I -I n~ Family. Somehow the word captures the feeling of the whole year. At home our lives revolved around our families. and at school we were called by a greater Voice to be drawn closer together as a Christian family_ Struggles, tears, laughter, pain, victory, hope, and excitement all became a part of us as the year unfolded. Many new friends were made while many once-close friends lost touch along the way. For some, new spiritual heights were found and relished, but for some the Way become harder to follow and the Path harder to trod. As the year progressed, teachers and students grew to be friends - brothers and sisters - a closer unit than before. Wildcat spirit grew and thrived as did the spirit of the Lord. Seniors walked around in a happy·sad daze and were often heard saying in a reminiscent tone, "Remember when ... ?" and with excited anticipation, "I can't wait till ... !" The days turned into weeks, months and semesters - time seemed to slip through our hands as sand from the shore, and suddenly the year was over. All of the parties, ballgames, banquets, devotionals, good times and bad were gone. They were only memories left to echo softly throughout the years to come. Memories of friends, laughter, fun - family. It's so hard to capture all of the special moments, the special things said, and the toughts of special people in the year, but this year's Petit Jean staff hopes that this book will help re'paint those precious pictures in your mind and help you revive the vital ingredient for true happiness - those beautiful memories. ..- - Melody Beck, Academy Editor 1. SPARE time in class often finds Mr. McCoy picking up tidbits of information on current events from magazine articles and history books. 2. RECOLLECTIONS of summer fun bring smiles and the sound ofgiggles to Rosemary Smith, Ginger May, and Sandy Thomas. 3. LONG hours of hard work and concentration brings a delirious smile to Melody Beck's face as she stretches while talking to a section editor. 4. GOOD limes! One of the best limes remem· bered was the beginning of school and the mixer that started off the year, 5. HUGS and kisses also crown Lori Pryor as she reigns as Homecoming Queen 6. Autumn practice makes the Wildcats s:ough and tough for the competition that lies ahead in the football season. Epilogue·371
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