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

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Students say ' 'Leisure Rules ' ' Paige Pinkner gives up after a hot after- noon of tennis. ff Precious, a water color by Bethany Goff won lst at the 4 States Fair. Students who weren't involved in actual orga- nized activities spent their time with personal hobbies and past times. Many stu- dents enjoyed the arts, such as writing and paint- ing. Others ex- hausted them- selves by going to aerobic clas- ses. exercising, or playing sports. Hobbies weren't always relaxing, they were plain hard work. 20 Student Life On Stage Leslie Hall rambles on about the beauty of l1arold's Hideaway as Bethany Goff fiirts with her stage husband, Jeff Wil- son. Winding up Lyndale Holloway winds up for the pitch while he plays softball for the First Bap- tist Church of Texarkana. H' 3, 4' ,f. '.,. H g-. M W ' ., .. - s .- X --..t. 'jg , ' -N . . Ni- 1 'Y X- '. serv it ,'f, F - Q ...T V-, -5 Q. . :sg .sem .4 , f.. .p s. Q .39 - .Qt-,:.,gg'.,g: r Q lffdgk .x , -I ' .- 4-2.-. 'ig i-S, 5 J ' ' . ' .Q - A' .s -' Q' i 3 N Q A, A arp, .xg-.-,. ',,5fg5?:iN,4 . fl. . ,A Ti . i - it .. , - ,M , . t .K ..N '- ,K . .,,,, La R p 'A . ' . wav- 411.454--6 .-. A --- - sig .... ai... - Q. 4- , 15.-G a Q I 1' Q. ness.-' Q- V Q.-Q. - l. H -, But I do have a reservation says Kim Gilkey as Lucy Bell to Mrs. Har- old, Melissa Moore, in A hospitable Lit- tle Murder, a play written and directed by Ann Thomas.

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r.,,,,m if Sweat poured and muscles bulged as aerobics and jogging made Hot Bodies hen school time ends the bell rings, and the clock kicks in on stu- dent time. Of course a few of their spare minutes were used on homework, but many students felt at least some of that time should be spent working to get or stay in shape. This was the attitude many people had toward ex- From walleyball to weight lifting, many students found various things to do as an outlet for their energy. Of course, people still enjoyed walking, biking, and jogging as pastimes to stay in shape. But now with the health clubs more and more popu- lar among teenagers and adults because of the diver- sity of things they offer, because it's similar to dance, and it's not as bor- ing as other ways to exer- cise, said Tonya Martin. Although most people exercised to be physically fit, there were those who had ulterior motives. I practice tennis just about every day so I can be the best, said Craig Blankenship. AH0r'Il4 ercise. They no longer relied on school sports as the only way to get their exercise. Since school athletics keeps me in pretty good shape during the school year, said Dosha Hall, I mainly exercise on my own in the summer. So to stay in shape, I water ski and swim a lot. Building muscles as well as strength, E. J. Pate and Paul Oubre work out as Keith Wood and Walter Stanley take a break. many students headed to the Texarkana Athletic Club and Nautilus. For most ofthe guys, lift- ing weights seemed to be the most common workout. I lift weights at least three times a week to help me get stronger and faster, said Paul Oubre. For the girls, however, most seemed to like aerob- ics best. HI go to aerobics about four times a week. I enjoy it Rebecca Sims also put in her hours on the golf course. I play a lot so that I will get better and do well in toumamentsf' she said. But, according to Jeny Moody, the reason he lifts weights, bicycles, jumps rope and plays softball is so I can stay in shape and look good for the girls. - Lacie Chambers Club to w0rk John Slmp- Toning up, Nicole Akin, Stacey Hal- p to the Ath- ley and Leigh Ann Fincher wann up on weights and before starting heavy duty aerobics I ,W Cyl' Practicing for an upcoming touma- ment, Jason Cobb concentrates on the racquetball as he gets ready to racquetball. in their Wednesday night class. hit a winner. Exercise 19

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..f ' - '7' fx With no time to spare, students found ways of Staying X X hew! What a day! Most students felt this way when the school day was over. As soon as the last bell rang, students flew out to their cars, jumped in, and screeched away. You'd think these hardworking students were going home to relax and rest up for the next day, but that wasn't so. Many students gave up their aitemoons to do things most tired students wouldn't dream of doing. Those stu- dents who were interested in athletics were often found at softball or soccer fields until sunset. Lyndale Holloway spent his free time at First Bap- tist Church practicing softball and having fun. He said, Softball keeps me active dur- ing off-season at school and there's no pressure. Play ball Busy Dance classes also re- quired some athletic ability. lt takes a lot of energy to dance after a rough day of school. l love dancing, because it helps me take my mind off the obli- gations I have at school, said Stephanie Forand. Spencer Gray felt the same way about obligations. He and several other students spent their afternoons on stage. Being in the play keeps me from having to mow the yard, he said. Other talented students stayed away from home by go- ing to church choir. l like find- ing out how well l can sing by practicing, said Bethany Goff. No matter what students did after school, they always found a way to get out of their chores or doing their home- work. In the News Bill Stones takes his eye off the ball The Ark-La-Tex News interviews while Tim Geary and other teammates Gregg Knaupe, student council look on. Softball took up time for many member, about his feelings toward Stlldellts. the new high school. Sing Kevin Howren, Stephanie Gordon, Me- linda Birge, and Holly Christian display their talents by singing in the First Bap- tist Church youth ensemble. Sponsor: The Trophy Shop Staying BLlSy 21 2501 Texas Blvd