Wilbur D Mills High School - Comet Yearbook (Little Rock, AR)

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1988 volume:

i l r j fm Pieoivg if r Togefher Inside 4 Student Life ...... 4-25 Mini-Mag ....... 96-115 ' The big picture of' life ' Puzzle pieces outside the classroom and trivial tidbits 1 Sports .... A ......... 24-49 People .... 114-195 I A piece of the action - Fonningva group and 1 A Go Comets!! Sorting it out Academics ...... 50-85 Ads ............. 194-255 Solving the puzzle of Adding it up - community making the grade support and senior pride Organizations..'.84-95 Index .......... 256-245 Coming together as Making connections between 1 small parts of the whole names and faces in I i i I i i i u 4 E in '1!KfFL,D. TWQHUL, Mimi iw I QL ' 40 ILHOLJ Lggw Ckwumk QSLCQQL - 5 WEN qw MQLMQ C1 Cgoook Agxuwwmh, CUXOL 5 'LL All mmf qw- AQLLQU , jqodaamu W? ffigjuQ5Lf NWT- VVHUQV, - ,T rfomffy Qfwndkvyef 'Rauma 'The' fecrfku-y mc W1 fvfwmof. DUWIC bmw! 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At first, I really didn't like the idea of so many different schools coming here, but I like it now. l'm glad they are here. But more importantly, l'm glad l'm here, Monica johnson said. The changes promised to make this year enjoyable, and if not enjoyable, at least interesting. This year has been a change for the better because l've had a chance to meet so many new people, Ryan McMurray said. Slowly the pieces came together to form a fantastic year at Mills. 2 Opening Performing at sunset during march- ing competition, Ginger Costley con- centrates as she plays her flute. The band received a superior rating. Dressed for the occasion,Tara Parrish is escorted by Dexter Bunting in the Football Homecoming Court. Opening The Big Picture Co-Editor At first nothing much exists in life outside of toys, Barbie dolls, and Sesame Street. When the years begin to roll on by students finally discover the necessities of life: rock music and dad's car. The good things in life are not the only things that exist on Earth. There is one thing that unites every teenager to one another: School. This school year has been trying for both the students and faculty. Students from many different schools have come together to make up Mills. At first I didn't like it. That was because I didn't know anyone. After I started making friends it started getting fun. Now I like it as well as my old school, Melissa Yarberry said. Many different people and many weird things make up a school, but once all these things get together in their right places they are brought together as one. They make one big picture of the life at Mills. 4 Student Life ,,.,-'vw ff , , , . K Y K -W X g1, Q,.W:, ,,:ij, -,Qg.,..'agA,Q:+,l1 vi 4 P ,gym ,wp . , ,V-fi ki , ,My Summer Experiences A lifetime of memories almost too much for words L 4 Barry Ed lor I can't believe you would spend your sum- mer doing school work! It wasn't really like school at all. But didn't you have morning classes and cur- fews? Yeah, but if you only knew I guess you had to be there! Some people found it surprising that students wanted to spend precious summer days in an educa- tional environment. This summer students attend- ed three educational pro- grams: Arkansas Boy's State, Arkansas Ciirl's State, and Arkansas Governor's School. Boy's State and Ciirl's State were week-long programs sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary to provide stu- dents with first-hand ex- perience in the political process. Delegates were divided into two political parties, and each lived in an imagi- nary city. Elections were held on the city, county, and state levels. The week culminated with the elect- ed state officials presiding at the capitol for a day. It felt great! While I was sitting in the House, I felt like I was really a state rep- resentative, Knoxie Hall said. Not everyone was as im- pressed with the week. C.irl's State was an honor and a once in a life- time experience - the most horrible experience of my lifeI Karen Shu- maker said. Ciirl's State delegates were Lisa Berry, Caroline Breashears, Gobrielle Fair, and Shelaine Moses. Treva Peyton, Karen Shumaker, Nita Simmons, and Kim Williams were also dele- gates. Boy's State delegates were Kevin Coker, Keith Couch, Norman Dunn, and Knoxie Hall. Lang Kirshberger, Rusty Pifer, jason Welch, and Steven Wilson were also dele- gates. Five students chose to spend more than a week in summer studies. Lisa Ber- ry, Caroline Breashears, jennifer jones, Treva Pey- ton, and Nita Simmons at- tended Arkansas Gover- nor's School at Hendrix College. This five and a half week program ex- posed students from across the state to twenti- eth century ideas. AGS is known for its unique discussion ses- sions. The prominent 6 Student Life questions are 'Why?' and 'How do you know?' - not 'You're wrong be- cause I disagree', Caro- line Breashears said. Each AGS student had a major area of study known as Area I. In addition to two area I classes, students had an Area Il class in logic and an Area III class in psy- chology and personal de- velopment. My Area I, Visual Arts, opened new worlds for me. At AGS I was able to create and express freely works that I wouldn't cre- ate normally, Treva Pey- ton said. Despite classes five and a half days a week, the AGS students kept pace with a full calendar of social events. The closeness the 400 students felt with each other and the faculty pro- vided an environment open to entertaining new ideas. 'IAC-S was so different from anywhere else! We all became so close in a short time. I really miss sit- ting in top of the library at night, just talking or listen- ing to music, Jennifer jones said. Memories of these sum- mer activities, new peo- ple, and awful campus food will remain -for bet- ter or worse - for a long time to come. fDuck and Cover!!! J -t I' A . it R tr its , 'L SQL-.Lis ,vas .- .. A, 4- . rp 5 54 I wh- -. L Q' 4-Qi?er t'1 ' 1. ' '- . l g .i 'f'i5Q,'E. i 't5Qi!'1.J ' Q. ' M ' i ' ji m A 1 , fs.-as-.kk , if How much time? Kim Williams savors her few moments of free time at Girl's State and counts the hours until the next break. Having a ball! The Governor's School crew poses for a picture after hosting Mrs. Whitfield for a Saturday afternoon picnic, Suds and Bubbles! Lisa Berry and Nita Simmons admire the mysterious soap bubbles in the fountain at Governor's School. Treva for mayor! Treva Peyton cheers for fellow party members at Girl's State. Treva was elected mayor of her city, Bumpers. Not much atmosphere! Caroline Breashears surveys the stark surround- ing of the dorms at Girl's State. AGS, Girl's State, Boy's State 7 Just a Set of Wheels Cruising Cars Can Mean More in Life Than a Ride Home Keith Wheeler Staff Screeching tires, roar- ing engines, the smell of burnt rubber. A formula one race? ls it the Indy 5002? No, these are just the typical sights and sounds associated with any- where teens have their cars. Cars are more than just a way to get around. They are an important part of life. Cars are a symbol of 8 Student L freedom. It is important to keep them running well so they can serve their pur- pose. Some people leave it up to their parents to take care of their cars. Other students prefer to work on their cars themselves. HI put all new stuff on my engine to try to pre- vent problems, james Fowler said. Cars are essential to many students. Commut- ing to and from school, going on dates, and just cruising around are basic needs of students. Having a car fulfills these needs. Little Rock is too far to ride a bike, Lang Kirsh- berger said. On Geyer Springs, cars are status symbols. Trans Ams, Firebirds, SpOrtSCarS, and other good looking cars are favorites of the cruisers. I like Geyer Springs be- cause I like cars alot. That's where anybody with a nice car or truck goes. I see it as a place to show off what you are proud of. It's kind of like a moving car show, Larry Thompson said. The engines still roar and cars are a big part of life. For necessity, and for fun, cars are much more than just a set of wheels. More than just a set of wheels? A car be- comes a chair as a bunch of the guys re- lax together. Cars often become a cen- terpiece for everything. ife L L .-.-v ..-Q-.. -A......-.x,Y 1 , .2 .4 ' .nn 4,5 Us As-.QQ ff? ' . XV' Eg ' ,f :M JH- f - E, DY lf X . ,,- 1 Special Tribute Nineteen Seniors, Honor Nineteen Years of Teaching Ch d Pifer Org, Editor Hundreds of students crammed into the gym cheering and yelling get- ting the football team fired up for a victory over Pine Bluff. The odds were greatly against us but ev- eryone had that winning feeling in them. The pep assembly was set into motion with a cheer from the cheerlead- ers and, then the ceremo- nies began, as the nine- teen Senior football players escorted the Homecoming maids. Traditionally there isn't a Homecoming Queen, but this year was an excep- tion. Mrs. Clarice High- tower was named Honor- ary Queen in recognition of her nineteen years of love and devotion to Mills. Being named Honor- ary Queen made the years of workingp teaching, heartaches, and happiness that l've had with students spring forth into one hap- py dream: Knowing that I was loved and appreciat- ed, Mrs. Hightower said. As the sun set in the west and the day came to an end the time for the big game arrived and excite- ment filled the air. One by one the fans filed into the dark stadium, due to a Aaron Glass gives Darrel Richards a hi- five after the Comets scored a touch- down, while Brian Heavener looks on- ward at the game. Cindy llope Mrs. Hightower talks to Mr. Barnes after being named Honorary Homecoming Queen, while coach Pip Runyan looks onward at the Homecoming court. 'IO Student Life power shortage that de- layed the game for an hour. After the lights were fixed, the fans began cheering and yelling the team on to victory. The fans play an impor- tant part in the games. The more support that the team receives from the students makes the team play harder, Brian Heav- ner said. As the night came to an end the Comets added a great victory to their rec- ord, with the defeat of Pine Bluff 'IO-6. lt was a great game. I didn't knowifwewere go- ing to be able to win, but the team played a great game and we won, Bryant Steele said. 1 X 3. at-nj r U Y 1 ' 6 4 'xxx 1 N .'l' X 'Fin' 3 f ' ' 1 1 Q- xr 4 f ff mi AI m' 4 ',' QA 'win A'A r FY' T'-,,4E fl .1' yr . WI 1' . K A LL ' Born Too Soonllllll Holidays bring food and rest to students. Holly Brat l Co-Editor Halloween in Septem- ber? Thanksgiving in October? Christmas and New Years in Novem- ber? Holidays don't come at their traditional times anymore, not since stores were invented. Holidays are delivered at least a month premature. You go into the stores in November and they already have Christmas trees out. lt's really pretty but sometimes you get tired of the holidays before they even get here. l think they push it too soon, Jaime Cra- trell said. Even though the stores and press may overdo the holiday seasons, they still hold special places in the hearts of some. They are reasons for families to together. Thanksgiving this year is going to be really special. My brother and his wife are coming in from Florida. l haven't seen them in a while. Thanksgiving could not be any more perfect, get Kristy McCoy said. The Holidays not only bring people together from far away, but they also stimulate the taste buds. lt seems like the only thing I do at holidays is eat. There is just so much food. You can't help yourself, Venita Deadman said. The Holidays culminate after months of prepara- tions, leaving everyone with full stomachs and holiday feeling. These ex- tra things make the days missed from school even more enjoyable. 12 Student Kristy Thomas shows a wondering person the different types of trees and lights. Christmas trees are a big part of the holi- day seasons. Life Brian Linn Marcy Woods eagerly reads her Hallo- ween candy grams. The candy grams were sold and distributed by the junior Cabinet to fund the Junior-Senior Prom. -un. , x-4, P Q X 1' 01 19 .,. Q, L . T 152 5 , fi Q' 8' ff '54-A 1 'N I A x,- , I Catch The Spirit A hundred encouraging cheers come from the crowd. Erik Swafford People Editor The dark, humid gym is silent. Then, a rumble is heard in the distance. A loud roar shatters the si- lence. Hundreds of excit- ed teenagers mob into the gym. Excitement bubbles and it is obvious that a new spirit is born. The spirit lived because the Comets returned to the top. Spirit was a major part ofthe schoolactivities because it generated ex- citement. I think it is important because it shows school pride. lt makes a school look good to others, Sheilaine Moses said. Pep assemblies were the center of spirit and with each pep assembly, the spirit grew. The assemblies triggered a spirit unseen for several years. I love pep assemblies because you can yell and show your support for the team, Shelly Carter said. -i Suvikki Honkkild Some students will do anything in school spirit. These students wave a special flag that attracts many cheers, The football players discuss the last play. The success of the football team was the main reason there was so much spirit. 14 Student Life Among all the Yeah's , Yippie's , and the Go Comets Go's , it's hard to find a definition of spirit. Is it yelling for the team? Whistling? Spitting? Paint- ing your body green and gold? Spirit is a rush of ex- citement you feel when your team makes a touch- down, Gobrielle Fair said. The spirit is important and whether or not it's strong or weak, it will nev- er disappear. The spirit is what this year was all about - coming together as one. Mike Horton Mrs. Hightower, the honorary home- coming queen at this year's homecom- ing assembly strolls down the path with Mr. Barnes. Spirit fills the commons as several bal- The drill team prove that they are one loons are kicked from table to table. of the most important spirit groups as Spirit was everywhere before football they help fill the gym with Cheers and games. applause. Yfwi. 99r1i21'ftaQe'3 as-J Q , -xy.:-, af- r g --,SWB-' an I t s ti' M J f l , V EE. .4 c , iflfgf ti s ' ri 5 t 4 A 1 QQ X Suvikki Honkkila l W 'x I 1 ' - k l 'f-x- ,. , , , .. A, , , I s .. a S' G if E i .e . I I I Y .ga 5. ,, H A ...iv-1-Zan 1 rw B Brian Linn Qi? ' at, NIILLS Stain: i 5 w Mike Horton Mike Horton Mr. Barnes gets into the groove with students at the dance following Mills' exciting and glorious homecoming vic- tory. l Brian Linn Hundreds of green and gold balloons cover the atmosphere as the football team tears into the stadium at the McClellan game. Drill Team member Stacy Bisbee struts to the beat and helps bring spirit into the gym during a pep assembly. Spirit I want to Escape! lt's about time to beam me up, Scottie! K F ll Staff Where's the bus? It should be here any min- ute, it just has to be. No show. lt's still first period but the bus is 45 minutes late. What to do, what to do? Okay, it's second peri- od, l'll give it 5 more min- utes then I'll prepare for the panic stages. lt's third period, now l'm panicked just as my teacher is han- ding out his test ... Excuse me teachers. Please dismiss all students going on the field trip to the bus loading area now. Thank you. Seeing a student who is excited about going to school is seeing someone who is probably going on an all-day field trip. There, are many places to go on a field trip -the arts cen- ter, a play, a bank or spending the day shad- owing a professional. Field trips should be fun but with a school field trip there should be some- thing to be learned. Fieldtrips are really en- joyable for people who want to see what really goes on at a job or a place of business, james jeffer- son said. For teachers there were many things involved in the planning of field trips. Finding the perfect place to go, filling out endless amounts of paper work and finding capable cha- perons were just a few of the experiences these teachers faced. Gaining information outside of the classroom can be beneficial and it shows a student learning doesn't have to be con- fined to the classroom, Mrs. Suedmeyer said. Field trips offered stu- dents a chance to put away the books and get some first-hand experience at what is really going on or just learn something new. l like field trips because you get a chance to get away from school and have fun in the process of learning, Monica john- son said. Field trips broaden the minds of students with background information about things that are im- portant to them but they also are an excellent way of escape. Scott Sprague shadows a professional at the Arkansas Democrat on a journal- ism field trip to gain an understanding of a newspaper. ' an 'I6 Student Life ,r -W4-av f wh-f he fw- lffi if l gy ,, 3553 . -My 1.- 1:15:42 E Kelly Tolefree notices some unusual photo- graphs that seem to interest her during a field trip to the Outreach through Art Studio. Mrs. Wilcox and students view pictures at an art exhibit of Andy Kilgore's work. Many stu- dents were taken on this field trip. 21 lug' MFL. K Scott Sprague While on a field trip, Kelly Tolefree, a On a field trip, Mrs. Wilcox and Karla true animal lover, comes out of the clos- Heffington view Dogs pf War at the et as she demonstrates her love for art exhibit Urbi et Orbl at the Main- adorable dogs. Field 'lrips 'I7 What's Cooking Our senses help us choose what to munch for lunch. Colette Miller Staff The aroma is over- whelming. Steam slowly slipping from the pots in the kitchen. Scents float in the air, finding the most sensitive noses. Then sud- denly the bell rings, telling all that lunch is ready. This happens everyday at school,but notallstudents take this route. They have a choice to buy lunch at school or bring their lunch, most tend to buy the fries and cokes while a select few decide to bring sack lunches. I bring a sack lunch be- cause I'm a health nut and I like to eat nutritious Muncha, buncha, muncha, bunch! Beau Iudkins looks like he's really enjoying that pizza. This is a favorite food of most students at lunch time. foods. I know it's different, but that's how I feel. Lang Kirshberger said. Reasons for students not buying the school plate lunch are quite un- usual, but make a strong point. In elementary school, when you had to eat lunch there you had a lunch tray, and the plate lunches come on the same type of tray. Nobody wants to look like an elementary student. Plus it makes you look like your mother is feeding you. Dean Lewis said. Still some students overlook the elementary syndrome and buy it be- cause it is the best thing served. The basic four food groups are propor- ionately represented. Eating right is essential for everyone, but making yourself do that is differ- CDI. I wanted a variety of foods. Knowing that I was eating right made me feel good about buying the plate lunch. The food is not the best, but it does fulfill the need for a well- balanced meal. Michael Cole said. The battle goes on day after day. The cafeteria's main purpose is to provide nutritional meals for the students. They fulfill their calling, but not many stu- dents participate in that part of the program. The selling of fries and cokes far out number the sell of fruits and plate lunches, but ultimately it is the stu- dent's choice. Boy this stuff sure is good, Mr. Smith looks intent on eating his homemade lunch, in the teacher's lounge. 18 Student Life S, Q. .., n tv K. ,GY . ., 4, , , , , W? 'W E 4 ' www., , f ' 'gigfii ' 'il-...J-1' -wan bw ii' ,fi ,., Y., , X 1 Brian Linn Brian Linn What a mess! Teachers aren't the only ones who don't pick up after them- selves. This really shows a typical day in the teacher's lunch room. Aw, isn't that sweet? Remonica Robie and Tony Rainey always seem to be sharing things, and lunch should be no exception. This isn't half bad! Chance Mitchell thinks as he begins to dip into his plate lunch. Some students enjoy these meals everyday. Food 19 Making Your Way Congested hallways become a major concern. Colette Miller Stat! Congested hallways have been a constant problem faced every day by students at Mills. The bumping and pushing have gotten quite violent at times. Overcrowding is definitely the problem. Question is - what is the solution? Have a traffic system where you have one line walking one way and an- other line walking the oth- er way with a section off to the side for people who want to talk. The punish- ment for disobeying would be small, nothing serious, Mitch Gates said. This situation has always been an annoyance, and 20 Student picking a solution should be so simple. lt's not! Problems that occur are due mostly to people who block lockers, and there- fore delay other students from obtaining the neces- sary books to continue their normal routine. What l hate about the hallways, in between clas- ses, is that there are always a group of guys standing at my locker talking, and they are kinda stubborn, about moving. Especially because my locker is on the bottom, Alvin jack- son said. This is not a one day oc- currence, but happens ev- eryday of every week. Sur- prisingly, the number of people that do this are few, but they bunch to- gether and cause a great many problems for a great many students. l think when students Some students, like Marlen james and Kim Sullivan, are fortunate enough to enjoy a view with which to do their long awaited homework. Life come from their classes they should just go to their locker and get their books. When they get to their class, they can talk to their friends. lf they really want to talk to someone who isn't in their class they could write that person a note, Anita Patrick said. The student body will have to make the final de- cision on what they do, but obviously something must be done. The stu- dents that participate in this activity seem to enjoy it, but being considerate of others is equally impor- tant. Hallways are necessary for our transportation from one class to another, so having the best possible atmosphere there can ac- tually benefit everyone in the end. lag Flwy. A. A ' fwwmf ' ,w,.. ,, . f A M -, ,.,, , ,,....-Nw.. Brian Linn Pushing candy, not drugs, is very popu- lar at our school. Billy Goston gets a cus- tomer as James Byers decided to buy a oar. Tony Frances gets down in the halls, by ihe commons, dancing a full fifteen Tiinute period given to the students by vlr. Barnes. 4 ' V1 Q . 3 1 Bri jackie Smith walks quickly to her locker soon after the bell rings to avoid the masses of people who constantly crowd the halls. Hallways 21 an Linn The Moment Of Truth Low lying clouds or have we been rolled? Mike Hor Surf Many times during one's life, one faces many moments of truth. lt may be that march down the aisle atawedding ceremo- ny. It may be awaiting the decision on whether or not that car loan goes through. lt may be await- ing the outcome of a job application. It may even be awakening on a Saturday or Sunday morning to see whether the entire front yard has been rolled, or in other words, decorated beautifully in long stream- ing laces of toilet paper. Rolling is great, man. Gettin' people back is what it's all about, Kirk Pierce said. Many people find rol- ling a popular pastime. Rolling presents a fun way to kid friends and antago- nize enemies. However, it also presents danger - the danger of getting caught. If caught, the current fines are fifty dollars per roll, which can get expensive on a seventy roll job. I like rolling. lt can be fun, as long as you don't get caught, Kim Marshall said. Rollers often refer to themselves by different names. Such names in- clude the Roll Patrol and exterior decorators. The names, though, mean little. What counts is the quality of the job, what counts is what happens in that moment of truth when one sees the final re- sult. Brian Heavener and Mike Horton com- plete an afternoon rolling job in the front parking lot on Senior Suzanne Melton's car. The completed work of the Roll Patrol streams from a tree in the front yard of Stephanie Wilburn in one of many Roll Patrol events this year. 22 Student Life Mike Horton fl f 4l-an . . 3 - ,,.. 5 The actions of the Roll Patrol start to take shape high in a tree located in Stephanie Wilburn's front yard earlier this year. Seniors Kevin Coker and Brian Heav- ener skillfully work at the art of rolling, using Suzanne Melton's car to practice. Rolling A Piece of the ,Action Co-Editor Adrenalin is pumping ninety to nothing and the shouting and cheering of C-C-Com is deafening. At any sporting event, from volleyball to basketball, you will hear those magic words and feel that emotion. I think that when you get all of the students at a game you have unity. You can feel everybody getting into the game. It's really exciting, LaNelle johnson said. Sports are not just activities that the student body just goes to anymore. It is also a section in the yearbook. Sports is my favorite section of the yearbook, because I like sports and I like it when we have a winning team, jeremy Lewis said. School consist of all those major subjects: English, chemistry, biology, and history but the sports activities are just as important, if not more important, to the student body. English and other classes teach you things that you need to know but sports give you a piece of the action. 24 Sports Shelaine Moses and other teammates eagerly await the return of the volley- ball during the early conference games. Angela Kendrick pops and flashes her stuff as she performs a pom-pom rou- tine during a basketball assembly. fl L in ' 4 rx 'Y 4 ni V I V' Brian Linn if ' Cindy Hepe Division 25 fi W 1 Football Q The Reconstruction period relived M'k Horton Sports Editor Reconstruction: The time period following the Civil War. It can be said that this was a time the South put its pieces back together. In much the same way, the Comet football team fitted the pieces back together this year. When the puzzle was complete, the Comets had come away with a second place finish in the confer- ence andavisit to the state playoffs. One of the biggest changes between this year and last year was this year 26 Sports we have the right attitude about working and prac- ticing, Tony Foust said. This year's team com- piled an 8-3 record, in- cluding a 5-0 mark against non-conference oppo- nents. One of the most impressive wins was a 39-0 shutout of Marianna. The Comets then continued into their conference schedule defeating Park- view, Hall, and Pine Bluff, but fell short in losses to McClellan and Catholic. The second place finish in the conference gave Mills the right to face Fort Smith Northside in the first round of the playoffs. I think that the real story was that we motivated each other this year, which is something we didn't do last year, Dexter Bunting said. When all the consolida- tion puzzle pieces were in place, Mills had an impres- sive number of 80 young men to turn out for football. This provoked a sense of spirit among the players known as Comet Pride. Comet Pride turned into Comet wins, and the Mills football program had been put back together again. Running back Terrence Cobbs heads out of the backfield and into the hands of the defense with teammate Robert Ricks in front as a blocker. Mills Comet Football scores us them 21 Ole Main 14 14 Sylvan Hills 7 13 jacksonville 9 ' 39 Marianna 0 ' 31 Watson Chapel 14 19 Hall Q, 14 9 f McClellan 13 13 Catholic 30 10 V Pine Bluff 6 22 Parkview 0 6 , ES Northside 17 Mike Horton Mike Horton As his offensive line slowly closes Senior Terrence Cobbs rambles to the around him, senior quarterback jason right side for along yardage run in a reg- Welch steps back to throw a pass. ular season game this year. Football 27 Several injured players lay heaped in a pile after the completion of a play dur- ing the dramatic football game against Hall. junior Aron Glass holds an ice pack on an injured knee while on the sidelines watching the playoff game against FS Northside. i Injuries The bad part of the Comet Sports Editor ln most good books or movies, there's a good part and a bad part. The good part is usually when good finally triumphs over evil. The bad part is gener- that way, This had bad ally just something happens along the such as an injury. year's Comet team their fair share of parts, but not in any way were these novel injuries. f'l was really excited about playing, but l was sorry that jason got hurt. l felt l did a pretty good job, Caleb Kerr said. 28 Sports These injuries played a key part in deciding the fate of the team's record. ln the Comets' two con- ference losses, tailback Robert Ricks was out with an injury. For a large part of the season, the Comets shuffled around players to replace our many centers. Several other players land- ed on the injured list: Knoxie Hall, Keith Robin- son, Aron Glass, and Kevin Ward. The final injuring blow was scored when starting quarterback jason Welch was injured. The worst part was get- ting all the way to the L U storyline ,t playoffs and then getting injured and not being able to play, Aron Glass said. ln the end, the Comet injuries healed. There was both sadness and happi- ness in this, happiness be- cause they were healed, but sadness because the healing came too late. As unhappy as the players might have been with their various injuries, a therapy was found: a visit to the state playoffs. Many Comet football players stretch before an intense practice in a measure to prevent future injuries on the field. N , Two injured Comet players discuss their various injuries on the sidelines be- tween plays during the Sylvan Hills game. A midseason knee injury leaves senior Brian Heavener as only a spectator for the last half of the 1988 football season. AYWE eq 'K Mike Horton Injuries 29 55:2 C A ,f 531 -4, gif ia: ' W Volleyball A Change for the Better Wins Conference Title Chad Pifer Org. Editor We all know the old say- ing, Things get better with age. This expression has become a reality for the Lady Comets. The Lady Comets start- ed the '87-88 season un- der the direction of coach Cherie Walker who coached at Sylvan Hills last year. Coach Walker is a great coach. l think that she made a lot of difference in the way we played. She is just a great person in every way, Shelaine Moses said. During the course of 30 Sports their season the Lady Comets were only defeat- ed four times. Their all- around record was 9-4. During conference play they were 6-'l, only losing to Bryant. This year the Lady Com- ets achieved numerous awards. They were first in the conference, second in the district. Coach Walker received an award for best coach in the district, and Tracy Smith and Shelaine Moses were selected as all-conference players. Tracy Smith was also se- lected for the all-state team. 'fl think that being se- lected to all-conference and all-state was a great feeling of accomplish- ment for the three years of hard work that l've de- voted to the team, Tracy Smith said. The team is made up of six returning seniors, three juniors, and two sophomores. The man- agers of the team are Gob- rielle Fair and Renaee Bunting. The one thing that has helped us a lot is our to- getherness as a team, An- drea Rainey said. is A wait for the return serve, ing pep assembly. U L 'al .dyvmmwvav Andrea Rainey returns the serve to the Tracy Smith presents Mr. Barnes and Patriots, while Denise King, Catrice the student body the awards that they Walker and Robbie Kelly look on and won during the season atan early morn- Lacly Comets Volleyball Sets Us Them X North Pulaski 0 Q McClellan O 9 Mt. St, Mary's O Q Parkview Q 0 Bryant O 2 Texarkana Q 0 Mt. St. Mary's Q 1 Hall Q 0 Sylvan Hills Q 0 McClellan 9 O Parkview S2 O Bryant 0 2 Oak Grove Q 0 5t ' i i Brian Linn Vicki Langford prepares herself for the Denise King sets the ball so that Catrice serve in hopes of returning the ball and Walker will be able to hit the ball back scoring a point for the Lady Comets as they play the Parkview Patriots. while playing against Parkview. Brian Linn Volleyball 31 Ronnie Robinson goes for two points with a lay-up while playing against the Parkview Patriots at home, and Steven Wilson awaits for the rebound. whilethe opponenttries to steal the ball the court to find an open man to get the in hopes of scoring points for his own ball in bounds to score points for a victory, Team. I Kim Barkins goes up for a jump shot Point guard, Edward McClainlooks out on Q I1 -- new 190 ,Clay Mike Horton 13' , I af Z , 5.,, Mike Horton Basketball A Season of Victory, Defeat and Excitement Chad Pifer Orgliditor What sport has driving force that brings excite- ment onto the court with the fans yelling dunk it and slam it. Of course, it could only be Comet Bas- ketball. This year the Comet Basketball team received a new coach, Coach Mob- ley. The Comet's season got off to a slow start. Throughout the season the Comets broughtvicto- ry, defeat, and excite- ment. 32 Sports I feel that we would have done a lot better in the beginning of the year if I had had a longer time to get to know the team. Now that we have gotten to know each other we are doing a lot better, Coach Mobley said. Many of the players feel that Coach Mobley has helped them out in their playing. Coach Mobley has taught us how to be re- sponsible, Ronnie Robin- son said. Even though the team didn't do exceptionally well during the season, many of the players feel that this is the best ball club to come through Mills. I have enjoyed playing basketball the last six years. It has given me a chance to prove my abilities to those who have doubted me. Even though our record doesn't show how good we are this year, I feel that this is the best ball club that ever came through Mills, I feel good about our team and the suc- cess we have had, Steven Wilson said. ms rsi f A N, I 0 Mills Comets f 0 Basketball 0 ' 'scores 1 , ' i Z ,non-conference f ' M , V V Us W Them 'Central Q5 -' ' ' 7 60 ' 57 'Central . ' , 40 ' f 54 1 'Sylvan Hills' , f 86 : 75 Matson Chapel 1' V , 59 ,L f 67 ,Nqrtheast , 'Z ' 5 55 , 6,1 1 gSylVan Hills ' 571 50 ' :Northeast f ' 52 5 ' 68 fl. A. Fair Q ' 3 g 58 ,g 48 4 '5ylxfaniHillsg, 5 2 51 , 750 Watson Chapel Q Q 'j' 37 40 Bryant' f 1 'i 1 35 1 49 Bengon 3, , 49 Z f 58 Bryant V 5 K j F 53 : 49 conference f - f ' ' Parkview f ,T ' 4 84 5 ' 80 Pine,Bluff Y' ' 41 ' 38 Qarhone 4 j 46 V53 Hall V 41 56 McClellan' 56 46 XFN Coach Mobley calls time out as the players gather in a huddle to discuss and plan more plays to run against the oppo- site team and score. Basketball 33 A group of Seniors curiously sit and watch the Basketball Homecoming dur- ing and early morning pep assembly be- fore the Pine Bluff game. Regina Kendrick leads the student body in the National Anthem during the Bas- ketball Homecoming Ceremonies to end the pep assembly. 'Nix Basketball Homecoming Statf Colors of pink and gray decorated the ceremony to honor the senior girls and boys basketball teams. We've Only just Begun, was the theme for the 1988 Basketball Home- coming. Thirteen seniors walked with their escorts to make up the homecom- ing court. I think homecoming was great. I knew when I took over the position of chair person it would be hard. Everything didn't fall into place until that morn- ing. When I walked in with my escort, james jones, I knew that everything was complete. I was over- whelmed and proud be- cause everything was so beautiful, Monica john- son said. The teams put forth a special effort to be all they 34 Sports can be and go all the way, but things didn't always go as planned on the court. Although they may not have the best records, at least they can say that they gave it their all. This as- sembly honored their hard work. Even though our sea- son's record isn't too great, I'm still proud of the team. We have been through ups and downs, but we are still hanging in there, looking forward to the State Playoffs with the support of the school, we will be there, Steven Wil- son said. The girls basketball team started out a good season, but as time progressed things got a little tougher. They have had a lot of close games and oppor- tunities to win, but it just didn't happen. I'm kinda upset because this season didn't go like I thought it would. But I can say that I played very hard and gave it the best that I could, Detric johnson said. Their hard work and de- termination made both teams winners in their own ways. Coach Mobley and a group of Senior Basketball players give a pep talk to the crowd in hopes of encouraging the stu- dents to attend the homecoming game. The 1988 Basketball Homecoming Roy- The Comet Cheerleaders do a dance alty pose elegantly for the student body routine to get the crowd excited about during the early morning pep assembly. the Homecoming game against the Pine Bluff Zebras. 2, V L IK , dv 5- YQ! FH Basketball Homecoming 5 Basketball Point guard, Lynette Netter Linsy looks a bit upset as she is fouled and knocked out of bounds in a game by one of her opponents. W Ban Linn Lady Comets are getting it together F l ia Bunting Felicia Bunting Staff The Lady Comets have shown a lot of improve- ment. They started out a great season with 3 wins. They are getting it togeth- er now under a new coach, Cherie Walker, af- ter last year's disappoint- ing season with 20 losses and no wins. This team has poten- tial. They have come a long way. l am looking foward to the second half of the season, Coach Walker said. Their returning mem- bers looked forward to this season. They felt that 36 Sports they had always been the best. They only needed that person to give them that extra push when things got tough. I wanted my last year here at Mills to be the best. I hope that l could be a help to the team since last year was kind of against us. l'm proud to be a part of the Lady Com- ets, Lynette Linsy said. Everyone on the team plays a great part with a special leadership. Their newest members, Debra Martin, Robbie Kelly, and jackie Smith played a great part along with the rest of the team. The leading lady Detric johnson took it to the top along with the help of her team mates as she tries to make the best of her last year. lt makes me feel sad when l just sit down and think about this being my last year playing ball here, Detric johnson said. The Lady Comets gave it their all as they worked hard to reach their goals to be the best. We have found that it takes patience, under- standing, and a lot of hard work, all of which we have experienced this year, Andrea Rainey said. Post player, jackie Smith and concentrates hard on her aim she attempts a jump shot during warm-up before the game. Brian Li 5 L L ,f ,,'L E 12, 1 540 157 a 245 All 1, at V QVHEQQH Shape! Q 345, , , , ,, K, , ? ,, Post player Detric lohnson stands out of bounds thinking very hard on who to throw the ball to so they can make it count. Post player Tracey Smith looks up to catch the ball from a long pass and at- tempts to put it in the hole during a home game. Forward Debra Martin brings the ball full speed down the court to go for a lay-up during a game away from the Ga- laxy, Basketball 3 Andrea Rainey and Tara Parish listen very closely as Coach Walker gives last second instructions to those girls on the team. Attitudes Brian Linn What it takes to make or break a basketball team Kirn Ferrell Staff Qualifications for a win- ning basketball team have to be sportsmanship, de- termination and a great at- titude. Having these quali- ties and using them to their full advantage gives a school a basketball team to be proud of. Attitudes are the most important thing to the girls basketball team. They haven't had the greatest scores, but the games they played have been the best. Their togetherness and the energy on the court was really something to see. 38 Sports The altitude of a per- son is determined by the attitude, Coach Walker said. This year the Arkansas Gazette printed a player of the week. This was to re- ward the players for the outstanding actions on the C0urI. Detric johnson, Robbie Kelly, Lynette Lin- sey, and jackie Smith were all elected as players of the week. Getting that title made me feel like my coach thought l was doing my job and that she had a lot of confidence in me, Robbie Kelly said. These girls average practicing hours were over 3 hours a day, during athlet- ics in the morning and then daily after-school practices. The morning practice was used to work on the fun- damentals for the individual playersg after school, the players work on attitudes and working together as a team. Our attitudes and to- getherness has improved a lot since the beginning of the year and our playing on the court reflects it, Mi- chelle Bryant said. 'AL w vfmf ff We 1 --. ' a V hx 1 l I J I 1 ar .. A 3 I. ' f ,, , .W W I 1 - Q, ,, MW, Robbie Kelly really aims for the goal as she tries to get some points for the lady Comets against Hall High School. Andrea Rainey looks wildly at the ball as a fellow teammate gives it her all to get the ball through the hoop for the points. ' KITR H W' , W-me i Brian Coach Walker gives very direct direc- tions to the lady Comets on the floor. This is Coach Walker's first year as C-irls' Basketball coach. Linn Gobrielle Fair looks happily and enthu- siasticly on as the lady Comets get the ball and score the needed points to win the game. Girls Basketball 39 ...B William Huffman warms up his arm by throwing the ball back and forth with some of the other players before a prac- tice session. jimmy Lawhon gets some extra help on his batting technique by using the bat- ting machine during practice. Ros ly G t Staff Baseball is a game of coordination, concentra- tion, and eye contact. It takes getting one foot in front of the other to get to first base. I like to play baseball because of the sense of competition you feel. lt's fun because almost any- one can participate, . . . in which he can excel, Mike Horton said. Sometimes the most in- teresting part of the game isn't always on the field. The dug out can be a hu- morous place because players express a lot of their feelings there. I think that the dug out 40 Sports Baseball 'wah NW. Ai traditional sport of skilled and spirited players is a really good place to bring someone up when they are down because players sometimes get an- gry or down about being taken off the field. He may go into the dug out and someone may crack jokes about him and he may laugh or make another joke, Mike Murphy said. The sporting atmo- sphere on the field attracts players. Players enjoy competing for the spirit of success. Baseball builds com- petitive spirit. We try to give Mills something to be proud of. We have good student support and that makes us play better, Brad Marshall said. Being the batter up is a sensational feeling. lt's the feeling that you know you are going to hit a home run. What l feel when l am the batter up is like all eyes are on me. When l bat, l need to clear all bases and try to bring myself in also. When anyone is at bat, we know that we mustn't strike out. lt's like being the star of the show, jeff johnson said. Perfect pitching form comes from hard practice. Erin Wilkerson works hard on his pitching to improve the team's per- formance. Xfyr Nl' X V ,, , fab 'fl a.,.f....-.... .,. H ffm'nnnm5Q fi 1 m?fm'?W dunk ,,., Q if --N -es N- Q.. N., - ,,, 11 A 'M if . ,Ar K -. 1 1 'fav .Q .ai ' ' t. ff , W, , ...hge A , V ctw. I K v . .-ks. 4 A 1. Q '. .- SA., Qs an W h . , ' an ' ' ' - .-Q.. 3-,s Wi. - M ,, A Nt . . - P' 'A' sets, e ,: ,ts -2 if 'N'l iNZiFr',.....- ef ,,,, . Coach Runyan instructs Brad Marshall Billy Wald sharpens his reflexes for first u on the next play.The team spent count- base by quickly returning the ball to the -. less hours on the field under the watch- pitcher during warm-ups. sv, ful eye of their coach. at ,, , 1 S1 hi: . if rw: it , .N -, Q Baseball 41 - ,fi W .. ,, Several athletic young men race to- wards the finish line in a competition held among athletes before the begin- ning of the track season. Coach Gergely belts out instructions to several interested students who view themselves as prospects to become members of the Mills track team. Track Steps in the learning process Mike Horton Sports Editor There are several steps a baby takes in a learning process. For example, first it learns to crawl. Then, the baby learns to walk, and soon after, it learns to run. Having mastered crawling and walking, Mills track team ran this year. They ran right away from the competitors and in this process, they cap- tured their fair share of awards along the way. I run track for the com- 42 Sports petition. The awards serve as all the motivation I need, Norman Dunn said. Success in track de- pends largely on the event in which one is entered. Success in a field event, such as the discus or the shot put, depends largely on strength. Success in a short run such as the 100 meter dash depends only on sheer speed while the longer run require endur- ance and discipline. I like the high jump be- cause it requires a certain amount of athletic ability to be able to participate, Beau Iudkins said. Mills track team devel- oped running into an art this year. They ran straight from the start of the race to the end of the race and then to the awards table to collect their many win- nings. While doing this, the Comets left the other competition crawling and walking. -if: duh-'. ' .-1 ' re, iz, 5 K, fs 'N w as ,f 5 73:57 -f f fl! , I1 iii , sf, I 'rf , nt Brian Linn Before a daily track practice, William Cooney stretches out to avoid straining his muscles. joe Allen and Daniel Bone stoop down into the starting stance for sprinters in preparations to run a dash while at the track. Track 43 Beau judkins lines up a golf ball for a long drive using a number 3 Ping wood at an area golf course while practicing for golf match play. lunior Chris Maloch prepares to tee up a golf ball on the practice field with in- tentions of both perfecting his swing and sending the ball flying. Mike Horton Golf and Tennis Q Wanted: Fans. Necessary: Dedication. Mike Horton Sports Editor Here's a riddle: what does hitting a ball with an odd shaped object have in common with several Mills students? The an- swer is that both things are necessary for participation in golf and tennis. They're also similar in the respect that both require extreme dedication from the players due to little spec- tator support. Golf is challenging and not as fast paced as other 44 Sports sports, Chris Maloch said. Crolf and tennis are two sports at Mills that receive little spectator support. Fans aren't often seen flocking to the sides of a tennis court or golf course to watch the Comets in match play. This requires dedication from the players - to play without the support of a home crowd. Even with this in mind, several young men and women turned out in the spring to take a stab at perfecting the sports of tennis and golf. I like tennis because it's a great way to keep in shape, and I get to travel and meet lots of new peo- ple, lay Heflin said. Dedication seemed to be the key word for the tennis and golf teams this year as they each made way through their individ- ual seasons. All the partici- pants were winners, based on the effort that they gave. 'V gf i 1. 51322 . Egg? 2... -l.Si-..... I -f r , -.- -f' - , .Mrs-, .,,,, 5 Brian Linn Lori Pennington returns a serve from Doug Langley during tennis practice in the early spring. lay Heflin works on his back-hand re- turn in an after school tennis practice. Before the beginning of the season. Golfsgiiid Tennis 45 Drill team members show off hours of practice by performing a perfected rou- tine at the homecoming assembly and activities at the game. Diedra Coleman practices on some of her moves while a fellow Cometette looks on to offer some avid words of constructive advice. ,J Mike Horton Drill Team , Xj x. A winning performance earns them first place Colette Miller Staff Being a Cometette is lots of hard work. lt's be- ing part of the team ... Working for many hours Going through stiffness and aches wondering if you can improve Realizing the work it takes . . . This excerpt, given to Cometette sponsor Mrs. King by a drill team mem- ber, is from a poem by an unknown author. This poem tells a lot about what we do. lt has been a lot of hard work even though it hasn't shown sometimes. We are like one big family. Every now and then we've had fights,but we areafamily, Traci Bennett said. This year drill team showed exceptional talent 46 Sports by winning first place in the Southwest Little Rock Christmas Parade. Some members felt that their past performances were acceptable, but not great. Some of the routines have been good and some could have been better. l don't think our routines have been as creative as they should have been be- cause a lot of other schools' drill teams have done better and I think we should have, too, Angela Kendrick said. The Cometettes have shown a strong sense of unity. They have often looked toward each other as family, each providing a vital part for the final func- tion of the machine . From their tightly woven family comes a determina- tion for cooperation. We get along great now because we all under- stand what everyone wants, and we always have a lot of fun when we're to- gether. lt's like a machine, and we are different parts put together, Kelly Plunkett said. Being a part of drill team is considered an honor. Making the team took a lot of hard work that paid off in the end. For some it was often a joy to just partici- pate and meet friends. When I first got on drill team, l got to meet new people and make new friends. We also do more dancing than other drill teams, Holly Minick said. Smiles that seem to glis- ten on their faces show dedication and a love for their work. W. Brian Lir' With a smile on her face, Holly Min awaits with anticipation before ' Cometettes begin performing tl' routine. Team captain Lawanda Franklin leads the routines with energy and vigor just with a blow of her whistle: Keep'n those girls in line! , 2 1' sm- -loess.. .ggi Brian L During a practice session, Monica lohnson gives Sandy Ingle some tips on performing a new routine. The Cometettes show their stuff as they do a routine with Mr. Barnes looking on with enthusiasm. Doesn't he look proud? rill Team 47 if Several of the Mills cheerleaders confer on what cheer to do next while on the sideline of one of the many football games they attended. During a before-school pep assembly, the cheerleaders help fire up the stu- dent body before the big game against McClellan. Mike H Cheerleaders A Power Packed Mass of Green and Gold Excitement Chad Pifer Org. Editor A group of students sit in the gym and catch up on the latest news. Suddenly they are interrupted as the band breaks into the fight song and green and gold blurs of motion appear. This is the beginning of an explosive pep assembly planned by the cheerlead- ers. Throughout the year, they performed many times to boost school spir- it and support at the team football and basketball games. Big C rocks the house banners made by the cheerleaders told the story well! 'fl like doing the cheers at the pep assemblies and 48 Sports games because it gets the crowd motivated and in- volved in the game, and it also helps to fire up the team, Treva Peyton said. During the summer, the cheerleaders attend- ed camp at the University of Arkansas at Fayettville. While attending the camp, they were taught some of the latest trends in cheers and dance routines. In camp competitions, they won eleven superior ribbons, one spirit stick, and a trophy for over-all camp champs. The one thing that I lik- ed best about camp is the way that everyone came together. The together- ness that was achieved at camp is what it takes to be HT, Kim Marshall said. Being a cheerleader has certain demands on each person involved. They have to give up their Tues- day and Friday nights to cheer at the basketball and football games. When ev- eryone else is at home and it's freezing outside, they have to stand on the side- lines and cheer. Being a cheerleader is worth the sacrifices that have to be made, because we have a lot of fun while cheering at the games or wherever we go as a group, Tracy Hoskins said. ir XXX Buck Wheat Say Comets O'Tay! was one ofthe many banners that the cheer' leaders made throughout the year to boost school spirit. Captain, Tracy Hoskins prepares the cheerleading squad to do Hey Gang at an early morning basketball pep as- sembly. .4 Mike Horton The cheerleaders prepare themselves to do a cheer at an early morning pep C assembly in the gym during football sea- son. eerleaders 49 4 Solving the Puzz e Holly Bramel Co-editor Cannons exploding, alarms going off, and distant sounds of creaking bones and lazy bodies fill the early morning air. Every sound in my house just gets a little bit louder every morning. It seems like everything is magnified about a thousand times, Erica Marshall said. Along with early mornings comes school. Along with school comes the real reasons for school - academic classes. l just can't have important classes first thing in the morning. l know that I need to listen but it is just so hard to stay awake, Shawn Davis said. Some students have found out that they spend the majority of their time, even leisure time, at school or school activities. lt's sort of like solving a puzzle. You have home, friends, family, and then school. School is like the final piece to the puzzle, Charlotte Burris said. 50 Academics Mrs. Sebastian poses as a fortune teller during the VICA carnival. The carnival was a big success with foot- ball throws and marriage booths. lust a little young for a high school student isn't he? Coach Runyan's A.P. chemistry class plays magic with el- ementary students. Division 5 To Aquire the Ultimate Experience, Express Yourself Nita Simmons Ads Editor rt is a skill per- fected by expe- rience. Experi- ence is the key word, and at Mills that's just what students are get- ting. The courses are de- signed to prepare students for higher levels of art. Even though this sounds like work, the students al- ready have a talent. Classes are designed to develop that talent. Art is some- thing that is a part of a per- son. lf you dig deep into your mind, you will find something 'artsy' no mat- ter who you are or how shallow the mind. Art is a part of everyone's daily life, Neil McElroy said. Whether applying Makeup or matching clothes, art is a part of life. Art fulfills different needs for different people. Some people achieve their goals by expressing their ideas in artwork. Through art, l can paint the world as I would like for it to be . . . good over evil, Terry Piggee said. For still others, art is a way of life. Some students are so absorbed in their art that it becomes their main medium of expression. The only way l can truly express myself and my emotions, Treva Peyton said. The art department provides a variety of ' ff- - . Paul Cantrell takes a break from painting to watch Keith Settles, who is working intently on his pencil drawing. B. Linn Cheryl King pauses to study the details of her drawing as she prepares her can- vas for an acrylic painting. 52 Academics courses on different levels of interest. There are beginning classes, advanced classes, and independent studies. For stu- dents not interested in pro- ducing art, there are classes in art appreciation. Mills was recognized as the most outstanding art depart- ment in the state of Arkansas. This achievement can be at- tributed to the teachers who motivate the dedicated stu- dents and the faculty who supports their efforts. We have always had an ad- ministration that supports the Arts and provides us the money to build a good pro- gram, Mrs. Wilcox said. Paul Cantrell illustrates the concept of the beauty within the beast with one of his acryl- ic based painting. t W ,MM . ,A 5 3 :is 2,51 all 3 J tfbmuwmw W will 4. W V V, fi , Mae ,gf 3 is A ' Qe2f' fr' 3 fm, ' V 'gr I B. Linn B. Linn B. Linn Terry Piggee listens to his favorite music Susan St. Clair utilizes negative space while he decides where to place his next ambiguity by painting rockets in her mark on his pencil drawing. first period Painting 'I class. Art 53 Despite the change in tone, the Hsymphonicn Band Blew the Place part Holly Bramel CO-Editor hot, humid, un- airconditioned day in early August was the day of truth and anticipa- tion. Who had the nerve to come to summer band practice? Even more, who was in concert band in the first place. When I first got to summer practice I had no idea who was in the band. When we met on that first day there were not a lot of people there. I was a little worried, Kristy McCoy said. The new school year also brought around new students. These new stu- dents brought with them anticipation and enthusi- asm. I knew that Mills had a strong band department and I was looking forward to being a part of it. I also was really impressed at the togetherness and deter- mination that the students showed, Tracy Whitfield said. Impressment was not only seen through the eyes of the new, it was also seen through the return- ing band members. Our band has always been one that has stuck together, but this year it was even more important for us to do so. We showed more spirit this year than ever, Harold Shray said. Anticipation, frustra- tion, and the feeling of to- getherness made this year's concert band even more a challenge than usual. The mixing of new band members with old band members was a mak- ing of a marching and con- cert band that excelled to the fullest. I couldn't believe that we got a one. It was a won- derful feeling. We went through a lot together to achieve that award, La Sonya Winston said. gg-ax. B Concert band members sight read concert music to prepare for All-Region contest on March 19th at jacksonville High School. 54 Academics Bass clarinet players, La Sonya Winston, concentrates on her music and field routine during a Friday night game in preparation for marching contest. X L l Miki' Horton Tuba player, james Rowell, and baritone player, Bruce Weideman find that field marching is not all the fun that some people seem to think. Marching band members work long, hard hours to perform at Region mar- ching contest. The band received a su- perior rating at contest. Band 55 Preparing for the Future by Getting down to business Harold Shray Bus. Manager Let's face it. Business is a big part of today's world. And with business taking the forefront in so many people lives in today's world, the business de- partment is one ofthe de- partments at school that truly helps students pre- pare for after high school with practical experience. They can apply this some- where later in life. Word processing will really help since every- thing is being computer- ized. And the accounting will help so I can do my taxes without having to pay someone else, Traci Wagner said. Two of the more popu- lar classes are typewriting I, and accounting I. Type- writing I is an introduction to typing that gives stu- dents the basics that are needed for most typing situations. Accounting I helps to teach the basic procedures of the ac- counting system. Accounting I is mainly learning how to debit and credit accounts and ac- counting II is learning about the world of busi- ness finance, lohn Woods said. Business classes also teach the basics of the jus- tice system and business world. Business law can really open your eyes to the way laws are enforced and the ways that they affect ev- eryday people, Deryl Walker said. Business classes can of- ten be heard being called out over the intercom to I SWS-5 '?uu...., Two students in Mrs. Mosley's sixth pe- riod accounting I class put the final touches on a computerized balance sheet. 56 Academi Traci Wagner adds up the totals to her credit and debit sides before she at- tempts to enter them into the comput- er. CS go on what seems to be just another field trip when in reality the students go on trips that are both edu- cational and fun. When the business classes go on a field trip the students can not help but feel a little cheated because when you think of field trips the last thing you think of is learning, and that's what always happens, Richard Moser said. No department at any school can totally prepare its students for the world after high school, but the busi- ness department gives its students a fighting chance in our ever changing world. . sammy. TN.. , Mrs. Goble discusses with Fran Urban some alternative ways to work a group of assignments. Detric Johnson sets her mind on not let- ting the computer's printer get the best of her before she can turn in her assign- ment. Zia, 'HK --u. .M In .,...,,. ,UWWQ5 mt. fihf w mama Mrs. Mosley instructs Tammy Bryant Stephanie Linus and Susan St. Clair dou- onthe correct way to adjust the final ble check their homework assignments totals on an account. with the answers that the computer ' provides. Business 57 A Different Kind of Sound Makes the Hall Come to Llfe Laura Miller staff INCILE BELLS, IINGLE BELLS, IINGLE ALL THE WAY! These were the words that could be heard coming from the halls on December 18th. This year the choir chose a slightly different approach to traditional yuletide caroling. The choir went not from house to house, but instead from door to door inside the school. They traveled throughout the entire school during seventh pe- riod, stopping at each classroom's door to give everyone a brief taste of their Christmas spirit. We wanted to go caro- ling this year because a lot of people can't come to the night time concerts and therefore never get to hear us sing, Joann Weav- er said. Choir offers itself to the students in many different forms. Each suited to the individuals own needs. Students can choose from a vast range of musical forms. I like choir because it is one of the few classes of- fered that you can adjust to suit yourself, Steve Miller said. Music Theory is another of the classes offered to the students with an inter- est in music. This class teaches not only how to vocalize music but the un- derlying basic structures one needs to know in or- der to compose it. sy, K E. '71, 'U 1 Before going to the gym to perform their Christmas concert, the choir prac- tices a few of the songs they will sing in the choir room. 58 Academics By taking music theory, I have learned to understand what I sing, Marcia Henderson said. There are several com- petitions that the choir competes in throughout the year. Some competi- tions are geared for scho- larships that are given for choral excellence. l am working on a choir scholarship for myself, Kristy Henson said. Even though choir is a fun class, a lot of work and practice must be put into a good performance. It's a lot more than do- r e-m i-f a-s o l-l a-t i-d o, Pam Clements said. Sophomore Albert Thomas, along with some of his fellow classmates, sing the festive yuletide songs of Christmas at the assembly this year. 5 V E fi . . 'f hi l .,E, test X .Q ig. .va is fi 3 we Q K 5 ss' r 'll' 1 L xik UQYX After the choir went Christmas caroling Kristy Henson diligently practices at through the halls this year, they ended it home the choral techniques she has up with a final number in front of the main learned in choir in order to keep in the office. running for scholarships. N15 Choir 5 With less than nothing, this staff produced a book ut of the Chao L Berry Editor o ladder, no rep- theme, no resentative, and no money. This was the status of the Com- et staff in August. But a handful of slightly crazed young people and their high-spirited advisor agreed to tackle the chal- lenge of piecing together this yearbook. Most of the staff was new, and we didn't even know who the staff or the advisor was until the first day of school! Holly Bra- mel said. A debt from the 1987 Comet hung over the new staff like a lead balloon, but Business Manager Harold Shray immediately took charge of bringing the staff back into the black. Meanwhile, the editori- al staff focused on teach- ing a crash course in year- Deadlines are never confined to room 1108. Nita Simmons discusses her lead with Lisa Berry during a few spare mo- ments in TAG Seminar. book techniques. Out- wardly the editors tried to adopt Mrs. Lowery's It's not time to panic atti- tude, but inwardly every- one worried over plans. I was really eager to get started at first, but when the work piled on it was a load, Colette Miller said. If the best way to learn is by doing, then the first deadline wastrulythe ulti- mate learning experience. Since this was my first year on Staff, I wasn't really sure about the way things were supposed to be done. Things kind of got tough but with the help of the staff members I learned a lot, Felicia Bun- ting said. The first shipment of pages exceeded the re- quirement, and the staff felt good about their ac- complishments. But there were four deadlines left and they were not always as pleasurable as the first. Yearbook deadline is four four-letter words! Nita Simmons exclaimed. Because the staff was small, each person had to shoulder a great deal of the load. It took lots of pa- tience and dedication on everyone's part, but the staff worked together to pull through some tight squeezes - like the month of February, for instance. I was eating, breathing, and sleeping Annual Staff because the deadlines were so close together, Erik Swafford said. It was hard to muddle through a 60 page dead- line and remain optimistic about the outcome, but somehow the staff sur- vived withput any major conflicts, deaths, or sui- cides! And years from now - possibly many years from now - the staff will look back and be glad they hung around to see this book through 50 Academig B L mf , ,. We .254 ,,........-1-0 .gn ' Q ,,.,..- 'Wim 11 ,Q ...... , f ', I., - Q., I '3S..ans-Q, 4.,.W,, .mg fw Y ,, K vo 1 'J Y N. 1 y, Learning a new language can be challenging. The Art Of Language Colette Miller Staff ll alute Phil- lipe! What was that about purple monkeys and pink palm trees? What is it that causes students to leave behind their normal speech to talk in these strange ton- gues? Creative writing and foreign language courses are two of the out-of-the- ordinary classes. Some students took foreign lan- guages for academic rea- sons. More colleges are requiring foreign lan- guage credit for entrance. I took Spanish because it gives me a better chance to get into college, Tiaw- anna Glover said. Gwen Moncreif listens intently as Ta- mara Gentry prepares to lead the dis- cussion in their group while in the cre- ative writing class. 62 Academi Foreign language classes also attracted students who were more interested in personal growth than formal education. I like French because it broadens my scope. I would like to know anoth- er language besides En- glish, Kelly Tolefree said. Sometimes, love of the language alone attracted students to foreign lan- guage courses. French is a beautiful way of communication, Treva Peyton said. Similar reasons drew students to creative writ- ing. In creative writing, students were taught to develop good writing skills for education and life. These skills help de- tect quality and style. The harder you look for quality, the more you find it, Kristy Henson said. In addition to teaching depth, creative writing also published the literary magazine, Comet Expres- sions. To fill the Comet Expressions, creative writ- ing sponsored poetry con- tests. Winners received prizes and in addition, their writings were pub- lished. We usually get forty or fifty entries to each of the contests, Mrs. Green said. Outside support was important for creative writing. This year, for the first time, the Comet and Comet Expressions were pieced into one and sold together. CS mmm 12 wir' Brian Linn Spanish teacher Mrs. Tanner points out something important to graphically an- swer a question for Aaron Wilkerson as he looks on eagerly. Mrs. Green checks over some previous assignments while her creative writing class sits in groups for an open discus- sion. N . Brian Linn Ms. Mauer goes over a French lesson with jason Bowers, who concentrates to get a better understanding of the French lan- guage. LaSonya Winston finds out some inter- esting information while Carla Hall is contemplating on her important note taking abilities, Creative Writing! Foreign Language 63 D.E. gets students involved by letting them Work, for a Living? Melody l.. Last' Staff ome of us work for a living! Doesn't that line sound fa- miliar? Some stu- dents do work for a living. These young entrepre- neurs are working their way up the corporate lad- der to success! Distributive Education is a program of instruction in merchandising, marketing and management which trains people for careers in retailing, wholesaling and service establishments. lt is a partnership between owners and managers of businesses. Student trainees attend school part-time and re- ceive supervised work ex- perience under actual working conditions. Getting out early gives me more time to study be- fore or after work, Mi- chal Moore said. On-the-job training is practicalapplication ofthe trainee's studies. A teach- er-coordinator brings the school and business to- gether to provide practi- cal education. The teach- er-coordinator has a mini- mum of two years success- ful experience in a distributive occupation. Some students will use their training to enable them to enter the work force upon graduating, other D.E. students will use training as preparation for college or other voca- tional trades, Mrs. Chris- co said. A successful distributive educational training pro- gram is the result of coop- erative participation by the schools, the parents, and the students. An advi- sory committee of rep- resentative businesses and school personnel plan the program to fit the local community needs. The major re- sponsibility of Distribu- tive Education is training students for marketing and distributive skills. On-the-job training for students is achieved here at school through the management of the bookstore. I think it's wonderful to get out early We are put in real-life situa- tions. It enhances the knowledge in retail mer- chandising, it gives one a real sense of responsibil- ity, said Tashya Carter. 64 Academics Mrs. Chrisco explains the tech- nique of a successful interview to Tracey Basinger. This important in- formation helps students get and use job skills. A stockman helps Melody Case. Fluff- up the bears. These two students both work at Wal-Mart where they perform several different tasks while on the job. Discussions usually take place every class period, they have been very help- ful in answering questions about job-re- lated activities. ,,,-. j I. ,,,, Qsv,.f. M' ,,.,....-9'- I ,,..f - V -s ,:,, ,,,,,,, u.,-W.- .--v,,..M,t --M- - uw.. :- Bria n Lin n -Aiff?fZf05'9Y:.' L ' y e . You Homes Sacriiicc? ...-... ..... , Brian Linn Which can you honestly sacrifice? Stu- dents who work often give up much free time. These students are the lead- ers of tomorrow! .M..r,-, .. Q MW MJ. A, X E , .,,, A trkhrr Y 5. ,. rfrww Brian Linn judging by the look on these two faces, someone made an A . D.E. students learn by classroom exercises as well as on the job training. Distributive Ed. 6 Lights, Camera, and Action Produce Dramatic Productions Melody Case 1 Staff emember when you conveniently had a stomach vi- rus on the day of your nine-week exams? Remember when all eight of your buddies told their moms I ate something at school yesterday, and I think I'm going to be sick. Usually the rolling of the eyes and chill bumps work every time. Yes Mom was convinced it was an epidemic For students who enjoy more than this popular form of amateur acting, there is drama class. I like drama because I can portray a character that I'm not anything like. Ican make people laugh or cry, and I also love being in the spotlight, Tamera Gentry said. In drama class, one may read plays or discuss the techniques of acting, be- fore one can act. One may also learn the history of the theater or do pantom- imes. Drama is a really fun class, I have learned more about literature. lt makes understanding English alot easier and l've also learned how to take criticism, Shendanna Boykin said. Recently, drama per- formed The Secret Life of Walter Mittey at Harding University. Students par- ticipated in duet acting and poetry readings. All participants received ex- cellent ratings. The student actors who performed The Se- cret Life of Walter Mittey did a great job. They brought the characters to life, Kristy Henson said. The drama club is open to the entire school, but most members are in the class. Basically they are try- ing to get the club on its feet. You are able to forget about your own feelings for a while and put it all in parts you are playing Tif- fany Murphree said. Ms. St. Clair's drama class rehearses for the Readers Theatre that they pro- duced for the students during their En- glish class. 66 Academics I K Brian Linn Ms. St. Clair intensively observes play Kim Sullivan takesawell deserved break practice for the Readers Theatre. After during play practice, while practicing which she will help them to perfect the for the play, The Secret Life of Walter short play. Mittey. l X ga J i AL , 7 J Q K r YET S if if '55 5 E Q L ' i ,IEE ive. , f f . vs- 1 f a g - rl, E t l a F s is as W l fg- Rt i 4 5, an ? Q . TS 5 fr' s s A or f'r --3?-1 '- fa..-W-N, M31,,,4..5.xi-A r or S W ' K an , K ,, X , .M me-gg .. . Q, H W it if t. LLL- 11 Brian Linn Brian Linn l Scott McEntire acts out a dramatic scene Ms. St. Clair's drama class listens dili- while performing in the Readers Theatre, gently as she explains the upcoming during an afterschool play practice. play that they will perform at compe- tition. Brian Linn Drama 67 In Order to Enjoy English - Get Involved K l ll Stall f my English teacher is understanding and easy to talk to, the class is 1000!0 more enjoy- able to me and is a lot more fun to be in. It is much easier to learn if a class is interesting, you would be surprised at the difference that it makes, said Diane Clark. It doesn't matter if you have regular or AP English, the challenge is still great. Some teachers emphasize the teaching of grammar and spelling while others stress the importance of writing essays and compo- sitions. Sometimes they even throw in a few novels just for good measure. Because I spend so much time in the library, l feel like l deserve my own table! said Matt Pinker- ton. Extra credit is a good, reason to go to the library. Many teachers give extra credit for book reports or term papers and the li- brary is a great source of information. At UALR on Thursday nights educa- tional films were shown and as a bonus to those who went, some teachers gave extra credit points. However not every teach- er gives extra credit so there are those students who didn't get the privi- lege of that something ex- Ira. Extra credit is a chance to make up a grade you might have missed, so it's really not fair that some teachers donft give extra credit, said Kristy Hen- son. There are many differ- ent types of languages. They have existed in some form or another since the beginning of time. ln much the same way, there are several different types of English, written English, spoken English, body En- glish, and most important, Mills English. Extra time in the library pays off with ex- tra credit. This is also a great way to practice for Trivial Pursuit! 68 Academics Brian Linn TX f ,H WQ4 av' , ' l K if S Kr J w.. 'x Dead - line Means World War III on the Galaxy Staff Chad Pifcr 1 Org. Editor s you walk into the English wing, you hear numerous voices yelling: Do your page design, write your story, set this copy and turn in all photo requests - NOW! You would think that World War Ill is taking place, but this is only the dreaded dead -line of the Galaxy staff. The one thing that I hate about deadlines is that for twenty-nine days out of the month people are friendly, but when deadline comes around, they transform into mon- sters, Kevin Coker said. The Galaxy paper staff faced many problems this year: Mrs. Wilcox on ma- ternity leave for six weeks, a smaller staff than before, and the printer was moved from McClellan to jack- sonville. A lot of our problems were due to consolidation which caused our printer to be moved. Mrs. Wil- cox's maternity leave caused us to be without our advisor for six weeks, Lori Pennington said. This year the Galaxy has sixteen members, which is less than in years past. The staff consists of fourteen seniors, one junior, and one sophomore. There is an advantage of having so many Seniors on staff because we've worked with each other for two years, Suzanne Melton said. Even though the Galaxy staff was experienced, the Galaxy faced criticism ev- ery month when the paper was distributed. We know the mistakes that we make on the pa- per. No one criticizes the paper as much as we do in a group together. We are our worst critics, jennifer jones said. Searching for mistakes, Kevin Coker proofreads his story so he can turn it in to be typeset on the computer before going to the printer. 70 Academics Editor Lori Pennington searches for story assignments so that she can make the new story assignments for the next paper. iv is 'L l Caroline Breashears types diligently to ' typeset copy on the computer in order for the Galaxy to make its deadline at the printer. f aw Q 4 ,, ' Q to i IFN? :ii N , W -4 :l' T '- V I Xb 'N ' - - i fha 1 ' 2: ' E Lg: a Brian Linn How about this one? says jennifer jones to Lisa Blair as she asks her to com- ment on whether she likes her page de- . sign. Galaxy 71 NNN , af NX' Hope Sweet aromas and planning budgets make school Home Away From Home Iclicia Bunting Stall tudents walked into the halls and smelled a sweet aroma of food that almost swept them off of their feet. Many followed the aroma into the class- room of sewing machines, textbooks, and kitchen appliances to take a Home Economics class. Home Ec. I 84 Il are the classes where students learn to cook like dear ole! mom. This consumer education class prepares students for the future by teaching them household skills. I want to learn to cook and to design clothes,' I Rhonda Hansberry said. Foods and Nutrition is designed to help you learn about nutrition, how to plan meals, and to prepare a variety of foods. In Textiles and Clothing students study pattern de- signs and sew. I really enjoy Textiles and Clothing. Mrs. Boone is a great teacher and she made me feel very confi- dent about myself and my ability while making my very first outfit. lt's fun and you learn a lot, Lynette Linsey said. Interpersonal Relation- ship shows the impor- tance of being a part of a family. Parenting shows the importance of being a mother, father, and others in the development of a child. Housing is to keep up the house by cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, and just doing household chores. Family Finance teaches people how to budget their money, plan budgets, pay bills, and use money wisely. Future Homemakers of America is a organization made up of mostly Home Ec. students. They have 63 members who presented a movie called Shades, and a fashion show. Ronnie Wallace, Kevin Hinton, and Bryon jones are getting it together by pinning the material they need to sew for an outfit. J v trim? X. P..- -ti' E E ,lf s 2 x 1 I . sr 2 I Toni Marshall bends over in order to cut her pattern right for an outfit she's go- ing to make to enter in the fashion show 72 Academics Knoxie Hall closes the refrigerator after gathering all his ingredients as he pre- pares to cook during class for Thanks- giving. Q. .,L. was as fy ff' rf Q. N ' rl Brian Linn jason Welch watches Knoxie Hall in Tammy Russell listens to her teacher, Mrs. amazement as he attempts to spray and Boone, as she tries to show her the right season the turkey for their class dinner. way to pin her pattern design. Home Economics 7 The Good and the Badg We all share in the pi ' C C ' 7 7 P1ece of the 1 C l' ' llvr Staff ooner or later it is bound to kick in. The math-aholics of today are a sure result of the Pi Syndrome . Symptoms are: 'I5 repetition of 3.14 25 having the urge to divide everything 35 seeing the symbol H everywhere 45 feeling the need to add and subtract all the numbers on the speed limit signs 55 wanting to multiply all of the test scores by 100 65 substituting the letters D and F with A and B Some students feel that they will never need the arithmetic that they have learned. I think I already know fmath5, but I'm just taking this for a credit. It's not go- ing to do me any good, Larry Steliban said. There are more stu- dents that feel their math- ematical needs are being met. In just about every area of business, arithme- tic is going to be needed. The Business Math class offered helps to prepare students for this area of careers. I think it will help me to make good financial de- cisions. I believe it can give you an edge over the mi- nority population, It will help me reduce the chances of me making a business mistake. Balanc- ing a check properly will be easier to do, Terry Piggee said. The challenge of arith- metic intrigues some 74 Academics while it baffles others. There are students that thrive on mathematical equations. It truly inspires them to figure out prob- lems. Without these peo- ple near-impossible prob- lems would never have an- swers. I look at math as a chal- lenge. I plan to go to col- lege and major in Engi- neering. This math will re- ally help me and it keeps me from wasting a year, Norman Dunn said. All of the math students share' one thing in com- mon. In one way or anoth- er they help or hurt others around them. Helping by encouraging them to take on challengesg hurting by diminishing the will to study. It is a sad, but true fact. For the most part, helping is prevalent. Mrs. Person's student teacher checks over Ronnie Robinson's shoulder to help him complete one of his home- work problems. Chris Davis is a direct result of the past year's mathematical studies. She shows total concentration while she's constantly swamped in her lessons. Kristi Walker listens intensely as Mrs. Larson verbally and visually explains her trigonometry lesson on the board. Math 75 .,..-, Discover the biological aspects of life and WW Gain New Understanding Staff ' ll love science! It helps me to un- derstand what's really going on around me! Christy Hal- loway said. A science course is one that will be used for the rest of a person's life. It teaches students about things that have confused them in the past and pre- sents them with knowl- edge of their surround- ings. In science class I can study about something that interests me and then I can go out and relate it back to what I have learned, Linda Lowery said. For the great variety of interests in the many sci- entific fields, there are dif- ferent classes for the stu- dents to complete. Biolo- gy I is the basis for all high- er level biology classes, such as Zoology. The oth- er sciences classes, Chem- istry and Physics, require an efficient mathematical background. Chemistry is the study of the composi- tions of substances. Phys- ics is the study of work. These are only the most basic definitions of two very complex subjects and for the student taking these classes, a great amount of devotion is necessary. Ill Ive taken Chemistry for three years and I feel like each year I gain a deeper understanding of the material that is cov- ered, Keith Couch said. These classes are the first steps into the knowl- edge of science. Some stu- dents who accept the challenges of the science classes are the scientists of the future. Science is the key to the future. Without peo- ple trying new things, where would we be? I'm glad that there are people out there who are willing to experiment and find out new things, Charlotte Burris said. lay Heflin and Kelly Ziegler work dili- gently on an experiment assigned to their Chemistry class, fourth period. Mr. Earleywine instructs his Biology I class on the fundamentals of the human body cell and its functions. Coach Runyan sits and listens to the questions asked by his students, then, prepares an answer for them. FW 6 Academics x 23? , M f X Q Lf,-U, - a-Qxmim ,, my 1 rg , H , W g 5 .W . rw People may not understand, but they will learn i tory Can Make Difference FlBtg Staff istory of the United States is like the old poem! In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue... American history is just one of the different types of many social studies clas- ses. American government teaches you the Bill of Rights, procedures of the government, and many more different things. American government is a interesting course. lt is basically reviewing you from previous history clas- ses, Russell jackson said. Mui! 122-I I ll 1231 World History is where you learn about the differ- ent kinds of people who lived long time ago in A.D. and B.C. An American govern- ment teacher, Evenlyn Coppola and a senior Leah Pennington founded an organization called junior Political Animals Club. They are the first high school branch of the IPAC in the state. IPAC is involved also with the Close-up Pro- gram. Together, they sent students from across the nation to Washington D.C., for a week. ln order to raise money for the trip they put on many differ- J L3 KI 4 li. I ent fundraisers. Some of the fun- draisers we are doing to raise money are car washes, auctions, talent shows, fish-fries, and sell- ing candy, April Hirby said. There are 'l4 mem- bers of IPAC and not all went but they all helped to raise money. They felt that the junior chapter of the Political Animals can make as much of a difference in the state as the politicians in office. Lakhiva Blann and Bobby Current sit at one of the tables in their social studies class concentrating and working hard to finish their assignment. if 'll . 78 Academics ref' Brian Linn April Hirby and Damon D'Amico sit and listen during one of their Political An- imals meetings held in the library to dis- cuss and plan more fund raisers. .x,5iQ2.. ,A , ,.1,.. . A K KbAx 7 i' or if Carla Hall and Tonja Smith try to finish J ig 53,95 W their workin class while Tara Parrish ex- plains to them the importance of the a1'gsz,b2,'L',QQ,gg ' lesson. Brian Linn Soc 4 Marcy Woods attempts to study and fin ish her work during classs while Lisa Ma- con is in another world as she day dreams and wish for the bell to ring. . StudiesfPol Animals 79 Something More Than Just . . . oademics '? Nita Simmons Ads Editor lectronics, philoso- phy, sports, the- ology, journalism, art and psychology. These are but a few inter- ests and studies of stu- dents in the Talented And Gifted program. TAG seminar allows students to study any topic that inter- ests them. Each student in seminar does this in the form of an independent project. The seminar class holds discussions on critical thinking, modern prob- lems, problem solving, hu- man behavior, and devel- oping creativity skills. In TAG, we learn to think, and we learn to de- ceit.:-ux:-:.s fer.. Steven Kirshberger gets deeply in- volved with a new computer program which depicts an extensive war be- tween two countries. 80 Academ fend our thoughts in argu- ments, Lisa Berry said. Mrs. Whitfield, the TAG facilitator, helps to moti- vate students to pursue their interests. She also supplies an ample amount of resources to use for in- dependent studies. Mrs. Whitfield always adds a little push when it's needed, Dean Lewis said. Most of the indepen- dent projects are a result from great interests. TAG students spent much time looking at colleges and universities. Karen Shu- maker and Lisa Berry made a file from the mounds of information from various colleges and universities. This year was my last chance to do a major proj- ect with Lisa and to leave my mark on Mills, Karen Shumak- er said. Neil McElroy used his outside interests to support the program. He held a concert with his band Twitch to raise money for the TAG fund. Music gives me an outlet for my creativi- ty, Neil McElroy said. Many ofthe students are very dedicated to TAG, some of the stu- dents have been in TAG programs since third grade. I love TAG. I need itg l'm addicted to it, Keith Wheeler said. Keith Wheeler discusses important dates of scheduled events with Mrs. Whitfield in efforts to plan a day for a guest speaker. ics I Neal McElroy uses his creative tal- ents to raise money for the TAG fund so other students can pursue their interests as well. ,949 A al ,,,.vf ' Infl Kristi Kyzer, Rusty Pifer, Kevin Coker, and Darren Red discuss possible investments in the stock market game sponsored by the Arkansas Gazette. Karen Shumaker and Lisa Berry filter through college pamphlets and catalogs to find valuable information to pass on to other students. TAC. 81 Getting a slice of life in the real World in The Working Class. Laura Miller Staff ll have enjoyed VICA for two years now. lt has helped me de- velop good leadership skills and a sense of re- sponsiblity, Lang Kirsh- berger said. The Vocational lndus- trial Club of America QVICAJ program gave stu- dents an opportunity to travel and meet people from various types of professions. VICA is a club open to members of either auto mechanics, Cooperative Training UCTQ, or cosme- tology. Vocational classes and the basic academic classes seemed similar but, the difference is quite great. ln vocational classes you have more freedom. You will use more of the things you have learned in these classes after gradua- tion. In auto mechanics, you do everything from changing spark plugs to building motors, Scooter Scruggs said. Vocational classes al- lowed students to gain hands-on experience and skills that will help in ob- taining a career after grad- uation. Exploratory Drafting gave me an opportunity to visualize ideas and put them down on paper where anyone can under- stand them. ln preparation for my career as an engi- neer, I think it will be a great asset, Danny Vines said. Evelyn lones works diligently on her ex- ploratory drafting assignment for Mr. Harkey's class. She learned the basics of drafting. Brian Linn Misty Walker gets a peep into the future Mr. Smith demonstrates the robot, that by getting her plam read at the Halloween was constructed by students in his class, carnival sponsored by the VICA club. to Mr. Harkey's students. 82 Academics l 'aaa , -tt.. Q 1. 9 ri n Q Senior, Dexter Bunting gets experience that will help him in obtaining a job after graduation in auto mechanics. You expect me to know how to work this thingZ! says joe Wagner's facial expres- sion while in Mr. Smith's class. Brian Linn N M 4? ,QA Brian Linn Mr. jones uses the telephone in the VICA office to Contact people from various pro- fessions to arrange for the students to meet them. Vocational Classes 83 Coming To ether ,Lisa Berry - Editor I ' I'm selling Sweet tarts and Sprees for Art Club, Chocolate for journalism, and suckers for junior Cabinet! Take your pick! Organizations were vital to school. Without club members, how could students have gotten the all-important afternoon sugar fix?! Other than teaching students to be excellent sales persons, clubs provided a small group atmosphere where a student could meet other students with similar interests. This small group interaction was especially important this year with so many new faces at Mills. After people settled into the new atmosphere and got down to the real business of school, organizations became an important break in the everyday routine. Clubs give me something else to do besides just academic work, and clubs help out the school, Bridgit Thigpen said. So whether students belong to clubs for socializing or for service, they usually get their share of both. 84 Organizations saw .W gi K , ,Wa-5 ffiirffgtiiifitiilg? a,' L 1 IW 'Wits' A I ,mi is .Q .t My ,rs ,M Q, 'gg' - f' 1. wa . :gg 3 P, sq s ,. K Sa N2 Q tv I gifs 5 msg, . s jeff Dye gives his best throw in a foot- ball toss during the Cosmetology de- partment's Halloween carnival on the practice field. I Mr. Mc!-Xnally applauds the positive events of a unity assembly. The purpose of these assemblies was to talk out school problems. D iv i s i 0 n New Ruling ForPresidential Hopefuls L MII Sports Ed his year a new gav- el came down, along with a new ruling. The voting system went from Demo- cratic to randomly select- ed. Now Lady Luck will be picking and choosing your president and other offi- cals. It's a weird situation. I feel a vote would do jus- tice, Tim Wadly said. Starting this year, the presidential hopefuls and their parties put their name on a piece of paper and tossed it into the hat, literally. Then one person is randomly selected for each position. I don't think it's fair be- cause there are a lot of people that want to help and then don't get the chance and then the ones that don't really care get picked and do nothing for the school, Colette Miller said. This new system was put into action in order to try and get people other than the same ones over and over each year. The Student Council is a vital organization to the school. This year they lt's a Weird situation. I feel a vote would do jus- tice. sponsored both the bas- ketball and football home- comings, collected food for the homeless, orga- nized the blood drive and the Comet Fest, and spon- sored several dances. If there is something you want done or something you want passed,thisisthe place to go. I am glad I'm on Stu- dent Council, because I think we have accom- plished a lot this year, jill Gough said. The Principal's Student Advisory Committe was organizationed for im- proved communication. Their plan was to send out surveys to identify what the primary problems are and then set up a Task Force to attack each prob- lem. I think the students are the clients of the system and they should assume responsibility for their own education and take action, coordinater Ms. Ryder-EcKert said. You have to be willing to work hard. That's the most important thing, Leann Adams said. Ms. Ryder-Eckert passes out copies of the agenda for an after school Princi- pal's Advisory Committee meeting. 86 Organizations ff! B L ill sl. fy! . .Q .. .h.. , W. 3,2 is 3? if ' Y Mr. Barnes discusses a hand out with President of the Student Council members of the Principal's Advisory Lynette Linsy presides over an early Committee. Open communication is morning meeting in the auditorium. encouraged in these meetings. Brian Linn Brian Linn Gobrielle Fair looks over her notes be- fore making a presentation to fellow members ofthe Student Council. Stu. Council!Prin. Adv 87 Cream Cf The Crop What would we do without them Colett Miller Staff itting silently in the class- room, the door slowly creeps open and a student with a sealed letter walks to your seat and lays it on the desk. With excitement and enthusiasm, you rip the envelope open and the first words you read are Congratulations, you've been selected to be in Beta Club. Two very distinct clubs at Mills High School are Beta Club and National Honor Society. These clubs induct members pri- marily on their grade point average, but other activi- ties outside of school count also. Beta Club con- ll sists of students with a B average. National Honor Society mainly includes students with a 3.47 grade point average. I felt privileged when they asked me if I wanted ffl It s nice to know someone noticed me because l've maintained a B average. to be in Beta Club. It is a rewarding experience for my hard work. Even though it separated me from the rest of the stu- dent body, l'm happy. It's nice to know someone noticed me because l've maintained a B average, Pam Talley said. NHS has been more in- volved in the student body under the new spon- sor, Mr. Nelson. NHS sponsored the Celebrity Basketball game, the Name that Baby Con- test, and a food and clothing drive for needy families. Mr. Nelson is a good sponsor because he has a lot of new ideas and he wants to get things done, Nita Simmons said. Students in these clubs realize their importance to the school. Without them there would be no Cream of the Crop. Beta Club member, Linda Lowery, lis- tens intently as Ms. Larson speaks to all club members at one of the regular club meetings held in the morning. 88 Organizations Brian Linn game. ...grunt Brian Linn ,, ' ' yiiat afgft . ,wp -.,, 1 'ggi ' rf ,, raw WHY Wheel 'W I Erik Swafford discusses with Mr. Nelson, National Honor Society sponsor, plans concerning the Celebrity Basketball Find anything? Holly Bramel rummages through a box of clothes collected by NHS to be given to needy families by students at Mills High. s 'Thr .' .Q Q I . u . ':3'f'?? M 3090.0 O 0 1 21 Q .l'l. a4-.'- ' OO: .' u ' 'O '.' s , ...I . -IO l Q sta 01 F. Cindy Hope grlEeEi ' Qt Q.. K fu 1 v'. N f . ' -vt, - . .X L 1 f 1 U - NE? H16 4 Lis' tit l l , K 41 - a-'J , , K5 X J A L. rf l ' S l VX S Brian Linn How's this? Karen Shumaker chats with Holly Bramel about the next fund raiser NHS can participate in, to include the student body. The Name that Baby Contest consist- ed of baby pictures donated by ten fac- ulty members who voluntarily partici- pated for the benefit of NHS, HSfBeta 89 Cindy Hope 6 Cabinets make plans Iunior and Senior groups book proms, activities Colette Miller Staff wo very impor- tant organiza- tions at Mills are junior and Senior Cabinets. They are impor- tant because junior Cabi- net is in charge of plans for the junior-Senior prom, and Senior Cabinet de- cides what to leave to the school. Senior Cabinet spon- sors, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Hightower, and Mrs. El- der, helped them organize activities for the seniors. Getting a date, time, and a place for everyone's con- venience was sometimes quite tedious. They man- aged to work out things through weeks of plan- ning and organizing. Clo- ing to the McClellan pa- rade to cheer for Mills took extratimefor thestu- dents to organize. This year, Mrs. High- tower has tried to work outalot of senior activities with Mr. Barnes and we have planned a lot of fun stuff for the seniors, Cheryl Lancaster said. Many changes have tak- en place this year with the new principal. Instead of holding graduation practice at Barton Coli- seum, seniors practiced on the football field be- cause they didn't have the funds to rent the whole coliseum. In the past, going to celebrate after practice was fa- vored. Things were modified, but still en- joyed. Talking with the principal and voicing concerns helped every- one feel better about the decision. Seniors have an I believe it's been a fun year with the Crea tive and energetic people. . . opportunity to be heard in Senior Cabinet. I think we're doing a good job working with Mr. Barnes considering the changes we have had to endure. I believe it's been a fun year with the creative and energetic people we have on Senior Cabinet, Chuck Ferrell said. The energetic people of junior Cabinet spend 90 Organizations hours upon hours picking, choosing, and making plansfor thelunior-Senior prom. Above all, they spend much of their time swamped in fund raisers. They sell candy-grams for important holidays, along with Ozark Mountain suckers. Seeing a junior Cabinet member bogged down with a sack of suck- ers and an envelope full of candygrams wasn't unusu- al especially during the Christmas season. They are always busy doing something around the school, and for the school. I wanted to be on Iu- nior Cabinet because I have a chance to partici- pate in choosing things for prom, and I wanted to get more involved in school activities besidesjust com- ing and working, Yo- londa Tenpenny said. Senior and junior Cabi- nets worked together and did many things that af- fected the school as a whole. Dedication to the clubs made them success- ful and helpful to all stu- dents. junior Cabinet sponsors, Mrs. Sued- meyer and Ms. Persons go over deci- President of junior Cabinet, lay Heflin, sions for prom decorations with stu- conductsameeting where colors about dent, Chad Pifer. prom are being discussed and voted on. ,V 3, . V , 'M ll v , ll ,ffmlj if Q f A , U yi is . V, A Melody Case gives a suggestion to what the Senior Cabinet should do to leave their mark on Mills High from the class of '88. Carol Loring and Tina Brooks are two seniors who are lucky enough to have gotten seats at an early morning senior Cabinet meeting. jr. Cab.!Sr. Cab. 91 Helping Others is Number One on their Agenda Ch dPfer og Ed of u t e n ! ' ' ff Bonjourl and Good Day! were among the few different sounds that were heard by the student body and fac- ulty during the year.These sounds were foreign to some but to a few, it rem- inded them of home far away. The Open Door Club promotes this good will. The Open Door Club helps to promote the ex- change program and it also helps to make us feel comfortable while staying in America, Natapol Po- lawath said. The Open Door Club is not the largest organiza- tion on campus, but it stands out from all the rest. Even though the Open Door Club is small they still do a great deal of good by helping the exchange stu- dents feel welcomed, Lisa Macon said. The Open Door Club's main goal is to bring the It was all worth the trouble when I saw the expressions on their face . . . foreign exchange students together with other stu- dents, in hopes that they will enrich each others lives. I think that what the Open Door Club is doing is great because it helps American teenagers and foreign teenagers relate jennifer jones and foreign exchange student Marisol Rua talk about the dif- ferent things that teenagers do for fun in their countries. Brian Linn Several members of Kings Club and Se- nior Cabinet join together to watch the deaf children open their gifts that they received from Santa Claus. 92 Organizations and learn from each oth- er, jay Heflin said. Another organization that helps others in the community by making people happy and provid- ing interaction is the Kings Club. The Kings Club organi- zation is involved with the Arkansas School for the Deaf. Each year the Kings Club plays the faculty in a basketball game and uses the proceeds to sponsor a Christmas party for the children from the school of the deaf. It gave me a great feel- ing knowing that I was helping out children who can't hear. lt was all worth the trouble when I saw the expressions on their face when they opened their gifts, Steve Turnage said. lohn Kimbrough joyfully helps to make the deaf children have a good time while attending the annual Kings Club Christmas party. Chad Plfer Chad Open Door Club sponsor Ms. Mauer and treasurer Shelia Martin discuss to- gether the activities that the club can af- ford to participate in. lay Heflin seems to fit right in with the children from the Arkansas School for the Dear, while attending the annual Christmas party. KingSfopeFiMli?300r Club 93 Not Just Catching A Glimpse Of Politics A View Close-Up Staff he Close-up Foun- dation sent stu- dents from across the nation to Washington D.C. for the week of january 31st to February 6th, The idea was to allow students a close-up view of government. Dur- ing the week, students at- tended political work shops and shared views with other students, ad- ministrators and politi- cians. In addition to workshops, the students visited Capitol Hill, the Smithsonian Institute, Williamsburg and other Historical sites. I got to see and meet Ted Kennedy. I also went 5422 :iw I Close-Up students spent a week in Washington D.C. soaking up all of the culture and history of the city that is the capitol of our nation. Craig O'Neal, disc jockey from KKYK, talkes to the Close-Up organization about several activities they have planned for the year ahead. 94 Academ ics to the Embassy of South Africa and learned how their country is ran and their viewpoints of the United States, Ctobrielle Fair said. The total cost of the trip was 5865, and the money was raised by fundraisers. I would highly recom- mend the Close-up trip to anyone able to go next year. It was well worth the time and money put out. They are some of my best memories ever! April Hirby said. On the trip they attend- ed seminars and classes, learned important things about the government, and for fun they visited museums and monu- ments. They really didn't have much free time, but H a,,.,,,,,. .. they made the best of it. The students not only visited monuments, but had meetings with their Congressmen, Senators Pryor and Bumpers and Representative Robinson. They had a private meet- ing in the Shea and Gould Law Firm with Wilbur D. Mills, for whom our school is named. All in all, the trip was a balance of fun, educational, and ex- posure to people from other parts of our coun- try, Ms. Coppola said. Kevin Blazer and the rest of the Mills Close-up group are greeted by Senator David Pryor during Activities at the Capitol. Mr. Nelson and a student pause a min- ute to pose for a picture between events on the Close-up trip. Close-Up 9 Puzz e Pieces Lisa Berry a kditor The cycle seems endless: getting up early, going to school, going to work or play, finally getting home, then going to bed late, knowing it would all begin again too soon! Some adults think teenagers have boundless ener- gy that keeps them going. Sometimes organization is the key to a busy schedule. My mind is so jumbled up that I have to write ev- erything down. If l don't have a list, l'd just sit and watch T.V. all night. My incentive is getting all the things on the list marked off, Shannon Warner said. Even the lists of the most organized people could not include everything. It is impossible to schedule those sudden inspirations and the temporary fits of in- sanity that result from burnout or lack of sleep. But those are the moment that piece together the events of a typical day. The Mini-Magazine section is devoted to captur- ing those bits and pieces of high school life that will long be remember because the ordinary moments of today are the 'fl remember when statements of to- morrow. 96 Mini Mag ' W .fl Michael Cole works on the backdrop for the Odyssey of the Mind compe- tition. Style is important to the pre- sentation. I Dedicated Comet fans show their pride during a rainy, Friday night football game. iq, a X s if? s ,L 'WA 'AN if ' 5 Q , , it we ,ii .' A it ' - v . Ya tx vytx-1 5 b t 1 ' W E I 'ff fs - L: 55 R Brian Linn Mini-Mag 97 Return of the Nomad Laura Miller Staff Trying to get through the halls to get to your locker can be a feat in it- self. A suit of armor would be helpful just to get through the crowds around your locker. Some people have re- sorted to carrying their life on their backs. Living like nomads does not seem to bother most of these peo- ple. They say it's a lot sim- pler than being a barbarian just to get to their lockers. It really doesn't bother me to carry my backpack. It is a lot easier and faster than using a locker, Mar- nie Davison said. Some even go as far as carrying actual suitcases to school. Whether they re- ally carry clothing or just have a lot of work is still an unanswered question. I saw this guy dragging a suitcase down the hall by the luggage handle one day. I didn't know wheth- er he was moving out or if he was in AP English, , 'tefef it Kriston Milligan said. By carrying all your things around with you in a bag, you never have to worry about getting the wrong book or forgetting to bring your folder. Since I started carrying a backpack, I've decreased my tardies and raised my grades by always having my materials, Mike Lang- ford said. Perhaps this is a new kind of nomadic people. Cobin '77-' ' I ' eg: Kim FerrelI's swimming pool is convert- Most of Arkansas came to a standstill ed to a backyard ice rink duringthe bliz- during the twelve-inch snowfall in janu- zard of '88. ary. 98 Mini-Mag Staff All Pulaski County Schools will be closed again tomorrow due to hazardous road condi- tions. For seven days students all across Little Rock were faced with these words. For the first few days, many were pleased to sleep in or go out and play in the snow, but then, boredom set in. The time had come when students were ready to go back to school before the school board allowed. At first I really enjoyed being out of school but then the days began to get longer and longer and for the first time in my life I was more than ready to go back to school, Gary Thompson said. SX Lang Kirshberger looks for a book dur- ' ing A.P. English. With so many books, he finds this easier than 25 trips to a locker. FSVGI' Others realized that summer vacation was the real reason people go to school. When we were out for l the snow it made me real-I ize that I was more than ready for summer vaca-j tion, Kasonia Browning said. The snow caused a lot of . problems for relation-I ships. Parents getting on kid's nerves jand possibly vice versaj were common situations, but many par- ents were concernedl about letting their kids I out in the freezing weath-l er. In so many houses - over my dead body was the popular response to questions of Can I go . .? . Most people definite- ly caught cabin fever. 71 Never Staff School is made of expe- riences, one after another. Some are good, some bad. But there's always an ex- perience that turns into a special memory that will lways last. Remember the time the car broke down on that deserted road and the field trip that became a state of confusion? What about that wonderful night at the senior prom? Experiences turn into cherished memories. This year is my senior year. I'll never forget it be- cause this is the last year with my friends. It has been the most fun I've had in school, Donovan Sum- ers said. Even though good ex- periences are liked more, bad experiences can also become good memories. The competition in sports Forget . . . creates good and bad memories. I'll always remember my experiences from when I ran track. I remem- ber one time when I was pole vaulting and the pole broke. It was scarey then, but now it's kind of fun- ny, Keith Couch said. A lot of memories are about the favorite pastime of goofing off. Crazy little things that happen at odd times can make a deep im- pression on one's memo- ry. I'll never forget the time Kevin Coker and I were in the paper staff room and he was doing a handstand on a chair. He fell and broke his nose. When he jumped up, his glasses were hanging crooked on his face. It was the most hilarious thing I've ever seen, Kristi Kyzer said. Yes, Chad, there is a Santa Claus and you are it. Chad Pifer gets some help Laura Miller and Tim Wadley look over from Mike Horton as he prepares for some old Galaxy papers and remember the Kings Club party. a few outstanding moments. Before this person became a teacher at Mills he counseled at the juvenile detention unit He has taught at Mills for nine years, and he says the great est things about this school are the students and the football program He grew up in Lexa, Arkansas and attended Bar ton High School, where he maintained a Baverage Favorite books Black Beauty and Where the Red Fern Grows This person s favorite hobbies are playing pool and building things. Can you guess who this person is from these pieces of information? See index for answers. Guess Who! Mini-Mag 99 Candy Lana - It's not just o game anymore: it's Stickuw Laura Miller Staff Once again you are sent out on a mission - a mis- sion far away. The destina- tion: Fund raiser land. The fund-raiser's associ- ation seems to hit you at your weakest time. At a time in need, in need of a candy fix. It's a long hard battle soon to be lost by the sell- er. The choice is either sell it and gain five pounds, plus the extra credit, or don't sell it and loose the poundage, and the credit for the course. reality Who wins? The Associa- tion of course! Now comes the fun part. You can carry the heavy boxes and get down on your hands and knees to beg people to buy it. Or, you can pass up the temptations of the money and the candy and just go crazy. I hate to sell candy be- cause I always eat the can- dy and then never have the money to pay for it lat- er, Leann Adams said. Once you give in and startselling the candy your friends think you are their automatic Willy Wonka. f'I hate to sell things be- cause yourfriends beg you for I.O.U.'s and they never pay you back, so you end up paying for it yourself, Joann Weaver said. There are some benefits to the fund-raisers though. You can get extra credit and can get to help out the people and orga- nizations you care about. I like to help with the fund-raisers because I en- joy helping the people and the clubs, Stacy Woods said. Y 2 sal!! ,'g5'iT - . ' 'nt' V- KX .I . I .ffl x . - ra' .V . 3 ap ?.f5.? tffp. if' I' lex it xv- 'L 2 'IOO Mini- Mag situations! Laura Miller Staff He stands up, there is a piece of fluorescent green gum stuck to the back of his leg. The class roars while he turns red. Of course the gum comes in a variety of colors and flavors ranging from checkermint to chocolate mint, but by the end of the day it all winds up tasting the same. By seventh period my gum always winds up tast- ing more like a piece of rubber rather than gum, Danny Vines said. This little piece of nuisance as teachers may call it can be used in many useful ways. 'Il it can be used to keep you awake it serves as tape when none available it can serve as a useful revenge weapon when put on the spot 45 and when severe boredom strikes it can serve as a playtoy for those with elementa- ry minds. You can stretch it, pull it or wrap it around your fingers, Leann Adams said. Gum can become a good hobby or collecting item. It's an inexpensive way to decorate your locker, Damon D'Amico said. 25 35 I I I KMH . Colette Miller Staff Something to brighten up someone's day may very well be the morning announcements. They are usually read off by a stu- dent at Mills over the in- tercom system. At approx- imately 8:07 every week- 'day morning, an enthusi- astic voice comes over the intercom informing all about meetings, poetry -contests, or deadlines that are soon to come. They I re quite helpful because ot all teachers have the onvenient time to read heir announcements. his provides every stu- ent with at least one op- ortunity to be informed. I thought the weather as helpful and nifty. It akes me proud to know hat a fellow classmate ould be so creative. It akes my first period class horter, Clay Williams aid. One classmate that does read the announcements is Tim Wadley. Doing an- nouncements in the morning or the afternoon can sometimes be a fri- ghtening experience. Ms. Coppola and a few other teachers suggested that I do announcements. They said I had a good speaking voice, and then I was told to do announce- ments. I enjoy reading them, but sometimes I still get a little nervous talking to over 1,000 people, Tim Wadely said. The best part about the announcements is that they always bring a smile to someone's face. They are like a short piece of lit- erature to inform students and faculty, but in a light- hearted way, these an- nouncements seem to help everyone cope with the many stresses a school day can bring. TT 'I'TJ mv... Intercom disc jockey, Scott McEntire voices the daily announcements over the loud speaker through out the entire school, Linda Brown goes after a cheeseburger during lunch. Cheeseburger and all kinds of candy are very popular during lunch pe- riods and between classes. Mini-Mag 'l0'l Sergeant Smith spends some time with prospective recruits during lunch to discuss options students have in the Army. A V B Guess Who' This person has been a teacher for eight years, with two years on staff at Mills She was also a li censed insurance sales representative for eight years Currently she sells make up at Merle Nor man She has a variety of interests, ranging from ae robics to playing with her cats Her latest endeavor is learning to paddle a kayak place for everyone at Mills Favorite book The Complete Works ofShake speare because it is a perfect combination of beautiful language comedy, and tragedy lt s hu man nature in print Can you tell who this person is from these few pieces of information? n I - - V Her view of Mills, lt is a real melting pot. There is a ' . U I . . . . - ' 1 I - ' 102 Mini-Mag Searching for Soldiers Keith Wheeler Staff You see them in the counselor's office. They call after the ASVAB scores are in. They offer and ask and look for signa- tures on the dotted line. Military recruiters are hard at work trying to get students to sign up for the armed forces. By means of talks in the counselor's of- fices and interviews on telephones, the recruiters fulfilled their jobs of gain- ing new young soldiers for our nation's military forces. The recruiters are al- ways coming in to the counselor's office trying to talk someone into join- ing up with the military, Larry Thompson said. Some thought that the recruiters would try too hard to get students in the armed forces. The re- cruiters can be very con- sistent about asking stu- dents to join. l think that some of the recruiters try too hard in getting the person they want. l don't think they can take NO for an an- swer. l believe they would have more success if they would not be so aggres- sive, Ryan McMurray said. Sometimes the recrui- ter's aggressiveness can turn off interested people. It is difficult to make a de-4 cision to join the military while being pressured. I was contemplating joining the reserves to help pay for college until the recruiter at Mills hounded me for two months. When I finally de cided to join, it was on m own free will, Mitch Gates said. Colette Miller Hours spent in front of the mirror, time spent picking out clothes, and vears spent learning to these things make t ue party animal. is an art that be taken seriously. nowing where to be at right time is very im- when it comes to people and get- noticed. I always make it a point o be noticed. I like atten- so parties are my fa- places to be. It's just part of my life that I enjoy. The fact that I meet guys there helps a lot, too, Gwen Moncrief said. Social events are perfect for showing the real person. They are like a re- lease. Why not be me, is frequently asked, but nev- 3 I' as 140345014454 er directly answered. When I go to parties, all I think about is having a good time. Some things I do there I would never do any other time. I'm really wild, but it's really fun, Steven Wilson said. There are two kinds of parties the wild'f and the not so wild . The not so wild parties usu- ally have a small number of people who talk and listen to slow music. Most ro- mantic couples attend these. They are mostly for the mellow people that like to party, but not get wild. Parties are great when you can sit and talk with friends without having to yell over loud music. They make everything seem more like a get together between close friends, Tina Scruggs said. Recognition for a Good Staff It's a cynical world out there, and hard work rarely pays off. Blood, sweat, and tears go into solving problems faced by all. There are times, though, when hard work is recognized. The Good Apple Award is given by the school board to recognize out- standing contributions of time and effort. Art teacher Becky Whitfield was chosen to receive the Good Apple Award for her dedication to her students. I enjoyed the recog- nition for Mills and the support from the faculty, administration, and the students. I think the award serves to remind each of us that there can be recognition for our efforts, Mrs. Whitfield said. Apple Mrs. Whitfield's art experience reaches be- yond the classroom. She also works as a profes- sional artist. Even though she spends time at her own studio, she still works tirelessly with her art students. Her professional art- istry may also help her be creative with her art clas- ses. She's a very flexible teacher. She'll let you do any kind ofart work as long as you do your work. She's very helpful, Denzil Roland said. Her talent attracts art students,and helpsthem to do their art better. Many of her students have been top winners at state art competitions. She has an intellectu- al approach to art. She'll do anything to help you as long as you try to help yourself, Terry Piggee said. The luau was definitely a date to re- member! Here several students enjoy a friendly volleyball competition. Mini-Mag 103 6 MIIIS-MCCIZIIGH Chad Pifer Org. Editor In the beginning of the Mills - McClellan rivalry there were marshmallows, painted mice, and bread crumbs. ln the year of '87- '88 a new weapon arose from the depths of peo- ple's minds. On October 16, the day of the Mills VS. McClellan football game, a new chapter of this rivalry was recorded in history. The day started off with a pep assembly, during which, a group of McClel- lan guys delivered a goat wearing a Beat the Com- ets banner. The McClel- lan students were then chased out of the gym by the football team. To retaliate, a large number of Mills students attended the McClellan homecoming assembly and presented to the McClellan student body a funeral wreath, which said the traditional slogan - Mills Kills. Rivalry Still going strong ll It was a lot of fun and a great way to get even when we presented the student body with the wreath, Bryant Steele said. Later that afternoon, hundreds ofMills students gathered on Wal-Mart's parking lot to cheer for the Comets during McClellan's homecoming parade. But the peaceful fun soon ended. A truckful of McClel- lan guys drove by and started throwing eggs at us, so some Mills students ran into Food-4-Less and bought eggs to retaliate with, Paul Brittion. Many students went to the parade to show school spirit and have good clean fun, but McClellan stu- dents had other ideas. We all had planned to bring green and gold pop- corn to throw and just watch the parade showing good, clean school spirit, but everything turned nasty all of a sudden. Even 'IO4 Mini-Mag some of the people in the parade had two or three cartons of eggs, Karla Yancey said. Because of the animosi- ty between the two schools, the Senior Cabi- net cancelled the spirit pa- rade that was planned to be held before the game. Attendance at the game was still high, despite con- cern over the potential danger of fights. The prin- cipals of Mills and McClel- lan apologized before the game for the events that had taken place earlier and warned students against any aggressive behavior during or after the game. I don't think that it was right for Mr. Barnes to apologize for something that we didn't even start, Mike Carter said. Marina Gudelj takes advantage of her privilege of reading the newspaper as she also displays a number of fashion jewelries on her wrist and hand. Mills football players and cheerleaders decorate their cars to show support for the Comets at the McClellan parade and at the football game that night. 'N. . .5 ...ff ' f Q ' A rl' A 'lt 5. I l 4-nw 'l ' txflcx a--' . EI B L rian inn Holly Bramel Co-Editor Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The Supreme Court today stated that freedom of the Press does not apply to high school newspapers or published materials of any kind. Statements of this kind were heard by many un- happy teenagers who wrote for their high schools. They believed that their constitutional rights were being taken away from them. It's the students' rights and by this they will be Rm , etc . . . lt's all more than play Holly Bramel C0-Editor Earrings, necklaces, rings, watches, and brace- lets all contribute to the style and fashion of jewel- ry. Types of jewelry can be worn in many different ways and in many different places. The places may range anywherefrom your ankles to your head. I guess that you can call the beads in my hair jewelry. I like to wear oth- er jewelry also. I like neck- laces and rings,'f Carla Hall said. The prices of jewelry range from the cheap prices of costume jewelry to the extremely expen- sive prices of the real thing. jewelry also can come in a vast variety of different and bright co- lors. I like real gold. It doesn't have to be real ex- pensive, it just has to be real. Costume jewelry is okay for sometimes but I really like the real stuff, Linda Brown said. jewelry is a statement of personality and taste. The statements given off by jewelry is like a neon sign telling everyone about yourself. Any kind of jewelry that you wear tells a per- son your personality and how you care about your- self, Jaime Gatrell said. Supreme Court ruling affects high school taking their rights away. The students are in charge and they care more about the newspapers or year- books than anybody else, Kristy Henson said. Not only the students that wrote for their schools believed that this was wrong,but there were students who didn't write for their schools who be- lieved that it is unfair. The students believe in things and say things that the adults don't agree with. If they don't have freedom of press we will never be heard, Leann Kinchen said. Even though the bad side of the decision pre- vailed, some students seemed to think that maybe a little censorship should go on. I believe that if the in- formation is slander then that should be censored but other than that I don't think that anybody has the right to go through and say that this and that can not be published, Enrica Ran- dall said. Mini-Mag 105 Gut and About Dollars can make a difference Melody Case Staff Dates come in all sizes, kinds and costs. Is it McDonalds or Coy's? Who knows what is going to happen? Is it a movie or dancing? Sometimes the bank balance makes the decisions for you, but oth- er times it depends on the person you are trying to impress. It depends on how long I've been dating the person. Usually, Kristy and I enjoy eating at Spinnak- ers and going to a movie. A good estimate of the price of one of our dates would be about thirty-five dollars, Dean Lewis said. How much money is spent can also depend on how often you see the person. If you see the per- son only occasionally, you might chose a nicer place to go. If you see the person several times a week, you might go to TCBY and rent a movie or two. It all depends on the young man and his social class. If he can afford a big night out, then it's Cajun's Wharf and a play. If I see him quite often then it's 'Micky Deefs' and dollar night at the UA Four. Money is no object as long as we have a good time, Gwen Moncrief said. Some people want to impress the person they are with, no matter what the cost. It may be that first date or a very spe- cial occasion. It all depends on what you're trying to accom- plish, whether you are try- ing to impress the person with what you have or with who you are, Chuck Ferrell said. Others just like the company and fellowship of other classmates. A good majority of students just like to cruise through Geyer and stop for a bite to eat. I like to go to Taco Bell with other people my age. Then we like to play pool at Professor Bowl. Twenty dollars will cover it, Pat- rick Huff said. Some couples like to enjoy a quiet evening at home without all their buddies. After all, watch- ing Wheel of Fortune on television is free! 106 Mini-Mag Walking Bjllboards Laura Miller Staff Have you ever walked through the halls and saw your favorite food walk by? Or had your favorite rock group cut in front of you in the lunch line? There seems to be an abundance of billboards these days. The most pop- ular products seem to be showing up on everyone's body. I wear Coke shirts be- cause it's my favorite drink,' Teresa Hill said. There are shirts, jeans, skirts, shoes, socks, purses, bookbags, earrings, watches, and even glasses that people are wearing today to show their pref- erence in products. I I have an outfit with all Coke logos on them. At first I just bought a shirt, but then I just kept buying more Coke things, Tonya Faulkner said. A lot of people however do not like to wear their dinner on their chest. j My mom bought me a Frito's sweatshirt and I'm embarrassed to wear it, i Mike Boothe said. Michael Bennett and Rhonda Hornesj are two stylish walking billboards in- the halls at school. Alfred Thomas takes his time getting to his next class. Taking one's time can also' be a form of procrastination. The Greol: Escope The skillful ort of procrostinotion K Ferrell Staff Tomorrow, Not right now, and Come back later, are great ways jof escape. Escape from what? The answer is any- thing! This ancient art form of putting off any- thingthat you're not ready o do is procrastination in its purest form. l'm really guilty of put- ting stuff off. lt's a bad hab- 't. Things don't get done like they should but that's better than doing something I do-n't want to do, Evelyn jones said. Putting things off is defi- nitely habit forming. lt's apparent that procrastina- tion's only accomplish- ment is freeing people of responsibility but only for a moment, then it's back to reality , l don't know why l'm always putting things off! lt seems like l do it all of the time, Susan Underwood said. Putting things off is sec- ond nature to humans. The most common things to be put off are: home- work, doctor appoint- ments, getting out of bed, and doing 9 week pro- jects. Remember though, the things aren't necessar- ily in this order. I almost always wait till the last minute to do pro- jects, reports, or even just homework. l can't seem to help myself, Chris Peach said. Many people wait till the last minute to do som- ethings. Sometimes this turns out bad, but other times it turns out okay. Great things have resulted from last minute jobs. lt just doesn't seem right to do something un- til the night before it's due,' Bridgette Williams said. This person has been on staff at Mills for eight years He is from Clarksville and he attended Pulas ki Vo Tech Besides working at Mills he has also done COl'iSTI'UCUOf1 WOl'k This person has a rich family heritage His great grandmother was a full blooded Cherokee and he can trace his family history back to Paul Revere His attitude about Mills is best summed up by his comment Treating the kids all equal will make their job of growing up alittle easier The first step is love Favorite books. Indian Autobiographies Favorite hobbies: deer hunting and tracking Can you guess who this person is from this pieces of information? Guess Who! Mini-Mag 107 onotonous Daze Time passes day by day with the same tone. C let Mille Staff Slowly the clock ticks on and on. The droning sound of the seconds echoes in time, and the sudden ringing of the bell is startling. Study hall is over and life begins again. For some students this ritual of boredom lingers on day after day. Some students spend the whole period counting down for the bell. 'fl can't stand the boredom. If there was a way to get out, I would, but I guess I'll just have to suffer until the end of the year.SomehowI'm sureI'll survive, Felicia jefferson said. Studying is actually a thrill with other students. Having that extra time in the day to complete any homework that was due or finish homework for the next day can make a differ- ence.Thistimeisvery use- ful tothe people who have no other time to work on assignments. 'iStudy hall is a real help to me. I'm almost always finishing some kind of work. If there is an assign- ment I wasn't able to com- plete last night, I have this extra time to do it. It's been a lot of help since I got a job, David Dotson said. A large number of stu- dents had no choice about having study hall. If there is no way to leave school, or there are open periods in a students schedule they must take study halls. It is designed to give them a place to be instead of roaming the halls. I'm a senior, and I only needed one credit to graduate. The coun- selor's said I had to have 5 classes so I got stuck with two study halls, Kristi Walker said. For various reasons, study hall is quite full of people studying, sleep- ing, or just plain getting by. Harold Sh y Bus. Manager They have four legs, two legs, and some do not even have legs. They may come with big, brown cot- ton-like fur, or with stripes. Some may be tall or fat while still others look like a golf ball with legs. This is the way life is once one steps into the wonderful world of pets. A pet can be anything you want. All they are is something you are at- tached to, Michelle Four Legs or Two? Pets come in o voriery of shopes ond slzes Mclntyre said. Once a person takes those first steps into the world of pets it becomes a part of life that is so easy to love that it is hard to forget. It becomes a fanta- sy world where even tell- ing a dog or cat about a problem does not seem so strange, at least when no one is around to hear it. I talk to my dog when- ever I like, no matter who is there, Pam Williams said. And it is always helpful 108 Mini-Mag to know that talking with an animal will not always put the word out on who this week's heart throb is or what you think of the little angels down the street. But while some pets are being taken ad- vantage of as the always available ear , others are taking advantage of their pets for different reasons. I have a pet rock that I keep on a shelf, I should have thrown it out long ago but I can always say I have one, Richard Moser said. Like always, there are the pets that became fami- ly members simply be- cause they lost their way. One pet I remember was a baby ducky that we found crossing the street. It looked lost so we kept him, Ginger Costley said. But most of all pets let us give and receive love and a sense of being needed. Alvin jackson sits in study hall and does his homework while he listens to his headphone set. Headphones were a big hit with all of the student body. The Joke's on ou, Run an! Two students have chemistry teacher arrested by police Chad Pifer Org. Editor WANTED: Coach Ru- nyan j ALIAS: Pip i CHARGES: slander and defamation of character Coach Runyan is known y the student body and aculty at Mills as a 'practical joker who is determined to have the ast laugh - no matter how Lmbarrassing it may be. isa Berry and Karen Shu- aker had the last laugh his time by having him ed by the American Heart Association. Having Coach Runyan arrested was a great way to get him back for the bad calls that he made during the powder-puff football game, Karen Shumaker said. On Friday, November 13, there was a knock on the door during Coach Runyan's fifth period chemistry class. Every- one's attention was caught when Coach Runyan opened the door to see an officer from the Little Rock Police Department. ling. I have a warrant for your arrest, the officer said. Coach Runyan was then taken to the make shift jail in the Main Street Mall. After arriving he was placed in front of an acting judge who set his bail at 5250. Meanwhile, Coach Runyan's fifth period class went room to room col- lecting money in hopes of raising enough money to post his bail. At 3:30 p.m. that after- noon, Coach Runyan was freed after only raising Karen Shumaker and Lisa Berry talk to the Bobbie , Bill Powell, about the do- nations and information needed after having Coach Runyan arrested S110 for the Heart Associ- ation. The bail was low- ered because of his good behavior. I thought it was ironic that they let him out early because his mischievous behavior got him there in the first place, Lisa Berry said. Aword ofadvice to any- one who encounters this man: Be alert at all times! He is always ready to play the ultimate prank on anyone - So watch out! L5-11. Mini-Mag 109 Marisol Rua looks over Marinka Gulde's shoulder during class. There were six exchange students this year from all across the globe. Natapol Polowath listens intently in bi- ology class. Exchange students work hard but they know the importance of having fun too. gif, ffl --its-q -x Bhan Lin After attending college at Philander Smith and UCA this person entered the teaching profession and has taught at Mills for about 'I5 years She enjoys students with positive attitudes but she finds it hard to teach people who are never sat isfled She may be best known for her saying Ask me if I care what you think' Favorite books mysteries and IKnow Why the Caged Bird Sings Favorite hobby: working with children Can you guess who this person is from these pieces of information? Guess Who! 'l'l0 Mini-Mag gfriiffygg Foreign Horizons . Staff It's a chance in a million and the most fun that any- one could ever have. Be- ing an exchange student is sharing cultural experi- ences, meeting really dif- ferent people and travel- ing to unfamilar lands. The word to sum up the life of an exchange student would have to be pure ex- citement. I was happy and sad at the same time. Happy be- cause I was going but sad because I was leaving be- hind all my family and friends. It was a great ex- perience. Still in the be- ginning I was very nervous but excited, Marisol Rau said. The excitement an ex- change student feels is equal to the amount their host families experience. It takes special people to be able to accept someone they don't know into their life and give them love. At first I was really ner- vous about having some-I one I didn't know come' and live with us, because I didn't know how to act or what in the world to talk about. Then I got to think- ing what I would want my host family to act like if were an exchange studen and I realized they were l lot more nervous than w , could ever dream abou being. That made me fee better, Anne Marie Kel- ler said. I To be an exchange stu-I dent a person must be re- ally determined and will- ing to work very hard. There is a lot of admiration for these students. It's really interesting tc me to learn about foreign people and places and t see the exchange student learning things from uw that they will carry back home with them, Christy Holloway said. y Calen dars: I Dues and Do 's Nita Simmons Ads Editor Let's do lunch Saturday at four. Can't, that English pa- oer is due Monday. There are always things you want to do and things that are due. It is almost too much to keep up with. My calendar has every- ihing written in it. I couldn't live without it, oel Vault said. Many students organize their lives with a calendar. t helps them to keep up Ivith what's going on. Without my calendar, d forget to do my home- -'vork, Michelle Cushing laid. The student council eeps a calendar posted utside the office of cheduled school events nd happenings for the ipcoming month. HI can't keep up with hat's going on, so I just alk by the office to see if nything interesting is bout to happen, Dale illiams said. Calendars are a great re- inder of deadlines and urrent events. The city of ittle Rock sends out a cal- ndar to tell people about e public happenings for e upcoming three onths. Seniors find it a reat guide for extra cred- I here never seems to be enough time do everything! A.P. English students art their lives on their calendars. Are tanning beds more than Deluxe Toasters Melody Case 7 Staff It's that time of year. Winter is over and a little voice whispers, Tanning bed. Tanning bed. Hundreds of people go to tanning beds each day. This is a dream of a lifetime for devoted sun worshippers. I like going to Tantastic because there are really nice-looking guys that work there. They always comment on how well everyone looks after tanning, jessica Roenne said. Tanning has made things easier. Some can remember sitting outside in a bikini when it was not even sixty degrees. A portable heater helped avoid the frostbitel Tanning beds give one a healthy look on the outside, and when you look good on the outside, you feel good on the inside, Mrs. Chrisco said. But on the serious side, it has been said by the Surgeon General that tanning for long periods of time can cause some types of skin cancer. It has not totally proven that tanning beds cause all types of skin cancer. Sitting in the tanning bed is a long and boring time to wait for a tan, but it beats laying outside in the heat sweating, Tammy Green said. Tanning beds are the ultimate in sweltering heat boxes. We all hope they will make us look like the beautiful people we remember from the Coppertone commercials! I like the results of tanning beds because a tan looks good with everything. It also helps me get a jump on my summer tan, Kelly Burgess said. EBRUARY! iziiifiiiiiifm' i i sw I 8 9i ' to ity 12 A I iyaw., 1 M, ul-is I ' '. l-I:.L,,.if:J.--.,.--...., .. I5 r 16i,Q'.3f'fQQ..I7 i5EQif,I3 ffggyfw I QQ' ' 22 ,..,.. . ..,, .z..,cM5I. .,e.E -..it 235. .... . I . 1 I Kal mags, ' I .mx I . .,.-,l... ,..,.,,.,HtQ3'.'li.,,--.,, 29 301 31 0 Q 7 .. . M The annual Iuau is definitely an event to mark on the calendar. These seniors will , 3 remember it for a long time to come. B I Mini-Mag 'l'l'l s't-.tw I .4 W' H. Veronica LeBlanc shares her newest perfume with friends between classes. 0 Ma gazi n es A Place for inquiring Minds Chad P f org. Editor Where do you go to look for the latest gossip? to find out the latest trends in fashion? ... to find out about your favor- ite actor or performer? . .. to find out about current, national, and world events? where do in- quiring minds go? Maga- zines! I turn to magazines be- cause I like to read the ar- ticles and learn things about celebrities, Lisa Macon said. In today's market, there are many different types of maga- zines for readers young and old. I like to read a lot of dif- ferent kind of magazines, but my favorite is Seven- teen. I like to look at the pictures and it helps me to get away from things when I need to be alone, Shelly Stoval said. Besides magazines just being read for entertain- ment, many students find magazines educational. I like to read magazines because they are very en- tertaining but they also have a great deal of infor- mation that can be used in writing term papers, Rusty Pifer said. Whether it be intellec- tual or bubble gum for the mind, magazines will re- main an important part of our lives. j Sweet Seductive Scents Aromas fill the hea1'ts 0fa11 Keith Wheeler staff An enticing fluid is splashed on for the night in hopes of gaining affec- tions.This final touch in preparing for a date is im- portant for both guys and girls. Out on the date, sweet smells drift to the object of affection, carry- ing hopes for a perfect evening. The blended scents of the perfumes and co- lognes on dates are an im- portant part of the dating life of students. Seductive scents of various types were bought and used to further the Friday nightin- tents of students. I like Polo on guys. It 112 Mini-Mag really appeals to my sen- ses. I think it makes guys smell very mature, Erica Logan said. What makes the perfect perfume? What is a cool cologne? Different peo- ple pick their perfumes for basically the same reason. Either they like the way it smells, or someone that they love likes the way it smells. I like to use Loves Baby Soft. It smells really sweet. It's my favorite, Stacy Watts said. Sweet smells are just as important to the guys as they are to the girls. just the right amount of the perfect cologne can be the final touch to an awe- some image. j The aftershaves I use are whatever the girls like I usually use Polo or somel thing like that, whatevei the girls like, Chrif Hubbard said. Perfumes and cologneg aren't just useful on dates they're useful for getting dates. The scents can at- tract interested oppositef into a possibly good, fui evening. l The right perfume is :ll great attention getter. It'l got to be just right. Wher you walk by someone: those good smells can re ally attract, Gwen Mon chrief said. j i ing f Yourself j C I -no N1 II Stall Some students live by giving of themselves, snowing that they are helping others, or provid- ng a service for some- one's benefit is payment nough for the enjoyment f helping. Volunteers are lways needed and are in reat demand. To become ne, all that is needed is a ind, giving heart and ome training. Volunteers o all, from helping handi- apped kids to having heir own radio show. I saw a commercial for he United Way on televi- ion, so I called to see if I ould help someone. They ent me to a church to vol- nteer for one week at heir Vacation Bible I. It made me happy o think that I helped all of people, jill Gough Volunteerism said. Camp Aldersgate pro- vides camping and pro- grams for handicapped young people. Alders- gate's volunteers are im- portant because they su- pervise and play with the kids at camp. Aldersgate is a learning experience not only for the campers, but also for the volunteers. This benefits the volun- teers by providing them with experiences with many different kinds of people. At the time I was inter- ested in going into the medical field, and I felt that volunteering would give me a first hand expe- rience. I enjoyed working with the people. It ex- posed me to a wide variety of personalities. As a re- sult, I decided not to go to medical school. The vol- unteering really wasn't a waste because it kept me from going into a field, I thought I wanted to do. Everyday was filled with many adventures, Shan- non Warner said. Volunteering can be rewarding by providing memorable and lasting ex- periences. The volunteers are often put in unique sit- uations. Some are good, and some are bad,butthey are most definitely some- thing unforgetable. The funniest thing that ever happened to me at Camp Aldersgate was when me and two other kids were canoeing. We were having a water fight, and one kid stood up and the whole canoe tipped lfll C-f' L Ja f9?m1'?f2. N M IG graff- ,aa-v Cindy Hope over on us, Robbie Rob- inson said. If someone ever wanted to volunteer it's easy to get started by just asking someone if they need help. Most volunteers get started by asking a lot of questions and calling a lot of people. It is a matter of how determined some- one is to work. I didn't really like the kind of music played on the regular stations, so I became a volunteer at KABF. I get air time to play the songs I like, and maybe let other people enjoy the music too, Laura Miller said. Cherl King works viciously on a paper in which she uses a magazine to finish her research. Magazines are very re- sourceful in a term paper. Mini-Mag 113 Sorting It Gut Lisa Berry Editor Seniors usually find great pleasure in spotting the wide-eyed sophomores in the crowd on the first day of school. It is obvious that they are actually excited about being at school! This year found more wide-eyed people than a few sophomores. Many new faces were shuffled into Mills this year, and it took a while to sort it all. I liked the idea of all the new people because I wanted to meet a lot of new friends, Tena Brooks said. Most of the senior class has been at Mills for their high school career. That's not true for the juniors and Sophomores, and Seniors were happy about the right to choose the school from which they would graduate. Some students feel like they should graduate from the school they have gone to. I'm really glad I'm getting to graduate from Mills. I feel like this is my home, Felicia Wilson said. 'l 'I4 People 5 A ma. , -wr 5 , 'W G Q , ., 1 .J ,gi-ss. 'Fifi Monica johnson speaks proudly of her school during a unity assembly. Students were allowed to publicly voice their opinions at these events. Karla Yancy and lim Quick team up to form one tough front line for the volleyball game at the annual luau. ill fxt95'Ma QC .,, ., ,Qs 'ix 1 Brian Linn Division 'l 'l Lisa Berry: Lisa is truly a gifted individual. Stable, depend- able, dedicated, mature, wit- ty, and creative are but a few adjectives which describe her. She has achieved aca- demic excellence and demonstrated a talent for dealing with others. Her high goals are inspiring to both teachers and peers. I will miss Lisa and the vital role she has played in my life this year, but I will enjoy watching her flourish in years to come, - Mrs. Lowery. Caroline Breashears: Car- oline is a perfectionist in ev- ery sense ofthe word, both in her music and everything else, -Mr. McAnally Keith Couch: Keith has been a leader in every way. He's an outstanding athlete as well as musician, -Mr. McAnally. Norman Dunn: Norman is a top student and one of our outstanding athletes, - Coach Parks. 5 Sya it .H 2, Eglfilling The Claim To Fame. PCOPIQ Editor Fame! l'm gonna live forever, l'm gonna learn how to fly l'm gonna make it to heaven, light up the sky like a flame, Fame! l'm gonna live forever, baby remember my name! Everybody would like to be famous so some of the members of the 1988 Mills Hall of Fame may agree with this verse because being selected for the Hall of Fame is an honor. Hall of Fame students were nominated by teachers, then all nominees were listed on ballots. Teachers give each student a rating and the students with the highest ratings were re- viewed bythe Hall of Fame 116 People committee which was made up of teachers. Then they were selected for The Hall of Fame. Being selected for the Hall of Fame means a lot to me. It makes me feel good to know that the faculty thinks so highly of me be- cause it could have easily. been the next person in- stead of me. lt is an honor and pleasure and l wouldn't change it for anything in the world, Monica johnson said. It is indeed a great honor to be selected, for this elite group of students have made their names known at Mills. Through dedica- tion, leadership, study and hard work these twenty students have earned the right to be in the Hall of Fame. l think that being named a member of Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor that has been be- stowed upon me. l feel touched that the faculty has chosen me to be an honoree, Gobrielle Fair said. Hall of Fame pictures were taken at Riverfront Park and though the wind was like a small hurricane, the fading sun blended well with the gazebo and fountain. lt's hard to follow be- hind last year's honorees but it's an ex honor to know you've done somt that left an impact on school, Brian Linn This recogniti showed some of the' students Mills had show. For some of s just being recog for their work wa warding. They been through many ficult and challe experiences, but have worked hard Mills and now they earned their place in stars. ......-.......... Sl l Gobrielle Fair: Gobrielle is one of the most cooperative students l've ever had, she's determined, dedicated, she studies hard, she goes the ex- tra mile, -Mrs. Coppola. Lawanda Franklin: La- wanda has a very happy, posi- tive outlook on life that is contagious. She's a very intel- ligent young lady, and uses her knowledge to better her- self. She's well respected by everybody, -Mrs. Hightow- er. Tamera Gentry: Tamera is a conscientious person, she works hard not only for her- self but for her school. At all times she has what's best for other people at heart. Through her hard work, her consciousness, and the fact that she's just a good person, she deserves it, -Mrs. St. Clair Knoxie Hall: Knoxie is high- ly respected by the faculty as well as his peers. He is a strong influence and he uses his leadership ability not to en- hance himself but to enhance his school and whatever proj- ect he's working for, -Mrs. Hightower. Monica johnson: Monica is enthusiastic, outgoing, and a very knowledgeable young lady. She is also a leader in our school and always has an opti- mistic outlook on life, -Mrs. Hightower lennifer lones: I've had so many opportunities to work with gifted young people, but jennifer is one of the high- lights that I will look back on always. She has the rare quali- ty of being more than just a student to me, she has been a friend. Jennifer has given Mills High School her time, talent, and a little of her 'soul', -Mrs. Wilcox. Hall of Fame 'I17 Lang Kirshberger: Lang de- serves Hall of Fame if for no other reason that he does not fit the mold of the perfect stu- dent. He has proven himself an outstanding young man of high moral character. -Mrs. Whitfield. Brian Linn: Brian's contribu- tions to Mills are numerous. He's a talented photographer, dedicated student, and a loyal friend. His gentle spirit has a way of making all of us in his company feel good, -Mrs. Lowery. Lynette Linsy: Lynette works well with others and always has a good attitude. She is an enthusiastic, hard-working leader who, when given a re- sponsibility, gets the job done well, -Mrs. Elder. Ryan McMurray: Ryan is more than eager for anything I present to him. He is a very deserving young man, -Mrs. Larson. Sheilaine Moses: Sheilaine is the one who keeps us in line, keeps us in good temper, and keeps us at it. We admire her sense of humor and ap- preciate her smile, -Mrs. Green. Treva Peyton: Treva has done a lot of extra-curricular activities. She's given up a lot of her learning time to do things like make backdrops, things that help build school spirit and present a profes- sional image for Mills High School. She's participated in so many things like Close-Up, she's an inquisitive young lady who has managed to blend cheerleading and art and aca- demics all together, -Mrs. Whitfield. 'l 18 People Hall of Fame 'l'l Rusty Pifer: Rusty is one of the few students that l have who insists upon learning. That's why I still teach. If I didn't have one of those ev- ery now and then l'd go sell insurance, -Coach Runyan. Karen Shumaker: When I think of Karen, I think of a very rare quality among teen- agers: she is altruistic, she gives of herself for other peo- ple. She's a very determined young lady, she's very thoughtful and a fine repre- sentative of what's excellence in a young person from Mills, -Mrs. Whitfield. lason Welch: jason has been involved in football and base- ball and he's one of our out- standing students here at Mills, -Coach Parks. Steven Wilson: Steven has high moral standards and I'm especially proud of him. He's the kind of student who makes it a joy for me to coach, -Coach Parks. Q 'N 4 9 s :ai 'A s Lynette Kinsey arranges her notes as she prepares to speak for an assembly. Lynette's leadership and organization made her a member of the Hall of Fame. The members of the 1988 Mills Hall of Fame stand together in front of a gazebo at riverfront park after they got their pictures taken for Hall of Fame. 9 Not Just Another Statistic E lc Swafford People Editor Why study? What could possibly be the purpose for studying? Karen Shu- maker could answer that question. It feels really good to obtain something you have worked so long for. It makes those late nights and stolen weekends seem worthwhile, Karen said. All the students in the top ten percent of the 1988 graduating class could give a good reason why studying is important. One reward for them is being in the top ten per- cent because it has many advantages. It's an honor because I worked so hard for it, Kim Williams said. Studying helps you un- derstand the material, make good grades, and might just land you in the top ten percent. lt makes all the consis- tent work pay off and hopefully it will pay off in more ways than one! Shannon Warner said. It is a great honor to be in the top ten percent e - ev,-we Karen Shumaker Caroline Breashears Lisa Berry Kim Williams Tara Givens Tamera Gentry because it shows some of the students who have worked hard in their class- es studying and learning. 'Considering that I was so close to being on the stage, it makes me want to go back and study just a lit- tle bit harder to make my rank higher, Kristi Kyzer said. The rewards for studying and making the top ten percent are nu- merous. It looks good to colleges, it helps win scho- larships, and the highest nine graduate on stage. It means everything! It means I can get that big scholarship and I'm rep- resenting the minority, Sheilaine Moses said. Being in the top ten percent is just one of the many rewards students can receive, but this re- ward is a little more spe- cial because they've earned it and it's a pleas- ant surprise for some. I'm really excited about it because I wasn't expecting it at all. It's just a real thrill, jessica Roenne said. I , Qwiex 55 Keith Couch ad ' x,- Brian Linn .fl Shannon Warner Cindy Hope Kristi Thomas Scott Koch jennifer jones Kristi Kyzer Rhonda Wood 120 People -W . get 1 ff,, Q, .1 X .,,j i .,.,.. , 162 j 'tt 1... I3 z. I ..,, W- lette Miller explores possiblities for her future at the Nita Simmons Rusty Pifer Sheilaine Moses LaKim Davis Erik Swafford Monica johnson Tracy Thompson Colette Miller Karla Heffington Steven Wilson jessica Roenne Kristi Walker julie Squires jason Welch Shaunda Alexander Marinka Gudelj Top Ten Percent 'l2'l Tracy Adams - Choir 10,125 Art 10. Shaunda Alexander - Senior Cabinet, junior Cabinet, FBLA 10,11,12g Homecoming 12, BETA 10,11,12, COE 12, FHA 10. Renata Allen - FHA 10,115 FBLA 12g Art Club 10. Anthony Anderson. jennifer Archer - Cheerleader 10,11 capt. 12, Paper Staff 12, Quill and Scroll 11,125 Senior Cabinet, Home- coming Maid 12, Student Council 10,115 Literary Magazine Staff 11, junior Cabi- net. Adrian Austin - FBLA 10,115 FHA 11, vicA 12. Cynthia Austin -FHA 11, Choir 12, Art 12. A Rosalyn Austin. Shawn Baker - VICA10,11,12. Shonda Baker - FHA 10, vicA 11,125 Metro 11,1ournalism 12. r A f. X i hlb ' .1 , , M . J. , ef.. f . W1 QM 4 A f-, M rr 1 5 6 1 E A , -1 4 ,.. . . -vrjbt, ' N 454 .1 ef I . F X4 , 'mir X - g N 1 19 N Ji ,W ia WW ga lf' 4 4-f Q Q 1 ar .E l Suffering from Brain Damage Erik Swafford Staff You never expected it to happen to you. You thought you were immune to such trivial afflictions, but then all of a sudden with one quick blow, it strikes! It's brain damage and it happens to the best of us. Once you be- come a senior, it becomes more and more visible. Brain damage may or may not be a side effect of Sen- ioritis which has plagued seniors for years. Tests have shown positive. I fried all my brain cells studying for my semester exams!! Lori Pennington 122 People said. Brain damage comes when you least expect it, for instance while you are writ- ing a paper you might spell dog, D-O-Cr-E, or cat, K-A- T. Scientists have pondered all over the world, but they have only come up with a few clues to its origin. It seems to begin in late junior high when you actually be- gin to learn something and everything you learn is sim- ply being repeated. Your mind begins to become muddled and confused. You begin to forget things like how to tie your shoes or that two plus two equals four. You begin to think bonjour is Spanish for what's your name? All the homework has twisted my brain back and forth so that I probably can't spell my name right, Stephanie Wilbern said. Every year millions of Sen- iors become brain dead by the time graduation comes around. It's a tragic ailment and despite a few rare re- coveries, for most seniors it is inevitable. There's only one way to deal with it, graduate! Mf- rs ,Q ,, .L ,,,, Q 3. 7' ll. Fu 1 its i, . ri, rx jon Ballard - VICA 10,11,125 F001- ball 10. Fredrick Banks. Kim Barkins - Basketball 10,11,125 Student Council5 Senior Cabinet5 VICA. Tracy Basinger - VICA 105 Auto Mechanics 115 DECA 12. Michael Baugh - VICA 11 vice pres. 12. Michael Bennett - Basketball 10,115 FBLA 105 Choir 10,115 Senior Cab- inet5 VICA. Katrina Berry. l..lS3 Berry - Annual Staff, org. editor 10, Co-Editor 11, Editor 125 Governor's School 115 Girl's State 115 National Honor Society 10,11,125 BETA 10,11, vice pres. 125 junior Cabinet5 Senior Cabinet5 Quill and Scroll 11,12. ls it brain damage? Karla Yancey and Kim Marshall Kevin Coker exhibits a confused, dazed expres- show offtheir jammies and fuzzy friends for Pa- sion in TAC that may have been a result of all the jama day as Mills celebrated Homecoming Week. tests and homework he has done over the years. Seniors 123 Stacey Bodeker - VICA 12, FBLA 105 Cosmetology 12. Darren Boner - Baseball 10, FCA 10,11,125 FBLA 10,11,125 VICA 1o,11,12, Football 105 Band 10, All-Region5 Stu- dent Council5 Spanish Club 10,11. Leslie Boone - FBLA 10, Queen's Club 115 FHA 105 Band 10,11,125 Student Council Representative. Shendanna Boykin - Paper Staff, News Editor 125 Spanish Club 11,12 reporter5 FHA 10 rep.5 Senior Cabinet5 Drama Club 125 Art Club 10. T. Nellie Bratton - FBLA 1o,11,12, cvc 10,115 BETA 12, FHA 11, cos 12. Caroline Breashears - Band All-State, All-Region 10,11,125 Paper 'i Staff 10,11 News Editor 12, Co-Editor5 A Governor's School5 Girl's State5 Close- ,, ABB x ,-1 ig if fr: :ik g :X Up Shadow Program 115 lunior Cabinet 5 17 'x Q i, treas.5 Senior Cabinet5 Quill and Scroll ,gg , if ff' 1 i 11,12. ki' if A ll ,FZ ff' 3 is 3 0 4 ,, Paul Brewer. Robbie Britton - close-up 12, i.5ggf'l g p Political Animals 125 FBLA 125 Spanish i Club 115 Football 105 Senior Cabinet5 ff UV i ' pq Band 10. 'C I A, A true Comet's favorite colors are green and gold. Stephanie Linus looks professional in gray and Rusty Pifer and Scott McEntire show their spirit white while Gobrielle Fair goes for the wild look by wearing the school colors at a football game. wearing jams as they contrast their colors, 124 People get 1 I, z' l, ' R 7 ,V - - X X f 1 ' K,A,' t 2 ,. A A mi 5 L Q Tena Brooks - Volleyball 11,12, FHA 10,11,12 Pres.5 FBLA 115 Senior Cabinet5 Homecoming maid 125 Basket- ball Homecoming. Linda Brown - Band 10,11,125 CYC115FHA105FBLA10,11. Tammy Bryant- FBLA 1o,11,12, FHA 105 Senior Cabinetg Queen's Club 'l'l. Natasha Buchanan - FBLA 10,125 FHA 125 Choir 12, SeC.5 VICA 'l'l, president. Dexter Bunting - Football 10,11,125 Biology Club 105 Zoology Club 115 Senior Cabinet5 Office Aide 105 VICA 10,11,125 Spanish Club 12, FBLA 'l0. james Byers. Christa Canady. Paul Capps - VlCA10,11,12. Melody Case - CYC10,115DECA 11,125 Office Aide 10,115 Library Aide 10,115 HOSA 10, pres.5 Biology Club 10,115 Senior Cabinet. Kevin Chandler - DECA 125 FBLA 10,115 vlcA 10. Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Erik Swafford Staff Everybody has a favorite for everything: a favorite singer, a favorite ice cream flavor, a favorite shirt, or even a favorite washing de- tergent, but one of the ma- jor categories of favorites is colors. We love them be- cause there are so many. They look beautiful in rain- bows, paintings, and Life- savers. Colors are wonderful because they add spirit and inspiration to everything. My favorite color is blue because it's beautiful, love- ly, unique, and everlasting, Angel Pinson said. Life without colors would be dull. There would be no blue skies or red apples. Art would be eliminated from the world5 there would be no colorful paintings. The only people who might benefit would be people who hate colorizing old movies. I like pink because it's pretty and you can wear it with anything, Michelle Cushing said. Thankfully, colors are here to stay and we don't have to worry about losing them. Some of usfind secret delights in these precious colors. I think my favorite color is black, because it is mysti- cal and alluring, yet it can be sensual. It enhances one's character, lerome Ten- penny said. We all have a favorite col- or andthe selection is end- less, from raspberry red to turquoise blue, or from me- tallic silver to maize. They are all important to us be- cause the images they cre- ate are everlasting. Seniors 125 Terrence Cobbs -cvc 105 FBLA 125 Football 10,11,125 Care Committee 125 Track 10,11,125 Senior Cabinet. Kevin Coker - Paper staff 11,125 BETA 10,11,125 King's Club 11,125 Boy's Stateg FBLA 10,115 Senior Cabinetg Quill and Scroll 11,125 TAG 11,12. William Cooney - Football 10, Track 10,125 FBLA 10,115 VlCA 12. Keith Couch - NHS 1o,11,12sec., BETA 10,11,125 Track 10,11,125 Band 10,11,125 Odyssey of the Mind 10,12. Austin Cross - Football 10,11,125 Track 10,115 FBLA 10,115 CYC 105 Fire Marshall 125 FHA 105 Political Animals 12. lVllCl'lellG CLlSl llI'1g - Annual staff 115Quill and Scroll 125 FHA 105 Dra- ma 10,11,125 Lit. Magazine staff 11,12. Lisa Daniel - DECA 11,125 cvc 10, Student Council Rep. 12. Reginald Daughtery. Venita Deadmon - Band 10,11,125 BETA 10,115 FBLA 11,125 FHA 105 Senior Cabinet5 CYC 10. lohnnie Sue Demaris - FHA 10,115 FFA 10, Aft Club 1o,11,12, vlcA 12. is 1 a. ar F 11 ai ,, I 37 Q' . .af A ,R 2 ff, , 1' higi19t.s f1 ' 1 4-N S L9 4, -1, ' 4' 1 5 il ,ii -.5 f ' 3 ,L .. +5 1235 'iii . Y q Fi Memories That Last a. Lifetime Kim Ferrell Staff As a senior, many privi- leges were permitted and new things were experi- enced. Because of this, a lot of seniors have great memo- ries of this and that. l'll remember the day I graduate for the rest of my life because it took 12 years to do it, Trudy Hilton said. Memories should serve some purpose. They should bring back good feelings or tell something important. There are memories like 126 People graduation or memories like skipping school. 'fl rememberthefirst time I got caught leaving school, it was during my senior year, Greg Capps.said. Being a senior takes a lot out of a person, like: taking senior trips, leaving campus for lunch and leaving early for Metro. I'll always have great memories of my senior year because it was the best and l enjoyed myself the whole year, Beth Thomas said. The memory of great change is always strong be- cause it is a learning experi- ence. High School was a big change for some people. Seniors remember their earlier years and breathe a sigh of relief that for them, it is all over. I remember my first day of high school, it was horri- ble. l'm just glad that it got better, much better, Kevin Coker said. ' -a.f: . or Kg . iii: j . asa Q f in 'Zia 'G 4 . 1 2 . V M 'W f-akf g., 22 we w a -, 1 Ffa. Sai- '.'41. a 1. I .afimfi '...,:e ,'1' -wa, l fa 5. it l 1 l 1 l l F i- S l Ronnie Dey - Track 10,11,125 FBLA 125 Student Council 125 Senor Cabinet5 CYC 10. Karen Dobbins - FBLA 10,11,125 CYC 105 BETA 105 Biology Club 105 TAG 10. Michael Duggan - icr 11,12. Brad Duncan - FBLA 10,11,125 CYC 10,115 Office Aide 115 King's Club 125 Senior Cabinet. Tamica Duncan - FBLA 10,115 FHA 115 VlCA 11,125 FADD 125 choir 10,11. Norman Dunn - Football 10,11,125 Track 10,11,125 Boy's State5 FBLA 10,115 King's Club 125 Spanish Club 125 Senior Cabinet5 FCA 10,11. Carmen Edwards. Rodney Epps - Football 115 FBLA 125 Tennis 10,115 Close-Up 12. Brian Angel Pinson makes memories as she spreadsa lit Foreign exchange student Suvikki Honkkila is tle Christmas cheer to deaf children at a party for from Finland, but she will always remember her them that was sponsored by several Mills clubs senior year as a Mills high school student. Seniors 127 Danny Fagone - VICA 11, DECA 12. Crobrielle Fair - FBLA 10 rep., 11 Historian, 12 vice pres.5 BETA 115 Stu- dent Council 11 rep., 12 sec.5 Who's Who Among American H,S, Students5 NHS 125 Girl's State, Senior Cabinet5 Po- litical Animals 12. Charles Ferrell- Art Club 10,115 cvc 10,115 FADD 10,11,125 VICA 12 pres.5 Senior Cabinet. jake Finch - Art club 11, cvc 10, Spanish Club 11. Danny Fithen - Paper Staff 12, CYC 10,115 VICA 115 Library Aide, Choir 105 FBLA 105 Art Club 10. Larry Fleming -Track 10,115CYC 10,115 FBLA 10,125 VICA 115 Senior Cab- inet. Anthony Flowers - Arr Club 10,11,12, FHA 10,11,12. Deanna Flowers - Bakery 11,125 FHA 10. - K . 5.44 rl Muawff' A The Senior Cabinet holds an important meeting in the school library. Many clubs hold meetings in the library when they don't have enough room in a classroom. 128 People Brian Linn Kristi McCoy and Holly Bramel pile books in their arms as they leave on their way to the library. Many students go to the library when working on reports or research papers. if-A' :FT ' R f 2- -s l :gf F .31 t ' V i f -1,-. 1 me at v, .4 xg-5 1 '--- E, .isekxsrii 1' Lawanda Franklln - Drill Team 10,11,12 captainp Senior Cabinet5 FHA 105 junior Cabinet5 FBLA 10,11,125 Teacher Aide. Tanya French - FHA 10,11 vice pres.5 FBLA 10,11 Hist. 125 CYC 10,115 Art Club 10. Stacy Gall - FBLA 10,12. fVlltCl'l Gates - Life Preservers 105 CYC 'lop TAG 'l0,'l'l,'l2. Tamara Gentry - Drama Club 11, 12 pres.5 NHS 10,11,125 Quill and Scroll 125 Lit. Magazine Staff 125 Girl's State5 Choir 10,11 All-Region. james Gill- DECA11,12. Wade Gilliam - Football 1o,11, Art Club 10,115 French Club 105 FBLA 'l0. Kerry Gilson -VlCA10,11,12 soo- retary. Tara Glvens - Student Council 105 Orchestra 10,115 NHS 10,11,125 Los Amigos 10,115 Mu Alpha Theta 115 Op- eration Cutback 10,115 BETA 125 Youth in Government 10,11. Robert Gordon - Track 1o,11, FHA 115 FBLA 115 VICA 105 Drama Club 'l'l. Books, Books, And More Books Colette Miller Staff Shhhh! The familiar sound of rustling papers and shuf- fling feet can be heard en- tering the library. Students have been there before, so many times. Those famous words are repeated over and over again They don't have the book l need. Oh, the dreary thoughts of be- ing closed up in a room full of books, with a constant ringing in your ears from the silence. These things just men- tioned are all too common to those who have been there. The most visited places, besides the school li- brary, are UALR and the public libraries. By the time a student is a senior, they will know the people at the desk on a first name basis. Going to UALR library is fun because l can meet and talk to my friends, Tamiea Rosby said. There is a downside to li- braries. They are like huge banks that constantly take deposits. These deposits come in the form of money for the overdue books, and in the form of dimes used for making copies of pages, usually helpful in doing re- search papers. Many stu- dents have been faced with this traumatic experience of having to owe money to the library. Libraries are an educa- tional experience, as well as a monetary experience be- cause it seems like any time I check out a book I have to pay for it, Keith Couch said. Seniors 129 Billy Cioston - TraCk5 vlcA. Tammy Green - VICA 11,12 vice pres.5 FBLA5 Band 105 CYC5 Metro. Marinka Ciudelz - BETA 125 FBLA 125 Open Door Club 12. Donna Hadley. Knoxle Hall - Football 10,11,125 FBLA 10,11,125 Student Council 12 vice pres.5 Senior Cabinet pres.5 Fire Mar- shall 10,11,125 FHA 105 CYC 10,115 Biol- ogy Club 11. Beatrice Hansberry - FBLA 10,11,125 CYC 10,115 Student Council 125 Senior Cabinet. Thurrell Harris - Track 115 FBLA 11,125 VICA 115 King's Club 125 Football 10. Brian Heavener - Football 10,11,125 FBLA 105 VICA 125 FCA 10,11,12. Karla Heffington - BETA 10,11,125 CYC 105 NHS 125 Quill and Scrollg Paper Staff 125 Who's Who Among American H.S. Students. joseph Henry. '1 1 .:,. .. 932 new ' 24, t a , 0 If I Could Be King For A Day . . . Erik Swafford Staff Everybody wants to rule the world and wouldn't it be nice if you could for a day? World ruler is such a presti- gious position that you could do anything your heart desires. You could or- der all the Chinese or French food you want. You could have a parade in your honor. lt would be rockin', john Mclvlorran said. As world ruler, you would 130 People have power over all the armies of the world. You would have a huge, beauti- ful castle on the edge of the sea, and a private jet to take you anywhere. l'd have all the money, Mitch Gates said. You would have the whole world in your hands and you could order a few icebergs to be dropped in the desert or have a famous singer serenade your din- ner. f'All the world would be a lower class under the Di- vine right of Kevin. I would be the ultimate Anti-christ, Kevin Coker said. Whatever you decide to do with the world, it would still be a big responsibility to shoulder. Your decisions would affect the billions of people in the world so you would have to think careful- ly. Still, after careful consid- eration, who wouldn't want to rule the world? lt would be one day you would never forget. 'MPMU L 111 V4 5, 5 YL 'O' 115, k 'D H51 '- ts. F A ' ff' ' 9 U, A f ' C 515 's 4 5Ny y 'j.,'1f: A 1 F . . .A V 0 'YN '?l- -,' L. 3' i f'iii',e-fi l A 0 X 2 A Fl a -x 1 ,L ,,, s K 0 , M Gx ii? ,e.',t:',, X Q- x 1 'it 1 x 3,52 0 0 5 .L ' I L - 11 Q .. .Y . s ,F 'HJ .-.iff Q . 1.-imipi, ,--' L . W - : ' ei-L uv- -. .ag wi: Ls W L., 1--'7 J fs F' F fe 25 A 1 A L 5 Erik Swafford and Rusty Pifer become power hun- gry as they look over brochures in preparation to play the Stock Market game and make lots of Noemy Hernandez - v1cA 10,11,12. Kris Herndon - FBLA 10,115 An- nual Staff 11, Quill and Scroll 11. Frances Hice - choir 105 FHA 105 VlCA11,12. Glenda Hice - VICA 11,125 FBLA 105 FHA 10,11. Teresa Hill- CYC10gSADD 105 Lit. Magazine Staff 105 Office Aide, Drill Team 127 FBLA 12. Reuah Hilton - FBLA 10,11,12g Basketball 105 COE 125 Choir 11. Trudy Hilton - FBLA 101Y-Teen 10. April Hirby - Quill and Scroll 11,125 Paper Staf 11,125 Senior Cabinety lunior Cabinetg Political Animals, FBLA 10,11,121CYC10,11jCl0se-Up 12. 5 Brian Linn Scott McEntire and Tina Langley practice playing in Reader's Theatre for drama. Scott later got a chance to run a show as a director. Seniors 131 Vaneshia Hobbs. Carlos Holden. Vicki Honkkila - Drama Club 125 Senior Cabinet5 Open Door Club 125 BETA 125 Quill and Scroll 125 TAG 12. Cindy Hope - cvc 10,115 BETA 10,11,125 NHS 11,125 Annual Staff 10,11,12 photo editor5 Open Door Club 12 vice pres.5 Senior Cabinet5 Drama Club 125 Quill and Scroll 125 FHA 12. Rhonda Hornes - vicA 115 se- nior Cabinet5 FHA 10,125 HOSA 105 FBLA 10. Tracey Hoskins - Cheerleader 10,11,12 capt.5 FBLA 1o,11,125 cvc 10,115 Who's Who Among American H.S. Students. Annette Howard - cvc 105 Choir 1o,11,12. Antonio james - Football 10,11,125 Track 10,11,125 Senior Cabi- nee FBLA 115 FHA 105 cvc 105 choir 10. 15' 1l S, M? .5. JW 'Bit ' :, -. 5. F- Le ' gk Q se , ,.,, ., , if -'11, '-:fig -5 .1 Q.X.XQ:-.:::n.u', +1 HMV, ..- 1, M, ,NX M:--za' I . 4r. f..., my an 2 QR S 5 : E 3 1 Jo U1 '. as 3f:115 'c4 'x.- ,f-me yg.Q,5g Q Q 2 ,H 1 3-f I ee ?5',,.n:f:F 1,,- '.y '4..f ,- ' N 'Q S 2 5 E. 5 . -Y Ig 'wr' .!':4.f.1 ' . s',gQs,'v 4 4 4 'LQA-tv iw-fi 'R 'C'-'AN-1-93' 5 - 'rg xv 4 4 5- .rm it ah... . P-5 Ev 8- '5 4 A 21 fei..-LNFSS5 ffm sp' ,f..',fl . ww-F' v ,. miner .ni-'.4r. -'11 5- a- ew,-f . . 0 . 'V . 5, nf , My .42 .5 ,W .-n., -. , l?n,G-Li' iii K 2.555 ,: -e., M Karla Heffington,Tracy Thompson,and Stephanie jerome Tenpenny scribbles down the important Wilbern fill their arms with scholarship applica- information from a scholarship brochure in Mrs. tions from hopeful colleges at the College Fair. Green's room. Many scholarships were available 132 Peopk for seniors. I 412 'Q'-6' Q If MF E Q, 4 we . ,te K7 i 4 l L Durand james - Fl-lA 10,11,125 FBLA 1o,11,12, Biology Club 10,11,12. Felecia jefferson. Detric johnson - Volleyball 'l0,'l'l,'l25 Basketball 'l0,'l'l,'l25 FHA 125 Senior Cabinet5 Student Council 12. Kenneth johnson - Track 11, Football 115 Choir 10,11,125 student Council rep. 12. 'Sn Monica johnson - NHs 125 BETA 10,11,12 sec.5 lunior Cabinet pres.5 Student Council 10,11,125 Band 10,11,12 vice pres.5 Drill Team 11,125 FBLA 10,125 Queen's Club 11. Tim johnson - FBLA 125 vlcA 11. IEIITIES jones - Student Council 125 An Club 105 FCA 1o,11,12, FBLA 10,115 Basketball 10,11,125 Track 125 Principal Advisory Committee 12. jennifer jones - Paper staff 10,11,12 feature editor5 Lit. Magazine Staff 11,12 cons. editor5 BETA 11,125 Governor's School5 Student Council 115 Quill and Scroll 11 sec.5 Senior Cabinet5 lunior Cabinet. Lillian jones. Ramona jones. Digging For Scholarships W SWa o'd moolah . After months of searching Staff Get ready, get set, go! They're off and running and there are no rules to their game. Seniors have to face stiff competition when it comes to the scholarship hunt. There are plenty of minority scholarships, but who cares if you're not qual- ified as a minority. What most seniors want are the BIC scholarships that save or give you the most Nobody gives a good scholarship, Larry Thomp- son said. Most seniors need money to go to college and some- times finding a good schol- arship is easier said than done. You can't find one that suits your needs, Rusty Pi- fer said. You can't find one that you can get for nothing, Lang Kirshberger said. for the right scholarships, seniors discover that the wonderful little scholar- ships require essays. So they have to write and write and write until they get a really wonderful essay about something some ancient philosopher once said. With luck and a little de- termination, seniors can dig up really good scholarships. All they need is a map. Seniors 133 Roderick jones - Band10,11,125 FBLA 11,12. Kim jordan -v1cA 11 treas.5DECA 12 vice pres. Mark Kaucher - senior cabinet, Band 10,115 Tennis 10,115 FBLA 105 Biol- ogy Club 105 Spanish Club 115 All-Re- gion Band 10,11. Karen Kendrick -FBLA 115 FHA 11. Regina Kendrick - FHA 10,115 FBLA 10,11,125 cvc 10,115 choir 105 si- ology Club 10, Chris Kennedy - FCA 10,115 Band 10,115 VICA 11 rep., 125 Track 12. john Kimbrough - Baseball 10,11,125 FBLA 10,11,125 Spanish Club 11, Senior Cabinet. Lang Kirshberger - TAG 10,11,125 VICA 11 vice pres., 12 pres.5 King's Club 125 Senior Cabinetg junior Cabinet5Choir125BETA10,11,125Biolo- gy Club 11. Scott Koch - BETA 125NHS 105 se- nior Cabinet, FBLA 10,'l1,'l2, Paper Staff 105 Annual Staff 10, Track 105 FADD 'l'l,'l2. Kathy Krablin - FBLA 10,11,125 FHA 125 cvc 1O,11. as ' . ii'A ., EE Fil A .5 .5 1 f .,22:.ef-if 1 , 3 f -F,FA.F.. .Wa -1A- - . , A f r . . F A . , . . ,,.,...i.,. W m. . 05... , ,,., . ., - ,. , -- rf. liiffjg 'iff i q gg, . ' A ' . 7 llfifil Q 1 ' ?ST' ,- 2? 'fi If Q' ' rlwif f . 17 f ' X ff -Q :I A 11.. , 1? -C ' -- 1 ii A W . 11'-11,41 .' L f E'r '. 1,Z-. ik .'f, 1 N 1 258515: A, lf ffm A fff'5 f' ' .. gf nf 'aff :ar ,f ' . 1 , ftfg, 'Ig - if fl- - fag, ,.ef '5S?ur..:Li-25-F- ' fwwr' Ya, wtf.. 1:-011, 4 Aa Mba - F wa ff ffffv., f T' Bw tw- . ' , ,455 .. , 't ,, , V ,II .,,.V -,L,. 5 ,, ig Avg 'X :Qi , in-. . 'M A A-sizf' f F L -- F Z - - 11 4 7 fv .e' ,,,,:1: zefgii . ff, 'vw lf. X - ,.,., . ,A '- . ,,.,' riffs at ,. X. 1'ia22'1i'f2 -,J- f' .0 , ,, ' F tins' A :f1. 1, 4. .2 'S .. '-, Av-. .. K . 1 ' sffgif g- , .. gm I v 5 ,X . . '-.fy FF., , E ' if 1' A M - if Looking 0ut For A Hero Erik Swafford Staff What do Prince, Martin Luther King lr., Superman, and Scooby Doo have in common? They are all someone's hero. A hero can be a person who has done some significant deed for a good cause or a friend. Oth- er people see heroes differ- ently though. Dr. King was a very spe- cial person. He wanted ev- eryone to understand we, as Americans, should be treat- 134 People ed as equals, Monica john- son said. My hero is Scooby Doo5 he's funny, wacky, crazy and he eats a lot, joe Wagner said. Heroes are very impor- tant because they become good role models and they teach people about com- passion and sacrifice. My heroes are all those men who dared to do what no one else would try. It takes a lot of guts to do something nobody else has. These people have my re- spect and awe, Keith Wheeler said. Not everybody has a hero. Some people don't need heroes as long as they be- lieve in themselves. l don't have a hero be- cause l'm Christian. In my religion l believe in God and when you have heroes you tend to be obsessed and be just like that hero, so l choose not to have a hero and believe in C-od, She- laine Moses said. Kristi Kyzer - NHS 10,11,12, BETA 125 Paper Staff 10,11 asst, Art editor 12 Art editor5 Quill and Scroll 11,125 Politi- cal Animals 125 junior Cabinet5 Senior Cabinetj TAG 10,'l'l,12. Cl'1l'lS - Teacher's Aide5 Metro. Cheryl Lancaster -FHA 10,115 BETA 11,12 treas.5 NHS 11,125 Biology Club, Volleyball 115 lunior Cabinet5 FBLA 125 Senior Cabinet. Stacey Langford. Doug Langley - Band10,115Golf 10,11,125 Tennis 10,11,12. Darrell Launius - FHA 105 v1cA 11 rep., 12. jimmy Lawhon - Football 10,11,125 FBLA 10,115 Fire Marshall 125 Senior Cabinet5 Tennis 105 CYC 105 FHA 12. Paula Lee - FBLA 12. 5 5 Is Mr McAnaIly Keith Couch s hero? Probably Mrs R1cks,KristiKyzer,and Tamara Gentry gather not but Keith definitely admires Mr McAnaIly as notes as they prepare for an assembly to celebrate he asks him a question about some music Martin Luther King lr.'s birthday. Seniors 135 nun-......... Ellen Lester - VICA 11 trees., FBLA 12, FHA 10,11,12. Anita Lewis - FHA 10, FBLA 10, VlCA11,12. Dean Lewis - Student Council 12, Band 10,115 DECA 125 Principal Adviso- ry Committee 12. leremy Lewis - DECA 11,12 pres. Michael Lewis-FBLA 10,125 FHA 10,11,125 Biology Club 105 CYC 10. Brian Linn - Annual Staff 11,12 photo editor5 BETA 10,11,125 NHS 125 Quill and Scroll 11,125 CYC 10,115 Cpen Door Club 125 Senior Cabinet5 Drama Club 12. Lynette Lmsy - Student Council 10,11,12 pres.5 Senior Cabinet vice pres.5 FHA vice pres. 125 Basketball 10,11,125 FBLA 115 CYC 10,115 Queen's Club 115 Who's Who 11. Stephanie Linus - FBLA 10,11,12 pres.5 VICA 12 vice pres.5 BETA 125 Se- nior Cabinet5 Art Club 105 Library Aide 105 Teacher's Aide 105 Counselor Aide 10. A proud group of seniors display the funeral Lang Kirshberger and Keith Wheeler spend much wreath given to our arch-rival, McClellan Comet time together inventing new creative problems to Pride lives On! solve This can be more fun than the solution' 136 People Q- .5 eff, .. X X f 159. A he X . , 9' 'ai Ph? r lr ' - ,. ,1..1 . Carol Loring-rBLA1o,11,12,rHA 10,11, CYC 10,11, Band 10,11, Senior Cabinet. Randy Lovelace - Basketball 10,11,12, FBLA 10,11, VICA 12, FHA. Brad Marshall -Football 10,11,12, Baseball 10,11,12, Senior Cabinet, Fire Marshall 12, CYC 10, FHA 12, FBLA 12. Sheila lViElf'TlI'l - Open Door Club 12, treas., Teacher's Aide 10, BETA 12, Senior Cabinet. Steven Matlock - FBLA 10, cvc 10, Choir 12. William McClain - Baseball 10,11,12. Bob McCoig - VlCA10. Kristy McCoy - Cosmetology 1'l,12,VlCA 'l'l,'l2 rep., Band 'l0,'l'l,'l2, Flagline 10,11,12 capt., Choir 10, BETA 'l'l. Sonny McCumpsey - VICA 10,11, BETA 12, Football 11, Auto Me- chanics 11,12. Scott lVlCEl'itlI'E - Drama Club 'l0,'l'l,'l2, FBLA 'l'l,'l2 rep., CYC 10,'l'l, Baseball 10,11, Open Door Club 12 pres., Political Animals, Close-Up 12, Senior Cabinet. Birds Of A Feather. . . Keith Wheeler Staff Wanted: Help in life. Must be likeable, and have the courage to stick through thick and thin. A call for help that needs to be answered. What could be loyal and likable? Who could this help be? That's easy, the help comes in the familiar form of a best friend. Best friends are some- one who's stuck with you E foralong time.They are one in a thousand. I'd never do anything to hurt any of my best friends, Kevin Coker said. What makes a best friend? What makes someone wor- thy of secrets? There's a lot more to a best friend than just someone to act crazy with and to talk to. 'IA best friend will stick with you. They will put up with your bad habits and praise your good, Lang Kirshberger said. A best friend can be someone you've known forever or someone that you've just met. As long as there are the important qualities of trust and understanding, a best friend can be almost any- one. All that it takes to be a best friend is loyalty. A best friend will always stand with you. There's not many like that. They are very impor- tant, joe Wagner said. Seniors 137 Willie McFerguson. john McMorran - rumor Cabi- net5 Senior Cabinet5 Golf 125 BETA 10,11,125 King's Club 11,125 CYC 10,115 Band 10,115 Student Advisory 12. Ryan McMurray - King's Club 125 Choir 125 CYC 105 Counselor Aide 125 Library Aide 125 Boy's State. Suzanne Melton - Paper Staff 11,125 Lit. Magazine Staff 125 Drama Club 11,125 Quill and Scroll 11,125 Stu- dent Council 10,125 lunior Cabinet5 Se- nior Cabinet. Marlene Michael. Cheryl lVllllGl' - Senior Cabinet5 FBLA 11,125 D.E. 115 FHA 115 Counselor Aide 10. Colette Miller - TAG 10,11,12, FBLA 10,125 Senior Cabinet5 Care Com- mittee 10,125 Ark. Rep. Theater 105 Broadcasting 105 BETA 10,11,125 NHS 10,11,12 Asst. Sec.5 CYC 10. . J... 5: H, E 2 1 'P 4 -we 'f N 2' , .. ,W 3,4 ,ts , , ...ag , , 1 1 -fi: , 1 f 'sw-93? l 'T 4'-3 z 'f f l ..: ,g. . 1 A . . ,,.,ts v. 'W s-Liqgg,-xr ff fa- .: ,f'- ,- ' T - Drill Team 125 FBLA 10,125ArtClub105DramaClub 12. Geoffrey Mobarak - FBLA 115 DECA 125 CYC 105 Who's Who Among American H.S. Students. Gwen Moncrief - student Council 10,11,12 treas.5 FBLA 10,11,125 Senior Cabinet5 COE 125 Lit. Magazine Staff 11,125 CYC 10,115 Teacher Aide 125 Choir 10. 'FF -0 1' ,. ' ,r . X' 4' w' f' af, .4 ...ve z ,. .,..v'. V ., ,p..,.,,,. -4:1 L. i The Price Cf Graduating Erik Swafford Staff lt's that time of year again! Time to start thinking about summer: Where should you go? What should you do? Who should you go with? What should you look like? What kind of bathing suit should you buy? How much sunscreen should you put on? These and many other intellectually challenging ttry mind-bogglingj ques- tions approach you as you think about the summer. But as a senior, there are many things that must be done before you can have 138 People fun in the sun. Graduation precedes the beginning of summer vaca- tion and many preparations must be made before you can start baking yourself in the sun. You have to order your graduation stuff and oh, is it fun! Ordering announce- ments can be such a tedious task that I kept putting it off until the last minute, Co- lette Miller said. The list is endless: You have your little announce- ments to send to family and friends, your name cards to trade with everybody in school, your memory book to write personal thoughts in but for everybody to see, your senior key for some strange reason, your thank you notes to send to the people who give you all the moolah , and of course your cap and gown of which your head must be mea- sured. Through it all, how- ever, you find some added inspiration. When we started order- ing our graduation an- nouncements, it made grad- uation feel so close and so real, Kelly Tolefree said. 'W' ff nf 'FT T 4? an--' K ,nk . , , s S 5 9 ,x 5 6' f 4? .. owl' 4 tux a 2 Q 4 ,F lt 135' .1 -131.12 ,J 5 Chris Seymore and Mike Smith pay their money - . . A , -gg Sig for their cap and gown and other graduation stuff A ' N before getting their heads measured for cap size. 'Q' Y Karl Montgomery - Bakery, VICA. Rodney Moore - FBLA 105VlCA 'l'l. Sonya Moore - FBLA 10,11,12 treas.5 Senior Cabinet5 Biology Club 115 CYC 105 COE 12. William Morris - DECA 11,125 VICA 10. Shellalne Moses - Volleyball 11,125 NHS 11,12 pres.5 Band 10,11 sec., 12 pres., All-Region 10,11,125 Fire Mar- shall5 BETA 11,125 FBLA 10,115 Basketball 105 Spanish Club 12. Tiffany Murphree -cvc 10,115 FBLA 10,115 Drama Club 12 vice pres.5 junior Cabinet5 Senior Cabinet5 FCA 105 Queen's Club 11. lackle Nash - Track 10,115 FHA 10,11,125 Spanish Club 105 Paper Staff 125 Drama 11,125 Library Aide 125 Open Door Club 115 Fire Marshall 12. Crystal Parker - DECA, Drill Team5 FCA. Mr. Barnes finishes passing out brochures to stu- dents for ordering graduation stuff at an assembly to explain how to fill out order forms. Seniors 139 Tara Parrish - FHA 1011 Sec Homecoming Maid 10,11, Basketball 1011' Senior Cabinet' FBLA 11' BETA Eric Pennington - VlCA11,12, Football 1O,12, Track 10,11,12. Leah Pennington - FBLA , 10,11,12 sec., Political Animals 12 pres., Senior Cabinet, Student Council 12, Pa- per Staff 11,12, junior Cabinet, Lori Pennington - Paper Staff 10,11,12 editor, Tennis 10,11,12, Who's Who, Political Animals 12 vice pres., Student Council 10,11. jimmy Perkins - VICA 12. Tommy Persson - Football 12, King's Club 12, Close-Up 12. z Treva Peyton - BETA 1o,11,12, Art Club 10,11,12 vice pres., FBLA 12, Cheerleader 10,11,12 co-capt., Gover- nor's School, Girl's State, Open Door Club 12, junior Cabinet, Kirk Pierce - BETA 11, FBLA 10, DECA 12, King's Club 12, Senior Cabi- f net, Fire Marshall 10, Biology Club 10. Melody Case, jessica Roenne, and other seniors Gobrielle Fair gathers all the necessary pamphlets mash together on the bleachers as they show sup- and instruction books to register for the ACT stan- port for the Comet football players and have fun dardized test. These forms were available in the doing so. Counselor's office. 140 People A X. me wwe- mmf mv - swam i ,, A-f ' : ui.,.H':sf. . . . M , 9 q. , ,, , i ,,,, N, - ,e X , I 7. i . ,J .1 e . at V gm 5 , Q r 4 , 4 -f 1, M 'F .I , .,,,, 4 K I A A, , -,Z mr. ,jim I 5' . A 1 5, ' . .T -. 1 'isfi , ,a -1 ff .:. '.,. -ws 0 . AA., fi 3 g JL.. .T Rusty Plfer - King's Club 11,12 pres.5 NHS 10,11,12 vice pres.5 BETA 10,11,125 Odyssey of the Mind 105 TAG 10,11,125 Quill and Scroll 11,12. Terry Piggee - Art Club 1o,11,12 UGHS. Angel PIFISOH - Senior Cabinet5 FBLA 11,125 Office Aide 11,125 Drama Club 125 FHA 105 Student Council 12. PlI'I'O - Cheerleader 105 Spanish Club 10. Amy Porter - FBLA, FHA 10,115 cvc, choir 10,115 VICA 11, DECA 11, Biology Club. Price - Cosmetology 11,125 VICA 11,125 BETA 125 Lit. Magazine Staff 'l2. jim Quick - Football 1o,11,1z, VICA 11 parl., 125 CYC 10,115 FCA 'lO,'l'l,'l2. Tony Rainey - FHA 105 FBLA 10,11,125CYC11. All ! 2 1 as haf iii 552-22 'iff A- Lt-if 5 at ? it Marscell Reed - v1cA 11 rep., FBLA 1o. Rena Rice - DFCA 11,12 rreas. Tasty Experience For Seniors Chad Pifer Org. Editor Cold rooms, uncomfort- able chairs, clocks, number two pencils, admission tick- ets, hundreds of little bubbles to fill in, and ques- tions that deal with such things as the mating of a grasshopper - all of these have thing in common: standardized tests. ACT, SAT, PSAT, MET, ASVAB, and SRA make up the alphabet soup of stan- dardized tests. Standardized tests mea- sure the amount of informa- tion you can memorize, not necessarily how much you have learned. A person's true intellect can't be mea- sured by a written test. Per- sonal experience is the best test and teacher, Colette Miller said. The old saying that nothing is free in life stands true with these exa- minations. I don't mind taking the ACT, SAT, or PSAT, but l wish they wouldn't charge me to take the test just so they can tell how smart I am, jessica Roenne said. Standardized tests are given a lot of attention since colleges require the scores for admission. I don't think colleges should use standardized tests as a measure of intelli- gence, Erik Swafford said. Until there is a better way to measure the aptitude of students, standardized tests will still be an important part of all student's lives. Seniors 141 Lisa Ridling - FHA 105 FBLA 10, Counselor Aide 105 D.E. 11,12. Marlon Rieth - DECA11,12. Sheila Roberts - oEcA 11,125 FBLA 'l0. Remonica Robie - FHA 10,115 FBLA 10,11,125 Track 105 CYC 11. Eric Robinson - FBLA 12. Keith Robinson - senior cabi- net5 Principal Advisory Committee 125 Open Door Club 125 Fire Marshall 125 Football 'l0,'l'l,125 FBLA 10,'I1,'l25 FCA 10. Ronnie Robinson - Basketball 10,11,125 FBLA 10,115 junior Cabinet5 Senior Cabinet5 Band 10,11,125 CYC 105 Teacher Aide 11512. jessica Roenne - senior cabi- net rep.5 FBLA 125 Drama Club 125 BETA 10,11,125 Counselor Aide 125 Cheerleader 105 Spanish Club 10 rep. 11, FHA 1o,11. Tamiea Rosby - BETA 10,11,125 FHA 105 junior Cabinet5 Band 115 Se- nior Cabinet5 FBLA 125 COE 125 Homecoming Maid 10,12. lVl21f'lSOl Rua - Open Door Club Mr . ,Q .13 ,F .ai fffffl .nj N . . Y K., F r-, fu . A, I '4,' 1. : ' A 'M '-.I -... 4 I A' - 'wesazffti I Suffering From Senioritis Colette Miller Staff Senioritis: A disease which infects high school students and causes them to show their rank above soph- omores and juniors. This ill- ness lasts for quite some time and requires many days of recuperation away from school. In some cases the sufferers lose all interest in academics and spend the majority of their time dreaming about june 4. If you've seen these 142 People symptoms it's most likely Senioritis. The good thing is that it's curable after gradu- ation. These compulsive thoughts flood some Sen- ior's minds constantly. It's like being pregnant and I'm having my baby on june 4. l've carried this for 12 years, and now it's time to deliver. My waiting is over and I finally get to hold my diploma. It's a great feel- ing of relief, Kelly Tolefree said. This disease can be good when the release comes. When the pressure sudden- ly leaves everything is changed, including the stu- dent. The outlook is much clearer, and there is a new perspective on life. I feel like a caterpillar about to emerge from a co- coon. Finally, I get to leave this place and go into new and better places. Being a senior is like breaking that seal, Tara Givens said. 13, . 1. f v Wg 27 Tb X 5.31 'ff '42 K .t.,.... ,Z if K if M ,et at B B tl Barry Rudder - VICA10,11,12 rep.5 Student Council 125 Biology club 115 sADD 10. Regina Russell- choir 115 or. 12. Tammi Russey. Thomas Schneider - VlCA 11,12. Tina Scruggs - senior cabinet, FBLA 10,11,125 Band 10,115 Student Congress 105 FCS 105 Key Club 10. William Scruggs - v1cA 10,11,12. Cindy Seibs - FBLA 10,11,125 VICA 11 sec. Mike Seymore - VICA 10,11,125 Band 10,11. AL. f 'Q is.. Angel Pinson sorts out an armful of mail to be Senioritis sinks in on jennifer jones as she displays shuffled into teacher s boxes This is one of many an outstanding symptom: the tendency to revert daily tasks for an office aide to fulfill back to childhood actions and act silly. Seniors 143 Harold Shray - Band 10,11,12 senior rep., All-Region 10,11,125 FBLA 105 Annual Staff 10,11 business man- ager5 Counselor Aide 10. Karen Shumaker - TAG 10,11,125Girl's State5 NHS 10,1'l,'l25 BETA 10,11,12 pres.5 Annual Staff 10 org. editor5 Lit. Magazine Staff 105 Care Committee 10,115 Senior Cabi- DCI. Shelly Siler - Band 105 cvc 105 FBLA 10,11,12, Office Aide 10,11 Nita Simmons - TAG 10,11,12, Annual Staff 11,125 NHS 125 BETA. Chris Smith - VICA 105 DECA 12. Ronnie Smith - cYc10,11, VICA 11,12 Tracie Smith - Volleyball 10,11,125 Basketball 10,11,125 Track 10,115 FADD 12, FBLA 12, student Council 125 Senior Cabinet. Donavon Somers - FBLA 105 Senior Cabinet5 Student Council 125 King's Club 12. I 1' 3' Suzanne Melton, Elizabeth White, Kristi Henson, Sheilaine Moses goes up to the chalkboard pre and lerome Tenpenny work on the literary maga- pared to write down her homework assignment zine as they read, summarize, review, and choose for Spanish, Students discussed the assignment af colorful metaphors for poems, ter it was put on the board. QU? gun- ABB X' 555551. ,-.. W ll! . ',.f , 2 AJ ll if .4 xx P fa' , 1 fn? 5. , f Angela Springer - FHA 10,11 treas.5 FBLA 10,115 BETA 115 Senior Cabinet5 Homecoming maid 115 Span- ish Club 11. julie Squires - BETA 10,11,125 Senior Cabinet5 junior Cabinet5 FBLA 10,11,125 Cheerleader 10,115 Office Aide 115 Homecoming maid 105 COE 12. Bryant Steele - BETA 1o,11, King's Club 11,125 Senior Cabinet5 FBLA 105 CYC 105 Biology Club 10. Tina Stripling - ch0lf1o,11,12. Erlk Swafford - open Door Club 12 sec.5 Governor's School AIt.5 NHS 125 BETA 125 Senior Cabinet5 FBLA 115 Annual Staff 10,11,12 people editor5 TAG 10,125 Quill and Scroll 'l'l,'l2. Kevin Swaims -Football 10,115 VICA 11,125 FBLA 105 Student Council 12. jerome Tenpenny - Annual Staff 10,115 Band 105 Lit. Magazine Staff 125 Quill and Scroll 12. Bridgit Thigpen -FBLA 11,12, Drama Club 10,11 vice pres., 125 Fire Marshall 105 Library Aide 10. Beth -l-l lOIT13S - Drama Club 115 FBLA 12. Krlstl Thomas - Basketball 'l0,'l'l5 Band 10,115VICA 'l'l,'I2 vice pres.5 BETA 11,125 NHS 125 junior Cabinet5 Senior Cabinet5 Office Aide 'l'l,'l2. Thinking Of The Good 'Ol Days Harold Shray Bus. Manager Will I pass my English test? How am I going to make my car payment? Why are my parents still on my case? It is hard to believe but the time that we are spend- ing here will someday be considered the good 'ol days. All of the frantic run- ning around trying to dis- cover life's true purpose while still trying to hold a job, go to school, prepare for the future, and if there is time, try to carry on a so- cial life. No one person or group of people can even suggest what a school means to others, but time will tell what we remember about the good 'ol days at Mills. Life since I came to Mills this year is strange because I use to go to McClellan, but one of the differences that I like is that here people seem to others more, Louis LeMaire said. I will always remember Mills because of all of the friends that I have made over the years. And because of the ways that it helped me look at things, Diane Clark said. Mills really helped me by having classes like DE. Be- cause of that it will help me get a job and if I decide to go to school I will have the money to go, William Mor- ris said. I will mainly remember the people that I have grown up with. I am glad that I met people here but it is also here that I am going to have to leave them this june, Michael Duggan said. Seniors 'l-45 Robert Thomas - VlCA125Se- nior Cabinet5 CYC 10,115 FBLA 10,115 NHS 125 Basketball 105 Counselor Aide 'l'l. Larry Thompson - BETA 12, TAG 10,11,125 Odyssey of the Mind 10. Tracy Thompson - FBLA 12. Michelle Tillar. lenel Tolefree - Fire Marshall 11,125 Student Council 125 Band 10,115 Flagline 10,115 Senior Cabinet5 Queen's Club 11. Kelly Tolefree - FBLA 10,11 rep.5 FHA 10,125 Band 115 Flagline 115 Senior Cabinet5 Student Council 125 Open Door Club 125 Queen's Club 11. Rodney Townsend - v1cA 11 vice pres.5 FBLA 105 Care Committee 12. Tim Turnage. W, Mayra Ullrich. Angela Underwood - FBLA 1o,11,12, FHA 105 Arr Club 105 VICA 10. V255 ' Q M i ,gb G Taking Gff CII The Lunch Shift Harold Shray Bus. Manager lt has been attempted for as long as anyone remem- bers. And it has always had the same two instructions: elude capture, and the most important, get away from school food and everything that comes with it. Leaving to go eat lunch has become a major part of the average school day this year. And since we all like to be involved in school func- tions it is only fair that the newest class at Mills is at- tended every day possible 146 People so as not to build up enough tardies to be sent to the office. The only problem with this noble idea is that some- one in their haste must have forgotten to tell the admin- istration. A very grave error since so many people seem to have it on their schedule. lt is the only class that we re- ally try to get to on time ljust ask any state trooper be- tween here and McDo- naldsl and all the teachers want to know where are you going? l have not had a teacher stop me for leaving at lunch this year, Mike Seymore said. Finally away from school and heading west down Dixon, the mission is half completed. But now we come to the most difficult question that we will face, Where can we go on lunch period? l do not worry much about where l go at lunch. lt really doesn't matter as long as l don't have to stay here, Stephanie Wilbern said. Fran Urban - FBLA 10,11,12 sen. hist.5 Senior Cabinet, CYC 10,115 BETA 10,115 sADD 10. Robin Ussery - FBLA 10,115 DECA 12 sec. Phillip Van Hoose. joseph Wagner - BETA 125 VICA 125 Band 10,115 cYc 105 Office Aide 12. Kelly Waleszonia. Deryl Walker - FBLA 105 Band 10,11,125 Baseball 11,125 VICA 115 Football 125 Fire Marshall 12. Kristi Walker -FBLA 10,11,12, CYC 10,115 BETA 10,11,125 Annual Staff 11 business manager. Ronnie Wallace. .Mig MW? nanni- 5 . I ia., 2' Knoxle Hall and jason Welch enjoy themselves as Kelly Tolefree, Aaron Wilkerson,and Cindy Hope they make some delicacies for Home Economics fill their plates full of delicious food as they share Students then were able to taste their creation in a morning brunch in Home Economics class. Seniors 147 ,YS Nm-Q0 5 , 5 'n-Q' fxi ' A Shannon Warner - NHS 11,125 BETA 11,125 TAG 'l0,'l'l,'l2j Senior Cabinetg FBLA 125 Care Committee 10,11g Art Club 125 Queen's Club 11. Dereke Watson. Carol Webb - FBLA 105 FHA 105 Choir 11. Bruce Weidemann - Band 10,11,12. jason Welch -Football 10,11,12g A Baseball 10,11,12j Paper Staff 10,115 5, ' King's Club 1O,11,12g BETA 10,11,12g ' ' Senior Cabinetg Boy's Stateg Quill and 4,1 ' 5 . A 1 Scroll 10,11. Y V , Qi 4, - Elizabeth White -DECA. Q ' ,Q L V. l I Al julian White - FBLA 10,11,12g ' CYC 10,11g Senior Cabinetg Biology Club 11. Stephanie Wilbern - FBLA 105 DECA 125 Photo Club 11. gtg-7--.-ff+-ef jennifer jones and Lori Pennington look over Deadline pressure causes Lisa Berry to take a guideline materials as they work towards finishing breather, Everlasting deadlines kept Lisa and the a deadline for an edition of the newspaper. rest of the yearbook staff on their toes. 148 People 1.rFA' ,. ,, .U 1jQtii,iE,i1'i1rIQzQ ' ,x ii L?1,?1 's,' ' ii.. .i,i,titit ,,it . , N we .55 -L24 My ..- F gm , LQ! S e' M.. Y .'- ,' P , s,. A Liifl ,L T . - fi, S u ff - , l .thi '- , .' 'yt ,' . + 1 4 3 L93 X L3 7 'W ' 'ff Q Ag ti it-i st gy ,ggiiw Sgt K 511515 rr, . A sf' ,Q 'ti 1 tliiiliiitfiizfzaat .L Y r 2-5, F- ta Derrick Williams - VICA5 Bas- ketball. Kim VVIllI3l'T'IS - Senior Cabinet5 NHS 11,125 BETA 11,125 FBLA 125 TAG 10,125 Girl's State5 Band 10,115 Flag Line 10,11. Lavette Williams - FBLA 10,125 Volleyball 10,11,125 Student Council 125 Basketball 12 manager. Lee - Basketball 105 FBLA 12. Lisa Williams - Volleyball 10,11,125 Track 105 FHA 115 Basketball 125 FBLA 125 COE 125 Homecoming 12. Felicia Wilson - Choir 1o,11,1z, FBLA 12, R.o.r.c. lo. Steven Wllson - Football 10,11,125 Basketball 10,11,125 Track 10,11,125 FBLA 10,11,125 FHA 10,11,125 King's Club 11,125 BETA 10,11,125 Boy's State. Tammy Wlne - FBLA 10,11,125 CYC 10,115 Senior Cabinet5 Cheer- leader 105 Homecoming maid 105 Of- fice Aide 10,11,125 COE 12. Rhonda Wood - NHS 11,12, BETA 10,11,125 FBLA 10,11,125 Senior Cabinet5 Queen's Club 11. john Woods - Band10,11,125 All-Region 10,11,125 Senior Cabinet5 Open Door Club5 Fire Marshallg Stu- dent Council5 Office Aide 11,12. Deadline: Two Four-Letter Words Chad Pifer Org. Editor Burningthe mid-night oil, hunger pains, correction fluid, and frayed nerves all have one thing in common DEAD -lines. To survive a deadline, all that you need is lots of aspi- rin, white-out, and a supply of Vivarin, Suzanne Mel- ton said. Have you ever wondered why there is a deadline in one class and another in some other class at the same time. Maybe the teachers are out to see how much it takes to push someone to the edge of their rocker. Personally, I think that the teachers have a monthly planning meeting, to see how many assignments they can plan at the same time, Caroline Breashears said. Besides just having school deadlines, many Seniors have college application and scholarship deadlines that pile up one right after another. With all these deadlines at once I don't have time to write all these essays and to do all of the repetitious questions that each of them ask, Treva Peyton. Everyone has them and hates them but deadlines are here to stay and will re- main a part of everyone's lives. Seniors 149 Tommy Woodward - Band 10,11,125Drill Team Drummer 125VlCA 11512. Karla Yancey - FBLA 10,11,125 se- nior Cabinet5 Fire Marshall 125 FADD 10,125 Student Council 125 FHA 125 Of- fice Aide 125 Homecoming maid 12. Kimberly Yancey - cvc 10,11,125 Cheerleader 10,11,12 capt. VICA 125 Senior Cabinet5 Homecoming maid 10,11,125 FBLA 12. WST? M. , DeeAnn 5 Yarberry - VICA 11,125 Cosmetology 11,125 Choir 10,115 'S FBLA 10. W , ae if S A if is Steven Wilson and Norman Dunn add their signatures to the papers that will en- sure their enrollment in Louisiana Tech starting in the fall. 'l 0 Seniors The Advanced Placement El-QS ffd Staff Beware! It's the Advanced Placement Curse, otherwise known as the AP Curse. This horrible omen is usually. ac- companied by excess ho- mework, fatigue, staying up late at night, frequent trips to UALR, insomnia, anemia, and brain damage. These ac- celerated courses are con- fined mostly to seniors. The major AP course is English. This exciting class includes several readings of Shakespeare, and seniors have to take books home over the summer and read, read, read! They also read plays, poetry, and write FOUR research papers. The course is very fascinating . .. to Mrs. Green, but the stu- dents felt differently. You can get extra credit but it's hard and takes lots of time, Kim Williams said. Curse Another AP course is cal- culus. Mr. Hamlin teaches students such thrilling sub- jects as differential equa- tions, derivatives, integrals, discontinuities, related rates, and other things. Re- member, this is a math course. lt is an extremely difficult course and brave seniors who took calculus frequently compared their low test scores. lt's hard but it looks good on a transcript. lt's worth it to me, Larry Thompson said. A third AP course is chemistry. This fun class, taught by Coach Runyan, explores careful studies into establishing equilibriums between acids and bases, gathering experimental data for titration graphs, and learning the Bronsted-Low- rey, and Lewis theories of acids and bases. What fun! lt's not really hard if you put in a little extra study time. What makes it hard is you haven't got the time, Rusty Pifer said. The AP courses are set up to prepare students for AP tests in which a passing score attains college credit for the student. The one as- pect that may encourage students to enroll in AP courses is the weighted grading scale. The AP courses are very difficult and challenging. You have to think more about what you are doing than in regular classes, Ste- ven Wilson said. The AP courses are not suggested for lazy students because they require con- centration and studying. People with heart condi- tions or back problems should not sign up. lt's a matter of life and Macbeth. AP English students Sheila Martin and Cindy Hope join in the fun ata pep assem- bly and show their support for the football team. ? Seniors 'l 'l Mechann Akins Ardell Allen Shannon Allen lody Andrews Darlene Austin Latonja Austin Sherrie Austin Zonerick Avery William Bailey Kenneth Belk Cory Bennett Shelly Bennett Lisa Blair LaKhiva Blann Daniel Bone 'mf , v Mg ,V .1 ,fat if Es., f if ,...Qfv,-.,,,,,,, '1 . A, 3, HW' tj Zz' .W fl' ,,,i f - a if . f ff will z ww 1 ft 2 A, ,. , . ,M A svfw 'tw ' Q , ' ax: . G neg? 1' .- K' ft tx . i .1 The Moment of Truth Erik Swalford People Editor lt has been a wonderful day. You've finished all your homework and con- fidently walk to your sev- enth period classroom. The tardy bell rings, and the teacher delivers a mes- sage of shocking horror. lt's time for the quiz. Quiz? What quiz?! Your hands become cold and clammy. Sweat begins to drip down your forehead and you tremble as you turn white as snow. The paper that kills is handed to you and you can already see a transpar- ent F starting to appear 152 People on the paper. Quizzes aren't the worst, they are only the babies of the family line of tests. Open-book tests are pivotal, they can be hard or they can be a cinch. Then there are the regular tests. These are always mysterious tests because you never know what is going to be on them. These can also be easy or hard, but they are always scary. Tests usually create a feeling of anxiety. Al- though they have not been known to cause someone to see a psychia- trist, they do make people nervous. I always get scared when it's time to take a test, Tommy Kent said. The big momma of tests are those dreaded standardized tests. Not only do you pay for them, but they also require you to use your mind. I don't like standard- ized tests because they aren't an accurate mea- sure of intelligence, Kelly Myers said. Tests are always going to be here so if you can't han- dle the anxiety you'd bet- ter start looking for a good therapist or start studying. I ' '- .. ..,, fi 4,503 ' 'ig . K 1 1, f s ,, Q31 'fit' ' f a sw, i r '? ,ef X' M f' ft. f 5 nm ' ' : M 2-0 1' Ct jx: -L 1 .z E724 I l' , P. Q.. 5. ' s f . 'vi 'Z ' - 2 T ' f? -, xx X., M' jami Boyd Gary Bradley Holly Bramel Leslie Branstetter lay Brown Lance Brown james Bryles Felicia Bunting Kelly Burgess Charlotte Burris Keitha Burris Patricia Burroughs Krissie Burrow Paul Cantrell Chree Carroll i -is .at ,,.. g .Q -F Nt. gf .-516 tt, I x Good Answer' Even students in a P E Denzil Roland fires his latest creation in class have to take tests and these stu the kiln and adds the finishing touches dents take their time to get the right an for presentation to his teacher juniors 153 3 Tashya Carter 4' Briley Cash Kim Chaudoin Kelley Christopher james Cosey Craig Counts Rodney Craig Clifton Crook lon Crowder Damon D'amico ' f.. .Iv ,..f . My ,V Y' 4 My Chris Davenport Frankie Davis i ' ori Davis C Shawn Davis ifss f r 2' ? iw A 5, X fi X I it as Brian Those little wonder machines called Matt Grogan and Eric Smith stop by calculators are used frequently by stu- some of the booths atacarnival held be- dents, especially when taking a math hind the school during lunch to help test. raise money. 154 People :WW 7 set , 4 -fs, - Y., -f ,, r 2 1, ' ep. T 'Q 1 K '95 :fn l rf I ' , ff' , W.. I -- . v ggi' I Q, W f 1 I ft I ,, lk Qi, I sz. a , ., ,.,- Q ,,,,, W lfig? I I I ...M I. 1 ,Wa . if f ' 'f',iI1i.SIf . It ,ajllffi af M Ji I M ,I .f I U ...gg ,, ',' 1 1 - , gk,.Q,. A -,mqf A '- ' - ' ,.f'!5.g3i, Jizz' Yi? ... 'Riff L35 I Q 'a ff re I nw if T525 E 'I , Ll. ., ,1,,f . . , ,. . . .se - : fwev:::y,g . V - in :mf .4 I- vt vm . . rv1,,f,-:f,f,ffrI'27rr . 'igg5g,g: f't:zQgt'r -:f':waJz.'a 11. ' .z 1' ,'sse! T . gal W ,H ff I I wp. 1 s 1 J Y t ,, . . G., ,,,.i.,5 .f - E I If 133 . I If '96 -2-I' I In . f 2 f '-7 5. A 212.35962 , , 6, VI V ,. V, L, . ,,,I, . ,gg , g is - 43 Q. 'F - A ., Eff' . s- ?Q I 'zz 7 I if I Q 5 li fb! .f sf N If I r rsrsrr I 9 .If 'Qgfi we , .W, lQH'4 I tes if ,bQ54g,!fgq X gi K tr N F k r.-. Q5 T . ' .iii 2, 'I l ' ll. 1, l Keith Dedmon Glythena Dismuke Teressa Donley Keri Duncan Michelle Dunlap jeff Dye Clara Eackles Anson Eaglin Teresa Elliott Marvin Elmore Tina Elmore Paula Estell Rickey Evans joseph Fee Tony Fontonette Count Your Blessings Colette Miller Staff Pushing keys left and right. Watching those numbers flash across the crystalized screen. The thrill of knowing you have the right answer, for once in your life. Calculators make this possible. I use calculators for Ac- counting II and Trigono- metry. They have been a necessity. Especially in Ac- counting, Enrica Randall said. Students who have cal- culators are well aware of their blessing, but the help a calculator can give is measured by how well the student can use it. I use a calculator in Al- gebra II and it helps me some. They are a wonder- ful invention, but some- times I don't understand what all the keys are for! Kriston Milligan said. Not having a calculating device can mean sudden death for some students. Mathematics can be a long process, and other stu- dents are able to produce correct answers from head knowledge. It does take longer, but accuracy is im- portant either way. Not having a calculator hinders me because I have to borrow one. Especially in Chemistry. I can basical- ly do the problems in my head, or write them out on a piece of paper, Tiawan- na Glover said. Having a calculator can definitely be a help, but not having one doesn't have to stop you from continuing your regular routine. juniors 55 Tony Foust Tifanie Galloway laime Gatrell Mona Gilkey Aaron Glass Tiawanna Glover Eric Gray Dee Dee Griggs Matt Grogan Latese Guillory Carla Hall Holly Hamby Rusty Hamby Deborah Hansberry Gary Hansberry Q . W. K I .. . l Wg? :Q Y f ,AE A? ,A ..., T T l Q 1 Nuff' 51--S111 Eff .ii afggatvi iiifiiei' 2 Ai ,. W .,,. ,. xl . , .. . ,gg . an .. .,, 3: ,,.. 1, X 36353 1:14 I , JJ ? .1 gv- J.. ,t T432 '3 ' 5' flu ewfil lltl .ssl ti? l 5 ' 5 Day Away From Hard Life Erik Swafford People Editor What do you call a day where you have the op- tion to sleep late or watch wonderful entertainment such as The Muppet Babies? To some people it's paradise but most peo- ple know it as Saturday. The one day of the week that belongs totally to them, Saturday is a vital part of most people's lives. Those five long days of homework and stress fi- nally pay off on Saturday. This is the day to catch up on your beauty sleep or just do whatever you want. Saturday is important because it's the only time 'l 6 People l have to practice with my band, Neal McElroy said. To some people Satur- days are extremely impor- tant as a day for recupera- tion after a long, wild party on Friday. lt gives them a chance to recover from their wildness. To them, Saturday is the day for them to slip into a brief hi- bernation. Record hours have been spent snuggled up snoozing in a warm bed. l always sleep in on Sa- turdays because l'm out so late Friday, Heather Camp said. If you cannot sleep there is always an alterna- tive such as watching Sat- urday morning cartoons. These shows aren't very educational but for any- body who watches them they provide a brief escape for the child inside of you. The Muppet Babies is my guilty pleasure, Laura Davis said. Some people are robbed of their Saturday because they have to work. These poor people don't get any time to relax, but Saturday still gets them away from school. All l do is sleep and work, Kim Unger said. Whatever you use your Saturday for, the only bad thing about is that it is only one day. x H ww: .... . Y 3 F .N -ry ,. X N Rhonda Hansberry Neal Harwell jay Heflin Kim Henderson Kathy Henley Kristy Henson Toney Hilliard johnny Holloway Greg Holmes Mike Horton Candida Howlett Patrick Huff Russel jackson james jefferson Robert jenkins Neal McElroy sets up his latest master piece for display. He won several awards and honors for his paintings and sculp tures. juniors 157 Cindy jewett Deborah johnson jeff johnson Kay johnson Lanelle johnson Lynn johnson Steven johnson Teresa johnson Tracy johnson Chris joiner . y,,f?,,q,, . if. , 'K Q' W avr i , t W? 1 ,W K 3 A , , K, Bw L: if H 1 LA ,V f' 4 K if MZ f j K 5 . ,P 5 f aw ffwfa i ' is i K rvarr j 'r f . 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I 'llrl ,Nah Lisa Machon xl? 1 Chris Maloch ,i 1. 1 I :gli I 4 irrr f s X If 1' hen I Graduate . . . Ehadle' Kerr said. nical training,while others rg' 'O' After graduation many immediately get jobs. When I graduate I want students will continue Instead of going to col- to bealawyer,adoctor, or their education to prepare lege for four years, I'm go- an actor so I can become themselves for the dog ing toatechnical school to rich. When I graduate I eat dog world. learn about computers, want to be a teacher so I After graduation I plan Randy Suggs said. can boss students around. on going to college and The final year is ap- These are just a couple take the required classes proaching fast and before c o m m o n c h i l d h oo d that I need to prepare my- you know it, it will be over dreams. self for law school, Scott and done. The question is ,D Ever since I was a little McConnell said. will those fond childhood kid I dreamed about be- Instead of going to a dreams become a reality if coming a professional four year college many or just pass by. football player, Caleb students willreceive tech- t .jg 3 it ' jg. my K juniors 'l 9 Kim Marshall Shane Martin Thomas Martin Tiffany McClendon Scott McConnell Sheila McCoy Cathie McCuin Shannon McDowell Neal McElroy Michelle McEntire Summer Medley Marlene Michael Michael Miller Adrianne Molden Tina Molden is 5 . , , f , I ff, fp ,ikk - - . it 1 A , ,. 'V 1' ' H . gf, E yvswf 1 K I .F Al,ko , . .,. . A, f , at --e't .if A g 1: rr 5 . , A M k V L . Q, ' za gs. W , UQ rj- i , ,-.-: ' 'K . -1 T - z 1 ,yit '52 Wiki '02 Mechanical Menace Keith Wheeler Staff Clanking coke ma- chines, whooshing cop- iers, beeping intercoms. Noisy machines are all around us. They are here to help us make it through the day. Here to help us by giving us more to think about than work. Now we have to worry about other things, like: will my coke come out? Can I get this copied? Will it be boiling or freezing today in En- glish? Machines are here to as- sist us and to make our en- vironment more livable. But sometimes these de- vices don't work properly. 160 People One of the most unre- liable machines was the heating and air condition- ing system. It became very difficult to predict what the weather would be like in the building. I have no idea what is wrong with the machines at school because they never work long enough to find out what the prob- lem is, Tony Foust said. Another machine that couldn't be trusted was the copier. Important for office work, research and other things, the copiers were heavily used. That is, they were used during those rare times when they were working. lt's important for the copiers to be working. They're very important to the school. But when they're fixed, they don't stay fixed, Scott Mclntyre said. Arguments arose over the drink machines. School policy was that they were not to be oper- ated during school hours, only before or after school. Some students did not like this policy. It causes major incon- veniences with the coke machines not available to us during school, Caleb Kerr said. ll .. X 4 :- . ..,,,-, X.. K' 'X 5 , zqr lf if gi 1,0 iv L f 'i I z ,A 3 -.. , .il 551 t, ' ' f. fff,,.'wwf ,Lf :inf gg .5 fi fwzfsiifezw' . ' -5- fig-t.: 5 . f F fl ' W . . s..T,,..1W,3f 1 . 1 5 f 'f C i X , 'TVN si. ,-,- if Q1 ff :ffl-' f.gff.l . Q fm M 3: -3 4 LF X Agp 5 7 A 5 lg R 1 fx 3 M A x Q lf? 5 5 if Cliff Monroe Lori Montgomery Nicole Montgomery Clayton Moore Michael Moore Steve Morava Brian Morehead Richard Moser Chris Moses Melissa Mueller Allen Neasley jeffrey Nelson , , .1 . ,. . ,,.,,.,, ,fy wp, , jimmy Nestlerode ' l Rachel Norris Toni Nutt Anne-Marie Keller discovers that type- With books in hand, Deborah Hans writers malfunction often. Typewriters berry makes her choice and hopes that M are some of many machines that stu- the dreaded juice machine will award dents use around the school. her the right flavor. juniors 'l6'l Vonda Ogden Ronald Ogle Lucius Oliver johnny Palmer Alan Parr Karen Patterson Mary Pearson Leah Peyton Kevin Phillips Chad Pifer Keith Pifer Tyrone Poindexter Kellanees Porter Edward Price Sandy Primm - 1 -asf - as 95255 a,t. tfazsif' V all ik sill? 153: ' s nfr xfsf' sY1:fffgwinssas.r I ifa .. Some people can never be away from their fuzzy friends. Shelly Stovall clutches a precious white teddy bear in her arms. Scott McConnell uses his time wisely as he carefully looks over and completes an examination for one of his classes. a' Q Q is i V --f', eefz ,tss My is . ' l H J 5 t, 6 1 'ffl' um ts A- kia A 162 Peopk -W ,. i . , 'ss' ' f is . v Q if in l I if I ft Itgktxgg 5 .- 's sv 331 X .5 W In A' ,N X .njtfgfix kg l I zdifla g5zi2?3?vf?X' 7 ft ' .S?,g.jkfH..3,: . 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For others they were trusted friends whose smiles could soothe a broken heart. Not only are stuffed animals soft and cute, but they're there when you need a friend, Stacy Watts said. Stuffed animals also helped fight against bore- dom. Teddy bears and pink elephants were al- ways ready to be friends. How could an ever-ready friend be passed up? If I just want to lay around and do nothing, I sit with my stuffed animals. They won't disturb me. They're great friends, Tiawanna Glover said. Sometimes stuffed an- imals were the objects of collections. For various reasons, they filled the spaces of dressers and hearts. I just like them, I don't know why. I collect them and they take up space, Anne-Marie Keller Said. juniors 163 Lottie Sims Ali Skidmore Desmond Smith jackie Smith La Vonda Smith Natasha Smith Robert Smith Steven Smith Tonja Smith Kevin Spann ix! . ,I . a . al., , 2, 'O' an-Qi . f f . 'ws' is 7: Ia .. 2 ie. . if 415 ' L 21.159 ff. N I dam , .-1 1-1.w....f.f ,. 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The mere names of Guess, Used, Fila, Ree- bock, and Gucci tell a lot about a person's income, personality, and style. I wear Guess, Gucci, and Used most of the time. My clothes don't reflect my personality because I'm not stuck up. They do reflect my style because I like to dress well, and I care about my appear- ance, Brian Prude said. Fashion has to start somewhere and that place usually dictates the clothes you wear. Most of 164 Peopk seas. Creativity and ex- pression top the list of rea- sons for different styles in clothing. I make my own fashion. All of my outfits have my own personal touch. I'm not told what to do by all those fancy names. I just do what feels like me, Marcy Woods said. A name makes the big- gest difference in clothes. Everything can be exactly the same, but the name can make the price triple. Some people really go for that while other's have no preference. I could care less about the name on my behind as ll decent, Derek Mobley said. It is true that most all de- signer clothes are quite expensive. Buying clothes at this price often tells others you have a lot of money. Fashions like these are only showing off wealth and no true charac- ter and expression. I think it's a mask. For a large personal profit, one person in Europe tells ev- eryone else howto dress, Stacy Woods said. Like it or not, fashion is here and will always be the topic of discussion. .wp 1 've KFVB 53' tv Yi. i v i W Tift? 1. -L ,. . - itfsfziax' z k 5 . ,i,,L, Mr! . A T in t ii 2 Q i i 'i J QS. r is x R W swf' QNX: . kg Q Z X .u V pgs 6 fr ex Q xx PSM Q 4:4 ,X . fi - ' t 5' ., ul v l' Caleb Kerr is dressed appropriately to play with children. Several clubs spon- sored a Christmas party for the deaf children. F , Stephanie Styers Randy Suggs Pam Talley jeff Taylor joe Taylor Yolonda Tenpenny Milton Thompson Steve Turnage Traci Tyler Kim Unger Vance Vannoy joel Vault Traci Wagner Catrice Walker Tommy Walker Paul Cantrell sets aside one flashy painting in the artroom so he can finish some of his homework for his other classes. juniors 16 Kevin ward Dante Washington Larry Watson Tonya Watson Fifi Webb Roslyn White Tracy Whitfield Mark Whitworth Caren Williams Dale Williams Tiff t .,.zt :K l fsfl . sa :wtf f i rs.. as ' t . , - . ' , wt W ' ,y H' 1' . . fw il. t,t,t , t.,, L . Y Q .US at fig? 3, , 'His e 5 K. -I y 4 , 3 - fe is . Q' 1 N fat. K is , Q w .,,.. we 3 A ssfr 5 . ':11.L-4 -.1f31,,,mf Tony Foust and Caleb Kerr have a play- ful lunch as they participate in bouncing a balloon around the lunch room. 166 People Chris Maloch practices candy peddling as he pauses between classes to sell some candy to sweet-toothed candy lovers. SN M X. XS J fa fiisr. , - 3 T s- ff . 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Most clubs raised money . for various projects by selling this candy. Comet is W A, U6 ...1,.,. Expressions sold Sweet- tarts and other goodies to help fund the literary mag- 2 '19 azine. Selling candy is the only way we can make money, Lisa lones said. The junior Cabinet is probably the major candy selling group in the school. They sell candy all year. They had those long lasting suckers and candy grams for the holidays. The reason behind all the candy is for them to make money for the prom. Even if you don't buy any candy at school, there is always a bunch of people who bring their own. Gum is evident everywhere be- cause it is now legal. l'm glad that they let us chew gum, because the candy is too expensive, Tracy Owens said. On the other hand, the candy peddlers have a lot of responsibilities. They have to keep track of all their candy and sell, sell, sell! Sometimes l get really sick of selling candy be- cause we're always selling it, Latese Guillory said. The candy is there for a reason and candy selling will always out sell cheese and ornaments. juniors 167 Blurred Moments Kim Ferrell Staff This is a story for the vis- ually impaired only. View- er discreation is advised. This story contains subject material that may not be suitable for some people. Ever been accused of having more eyes than any humaniod has ever pos- sessed? Had problems fac- ing the morning because nothing could be seen? Don't have much luck in aggressive sports because of the seeing aids needed? All of these problems seem unimportant to those few people left in the world who don't un- derstand what wearing glasses truly means. Before I needed to wear glasses I thought I would just get contacts. No big deal, right? Boy, was I wrong! Wearing con- tacts comes with its own set of problems, like hav- ing to go shopping late at night to find your brand of cleaner that you've just re- alized you are out of, John Schmid said. Contacts are for some people, more enjoyable to wear than glasses because of the obvious reasong Glasses don't leave those little marks on your nose, Renea Blue said. Then there is the fact that not as much caution is necessary with contacts. It's not like my con- tacts are going to fall off, Shawn Thomas said. There is a very pressing problem that is faced by those who wear glasses. Kissing with your glasses on is difficult but kissing someone else who wears glasses is danger- ous, Andrea Hood said. Wearing glasses is, truly as fatal as it seems. Four Eyes! Kim Ferrell has to wear glasses to see better, but she finds them very useful in studying for tests. 168 People Some sophomores will do anything for attention. During a pep assembly, Tony Francis wears a gas mask to show spirit and gain attention. 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As the year pro- gresses you begin to know the daily routine like the back of your hand and you begin to adjust to life as a sophomore. lt is really different. It offers more opportunities than elementary or junior high. lt also enables your thinking ability, Kristi Pierce said. Even after you've been a sophomore for a few months, it's hard to decide whether the advantages of being a sophomore out- weighed the disadvan- tages. lt is okay to be a sopho- more, but we don't get the same privileges or respect that the upperclassmen get, Terri Duncan said. You have to experience being a sophomore for a while before you finally get used to it, and that first year of school has many ups and downs, but there is no better way to prepare for the next two years to come. Smokey Misenheimer, like other so- phomores sometimes can get lost in the crowd. This crowd marches down to the football field during a power check. Kenneth Green has no trouble finding his way to the library as he finds a seat and begins to look at a couple of maga- zines. Sophomores 'I7'l Bad Day 95287 Laura Miller staff You're alone, walking along the seashore just be- fore sunrise. You think you must be in heaven to be so calm and relaxed. Then, suddenly out of nowhere comes this loud, shrieking noise. You think this is surely the end. You begin to run, only to find yourself surrounded by sheets and blankets in your own warm bed with your alarm clock scream- ing at you to get up. This is only the start though. Once you finally get up and in the shower, there's no hot water left. After thawing out enough to move, you go down- stairs to discover that the jeans you had planned on wearing today are the ones your little brother used to clean up the spilt milk at breakfast. It's raining outside and your horoscope predicts a bad day. I know it's going to be a bad day when I wake up and my curling iron is bro- ken. Ana Marie Cleve- land said. Deciding on how to handle a bad day or if there really is a way to han- dle it at all, can be as frus- trating as the day itself. When I can't find a way to handle a bad day I lose control, Katie Hanson said. There's really no abso- lute way to remedy your day. It is really just what works best for the individ- ual. Some go to war, while others go to bed. I don't handle them at all. I just yell and scream at everyone, Tony Francis said. So next time you wake up face down on the pave- ment, be thankful. At least it's not the end of the world. Right? Tony Francis is definitely having a bad day because his make-up won't dry fast enough as he prepares to film a scene in a TAG student's movie. 172 People A sophomore collapses on her desk af- ter a long day at school. School drives many students to sleep when they get home. are -s M L ig? ' xii Qi.3wca,e' F G F. Q M i' 'G -5 5 4 f , i f in ! 'Ig . A T V 7ial2f,pl-. - I K5 Z ,-ffife 32? f . 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I felt so sick when I got caught cheating in sixth grade I had to go home, Leann Adams said. Despite being con- demned or disapproved of, students still continue to cheat. Some students don't seem to be con- cerned about the conse- quences that follow their actions. I love it!, said Ricky Hall. Teachers shared some of the ways they've seen students cheat. 'I. answers taped on the back of sun- glasses. 2. answers on a piece of paper inside a clear ink pen 3. answers on a piece of paper inside a hat on the desk 4. answers written on the crystal of a wrist watch. Someone once wrote the answers on a piece of paper, rolled it around a cigarette, and then dropped it on the ground beside them, Mrs. Wil- cox said. So if you've been on a cheating binge, take heart and go on a guilt-free studying diet. This student realizes that cheating isn't the only way to get by on tests because he's discovered that studying will help. There really is no way to cheat in Home Economics, so this student contends to do her work by finishing to sew a piece of clothing. Sophomores 175 The Big Snooze People Editor This had better be the last time you are sent to me for sleeping in class ll You slowly slither out of the principal's office and go to class. You quietly go to your seat and suddenly your teacher announces that the class is going to discuss the life cycle of the common housefly. After only a few min- utes, your eyelids begin to feel as if they weigh a ton. You fight desperately to keep them open. The lec- ture seems to last forever as you fight to stay awake. Your head gets heavy and your eyes begin to burn . . . there's no use, you're gone. l don't try to fall asleep in class but sometimes it is just really boring, Marcie Woods said. lt is hard to stay awake when you were up all night doing homework, Paul Baer said. The only problem with sleeping in class, besides getting in trouble, is find- ing a comfortable place to lay your head. Most of the desks are hard and that makes it hard for you to sleep. However, if you're sleepy enough, any place will do. If I was tired enough, I could sleep anywhere, Sheila Benson said. It doesn't bother me to sleep on a desk but l'm al- ways afraid the teacher is going to see me and send me to the office, james Smith said. Finally, the bell rings and you yawn as you prepare to go to your next class. Then, you realize that there are no more classes for the day. You get on the bus, go home and go to zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz . . . Kenneth Owens carefully adds the fin- ishing touches to his latest creation in art, but it may only be a matter of time before he dozes off. 176 People Augh! The pressure! One student finds the best way to cope with homework in Mrs. King's Biology class is to sleep. 74 Q 95 . 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You jump up thinking, Oh! That phone! Everything from Mickey Mouse to Darth Vader has been made into tele- phones. With colors rang- ing farther than the limits of the rainbow, various companies have made sure that there is some- thing out there for every- one. When it comes to telephones the digits are still coming in, but surely they are here to stay. My dad says that l'm on the phone all of the time. l'm not - just when he wants to use it, Tammy Rhodes said. My parents freak out every month when the phone bill comes. They just don't believe that I know someone who lives in Ohio, Monica Stevens said. David Hartsell listens to his headphones while looking over several brochures for TAG activities and projects. MHZ' LLA Susan Mclntosh and friends have no need for a phone when they get togeth- er, they talk about major things at school. ai The telephones are constantly used ev- eryday for students to call their parents or a boyfriend or girlfriend or therapist. Sophomores 179 Just Passing B People Editor They are nothing but lit- tle pieces of paper but with just one you can go anywhere you want. Wouldn't you like to have one? Well, you can be- cause they're available ev- erywhere. There is one thing you need to render it effective . . . a teacher's signature. What is it? A hall pass. A hall pass is used for ev- erything. You can go to the bathroom, the office, the counselor's office, the library, another classroom, or even your locker! It's all a matter of convincing the teacher that you need to go to that certain destina- tion. You have to plan your strategy. First, you need to formulate some kind of reason to go to the place. For instance, if you want to go to your locker, say something like, I for- got my book. If you want to go to the counselor's office say, I need to change my sched- ule. Providing that you get by the first part, you're set. You have to remember to be polite to the teacher though because you may need to do this again. Once you're out of the room there are two im- portant things to remem- ber: First, always remem- ber to keep your pass out in case you are stopped. Second, and this is very important, beware of Mr. Barnes! If you are caught, it's all over. You may as well forget your social life and everything that's fun because you're up the creek. Mr, Barnes is strict about passes, but if you don't have one he gives you a warning, Mike Hamil said. If you're looking for danger and maybe a little excitement, go ahead and try to get a hall pass but re- member to be careful when you use it. This student doesn't need a hall pass while he's delivering some balloons to some lucky student with a big surprise. 180 People Brothers Lang and Steven Kirshberger may need to find a special pass to get this sheep into the school quietly. tg l 5- A 5, fr' s. . I4 5 ,J 5' I t Us ' ,L f' V y H y- ' 1 n 'K ku' f ft sf W All nl' ... 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Relaxing that would take one away, even if only in mind, from the worries of the world. I like to ride bikes to relax. When I ride I get away from everyone and I'm in my own little world, Steven Kirshber- ger said. But what makes relax- ation? It's not merely do- ing what one enjoys. As important is the atmo- sphere in which things are done. The sights and sounds must be just right. I've got this tape for re- laxing. It has different sounds, like waves in the ocean. I'll listen to it and meditate, Albert Thomas said. School and responsibil- ity caused some of the stress that called for need- ed relaxation. It became an important part of relaxing to get as far away from these responsibilities as possible. I can relax doing any- thing as long as I'm away from school, Stefani Tho- mas said. Billy Waid and a teammate are quite ready to take a long break after a long and strenuous football game. This student is dressed up and ready to relax. Several students dressed up in jammies during Homecoming week. Sophomores 183 Let's G0 People Editor Oh! How can you stand it!! You stand outside the limited with your eyes glued to a certain unique dress and the only thing that stands in the way of your owning it is your will power. The struggle inside you comes to an end as you quickly turn your head away because you know if you had gone in, you would have been tempted to buy out the store. Defeated, you walk to the next store in which you see just the most beautiful pair of shoes you've ever seen. In ago- ny, you turn away and rush to the next store. You stop and begin to tremble as you look hungrily at a beautiful pair of diamond earrings. No, no, you can't look! You run out of the mall and take a deep breath as a smile appears. Satisfaction. Does this scene sound Shopping familiar? Do you find yourself in this situation frequently? Maybe it's not your typical shopping spree, but some girls have had similar experiences. It's like a nightmare! I hate it when I don't have any money and all I can do is look, Kim Prince said. The shopping craze is not restricted only to girls because some guys get caught up in it. I don't go shopping that much, but when I do I always buy something, Keith Harris said. It's a disease that never goes away. Some people are born with it. There is no Shoppers Anonymous that can help you over- come this disease. Doctors are baffled by it and they are convinced that there isn't and never will be a cure for it. So, there's only one logical way to control this disease. What is it? To shop! shop! SHOP!!!! Erica Logan finishes her assignment in Typing and looks forward to the week- end, and a chance to go shopping for anything. 'I84 People The blood drive does some shopping and Gregory Pinkerton is a product as he offers his arm to check his blood pressure. 2 S as-5 Sf an ? Q 1, it t S S 5 gg- Beef 'Y if is p Q if , of 1 , , i wi g . .mg WN I-Nsmgdb-K ' J' r' yi 1, sg f , 'L 9 Q -b . A 2 as - A if r l 5-3 4 as Q ' me r M use 4. .,, s Q W t it 1 is fm ,X ef J, ' s ,K Q A 1 aw l Q! gl 9 .si i Sfkf ilk., . ,A F 2 . f sl ef-X., lfff :arf f , S s -n w 1 if v-,, 36' tw! A . if SS We R t Qt K , W .x,.. z N 3' .3 .K get., .N 4, , Misty Walker Sean Walls Angela Warren Ronald Watkins Tiffany Watkins Stacy Watson Stacey Watts Kelly Wayson Joann Weaver Antoinette White Bryon White Carolyn Wiggs Aaron Wilkerson Brenda Williams Bridgette Williams Chester Williams Chris Williams Clay Williams Latunya Williams Mark Williams Pamela Williams Steve Williams Derrick Wilson Kevin Wilson Norman Wilson Steve Wilson Staci Woods Felecia Works Chris Wright Terri Youngblood Sophomores 18 The Big Three E k Swafford People Editor We've come a long way. I feel real good. That's what Bill Barnes had to say about Mills. Mr. Barnes was new when school started, but he quickly adjusted to the routine of Mills. He set up a student advisory com- mittee to decide whether or not to allow gum and shorts. Mr. Barnes came over from Fuller following the retirement of Mr. Iohn Voegele, the first Mills' principal.The whole situa- tion was a great ball of confusion, but he had his reasons for coming. Mills was a challenge and I knew most of the tenth graders, he said. Mr. Barnes had no prob- lems following Voegele. He was a good friend, but I wanted to make my own tracks, he said. The school year got off to a rocky start when a big fight occurred in the com- mons, but Mr. Barnes was able to get the situation under control. He ar- ranged a pep assembly so 186 People that students could talk about the problems. I wanted an open rela- tionship with the stu- dents, he said. Mr. Barnes is not dissat- isfied with his decision to come here. Mills is exciting be- cause we have a lot of good talents, he said. Kathy Turner agrees. 'fIt's thrilling, challenging, and it's fun! she exclaimed. Mrs. Turner was also new to Mills. As the vice principal, she felt that this job offer was one that I could not refuse, she said. Everybody's adjusting so there is a big support system, she said. james Nash, on the oth- er hand, can speak from experience. He has been at Mills for 'I0 years. This year he had some adjust- ing to do. Almost half of the school was made up of new teachers, but for Mr. Nash nothing was differ- ent. I love the school as a whole and I love to see kids achieve certain goals, he said. aieswfsssvt--ffwfs, Brian 81'82 Mrs. Turner was usually busy in her of- After a long day, Mr. Nash takes a mo- fice discussing students' problems ment to relax while he discusses techni- when she wasn't monitoring the halls. cal problems with the custodians. ii, 3 Q Brian Linn Linn Mr. Barnes interrupts a pep assembly for Mr. Barnes speaks at an assembly that he a moment to make announcements and arranged so that students could talk out add a personal message to get the spirit up. their problems and come together. Teachers 187 AdamS, Nelson - Soc. St. Survey, Am. Govt. Barnes, Bill - Principal. Bell, Mary - Home Ec. I, Foods and Nutrition, Inter. Rel. Boone, Florene - Textiles and ClothingfParenting5 Home Ec. llg Fam. Fin.fHousing. Booth, David - P.E. Brainard, Donna - Wld. Hist.g Pre AP English lllj Eng. lll. Buchan, Mike - Geometry, Adv. Alg. ll, Alg. ll, General Math ll. Chrisco, Phyllis - DE l Cl., DE ll Cl., Marketing. Coppola, Evelyn - Am. Govt., Am. Hist.p Cheerleaders Sponsor. Daniel, Doyle - Phys. Sci., Biology lp Envir. Biology. Dilworth, Earl - English ll. Earleywine, Gary - Zoology, Biol- ogy l, ll. Elder, Ann - English ll, IV. Galbreath, Carolyn - Counselor. Gergely, Lou - CCE Exp. Project Disc. Y WM- . f I i,.,i A ,.,. at n .,.i E. P .in 1. lx' .. ., ,g .1 .'- - fwjitabfiffie m ee r . 'RW' ff-z.,:lr2P' ' .,'f',f i .,., ... g 1 . f .E fr i 994 f.: 'Z nays. ,.. z f n -4 ffxfv 40 3 ll '. Eire, ,. ii? 65 if ,?,....s4h ....., ,Z V gf' 4- e . 1 1 jf. . . s i E 1. as 13. A ' 25.4 f 5 'f51'f I W C... 188 People Brian Linn . ' Mrs. Wiedrich becomes a nerd for a day. Nerd Day was part of the special Homecoming activities for studentsand faculty. it mag .W -W .xi-.F use ... ,Wai ggi, . is z ff afg- ti Mg A, , 1 .. . . gifs- . , E g Ji E f 1 1. .gwafv A 'A arp. . ' fi' . .,.. Q W .. , . X . i'. with .i 1' GOblE IBF! Typing I an I II Green, Mary - English IV, AP English IV, Creative Writing I, II. Gresham, Martha - Bookkeeper. Hamlin, Bruce - Trig.f Analysis, Geometry, AP Calculus, Physics. Harkey, Bruce - Exp. Drft., Adv. Mech., Arch. Drft., Arch. Graph. Hartorl, Stella - Secre- tary. fl? A ,. .,,, a .. . ,.. Speaking From irwoiialiroeesslng, shoftf Erik Swallord 4 People Editor Full of compassion and endurance, spirit and hu- mor, support and sincer- ity, Clarice Hightower races through a day of teaching English to 120 seniors. How does she do it? Why does she do it? I love working with the students, Mrs. Hightow- er said. Mrs. Hightower shows a rare amountofdedication. She has been atMillsfor19 years, since its opening in 1967, and she still enjoys teaching EngIish.Sheisad- mired by other teachers because of her attitude. What I like best about her is her sensitivity and her ability to meet the stu- dents at a personal level, Mrs. Suedemeyer said. She has a good atti- tude, loves the students, and has been a main im- portant force at Mills, Mrs. Green said. She has a special rap- port with the kids, Mrs. Morton said. Mrs. Hightower mod- estly admits that she has been totally involved with Mills since before its opening. She helped de- sign the school and her room, which includes a stage from which she taught Speech and Drama. Loved by many, Mrs. Hightower has received Mr. Nash holds on to the stubborn goat that was decorated as a McClellan Lion during an assembly to top off Beat McClellan week. special honors. These honors are well deserved, IOO. The yearbook .was dedicated to me in 1972, and this year I was the Homecoming Queen, she said. Next year, after school is out, Mrs. Hightower wants to do everything she has ever wanted to do, but she won't be away from kids very long. She plans to spend time with her grandchildren,includinga third one expected in Iuly. Even with her hands full of grandchildren, Mrs. High- tower has one definite way to spend her leisure time. I'm going to fish, she said. Mrs. Hightower has been through 19 years at Mills, and she has been here longer than any other teacher. What has kept her here so long? For one reason, I stayed out of respect for Mr. john Voegele. The other is that I've felt a deep love for the school, a concern for the stu- dents, and a fellowship with the teachers. This was my school, Mrs. High- tower said. A lot of people have come to love Mrs. High- tower through the years, and Mrs. Elder knows the reason why. She always has a smile for everybody, Mrs. Elder said. Teachers 189 Henderson, Fran - Librarian. Hightower, Clarice - English IV Huff, ,lal'TiGS - Custodian. Jernigan, Marge - Home-School Counselor. Inman, Wanda - Of. Tech. II, Comp. Tech., Intro Comp. Tech., Of. Tech. Lab. Klrshner, Mary - Library Clerk. Larson, Inez - Indiv. Math, Choir, Fund. Math, Comp. Prog. Long, Dari - Pre. Alg., General Math, Geometry. Lowery, Karen - Eng. Ii, III: Year- book Advisor. Mauer, jamie - French l, il, III. McAnally, Kent - Senior Band, Cadet Band. McClung, LaVanda Mosley, Rosemary - I, II, Business Law. Nash, james - Assist. Nelson, Charles - Sp. Ed. Sci., Sp. Ed. Soc. St., - Secretary Accounting Principal Ed. Eng., Sp Reading ..,..,. wr - 5 sf .' ' 15 xi ,P I. it A r : it s 2 Q ' t, ., ,,., . ld S .-L T- -- ' lm 3 Q .e . .fri S , r egg? gl -a s 31 r X X E 3 r - my ge 3.1 s. ESS Pee s. . fsgggfggr ss . A .favs I 235 - TMR www X 190 People Brian Linn Ms. Inman shares a laugh with some girls from FBLA as they sort out packages re- ceived from a fund raiser. sys Wifi? L., .sw 3, ..... .3 I , ...., t X - mee ess: A 1 rs. .sa - ' lisfiiu' ls. I Q Est ss s I it a it ii W 'ss X ,t E I I l u S If 9 if ' iz 31 ,. s . 1 El ' I s A A K 4 X, y -rrss. l i n .,. s 13 5 2 L 4 . ,.,.. M ' ' - ' - f V A it -. s jr ,,,. 535 swaffr, 12922 Q wgjfi f i ,Iggy 5 V . f A R 1. X 5 w?i:S::'fYi ' ' K K E I L X VFW xi Pal-ing Around Staff This year there has been a special bond between faculty. The idea of secret pals for faculty by faculty has shown many benefits on both sides. The idea was to have faculty secret- ly give gifts or do things for the other faculty mem- ber's name they have. lt is plainly an open act of shar- ing and caring. This idea was started by Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Whitfield. Mrs. Turner along with Mrs. Whitfield thought of the idea to bring faculty closer together and give people a sense of love and unity for the school, Mrs. Hightower said. The joy found in the eyes of new and old facul- ty is prevalent everyday. No one knows who their secret pal is, but at the end of the school year they will be revealed. Not knowing makes everyone close be- cause any member of the Mrs. Hightower, the always dedicated teacher, sits with students as they go over a story in English. faculty could be responsi- ble for your presents. When I receive some- thing from my secret pal, I find myself more consid- erate of the whole faculty because they may be that secret pal, Mrs. Larson said. Looking at this from the other side, the feeling of giving makes people feel good. A regret is that they don't always get to see the expression of joy and sur- prise. lt's similar to define your experience when you play Santa Claus. The only way I could improve the experience would be to witness this person dis- cover her gifts, Mrs. Low- ery said. This idea has still shown many rewards on both sides. Receiving gifts makes them feel accepted by the faculty, and giving gifts allows the expression of camaraderie to be re- vealed. Ms. Brainard receivedabig surprise on Marge Jernigan, the Home-School her 40th birthday. She entered her counselor,hasaconversationwith Betty room to find it decorated black by Snellings about one of Mrs. Snellings' former students. students. Teachers 'I9'I Portable Teachers Erik Swafford People Editor lust when you thought compact discs were the most exciting product of modern technology something even better comes along: portable teachers. These teachers are a major breakthrough in Arkansas education. Programmed to switch rooms almost every peri- od, these teachers depend on rolling desks as their home base. Is it conve- nient? Maybe to some people, but not to the teachers. You always need some- thing you don't have. You can't carry maps on a cart, Coach Mobley said. It's extra work because you have to be sure you have everything, but I don't mind, Mrs. Snellings said. These portable tea- chiners have to rotate from class to class with some of them teaching in a different room every period. The reason behind this? There are not enough rooms in the school for every teacher to have one, so some must 192 People share with other teachers. The portable teachers depend very much on their carts. These carts help them move books and other necessities to class, and some of the teachers even use them as desks. lt's tough, but some- one's got to do it, Coach Mobley said. Not having a desk or room that you feel is your own is very different, Mrs. Snellings said. A big problem for the portable teachers is traveling through the crowded hallways. Because of crowds you may be late or have to start class in a rush, Coach Mobley said. lt does get too crowd- ed at times, but I find the students polite, Mrs. Snellings said. The portable teachers will probably be around for a while. So, if you see some teacher running down the hallway with a cart, watch out! It's prob- ably a portable teacher. Ms. Mauer comes to the rescue of a confused student as she points out the correct way to write in French. Parks, Ken - Biology lg .-, Earth Science. Person, Joyce - Alg. ll, Geometry, General Math. . if f, at Richter, Joyce - Reg- istrar. RlCkS, Edna - Am. Hist., Wld. Geog. Shoptaw, Elaine - Rel. Sk. l, ll. Smith, David - Exp. T8tl, Computer Control Tech. We ., , .,V. g A X - W, vmmsseff'fs:wse2rfa'wwff f1saewtagw W -:H . V . f' W If -4? .5 fig 5 , if 5 Ewsfevf lf 2' . ,, E in 1 f ff ,H u..4..a..w.... Snellings, Betty - Fine Arts Sur- vey, Drawing and Design, Art Foun- dation. St. Clair, Claudia - Eng. l, ll, Dra- ma I, ll, Intro. Oral Comm. Stender, Charles - El, Alg. ll, Pre Alg. Stroud, Thomas - Bus. Math, Alg. I, Pre Alg. Suederneyer, Diane - Eng. Ill, Pre AP Eng. ll. Swint, john - Sp. Ed. Marhg Sp. Ed. Sci., Sp. Ed. Am. Hist. Tanner, Cherry - Spanish l, ll, Eng. ll. Tart, Bennetta - Sp. Ed. Eng. Tucker, Helen - Sp. Ed. Eng., Sp. Ed. Math. Turner, Kathy - Assist. Principal Walker, Cherie - Girls Basketball. Webber, Mary Ann - Sp. Ed. Eng., Reading, Learn. Stratg. Whitfield, Becky - Painrrng i, ll, lll, TAG, Drawing and Design ll, Ill: Pottery Crafts. Wiedrich, Shirley - Psychologyf Sociology, Arn. Hist. Wright, Lorerle - Counselor. Teachers 193 Adding It .,,..,.,.ga,.. ...,f..o,m., ....,f...umm.. 1.,zfm.w llrwwwmuwzr '.1.f..f.iww .sf k d i K o r Eat pizza and burgers, wear Spuds and faded denim, and spend a lot of money along the way. The advertising world recognizes the wonderful potential of the teenage market. With one hand on Dad's wallet and the other on the car steering wheel, the teenager is ready for the world. Colleges and the Armed Services also do their share of advertising to catch teenage attention. They don't ask much -just a few thousand dollars andfor a few years of your life! The ads section of the yearbook gives seniors and their parents a place to do their own advertising, right alongside businesses. People buy senior ads so everyone will know that they are graduating and to show off baby pictures. Parents want to show they are proud of their kids, Bridgit Thigpen said. Buying and selling to the teenage market: money seems to burn a hole in young hands. And the young hands don't seem to mind. 194 Ads 'Si is ig ss. M N. . hs.. wie af,-. - 4-, ,. a ., X ,.,,. . .M - it , is 5 . Num A -lift we . -T v w C 4 -t Q3 . . . ,L f:s.ss51,QA: U Y X , t . , Q . 5 : i gamer M is 'J Ss 'ff' 'Ili Q' ,asa in Kristi Walker stocks the shelves with Christmas goodies at Wal-Mart, which is a very big advertiser in this area. I Vikki Honkkila listens intently as Rhodes College advertises itself dur- ing the college fair at school. Q' fri! ir, 'lk .. Division 19 JULIE SQUIRES CONGRA TULA TIONSg .IULIELU Now its time to reach out and begin another phase of your life lt is so hard to believe these twelve years ha ve passed so quickly Wha tever you want can be yours. Keep your faith strong and know - You are a special joy to us. You ha ve had so many accomplish- that we love you. THANKS FOR BEING YOU ments and we have enjoyed all of them with you. THANK YOU!! OUR LOVE MAMA and DICK Y Baseline Eye Care Henery B. Burton, O.D., P.A 7308 Baseline Rd Little Rock, Ar 72209 565-1638 C ON GRA TULA TI ONS, MEL OD Y RO Y CASE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY I Specialty Contractor Feed Mills Steel Fa brica tion Concrete Grain Tanks Mill wright Ma chinery Installation Rt. 2 box 153 Little Rock, AR 72206 Home: 897-4061 Business: 897-4316 I Mitch, MITCH GA TES We love you ond ore so proud of you. You hove been o speciol blessing ro us. Moy GOD bless you ond keep you olwoys. LOVE Mom G Dod Mowmow 6 Powpow Mory Joyce 6 Gronny 196AdS LINDA BROWN L N'D Q 2 P . ,L ,' - yeah, we Suds-n-Bubbles - Look to the future with great if views and great things will be 'f there for you. B0nner's Thriftvvay 5219 W. 65th 565-1857 GO COMETS.'.'.'.' fm 0' ., Qffyvf' X'- fb lr -K W 'Y,,,gz 1 5 y--f jen, You may only weigh 83 lbs, but you have always fought your way in this big world, you have always been on top of things and if you fell you would always pick yourself up and try again. You would never give up, and because of this you will achieve all of your goals you set for yourself Always remember we love you and will always stand by you. We are proud to say jennifer Archer is graduating. IENNIFER ARCHER jennifer, From a tiny baby to a tiny young lady you have been so precious to me. We have shared bad and good times, You have stood by me, I lcnowyou can do anythingyou set out to do, Re- member the most beautiful rose has thornsg there will be many thorns in the pathway you tra vel on. Let your faith be strong and your love for others grow. I LOVE YOU MOM Ads 197 l thank God upon every remembrance of you, my personal An' gel. just because l Love You. Daddy Landmark Shopping Center Arch Street 84 Atwood 888-3989 Dine in, Carry out, or delivery PIZZA Words are inadequate, space is limited and the time is too sbort to express my love to sucb a precious and beauti- ful daughter. You are someone very spe- cial. I' May you ever remember that l Love You. Mom W Y Kristi McCoy t . I Karen Kendrick To Karen, We are so very proud of you. Thank you for being yourself May God's love forever be with you. Love always, Mama, Daddy, Doo- ney, and Wayne. Your moment has arrived. Take it and do the best you can. You7l always have our love. Dear Keith, We thank God every day for blessing us with your presence in our lives. You are a fine son, a super brother and a true friend and gentleman! You have chosen a difficult profession with a demanding and challenging pathway, but a life filled with adventure, ex- citement and fun! Remember these words: Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men , ,xxx Keith Couch We always knew you had the gift of the curious and a sense of adventureu if 5,4 1 A is ' , ' gif .1 . isfaii -. tha mul. W - gr . lla i f ,i,. . Nils: Wi si . , . . x K f .yiy . Y ,. E vi f1+,IWf . N stumble and fall, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eaglesg they will run and not grow wea- ry, they will walk and not be faint ISAIAH 40:30-31 Love you, Mom, Dad, and Todd 198 A Ads 3. , ,, jg if C ON GRA TULA TI ONS APRIL April, June 4, 1988 - a special day when one door closes and another one opens. You ha ve made your family proud of the straight path you ha ve walked. As you continue your journey, We stand with you in complete cont7dence in your goals, your decisions, your faith and your future. When you were born, I read a delqnition for April - Springtime and love. How did they know so many years ago? Thank you for being a good daughter. Love, Mom and Dad - xnxx 4 A. 19' lg ' as e1 fi' . .v .. 'FK ,xg 0 K f I , x l ky .,' .wi .ff 5110 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, buta wom- an that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. Proverbs 31:30 1' , ,L My little sister, my best friend. l love you. 1 1 Robyn April Hirby Ads 199 fad '. , UR W Z V from the day you were born. We are very ,, lk. ' r , ' 'Wf, i 2-re, ' ' W eff , ' ' A P5 Q 'M .lk CONGRATULATIONS MARK! You have been a joy and a blessing to us proud of you and love you very much! We wish for you health, happiness and success in the future. Our love and prayers ,f will be with you always. ,J I Daddy, Mama and Karen ' Ming and Peggy wk Jennifer, 'tl You finally made it Babe. Now it's time to find out what I ey 3 Q Q the real world is all about. .,.. ....... ' But it's all right l'll be there r r . . ' for you any time you need me. ' Good luck babe, Love ya fefevef. t e l Ken ' CONGRATULATIONS, KARLA We love you and wish you the very best always. Lana, Karrie, 8x Robert Michael, Eighteen years have come and gone. Where those years have di- sappeared to, who knows. The eighteen years with you have Love, been both exciting and loving. Mother, Daddy 50 ,IP Y We are so proud to have you as ' a son and we want to wish you all the best and a most prosperous fu- lUl'e. We are so proud of you. It's been a joy to see you graduate. It's also a blessing for me and you to see this day come. God bless you in the future. We love you. Mom and Ray We love you. Mom and Dad Congratulations Shelainel 200 Ads. V Dear Scott, I fi . Congratulations! K lr xx! We're very proud of you. May lt if V all the lessons you have to A f - W .....,l- learn in life come as easy for X tw' 'A 6 1 . you as your school lessons did. - - L - Love, Mom 84 Bruce Rhonda, Thanks so much for being the most wonderful friend a person could ever ha ve! You're very special and I wish you the best of luck in all that you do for all the years to come! Congratulations! Your bestest everything, Sheila .,P,,,- .,,1 My 7 T T ,r ef 5 , I 2 , .f t N W I lf' fs - e lim ' if 33, -'Vt' , 4 Mai' i K ww' If s Momma, LATIONSI Tracy, Congratulations! You have made us very proud of you, and thank you for the happiness that you have given us. Love always 8 forever, Baby Tabitha TRACY MASSERY BASINGER We are very proud of you, Tracy. You have really been a joy to us. Much love from Mom, Dad, Mark, and Kathy at l love you, and thank you for every- thing you have done for me. CONGRATU- Love always, Kenneth Tabitha .1 Kath, Congratulations! We love you and are so very proud of you. for you, Stay as sweet as you are and remember we are always here May God Bless You now and in the days to come. , We Love You, Mom 8 Dad Ads 201 f ' Yesfefdvr O baby Todoy o young iody 'E 'ff Tomorrow o vvomon. We ore so proud of 1.2 g. i ,c?K' , ,L rorrr r drrr rrrr M ir. ihe wo ou furned our! couonnrumrrous I V V MICHHELI i CONGRA TULA TIONS! Love -f'- - A 1' IWOU7, DOO' AngeiP1hson 84 Fomrly Michael Bennett - - N , . ' f-ilwous remember thot wisdom is o tree of life to those who eot her fruit ond hoppu is the mon who keeps on eoting it. Loving you now ond olwous, Mom, Dod Tomoro, Shun ond Hshleu CONGRATULATIONS! KRISTI You have been our pride and joy since you were born. If we could have our pick of any daughter in the world, it would be you! May God bless you and guide you in whatever you do. ALL OUR LOVE, Mom, Dad 1 CONGRA TULA TIONSI KIM WILLIAMS We wish for you all the wonderful things life has to offer, success, health, happiness and love. You have been a source of joy and pride to us. Remember we love you, and reach for that star! Mom and Daddy y e a moo i ii fimu um new - 65fi'i5fEif5'u? X'i'GS 'xl' ' PH. 562-2577 ' HAIR REPLACEMENT BYINEW MAN Jon gmasnwoocl 202 Ads in I I Danny, I d vw k h t 't on now ow o soy I We are Very to you. 'lou ore everything proud of you, We to me. The things thot we went through together ore Love you and moments I'll never forget. Thank GOd for l love you Hristy! 'n'ou'll only leove me in presence not OU. , in my heort. I-Ove, Moms 'four best Dad, and Debbie Hvllv Danny Fithen Kristy McCoy Kim, God has been your Provider, Co- pilol, ana' we have been lhe resl. We hope you conlinue lhe road of success ana' never Sellle for less. From all of us wilh love, Mom, Daai Sisler, Brolher and Kim BGrkin5 Grandparenls KimB0rkins T ' fl Four Season's Florist ffrhough wird to ,et ly so A YOU ARE OUR GREATEST ASSET fyioudgo, IZ the gathers W g :-s j T an S W6 HOW. GUS? 5 T 5 74I8 Baseline Road Zcitlgegfgggsfgo king to ' JL if! A LITTLE Rocx, AR. 72209 Lawandjjfankffn T T PH: 568-1206 ffm Peyton itil X A T Ads 203 Dear Mom 84 Dad, Thank you for being there whenever I needed you. I will strive to be the best that I can be and know that you are always praying for my success. Love, julian White ' xi Nellie Bratton Nellie Bratton TO OUR DEAREST NELLlEf From the first time we saw you with that little pink rib- bon in your hain we knew you were a gift from heaven, You have warmed our hearts with the sunshine of your ef- fervescent personality. You ha ve brought us great jo y and many proud moments. Through the years you have grown more dear and special to us. We congratulate you on this accomplishment- your graduation from high school, As you begin your life as an adult we would give you these words of advice.- Continue to make the Lord number one in your life and follow the admonitions of Proverbs 3:5,6, and Matthew 6:33, May the Lord continue to watch over you and bless you in each of your endeavors. We Love You Very ' Much, Daddy and Mama Nellie, Does this mean l don 't get a ride to school CONGRA TULA TION5 STEPHANIE A happy ending - A great beginning, We loved you then, and we love you now. May your future bring you as much joy and happiness as you have brought us. Mom 5 Dad GAS PUMP REPAIR SERVICE P.O. Box I836 Pine Bluff, Ark. 7I6l3 anymore? I Yourbfsf Bfofhen ROE A. FAULKNER john Phone: 897-4557 204 Ads CDNGDATIJLATIUNS MUNICA!!! 15lOl1iCi':l JOIIIISDI1 Y' .M L , Thank YDU fOl' all U16 YBEIIAS in between 4 , .. .,,, .g AJ , ,, ,rf A A , W xx V , 1 E-5 l M24 V Q Q B b , . 1 x .5 f 5.12556 . 1 - 4' f- , , Pt. f ' A'gf - ' V: J' ' w ' 'I .- ow' 4.47, 'Q , Q 1 .-n.5mfx.4.. , 15lOl1iCEl JDIIHSDI1 Always Believe in Y0lll'SBlf and in 6011, and continue to reach for the stars We're nroud of you, Mom Latricia lvria Ads 205 C ongrorulorions Geoffrey! CONGRATULATIONS MELODY Frances Flower Shop 1222 West Capital Little Rock, Arkansas 72201 372-2203 C ON GRA TULA Tl ONS ffl GOBRIELLE Gobrielle, I am very proud of you and may God blessyou in the many years of your life to come! Even though you are the baby of the family, you are still number one in my heart!!! I love you, Mom credit cards accepted C ON GRA TULA Tl ONS TREVAH!!! You are an angel ofa daughter though sometimes you fhp your halo, or may sometimes parlc your Wings. You always malce life heavenly with all the joy you bring. Love, Mom 51 Dad BEST WISHES TREVA A time to be proud and a little sad too. lt all is in the past now, you 're graduating! Be the best that you can be! Love Always The Peyton CSL The Cunningham Family 206 Ads 2 Congratulations Shendanna! We are so proud of you. We knew you could do it, now keep the same dedication in college. God Bless and we love you, Mom, Dad, Val, Shatona, Grandmother and Granddad. Shendanna Boykin May your future be hlled with as much happiness as you have given us for 17 years. Vwth lo ying pride we wish you the very Best Graduation. Congratulations on 42 years of Hard Work We lo ve you - Mom, Daai and Sheri , ix 1 1' To Our Doll, Nellie Bratton, ln the early hours nn Marfh - To Our Doll, Vellie Brattnn, Y' In the early hours on March 7, 1970, the Lord sent a Little '- Q5 Angel I0 hiighren the lives of her Mom and Dad, and also her Q1 ,-A. Paw and Granniek. All who had been anxiously waiting her ar- '21 -3 ' I 1 't II if ' ' r ll ' . . rival. r 1 ls! a ma er a Jw minutes, we were lat e to ace wi 7 A 'X the most Beautiful little Angel Doll in all the world land she still isj. She caplured the hearts of her Pawand Grannie in the Pre- cious mnmenl, and wilh each year that has passed the Love and ,g Pride has grown deeper and deeper. She still has us captured, 'N' 'K and will always. We Love You Honey, and are 50 Proud of You. 1 The Su h' in mi e ra Y u wi w I 5 ..V,,' 'i 1 'Z YurS le.W P y o llAl ayswak 7 K- member n s mes o with Cod. Always re - We Love You, The Big Mosl Paw and Grannie l 12 N x ' Congratulations on reach- ing an imp-milestone in your life. This is only one of many, but will, perhaps, be the most exciting. We pray you will ha ve many exciting 'tirsts'and always attain the goals you set for yourself We love you, Mom 62 Dad Blessed is the man who Hnds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, nothing you do can com- V pare. 'l A Proverbs 3:13, I5 ' Marinka, Our lovely daughter from Yugoslavia. it is so hard to let you go and say, Good-bye , but we know we must. You have been a real joy to our family and we are very proud of your accomplishments at Mills High School. Al- ways remember that Somebody in Arkansas loves you! Mom, Dad, Anne-Marie 8 Rachel Ads 207 Congratulations You made it. We knew you could and we are very proud of you. God grant you all the things in life to make you happy. We 're with you always. Love, Mother Kr Dad , , ,Q , .M . ., R5 -411,55-311-,-5 gg, . f If M 5, we at at ae' K gi' ? Q. it ff gf W Q fi . ' W ,. , . Congratulations, Lisa! We are very proud of you. Love, Mama and Daddy 7 ,f,a 7 t W ..., Cindy Boo , l remember looking through the onnuols of my brother ond sister ond seeing the ods of couples who hod been together throughout high school, I thought, wouldnt it be greot to spend oll my time ond hoppine-ss with someone special. Well, whot more could l oslf. God blessed me with some- one who understands me, laughs ond cries with me, ond shores the memories with me thot con never be reploced. Youre my best friend ond buddy ond l'll love ond core for you, olwoys. Moy God bless you, Brion -in ' Be ye all of one mind. I Peter 3:8 That says it all! '1Much learning doth make thee mad. Tanya Susanne, Congra tula tions! We love you! Love, Mom cfz Dad H Noem y Hernandez Congratulations Noemy! We're so proud of you! May God bless you Always J , Acts 26:24 That explains it all! We love your S H X A To mourn a mischief that is past and gone 9 Voegeles 'fl 'ins . , U Th H 'tt .W . E W ls the best way to draw new mischief on. 9 BWI S Othello Act l Sc. 3 L. 204 and Mel sa W This foreshadows the rest! T V V' QVV - Laren Shuberry .1 208 Ads f Chuck, You hold a special place in my heart and add a certain touch to my life. Together we 've made a bond of hiendship that will always stand true. Thanks for the special times that we 've shared and for being the unique essence of our everlasting love. l love you. Amy Bubba, l love you! Shelly . . Bubba, Thanks for T being my W1 bro th er. Love, Rusty . Charles Ferrell Jr. May 29, 1970 Chuck, As each day passes, we will notice your empty room and miss the daily presence of you being here. But, the wondenful memories of you sharing your life with us will help fill the empty spaces in our hearts. Congratulations! We hope that you'll be as proud of your children as we are of you! You 're the best!!! Love, Dad 8? Mom Shelly 81' Rusty Let's see, in just 14 years I will be 18 and ready to graduate! Ads 209 CON GRA TULA TI ON S to the class Kevin, L Thanks for 18 won- I Of L88 derful years. We are Hair Styles ,, looking forward to the 5706 Paffefson Sf- future with you. Lfffff Rock' AR Love You Always and 5gi2lZ6 God Bless You Mom 61 Dad 1 - 1 I Liso, Throughout the yeors, our friendship hos reoily gotten stronger. I know thot I con foce life better knowing thotl hove o friend os you. You hove o woy of seeing the good points in me ond not the bod, ond no rnotter whot the problem you hove oiwoys hod words of encouragement to give. Liso Ann Rid- ing, you bring true meoning to the word friend. Best of Friends S UZANNE MEL TON Congratulations Suzanne, The moment you came into this world, we saw that you had a strong determination. You only weighed 2 lbs., and the doctor didn 't think that you would make it, but you showed us all. You have taken each step of your life with perseverance and determination, and always welcomed new challenges. We are very proud of what you have achieved. May you continue to walk with God 's guidance, and let Him direct your future. We are very proud of you. We love you. Mom, Dad and Lance .. I-IF ..- iet IZQALAX lt's been great, l can't thank all of you enough for the dedication and quality work that you gave lWlls. You made my life richer for knowing and working with you. Love, Janet Vwlcox 210Ads I 'J 'Q K xr C ONGRA TULA TIONS RONNIE You have brought us nquch happiness. May all of your dreams come true. God be with you always. We Love You!!! Mom 81 Dad. ' , ' .i - -M::'1wff1kfgffshf ' -r . Ny,,.mr:.e-sy-1,-V ,, , A mil, V r,fa13131-.fnur,-f1tr:,. .gs 1 Ezf:f':iE1':,1'i:'SiEf-tic Ads 211 Congratulations Sonya We love you, and are very proud of you. As you continue to climb the ladder of success, always remember that We are behind you, steadily and prayerfully pushing. May you continue and have success in your endeavours. Mother, Dad, and Roderick 212 ll Ads ' Granny, You have been a loving grandmother and a best friend. You have been supportive of most every- thing I've done Klet me stress the IDOSU. Welve laughed, cried, and even dieted together. You have been a strong role model for one to follow. I appreciate all the wonderful things you've done for me. I love you, Melody Beau darling, Neal honey, Timmy-poo, and Scottie baby, I love you guys. Mel yi K6 FFL NO. 71-664 PHONE 888-5500 RIFLES gl SHOTGUNS REFINISHED Berry's GUN SHOP COMPLETE GUN SERVICE Auth. Service: Savage, Remington 4609 WILLOW SPRINGS ROAD LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 Timothy Turnage CONGRATULATIONS TIM You have brought much joy and happiness to our lives. We love you, and are proud of you, and thankful for you. May God bless you and guide you throughout your future. Love, Mom, Dad, and Stephen Ads 213 I Tammy Green Congratulations! You made lt. Keep your head held high. Keep your faith in God. Keep your deter- mination to succeed with dedication and hard work. Stay the beautiful, sweet per son you are, always remember we love you and are here if you need us. We wish you all the happiness in the future. Love Mom di Dad l want you to know that l love you very much, for all these years of standing by my side. You've always been there to help me, even when l didn 't realize l really needed it. You 've never let me down. And of course, l can 't forget about Lonnie and BJ! Without you two, l would probably be on my wa y to the nut house. No, l love you both, and please don't quit Mom, Dad, Sz B..l. Tammy, l want you to know that Hn very proud of you. l know you will be great in wha tever you do. Remember with God in your heart you can do anything. pestering, l don 't think l would be the same without it. Clokel Love, llpve You, Lonnie ammy Caroline Breashears You are just the kind of daughter We always dreamed of having. With pride and love We Wish you all the happy Erik Svvafford Toute la famille est tie're de toi. Nous t'adorons! Mom, Dad, Stefan, and Christopher Congratulations Tara Parrish from Bryant's Grocery 1420 Chester Street Little Rock, AR 72202 Phone: 372-3707 BR6tB Imports Geyer Springs Rd. Little Rock, AR 72209 things you're so deserving of Phone.. Love, 568-5558 Mom C95 Dad Michelle dt Floyd Bryant 2145 Ads Kathy Krablin Katt, Congratulations! You have brought much joy to our lives and we are so g 2 4,5i very proud of you. Stay sweet it K Q'A'i'A 1 as you are and remember we are ' y P K kh, r D K always here for you. V :et May God Bless You now - and in the years to come. f Qg V 3 We love you, R t Dad G1 Mom K - 3 l , 1 Xs , we A if -7 kt-,1 V L 2 'f f5f1 ....... Congratulations Karen Dobbins! Love, Mom 81 Dad Congratulations to our daughter Karen Dobbins. We are proud of you. Love you, Mom 81 Dad Dobbins Used Cars 8z Salvage Best Wishes Karen Dobbins! Love, Kim , Fron, Congratulations KoKo God loves you and keep him ' L' '1 We ore so roud of ou. . . . . , yt 4 p y first in l1fe, then victory IS 3 - . You hove been o source of i ,,, . . yours. K , much joy. Our love goes with I tg, fu' , We love you, A , you step into the future, 'AM . l oll our love, , 5 ft 1 if y C S , Dad, Mom, Kaleigh, and r . Mother, Dod, 6 Michoel 4, , ,, . your new brother Howie In ,Mg ,. .. ,-35 'gig Ig-AN ,X Ads 215 , Granny and Papa, Nano, Ron and Lyndiag , Aunt .lean Mom and Dad Cindy, Words cannot express how much you mean to me. Even if you weren't my daughter, 1 would love you for the special person that you are. You are the kind of young lady anyone would be proud to model themselves after. Your faith in God is evident in all that you do, and is an inspiration to us all. l can truly say this family was blessed when you came into our lives and we all love you very 1 much. Mom, Dad and Melissa, How can l ever thank you enough for all that you've given me? I only hope l can become the young adult you've taught me to be and make you as proud of me as l am of you. l thank the Lord every night for sending you both to me. He always knows best. l love you both very much and I thank W you for your support. RS. Cosmo just ate my bed! HA! Cindy, The moment has finally arrived. Hn so glad that you've been by my side for 11 years to share the Love always, Cindy fBool Granny and Papa, Thank you both so much for everything especrall y your love. You both have been such an inspi- ration In my life and I thank God for you both. I Love you, Cindy Kristy, I want to thank you so much for the good times we shared You mean so much to me. I wish you only the best in the years to come. Keep God first in all thatyou do andlknow Cindy, Thanks for always being there for me, sissyfs forever. Love, Melissa 'lish Brian, Thank you so much for being a good friend as well as a terrif- ic boyfriend. You've always been so special to me. We've been through so much togeth- gozdtiimlesd that you will be a success I er, l can 't imagine life without an e a ' f 1 love you 50 love you! I'll win the bet! 'gou' 11: so tthalyjful that God X much! Whereis my toaster? mug Us Oge er' 1 TIIHHIYS for Your Best friend I lathe you' being an Cindy Cmdy great frlend Kristy l always wanted a little sister and l couldn't have asked for a better one! Sta y cute! I Love you, Boo BOO -N- BUM' 216AdS t Mom and Dad, Thanks for all the support and love you have given me to make it this far. I could not have made it without you. I love you and again, thanks for everything. Love you always, Rena Vernon, I just wanted to say thanks for always being there for me. You 're not just a brother to me, you 're a veijy spe- cial friend. Iknow at times I don 't always show it, but I do love you. Your sis, Rena Mom and Dad, Thanks for pushing me to be the best I could be. I will forever be thankful for all the love and guidance you have given me. You have been more than my parents, you have also been myfriends. In everythingl do, I want to make you proud. Ilove you both so much! Your daughter, Nellie Rena, il Nellie, Well, we finally made it! It 's hard to believe that we have known each other for so long. We 've been through a lot togeth- er. I 'll never forget some of the times we've had. You have been a very special friend to me since day one. You're like family to me. Thanks for everything you have done for me and I love ya! Love and friends forever, Rena WE MADE IT!! Even though at times it seemed this day would never come. Over the years we 've become so much more than friends. You 're like a sister to me. Thanks for always be- ing there to share the joys and the tears. I know our friendship is the kind that lasts a lifetime! God bless you! I love you, Nellie Ads 217 Tracie Smith Congratulations Tracie!! Youlve been to many schools in many different places, you've met many different people from all nationalities and races, treating them fairly and honoring them all, with Christ in your heart, there was no way you could fall. HAND YOU'VE ONLY JUST BEGUN!! We Love you dearly, lVlom, Dad 8t Roy Braci We have been wilh you lhrough elemenlary, leeny league, Jr I-Hgh, Liffle League and all lhe wonderful experiences in High School Don 'f ever leave us oul. We love every minufe of being pan' of your Hfe. Brad Marshall We love you, Mom 8: Dad Braci I can hardly believe il's lime for you lo graduale! You are fhe BEST big brother 84 friend that a liffle sister could ask for! I love you, Liffle sis 218 Ads, Shelia Martin To our Favorite Daughter Just take a look at uou now! Mu how uou have grown into a beautiful uoung woman. This past uear has been a truing time for us all. But uou have come through like a champ. Heep uour chin held high. Fllwaus remember uou're the apple of Mommu 6 Daddu's eue. lUe love uou Mother 6 Dad Ads 219 . rws .34 5 ,, '7 1 tg 'ff . if Deryl, Congratulations! Go all the Deryl, Aren't you glad we didnlt let you quit school in kindergarten like you wanted to do? We are very proud of you and love you very, very much. Always remember it was God who brought you this far and to always put Him first in everything you do and you will be successful. Your parents 84 sister, Dad, Mom, Antisia way to the top in whatever you do, and be successful. Your little sister, Antisia Walker 220 Ads l Karla, Kim I am very proud to have you as grand-daughters. Believe in yourself, and with your good qualities and friendly ways, you will always make life Worth living. Love you both, Grandma Kimberly and Karla It seems as if it was only yesterday, and you two just started kindergarten in Yokosuda, Japan. We have experienced so much happiness, and so much sadness, but it has only made you both stronger. I am so very proud of both of you. Love, Mom Ads 221 ,. ' , A. Q i ' Q 74? 'Sa Kevin Coker Bryant Steele Ronnie Dey Geoff Mobarack Seniors '88 To the Student Body and faculty: We I the guysj would like to express our deepest sympathy to the people Whose lives We made a living nightmare. I hope the damage to your houses and personalities was not too harsh. Even though we Tl miss the people We abused the past dozen years we would still like to say it's been a fun year. So long Fellows, The Hell raisersu John McMorran Brad Duncan Kirk Pierce Larry Fleming Shall I compare thee to a summers da y?,' Heck, no! Because all music is a source of evil, you inHdels. Yo, baby, yo, baby, yo.' Although, ibid is so passe, And don ,t be a social faux-pas! Well, we Hnally found the party. Rock-n-roll y'all. Life goes on . . . From the anti-Bowhea ds of America, April Hirby, Jennifer Jones, Kristi K yzer, Suzanne Melton, Tif fan y Murphree, Leah Pennington, Lori Pennington Z' .len Get Real At least I was cool about it, I didn 't get any on my lips. Uer- Bears Rulej I Qt me A WI LQ Ape ahah, ahah . . , snortn You've come a long way from kissing behind folders! By the Bones, REMEMBER Wayf Tim Who? WHENy0u ran over that fat kid in your Omni-deus ?.' Us that 5 cars, now?j oz. r , K' Su Murph Whatever, Lea oh, How funny The party's just begun I be sure Woodstock, Watergate, and and bring the punch J The Wall Street Journal. Ratt-n-Roll C Watch out for those early morning ra tslj You ,ve come a long wa y from the bathroom wall . , . but you 'll always be a preppy 'personu to us. K.K. Rock-n-Roll H Tiff try not to flash anymore Ist period Zoology students. fthats what I thoughtj Lea-Ba by Lori Beth-Anne Whatever, Su Ads 22 Follow your dream wher- ever it leads. Let nothing discourage you nor stand hi your way. Sh ell Siler For tomorrow is yours to shape as you may. We love you, Mom and Chuck if 5 Brian Linn Congratulations Brian! We love you and are very proud of you. May God bless and guide you in your life. Mom and Dad Cheryl Miller Cheryl, You are entering the most important times of your life. Your decisions will be many, and most of them will be extremely dim'- cult. You have a line mind and I am sure you will do your best to make the right ones. Some will be right and some will be wrong. But one thing you should remember: they will be yours, yours to be content with when they are right, and yours to correct when wrong, but yours alone. I am very proud ofyou! Maybe because you are my one and only daughter, but too, I think, because you have been a good kid. You and I have been through a lot together as mother and daugh- ter, as well as friends, and I love you for being the person you are. You ha ve been an inspiration to me at times when I needed it most. YOU MADE IT AND I LOVE YOU FOR IT! MOM re ey I Kris Herndon ' 0 You hit the ball in the high weeds!! We love you! Mom, Dad, jamie, Lynn, james, Nannie, Papaw and Granny. S W 224 Ads W, .4 l THE S TA FF l came to Mill last August and my life has never been the same! You have made me laugh, cry, and question my sanity. Most of all, you ha ve made me proud. Thanks for such a wonderful year. Lisa, Eric, Harold, Brian, Cindy, Colette, Keith, Nita, Mel- ody, none of you may graduate! l need you next year!! Holly, Chad, Mike, Felicia, Rosalyn, Laura, Kim, none of you may transfer, or drop yearbook. You will have to carry on the tradition. Again, thank all of you for being so terrihc. l'm proud to have in my life and l love you all. Karen Lowery 'U-x ay We fx 'W' Qt Ads 225 I 15, sg., , ee 8. b H 1 J' K fxsaaesssvrsss 'tim .. . - 8 Congratulations Angie . You have become all that we hoped and more. We are y 8, happy that you made it through high school. We knew you could do it. Just don't stop here. Keep go- ing until you reach your goals in life. 8 K May God bless you and keep you We love you, Mom, Dad, and June Congratulations May God bless you and guide you. Love, Mamaw 84 Papa Welch jason Welch Jason, Your accomplishments have surpassed our expectations. We love you and wish you as much success in the future. Love, Mom, Dad, 8 Wayne Sonya, 888-9948 As your older brother I have seen you grow, I am very proud of you. Keep your head up and do your best at everything. Love, Arthell and family Arch Street Seed Feed Sz Hardware 18198 Arch Street Pike if-xds john, We are proud of you. We Wish you success and happiness in the coming years, just as you have given us these 18 years. Love, Dad, Lynda, jim, Lisa, jerrv, Sally, and Tommy. Tommy, iw fi We have enjoyed having -2 5 M you this year. You are a very special part of this family. Love, Dad, Mom, and john John McMorran, THE HOME OF THE BRA VE OUR LAND OF THE FREE, A BETTER PLA OE BEOA USE OF THE MAN YOU'RE ABOUT TO BE. THANKS JOHN DA VID McMORRAN Sonya, Having a sister as special as you are to me has added an unlimited amount of zest to my life. Remember I 'm always 'A here if you need me. Success is yours, GO FOR lT!! Love Always, Sharon Love, Mom 8: Dad Sleplr W I, I L, I T I L, ,, ,L W CONGRATULATIONS: nmg I Y fry I Y I . - lheref Ll If III I 8 I7 f LIS3' Danle-I Thank f b g L ppmg Q V K I Ronnie Dey ,,,,EN,,5FC,,,EVE,, HWINNINC AND MINISTERING FOR CHRIST Afnafhpl Ill 1 Il yM lgl 2355112 iihvf 9 d HZ bwdr IN fd Barnett Memorial Baptist Church Al h I jlh 1 fy dy dTh I 5300 GREEN RQAD 22221 I, I ll I I ,, I LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72206 fifih FFAENDI yd Z iii I, I' CARTER DEY CHURCH - 888-4286 Ai-I K I ff I ' If PASTOR HOME - 888-5560 ALWAYS , 2 RAY Www 'mms GLEN LOGAN Video Rentals I68O Archstreet Pike 888-4236 Gpen I p.m. to IO p.m. Mon-Sat. LOGAN'S ALIGNMENT AND BRAKE, INC. 4525 WEST 65TH STREET LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72209 N TEL. 568-6020 J RENIINCTON TIRES Ads 227 My Baby! A Grad uate? Remember when . . . We laughed, We cried, We argued and seldom agreed. Everytime it was your turn to do dishes, you would get a terminal illness Cstill doj. Dad and I have probably grzped and complained too much because you 're our sweet-baby-grown-up who has been an obedient, loving daughter. We love you and are very proud you belong to us. Mom and Dad Eccles. 12:1 - Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth 228 Ads julian White Congratulations julian! We are proud of you and wish the very best in life for you. Love, Mom Dad Robert jr. A Nan Dwight 84 Family ' f Xi Vi ,X ll if The Balloon Gallery - 16855 ARCH ST. - Little Rock, AR 888-6489 Balloons for all occasions Gifts Attached Plants, Candy Mugs, Baskets, Stuffed Animals Reasonable Prices 84 Free Delivery Send A Gift With A Lift Congratulations! We are so proud of you, Karen. You have set worthy goals and have worked hard to achieve them. You are a very special young lady. We love you! Mom, Dad, and Kevin .Q- .x .. . ' L 1 A iii' A i - . Q . I listin g . - Mx. S as U ' g Let no man despise thy 'fk.f.fQ 'A youth, but be thou ex- 5, 5... Y . ample of the believers ' . f . Timoth 4:12 if Q Y ' Qiffkf-i:'s.'W ii? s' E315 s TT ' 'vfwde 2212-vis Q . gs Q-Wtlfiffiiiaki. .-1. 'w.-.',1:,'goy,,- .--,.:. 5 'v.i'fg'2!LQ 31351 O',. 4' .' ' - ZZ . 5 3. , -.' ' X7 nl-Lg, 1 ' v gf? A . -4. . -an-.L Karen Shumaker Ads 229 C ongrorulorions Kristi If hos been our pleosure ro hove you os our doughrer. Moy God bless you ond be wirh you in whorever you choose ro do. Mosr imporronr remember we ore very proud of you ond will olwoys be here for you. With oll of our love, Dod Mom, Shonnon 230 Ads Lo- Times were good, and times were bad. I 'll never forget the times we had. A Kim Yancey Karla Yancey Kristi K yzer Congratulations!! I love y'all!! Shelly Siler We 0 d Karen, -Deng up our Remember this? deepest thought. That kind of friendship True Ffl'6I1dS just gan 'f be bgught, True friends we are, Words have lost me. KHFGH 2114 1 I don 't know what to do. We Shall Stay together So I guess the onlv thing by HUG' by. I can say is Thank you! But Whenever it comes time for us to depart, Kevin, We ll remember each other Thank you for always being here for me. You always deep d0W17 ff! OUT !763ff5- know howto make me laugh. You will always have a friend I love you., In me' , Your little sis , Love always, Karla I-Ieffington Dutchess Congratulations Tammy! f- you and we love very much. Love, Mom, Dad and Kenny We are so proud of you Ads 231 Congratulations Eric! We love you Mom 81 Dad HOMESTEAD We've had a lot offun in the Tennis Centgr Gift Shop lasr two years, Somehow we managed to getaway Hom all the Stringing Cguntfy items trouble we ran into. We '11 never forget those crazy things we used lessons pottery to do. Remember, if you ever COUft rentals glassware neecla Hiend, you have two right ball machine jewelry here. racquets postcards Love always, Stephanie and Karla 562-2827 or 565-8258 Green's Family Restaurant God be gracious unto 11305 Arch gtreet you andgiveyouaheart Eat In or Carry Out to serve Him with good 833-3334 courage: send you Noon Buffet peace' hear your Monday - Saturday prayers, and never for- Featuring the S3159 YOU- Very Best In Love Mama Southern Style Home Cooking The Most Wonderful Son, Brother, Grandson, 8a Uncle We are all so very proud of you 8: for what you have achieved. Thank you for the happiness and precious memories you have given us allg they will be cherished forever. May you always walk in the path of Christ's ways. May God always be with you in the future, watch over you, and keep you in his tender loving care. We all love you very, very much. Congratulations Jimmy Dad, Mother, Dee, Tom, Corey, Grandpa Sa Grandma Brothers Sz Grandma Lawhon 232 Ads G i is i .tl Leslie Hogan i Designers of Custom jewelry 24 Hr. Custom Framing S 84 S SPARKS GOLDSMITHS One Day Service 7412 BASELINE ROAD LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72209 8414 Geyer Springs Road C5015 562-4631 Little Rock, AR 72209 565-3722 Sherman Sparks Sarah Sparks God blessed us wirh you and you become the joy of our lives. We love you and ore very proud of you. May God continue ro bless you and guide you in your walk through life. Congratulations! Tiffany! Ads 233 Primrose United Methodist Church A church that cares! Catch the spirit! Congratulations Seniors!! for i Lisa Berry Kim Williams Ads June: The mail brings bleak news. Great day in the morning! Not only do we not have a staff for next year, but we don 't have an advisor! July: The picture grows dimmer. Remember that old bitty from Fair - shes going to be your advisor! Have fun! someone said with spite. August: A spark of hope is received. f'Guess what? We got another new advisor. She hasn 't taught in six years! She 's probably coming out of f September: Oh, Yuck, back to school! Have you seen our new advisor yet? No, but Chad did and he said she ts wearing yellow. Surely that's a sign of a perky personality! October: Black Monday hits home. Gosh were only 82000 in debt! We could make a list . . November 12, 1987: lt's one day past D-DA Y. Thank God for express mail!! retirement. But fhafs okay, Sl7e'll be 3 pushover. We Love Y0u!!!!l!!!!!!!!!!l THE STAFF P.S. Now that we're all finished, we all lived, and there was no need to panic, we 're all going home! Deadline is two four- letter words. Bnan, Congratula tions, We are Very proud of you. We know you will go far in life. You will always be special to your Dad and L Love, Mom and Dad Brzan, You are a Very special grandson, We are very proud of you. 4 Love, X Nanny and Papa Ads 235 king Connections Co-Fdilln This one small but important section of the yearbook stands to represent the entire student body. How you may ask can one section do all of this? Elementary, my dear Watson, elementary. The index just kind of puts the whole book together. People don't believe that it is all that important but it is. People look back at the index a lot more than they think they do, Mike Horton said. The index is made up ofthe entire student body and what pages they are on. Also now the index has all of the group shots of the individual clubs at school. This was done in order to save room for interesting points about the organizations. A section in the yearbook that is dedicated to these things definitely a section that makes connections. I like the index the new way. It's neat with the club pictures in there but l like the old way too. Either way is fine, Tracy Whitfield said. 236 Index iv . Q gli' Lang Kirshberger shows his comet pride by coming alloutin appearance and style at the conference football game. I Treva Peyton and Kelly Tolefree en- gage in bright conversation during a class while the teacher wasn't look- ing. .ay si X.. Brian Linn ivision 2 7 Art Club - Row 1: Mrs, Wilcox, Terry Piggee, Tim Wadley, Treva Peyton, Cheryl Abdullah, Lutricia 169 Abernathy, Rochelle 169 Adams, Helen Adams, LeAnn 169 Adams, Tracy 122 Akins, Mechann 152 Akins, Tracy Alexander, Anthony 169 Alexander, Gregory Alexander, Shaunda 122 Allen, Anthony 169 Bowers, jason 63, 169 Bowie, Latonya Boyd jami 5, 153 Boyd, Stephanie 169 Boykin, Shendanna Bradley, Gary 153 Bradley, Reginald Bramel, Holly 61,128, 153 Branstetter, Leslie 153 Bratton, Nellie Breashears, Caroline 7, 71 Brewer, Paul Bridges, Leicha Britt, Martha Britton, Gordon Britton, Paul 169 Brockette, April 169 Allen, Ardell 152 Allen, joseph Allen, Kendall Allen, Renata 122 Allen f Allen, Shannon 152 Tyra 169 Allison, Levi Alvarez, Timothy 169 Anderson, Anthony 122 Andrews, jody 152 Anthony, Melissa 169 Archer, jennifer 122 Arnold, Kimberly Austin, Adrian 122 Austin, Cynthia 122 Austin, Darlene 152 Austin, Lamar Austin, Latonja 152 Austin, Regina 169 Austin, Rosalyn 122 Austin, Sherrie 152 Avery, Richie Avery, Zonerick 152 Brooks, Tena Brown, Allen Brown, Arthur Brown, jay 153 Brown, jess Brown, Lance 153 Brown, Linda Brown Yolanda 169 Brown, Yolande Brown, Ronald 169 i Brown'ng, Kasonia 169 Brunson, Clarkster Brunson, Mark Bryant, Michelle 169 Bryant, Tammy 57 Bryles, james 153 Buchanan, jereomy 169 Buchanan, Natasha Bull, Felicia 169 Bunting, Dexter 3, 83 Bunting, Felicia 153 Burgess, Chris Burgess, Kelly 153 Burnett, Bobby 169, 170 Bailey, William 152 Baker, Aaron 169 Baker, Shawn 122 Baker, Shonda 122 Ballard, jonathon Banks, Frederick Banks, Kimberly Barkins, Kim 32 Basinger, Tracy 64 Batty, Loretta Baugh, Michael Belk, Kenneth 152 Bell, Felicia Bennett, Adrian 169 Bennett, Charles Bennett, Checonia 169 Bennett, Cory 152 Bennett, Ervin 169 Bennett, jennifer 169 Bennett, Michael 106 Bennett, Shelly 152 Bennett, Traci 169 Berry, Katrina Berry, Lisa 7, 60, 81, 109, 148 Bisbee, Stacy 169 Blackman, Larry Blair, Lisa 64, 71, 152 Blann, Lakhiva 79, 152 Blazer, Kevin Bledsoe, Rodney Blue, R enea 169 Bodeker, Stacy Bohanan, Chandra Bone, Broderick 169 Bone, Daniel Boner, Boody, Darren Amy 167 Boone, Leslie 238 Index Burrell, Kim 168,169, 170 Burris, Charlotte 153 Burris, jennifer 170 Burris, Keitha 153 Burroughs, Patricia 75, 153 Burrow, Krissie 153 Byers, james 21 Byrd, Marcus 170 Calahan, Tanya 170 Campbell, Gary Canady, Christa Cantrell, Paul 52, 153, 165 Capps, Paul Carpenter, Steven 170 Carroll, Chree 153 Carroll, Nicholas Carter, john Carter, Khan Carter, Tashya 154 Case, Melody 65, 140 Casey, Donald Cash, Billey 154 Cash Lanaylia Cash, Lynea 170 Cash, Steven 170 Cash, Virgil 170 Cervantes, Monica Chandler, Kevin Chaudoin, Kim 154, 170 Childress, jeff Christopher, Kelley 154 Christopher Machon 170 Clark, Diane 170 Clark, Pamela Clay, Williams 185 Claypool, Paula 170 we 6 King. Row 2: Charlotte Burris, Tracy Whitfield, Neal McElroy, Melissa Mueller, Mike loyce, Robert jenkins. Row 3: Laura Miller, Michael Horton, Lee Galloway, Lynette Lisey, Adrian Patrick, Row 4: Stacy Langford, Ronnie Wallace, Tina Mol- den, Anson England, Latrice Abdulla, Row 5: Craig Counts, Paul Cantrell, joe Allen, wi il l i Band - Row 1: Kent McAnally, Holly Bramel, Kristy McCoy, Diane Clark, Kristy Henson, Kim lustus, Keith Couch. Row 2: Ginger Costely, Tracy Whitfield, Cheryl King, Monica johnson, Venita Deadmon, Carla Hall, Row 3: Lisa Macon, Sean Walls, Leslie Boone, Linda Brown, Caroline Breashears, Deborah Hans- berry, Adriane Molden. Row 4: Harold Shray, Dietric Coleman, Keith Smith, Debbie Rudder, john Rowe, Reggie McGee, Shelaine Moses, Row 5: Melissa Anthony, Lutrica Abdula, Latese Guillory, jason Drapper, Shawn Davis, Ronnie Robinson, Chad Hobbs, LaSonya Winston, Row 6: john Woods, Donnie Lott, james Rowell, Tommy Woodward, Charles Martin, Denzil Roland, Bruce' Weideman. Row 7: Al Thomas, Ricky Holmes. Beta Club - Row 1: Mrs. Inez Larson, Lisa Berry, Karen son, Kristi Kyzer. Row 2: Lang Kirshberger, Keith Pifer, Kevin Coker, Tamara Gentry, Shannon Thomas. Row 3: Melton Pennington, john fer jones, Lasonya Chad Pifer, james Mike mel. Row 5: Kim Fair, Swafford, jessica Roenn jason Welch, Felecia Deborah Hansberrry Care Committee - Row 1: Laura Miller, Linda Lowery, Watts, Kim justice. Row 2: Gobrielle Fair, LeAnn Adams, Felecia Davis, johnny Sue Demaris, Colette Miller. Row Stev olyn Galbreath. i Cheerleaders - Rcm1:Tr.ic x lloskins, Shannon Paxan, 1 rtwa Pcxton. Ron 2' lam: Boyd, Kim Ntarshall. Ron 3. lunnilcr Art her, Angie Lotus, Ms. Cappola, Lakhiva lilann, lrita Logan Choir Y Row 1: Mrs. Incl Larson, Nic olt- Montgnnwn, Latcinya Austin, Yolanda LTenpvnny, Trac it' Phillips, Rotlntw Townsend. Ron 1. Kvllaiieese Porter, lt-H Taylor, Kim Chautloln, Allwrt Thomas lr,, Arlrian Austin, Cynthia Austin, Mara scell Rt-cd. Run 3: Stext- Miller, Trac ie Bennett, Pain Clements, loann Weaver, Tracie Adams,YvtraRost'lJy,Dvl1r.i Johnson,loclVatilt,Roxx 4. Claudia Wright, llrica Marshall, Dionne Mt Ti er, Annette lloward, Staci Watts, Kristy llvnson, Felecia Davies, Kim Iustus. Rom 5. Catritu Walker, Tiilanie Galloway, L liarlottt- ljellersnn, Rvan MtMurr.iy, Stexcn Matlock, Avery Martin, Ling Kirslibergur. Row 6. Slick Carroll, Erlta Tillman, Lvann K inc lien, Ronald Stigall, Shawn Wcslcx , Mike Meyers, Mitl1aelLuwis.Row7:Tunda l'i.iker,Dur.indIaint-s,Feltttl1.iReed, Row 1: Gobrielle lair, Rorlney Lpps, Trexa Pexton, Nfirs. Evelyn Mr. Nielson, Stott Mdntue, Miko lovcc, Km in Bla7tfr, Derric k Writing Club A Row 1: Mir hclle Cushing, Kim Chaudoin, Gwen Mon- Kathy Krablin, lcnnifvr lones, Suzanne Melton.Row2:Lli1aheth Ramon, lla-nson, Kim Price, Rhonda High, Tamara Gt-ntrv. Ron 3: Scott Sian- ie TL-iipt-tint, Robert Gmtlan Rott 4: Mrs, Marv Green. Clements, Chad 170 Clements, lustin Clements, Pam 154, 170 Cleveland, Ana Marie 170 Cleveland, Zonerick Cobb, Felicia 170 Cobbs, Terrence 27, 126, 154 Coker, Kevin 23, 70, 81, 123, 126 Colbert, Paula Cole, Marcus Cole, Michael 170 Cole, Shayne 170 Coleman, Carttrell 170 Coleman, Deitria Coleman, Diedra 47 Coleman, Felicia Comic, Herman Cook, Gerrita Cooney, Everett Cooney, William 126 Corley, Toni 170 Cosey, Chanelle 170 Cosey, james 154 Cosey, Katie Costley, Ginger 3, 170 Couch, Keith 126, 135 Counts, Craig 154 Craig, Rodney 154 Crawford, Myris 170 Crockett, Angela 170 Crook, Clifton 154 Crosby, Christian Cross, Austin126 Crow, Evelyn Crowder, lon 154 Crowder, Steven 69, 170 Crumpton, Tommy Current, Bobby 79 Curry, Arlinda 157, 170 Curtis, Geneva Curtis, Staci 170 Cushing, Michelle 126 D'amico, Damon 154 Dandridge, Dionne Dandridge, Regenald Daniel, Lisa 126 Darrough, Michael 170 Darville, Tyra 170 Daughtery, Reginald 126, 170 Davenport, Chris 154, 170 Davidson, Jackie 173 Davidson, Lloyd Davies, Felicia Duggan, Michael Duncan, Brad 127 Duncan, Keri 155 Duncan, Renee 155, 173 Duncan, Robert Duncan, Tamica 127 Dunlap, Donna Dunlap, Michelle 155 Dunlap, Toby 173 Dunn, Norman 127, 150 Dunning, Sonja 157 Dye, jeff 85, 155 Eackles, Clara 155 Eackles, Willie Eaglin, Anson 155 Eaglin, Richard Eakles, Clara Edwards, Carmen 127 Elliott, Teresa 155 Elmore, Amber Elmore, Marvin 155 Elmore, Tina 155 Epps, Rodney 127 Estell, Paula 155 Evans, Andrea 173 Evans, Ricky 155 Evans, Russell 173 Evans, Terry Fagon, Danny 128 Fair, Gobrielle 128, 140 Farrelly, Deboylne Farris, Charles Fee, joseph 155 Ferrell, Charles 128 Ferrell, Kim 168, 173 Fielder, Bridget Finch, lake 128 Fisher, Brian 173 Fithen, Danny 128 Fitzgerald, Gary Fleming, Larry 128 Flowers, Anthony 128 Flowers, Flowers, Deanna 128 Nathan Davis, Brad 170, 173 Davis, Chris 75, 173 Davis, Eva 154 Davis, Felicia 173 Davis, Frankie 154 Davis, George Davis, Lakim Davis, Lori 154 Davis, Shawn 154 Deadman, Venita 126 Deadmon, Keith 155 Debeaux, Melissa Demaris, lonnie Sue 126 Denson, Melissa Dey, Ronnie 127 Dickerson, Curtis Dickerson, Reginald 173 Diemer, Holly 173 Dismuke, Glythena 155 Dobbins, Karen 127 Donley, Teressa 145 Donley, Terry Douglas, William Draper, jason 173 Fontonette, Tony 155 Forrest, Angela Forte, Ronald Foust, Tony 156, 166 Fowler, james Fowler, Laurie 173, 174 Francis, Tony 5, 21, 168, 170, 173 Frankie, Hale Franklin, Lawanda 47, 129 Freeman, Karen 173 French, Tanya 129 Funderburg, Jesse Gall, Stacy 129 Galloway, Lee Galloway, Tifanie 156 Gardner, Kimberly 173 Garman, Andre Garretson, Gena Garrett, Tina Gates, Mitch 9, 129 Index Gatrell, jaime 156 Gentry, Tamara 62, 129, 135 Gilkey, Mona 156 Gill, james 129 Gilliam, Wade 129 Gilson, Kerry 129 Givens, Tara 129 Glass, Aaron 10, 28, 156 Glover, Tiawanna 156 Godfrey, David 173, Goods, Redonia Gordon, Robert 129 Gorman, Andre 173 Goston, Billy 21, 130 Boston, Rosalyn 173 Gotell, Kirtina Gough, jill 173 Graves, Tobias 173 Gray, Charles Gray, Eric 156 Green, Kenneth 170, 173 Green, Renita 173 Green, Tammy 130 Gregory, joey Griggs, DeDee 156 Grogan, Matt 154, 156 Gudelj, Marinka 104, 110, 130 Guillory, Latese 156 Hadley, Donna 130 Hall, Carla 63, 79, 156 Hall, Charles 173 Hall, Gary Hall, Knoxie 72, 73, 130, 147 Hall, Ricky 173 Hall, Rodney 173 Hamby,Holly 156 Hamby, Rusty 156 Hansberry, Beatrice 130 Hansberry, Deborah 156, 161 Hansberry, Gary 156 Hansberry, Rhonda 157 Hardwick, Russell 173 Harrel l, Katrina Harris, Bryan Harris, Gary 173 Harris, Stephanie Harris, Thurrell 130 Harris, Toby 75 Hartse Harwe ll, David 173,179 ll, Neal 157 Hawkins, Kimberly Heard, Tony 174 Heath, jarvis 174 Heath, judi 174 Heavener, Brian 10, 22, 23, 29, 130 Heffington, Karla 17, 130, 132 Heflin, jay 45, 91, 93, 157 Henderson, Kim 157 Henley, Kathy 157 Henry, joseph 130 Henso ii, Kristy 59, 144, 157 Hernandez, Noemy 77, 131 Hernd on, Kris 131 Hethcox, Susan 174 Hice, Francis 131 Hice, Glenda 131 Hice, Wayne 174 Hicks, Higgin Monica 174 s, Lance High, Kimberly 174 High, Rhonda Hill, A ndre 174 Hill, Keith Hill, Shannon 174 Hill, Teresa 11, 131 Hill Tr acy 174 Hilliard, Toney 157 Hilton, Kevin 240 Index Hilton, Reuah 131 Hilton, Trudy 131 Hinton, Kevin 72,174 Hirby, April 78, 131 Hobbs Chad 174 Hobbs, Danita 174 Hobbs, Kevin 174 Hobbs, Melody 174 Hobbs, Vaneshia 132 Hodges, Forrest Holden, Carlos 132 Holladay, Chris 174 Holloway, Christy 174 Holloway, johnny 157 Holmes, Greg 157 Holmes, Ricky 174 Honkkila, Viki 69, 126, 132, 195 Hood, Andrea Hope, Cindy 61,132,147,151 Horn, David 174 Hornes, Rhonda 106, 132 Horton, Mike 22, 157 Hoskins, Tracey 49, 132 Howard, Annette 132 Howard, Renee 174 Howlett, Candida 157 Hubbard, Chris Huff, Patrick 157 Huffman, William 40 Hughes, Stephen 174 Ingle, Mandy 174 Ingle, Sandy 46, 174 Ingram, Maybell jackson, Alvin 108 jackson, Russell 157 jackson, Trecia james, Antonio 132 james, Durand 133 james, Marlon 20, 174 jenkins, janelle jarvis, Brennan jefferson, Charlotte jefferson, Felicia 133 jefferson, james 157 jeffrey, Kimberly jenkins, Robert 157 jewett, Cindy 158 johnson, Deborah 158 johnson, Derrick 174 johnson, Detric 37, 57, 133 johnson, jeff 158 johnson, Kay 158, 174 johnson, Kenneth 133 johnson, Lanelle 158 johnson, Lynn 158 johnson, Mark johnson, Melissa 174 johnson, Monica 46, 133 johnson, Sandra johnson, Shannon 174 johnson, Steven 158 johnson, Teresa 158 johnson, Tim 133 johnson, Tonya johnson, Tracy 158 joiner, Chris 158 joiner, Christopher jones, Angela 158 jones Anthony jones, Barron 174 jones, Byron 72 DECA - Row 1: jeremy Lewis, Kim jordan, Rena Rice, Robin Ussery, Ms. Phyl- lis Chrisco. Row 2: Steve Smith, Kelly Burgess, Patrick Huff, Roderick Scgers. Amy Porter, Tracy Basinger. Row 3: Marvin Elmore, Danny Fagone, Greg Holmes, Deborah Martin, Cynthia King, Mary Pearson, Katrina Harrell, Cynthia Kendrick. Row 4: jimmy Gill, Lisa Ridling, Stephanie Wilbern, CeCee Parker, Lisa Daniels, Donovan Somers, Stephan Tankersly, Michael Moore, Elizabeth White. Row 5: Marion Rieth, Shawn Rycraw, james Cosey, Glen Nordman, Paula Estell, Frank Huffman, Row 6: William Morris, Chris Smith, Melody Case, Kevin Chandler, Dean Lewis. .Cf Drama - Row 1: Michelle Cushing, Andy Lucas, Angel Pinson, Scott McEn- tire, Darren Redd. Row 2: Rachel Norris, jackie Smith, Shendenna Boykin, Brian Linn, Cindy Hope, jessica Roenne, Holly Minick, Mrs. St. Clair, Row 3: Suvikki Honkkila, Damon D'Amico, Suzanne Melton, Tiffany Murphree, Tamara Gentry, Tina Langley, Pam Clements,Tim wadley. Row 4: Kellanese Porter, Bridget Tenpenny, Melissa johnson, Leann Adams, Steve Miller, joann Weaver. nf' W ' ' 5 ,Y , W wa r g' .Q K Q! H my A g , A ' -1 , i , i,..' t .,-- tg' , y W ., 1 sf fl' ,, gm Re Drill Team - Row 1: Shelly Stovall, Lawanda Franklin. Row 2: Sandy Ingle, Kelly Plunkett, Tracy Bennett, Christy Snead, Angela Kendrick, Monica johnson, Ginger Costley. Row 3: Tiffany Watkins, Christy Holloway, Holly Minick, Teresa Hill, Stacy Bisbee, Renea Duncan, Debbie Rudder, Detrice Coleman. F.A.D.D. - Row 1: Kristy Henson, Melody Case, Lynette Linsy, Karla Yancey, Tarnica Duncan. Row 2: Bounleut Phanavanh, Erica Logan, Natasha McElyea, Lori Pennington, Monica johnson. Row 3: Mrs. Lorene Wright, Ms, Stevie Lowder, Tracy Smith, Gobrielle Fair, jackie Smith, jones, Kermit 177 Kirshberger, Lang 98, 134, 136, 180, 237 FBLA - Row 1: Gabrielle Fair, Felicia Bunting, Kelly Tolefree, Cheryl Miller, Stephanie Linus, Fran Urban,Traci Wagner, Leah Pennington, Mrs. Hutchins. Row 2: Anne Marie Keller, Kim Unger, Kim Henderson, Angel Pinson, Venita Deadman, Monica johnson, Knoxie Hall, Gwen Moncrief, Colette Miller, Nellie Bratton, Kristi Walker. Row 3: April Hirby, Damon D'Amico, john Kim- brough, Tammy Wine, Brad Marshall, julie Squires, Karla Yancey, Norman Dunn, Adriane Molden, Sheree Nix, Carla Hall, Remonica Robbie. Row 4: Kara McMillan, Vicki Langford, Stacy Bisbee, Erica Logan, Brad Duncan, Mike Carter, john McMorran, Larry Fleming, Beau judkins, Richard Moser, Tony Rainey, Dexter Burting. Row 5: Kristi Kyzer, Teresa Hill, Holly Minick, Robbie Britton, james jefferson, Melissa Yarberry, Shelly Bennett, Angela jones, Andy Lucas, Cindy Siebbs, Scott McEntire, Rueah Hilton, Lavetta Williams, Lisa Williams. Row 6: Lori Pennington, Tanya French, Kathy Krablin, jay He- flin, Rodney Epps ,... Shawn Rycrow, joAnn Weaver, jessica Roenne, Pam Trexler, Scott Koch, Krissie Burrow, Tracy Smith. Row 7: Paula Lyons, Suz- anne Melton, Shaunda Alexander, Beatrice Hansberry, Tameia Rosby, Kelly Zeigler, Latese Guillory, Steve Miller, jeff Taylor, Staci Curtis, Missy Burris, Kristi Holloway, Rhonda Woods. Row B: Robert Thomas, Carol Loring, Cheryl Lancaster, Leah Peyton, Bridget Thigpen, Tina Molden, Sandra Primm, Kerry Duncan, Ronnie Dey, Tara Givens, Stacy Langford, Shannon Warner. Row 9: Chris Williams, Regina Kendricks, Lawanda Franklin, Tammy Bryant, An- drea Hood, Pam Talley, Enrica Randell, Renata Martins, Karen Dobbins, Kim Robinson, LaNaylia Cash, Kim Williams. Row 10: Rochelle Abernathy, Angela Underwood, Paula Lee, LaSonya Winston, Deborah Hansberry, Andrea Rain- ey, Melissa Anthony ... Charolette Burris. Row 11: Arlinda Curry, Tina Scruggs, Cartrell Coleman . . . ,..., Crystal Myan, Terrance Cobbs, . . , -131 ' ' A ,,Mt-f-- . v tis . ,ig I i F lvgaktgys' 1 w 'st ag 'C' V 5, ii eff -5 74 x M .: Q ,U 0 3: U I . iss, fi t v W sg LY, . V V: .zyr- gfk jj , L y y Y in 4,1 5 FHA - Row 1: Mrs, Bell, Mrs. Boone, LaKhiva Blann, Lynette Linsey, Tara Par- ish, Angie Springer, Tashya Carter: jackie Nash, Nicole Montgomery. Row 2: james jefferson, Steven Wilson, Bobby Current, Felicia Works, Toni Scales, Chree Carroll, Teresa Elliot, Regina Austin, Cynthia Stigall, Tracie Phillips, Angela Warren. Row 3: Rodney Robinson, jerry Randolph, Angela Sawyer, Missy Self, Brian Linn, Cindy Hope, Tracy johnson, Ellen Lester, Stephanie Montgomery, Melody Hobbs, Tammy Larkin, Row 4: Karla Yancey, Cheryl Miller, Kevin Tillman, Chris Withers, Michael Lewis, Tanya Calahan, Tracey johnson, Catrice Walker, Stacey Woods. Row 5: Robert Ricks, jason Welch, William Montgomery, Felicia Works, Anthony Flowers, Chris Wright, Aaron Wilkerson, Cynthia Stigall, Tracey Phillips, Row 6: Feletha Reid, Erica Mar- shall, Belinda Shavers, Erica Tillman, Barron jones, Todd Summerville, Cedric Nash, Chris Lognion, Surand james, Charolette jefferson, Renita Green. jr. Cabinet- Row 1: Neal Harwell, Chris Maloch, jay Heflin, Tracy Whitfield. Row 2: Damon D'Amico, Kelly Burgess, Yolanda Tenpenny, Carla Staling, Kim Chaudoin, Holly Bramel, Row 3: Carla Wright, Kim Marshall, jami Boyd, Leah Peyton, Deborah Hansberry, Tiowana Glover, Mrs. Suedmeyer Row 4: Chad Pifer, Caleb Kerr, Rhonda Hansberry, Kelly Zeigler, Latese Guillory, Ms. Brainard. Row 5: Tina Molden, Pam Talley. jones, Chris 174 jones, Christian jones, Earlie 177 jones, Evelyn 177 jones, james 133 jones, jennifer 9, 71, 92, 133, 142, 148 jones, Lillian 133 jones, Lois jones, Ramona 133 jones, Roderick 134 jones Tangela jones, Teddy 177 johnson Falenthea jordan, Christy 177 jordan, Darryl 177 jordan, Kim 134 joyce, Mike 158 judkins, Beau 18, 44, 158 justus, Kim 177 Kaucher, Mark 134 Keller, Anne-Marie 158, 161 Kelley, Lenell 177 Kelley, Robbie 158 Kelly, Bobbie 31 Kelly, George Kendrick, Angela 25, 177 Kendrick, Carla 177 Kendrick Cynthia Kendrick, George 177 Kendrick, Karen 134 Kendrick, Marvin 159 Kendrick, Regina Kennedy, Chris 134 Kerr, Caleb 159, 165, 166 Kimble, Lavonda 159 Kimbrough, john 93, 134 Kinchen, Leann King, Andre King, Carlos 177 King, Cheryl 52, 159 King, Cynthia King, Denise 31,159 King, jennifer 158 King, Shunna 159 Kirkendall, Paul 159 Kirshberger, Steven 80, 177, 180 Kitchen, Leann 177 Knight, Roger 177 Koch, Scott 134 Krablin, Kathy 134 Kumpe, Billy Kyzer, Kristi 81, 135 Ladd, Chris 135 Lambert, Derek 177 Lancaster, Cheryl 135 Langford, Stacey 135 Langford, Vicki 31, 177 Langley, Doug 45, 135 Langley, Tina 131, 177 Larkin, Tammy 177 Launius, Darrell 135 Launius, Lisa 177 Lawhon, jimmy 40, 135 Lawson, james 159 LeBlanc, Veronica 177 Ledbetter, Dewayne Lee, Antiscia Lee, Barron 159 Lee, Paula 135 Lee, Tometia LeMaire, jon 177 LeMaire, Louis 159 Lester, Ellen 136 Lester, Tammy 177 Lewis, Andre Lewis, Angela 177 Lewis, Anita 136 Lewis, Dean 136 Lewis, jeremy 136 Lewis, Michael 136 Linam, Terry Linn, Brian 61,136 Linsy, Lynette 36, 136 Linus, Stephanie 57, 136 Logan, Erica 177, 184 Logan, Willie Lognion, Christopher Loring, Carol 137 Lott, Donnie 159 Louden, Cedric Lovelace, Randy 137 Lovett, Denise 159 Lowder, Michelle Lowry, Linda 177 Lucas, Andy 69 Lucas, Reshawn 177 Lyons, Paula 177 Macon, Lisa 79, 159 Mahar, Ronald Maloch, Chris 44, 159, 166 Marshall, Brad 41, 137 Marshall Kim 123, 160 Marshall, Sarah Marshall, Toni 177 Martin, Martin, Martin, Martin, Martin, Martin, Andre Charles 177 Debra 37 Shane 160 Shelia 93, 137, 151 Thomas 160 Martins, Reanta Mathis, Christopher Matlock, Steven 137 Mayon, Chrystal McBeth, Laura McBrayer, Felicia McClain, Edward 32, 137 McClendon, Tiffany 160 McCoig, Bob 137 McConnell, Scott 160, 162 McCoy, David McCoy, Kristy 128, 137 McCoy, Shelia 160 McCranie, Mark McCuin, Cathie 160 McCumpsey, Kyle McCumpsey, Sonny 137 McDowell, Shannon 160 McElroy, Neal 80, 157, 160 McEntire, Michelle 160 McEntire, Scott 67, 131, 13 McEntire, Susan McFerguson, Willie 138 McGee, Reginald Mclnthrush, Pelesia Mclntosh, Susan 179 McLaughlin, Sheila McMillan, Kara McMorran, john McMurray, Ryan 138 McPhearson, Gary McTyer, Dionne Medley, Summer 160 Melton, Suzanne 138, 144 Meyers, Michael Michael, Duggan 127 Michael, Marlene 138, 160 Index 241 Miller, Cheryl 138 Millre, Colette 138 Miller joseph Millerj Laura 99 Miller, Michael 160 Miller, Steven Milligan, Kriston Minick, Holly 46 Misenheimer, Smokey Mitchell, Chance 19 Mitchell, Natalie Mobarak, Geoffrey 138 Molden, Adrianne 160 Molden, Tina 160 Moncrief, Gwen 62, 138 Monroe, Cliff 161 Montgomery, Anthony Montgomery, Corey Montgomery, Gregory Montgomery, Karl 139 Montgomery, Lori 161 Montgomery, Nicole 161 Montgomery, Stephanie Montgomery, William Moore, Clayton 161 Moore, Michael 161 Moore, Roderick Moore, Rodney 139 Moore, Sonya 139 Parr, Alan 162 Parrish, Tara 140 Patrick, Adriane Patrick, Anita Patterson, Karen 162 Patterson, Sherry Pavan, Shannon Peach, Christopher Pearson, jonathon Pearson, Mary 162 Pena, Ana-Marie 181 Pennington, Eric 140 Pennington, lris 181 Pennington, Leah 140 Pennington, Lori 44, 70, 140 Perkins, jimmy 140 Perryman, Scott Persson, Tommy 140 Peyton, Leah 162 Peyton, Treva 7, 140, 237 Phanavanh, Bounleut 181 Phillips, Kevin 162 Phillips, Tracie 181 Pierce, Kirk 140 Pifer, Chad 91, 99, 162 Pifer, Keith 162 Pifer, Rusty 81,131, 141 Pifer, Wanda 181 Piggee, lra - t 1 Morehead, Brian 161 Moreva, Steve 161 Morris, Morris, Christopher William 139 Moser, Richard 161 Moses, Chris 161 Moses, Muelle Murph Murph Sheilaine 139, 144 r, Melissa 161 ree, Tiffany 139 y, Richard Nash, Cedric Nash, jackie 139 Neasley, Allen 161 Needham, jennifer Nelson, jeffrey 161 Nestlerode, jimmy 161 Neyland, Pamela Nix, Sheree Nordman, Gennie Nordman, Michael Norris, Rachel 161 Nosal, Brice Nowlin, Michael Nutt, Nisha Nutt, Toni 161 Ogden, Vonda 162 Ogle, Ronald 162 Oliver, Lucius 162 Ottis,Bradley Owens, Kenneth 176 Owens, Stephanie Padgett, Marvin Palmer, jeffrey Palmer, johnny 162 Parish, Tara 3 Parker, Crystal 139 242 Index Piggee, Terry 53 Pinkerton, Gregory 181, 184 Pinkerton, jerry 181 Pinkerton, Matthew Pinson, Angel 126, 141, 142 Plunkett, Kelly 181 Poindexter, Tyrone 163 Polowath, Natapol 110, 181 Porter, Amy 141 Porter, Kellaness 162 Price, Edward 162 Price, Kim 141 Primm, Sandy 162 Quick, jim 141 Rainey, Andrea 31, 163 Rainey, Tony 19, 141 Rainey, Vincent 163 Randall, Enrica 163 Randolph, jerry 181 Ransom, Daphne Ransom, Elizabeth 181 Rash, Steven 181 Rauch, Kenneth Red, Darren 181 Redd, Gino 163 Redd, Zenus Reed, Feletha Reed, Marscell Rhoads, Randy 181 Rhodes, Bonnie Rhodes, james Rice, Verna Rice, Vernon 163 Richards, Darrel 10 Ricks, Robert 27 Ridgell, Rhonda 163 Ridling, Lisa 142 Rieth, Marlon Rincher, Mavrick Roberts Ryan Roberts Sheila Roberts Z Timothy 181 , 1 Kings Club - Row 1: Ryan McMurray, Rusty Pifer, Chad Piler. Row Z: Daniel Boone, Ronnie Dey, Kevin Coker, Knoxie Hall, jason Welch, Donovan Somers, jay Heflin, Keith Robinson, Row 3: Steve Turnage, Mike Carter, Bryant Steele, Brad Duncan, Caleb Kerr, Steven johmson, Tommy Persson, julian white. Row 4: james Rowell, Norman Dunn, jim Quick, john McMorran, Lang Kirshberger, Chris Maloch, Thurrell Harris. Row 5: Neal Harwell, Skip Washington, A , -Q ., V ' . .f f , . 'S ' -1 L ' t 2 A - f , , ,, its 1 ii ' ff l A .Y , 's 7 it i ts . '- qzfwzf-:g1u,4.. ggi 9 . . 5 V is ,wt 'ef , , j is fi 2135 - ww iav ' ' .z 'ZW in . ,, Wm,-ps, Z, . , - . 4 I 'Lung .,,,., ,,,, f. , l NHS - Row 1: Keith Couch, Shelaine Moses, Rusty Pifer, Caleb Kerr, Row 2: jack- i ie Smith, Monica johnson, Shannon Warner, Kristi Kyzer, Tamera Gentry, Tim Wadley. Row 3: Colette Miller, Brian Linn, Cindy Hope, jay Heflin, jami Boyd, Steven johnson, Chris Maloch, jennifer jones. Row 4: Gobrielle Fair, james Row- ell, Kim Williams, Karla Heffington, Erik Swafford, Karen Shumaker, Nits Sim- mons. l Open Door Club - Row 1: Sheila Martin, Scott McEntire, Cindy Hope, Erik Swafford. Row Z: Gobrielle Fair, Nattapol Polawath, Suvikki Honkklla, Marinl-ca Gudelj, Marisol Rua, Renata Martin, Amy Boody, Share Cole. Row 3: jackie Smith, Kim Unger, Lisa Berry, Karen Shumaker, Monica johnson, Kim Hender- l son, Krissie Burrow, Brian Linn, Row 4: Treva Peyton, john McMoran, jami Boyd, Alan Parr, Tina Molden, jay Heflin, Steve Turnage, john Woods. Row 5: jennifer jones, Chad Pifer, Rochelle Abernathy, Kelly Tolefree, Enrica Randall, Lisa Ma- CDH. Paper Staff - Row 1: Lori Pennington, Mrs. Wilcox, Caroline Breashears. Row 2: Lisa Blair, Rusty Pifer, Shendanna Boykin, jennifer jones, Kristi Kyzer. Row 3: Scott Sprague, Suzanne Melton, Karla Heiington, jennifer Archer. Row 4: April Hirby, Kevin Coker, Leah Pennington. i- Principal's Advisory Committee - Row 1: Karla Yancey, Tracie Smith, Andy Lu- cas, Felecia Bunting, Shelly Stovall, Kevin Coker, Gobrielle Fair. Row 2: Suzanne Melton, jennifer Archer, jimmy Lawhon, Tena Scruggs, Latese Guillory, jackie Smith, jennifer jones. Row 3: john Woods, Ronnie Wallace, Tim johnson, Erik Swafford, Lisa Macon, Chad Piler, Kristi Kyzer. Row 4: Cheryl Lancaster, Dereke Watson, Alan Parr, jami Boyd, john McMorran, Monica johnson. Quill and Scroll- Row 1: Scott Standridge, jennifer jones, Lori Pennington, Kris- ti Kyzer, jennifer Archer, jason Welch. Row 2: Melody Case, Michelle Cushing, Holly Bramel, Kristy Henson, Kathy Krablin, Tamara Gentry, Suzanne Melton. Row 3: Brian Linn, jerome Tenpenny, Mike Horton, Nita Simmons, Caroline Breashears, Karla Heffington, Gwen Moncrief, Rusty Pifer. Row 4: Cindy Hope, Erik Swafford, Felecia Bunting, Chad Pifer, Kevin Coker, Suvikki Honkkila, Lisa Berry, Kim Ferrell. Row 5: Mary Green, janet Wilcox, Laura Miller. Senior Cabinet - Row 1: Sheilaine Moses, Kristi Kyzer, Lynette Linsy, Knoxie Hall, jessica Roenne, Mrs. Hightower, Mrs. Elder, Mrs. Green. Row 2: Keith Rob- inson, Treva Peyton, Carol Loring, Angel Pinson, Stephanie Linus, Venita Dead- mon, Monica johnson, Kelly Tolefree, Gwen Moncrief, Colette Miller, Suzanne Melton, jennifer jones, Tena Brooks. Row 3: julian White, Robert Thomas, john Kimbrough, Tammy Wine, Brad Marshall, April Hirby, julie Squires, Karla Yan- cey, Cheryl Miller, Norman Dunn, Dexter Bunting, Tracie Smith, Gobrielle Fair. Row 4: Kevin Coker, Shelia Martin, Brad Duncan, Ronnie Dey, Kirk Pierce, Bry- ant Steele, john McMorran, Larry Fleming, Tracy Hoskins, Scott McEntire, Mel- ody Case, Tim Wadley, Kristi Walker, Tina Scruggs. Row S: Brian Heavener, Chris Kennedy, Rodney Epps, Lisa Berry, Karen Shumaker, Caroline Breashears, Kim Williams, Rhonda Wood, Shannon Warner, Tara Givens, Erik Swafford, Shen- denna Boykin. Row 6: jennifer Archer, Tiffany Murphree, jimmy Lawhon, Be- atrice Hansberry, Cheryl Miller, Lawanda Franklin, Tammy Bryant, Tamica Ros- by, Donovan Somers, Deborah johnson. Row 7: Lang Kirshherger, Mark Kau- cher, Terrence Cobbs, Shaunda Baker, Scott Koch, Rhonda Homes, jason Welch, james jones. Row 8: john Woods, Tammy Green, Chuck Ferrell, Ronnie Wallace, Mike Bennett, Lori Pennington, Leah Pennington, jim Quick, Antonio james. Rudd, Cynthia Rudder, Barry 143 Rudde,r Debra 181 Rushin, Mike 181 Russell, Regina Russell, Tammy 73 Russey, john Russey, Tammi 143 Rycraw, Shawn 163 Sanders, Yolanda 181 Sawyer, Angela 163 Scales, Toni 163 Scarberry, johnny Scgers, Roderick Schaller, Erik Schell, Brad 181 Schmid, john 181 Schneider, Thomas Schumann, Heidi Scott, Errol 181 Scott, Eugene 163 Scruggs, Tina 143 Scruggs, William Seibs, Cindy 143 Self, Missy 181 Sellers, Marc 181 Settles, Keith 52 Seville, Patrice Seymore, Mike 139 Shavers, Faye 181 Sheeks, Claude Shelton, Marcus 181 Shelton, Robert Shepherd, Tasha Shray, Harold 144 Shumaker, Karen 81, 109, Siler, Shelly Simmons, Nita 7, 60 Simms, Lottie 164 Sims, john Skidmore, Sarah 164 Slavings, Keith 182 Smith, Brian 182, 183 Smith, Chris 139, 144 Smith, Demetrius 182 Smith, Desmond 164 Smith, Eirc 154 Smith, Gary Smith, Herman 182 Smith, jacque 21, 36, 164 Smith, Karen 182 Smith, Keith 182 Smith, Lakeith 182 Smith, Lavonda Smith, Linda 164 Smith, Natasha 164 Smith, Robert 164 Smith, Romonda Smith, Ronald Smith, Steven 164 Smith, Tonja 79, 167 Smith, Tracie 31, 37, 144 Snead, Christy 182 Somers, Donovan 144 Spann, Kevin 164 Sparks, Eric 164 Spears, Renee 182 Sprague, Scott 16, 182 Springer, Angela 145 Squires, julie 145 St. Clair, Susan 53, 57, 164 Stallings, Carla 164 Standridge, Scott 164 Steele, Bryant 145 Stelivan, Kathy 182 Stelivan, Larry Stewart, Shawn 182 Stigall, Cynthia 182 Stigall, Derrick 182 Stigall, Ronald Stoops, Samantha Stovall, Shelly 11, 162, 164 Stripling, Tina 145 Styers, Raymond 182 Styers, Stephanie 165 Suggs, Randy 165 Sullivan, Kim 20, 66, 182 Summerville, Todd 182 Swafford, Erik 131, 145 Swaims, Kevin 145 Talley, Pam 165 Tankersley, Stephen Taskey, Randy Taylor, jeff 165 Taylor, joe 165 Taylor, Mysie Tazelar, Tammy 182 Teeples, Maxie Tenpenny, jerome 132, 145 Tenpenny, Tanya 182 Tenpenny, Yolonda 165 Thigpen, Bridget 145 Thomas, Albert 58, 182 Thomas, Alfred 106 Thomas, Beth 145 Thomas, Elizabeth Thomas, Kristi 145 Thomas, Leon Thomas, Robert 146 Thomas, Sherri 182 Thomas, Stephanie 182 Thomas, Victor 182 Thompson, Elandria 182 Thompson, Frank Thompson, Gary Thompson, Larry 146 Thompson, Milton 165 Thompson, Tracy 132, 146 Tillar, Michelle 146 Tillman, Erica 182 Tillman, Kevin 182 Tolefree, jenel 146 Tolefree, Kelly 17, 146, 147, 237 Townsend, Rodney 146 Trexler, Pamela Trice, Emma Turnage, Steve 165 Turnage, Tim 146 Tyler, Tommie Tyler, Traci 165 Ullrich, Mayra 146 Underwood Angela 146 Underwood, Susan 182 Unger, Kim 165 Urban, Farn 57, 147 Ussery, Robin 147 VanHoose, Philip 147 Vanness, joey 182 Vannoy, Vance 165 Vault, joel 165 Vines, Danny 182 Index 243 Wadley, Tim 5, 99 Wagner, joseph 83, 147 Wagner, Traci 56, 165 Waid, Billy 41,182, 183 Waleszonia, Kelly 147 Walker, Walker, Walker, Walker, Walker, Wallace Catrice 31, 165 Deryl 147 Kristi 75, 147, 195 Misty 185 Tommy 165 Ronnie 72 147 Walls, Sean 185 I rdgf ZX. Ward, Kevin 166 l 2 4 Warren, Angela 185 Washington, Dante 166 Washington, Uyless Wasson, Susan Watkins, Ronald 185 Watkins, Tiffany 185 Watson, Cleveland Watson, Derek 148 Watson, Larry 166 Watson, Stacy 185 Watson, Tonya 166 899508 Watts, Stacey 185 Wayson, Kelly 185 Weaver, joann 185 Webb, Carol 148 Webb, Fifi 166 Weeks, Roger Weideman, Bruce 55 Welch, jason 27, 73, 147, 148 Wesley, Shawn Wheeler, Keith 80, 136 Wheeler, Robert Whiotworth, Mark White, Antoinette 185 White, Brian 185 White, Elizabeth 144 White, julian 148 White, Roslyn 166 Whitfield, Tracy 166 Whitworth, Mark 166 Wiggs, Carolyn 185 Wilbern, Stephanie 132, 148 Wilkerson, Aaron 63, 147, 185 Wilkerson, Erik 40 Williams, Brenda 185 Williams, Bridgette 185 Williams, Caren 166 Williams, Chester 185 Williams, Chris 185 Williams, Dale 166 Williams, Derrick 149 Williams, Desean 167 Williams, Georgia Williams, Glynn Williams, Kaiyam 167 Williams, Kim 7, 167 Williams, Kimberly Williams, Latunya 185 Williams , Lavette 149 Williams, Lee Williams, Lisa 149 Williams, Mark 185 Williams, Michael Williams, Pamela 185 Williams Williams Williams Williams , Phyllis , Robert , Steve 185 Steven Wllliamsj Wayne Wilson, Wilson, Wilson, Wilson, Wilson, Derrick 185 Felecia Kevin 185 Norman 185 Steve 185 244 Index Wilson, Steven 32, 33, 149, 150 Wine, Tammy 149 Winston, Eric Winston, LaSonya 54, 63, 167 Withers, Chris 167 Withers, Shalonda Wood, Rhonda Woods, john 149 Woods, Marcy 79, 167 Woods, Stacy 185 Woodward, Tommy 150 Workman, Tony 167 Works, Felecia 185 Wright, Carla 167 Wright, Chris 185 Yancey, Karla 123, 150 Yancey, Kimberly 150 Yarberry, DeeAnn 150 Yarberry, Elizabeth Yarberry, Melissa 167 Young, james Youngblood, Terri 185 Zeigler, Kelly 167 Science Club - Row 1: Dexter Bunting, Felecia Bunting, Monica johnson, Gob- rielle Fair. Row 2: Tracey Smith, Ronnie Wallace, Terrence Cobbs, Shendanna Boykin, jackie Smith. Row 3: Tim johnson, Cheryl Lancaster, Derrick Watson. Student Council - Row 1: Mrs. Shoptaw, Gwen Moncrief, Lynette Linsy, Gob- rielle Fair. Row 2: Leah Pennington, Monica johnson, Felecia Bunting, jill Gough, Leann Adams, Laura Miller. Row 3: Chris Maloch, Neal Harwell, Aaron Glass, Donovan Somers, Rochelle Abernathy, Sheree Nicks. Row 4: james King, Kim Ferrell, Kelly Tolefree, jenel Tolefree, Lang Kirshberger, Dean Lewis, jackie Smith. Row 5: Shawn Davis, Andrea Porter, Ken Wilson, Debra johnson, Enrica Randall, Beatrice Hansberry, Levetra Williams. Row 6: Tiffany McClendon, Tony Francis, Netra Rosby, Andrea Rainey. TAG - Row 1: Erik Swatford, Caroline Breashears, Mrs. Whitfield, Kim Williams, Colette Miller. Row 2: Neal McElroy, Tracy Whitfield, Kristi Kyzer, jennifer jones, Karen Shumaker, Lisa Berry. Row 3: Kevin Coker, Rusty Pifer, Mitch Gates, Erica Logan, David Hartsell, Suvikki Honkkila. Row 4: Lang Kirshberger, Keith Wheeler, Larry Thompson, David Godfrey, Kriston Milligan, Keith Couch. Row 5: Steven Kirshberger, Treva Peyton, Michael Cole. yiiv 5- g ' . at r ii ' v -H I V an A W 7 F f Iii flf l it ' ... . I V YI I lv K , A I . Yearbook Slaff - Row 1: Holly Bramel, Lisa Berry, Row 2: Harold Shray, Nita Sim- mons, Mike Horton, Chad Pifer, Erik Swafford, Cindy Hope, Brian Linn. Row 3: Felecia Bunting, Keith Wheeler, Melody Case, Colette Miller, Kim Ferrell, Ro- salyn Goston, Laura Miller. Vocational Clubs of America W.. tang ... i i l I P , Colophon The theme of the 1988 Comet is Piecing it Togeth- er. Four hundred and twenty I five books were printed by Walsworth Publishing in Mar- celine Missouri and sold at costs of S525 and S27 Dave Murray was our very patient representative DavisfPack rapher The Comet has 248 pages and is printed on 8014? enamel gloss There is one signature of special stock Adobe tan and onesignature offour col or photography The body copy is 12 point Optima and captions are in 8 point type D vision pages are in 14 point Headlines are set in 36 42 48 54 60 and 72 point in various typefaces. ' Sub headlines are in 18 and 24 point. Tool lines are used in two .f ... Cindy Hope .1 11:51 .W .,., .fs Erik Swafford dresses for the occasion while he works on top ten percent pic- tures during the last deadline. The late hour must have affected him! Hope Veronica LeBlanc takes time between classes to touch up her make-up in the girls' restroom. Crowds flocked to the restroom between classes. point and four point and black screens are used in 2006 and 3O0fo. The cover is an original by Tracy Whitfield in forest green and sunflower gold with a lami- nated finish. Staff Editor: Lisa Berry Co-editor: Holly Bramel Bus. Mgr.: Harold Shray Ads Editor: Nita Simmons Org. Editor: Chad Pifer Photo Editors: Cindy Hope and Brian Linn People Editor: Erik Swafford. Sports Editor: Mike Horton. Staff: Felicia Bunting, Melody Case, Kim Ferrell, Rosalyn Goston, Colette Miller, Laura Miller, and Keith Wheeler. Artists: Treva Peyton and Tracy Whitfield. Support Staff: Karen Shumaker. Advisor: Mrs. Karen Lowery The Comet staff would like to extend a special thanks to . .. ... Tracy Whitfield for design- ing the yearbook cover and staff sweatshirt. ...Treva Peyton for last minute artwork. ... Coach Runyan for all his help on the index. Mr. Barnes for his special support of our efforts. . . . Mrs. Gresham for helping us keep our finances organized. . . . Ms. Ryder-Eckert for our fi- nal deadline feast! . . . Mrs. Miller for help with all those lists. ... Mrs. Harton and Mrs. McClungfor always being help- ful. . . . Mrs. Henderson for the use of her entire roll of packing tape. ... all our teachers for their flexibility during deadlines. ...Karen Shumaker for typing, proofing, cropping, pasting, and being Lisa's moral support. . . . Mrs. Lowery for her eternal optimism and support. . . . Mrs. Lowery's classes for tol- erating our interruptions. . . . Kristi Kyzer for her news- letter graphics. ...the art department for de- signing our stationery. ...Ken Berry for the confetti and the copy sheets. I I I . l ' - i was the professional photog I , . I I I I I Colophon 245 Pieced Together lditor Some people thought this year would never come. Others thought it would never end. Sorting through a world of changes created a new outlook at Mills, and we made known our place in the big picture of the district. After eighteen years of tradition and status quo, Mills slowly accepted change and worked to develop a more positive image, both within the school and in the community. Through the trial and error method, I think the administration helped us all with the changes and helped us to remember who we are - Mills High, said Brian Linn. Day after day, events came together to form a full year. Hard work, patience, and communication were the glue that held the pieces in place. 246 Closing ,A1 '- Brian Linn Could it be that these students are giving childhood one last look? Par- enting students fulfill as assignment by pretending to teach young chil- dren. I Holly Bramel and Mike Horton say goodbye to a good friend. This year was pieced together by moments of friendship. Closing 247 Rueah Hilton views the Basketball Homecoming from a somewhat privi- leged position. This year was pieced together by many such moments. 248 Closing Q-f-AUM? Mrs , ming, WQKK F06 Mme. 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