Northeast High School - Charger Yearbook (North Little Rock, AR)

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Leaders-officers for the 1976-77 school board are-Gus Brady, president: Dr. L. D. Redden, Ir., vice-presidentg Mrs. Marianne Gosser, secretary. Make it good-Board member George Stan- cil stops in his work at the Crime Commis- sion in Little Rock to smile for the photographer. Come in-Board member Fred Storm greets photographer as she comes through the door of the Better Business Bureau. Grand tour-School Board members and ad- ministrators tour the new auditorium on the Northeast campus. 174 Roll Call

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Jmmmmaw Skating attracts awkward fans Barbara Streisand music and the sound of metal and ice meeting were just a few of the many sounds created at the new ice skating rink in Little Rock. To enjoy those sounds customers had to dish out 853.00 for a fun filled and exciting two and a half hour session. Ice skating came to Central Ar- kansas when Royal Rink opened on Bowman Road in Little Rock. It caught on quick, -and Northeast Stud-ents were not immune to the attraction. Iunior Belinda Houser said she liked it because it was fun. It looks so hard but it's really easy she said. Senior David Habig went mainly for sport and pleasure. The price is outrageous, but it is worth it he said, Kim Bowman Steady now- Senior Kim Bowman wobbles as she tries her luck on the ice. Sophomores 173

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Introducing-Mr. Gus Brady: Dr. L. D. Redden, Ir.: Mrs. Marianne Gosserg Mr. Fred C. Storm: Mr. George Stancil: Mr. S. R. Lyon. The 1976-77 School Board. 49'qS1,N 1. l fa' . 'V V.,f WWW I Board's concern aids district Open campus for high school students is a good idea, according to North Little Rock school board presi- dent, Mr. Gus Brady. I like the idea, said Mr. Brady, if someone could prove to me that the drop-out rate wouldn't increase. Such open-mindedness on the part of all six elected officials was a major factor in making North Little Rock's schools among the best in the nation. According to Mr. Brady, prepar- ing students for the society is the most exciting challenge for school board members. The fact that North Little Rock students scored above average on national tests last year is an indication that they are meeting the challenge. School board members were responsible for setting policies for matters concerning students, parents, and administrators. Among their duties were setting up a suspension plan and planning a school calendar. Mr. Brady explained the reason for this year's calendar which set a Open wide-Board member S. R. Lyon demonstrates pouring medicine at his phar- macy in North Little Rock. Meeting-Senior Gail Valentine, student representative, listens to plans for Glenview Elementary School expansion, at November School Board meeting. late opening date of September 7. The calendar was changed to benefit students who go to school in buildings that aren't equipped for hot weather, he said. Suspension periods for students who have violated school regulations are set by the board. Mr. Brady said that being a board member has its rewards. You're doing something in your community for your community as a citizen, he said. Karen Callaway School Board 175 'xx