The main goal of the Wildcat was to be informative and enjoyable, according to editor Judy Joyner. The staff of fifteen members published a paper every six weeks, The informative side of the Wildcat focused on reporting club and class activities, sports and CTR'S (that's chorus trip romances for you uninformed). The editorial page was another important aspect. Joyner said, "There is more to a paper than just a few articles. I think we should give each individual person a chance to voice their opinion and feelings toward anything." "Dear Arby" provided an opportunity for seniors to express serious problems for a ludicrous reply, in the fashion of "Dear Abby." Joyner expressed appreciation to the staff. "I feel that the staff gave all they could to sup1. FBLA. Front row: Smith, Cilly, D. Ballinger, Shirley, Campbell, Pryor, Bailey. Second row: Pillman, Gould, Higginbotham, Loflin, Breshears, Hansen, Lankford, Alexander Groover·sponsor. Back row: Britton: Kock, White, S. Ballinger, Barden, Picker, Rowan, Henderson. Finley, Story, Howell, Franklin, Gibson. 2. IS IT Julia Childs? No, it's Donna Warren as she practices a recipe learned in F.H.A. 3. "SMILE, you're on candid camera!" calls Stan Gibson, Wildcat and Petit Jean photographer, as he snaps the shutter between classes. 4. F.H.A. Front row: Bridges, Priest, Reely, Lester, Hansen, .Higginbotham, Britton, port and improve the Wildcat. We also had a lot of help from our advisor Mr. McCoy," The Petit Jean staff numbered eighteen at the beginning of the new school year. However, as ambition slacked off, lack of participa' tion of the staff prevented the Academy from completely meeting their proposed deadlines of the first semester. But early in the second semester determination, all-nighters, and better participation of the staff brought in more pages to allow an overworked editor and assistant editor a needed rest. Then, section by section, the Academy pages fell into place and thoughts turned to the dedication ceremonies. Looking back over the year of sleepless nights, stubborn layouts, and eye strain Melody Beck commented, "It was an experience I'll never forget!" .. Bailey, Hendon, Diles, Stanley, Pillman, Beck. Second row: Barrett, Breshears, Smith, Robertson, Pryor, Smith, Cox, Hale, Segraves, Powell, Simpson, Kreh. Back row: White, Joyner, Curtis-sponsor, Moon, Jewell, lsom, _ Fisher, Corbin, Howard, Bendickson. 5. WILDCA T STAFF. While, Hansen, Kelly, Joyner·Editor, Underwood, Loflin, Howard. 6. PETIT JEAN STAFF. Front row: Kelly·Assistant Editor. Beck·Editor. Second row: Allert' Campbell, Gibson, Howard, Underwood. Third row: Hansen, Fisher, Gardner, Jackson, Bailey. Back row: Jewell. Citty, Breashears, Foster, Spurlock. Bridges. Organizations - 325
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