Pleasant Grove High School - Grove Yearbook (Texarkana, TX)

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Octagon President sharon 'runs and .Yice-Presidents. Chad .Dodson present Scott McCloud wlthtaiplaque of appreciation for his work with the Pleasant Grove Octagon Club. Mr. McCloud has worked with the club on ebehalffgeqf the Noon Optimist Club of Texarkana. 4? nnt i 4 ,.,g.gi f . -'liiiw 'E .- x ., ' .TFL vw ,Q .ggi ' VW -ya . Q .6351 sp h 'r funn G, --J' Wheredoes the S 0? Students work to raise funds forfumifavors, and fiche very clubhas parties. Where does the Lttn money for all the pizza and cokes come from? Fund Raisers. Many clubs raise money to get together and have fun, while otherclubs raise rnoneyito donate to charities and otherforganiza- tions. - . Probably. .the best gg y known money-makeiifli is C theft: siiii Keyettes' Sadie Hawkins' dance. C This dance is one of the most popular of tl7gegyear..1Yloney from thisfilance isifput intoithe club's fund. The Key Club sponsored a breakfast with the Kiwanis Club. The money raised was used by the Kiwanis to help other clubs and to provide scholarships for Key Club members. A part of the money was donated to the Key Club. Smaller fund raisers included the sale ofsausage by the National Honor Society and athletic bags by the Octagon Club. Each donated to the purchase of a Christmas tree for the high school. Money also went towards a microfiche machine for the Me- dia Center. Fund Raisers 151

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Lean on us Clubs give a helping hand to community and sch ool. ome clubs are not 'just for fun. These are the clubs that dedicate them- selves to helping others. The Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes and Students en- courages closeness among itf members. I like being around people who all have the same common interests, said Tri- cia Foursha. fi' The FCA brought out the talents of its members by hav- ing them sing or speak at meetings. It was a real honor to sing about something l be- lieve in, said Jared Jones. Another organization, the Octagon Club, devoted itself to public service. 'Helping the community makes me feel im- portant, said Robert Stahl. 1 like being useful. Members of the Octagon Club were useful during Christmas as they sold Christmas trees for the Noon Optimist. A g The Keyettes and the Key Club leam leadership, respon- sibilities, and dedication. The 'Tif- rganizations Keyettes donated canned foods to needy families and donated con- crete benches to the school. Many of the Salvation Army bell-ringers on street corners at Christmas were Key Club mem- bers. The Key Club also worked with the Kiwanis Club in sponsor- ing a breakfast to raise money. Closer to home, the Student Council listened to the ideas ofthe student body and tried to voice ev- eryone's opinion. The Student Council also sponsored theme days to focus on problems among high-school students. The Great American Smoke- out and Alcohol Awareness Week were very successful in helping students. 'Helping others is what it's all about! said SC secretary Ann Thomas. Student Council member, Gregg Knaupe, checks for worn tread on a tire in the high school parking lot. The Stu- dent Council sponsored a Safety Check for their safety requirements. The Key Club publicized the Texarkana Air Show which was enjoyed by many Pleasant Grove students. Kenneth Rippe- toe, his father, and Brandon Bowline learned more about planes at the Air Show. Page Sponsor: HUMCO LABORATORY Go Hawksl