Parkview High School - Spirit Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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Her royal hlghness. Wyndell Hunt escorts Jeanie Hunt on her final walk in front of the student body, as Patriots Remember a Spirited Decade. And the queen ls. Parkview kindergarten students Lakeisha Brown and Clarence Finley assist Principal Leonard Spitzer in crowning the 1979 Homecoming queen at the half-time of the Central game. lt's me!! Jeanie Hunt lets outa squeal of excitement as she is named Parkview's ninth Homecoming queen. Jeanie was selected by the student body after being nominated by the football team. Lorrie Burch 'ring Cale Seah! Maid Senior- Mild 20-Student Life if , .A -z. Piper Denton Angie Faulkner Shells Richardson Gln: 'harley Senlor Mnld Senior Maid Senlor Mold Senlor Maid

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I Pats prep Joe Cool. Scott Stanley wears shades to help the Patriots outshine the Tigers. Patriots Outshine the Tigers was the theme for Wednesday during Spirit for parade omecoming came in early November, catching the student ,body by surprise. All of a sudden it was the Sunday before Homecoming week, and the sounds of frantic Patriots putting finishing touches on class halls filled the air. Throughout the week Student Council sponsored activities ranging from Tie Up the Tigers day, on which all Patriots wore ties, to the traditional Colors Day on Friday. Surrounded by students running around in backward clothing to Push the Tigers back and decorated hallways, it was nearly impossible to avoid the Homecoming spirit. Aside from the Student Council activities, many Patriots spent a busy week working on club Homecoming floats or decorated cars for Friday night's parade. During the parade I got to ride on Week. the Band float. The only thing I could think about was how cold I was, ' ' said Jana Jacobson, senior. The suspense mounted on Friday during the Homecoming assembly, during which court members were presented to the student body. Later that afternoon the cheerleaders conducted a good old fashioned pep assembly in the Sym- Despite the cold of Friday evening, Patriots just couldn't keep away from the game. I went because I was in a float, and I really wanted to find out who was . E queen, said Carol Robertson, senior. r is , It was hard to dredge up much spirit after all the energy the entire school put out for the Hall game, but like always, Patriots came through with flying red, white and blue colors. , . --a , .W . ,Sf 'gift . fri IX- we O Of 0 Cr !'L?L Sf ,vi if l Animal abuse. Precariously balanced on a ladder, Seniors won the hall decoration contest with the Get up late? Melissa Ramey tries to confuse Brett Trammell does dirty work on the junior hall. theme Patriots on a Tiger Hunt. her teachers by wearing her clothes backward on Knock the Tigers Backward day. Homecoming- 19

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so o 60 een is oro ed Patriots tilled Quigley Stadium on Friday evening. While the activities started with the pre- game Homecoming parade, for most Patriots the fun was just beginning. For football player Kris Fischer, however, there was nothing but a hard game to think about. 'tRight after school we have to start psyching ourselves up for the game, said Fischer. We aren't that aware of the fans during the game, but they sure make you feel good before and after. At half-time, the Patriots were trailing the Central Tigers, but the show went on. Winners of the float competition were announced with FBLA taking grand prize. In the decorated car competition, Spanish Club came in first. And to no one's surprise, the seniors, as usual, won the hall decoration contest. The big moment finally arrived and the stands grew quiet as the Homecoming royalty was presented for the last time. Members were Jackie Hunter, escorted by DeCondi Tippetg Lauren McKnight, Wash away the Tigers. With the theme Cheer the Tigers Away, cheerleaders Marti Watson, Lora Pittman, Gretchen Gray and others place second in the Homecoming float competition. escorted by David Popeg Daniece Boyle, escorted by Anthony Webbg Yvonne Bryant, escorted by Willie Sparks, Sheila James, escorted by Dwayne Cotton, Janet McDowell, escorted by Jody Teeter. Also, Lori Burch, escorted by Roy Burkes, Tina Cole, escorted by Michael Banksg Piper Denton, escorted by Alan Miller, Angie Faulkner, escorted by Mike McKinnis, Sheila Richardson, escorted by Paul Schwarz: Gina Turley, escorted by Joel Sazamag Jeanie Hunt, escorted by Wyndell Hunt. As the queen's name was announced shouts of joy and surprise filled the air. Principal Leonard Spitzer, with the help of LeKisha Brown and Clarence Finley, crowned Jeanie the 1979 Homecoming queen. Half-time was over and the game resumed. As was predicted, the Patriots lost, 13-3. I was really glad I made Homecoming court, said Angie. It's an experience I'll never forget, but I wish we could have won. Most Patriots felt the same way as they wondered why the Homecoming game had to be scheduled against the top-ranked team in the state. Cf XL l fp Curtains for the Tigers. Riding the Parkview Players float, which placed third in float competition, Leanne Davis wished the Patriots well. Danlee Boyle Yvonne Bryllli Sheila J amea Janet McDowell Jackie Hunter Lauren McKnight Junior Maid Jllnlvl' Mild Junior Mald J lmlor Maid Sophomore Maid Sophomore Maid Homecoming 21