Oak Grove High School - Hornet Yearbook (North Little Rock, AR)

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P Ex ct th Llnexp cted Expect?l What did you expect? Did you expect to arrive at school for the first day only to see heaps of pink insulation, black shingles, and assorted trash once again cover the campus? For the s e c o n d successive y e a r , teachers had to c o m p e t e with saws and ham- mers in order to be heard by their classes as facili- ties were improved. Nobody anticipated hordes of seventh graders. The seventh grade enroll- ment exceeded 135 stu- dents, the largest ever. Most students did not foresee paying S10 for a sticker to put on their cars which would allow them to park vehicles on cam- pus. lt's ridiculous, said Matt Redalen. Last year we only had to pay SZ. The money from the cost of the stickers was used to pay for closed circuit te- levision cameras installed in strategic areas to pre- vent vandalism. Seniors learned to ex- pect the unexpected throughout the year. They had planned to say good bye to OG from Hornet Stadium but found that graduation had been scheduled for Barton Coli- seum. Principal Charles Green said, I realize that this will not be a decision upon which all would agree, however, the ad- vantages will far outweigh the disadvantages. Who expected to arrive one day and find the cam- p u s decorat- ed with s p r a y p a i n t courtesy of stu- dents at- tending ri- val loe T. Robinson? OG students reacted unexpectedly. ln- stead of returning the fa- vor, they took their re- venge at the pep assembly and on the football field with a 12-7 victory. Our spirit was at the highest point it has been in years, said head coach Bobby Tiner. I think it really brought our stu- dents together and united us. The surrounding com- munity changed unex- pectedly, too. The Crystal Hill area found itself un- der consideration for an- nexation to the city of North Little Rock. To re- tain its independence, Maumelle became an in- corporated city during September. Whether expected or unexpected, students im- mersed themselves in school and community life. 1T - si Opening - Students expect the rivalry with Rob- inson. They didn't expect to arrive at school early Friday morning only to find pro-RHS remarks spray painted in black and gold all over campus. The remarks were removed immediately by the sand-blasters, Spirit days during the week before the OG vs. Robinson game are a tradi- tion. An unexpected number of sen- iors participated, These seniors mo- deled their interpretation of the latest apparel, .ro J 93.5 rm... The bonfire blazes high at a commu- nity pep rally held the night before Homecoming. The rally featured the performances of the Drill Team and Cheerleaders.

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When vacationing at a theme park, students always anticipate visiting and Phelps poses for a picture with the having their pictures made with their Trix bunny and Frankenberry at favorite cartoon characters. Ashley Opryland in the heart of Tennessee. N3 With the end of summer and the start of school, students try to get back into the swing of things. Study hall gives Melissa Lamey the opportunity to complete homework. as--1 5. Rising spirit at pep assemblies is al- ways accompanied by a rise in tem- perature. Tracey Lewis and Michael Fortune cool off after being caught up in the frenzy. .lust What You Expected Even though returning to school repeats itself with re- gularity, students anticipated the idea of a fresh start . They expected to study, fill out innumerable forms, get up early, and pay fees, but they also expected t h o s e chores to provide a backdrop for making new friends, at- tending games and pep ral- lies, joining new clubs, and sharing summer exper- iences. Expectedly, returned va- cationers chatted about their trips. Some, like Ms. Mary- lou Andreelli' who toured Italy, promoted a return visit. When I retire, I'm going to have an apartment in the heart of Rome. She soon posted an invitation for stu- dents to travel with her to Europe during the next sum- mer vacation. Making the transition from summer break to campus routine exhilerated some. I loved my job as lifeguard at Wild River Country, but three months of the sun beat- ing down wears you out. I couldn't wait to get back! The thought of returning to school excited meg I looked forward to the year more than ever. My classes turned out to be more exciting and challenging than I expected, yet I have more free time this year, my senior year, than in the past, said Karen Cormier. When Dean Spoon re- marked, On-: thing I ex- pected that came true was to have fun, he reflected the feelings of many of his classmates. Students found their challenges and their fun in events that ranged from AP courses to Homecoming to field trips. One field trip to a Chinese restaurant was the culmina- tion of a unit in World Cul- tures and another trip took Business Law students to the Secretary of State's office. The Maumelle News be- gan regular features of stu- dent activities. In an effort to get students involved with the community, a Maumelle lunior Optimist Club was formed. Among the new leaders were Karen Cormier, Heather Hilburn, Karen York, leff Ramsey, and left Mitchell. Other students contributed time to the Volunteer Fire Department. Still others, like Tyrus Gillam, gave their ta- lents. Tyrus played piano for the Excelsior Hotel in Little Rock. The similarities of year-to- year events lent security and stability to the year, but stu- dents found, too, that the un- expected added to the inter- est of their school days. l , 11 Opening

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