Southside High School - Southerner Yearbook (Fort Smith, AR)

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LE CERCLE FRANCAIS DU SUD: Bottom Row-Mrs. Whitson lsponsorl, K. Brown, Carroll ltreasurerl, Dooley lvice- presidentl, M. Brown lpresidentl, Starkey lparliamentarianl, Henry lsecretaryl, Beschoner, Randallp Middle Row-Robertson, Swift, Harry, Flatt, Scruggs, Hewett, lA Davis, Jackson, McKinney,' Top Row- Taylor, Harris, O'Neal, Price, Sites, Bradley 1 B. Davis, Swofford, Jaber, Meadville, Nelke. , r icii vw ' , fr ,f -ff ',f . French 'angels' l herald season with song O Petite Ville de Bethle- hem and strains of other Christ- mas songs could be heard throughout the school December 18, when Le Cercle Francais du Sud carolled during the devo- tional period. Led by Angels Linda Dooley, Caroline Henry, and Patsy Robertson, the members of the French club journeyed past various rooms praising the Christ- mas holidays. Le Cercle Francais du Sud 4g3n,,g,p:, .,1 1pMm',f-,, W ,t Christmas spirit reigns as 34lngels'Patsy Robertson and Linda Dooley lead the French club carollers throughout the halls. also attired themselves in colorful costumes to celebrate their annual lVIardi Gras held each spring. The highlight of this event was the crowning of the lVlardi Gras queen to reign over all the festival's activities. The French Club also partici- pated in school spirit activities such as the Rebel Week parade and Beat the Bears poster con- test. ln the latter, members sug- gested that the Rebels Kick 'em in the Derriere. Twirling a wire coathanger served as one of the tasks performed by Jan Jackson during the initiation ceremonies in September at Creekmore Park. Le Cercle Francais du Sud 109

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Spanish SelI one egg was the com- mand given by members of Los Rebeldes to their initiates during the Spanish club's annual initia- tion ceremonies in October at Julie Grettum's house. The members-to-be were instructed to form groups of two and go throughout the neighbor- hood to ask residents for one egg. After obtaining the egg, the initiates went to another house to sell the egg for a quarter. The second activity of the 108 Los Rebeldes Eggs were the object as Julie Grettum, Eugene Nelson, and Lisa McLachlan went on a scavenger hunt to becomenmembers of Los Rebeldes during the annual initiation in October. Egg sale tops club initiation Spanish club initiation was a scavenger hunt. The initiates were divided into teams and were in- structed to find various items such as worms, spools, and 1969 pennies. Other activities of Los Rebeldes included a Christmas party on December 12, at the Pizza Hut as well as the annual Fiesta which was held in the spring. The club also constructed floats for both the Rebel Week and Christmas parades. :if fi' M iii LOS REBELDES: Bottom Row-Laffoon, Hardin, Nobles lreporterlf Strauser lpresiden tl,' Jaoobs l vice presidently Den ty lsecretarylf Lawson, M. Choate, Loux,' Second Row- Davis, Spahn, Henry, Nelson, Morris, Laughlin, Broadwater m l McLachlan, Donoho, Grettum. Third Row- Favell, Tuc- ker, Chambers, K ratz, Kramer, Mitchell, Price, Higginbo- tham, Nelke,' Top Row Sanders, Louder- milk, Chappell, Lloyd, Baker, Gilham, P. Choate, Skokos.

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Reviewing lVlrs. Bumpas S English students for an exam was Brenda Snitker s job on Teacher Appreciation Day FTA provides appreciation for faculty Becoming teachers for a day , members of the Future Teachers of America took over classes on Teacher Appreciation Day, November 3. The annual event was spon- sored this year by the FTA and the Student Council. The two groups furnished student teachers and hostesses and also paid all the bills covering the cost of the coffee and luncheon. The FTA provided invitations and favors. ln December, one of the main highlights was the annual FTA Christmas party. Candy, cookies, and soft drinks were provided by the members. As a climax to the party, members presented lVlrs. Katherine lVlc- Lane, the club's sponsor, with a Christmas gift. Candy and cookies became the main attraction for Janet Sherman and other FTA members at their annual Christmas party. 110 FTA FTA: Bottom R0w-Beema,,' Cutting, Jacobi, Bmckman, Coleman, Meadville Harry Robinson Tucker Chambers Kratz lsecretaryl, Snitker lpresidentl, Choate MQWSI 7-homa-91' 'Th d ROW Rlsef Rhvne Peevv f,,fCe.p,esfde,,U, Buchholz ytreasurerj, Sherman' Engiehart Price, Vernon, Files Jacobs Skaggs Top Row Donoho fhfstoffanj, Sfafffngsl- Second Row-Swift, Erwin Baker, Lowrey, Ladd Newton Boyd Henry