Pulaski Academy - Bruin Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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H our score... Stephen Niswanger, Student Council President, addresses the student body at the first assembly of the year. roadway bound. Stephen Niswanger, Anna Pike, Buffy Forsythe, Kristen Hooper, and Mrs. Barbara Stafford display their acting talents in a skit. MW.. .,.W..-.www -. fir. Student Qouncil L: . '1 ., gi 437 kk X X' rg larva, Jr. High Student Council: ffrnnt rowj Amy Martin tpresidentj. Robyn Shirey fvice-presidentl, Jibbie Tucker fsecretaryl. Sam Roemer ftreasurerj. frow 23 Lea Brister, Marcie Lewis. Kristi Phelan, Bo Dunlap, Meredith Martin, Tiffany Shirey.1row 35 Michael Holthoff. Ashley Whisenhunt. Mary Katherine Jett, Sandy Hooper, Jack Mulhollan. Kelley Langston. Sir. Student Qouncil 41 -t ' Q, ,wr Quo, xi R' Ik .f Sr. Student Councll: Grunt YOW, Stephen Niswanger fprcsidentj, Kris Gillian fvice-presidentl, Kelly Hyde fseeretafyl. LCS Lewis Ctreasurerj, lrow Zj Lynne Bryant, Allison Holthoff, Rachel White, Anna Pike, Wesley Massey, Mrs. Barbara Stafford fsponsorj. frow 31 Stephanie Kremer. Rachel Roberts, Meg Holmes, KK Bennett. Susan Niswanger. Kristen Hooper. frow 43 Tiffany Forsythe. Kate Lanford, Jason Matt, Brett Davis, Marley Meyer, Buffy Forsythe, Clulu ll. 7

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good government Not everyone can be in Student Council. Not everyone wants to be in Student Council. But that's too bad because this year's Jr. and Sr. High Student Councils were more productive, more interesting, more involved, and more fun than ever before at Pulaski Academy. Lynne Bryant said, I've been in Student Council before, but this year you could really notice the new enthusiasm. Activities of the Student Councils ranged from service projects to assemblies to imaginative endeavors. There were annual and traditional activities like Homecoming Dances and Car Washes. The Sr. High Student Council washed a record 300 cars in one day, enjoyed some tanning land burningj rays, and had an incredible time. Jason Matt stated, Everyone had a great time and we still got the job done. As far as assemblies go, the Jr. and Sr. High Student Councils and the Social Studies Department held one of the most exciting political rallies of the entire Election '86. In a mock election for the junior and senior high, Tommy Robinson and Keith Hamaker went at each others throats during their campaign speeches. The Senior Student Council continued its Distinguished Lecture Series with style. Pat Hurley opened up the year with a stand-up comedy routine that also taught important lessons. Later, in con- junction with other area high schools, the council brought in Mark Sharenbroich. He made us laugh at ourselves and accept ourselves for who Student Life we are. Wesley Massey said, Mark held my attention for a solid three hours, I never got bored, and I laughed through the whole program. I would go see him again in a minute. Did you notice the ceiling? The old and damaged ceiling tiles were changed before the school year started by devoted and hard-working Sr. Student Council members. The money earned was even invested in benches and a bulletin board for the hallways. What a school service project! Stephen Niswanger, president of Student Council, remarked, I still have fiberglass from the ceiling insulation imbedded in my skin. The Jr. and Sr. High Councils, along with other clubs at school, collected food and clothing for the needy. This aptly covered the community service project. And of course there were the Sr. High Student Polls, asking questions about irrelevant and interesting trivia, and the wacky, far-out lunch activities, such as the Pillow Fight. Brett Davis quipped, I loved knocking the crud out of people with pillows. And who said student council wasn't creative? The Sr. High Council also managed to buy some of its- own sound equipment and provide music for a large majority of the dances held at school. And who said student council wasn't efficient? Yes, only the few, the lucky, and the proud were members of council, but their excitement helped include everyone, and this helped create a sense of pride and spirit at one of the most unique schools anywhere- Pulaski Academy. NJ Greetings. Amy Martin, Junior High Student Council President, welcomes new students at the new student orientation. ri ' r NO h my gosh! Robyn Shirey happily participates in the fun and games during the new student orientation.

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The Y-teens at P.A. have been more active than in past years. They have launched numerous service projects as well as participating in many other activities. One of the most talked about dances was the Sadie Hawkins Dance. It usually takes place in late September on a Saturday night. The girls invite the boys and then usually take their dates to dinner before the dance. The Y-teen attendance at this dance is higher than any other Y-teen event. I had a great time. It gets more fun every year, commented Karla Perkins, president of Y-teens. Along with Sadie Hawkins there are annual Christmas and Valentines dances. Like the Sadie Hawkins Dance, the roles are reversed-the girls ask the guys. Many Y-teen members volunteered to work in the concession stand at the junior high games. This gave the mothers a chance to watch the games, and it was 1 8 Student Life ailing all Y-teens fun! said Shannon Hernandez. There were many city-wide events in which the Y-teens participated. Powder Puff was one of the most attended events, however, only senior high Y-teens may partici- pate. P.A. won their first against Parkview. Then they played St. Mary's in the finals and lost. They got second place overall and first place in spirit. I was proud that the girls made it to the finals, replied Stephen Niswanger, the girls' coach. The Sr. Y-teens had a hayride at the house of Shannon Hernandez. Despite the rain and fog, the hayride was held anyway. Many girls had painted sweatshirts that revealed the hayrides' theme- Mugging in the Hay . The girls brought dates and had a caravan to Shannon's house from the school. The trip to Shannon's was especially interesting because Kris Gillian's windshield wipers went out while it was raining, said Lynne Bryant. The Jr. Y-teens partici- pated in all of the city-wide events except Powder Puff. The Jr. Y-teens had their membership party at Robyn Shirey's house. There were lots of food and lots of girls. We had one of the largest junior high clubs in the city, stated Robyn Shirey, president of Jr. Y-teens. In addition to having fun, the Y-teens had a service project each month. The Jr. Y-teens put cookies in the Teacher's Lounge on the first day of school, and the Sr. Y- teens put apples on the upper school teachers' desks. Y-teens is a good, Christian organization. The girls are always involved with the events throughout the year. It was more than just a group of girls having fun- it was a way of meeting people and developing friendships that can last a lifetime. Am I going too fast? Coach Stephen Niswanger explains the plays to the Powerpuff team. Attention all Y-Teens. President Where's the rest of my leg? Robyn Shirey catches alltheJr.Y- Lynne Bryant, senior, runs with Teens' attention at the the ball to try and score against membership party. Parkview.