Pulaski Academy - Bruin Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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Big brother. P.A. alumnus Chris Krodell, big brother ofsenior Kathryn Krodell, was a popular substitute among students like Mrs. Becky Bailey's ninth grade geometry class. Sweet 16. lulie Moseley receives balloons from a friend on her sixteenth birthday. Sophomores looked forward to to turning 16 so that they could cruise legally. Opening Don't panic! These colorful buttons which were handed out to Bruin fans by Maureen Gaston became the battle cry for the basketball team. Maureen often came to the games to take pictures. pled piper. Seventh grader Gina Gibson performs 'Jingle Bell Rock' with the senior band at the Christmas program, which was held just prior to the dismissal of school for a two-week vacation. 2 is 6 2 t R NX X

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M 52,453-. t a glance we were the rich kids' school in Pleasant Valley. But at a closer look P.A. had class. We weren't like all the rest. We were the place that put every student's birthday on the calendar. We were the people that knew everyone's name. We were the one-story brick building with a tin roof and orange, yellow and blue lockers instead of brown ones. We were the small pond where everyone was a big fish. We were quality, not quantity. Opening

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N9 6146-.J l l ut what was so great about being private? It meant more than small and expensive. Private meant having a gym that also functioned as a cafeteria and a fine arts auditorium. Private meant always finding a Seat at pep assemblies but never at home games. It meant eating lunch with the entire senior high. Private meant homemade artwork decorating the halls. Private meant having Mom or a brother as a substitute teacher. It meant togetherness, especially in the halls between classes. Private meant Pulaski Academy. Private meant First Class. Opening'