Pulaski Academy - Bruin Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

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kyin' for the 'b0und. Senior Richard lock! Senior Douglas Braswell attempts Smith pulls down a rebound in the Bruins' to block a shot against Poyen. victory over the C.A.C. Mustangs. Senior Boys Basketball: Qfront rowj Jason Walton. Kevin Leavitt. Bryan Dunlap, frow lj Randy DeWcse, Jason Matt, Ragan Hernandez, Richard Smith. Douglas Braswell, Boone Atkins, Qmw Jj Gary Shoptaw lcoachl. Les Lewis. Aaron Maune. Chris Jones, Jason Neal. Jay Porter. Mark Smith lcoachl. 5 6 Spam

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-. .si 2- asv.,-,.: ,, ' .,.: ,.:, Q .gs fi..-1, . -,si Wgg, 3 595-fi.. Bruins take the gold The 1987 Basketball Homecoming was an occasion to remember. The students felt anxiety as the weather reporters predicted a 90fZp chance of snow for the night of the big game, Bruin victory, 65-53. The Coronation was held at halftime of the boys' game. The sophomore maids were Michelle Crawford and Denise Millsg the junior class was represented by My last homecoming at PA was defnilely the best. Rachel Redman however, all that occured was a faint drizzle of rain. The homecoming festivities began with dress up days such as pajama day when students could be seen in bathrobes and long johns, and crazy day when florescent suspenders, buttons and brightly colored bandanas were the norm. The theme of the week was Bruin Olympics. The halls were decked out in red, white, and blue. There was anything from soccer and basketball decora- tions hanging from the ceiling to racing lanes going down the carpet in the halls. The pep rally sparked .up when the cheer- leaders ran out onto the floor carrying the Olympic torch. The Pulaski Academy Bruins played the Bauxite Miners in an exciting game that ended in a Crowd pleaser. Bruin fans and members of the senior high basketball team intently watch the Homecoming game. Rachel White and Tacy Sundell. The senior class selected Anne Wright and Wesley Massey, Cathy Shell was crowned homecoming queen. Following the game, the Student Council sponsored a dance beginning at 10 p.m. which lasted until 12:30 a.m. Chance Hoag and Brett Davis made their debut as disc jockeys using the school's own sound system provided by the Senior High Student Council. The 1987 Basketball Homecoming was probably summed up in a quote from senior cheerleader Marley Meyer, It was the most fun and exciting basketball homecoming we've ever had! 'TEE Trying out the track. Seniors Kim Connor and Michelle Smith run through the hall on homecoming day, Homecoming 5 5

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Winning season for Bruin The senior Bruins had two goals in mind for this year. They were to win 20 games and to beat C.A.C. twice on the year. Although they won 19 games, they defeated CAC the two times they played them. They started off the season won their first tournament ofthe year because of a voiceful and noisy coach. The game was called after he received three technicals and wouldn't leave the gym. However, the Bruins were ahead by a score of 29-22. Conference play opened up for road trip to Hazen and defeated the Hornets by a score of 50-43. Senior Les Lewis led the team with 17 points. The Bruins returned from Poyen with another victory, 55- 40. Senior Les Lewis led the scorers again with 14. The late six doughnu pretty bad during ts before the P0 yen game. I was feeling the game! Jason Matt with the annual Harmony Grove game. They defeated the Cardinals, who have never defeated a Pulaski Academy boys' team, by a score of 53-50. The Bruins suffered their first loss to a fired up Mayfolwer team. However, the Bruins were ahead of the Eagles three out of the four quarters. Harmony Grove felt like they wanted some more of the overpowering Bruins. Again they fell 56-36. The Bruins defeated Glen Rose 51-41. Jason Neal, junior, led the way with 21 points. The next week Glen Rose showed up in the P.A. gym and suffered a more excruciating loss by a score of 58- 36. Carthage, one of the more dominant class B schools, was overcome by a rudy Bruin team by a score of 47-27. Senior Douglas Braswell had 28 out of the 47 points. Harmony Grove didn't seem to get the picture the first two times so they came back again. The Bruins upset them once again by a score of 53-41. Chris Jones, junior, was high scorer with 18 points. Poyen was the next victim of the senior Bruins. The Indians were killed by a core of 59-46. The Bruins Take it to the hole! Senior Les Lewis takes the ball to the hole against Bauxite in the homecoming game. the Bruins with a road trip to Des Arc. The Bruins defeated them 49-46. The DeVall's Bluff game capped off the first half of the season. The bruins suffered a loss by a score of 70-56, but DeVall's Bluff was ranked number Zin the state. The Bruins were 9-2 at the middle of the season. The second half of the season started off with a loss to Hazen by 55-53. In the next game the Bruins made up for the loss by beating the Deaf School Leopards. They won by a score of 66-34. Junior Jason Neal led the scoring with 14. The Bruins then hosted Harding in the P.A. gym and lost 58-45. Des Arc felt that they still had a chance but got beat once again by the Bruins 61-54. Chris Jones led the team with 20 points. The road trip to DeVall's Bluff was almost a great victory for the Bruins. The Bruins fell the the Scrappers, but they were tied with the number 1 team in the state at the end of third quarter. The final score was 62-53. Chris Jones and Douglas Braswell led with 14 points and Brent Trammel, senior, added ll. One of the high lights of the season was the game with the C.A.C. ponies. The Bruins defeated the Mustangs 61-60. The game went into 3 overtimes, and the Bruins ended up on top. Junior Chris Jones led the team with 16 points. The Bruins took a School for the Deaf came to the P.A. gym and went home with a loss of 73-55. Junior Chris Jones had 15 points and Brent Trammel, senior, had 14. When the Bruins played Harding again, they suffered a disappointing loss by a score of 76-56. The second game with C.A.C. proved the Bruins had more talent because they defeated the Mustangs 64-50. lt was great to beat them bad this time. The last game was too close! commented Jason Matt, senior. Homecoming saw the Bruins take on the Miners of Bauxite. The Bruins sported an all-senior starting line-up. The seniors took care of business with Les Lewis scoring 18 points to beat the Miners 65-53. The Bruins then traveled to Harding for the District Tournament. After a first round bye, the Bruins took on Des Arc in the second round. The Bruins were losing the whole game, sometimes by 25 points. They ran offa 32-9 scoring spree, but it wasn't enough, losing 60-57. Finishing at 19-8, the Bruins did not accomplish their goal of winning 20 games. However, this year's squad was not expected to do as well as they did. Congratulations are in order for the whole team. Bruisefhail 57