National Honor Society

On July 8, 2016September 21, 2016 By besonstIn Student Organizations

nhs-group-web — Front row, from left: Perry Thomas (sponsor), Sharon Ammons, Sylvia Blyholder, Nina Rolloff (secretary), Helen Messner (treasurer), Hee-Young Kim, Nicky Gyles (president), Sue Stockton (vice-president), J.D. Hobbs, Mike Brooks, Melissa Upchurch, Jana Janzen. Second row: Liz Adam, Karan Carpenter, Betsy Stewart, Sandi Coffin, Laura Larr, Sheila Barbee, Nancy Stanberry, Lisa McConnell, Betsy Perkins, Bev Kreie, Susan Stephenson, Jody Tyson. Third row: Susan Herrington, Luanne Smart, Vicki Hileman, Debbie Adam, Diane Bell, Pat Bryan, Judy Goff, Pam Sills, Lisa Lashley, Terry Miller, Laura McKinnon, Donna Moore, Karen Jones. Fourth row: Sherman Smith, Alan Hepler, Steven Yancey, Dianne Cross, Teresa Fields, Teensy Kirby, Cathy Huff, John Horn, Soren Kraemer, Tom Coker, Kathy Bell, Janis Reed. Fifth row: Marc McGuire, Bob Storey, Gary Striegler, Jeff Ward, Brian Holt, Rick Turner, Don Carter, Greg Thoma, Daniel Wickliff, Cecile McKee, Linda Langham. Back row: Phyllis Kelly, Mark Springer, Bill Watkins, Jeff England, Samuel Steel, Theresa Smith, Dotty Neely, Terry Reed, Becky Riggs, Nathan McKinney, Robert Meyer.

One of the highest academic honors a student could receive was becoming a member of the National Honor Society.

The membership was composed of seniors with a maintained grade average of 3.25 or more. There were two elections in which the faculty voted on the eligibility of the candidates with each student judged on a one to five scale. Those receiving the highest rating were formally initiated.

The first group of seniors (pictured) were initiated in the spring of their junior year. Those initiated this fall were Sharon Ammons, Debbie Atto, Keith Banks, Robert Cate, Jody Tyson, Randall Hughes, Gail Davis, Anna Leichner, Brian McGreevy, Deanna Eden, Bob Storey, Melissa Upchurch, Jana Janzen, Cheryl Clinehens, Billie Bacha, Jerry Cox, Duane Dunn and David Evans.

NHS’s money making project for 1975-76 was the sale of candy canes at Christmas time. This project was headed by President Nicky Gyles. The other officers were Sue Stockton, vice-president; Helen Messner, treasurer; Nina Rolloff, secretary; and Hee-Young Kim, reporter-historian.

NHS members Sue Stockton and Judy Goff serve refreshments following fall initiation.

Bicentennial Youth Debaters

On July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 By besonstIn Debate Team, News Clips

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Representing Arkansas at the regional Bicentennial Youth Debates to be held April 8-10 at Truman Library in Independence, Mo. will be two Fayetteville High School seniors and two students at the University of Arkansas. Left to right are Aaron Karp and Jeff Hobbs of FHS and Candy Clark of Fayetteville and Jim Jones of Little Rock, students at the UA. They are holding trophies won by the UA Inter-collegiate Forensic team in recent tournaments. (Northwest Arkansas Times, 1976)

— Courtesy of Jeff Hobbs

Christmas

On July 2, 2016September 21, 2016 By besonstIn Yearbook Images

Carolers on the Fayetteville Square include Sheila Barbee, Joyce South, Nancy Guisinger, Cheryl McKnight, Lisa, Pat Bryan and Nancy Dodson. — The FHS Choir helped set the mood for the tree lighting ceremony on the Fayetteville Square. Carolers include Sheila Barbee, Joyce South, Nancy Guisinger, Jackie Ward, Cheryl McKnight, Lisa McConnell, Pat Bryan and Nancy Dodson.

Mistletoe and mood rings weren’t the only goodies in the 1975 Christmas stocking. Parties, presents, shopping, tree decorating and most of all the “impossible” white Christmas made the holiday one to remember.

christmas-santa-web — Scott Woelk is pleased that Santa Claus, Ned Parrett, can deliver his requests: “Now Santa that’s Lisa and Kathy and Terry and Susan and … .”

The Music Department caught the Christmas spirit early as the band and choirs spent the weeks after Thanksgiving rehearsing for their concerts. New additions to the A Capella concert were Christmas carols by soloists and a verse of “Silent Night” in Swedish by exchange student Lotta Rüdh.

NHS had an early case of Christmas spirit too. In early December, they began selling candy canes to raise money for their scholarship fund.

“We didn’t make as much as expected,” said president Nicky Gyles, “but we did pretty good.”

As classrooms took on a holiday look and plans for future parties were made, the anticipation built. Posters were put out early for the Christmas dance with the theme “Christmas in Germany.” With Jericho set to play, everything was ready early … almost. With only a week left to dance time, no chaperones were found. However, as the day crept closer and the possibility of cancellation threatened, they were located and the dance went on as planned.

Patty Horner and Karl Killian agreed that “the band was great and the dance was a big success.”

Christmas 1975. It was remembered by most students for special reasons — presents received or given, friends and family, snow and sledding. But whatever the reason, it was remembered.

— 1976 Amethyst

chistmas-dance-jericho-web — Jericho performs for the Christmas dancers and prancers.

Reunion Photo 1986

On June 28, 2016March 29, 2020 By besonstIn Earlier Reunions

The 1986 reunion was held at the old Elks Lodge on Zion Road. More than 100 alumni attended different events of the reunion.

Front row: Hal Poole, Steve Jones, Eddie LaClair, Mike Tribble, Gregg Parker, Steve Smith, Rick Witherspoon, Soren Kraemer, Gary Streigler, Dan Wickliff, Charlie Alison, Janet Sherman, Loree Treat, Paula Faires, Liz Reagan, ??

Second row: ??, Shelley Faddis, Liz Adam, Thyrsie Anderson, Linda Williams, Sue Stockton, Becky Riggs, ??, Barbara Kane, Linda Langham, Sylvia Blyholder, Kristi Corn, Phyllis Parham, Cathy Huff, Regina Strong, Nancy Dodson, Jackie Ward, ??

Third row: Tim Smith, ??, Bill Guirl, Jody Tyson, Billie Bacha, Lisa Beard, Deanna Edens, Susan Chism, Terry Miller, Karan Carpenter, ??, ??, Pam Meinecke, Pat Bryan, Cheryl Clinehens, Teensy Kirby, Teresa Garrison, Sherri Starr, Nancy Stanberry, Tammi Garrett, Linda Colwell, Amy Wilson, Brian Noland.

Fourth row: Steven Yancey, ??, Nina Rolloff, Judy Goff, Hugh Painter, Nathan McKinney, Stephen McGinnis, Brian Holt, Debbie, Drake, Jeff Ward, Rick Turner, Janice Fuller, Gail Davis, Vickie Talburt, Lisa Lashley, Karen Waite, Cathy McRee, ??, Kathy Peele, Ann Scarbrough, Suzie Jenkins.

Fifth row: Jeff Bailey, Dick Reese, Drew Phillips, ??, Gary Hall, Bill Watkins, ??, Jeff Hobbs, ??, ??, Mike Lyman, Phillip Brown, Kathy Trice, Jeff England, Anna Leichner, Betsy Stewart, Rachel Walters

If you recognize someone whom we have yet to identify, send a note to FayettevilleClassof76@gmail.com.

Pep Rallies

On June 12, 2016May 27, 2016 By besonstIn Yearbook Images

pep-rallies-cathy-mcree-web — During a pep rally skit Cathy McRee asks Lisa Lashley who’s going to win the game. Billy Harrison plays the horse, while Terry Miller and Susan Chism as Siamese twins look on.

pep-rallies-cindy-bowers-web — Cindy Bowers, ’76 dancing bulldog, performs to the music of the band during a pep rally.

pep-rallies-leslie-long-mike-garner-web — Leslie Long makes a monkey out of Mike Garner during the Russellville pep rally.

pep-rallies-bobby-waterson-web — Manager Bobby Waterson does a victory dance.

B-U-L-L-D-O-G-S! Let’s go Dogs! The cry rang out in each pep rally in 1976.

Pep rallies were not just a spontaneous gathering of people all shouting support for the Bulldogs. Behind each one were hours of careful preparation.

Cheerleaders not only practiced cheers and jumps, but also created skits to add a touch of comedy to the spirit. Meanwhile, the band rehearsed the Alma Mater and “The Horse.”

Peppers took part in hanging posters, and along with the cheerleaders, they got to the gym early to get things organized.

Finally, the student body entered with loud voices and clapping, and the gym began to roar with noise.

“The spirit seemed better than last year,” said junior Karen McCarty.

The Colors Day and Homecoming convocations were special pep rallies. Others featured special events such as the announcements of the winners of the Mr. Irresistible contest. It was won by Brooks Clower, senior; Calvin Tackett, junior; and Tyler Trumbo, sophomore.

Pep rallies were a spirit experience!

— 1976 Amethyst

Halloween Haunting

On June 11, 2016June 8, 2016 By besonstIn High School Pictures

halloween-dunking-pool-web — Steve Wagnon’s teeth chatter as he comes out of the Dunking Pool.

Scare Tactics

halloween-jail-web — Building Trades found a way to keep Stanley Buckley under control in the money-making Halloween jail.

“Come to the girls’ bathroom and get your palm read,” came the cry from the mysterious masked person.

The fortune telling booth, along with a dunking pool, a car bash, pop corn balls, a cake raffle and a sponge toss, helped set the mood for the annual West Campus Halloween Carnival.

Sponsored by the VICA chapters as a fund raising event, the carnival was held Oct. 31 from 12:45 to 3 p.m. The chapters planned to use the money for a trip to the state convention.

Meanwhile, James Mahan helped make Halloween mischief at East Campus as he chased students through the halls while wearing a monster mask.

Winding up the Halloween activity were parties given by church groups, Young Life and FHS students.

halloween-james-mahan-web — Some people have to prepare for Halloween but for James Mahan it comes natural.

halloween-masks-web — A couple of spooks take time out from their haunting to come to the football game.

Work Day

On June 10, 2016May 27, 2016 By besonstIn Yearbook Images

work-day-cathy-mcree-web — Cathy McRee paints book shelves in Mrs. White’s English classroom.

work-day-denise-smith-web — Denise Smith started out as messy as most kids ended up.

work-day-band-web — Band students work on their music shelves.

Work day provided students with a choice of going to school and getting paint and dirt all over them or staying in their warm beds and sleeping late.

Most of the approximately 215 students who did work arrived by noon. The largest crowd of the day gathered in the cafeteria at lunch for pizza paid for by the administration and Pepsi provided by Student Council.

“I’m always impressed with students that show their concern in such a positive way,” said Mrs. Sherry Price, Student Council sponsor.

Among the individual improvements was a fresh coat of blue paint in the accounting room. The band room was given a Bicentennial look, and the girls’ dressing room took on a brighter appearance as Mrs. Carol Brunner’s work team painted desks, trash cans, benches and the door.

The major clean up consisted of wiping away the cobwebs and grime that had accumulated since the last work day. But probably the biggest clean up of the day took place after all the workers got home and took a look at themselves.

Cheerleading Team

On June 8, 2016 By besonstIn Cheerleading

Front row, from left, Lisa Lashley, Susan Chism, Gail Davis; back row, Scharlene Combs, Terry Miller, Leslie Long, Marsha Melton and Cathy McRee.

Lunch Options

On June 8, 2016May 27, 2016 By besonstIn Yearbook Images

lunch-line-web — Students wait in line for lunch while Virginia McNair uses her teacher privileges to get an early start.

Eat, Drink and Be Wary

lunch-pam-sills-web — Lunch is an enjoyable break for Pam Sills, Cherie McGuire and Dennis Atto.

Whether you brownbagged it, skipped it, lunchroomed it or risked it and left, without lunch you couldn’t make it through the day. That’s the time you fed your face, did last minute assignments, found out what was on the English test or just talked with your friends.

In 1976 it was a real hassle to eat in the cafeteria. It took anywhere from five to eight minutes of waiting in line to get your food. Monday’s first period lunch and Wednesday’s third period lunch were especially crowded. Generally, most people liked the food. And while prices did not go up from the previous year, there were several new additions such as chef’s salad to the menu.

lunch-david-guisinger-web — David Guisinger takes a chance and puts his money into the candy machine.

For those who didn’t care to eat in the cafeteria, there were candy and coke machines scattered here and there. Some brownbaggers wouldn’t give up their bologna sandwiches for all the hamburgers in the world. And if you were not inclined to eat at all, there was always a spade tournament in the debate room or a dance in the student center. And if all else failed, you could always count how many times “Fame” was played on the jukebox.

—1976 Amethyst