents 16-7. Greg was 2 for 3, and Billy was 4 for 4 with five RBI’s. The worst game of the season, according to Coach Johnny Wilson, was the second confrontation with EJ Dorado. The 12-8 loss bad year kept the Scrappers out of the State Tournament. Billy said, “We made a lot of errors and couldn't score.” They left 11 men on base in the first four innings. Ell Dorado also had four double plays against them. During a rainstorm in Magnolia, the Scrappers suffered another defeat from Fairview, 4-3. In the last game of the season, Arkansas High got their revenge with a 12-4 victory. Billy and Kuper both had homers, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Scrappers on top. Billy said, “We had a good year, but we fell apart at the end.” Michael Benson agreed, adding, “The team wasn’t quite ready for some of the games. At the end of the season, we made too many mistakes. As Coach Wilson put it. 4We couldn't quite get over the hump.’” At season's end, many players received honors for their participation. David Hicks was the leading pitcher, and co-Most Valuable Players were Greg and Billy. Greg signed a baseball scholarship with Texarkana Community College. Billy was picked the Outstanding Player of the season, and Coach Wilson praised him for his performance, which included a .674 batting average. Billy said, “Speaking for the team, we really appreciated the hard work and dedication of Coach Wilson.” Coach Wilson responded, “I’ve never seen anybody play like Billy in high school. He had an unbelievable year.” fni I AFTER HITTING A home run, Michael Benson rounds the bases. BASEBALL TEAM MEMBERS: (front row) Bobby Crawford, Dave Beavert, Mike g Larry Booker, David Hicks, Chris Mitchell, Radebaugh; (third row) David Hughes, Marlin 3 Richard Smithson, Joe Morrison; (second row) Masey, Adrian Williams, Billy Dawson, Greg 4 Eundra Boles, Spencer Whitmore, Lance Pope, Conley, Todd Young and Michael Benson. (Nashville News photo) Scoreboard DeQueen V DeQueen JV • Horatio Hope Magnolia V Magnolia JV Ashdown V Ashdown JV El Dorado Arkansas High V Arkansas High JV Hope V Hope JV Fairview Magnolia Ashdown V Ashdown JV El Dorado Fairview Arkansas High • Non-conterencs games 5 2 0 3 1 2 6 4 5 4 7 3 7 2 7 7 6 12 4 12 126 Sports AFTER PLAYING IN the outfield. Billy Dawson heads for the dugout. WAITING FOR THE ball, catcher Greg Con-ley holds his mitt high. SUMMERTIME SOFTBALL AND baseball offer many a chance to take part in sports outside of school-sponsored activities. ALTHOUGH BASEBALL WAS offered during school, there was also plenty of action outside the varsity and junior varsity teams. Two of the biggest out-of-school leagues were the American Legion and Babe Ruth. Lance Pope, who once played on an independent team, said. Nashville had a good baseball team this year. Babe Ruth player Todd Young said he enjoyed playing on another team; he was a member of the Futrell Marine squad. The American Legion team was “more than a baseball team; it was more professional.” according to Greg Conley. It helped a player learn more of the signals used in professional ball, Greg added. Playing on the out-of-school teams helps with baseball in high school and [with getting) scholarships,” Bobby Crawford said. Greg said the demanding summer schedule required by the teams “is fun, but it takes a lot of dedication. You have to like baseball to play in it; and the more you are around baseball, the better you are. ALL-STAR PLAYER De.no Noriworthy discusses the preceding play with Coach Jack Bennett during the Babe Ruth tournament held in July at Arkadelphia. Baseball 127 Awards to remember SCRAPPERS AND SCRAP-PERETTES were honored at several banquets. Community members and the coaching staff also recognized athletes for their achievements with many awards. At the annual Rotary Club football banquet in December. Randy Jefferson was named the Most Valuable Player. The award recognizes players’ accomplishments and potential. Steve Arnett from Southern Arkansas University was the guest speaker for the night. He discussed the main points of loyalty saying. “Being loyal to your teammates and coaches is important. It is pari of athleticssomething that will be with you always. Scotty Floyd. Earmon Anderson and Jimmy Archer provided entertainment by singing several songs accompanied by Holly Gamey. Next Coach Gary Segrest presented each coach a plaque and gave the cheerleaders roses. C.W. Walker was awarded a trophy for being the all-time leading rusher and Randy Jefferson was recognized as the top defensive tackle. Scotty Floyd and Adrian Williams were presented Scrapper Leadership awards. Coach Segrest then gave a review of the season, commenting that the Scrappers had a definite edge over their opponents. He also pointed out that this edge helped the defense give up fewer points and pass receptions and helped them become the top rushing team in Arkansas AAA. In the spring a cookout at the football stadium was held honoring the basketball and spring sports participants. The first awards were presented by Coach Jan Segrest to the Scrapperette basketball team. Rhonda Spigner was picked Most Valuable Player, and Tammy Keaster received the Scrapperette award. The boys' basketball team also received awards presented by Coach Donnie Derfler, including the leading scorer award to Michael Benson. Coach Gary Segrest next gave all the tennis players trophies. He noted that for a fourth year the girls' team was undefeated in regular season play. Coach Segrest commended the team saying, This is a major accomplish- ment. All-District players included Susan Sanders, Patta Henderson and Tammy Keaster. Coach Tom DeBlack reviewed the girls’ track season and named those who had set records: Geneen Souder, Liz Jones. Tracy Barnes, Tammy Keaster and Denise Williamson. The baseball team received trophies from Coach Johnny Wilson, who also mentioned the All-District honors won by David Hicks, Kuper Kreul, Billy Dawson and Greg Conley. Coach Gene Simmons, assisted by Coach Steve Castell from Henderson, reviewed the boys’ track season, and last, cheerleader sponsor Mrs. Nita Stuckey presented the cheerleaders with trophies, saying how much she appreciated them. From football to basketball to spring sports, all athletes were recognized for ther achievements as Scrappers and Scrapperettes. rrm JUNIOR BILLY DAWSON receive, hi. baseball trophy. (Bill Dawson photo) COACH STEVE ARNETT speaks about knowledge to the Scrappers. 128 Sports DURING THE SPRING sports banquet, the Scrapperettes present Mrs. Jan Segrest an award. (Bill Dawson photo) PERFORMING THE POPULAR song Truly C.W. Walker shows his talent at the football banquet. He was accompanied by Holly Gamey. SENIOR KUPER KRUEL U congratulated for a good aeaaon. (Bill Dawson photo) FOR ALMOST 25 yean, there was always a Kreul or a Spigner competing in some area of Scrapper sports. Kuper Kreul and Rhonda Spigner marked the end of a generation of family athletes. All six of Mr. and Mn. Bemie Kruel Sr.’s children played sports. Ber-nie Jr. played football in high school and won All-State honon in track. Daughter Charlene was an All-State basketball player. Ricky played football and basketball and was a member of the band. Kay was All-District and All-State in basketball and went on to play in college at Benedictine University in Oklahoma. Kuper played football and baseball in high school. Kuper said all his brothers and sisters wanted to play sports; there was never any pressure to participate. His father played football and basketball during his high school years, but his mother was more involved in beauty contests. Like the Kreuls, the Spigners had a strong family tradition in athletics. Rhonda was the third of the Spigner girls to be a member of the Scrap-perette basketball team. She said she never thought about not playing. Both her parents played basketball. Rosemary was the first of the Spigner girls to go out for the Scrapperette team. She didn't make it in the seventh grade, and the coach told her she was too small to play. She went home and practiced, practiced, practiced with her mother and came back to join the eighth grade team. She went on to become All-District her junior and senior years. Basketball wasn’t quite as important to Reba Sue. according to Rhonda, but she was both an All-District and All-State player. She played at Southern Arkansas University, where she received the prestigious AWISA award given to the top 10 players in the conference. Rhonda started out her career as a mascot for the Scrappers. During her ninth grade year, she helped the junior Scrapperettes to their first undefeated season in 20 years. She received several honors during her last year as a Scrapperette. She was chosen the All-Tournament player at Henderson State University, and Blevins picked her as an All-Opponent — one of five players they competed against all year. She also received All-District honors. Rhonda planned to go to the University of Arkansas and major in business. Unlike her sisters, she had no plans to play basketball at college — “I might eventually. You never can tell.” Kuper also planned to go to Fayetteville, but he wanted to continue his athletic career in the way of an education major to become a coach. GIRLS COACH JAN Segrest awards Rhonda Spigner a trophy for playing basketball. (Bill Dawson photo) Banquets; 129 Junior high CHEERLEADERS practice with Hornet girls. The cheerleaders traveled to Mineral Springs during the summer to work on their skills. Art students kevin Newell, Mike Martindale and James Paul McCrary put up a soccer player to celebrate the ’84 summer Olympics. Robison’s owner Mr. Tom Howard asked the art students to decorate the windows. Junior High beforethe orange bars 1 N ot quite behind yet, junior high was still very important to life behind the orange bars. This was a time and a place for preparing for what went on behind those bars. Before the orange bars was a time for growing, learning, and thinking about future life behind-on both sides of the bars. Students in junior high wondered what things awaited them in their next step to completing their “growing up,” high school. Some made plans for the classes they would take and organizations they would join. It was a time of anticipation, but with junior high on the same schedule and sharing some of the same classes, what went on behind the orange bars wasn’t too great a mystery. lUTI 130Junior High rhe prevailing influence of NJHS on its students is the spirit of the li’l Scrapper. This spirit was instilled in Primary and Elementary school-“before the Orange Bars.’’ Constant endurance, fighting to the bitter end. being ready to compete and striving for goals form the unique mascot’s characteristics. The story of the li'l Scrapper was originated by Mr. Danny Howard, principal. He first told the story as a coach to his athletes in hone. „( encouraging smaller players to always . , • best. 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So tng down saying. n icci v ” K t__r cbea tnc Go Vjack.. «° tenon ' Wpriva'eAow- FacV dem8 - t_« .tg io nci s j � Vsp W ai do you mean te ■ , sr t .oarhed we yyuaiw)uumt:auijuu , r Tmbed Ate mountain- ASus Fe Generai. “Vve got a my uo«P8 lw cUmb - a grea' Fatde.?+ +££ (o, na ge, tFat F’l Scrapped” � nd I tFete •Go bao' :k’- ling- V mAe� etting am ,d att sorts o( n««es minUles and TFe wounded soidie, anS ete's tw atout tFete ind. TFis went on (or 20 mim '« a, Go Fack’. t’s a trick- tben thete w8 va ev jackson deatFiy silem '- acVt tn Scrappers’. CZIQ l.Autn ma Dow 132 Junior high PREPAfiA “u Jent. rtltf °K FOR a footb.„ |ean, c nin-lhnj potter. PLAYING SOFTBALL AT lunch offers students a break in their routine. HOPING TO WIN the spirit bell. Diondrea Starr heads out to cheer with her 9th grade class at a pep rally. AFTER COLLECTING HER homework for the weekend. Laura Gammil skips down the empty hall saying, “Thank goodness it’s Fridayf Student life 133 ‘It didn’t even rain’ n the pep rally a week before Homecoming the more agile football players were given a chance to dress up like cheerleaders and show their skills building pyramids and leading cheers. Other players were escorted by the cheerleaders dressed as football players in a mock homecoming with reverse roles. At the end of the rally the real court was announced. The stage was set and now the spirit was high for the real thing. Queen Amy Woods and her court reigned at the pep rally the next Friday morning and at the Ashdown football game that evening. What an honor and we couldn't believe it didn’t rain.” commented Carlette Jefferson. I enjoyed being around the other girls. I was so happy for Amy. I loved shopping for my new outfit, added Tracy Robinson. Carla Turney said, Being escorted by Dar-rell Williams was the most exciting part for me. run HOMECOMING ROYALTY includes: 7th grade dau maid Tracy Robinson. 7th grade football maid Tammy Plaster. 8th grade class maid Kellie Mor-phew, 8th grade football maid Carlette Jefferson. 9th grade class maid Ann Martindale, 9th grade football maid Robyn Chism, maid of honor Carla Turney and queen Amy Woods. 134 Junior high HAVING BIZARRE FORM, some members of the football team show some new techniques in pyramid building. WHILE LOOKING ON the game. Queen Amy enjoy her memorable Thursday night away from her regular duty as a cheerleader. Student life 135 More than reactin’ and writin’ TALKING ABOUT THE Saturday afternoon fishing trip was more on Davy Young's mind than learning about the first voyage of the Pilgrims, but that was all changed after he received his punishment from history teacher Mrs. Connie Castleberry: 10 minutes in the stocks, one of the students' history projects. i eading, writing and rithmetic were not the only k courses offered to the students. All students of all grades were required to take English along with specific classes for different grades, but there were elective courses to vary the schedules. Seventh and eighth graders had a limited choice among study hall. P.E.. band and art. Ninth-grade students had a wider range with additional offerings of Home-Ec, Agri and Driver’s Ed. Not only reports and tests but projects and posters accounted for much fun and enrichment in academics. Mrs. Shirley Blakely’s mythology projects added to the study of the Diad. Eighth grade history classes built projects pertaining to their studies in Mrs. Connie Castleberry 's classes. The eighth grade science classes studied about nuclear science and did reports on topics like the atom bomb, radiation, and Albert Einstein. Seventh grade math classes explored the basics of geometry with problems about areas and volumes of various figures. Questions such as how can a black cow eat green grass and give white milk and yellow butter were discussed in Exploratory Agriculture. The class covered six different areas new to most students. The shop areas also opened new avenues for learning, providing opportunities for students to use their hands and think for themselves. Fourteen areas in shop including a chance to build a project were covered. Home-Ec was a course offered to students at high school. Students studied four main topics: housing, child development, foods and clothing. They had to make one garment during one nine weeks. Karen Scoggins said, It taught me about life and responsibility. By being in Home-Ec. I learned more about child development. In Driver’s Ed. students practiced driving skills supervised by Coach Willie Click. Art classes made stained glass windows, threw clay pots and painted in oil colors. Field trips were another way for students to widen their studies. The Civics class traveled to Little Rock to visit the Arkansas Territorial Restoration, Federal Reserve Bank and other points of interest. The advanced art classes made a trip to Shreveport to visit the Norton Art Gallery, but it was closed for the day. However, the classes did tour a nearby museum. Jeremy Busby said, Although the museum we had planned (to see] was closed, we still had a great time.' run PRESENTING HIS CASE before the jury, Mike Willard participates in his Civics class project. The Trial of Mike Beane.” 136 Junior high DURING HOME-EC Qass, Tereu Arnold a lesson in the use of make-up. WORKING AT THE Arts and Crafts Fair, Advanced Art students Jennifer Hill and Kevin Newell demonstrate pottery and oil painting skills. Academics 137 Hitting the road Field trips put the ninth graders “on the road again.” At the beginning of the year. Mrs. Linda Tate took the class to the diamond mine in Murfreesboro for a day of fun and excitement. Although no one found a diamond, everyone had fun shoveling and scratching in the dirt. After the Earth Science class had studied how fossil imprints were made in sedimentary rock, a discovery of dinosaur tracks in a limestone outcrop was made at Weyerhaeuser’s gypsum mine. The ninth grade classes seized the opportunity to see science in action. Many students actually cleaned sediment from the tracks. Because of the rainy week, cleaning them was not a clean job. as Mrs. Tate expressed. And mud... I was five inches taller when I boarded the bus.” Driving instructor Willie Click provided an opportunity for his top students to participate in a driving contest. Traveling to Arkadelphia, Vince Cook, Mike Willard, Alan Moses and Wallace (Scooter) King represented Nashville in the Arkansas Regional Driving Contest. All of the ninth graders did well, with Scooter King taking I Oth place out of approximately 30 drivers from around Southwest Arkansas. In March Mrs. Connie Castleberry took a bus load of civics students to Little Rock to see the Territorial Restoration and the Federal Reserve Bank. At the Territorial Restoration, the students saw many interesting things from Arkansas early history. At the Federal Reserve Bank the classes were given a tour through the vault where security methods were pointed out. They also saw a movie on the money system and how it affects the economy. The trip was sponsored by First National Bank, which paid for lunch at Casa Bonita. The out-of-class experience broadened the students' education and made school a little more interesting. rrm ON A TRIP to Little Rock, Mr . Connie Castleberry's civics class visits the Territorial Restoration. Ed Anderson Victoria Anderson Teresa Arnold Scott Baker Tim Barbre Holly Bell Mike Bennett Rhonda Sue Berg David Beston Tammy Bevil Steven Billings Charles Booher Michael Brewer Tanya Britton Lori Byers Keith Carroll Joel Cash Russell Cason Robyn Chism Debbie Conatser Vince Cook Ricky Copeland Carla Cornish Yolanda Coulter 138 Junior high Kim Cowling Jerry Davit Nicky Davit Dana Dickinton Francet Dildy Stacy Dowdy Melitta Eatley Felicia Edwardt Vance Evant Gary Ewing Tony Fatheree Lita Fendley Kenneth Fontaine Amy French Amanda Galet Laura Gammill Randy Ganout Tracy Gautney Rhonda Got Ellen Green Ken Gregory Marvin Gullion Nga Ha Barbara Haitlip Dinah Hallmark Cindy Hampton Randall Haney Ronald Haney Tammy Harrit Melanie Harrit Undra Hendrix Wendy Herring Shannon Hockaday Adam Hollbrook Sutan Hubbard David Hughes Kim Hughes Randy Jackson J.D. Jacoby Rodney Jacques John Jamison Monica Jefferson Ninth grade 139 THE NINTH GRADE outstanding student is Ann Martindale. Serious about studying y secret ballot the students chose a boy and a girl from each class as Outstanding Students. In the ninth grade Ann Martindale and Steven Myers received the honors. Honor Society. Homecoming, cheerleading and being president of the Student Council made Ann’s last year in junior high her most enjoyable. Ann was as serious about her studies as she was about her extracurricular activities. “When I had my tonsils removed I appreciated the teachers cooperating with me on make-up work, ” she said, remembering her stay in the hospital. It was no wonder Steven enjoyed horseback riding when not in school, having grown up on a 800-acre ranch. There was no lack of responsibility at home or school, though. Steven was president of the Honor Society, a member of the Drama and Ubrary Clubs and a concession stand worker. mu MOUNTED ON HIS horse Zero, Steven Myers goes for s ride at his farm. John R. Johnson Cindy Jones Ronda Joyce Dennis Kerr Wallace King Terry Larey Stacy Lipphardt Richard Lipps Michael McMorris Vicky Marcum Ann Martindale Mike Martindale James Mikulek Rebca Mitchel Charles Moore Ken Morphew Tim Morrow Alan Moses Terry Murphy Steven Myers Sylvia Myers Shawna Nall Nhu Nguyen Tiffany Oliver Annette Parsons Janet Peak Kim Peden Cerong Pham Jim Pinson Shawn Powell 140 Junior high Frank Quinonez DeAnne Ragar Tod Ray Diane Riley Jay Sanford Gremyko Scoggins Karen Scoggins Pam Scoggins Greg Sharp Lynn Sillivan Jeff Smith Diondrea Starr Shannon Stone Michael Sullivan Kenneth Taylor Carla Turney Charles Vaughn Pat Venable Mike Wakefield Billy Waldon Annette Walker Clair Wallace Debbie Walters Jeff Walton Pamela Webb Bryan Westbrook Mike Willard Darrell Williams Eadie Williams Eddie Williams Jennifer Williams Faron Wilson Jonnie Witherspoon Misty Woodruff Amy Woods Hayden Worthington David Young Ninth Grade 141 WHILE WALKING HOME from school with her present brother and sisters, Ken, Karen and Kathleen Gregory, exchange student Adrianna Coppola compares the small population of Nashville to her hometown Caracus, Venezuela’s population of 1,959,000. Cheryl Arnold David Arnold Kenneth Atkins Andy Ayres Bryan Billings James Billingsley Kelly Boles David Boozer Lance Bowden Latrenda Boyles Jeremy Busby Jeff Butler Bobby Chambers Chris Cobb Debra Collier Greg Collins Timbo Conatser Adriana Coppola Renea Cox Tim Cox Stacy Cranford Shawn Crawford Jennifer Dale Tonya Emison Mary Jo Erby Maelee Fellows Rodney Furr Christi Freel Tyra Funderburke Kevin Ganous 142 Junior high WITH PROUD MOTHER Mrs. Sue While and English teacher Mrs. Volene McKee, spelling bee winner Shelly White look over her next set of spelling words. (Nashville News photo) On their toes rom Mrs. Connie Castleberry’s history projects to Mrs. Betty Johnson’s science research papers, the eighth graders always kept on their toes. The advanced art classes were full of new and exciting projects. Students learned about such topics as stained glass, gesture drawing, and pen and ink techniques. They also brushed up on the skills learned the previous year. A new experience for eighth graders was having Adriana Coppola, an exchange student from Caracas, Venezuela, in their class. The students helped Adriana touch up on her “modern-day eighth grade English and helped her fit in. Now, as one student noted, “She’s just one of the __ gang! One member of the class. Shelly White, went to the state spelling bee in Little Rock April 7. She was chosen to represent Howard County after winning the district spelling bee in Nashville. Although she did not win the Little Rock contest, she did make it to the top 20 out of a total of 60 contestants. To the majority of the class, the eighth grade proved to be a pleasant experience. As one eighth grader said, “Eighth is the perfect grade. You know your way around, but you have another year to look forward to.’’ I 111 1 Amy Garney Angie Getts Dale Graham Ray Graham Wayne Green Karen Gregory Billy Hardin Sherri Hartness Kathryn Hartsell Brian Hatch Janet Hawthorne Jennifer Hill Lewis Hill Rodney Hill Karen Hilliard Tracy Hodges Melanie Hollaway Jimmy Hood Willie Hughes Amy Jackson John James Richard Jeanes Carlette Jefferson James Jones Angie Kildow Bobby Kildow Randy Lamb Chris La mm on DeAnn Lemons Scott Lovelis Eighth grade 143 Honor and Michael Jackson The eighth-grade girl chosen as Outstanding Student was Carlette Jefferson. During her free time Carlette enjoyed babysitting, participating in beauty pageants and playing softball. Carlette's favorite subject was English because it gave her a challenge. Carlette already had plans for the future. “I really want to be an actress; that sounds so exciting. but that’s quite a way off.” She was really filled with the “Scrapper spirit.” Besides being on the junior girls’ basketball team, one of her hobbies included collecting “Scrapper Sports” newsclips from the Nashville News for her scrapbook. After being asked to name one thing she liked about school she answered, The teachers at NJHS are really an inspiration to me; they always try to help you and seem to understand when you’re having trouble with your schoolwork.” Carlette also mentioned she LOVED Michael Jackson. For the second year in a row, Allen Williams was chosen as an Outstanding Student. Allen said, “Although it was great being chosen by my teachers last year, 1 really feel that being respected by my fellow classmates is more of an honor.” Learning about his country has always interested Allen: therefore American History was his favorite subject. The most appealing thing about junior high for him was art. There are so many things I like about junior high, but I really love the art program. I think it’s great we can leam such a variety of artwork this early in life.” When Allen was not working on the yearbook or at his job at Ramage Studio, he enjoyed hunting and playing football. HID Pat McAtee Dana McCann Janice McCoy James P. McCrary Glen McDade Nancy Markum Steve Martin Gilbert Mitchell Anthony Moore Derek Moore Lynn Moore Kelly Morphew Dawn Morris Ellen Morrison John Murphy Kevin Newell Thien Nguyen William Osborn Shelley Palmer Kathy Peak Kelli Porterfield Leah Reaves Joey Reed Tad Richard Charlie Riley Deborah Roesing Shannon Rosenbaum Mike Seavers Holly Smith Jerri Lynn Smith 144 Junior high SCRAPPERETTE PRIDE IS one quality that made students choose Carlette Jefferson as an Outstanding Student. WHILE DOING LAST minute campaigning, Allen Williams encourages students to support him in the Student Council election. Nicky Stanford Dwight Stewart Deede Sullivan Tonya Sumler Andrea Sweeden Stephanie Tanner Shelly Tate Shane Taylor Tina Tolleson Beth Tollett Don Thurman Michael Toliver Amy Tyler Joe Tyree Randy Upton Rene Wagoner Gayla Wakefield Chris Walton Jennifer Watson Stanley Westbrook Ken Whisenhunt Shelley White Wade White Terry Wilkerson David Wincher Allen Williams Gwenda Williams Evelyn Williamson Catrina Wynn Davy Young Eighth grade) 145 WEARING A MOHAWK on the last day of school to win a bet proved to be a sacrifice for the rest of the summer for Rusty Barnes. New kids become veterans Seventh graders were the “new kids on the block.” For the first few days they wandered around not really knowing which class to go to next or where their next class was. Being in the new building and following new schedules weren’t the only difficulties the new junior high students faced. The cafeteria line posed new problems such as what to do with one’s tray when finished eating. Seventh graders often suffered practical jokes like having their locks turned backwards on their lockers. Favorable new experiences included going to the weekly pep rallies during football season. They competed with the other two grades to see who could cheer the loudest to win the spirit bell. Before the year was over, the “new” students were veterans and looking forward to becoming eighth graders. K iW Timmy Ackley Jody Anderson Carla Barger Darra Barnhill Kim Blakely Chad Blanchard Shannon Bowles Lisa Brown Terry Brown Kim Byers Jayna Carey Cherise Carver Sunny Chambers Leslie Chandler Bryan Clifton Brenda Collier Becky Conatser Pam Copeland Lori Coplin Roy Corbitt Sherry Cornwell Keith Couch Anna Coulter Tracy Cranford Kim Crawford Eddie Daniel Margo Davis Charlie Dawson J.D. Dickinson Shane Dove 146 Junior high Bobby Dowdy Beth Dulaney Steven Duson Tex anna Eaatum Kim Epton Sherry Erby Barry Evans Johnny Ewing Stacy Fatheree Lisa French Patty Fugitt Lakesha Gamble Lisa Garrett Carolyn Goodloe Marolyn Goodloe Candy Goodson Katy Graham Julie Graves Victoria Green Kathleen Gregory Tjuana Griddine Tabatha Harris Morris Heard Virgil Heliums Brooke Herndon Jamey Hile Darla Hilliard David Hilliard Stevonn Holbrook Jill Hunter Cathryn Isgitt Chad Jackson Charles Jefferson Mark Jefferson Charles Jewell L.C. Johnson Millie Jones Phillip Jones Sherwood Jones Pam Jordan Alicia Keaster Tim Kelley Seventh grade 147 ‘Active’ says it all ctive is an adjective that described the seventh grade Outstanding Students. Tammy Plaster said, “Junior high school is a much busier place than elementary. Cheerleading, working in the office, and library have really filled my schedule.” Competing in horse shows and beauty pageants were activities Tammy enjoyed outside class. Although accident prone, Sam Ragar still enjoyed participating in all sports. While he was riding a three-wheeler, it flipped and left him with injured knees. During softball intramurals a line drive in Sam’s direction glanced off a rock and caught him between the eyes. But three stitches and a few runs later, Sam’s Playboys headed for the finals. IIIII Chauna Kirkpatrick Nathan Lamb Charlotte Lawing Federick Lewis Arlander Logan Tiny Lambert Donna McLaughlin Michelle Mager Troace Marshall Kim Mikulek Steve Milligan Rosie Mobbs Jennifer Moore Merchelle Morrison Cheryl Morrow Rhonda Muldrew Rodney Nelson Raymond Newton Tony Newton Joanna Oliver Chris Parker Alan Parson Michael Pipkins Tammy Plaster 148 Junior high Grant Ponder Angela Premier Tony Pumilia Linh Hue Quach Fred Quinonez Virginia Quinonez Sam Ragar Ginny Ray Kim Reed Carrie Richard Cindy Robin� on Janice Robinson Tracy Robinson Kevin Rose Chris Roland Amy Shankles Franklin Sillavan Scott Simpson Shana Smith Steve Spigner Dust an Starr Deanna Stevens Carl Stewart Threesa Stockton Tonya Swift Matt Tallant Tammy Upton Rhonda Wakefield Carolyn Walker John Westfall Regina White Toni Whitley Angela Williams Paulette Williams Lisa Williamson O’Dell Willis Seventh grade 149 From cars to coaching The faculty accepted the challenge of educating over 400 active students. “I like helping young people leam.” said Mrs. Betty Johnson, “and helping them think for themselves. This view was shared by most of the faculty. Another thing they agreed on was the characteristics of an ideal student. He should be cooperative, give his best effort and have a positive attitude. Not only did teachers spend many hours preparing for class, grading papers and recording grades, they also enjoyed various hobbies. Growing flowers was a favorite, as evidenced in many classrooms. Others enjoyed fishing, camping, reading, working on cars, water and snow skiing and restoring antiques. “The highlight of my year was working with the students on the yearbook. I am proud of their finished product, commented Mrs. Malloy Freel. the newest addition to the faculty. Mrs. Volene McKee said. “I enjoy being in charge of the Honor Society installation. Also, “This year I was very proud of the SRA test results. They were extremely good. Mrs. Bertha Crumpton said, The highlight for me was being able to do my job well. rrm Edith Barnet Shirley Blakely Paula Branch Connie Castleberry Willie Click Bertha Crumpton Maye G. Davit Donnie Derfler Malloy Freel Judy Hockaday Hollit Hughes Betty Johnson Kay Johnson Billy Keaster Bobby Keaster Bill Lyons Ann McAdams Volene McKee Joe Martin Sharron Matey Jan Segrest Gene Simmons Linda Tate Bill Thigpen 150 Junior high MAINTENANCE STAFF: Ruthie Whitmore, Wayne Marshall. TEACHERS’ AIDES: Steve Patterson, Candy Radcliff, Lou Ann Blakely. CAFETERIA WORKERS: Martha Wallis. Charlie Harrison, Katheryn Thomas. Jody Sumler, Bonnie Brown. Supervisor Alicia Chesshir. Faculty 151 Organization and efficiency •o be a member of the Student Council one was required to run for one of the four positions of president, vice president, secretary or treasurer. Students campaigned toward the elections in the spring. The candidates circulated petitions and after getting the necessary 30 signatures, presented speeches to the student body on election day. The Student Council was responsible for activities to keep the spirits high and tried to conduct the student body in an organized and efficient manner. One such project was Homecoming. Sylvia Myers, secretary, gave the welcome and vice president Allen Williams followed with the invocation at the high school gym. Sylvia said. “I thought it was fun getting to speak to the whole school. Students competed against each other in the Student Council-sponsored talent show, another project. The judges chose “Deborah and the Lady Cabdrivers as the winners. Unlike the Student Council, members of the Honor Society did not run for positions in the club. Students had to meet several requirements to be considered for candidacy. They could not have made below a B grade in the last two semesters of their school attendance. After achieving this, the students’ names were presented to their past and present teachers for evaluation in four categories: character, leadership, scholarship and service. One of the biggest projects for the Honor Society was the sale of Valentine carnations. Members also visited area nursing homes to sing and talk with the residents. Ninth grade members were also in charge of the installation of the eighth grade candidates in April. Old and new members ended the year with a trip to Texarkana to go bowling. It II1 AFTER RECEIVING AN honorary membership award, Adrianna Coppola signs her name to the Honor Society registration book. DURING STUDENT COUNCIL elections. Virgil Heliums presents his speech for vice president to the student body. 52 Junior high SECOND YEAR HONOR Society members: Nhu Nguyen, Susan Hubbard, Ken Gregory, Lori Byers, Annette Parsons, Yolanda Coulter, Carl Cornish, Ann Martindale, Cindy Jones, Pat Venable, Vince Cook and Steven Myers. (Nashville News photo! STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS and representatives: Dinah Hallmark, treasurer; Carlette Jefferson; Lynn Coulter; Carla Turney; Sylvia Myers, secretary; Ann Martindale, president; Tracy Robinson; Jennifer Hill; (standing) Kevin Rose; Chris Roland; Kenny Atkins; Allen Williams, vice president. and Russell Cason. BECOMING SWAMPED BY the crowd. Honor Society member Lori Byers works busily to fill the demand for Valentine flowers. NEW HONOR SOCIETY members: (seated) Adrianna Coppola, Jennifer Dale, Christi Freel, Jennifer Hill, Shelly Tate. Shelley White, Kathy Peak. Carlette Jefferson, Dana McCann. Amy Woods, Shannon Rosenbaum. (2nd row) Debbie Conaster, Rene Wagoner, Karen Gregory, Andrea Sweeden, Felicia Edwards. Clair Wallace, Alan Moses, Rhonda Joyce, Laura Gammii, Stephanie Tannar, Leah Reaves, (3rd row) Greg Collins. David Boozer. Mike Willard. Shawn Powell, Mike Martindale, Scooter King, John Robert Johnson. Allen Williams, Kenneth Atkins and Them Nguyen. (Nashville News photo) Organization 153 DRAMA CLUB AND Library Club member receive their reward for their year of hard work as Mr . Crumpton treats them to dinner at the Pizza Hut. DURING THE ANNUAL Drama Club fashion show, Yolanda Coulter entertains the audience while the models change. WINNER OF THE Orange and Black Tea costume party, Jeff “the Devil made me do it Walton stands with Mrs. Crumpton. 154 Junior high Plays and pizza embers of the Drama and Library Clubs liked ,to think of themselves as the “clubs where the action was.” They were not content to provide services and promote speech skills. They were involved in many activities. In the fall, the Library Club sponsored the Orange and Black Tea honoring the ninth graders. The decor included a Halloween theme using the school colors orange and black. There were field trips, dramatic presentations and fashion reviews at Christmas, and later in the year the clubs enjoyed two pizza parties. Because of conflicts with a visit from the State Department in April, the Drama Club could not present its annual play. They kept busy with their other activities, however. urn DRAMA CLUB MEMBERS: (front row) Jeff Smith, Kenny Atkin , Ray Graham, Jay Sanford, Shawn Powell. Steven Myert, (2nd row) Lisa French, Kathryn Hartsell, Holly Smith, Chauna Kirkpatrick, Jim Pinson, (3rd row) Tammy Plaster, Carlette Jefferson, Yolanda Coulter, Nhu Nguyen, Cathryn Isgitt, Clair Wallace, Pat Venable, Shannon Stone, (4th row) Brenda Collier, Pam Jordan, Diondrea Starr, Rhonda Joyce, Rosie Mobbs, Angela Pressler, Cindy Robinson, Ginny Ray, Ken Mor-phew, Carla Cornish and Lisa Garrett. LIBRARY CLUB MEMBERS: (front row) Ray Graham, Cathryn isgitt, Carlette Jefferson, Brenda Collier, Rosie Mobbs. Kim Epton, Charlie Dawson, Jay Sanford. Kathryn Hartsell, (2nd row) Ginny Ray, Nhu Nguyen, Tammy Plaster, Jim Pinson. Rhonda Joyce. Shannon Stone. Yolanda Coulter. Kenny Atkins, Lisa French, (3rd row) Kenny Morphew, Russell Cason, Dwight Stewart, Steven Myers, Vince Cook, Shawn Powell, Carla Cornish, Angela Pressler, Cindy Jones, Diondrea Starr and sponsor Mrs. Bertha Crumpton. Organizations 155 Responsibilities and privileges If the building caught on fire, where would everyone go? What would they do if a tornado were sighted in the area? It was the responsibility of the fire marshals, sponsored by Mr. Bill Lyons, to oversee the monthly fire drills. They were also in charge of the tornado drills held twice a year. Each of the six fire marshals was assigned duty stations. They had to make sure everyone got out of the building during a fire drill in an orderly fashion with no pushing or shoving. The marshals attended the regional seminar held by State Fire Marshals at Hope High School. Along with numerous duties, office workers enjoyed privileges such as being able to move about school freely. Workers aided secretary Mrs. Emma Smith by answering the phone, taking messages, picking up daily absentee slips and running errands. They also copied material for the teachers and helped keep the office clean. Concession stand workers provided an invaluable service for most students. They operated the stand during lunch, offering an alternative to cafeteria meals. Students wanting to work went to Coach Johnny Wilson, who approved of their characters. Only the most dependable students were allowed to work. Future Farmers of America was an organiza tion for students interested in farming or related fields. Developing ideals, encouraging young people. judging, contests, livestock shows and friendly competition were among the projects and goals of the FFA. The main project for the club was a donkey basketball game. The profits were used to improve the agri department. Students interested in home-ec joined the FHA. Members served the senior citizens at the Hungry Owl for Thanksgiving. 111 Li FHA MEMBERS: (front row) Ngoc Nga Ha. Vicki Markum, Nhu Nguyen. Tammy Beville, Susan Hubbard, Carla Turney, Ann Martindale, (2nd row) Francis Dildy. Glenda Sue Castle, Vicki Anderson. Eadie Williams, Amy French, Kim Pedon, Diane Riley. Kim Cowling, Monica Jefferson. Felicia Edwards, Diondrea Starr, (3rd row) Holly Bell, Lisa Fendly. Debbie Conaster, Cindy Hampton, Jennifer Williams, Barbara Haislip, Robyn Chism, Rhonda Goss, Dana Dickinson, Pam Scoggins and Karen Scoggins. FFA MEMBERS: (seated) Cuong Pham. Shannon Hockaday, Dee Ragar, Ricky Copeland, David Ber-ton, Tony Fatherree, Dana Dickinson. Kim Hughes, Kim Pedon. Todd Ray, (2nd row) Michael Brewer, Michael McMorris, Stacy Dowdy, Randy Jackson, Greg Sharp, Charles Moore, Joel Cash, Johnny Wilkerron, Tracy Gautney, Undra Hendricks. Jeff Walton, (3rd row) Eulas Witherspoon, Vance Evans, J.D. Jacoby, Ronald Haney, Scooter King, Roland Booher, Randell Haney, Richard Lipps, Steven Billings, Lynn Sullivan, (4th row) Michael Sullivan, Tim Barbre, Jerry Davis, Jason King, Terry Larey, Faron Wilson, Ed Anderson. Jennifer Williams, Billy Waldon and Eddie Williams. FIRE MARSHALS: (front) Mr. Bill Lyons, sponsor: (second row) Gilbert Mitchell, Jay Sanford, (third row) David Boozer. Grant Ponder. David Young, (back) Kevin Rose. 156 Junior high STUDENTS SWARM THE concession stand at lunch to find a quick snack. CONCESSION STAND WORKERS: Kim Cowling. Susan Hubbard. Amy Woods, Jennifer Hill, Laura Gammil, (2nd row) Christi Freel, Ken Gregory, Steven Myers. Russell Cason and Jennifer Dale. OFFICE WORKERS: Tammy Plaster, Christi Freel, Amy Woods, David Wincher, Johnnie Witherspoon, Terry Larey, Laura Gammil, Mike Willard, Kim Mikulek, Carlette Jefferson. Kim Blakely. Jill Hunter. Shannon Stone, Gwenda Williams and Sylvia Myers. TAKING A MESSAGE. Karen Scoggins carries on her duties as an office worker. Organizations 157 BEFORE CHEERLEADER HOMECOMING begins, Christi “Carl Henry” Freel escorts Greg “Gwendolyn” Sharp to the entrance door. TAKING A BREAK, the cheerleaders grab a rest and a gulp of Gatorade while awaiting the start of the next quarter. 158 Junior high Building spirit Vhether they were selling spirit buttons or cheering their hearts out, the cheerleaders always seemed to find ways to keep the Nashville fans’ spirits alive. To most students, being a cheerleader appeared to be all fun, but the real work began during the summer when they learned all the cheers and pyramids and made all the run-through posters. The cheerleaders cheered at all football games and most basketball games. They also participated at the State Championship for Cheerleaders at Mills High School in Little Rock. “This was an enjoyable year,” said Mrs. Connie Castleberry, cheerleader sponsor. “I believe we were successful in most projects. The girls were willing to cooperate and adapt to most situations. It's great working with a group like that.” “The NJHS band this year was probably the means work best we’ve ever had,” said Mr. Thomas Allison, band director. The junior band attended all home games and several out-of-town games. They played and marched on the field during halftime. Band members were involved in several money-making projects during the year. They sold Christmas candles and chocolate candy to raise money for new uniforms. Extra funds were saved for trips. Some band students traveled to solo and ensemble contests at Arkadelphia. Members also competed for medals at the All-Region contest in Ashdown. Ninth grade band members were included in the high school band. They attended high school pep rallies and marched at senior football games. The band was an extra attraction at football games and peprallies. Along with the cheerleaders, the band encouraged school spirit. nm DURING THEIR 3RD period cheerleading dau. Jennifer Dale, Robyn Chism and Susan Hubbard are directed by Chriati Freel while working on a stunt. BAND MEMBERS: (front row) Stephanie Tanner, Beth Tollett, Malee Fellows, Karen Gregory, Dana McCann. Amy Gamey, (second row) Shannon Rosenbaum. Glenda Williams, Leah Reaves, Frederick Lewis, Pam Copeland, Cheryl Arnold. Kenny Atkins, Davy Young, (third row) Kim Crawford, Sunny Chambers. Kathryn Hartsell, Gin-ny Ray, David Boozer, David Arnold, Alan Parson. Stacy Cranford, Janice Robinson, Tina Tolleson, Angie Brooks. Kathy Peak, (fourth row) Shannon Bowles. Renee Wagoner, Lisa French, Merchelle Morrison, Amy Shankles, Sherry Cornwell, Chris Lammons, Stanley Westbrook. Arlander Logan. Fred Quinonez. J.D. Jacoby, Rusty Barnes, Debbie Conatser, (fifth row) Charlie Riley, Dustin Starr, Terry Wilkerson. Organizations 159 All the news Good and a (ew bad things made up the year for yearbook staffers. There were benefits for being a staff member. Photographers got into most sporting events free of charge, and yearbook work gave students an opportunity to learn about photo developing and printing. “I love photography, but my pictures don't always come out good. Whatever the enlarger’s set on, I leave it, because I don’t know how to set it,” laughed Jennifer Hill. She most enjoyed writing copy for the book. On the other hand, Kelli Porterfield enjoyed taking pictures most. Andy Ayres liked printing pictures and developing film. It was hard for the students to put together their part of the yearbook because they didn't have a class to work in. and a lot of the staff members didn’t have any experience doing the work. Jennifer said. “It is surely hard to do stuff when you have no idea what you're doing.” Most days the staff stayed after school and worked on copy and pictures. “The hardest thing about it is getting down to work.” Alan Moses said. that fits, prints Sponsor Mrs. Malloy Freel said, The most difficult thing is teaching junior high students how to focus a camera! Mike Martindale disliked writing copy. It's hard to find time to do the work without a regular class to do it in.” Mr. Hollis Hughes stressed the need for a class period for the staff to work on the yearbook. They need another English teacher with a journalism minor.” The Spy was the newspaper for the junior high school. The staff did a bit of spying and a bit of reporting on school functions and activities. The Spy staff was composed of student volunteers and the faculty adviser was Mrs. Edith Barnes. The first issue was at Homecoming featuring the Homecoming queen and her court. The Christmas issue had lots of requests for Santa from the students. The Valentine edition had some history about St. Valentine’s Day. As students kept busy with classes and extracurricular activities, the junior high Spy and yearbook staffs kept reporting. 1771; 160 Junior high TALKING OVER HE jr. high section of the yearbook, editor ’ dee Ayres helps Mike Martindale. adviser M s. Free! and Alan Moses write copy. SPY STAFF MEMBERS: Cheryl Arnold, Lisa French, Regina White, adviser Mrs. Edith Barnes, Carlette Jefferson, Diondrea Starr and Lewis Hill. Publications 161 Scoreboard 8 Horatio 6 0 Prescott 7 12 DeQueen 20 6 Lake Hamilton 28 12 Hope 22 0 Prescott 20 6 Ashdown 1-« Overall 28 SCRAPPERS: (front row) Jeff Smith, Randy Lamb, David Hughes, Tim Morrow, Ken Morphew, Billy Hardin, (2nd row) Joey Reed, Willie Hughes, Tim Cox, Greg Collins, Kenny Atkins, Russell Cason, Dwight Stewart, Nickie Stanford, (3rd row) Jan Sanford, Steve Martin, John Paul Jamison, Ken Fon-tain, Charles Moore, Hayden Worthington, Mike Wakefield, Kenneth Gregory, (4th row) Shawn Powell, Jeff Butler, William Osborn, Derek Moore, Richard Upps, Undr a Hendrix, Dale Graham, (5th row) Donald Hatch, Wayne Green, David Wine her, Michael Toliver, Michael Sullivan, Greg Sharp, Don Thurman, (back row) Darrell Williams, Ed Anderson, Jimmy Hood. Scott Baker, Terry Larey, Keith Carrol, Charles Anthony, Ronnie Chambers, Bryan Billings. Trying to do well he Lake Hamilton center snapped the ball, the punter received and kicked...into the hands of No. 32, Scrapper Ed Anderson. The result: a 90-yard touchdown! The crowd was on its feet, the coaches were beside themselves, the Scrappers were in the game. But suddenly a yellow flag fluttered to the field. Clipping was the infraction, and the play was called back. Mishaps such as these plagued the junior Scrappers throughout the year. “It was definitely a long year,” said Coach Gene Simmons. “But the kids worked hard, and they wanted to do well.' The team was inexperienced but Coach Simmons thought that with a lot of work they could be winners in high school. Although they had a I -6 record, they learned from their experience what time and practice could do for them. David Wincher said, “We were so full of pride, even when we lost we held our heads high.' Mill 162 Junior high DEFENDERS BRING DOWN the Scrapper ball carrier. TRYING TO MAKE an interception, John Paul Jamison (21) and Greg Sharp (18) surround the receiver. Football 163 Spirited teams crapper spirit never dies, and the basketball team certainly proved that. Darrell Williams recalled. “We got off to a slow start but began to get things together toward the end of the season.” “This year's team was very young and inexperienced, Coach Bill Thigpen said. “1 was very pleased with the effort given by the players.” The highlight was a win over a strong Saratoga team in the last game of the season. “I’m looking forward to next year with many eighth graders reluming, Coach Thigpen said. “If they work hard they have the potential to be a good team. FELICIA EDWARDS AND Barbara Haislip were selected the the Ail-District team. Although the boys had a rough introduction to AAA basketball, the girls enjoyed a successful season in their first year in the new classification. A win over a previously unbeaten Saratoga team gave the girls some momentum going into the District Tournament. “We tried hard and gave it our best, said Monica Jefferson, referring to the win over Saratoga. The Scrapperettes also won the Lockesburg Junior High Invitational Tournament. In the semi-finals of the District Tournament, last-minute shots from eighth grader Deborah Collier helped the girls defeat Arkadelphia. The Scrapperettes fell short to Fairview in the district finals at Hope. Hill JUMPING HIGH ABOVE her defenders, Berbers Hsislip shoots for two poults. WITH A FAST steel, Eedie Williams races down the court to score two points. TEAM MEMBERS: (front row) John Paul Jamison, Derek Moore, Don Thurman, Tun Cox, Undra Hendrix, J.D. Jacoby, James Paul McCrary, Greg Collins, (second row) Scott Lovelis. Russel] Cason, Steve Martin. Kenny Atkins, Charles Moore, Nicky Stanford, Coach Bill Thigpen, (third row) Rodney Hill, Dwight Stewart, Jeff Smith. Willie Hughes, Charles Vaughn, Anthony Moore, Darrell Williams and Nicky Davis. Scoreboard 10 Prescott 27 21 Ashdown 26 13 Blevins 23 10 Mineral Springs 37 22 Mineral Springs 29 17 Mineral Springs 34 16 Arkadelphia 33 32 Hope 42 36 Umpire 32 34 DeQueen 42 28 Saratoga 40 IS Prescott 30 25 DeQueen 32 30 Ashdown 28 27 Saratoga Swam 3 12 25 164 Junior high SCRAPPERETTE TEAM MEMBERS: (front row) Pam Webb, Dawn Morris, Karen Hilliard, Carla Turney, Carlette Jefferson, Jennifer Dale, Tereaa Arnold, (second row) Eadie Williams. Karen Scoggins, Monica Jefferson, Amy Gamey, Sherri Hart ness, Barbara Haislip, Deborah Collier, Felicia Edwards, Shelly Tate, Yolanda Coulter, Tanya Britton and coach Mrs. Jan Segrest. Scoreboard 34 Glenwood 26 22 Mineral Springs 13 33 Ashdown 22 21 Ashdown 7 23 Gurdon 27 18 Saratoga 29 23 Mineral Springs 9 26 Lockesburg 19 27 Mineral Springs 19 23 Ashdown 9 30 DeQueen 14 29 Foreman 24 35 Umpire 23 21 Prescott 13 36 DeQueen 11 27 • Arkadelphia 26 27 Fairview •District Tournament Boston 13-4 30 SHOOTING OVER HIS defenders. Nicky Davis goes for two points. Basketball 165 CONCLUDING A RELAY at Henderson, Don Thurman heads to the finish line. BATTLING FOR 1ST place in the 220-yard dash at Henderson State University is Steve Martin. 166 Junior high AT THE HSU Reddie Relays, Don Thurman crosses the finish line in the mile relay for a 1st place trophy. Performing big WILLIE HUGHES WAITS for the handoff. he track team really had its work cut out competing in the AAA division. Coach Billy Keaster was proud to say that their season record was exceptionally good for the size of the team. Charles Vaughn broke two records: the 100 yard dash and the 220 yard dash records. Although the ninth grade team was small, they finished third in two track meets and fifth in the district. The eighth grade team broke several records. Coach Keaster said. “This is a good group of boys; they will do good in senior high.” “The mile relay is the race for the Scrappers,” he said. Team members were Tad Richard, Willie Hughes, Nicky Stanford and Don Thurman. Coach Keaster was looking forward to a good season from all the returning eighth graders. rrm BOYS’ TRACK TEAM: (front row) Tad Richard Steve Martin. Charles Moore, Kevin Ganous, Derek Moore, Greg Collins, Kenny Atkins, William Osborn, Scott Lovelis. (2nd row) Nicky Stanford, Dwight Stewart, Rodney Hill, Don Thurman, Michael Brewer, Randall Haney, Charles Vaughn, John Murphy, (3rd row) Coach Billy Keaster, Hayden Worthington, Tim Cox, Ed Anderson, Willie Hughes, Scott Baker, David Hughes, Terry Larey, Randy Ganous. Anthony Moore, Shawn Powell and Richard Lipps. GIRLS' TRACK TEAM: (front) Katie Graham, Tijuana Griddine. Kim Byers, Kim Blakely, Yolanda Coulter, (2nd row) Paulette Williams, Tabitha Winis, Debra Collier, Monica Jefferson, Pam Scoggins, Tonya Britton and Karen Scoggins. Track 167 Reigning Howard COUNTY Fair Queen Kristie Hudson waits to present the 1983 Fair Queen Deborah Icenhower her trophy. The title moved from Nashville to Dierks for the year. Outgoing presi- DENT Rick Castle-berry speaks at the Chamber of Commerce banquet. Several citizens were recognized with awards that evening. Community behind the orange bars rn the “other side” of the orange bars was the community that provided a life outside school for the students and faculty. The community played a very big part in the students’ activities. Businesses supported school organizations by donating money and supplies for many projects. The town also gave students places for spending free time. The town attitude encouraged many people to stay in the Nashville area. Many businesses owned and operated by alumni of Nashville High School. These people made Nashville the thriving, growing community it rrm 168 Community P«lront City heads |Jm i7mi toward a new nvl Ifcwl I IN WHAT BECAME • common experience, Mayor Joe Ball is interviewed by Randy Webber of KATV, Little Rock. The mayor was often on television during the summer discussing the economic effects of labor difficulties at the Tyson Foods processing plant. Community life involved students as much as or more than their school activities. The annual Howard County fair in September was one of the biggest events of the year for Agri and Art classes. Other classes and clubs like 4-H also participated in the exhibits and floats. Pageant competition included girls from Nashville, Mineral Springs and Dierks. The most coveted Miss Howard County title moved from Nashville to Dierks as Kristie Hudson gave her crown to Deborah Icenhower. Jacque Deloney of Mineral Springs was Miss Teen; Tracy Robinson of Nashville was Miss Pre-Teen; Glenda Jo Hipp was Young Miss, a new title added to the pageant; Leta Marie Darling of Nashville was Little Miss; Aaran Propps of Nashville was Little Mister; and Patta Henderson of Nashville was Miss Congeniality. The Arkansas Symphony came to Nashville in October to help celebrate the town’s 100th birthday. Directed by Mr. Robert Henderson, the 95 musicians performed at the elementary school auditorium. Also in observance of the centennial, Mayor Joe Ball declared it illegal for men to shave. Many citizens sported beards to avoid paying the fine. A big scientific discovery was made in November north of Nashville near the Briar Plant. Dinosaur tracks of the Sauropod family, of which the Brontosaurus was a member, were found in a Weyerhaeuser gypsum quarry. Dr. David Gillette, curator of paleontology at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History, flew to the Briar Plant Nov. 5 and 6 and dug up 40 feet of tracks. He confirmed that they were true dinosaur prints. Nashville had two tracks cut out of the stone and planned to place them on the Howard County Courthouse lawn. The Chamber of Commerce led a campaign to raise money for the project. After three years of construction and many delays including a summer flood that washed away part of the road, the Highway Relocation Project (or the bypass) was opened. The bypass was built so big trucks would not have to pass through downtown Nashville. In December Nashville suffered severely cold weather with temperatures ranging from 30° F. to below zero. For weeks roads remained icy and hazardous, and some families experienced a lack of water as lines burst. School dismissed a day early for Christmas vacation because of the weather. During the year many citizens received honors and awards from the Chamber of Commerce. David Pile was named Man of the Year and Becky Steel was Woman of the Year. Past accomplishments awards were given to Walter Balch and Carolyn Scott. Nashville had many improvements also. Two beautification awards were given by Chamber President Rick Castleberry during the group’s banquet. The awards were presented to manager John Morris for the remodeling of Ken-(Cont. on page 172) 170 Community ONE OF THE dinosaur footprints found north of Nashville is displayed at the Mid-America Museum in Hot Springs. The ‘Nashville News’ articles about the discovery are part of the exhibit. telling visitors the story of the footprints. Horizon (Cont. from page 170) tucky Fried Chicken and to manager Kenny Hughes of Road Mart for the best new building. Renovation of the oldest mill in Nashville, Pilgrim, began with plans for a I 36-foot grain elevator which would replace some of the original equipment. Case Shear, another of the older businesses of Nashville, was bought by Aero Metal Craft with the intention of putting the plant back into full production. Spring was late, and full of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. Late in April a tornado touched down in the Toland Center south of Nashville, damaging houses and property. It traveled across the highway and did extensive damage to the JEBCO building and several cars and mobile homes. Not long after that, a tornado hit in the Buck Range area, felling trees and damaging buildings; but there were no injuries. May 6-12 was National Hospital Week and Howard County Memorial Hospital observed it with the theme “We’re the Caring Kind.’ There were Medi-Care seminars, films on child fire safety, cancer warning signals, diabetic meal planning and high blood pressure, and first-aid classes for anyone in the community wanting to attend. Nashville ended its first century and entered its 101st year in a time of growth and change. Howard County had the lowest unemployment rate in the state and one of the lowest in the nation. Citizens could hope for even more progress in the future. Ill 11 MEMBERS OF THE Arkansas Symphony present their concert at part of the Nashville Centennial observance in October. 172 Community POLICEMEN AND OTHER citizen arrive at JEBCO to start clean-up procedures after the April tornado. (Nashville News photo) A CHEROKEE DANCE is performed by Charlie Soap at the 27th anniversary of Joda's Restaurant in March. Community 173 TO THE ADVERTISERS. We would like to thank all the businesses in the Nashville area and surrounding towns for their support and help in making it possible to produce our yearbook. We appreciate their assistance and cooperation. Thank you again, the Scrapper staff WHERE’S THE BEEF?' i the quei-tion posed by Clara Peller at the National Cattlemen’s Association convention. Jim Hill of Nashville (right) was among the delegates to the meeting. 174 Community Horizons HOWARD COUNTY FAIR winners: (front) Young Miss. Glenda Jo Hipp; Little Mister, Aaron Propps; Little Miss, Leta Marie Darling; (back) Miss Congeniality, Patta Henderson; Miss Teen, Jacque Deloney; Miss Howard County Fair Queen, Deborah Icenbower; Miss Pre-teen, Tracy Robinson; outgoing fair queen, Kristi Hudson. DURING HOSPITAL WEEK, the Air-Life helicopter visits Howard County Memorial Hospital. (Nashville News photo) Community 175 Harmon Anderson JimmyArcher Terry Barnes Randy Bradford Scrapper coaches include (front) Don Derfler. head coach Gary Segresr and Tom DeBlack: (hack) Billy Keaster, Gene Simmons and Bill Thigpen. Scotty Flovd Tim Freel We're Working Hard To Be The Best Bank You Ever Had! . -ha� po«ii f m urrd tn « 4O1M NI 176 Patrons Congratulations to the 7AAA Champs for a great first season! Todd Hallmark Darrel Jefferson Tony Lyons Vincent Marshall Mike Morrow Dionne Pryor Roy Stockton Robert Tucker C.W. Walker Mark W hite Adrian Williams Patron 1 77 Mine Creek Jewelry Gifts WAL-MART Class rings (Four-week delivery) Diamonds Gold jewelry Your hometown jeweler supporting the Scrappers ‘Satisfaction guaranteed.’ We sell for less. South Park Shopping Center 845-2434 178 Patrons A Hero Gets Taller NHS senior C.W. Walker tutors Primary School students in a reading class. C.W., the all-time leading rushing leader for the Scrapper football team, made a huge impression on his ‘students.’ He made a huge impression on us, too. This story was about caring and sharing, and it was the kind of story we love to do about our schools. There are a lot of heroes on both sides of the desks. Read about them twice a week in the ‘News.’ The Nashville News •Co-founded by a 19-year-old printer in 1878 Patrons 179 Futrell Marine Highway 24 West Nashville, Ark. 845-3122 ‘We support the Scrappers.’ Vicky Chism, Gary Dan Futrell, Tera Lea Futrell 1 gO P tron‘ Masey Pulpwood Co.. Inc. 845-4365 Highway 4 South Nashville. AR WINDSHIELDS WINDOW PANES STORE FRONTS STORM WINDOWS MIRRORS The Glass Shop MANUFACTURER OF TURNER HOT TANKS Jim Turner Auto Machine 845-5353 Nashville, Ark. 71852 120 Hughes Circle, Nashville, Ark. 71852 845-2525 or 845-3246 Jimmy Reeder Travis McCauley 845-3816 287-5574 REMANUFACTURER OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ENGINES ■PHPTo BUG CAMERA ft VIDEO Expert Service Darkroom Supplies Film 979 East Main Processing Blytheville. AR — 72315 Camera Phone 763-4111 Repair Teague Teague 9mwuuux Agmy 110 West Shepherd Nashville, Ark. 845-5303 Herschell R Teague. Cay Teague Patrons 181 SPORT SHOP Store No. 1 113 North Main Nashville, Ark. Nashville, Arkansas 845-2213 Store No. 2 78 East Commerce Ashdown, Ark. Store No. 3 108 East Second Hope, Ark. Bo, Wonzie, Bill, Jim and Greg say 'GO, SCRAPPERS!' MAIN OFFICI 420 SOUTH MAIN STREET NASHVILLE. ARKANSAS PHONE 501 845-3323 BRANCH OFFICE 400 NORTH MAIN STREET NASHVILLE, ARKANSAS PHONE 501 845-4451 • TIME TEMPERATURE • 845-51 1 1 1 82 Patrons Master Kraft Compliments of Woods Woods Public Accountants, Ltd. Holiday Motor Lodge Construction and Supply Co., Inc. Sheet metal fabrication Leon Parker, owner Highway 27 North Rt. 3, Box 183-B, Nashville 845-2026 Vinyl wall coverings at discount prices First National Insurance Agency, 0ur business is service: our product is hospitality.’ Highway 27 South. Nashville. Ark. 845-2953 Lone Star Donut Shop Amanda Mobbs Open six days a week, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Congratulations, Amanda! Inc. YOUR lihtiniHu ndt pendent AGENT First National Insurance Agency, Inc., agents: Dwight Jones Ronny Blakely Virginia Mitchell Tim Jones Mary Lynn Lewis 'For those who want the very best ' Guest House of Nashville, Inc. 1302 South Fourth St Nashville, Ark. Administrator Phone Jean Owens 845-3881 Patrons 183 Need a low? Call a pro. Neeley’s Service Center 24-hour wrecker Pile Rexall Drug 201 South Main, Nashville, Ark. 845-2802 Emergency 845-2165, home 116 S. Main 845-1565 Where you dress your best for less Fashions for women and girls 845 1626 118 South Main Nashville, Ark. Ron Morris, pharmacist Smith’s Ready MiInc. Highway 4 South, Nashville, Ark. 845-4723 JaGDDdg0 W WE’RE ON THE MOVE. JAMES 66 Wrecher Service Maenavox dealer 122 N. Main. Nashville. Ark. 845 4486 James Daniel SOb S. Main, Nashville, Ark. Day 645 4351 Sight $45 X543 Tires, Batteries, Accessories, 24-hour wrecker 184 Patrons Printing Of f ice products Office furniture I RAGLAND’S 7 It V MEANS BUSINESS 311-31$ Main St., Texarkana, Tex. 75501 FREE LOCAL DELIVERY 794 6135 Tiank on your future v we re creating the future of banking every day, a little bit at a time we re constantly thinking about, planning for and carrying out the steps necessary to make sure that, as the future unfolds, our customers will have the most convenient banking services and the very best market-oriented Investment Instruments possible That's why we say when you have a banking need, think of us the Future-Banking Family 107 North Main 845-3232 Nashville, Arkansas First Federal of Arkansas f v frarM sjww y Artuotn t a Nashville Division Be in the center of things with fashions from Carl’s. The Future-Banking Family Congratulations Daniel Borland, agent Quality Shoe Store 105 North Main Nashville. Ark. 215 North Second St. P.O. Box 1718 Nashville, Ark. Business 845-1251 Home 845-2534 STATI fAIM (®) INSUIANCi 845-1232 Dale and Shirley Hamilton Reese Bros. Auto Parts, Inc. 800 South Main Nashville, Ark. 845-3660 or 845-2018 State Farm Insurance Companies Home offices: Bloomington, III. Like a good neighbor. State Farm is there. Case Shear Division W.R. CASE SONS CUTLERY CO. P.O. Box 380, Nashville, Ark. 845-4075 Patron 185 Man and nature work High Yield Forestry Our High Yield Forestry works with Mother Nature to provide products, offer recreational opportunity, protect watersheds, return oxygen to the atmosphere - and to ensure a habitat for wildlife. This year every man, woman, and child will use the equivalent of a 100-foot tree - for building materials, paper, packaging and other products made from wood and wood fiber. together in Through research, fertilization and thinning, our High Yield Forestry helps nature increase its output. And by planting millions of trees annually, we help make sure we have products - and a place for wildlife - in the future. A Weyerhaeuser 186'P� tron� The Tree Growing Company TYSON FOODS, INC. POULTRY GROWERS, INC. 100 East Cassady St. Nashville, Ark. Sunset Grocery Your A.G. Food Center 400 West Sunset Nashville, Ark. 71852 845-1021 Jay Romine. owner YORK GARY Chevrolet Oldsmobile Sales and service 8451536 1420 West Leslie St. Nashville, Ark. York Gary, owner Furniture— Auto — Boats — Farm Equipment Anything and everything Midway Upholstery Highway 27, three miles south of Nashville Shop, 845-3702 After 5 p.m., 845-5742 Free estimates Free pickup and delivery 25 years experience No job too large or too small Arkansas’ largest team dealer for over 40 years Spaulding Athletic Goods Co., Inc. 513 Center St. Little Rock 5917 W. 12th Patrons 187 Agent: BiU Fritts 708 South Main Nashville, Ark. POWER PHARMACY Business:845'1011 Residence: 845-3208 Auto Fire Life Commercial pigsly wiggly Store 1 Stueart’s Shopping Center Store Z Southpark Shopping Center Nashville, Ark. 188 Pa irons IP's ( rou� f. ...... 1 KIRBY VACUUM CLEANER CO. 115 North Main Nashville, Ark. 02 CEC1L JONES, OWNER % “ Pat Honeycutt Agency 439 North Second St. Nashville, Ark. 845-3806 South Arkansas Equipment, Inc. P.O. Box 189 Nashville, Ark. 71652 Bissell Nashville’s Oil Company Friendly Railroad PHILUP IrfTm 506 South Main 210 South Front Nashville. Arkansas Nashville, Arkansas 845 4351 Wholesale and Retail 845-2414 Patrwu. 189 1 There’s no place like j JODA’S RESTAURANT CATERING SERVICE Highway 27 North 845-2771 121 North Main Nashville, Arh. 71852 Tollett’s Auto Parts We appreciate your business. 845-2550 Langdon Oxygen Company 3503 West 7th St. Hwy. Texarkana, USA 75501 ‘ Furniture ’ in Nashville since 1945! John Dowdy Accounting Tax Service 708 South Main 845-5075 190 P.troo. Life Auto Fire Liability Blue Cross-Blue Shield James E. Chandler Agency Manager Office: 845-1526 Home: 845-3718 Howard County Office: 725 North Main, Nashville, Ark. A Farm Bureau Compliments of Baker's Easy Pay Store Furniture and appliances ‘Serving Howard County for more than 40 years.' 200 North Main 845-1717 Nashville Crate Ready Mix Divisions its Jones Blair paints Whirlpool appliances Blinds Whirlpool Vinyl Wallpaper Jamison's Cleaners 122 W. Clark Dan's Carpetland Nashville, Ark. 213 North Main 845-2283 Nashville, Ark. Business 845-4830 Home 845-4367 Congratulations! Patron 191 Your Home of Better Values 103 South Main Nashville. Ark. 845-3675 Owners: Charles and Jeanne Hubbard Congratulations to the class of 84. Rhonda Hubbard 192 Patrons THE BIGGEST LITTLE STORE IN AMERICA phone 845-4840 Nashville, Ark. Owners Bernie and Price Kreul Congratulations to the seniors of 1984. Good luck in the future. Howard Manufacturing Company Makers of Roytex and Pierre Cardin Robes 1111 Wilson Street 845-1370 We’ve been in Nashville 23 years. An eoual opportunity employer. HOWARD QuoUttf J Realtors Auctioneers Liquidators J. C. Dyer 845-3365 ReaI Estate Auction Co. Nashville, Ark. 122 West Bishop office 845-3365 Dillard's Buick-Pontiac, Inc. 508 South Main Nashville, Ark. Joe’s Grocery 821 West Sunset Nashville, Ark. 845-4144 Open 7-12 each day Fresh donuts Fresh meats Crisp produce Delicatessen All Across America GEORGE CASTLEBERRY BRANCH MANAGER ________________Strout Realt) 526 North Main P.O. Box 152 Nashville, Ark. Business 845-1396 Residence 845-3890 Patron. 195 625 North Main Nashville, Ark, 845-2221 Supporting the Scrappers all the way! CRAIN CHEMICAL COMPANY. INC. 2630 AndJan Drive Dallas. Tex. 75220 Congratulations to the class of ’84. Rita’s Flowerland 611 South Main Nashville, Ark. ‘We support the Scrappers.’ Senior Lesley Watson demonstrates many different abilities while working at Rita’s Flowerland. Kentucky Fried Chicken 320 South Main Nashville, Ark. 196 Pa Iron If It s Borden. It's dot to be eood lames Sullivan Distributor Sold at your favorite store. Phone 845 2320 Boosters Nashville Plumbing Supply John Marshall’s Exxon Wrecker Service Main Street Auto Farm C S Interiors Town Country Barnhill Poultry Leisure Lodge Merle Norman Nashville Roller Rink Flowers by Johnny Pleasant Valley Gift Shop Pineview Motel Apartments Donations Latimer Funeral Home Pleasant Valley Gift Shop Texarkana Uniform Linen Supply Patrocu 197 628 South Main St. Nashville, Ark. 71852 845-2855 SPECIALISTS IN ENERGY CONSERVATION P.O. BOX 1810, NASHVILLE, ARK. 71852 845-2951 Nashville Drug Company We deliver. Call 845-2722. Nashville Drug 198 P tron� Debbie Jones Congratulations. You’re No. 1 with us. We love you, Debbie. Mom and Dad B ml CkaHw CwqiaMalim (ft a wmdmljui m and Mm. you aftwuja teen a jay lam (im. Daddy. Mam David Congratulations to the class of’84 from Ramage Studio 115 South Main St. Nashville, Ark. 845-4666 Mark White Congratulations, son, and may you go far in life. With love, Mom, Dad, Karen and Jason C wq iaMali(W, PaUn! lUc ate pimid c| you, Wow and Vad C uuLi Awli you'll come a Ccuy wuy, taiuj. We Cm you. Sltetty. Wow. Ctatyf and Men HxmM Lyne Westfall We love you Congratulations, Lyne, you finally made it out! Love, Mom, Dad, John, Ray, Melinda, Ben, Michael, Allan, Mamma Mae, Papa Tom, Uncle Les, Aunt Pattieand Leslie 200 Patrons P.tnMH.201 Ciwg'iaiuCatim, £ba! We au umj p md ab you! £m. Congratulations, Cindy Love, Mom, Dad, Steven Paul Congratulations, Melissa Fatherree We loved you then; we love you now. Diane Dickinson Mama and Daddy Mother, Daddy, Dana and J.D. Congratulations, Snake. (Last of the ‘United Nations’) Love you very much!! ‘Mom and Dad’ Brian ’77, Gloria, Brittany Greg ’81 Jodee Ayres We’re proud of you! Love, Mom, Buddy, Andy, and Brandon Patrons 203 Love, Mom, Dad, Mandy Congratulations! You finally made it! Love, Mom, Dad Love, Mom, Dad Joe Paul Tomerlin, Alan Wakefield, Jim Bob Hockaday, Roger Chambers Love, Mom, Dad, Gayla 204 Patron� there’s no goal you can't achieve If you'll try your very hardest and above all else, believe — Believe that you’re a person who has something good to give — Believe that you can make this world a better place to live — If youll believe your talents and your skills are needed, too Then you're sure to find there's nothing in the world you cannot do! Congratulations and Good Luck, Carol Ann. With our love, Daddy Mother Patrons 205 o o S T E R S Lisa’s supports the Scrappers “Congratulations Scrappers”--Doug and Patti Jones Charles, Jeanne, Rhonda, and Susan Hubbard “Coaches Jan and Gary Segrest Stacy Hardin Sr '84 Tracy Hardin Sr '84 Tim Freel No. 56 “Go Bill Thigpen”--T.H. “Dede, I love you!” David Pat says, “Go Mules!” Allan and Patta support the Scrappers Terry Rice and Susan Sanders--Srs ’85 Steve Young Sr '84 Ready to make my fortune Greg Conley Sr '84 Finally Finished Lynnea Reaves Sr '84 Rhonda S. and Kim L. Srs ’84-“So long! “Big A1 supports the Scrappers” TONY LYONS AND Vicky Chum receive their rotes after being named King and Queen of Hearts. DOING THEIR OWN version of “Quiet Riot’ are Jim Bob Hockaday and Steve Nation. “Melissa and Billy “Max, Deb, and Heather Tackett Steve says, “Go Band.” Tony and Big Ed Lyons “Grant and Brooke Ponder” “Katerina Kolisch” Mike Radebaugh Sr '85 Congratulations Scrappers 1983 7AAA District Champs Marlin says, “Just go ahead and jump.” “I bought this ad for a mere $2.”-Gordon Hale Matt, Debbie, and Vicki Van Horn “Henry Abstract supports the Scrappers” Bernie and Price say, “Go Scrappers!” Kirby Vacuum Cleaners Archie and Mary Keaster “Congratulations Scrappers --Alan Howard Tim and Malloy Freel Wayne Toliver Sr ’84 Stacy White Sr '84 “Mary Frances loves Harold” Gary Hughes Sr ’84 Roger Chambers Sr ’84 Lori Jacobs--The Last of the Mohicans Don Derfler John Robert Schirmer CPK is watching Steve Patterson Pat says, “See you at Wimbledon, Mac.” Doug and Lyne say, “Go get 'em Scrappers” Coach Bill Keaster Donny Goodner -n- Vicky Chism Judi Wallace ’84--The Class with Class (JAK) From J.A. to S.B.: Scrappers get Bob-cats! Love you! 206 Patron KBHC KNAS PAG Broadcasting Stations • Daily news reports •Scrapper sports •Advertising media •Country and contemporary music RADIO: it's red hot. A Ackley, Marilyn 64, 66 Allender, Steve 70 Allison, Thomas 77, 85 Anderson, Earmon 58, 82, 118 Archer, Jimmy 58,91, 110, 112, 113, 118, 176 Arnold, Allen 93 Arnold, Candy 58, 200 Arnold, Jamie 58 Ashford, Mark 64, 92. 93 Aylett, Relda 50, 76, 77, 92 Ayres, Buddy 70 Ayres, Jodee 58. 61. 88. 89, 90, 94. 95. 203 B Bailey, Bridgett 64, 66, 92 Bailey. Pat 70. 92 Barger, Carl 37 Barnes, Terry 58 Barnes, Tracy 64, 66 Beavert, Amy 27, 64, 66, 87. 92, 99 Beavert, Dave 70 Beene, Tommy 64, 66, 68, 70, 91, 96 Benson. Michael 27. 30. 64. 66. 68. 92. 112. 113. 118, 124 Bissel, Jeff 47, 70, 93 Blanchard, Shannon 70, 93 Boles, Eundra 64, 66, 67, 113, 118 Booker, Larry 70 Boozer, Stephen 64, 66, 93 Boozer, Teresa 28, 29, 58, 59, 91 Boyles, Larry 70 Bradford, John 27, 64. 66. 93, 96 Bradford, Randy 58 Bretz. David 58, 90, 96 Brewer, Barbara 64, 66, 92 Brewer, Teresa 5, 28, 58, 82 Brown, Denvil 64, 66, 93 Brown. Mike 58 Byrd, Neva 20, 76, 77, 90 c Cartham, Lewis 64, 66 Carver, Jeff 58 Cassady, Teresa 27, 64, 66, 92, 93 Castleberry, Rick 169 Castleman, Mindy 70 Castleman, Todd 58, 93 Cauley, Brett 70, 91 Chalker, Brent 28. 45. 58. 92. 122, 199 Chambers, Roger 58, 92, 93, 201, 204 Chambers, Stacy 64, 66, 92 Chandler. Joan 2. 34, 70, 92 Chandler, Rebecca Chandler, Scott 56, 64, 66, 93 Chesshir, Alicia 78 Chism. Vicky 9, 28. 41. 44. 58, 61, 63, 89, 100, 117, 180, 206 Clark, Carol Ann 58. 61. 89. 90. 91. 92. 96. 205 Clements, Angie 9, 27, 64, 66, 88, 89, 96, 97 Clingan, Pat 77, 83 Coleman, Tom 28, 58, 92 Collins, Jeff 70 Collins, Roxann 64, 66, 92, 117 Collins, Shannon 64, 66 Combs, Mark 64, 66 Conaster, Cindy 65, 67 Conley, Greg 7, 45, 58, 92, 101 Copeland, David 58 Copeland, Sandra 70 Copeland, Scott 65, 91, 92, 96 Cornish, Cindy 70, 92 Cornish , Dana 65, 67 Coulter, John 58, 89, 94 Cox, Rose 70, 87. 92, 99 Crawford, Bobby 71, 93 Craver, Larry 77 Crisp, Deadra 27, 65, 67, 90 THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE graduation. Mrs. Neva Byrd speaks to the honor graduates at the Lions Club banquet. MR. BEN BURTON shares some advice and a song with banquet guests. D Davis, Shema 65. 67, 92, 115, 117 Davis. Sissi 9. 12. 57. 71, 92, 98, 99 Davis, Vincent 71 Dawson, Bill 35, 36, 85 Dawson, Billy 27. 65, 66. 84, 88. 124 DeBIack, Tom 45, 77 Derfler, Donnie 77 Detar, Eric 71, 93, 95 Dickinson, Diane 28, 29, 58, 203 Dove, Jimmy 65, 67 Duckett. Sarah 7. 28. 46. 58. 61 Dun son. Kirk 16, 65, 67, 93 Du son. Frank 71, 113 E Elder, Dede 65. 68. 85. 90. 96 Ellis. Kathi 37, 50 Erby, Mike 71 F Fatheree, Melissa 58, 203 Fisher, Andrea 71 Floyd, Betty 3, 5, 77 Floyd, Scott 25. 45, 53, 58, 61. 93, 107, 176 Foltz, Julie 65. 67, 91 Freel, Tim 28, 32, 58, 89, 176 Fruen, Robert 65, 67, 68, 70, 86, 91, 93 Fugitt, Dennis 58, 93 Furr, Stephen 65 Futrell, Gary Dan 65, 92, 180 Futrell, Tera 71. 92. 99. 180 G Gales, Jimmy 65, 67 Gamey. Holly 71, 72, 92, 117 Garris, Shannon 2, 71, 92 Gautney, Missy 4, 92 Gilbert, Jimmy 58 Gilbert, Sandra 71 Gleba, John 58 Gleba, Teresa 4. 65, 66. 67. 91 Golden, Jeannie 58 Good son, Cathy 65, 67 Good son, Robert 71 Griddine, Eugene 65 208flndex H Ha. Van 27. 65 Haislip. David 71 Hallmark. Todd 21. 28. 58. 92. 107 Hanson, Tommy 79 Hardin, Pam 71 Hardin. Stacy 45. 58. 88, 91, 92. 96 Hardin, Tracy 58, 96 Harding, Skipper 71, 93 Harper, Darin 58 Harper, Kristi 4, 71, 92 Harris, David 71 HartseU, Clay 58, 93 Hawthorne, Cynthia 71 Heliums, Bernie 68, 77 Henderson, Patta 44, 58, 88, 89, 90, 91,92, 122, 123, 170, 175, 200 Hendrix, La Donna 70, 71, 92, 117 Henley, Christy 65, 68, 89, 90, 96 Henry. Trisha 9, 28, 30, 58, 76. 89, 90 Hessland, Donald 93 Hicks, David 65, 70, 92 Hilliard. Gary 71, 93 Hipp, Russell 73. 93 Hobbs. Christie 13. 28. 58. 61. 91 Hockaday, Chris 18, 31, 33. 70. 73, 91 Hockaday, Jim Bob 47, 58, 91, 93, 204 Hockaday, Stan 58 Hodges, Shonda 66 Holloway, Kim 73, 92, 93 Horn, Dena 77 House, Susan 59 Hubbard. Rhonda 9. 50. 60. 192 Hudson, Kristie 60, 99, 168, 175 Hughes, David 66, 125 Hughes. Gary 60, 93 Hughes, Karan 76, 77, 91 Hughes. Randy 66, 93 Hunter, Howard I Icenhower, Deborah 168 lsham, Jackie 66 SENIORS LINE UP for dress check minutes before graduation. J Jackson, Trina 66, 96 Jacobs. Lori 60. 92 Jacoby, Perry 60 Jamison, Stephen 66. 93 Jantunen, Minna 66, 117, 122 Jefferson. Darrell 60. 113, 117, 118, 177 Jefferson. Milton 66, 113 Jefferson. Randy 60, 105, 113, 118, 177 Johnson, Johnny Johnson. Kim 60, 92 Johnson, Nadine 60, 91, 92, 93 Jones, Debra 60 Jones. Elizabeth 73. 117 Jones, John 93 Jones, Judi 27, 66, 68 Jones, Mark 73 Jones, Melinda 73 Jones, Ozie 77, 92 Jordan, Robin 66 K Karst. Jane 6b Keaster. Tammy 13. 22. 23. 24. 60. 61. 90. 117, 122, 123 Kemp. Chip 66, 93 Kemp. Jim 66 King. Brian 60 King. Melanie 27. 66. 90. 92 Kolisch, Katerina 66, 91. 92. 120, 121, 122, 123 Kreul, Kuper 5. 19. 28. 60. 88. 92. 177 L Lamb, Janet 73 Lamb, Patrick 56, 66 Lamb, Sandra 72, 73 Lebon. Michelle 66, 92 Lemon, Earl 66, 96 Lemons, Kim 53, 66 Lewis, Mona 27, 66. 68. 69, 90. 96 Littlefield, Charlie 67, 91, 93 Lockeby, Danny 67 Lockeby, Sandra 73 Lofton, Alberta 60 Lofton. Anita 73 Lofton, Joanne 67 Loman, Jennifer 73 Lovelis, Kim 41. 60, 83. 92. 100, 114, 116, 117 Lovewell, Glenn 73, 93 Lyons. Eddy 28. 45. 55. 60. 85. 89. 92. 96 Lyons. Tony 28, 32. 55, 60, 63. 89, 92, 177, 206 M McAdams, Lea 72, 73, 92, 99 McAllister. Jane 73 McCoy, Sherry 67, 92 THE MARCH BEGINS and the chairs fill up as seniors walk to the band’s “Pomp and Circumstance.” Graduation 209 McDade, Jeff 60 McDade, Tina 73 McDaniels, Rex 73 McKinnon, Lenee 60, 92 McLaughlin, Debra 60 McLaughlin, Jackie 67, 91, 93 McMorris, Robin 67 McRaven, Jeff 60 Marshall. Tan 60, 93 Marshall, Vincent 60, 92, 93, 107 Martin, David 27, 67 Masey, Marlin 60, 92, 113 Matthews. Danny 73 Matthews, Jackie 60, 93 May, L.D. 67 Mitchell, Chris 73, 93 Mitchell, Teresa 47, 73, 96 Mitchum, Tony 67, 93 Mobbs, Amanda 60, 91, 183 Morphew, Brent 60 Morrison, Bonnie 60, 91, 92 Morrison. Joe 73, 118 Morrow. Mike 60, 103, 118, 177 Musgrave, Leann 28, 34, 60, 90, 91, 92, 93 Myers. Cindy 60. 61, 89, 90, 92. 94. 95. 202 o O’Bryant, Tammie 67, 69, 91, 92, 94 O’Neal, Mary Ann 60 O’Neal, Wanda Faye 60 Oliver, Mae 73 Osborn, Linda 67, 69, 96 P Parker. Keith 67, 69 Parker. Monty 27, 67, 69, 93 Parrish, Mark 67, 69. 93 Patterson. Steve 63 Patrick, Dale 67, 69, 93 Pennington, Bumie 67, 69, 93 Persley, Dairy 27, 65, 67, % Petty. Charles 60, 118 Pilgrim. Sharon 60 Pinkerton, Alan 41, 62. 89, 92 Pinkerton, Brent 67, 69, 113 Plaster, Davin 67, 69, 93 Ponder, Jan 28, 35, 61, 70, 77 Pope, Lance 73 CLASS PRESIDENT TONY Lyons gives the welcome. Nance, Dara 73 Nation. Steve 60. 92, 93. 203, 206 Newburg, Dana 36 Newton, Chester 67 Nguyen, Huy 73 Norman, Mary 73, 96 Norsworthy, Deano 73, 122, 127 Porterfield. Kristi 2, 13, 70, 73, 75, 91, 92 Preston. Carl 69, 71, 110, 117 Pryor, Dionne 62, 177 Pryor, Jerry 69, 71 Pryor, Sherry 69, 71, 92, 117 Puryear, Pamela 27, 69, 92, 94, 95 R Radebaugh, Mike 27, 69, 93 Ragar, Jamie 73 Raulerson, David 17, 65, 69, 93 Ray, Tim 69, 93 Ray, Toyia 73, 96 Ray. Wade 69, 93 Reaves, Laura 73, 91, 122 Reaves, Lynnea 3, 12, 62, 89, 90, 92, 96, 170 Reed. Greg 73, 93 Reed, JoJo Reed. Stacey 27. 68. 69, 92. 93. 96 Reeves, Kenny 73, Rhodes. Karen Rhodes, Steven 73, 93 Rice, Terry 51, 69, 92 THE SALUTATORY ADDRESS is given by Alan Pinkerton. Richard, Parrish Richardson, Kelli 74 Roberts, Jennifer 69 Robinson, James 74, 92, 96 Robinson, Kevin 69, 92, 118 Robinson, Thomas 74, 93 Rodgers, Michele 62 Rodgers, Terry 69 Rose, Marilyn 15, 74, 75, 96 Rose, Stephen 24, 27, 56, 68. 69, 85, 90, 96, 97 Rowe, Donna 62, 96 Rowe. Joanne 69 s Sanders. Susan 9, 68, 69, 84, 92, 117, 122 Sanford, Mike 62 Sasser, Sandra 74, 92, 117 Schirmer, John Robert 77, 94, 95 Scoggins. Carolyn 62 Scoggins, Cleo 74 Scoggins, Juanita Seavers, Robbie 62 Segrest, Gary 20, 77, 80, 82, 104 Segrest, Jan 77, 115 Shaddox, John 36 Shaddox. Millie 77 Shanldes, Tim 27. 69, 93. 96 — SENIORS PRESENT THEIR dau son “We’ve Only Just Begun.” JODEE AYRES GIVES the valedictory address. ACCOMPANIED BY TAMMY Keaster. honor graduates sing the theme from “Mahogany. Graduation 2 1 1 Tran. Thu-Lan 19. 38, 53. 62. 81. 89. 90. 92 Tucker. Robert 92, 177 Tuberville, Pam 62, 92 V Vetter, Mark 74 w GRADUATES SING THE “Alma Mater” and tears betrin. Wade. Kelly 45, 69. 89, 94 Wakefield. Alan 28, 63. 93. 204 Wakefield. Bill 17, 69 Walden, Johnny 74 Walker. C.W. 57. 63. 105, 118, 119, 177, 179 GUEST SPEAKER MR. John Robert Starr of the Arkansas Democrat advises seniors to “aim before firing.”______________________________________ Sharp, Sherri 74, 117, 122 Smith, Christie 74 Smith, David 64, 69, Smith, Jane 24, 77, 91 Smith, Lisa 62, 95, 202 Smith, Stacy 69, Smith, Tina Smith, Wendi 74, 92 Smithson. Richard 62, 85, 93, 177 Snodgrass, Patrick 27, 70, 122 Sockwell. Rodney 74 Souder, Geneen 74, 88, 92, 117 Sparks, Sue Beth 62 Spigner, Mary Francis 40, 41, 77 Spigner, Rhonda 9. 21, 28, 41. 59, 62, 88, 89. 92, 116, 117 Stockton, Noland 69, 93, Stockton, Roy 62, 177 Stone, Steven 62 Stuckey. Nita 77, 98 Sumler, Bill 79. 218 Sumler, Jody 74 Sumler, Patty 74 T Tackett, Deb 28. 77, 82, 92. 93 Talley, Nona Jo 43, 77 Taylor, Clint 69, 93 Thigpen, Bill 105 Thomas, Jeff 69 Thompson, Scott 74 Thornton, Steven 62 Thornton, Tonya 74, 92 Toliver, Wayne 28, 41, 59, 62, 89, 90, 91, 95 Tolleson, Lisa 69, 96 Tollett, Wil 69, 90. 95 Tomerlin, Joe Paul 28, 47, 62, 93, 204 AS THEIR NAMES are called by Superintendent Carl Barger, seniors go forward to receive their diplomas from School Board president Mr. Dennis Horn. Susan Wiidbur is congratulated by Mr. Horn. 212 Index Walker, Mike 47, 77 Wallace. Judi 14. 21. 63. 88. 90. 91, 92. 94, 95 Watson, Jonathan 69, 91 Watson. Lesley 50. 63. 88. 89. 117, 196 Watson, Lou Ann 74, 92 Weatherford, Danielle 74, 96 Webb, Eric 17, 27, 30. 69. 84. 122 Webb. John 74. 88. 93, 113, 122 Wesche, Kerri 75. 92, 98. 99 Wesson, Andy 65, 69, Westfall. Lyne 28. 63. 89. 92. 200 Whisenhunt, Ronnie 75 White. Karen 75. % White. Mark 63. 177. 200 White, Robert 75 White, Stacy 28. 63. 89. 91. 92. 94 White. Treasa 63 Whitmore, Spencer 69, 113, 117, 118 Wildbur, Susan 63, 70. 89. 91, 92. 96 Wilkins, Kevin Williams. Adrian 63. 110, 113, 125 Williams, Grant Williams, Greg 17, 69, 93 Williams, Joseph 75 Williams, Lisa 63. 92. 114, 115, 117 Williamson, Denise 75, 117 Williamson, Larry 63, 113 Willis, Donnie 63 Witherspoon, Jes 69, 93 Wolff. Mylea 75 Wood, Eric 75, 92. 96 Wright. Carl 75, 113 Wynn, Eric 69, 92 Y Yarrow, Jim 75 Young. Jennifer 52, 63, 90 Young, Ramona 75 Young, Steve 93 Young, Tammy 9, 15, 75, 92 Young. Todd 54. 70. 75. 88. 113 Graduation 213 v i r ■; MR. BARGER PRONOUNCES the dtu of 1984 graduates and the new alumni turn their tassels. CINDY MYERS WAITS her turn as Judi Wallace and Eddy Lyons exchange hugs after it’s all over. THE CLASS OF ’84 leaves the track to meet proud families and friends. 214 Index Graduation. 2 15 paTo r Publications staffers Publications staff members were rewarded for their work with a number of honors from the Arkansas High School Press Association May 4-5 at Little Rock. The Tattler received awards in 12 out of 14 categories, and the Scrapper won awards in all eight of the categories entered. Jodee Ayres was named yearbook editor of the year for schools in Nashville’s classification. The Scrapper received an overall rating of “Excllent in the AHSPA general excellence category. The Tattler received an overall rating of Superior” in the general excellence division. In individual contests, staff members of the Scrapper received “Excellent'' awards in each category they entered. Winners included: Wil Tollett, sports copy; Marilyn Ackley, academic copy; Wayne Toliver, student life copy; Wil Tollett and Pam Puryear. sports layout; Lisa Smith, advertising layout; Cindy Myers, club layout and academic photo; Robert Fruen, feature photo; and Jodee Ayres, sports photo. Newspaper staffers received 12 out of 14 awards, including: “Superior,” John Coulter, report of a speech; “Excellent, Judi Wallace, editorial, Cindy Myers, news photo; Tammie O'Bryant, feature photo; Trisha Henry, Kelly Wade, Cindy Myers, Pam Puryear and Perry Jacoby, service to school and community; “Honorable Mention,” Jodee Ayres, column, Kelly Wade, review; Stacy White, news story and feature story; John Coulter, sports news story; and Tammie O’Bryant, advertising. Tammie said. “The highlight of the year was hearing ‘Papa’ Downs |W.D. Downs Jr.. AHSPA executive director] announce the ‘Superior’ award for the Tattler. 1 felt like we had really accomplished something.” A new publication. The Gleam, sponsored by English instructor Mike Walker, received several honors from AHSPA as well. In general excellence the literary magazine won an “Excellent award. Three students were recognized for contributions for the 1983 publication. Jodee Ayres, short story; Renee Beavert, poetry; and Donnie Parrish, art, all received Excellent honors. AHSPA CONVENTION DELEGATES: (front row) Jodee Ayres, Stscy White, Lisa Smith. Tammie O'Bryant. Cindy Myers. Pam Puryear. (hack) Mr. Mike Walker. Mr. John Robert Schirmer. Colophon THE SCRAPPER WAS printed by Walsworth Publishing Company in Marceline, Missouri. Harley Martinelli was the company representative. The staff did all the paste-up for the book. Photographs were made by the staff, Ramage Studio in Nashville, the Nashville News, and Mr. Bill Dawson. All body copy was set in 10-point Cheltenham Old Style. Captions were set in eight-point Cheltenham Bold with all-cap lead-ins. The staff wrote all copy except by-lined stories and set all copy at the Nashville News office. Main headlines were set as follows: Opening, Divider Pages and Closing were set in Cooper Black; Student Life was set in Hobo and Helios; Organizations was set in American Classic; Sports was set in Microstyle Bold; People was set in Future Extra-Bold: Academics was set in English Times Bold; Junior High was set in Helios; and Community was set in Antique Olive. All headlines were set by the Nashville News and used News tool lines. Layouts, designed by the staff, were done as follows: Opening, Closing and Dividers, free-style; Student Life, two-big-plus column style; People and Community, four-column: Sports, five plus-column; Organizations, three plus-column; Academics, seven-column; and Junior High and Index, three-column. The book was printed on 80-pound matte paper. Four hundred and twenty copies were printed. The Scrapper is a member of the Arkansas High School Press Association and the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Staff Editor-in-chief Jodee Ayres Managing editor Lisa Smith Photography editor Cindy Myers Sports editors Pam Puryear Wil Tollett Contributors Wayne Toliver Marilyn Ackley Eric Detar Robert Fruen Photographer Perry Jacoby Adviser John R. Schirmer Junior high staff Jennifer Hill Alan Moses Allen Williams Kelli Porterfield Andy Ayres Mike Martindale Advisers Hollis Hughes Malloy Freel 216' Colophon Ready to leave the bars behind By Jodee Ayres I WISH I had written this at the beginning of the year. After working 25 hours a day on this book for the past month, I think I’m showing signs of bum-out. But things aren't done like that, and editors’ pages are one of the last things to be written. So. obviously, this is about to be finished. That fact alone should enthuse me so as to inspire creative genius: but oddly enough, it doesn't. A week ago I couldn’t wait to get these pages pasted up and shipped off to Walsworth. but now that it’s actually happening...It's sort of sad. It's been a long, harrassing year; how could I miss it? I will. This book has been very important to me, not simply for myself, but for the students at Nashville High. The judges and contests were important factors in the planning, but pleasing the students was the most important. I hope this book does please everyone. It’s hard to make everyone happy, but I honestly did try. Of course, I didn’t do it all alone. I owe some big thank yous to my PASTING UP THE closing page. Jodee Ayres completes the theme portion of the book. staff, especially those who stayed faithful and knew their responsibilities after school was out. Mr. Schirmer also deserves a lot of recognition for his patient (usually) advising. He pitched in and helped paste up when we really needed it. We owe the Nashville News office half of this book. I can’t thank the News staff enough, especially Jane and Louie for their unfailing patience when we were trying to set copy. They were also very generous in sharing their pictures, stories and darkroom technician. Cecil “Bird Dog” Harris. I also thank all those members of the Tattler staff whose stories we borrowed. A big “thank you” goes to Tattler editor Judi Wallace, who worked to help paste up the book after school was out. Special thanks goes to our company representative Harley Mar-tinelli for his being so nice about missed deadlines. So, this is the end. Sniff, sniff, boo hoo. I have enjoyed it. Pam and Wil, good luck. I hope your year as editors brings you as many pleasurable experiences. 11 111 WORKING INTO THE summer, junior high adviser Mrs. Malloy Freel and staffers Kelli Porterfield and Jennifer Hill discuss a picture. Jodee Ayres. Wayne Toliver and Pam Puryear continue on their sections. Editor's Page 217 S----JL------j Mini ill SUMLER clo.e. the ano?he bai‘ al the end of another day. The bar were closed only at night to keep out intruder . v j||| And that’s what went on behind the orange bars So it took more than one side of the orange bars to tell what goes on behind the orange bars. Students lived on both sides of the bars, so both sides of the story had to be told. Students never had to wonder what went on either side of the orange bars, though. They made what went on happen. UlLl 218 Clo.in mWALS WORTH PUBLISHING COMPANY MARCELINE MlftftOURI 18 A