Pine Bluff High School - Zebra Yearbook (Pine Bluff, AR)

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1972-1973 Senior Class Officers Rayfus Buckner Vice-President Joe Clement President Ann Raley Secretary-T reasurer Senior Class Officers Strive for a Great Year Leading the Senior Class this year were President Joe Clement. Vice-President Rayfus Buckner, and Secretary-Treasurer Ann Raley. The election of Senior Class Officers underwent a change this year. Contrary to past years, students wishing to run for office picked up a petition which was to be signed by twenty-five fellow classmates. This allowed only those who sincerely wanted the office to run. After office approval, those selected to run were: President — Doug Boling. Reginald Campbell. Joe Clement, and Dave McFadden; Vice-President — Rayfus Buckner. Wesley Lites, Susanne Tortorich, and Jimmie Williams; Secretary-Treasurer — Sherry Glover, Debbie Olloway, Brenda Parks, and Ann Raley. On September 20, 1972, all of the candidates gave a one-minute speech; then the Seniors returned to their classrooms to vote. The new officers and their sponsors immediately began plans for the Homecoming activities. They appointed all of the committees and teacher sponsors for each one. The committees were coronation, assembly, reception, invitations, and dance. With careful planning and hard work by the officers and fellow seniors, as in past years. Homecoming was a success and promoted school spirit. Soon after Homecoming, plans for the 1973 Senior Prom began.

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Andy Bryant — President David Lupo — Vice- Ellen Nichol — Treasurer president Laura Brannon — Secretary Student Council Meets Problems Head-on The 1972-73 Student Council had one of its busiest years ever. The Student Council meetings were held every Tuesday morning before school under the able leadership of four officers and a teacher sponsor. Andy Bryant served as president; David Lupo. vice-president: Laura Brannon, secretary; and Ellen Nichol, treasurer. Mrs. Raybella Settle was the new teacher sponsor. Pine Bluff High School had the first Student Council in Arkansas. To com- memorate this fact there was a special assembly on Student Government Day to officially install this year’s Student Council Representatives. Lt. Governor Riley was the guest speaker. The Student Council organized many activities to promote school spirit. A mock funeral and bonfire were held on October 19, during Homecoming week. A hayride, dance, teacher appreciation day, and a cleanup campaign were sponsored by the Student Council. The Student Council also compiled the Student Directory. The four officers along with the sponsor attended the Student Council Workshop at Conway this past summer on August 6-11. Andy Bryant, Laura Brannon, and Mrs. Settle along with Yves Eusen attended the Southern Association of Student Councils in South Carolina October 25-29. This year’s Student Council proved that a large school with a large variety of people can function as a unit. f 24

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Belinda Redus — vice-president Dorothy Johnson — secretary Junior Class Prepares for Senior Year The Class officers were elected by the Junior Class during their first class meeting. Barbara Ann Owen was elected president, Belinda Redus, vice-president, and Dorothy Johnson, secretary. These officers planned fundraising projects and conducted Junior Class activities this year. The sponsors of the Junior Class this year were Mrs. Settle, the head sponsor: Mrs. Chandler. Mrs. Whatley, Mr. Brenke, Mr. Hall, and Mrs. Robertson. You’ve got to be kidding. Barbara Ann Owen — president