FORMER HALL HIGH SCHOOL WARRIORS

have created our very own tribe

to support our alma mater, which

celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. The

Hall High Alumni Association, known as The

Tribe, was established to raise public aware­

ness and advocate for students and faculty.

The Tribe was formed in 2015 to teach the community that Hall High is going strong and worthy of community pride. Weare spreading the word about allofthegood things happenlngatHallandworkingwithadeep-seededbeliefthat every student deserves the opportunity to learn In a school thatissafe,excitingandonethatpreparesthemforthefuture.

After a year of volunteer and financial support of both student and teacher activities and needs. The Tribe Is focusing our efforts on creating enhanced learning opportunrttes ano enriched student experiences in the areas of arts and music. health 01nd fitness, and student activities.

The "$60 for 60" campaign has been launched to help The Tribe grow our funding to create and supplement programs and activities that directly benefit Hall High students and teachers. A long-term goal of this campaign is to establish endowed scholarships for deserving students. We ask you to give from your heart and make a contribution today.

MAKINC HALL UNIOUE Hall High School opened in 1957, a year before the

infamous "lost Year" during which Uttle Rock School District high schools were dosed as a result of the integra­lion crisis at Central High School. It was reopened after the 1953-59 school year.

Hall High remains one of only three Arkansas public schools admitted to the National Cum laude Society. Thirteen Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered with plans to implement concurrent courses beginning in the next school year. Hall was one of few schools statewide to implement an AP computer science principles course.

Renowned graduates include Bruce Undsey (adviser to President Clinton), David Au bum (Pulitzer Prizewinning play­wright for "Proof1. E. Lynn Harris (best-selling author), Jean Knaack(executlvedirectorRoadRunnersCiubofAmerica)and RkhardThalheimer(founderandformerCEOofSharperlrnage).

Hall was the first high school to receive the Arkansas 21st Century Community learning Center Grant in 2002. As a side note, the 21st CCLC logo was designed by a Hall student The grant provides funding for out-of-school educational expen­

ences for students and their families in the Hall community.

COODTHINCS HAPPENINC AT HALL In recent years. when Haft High has been publicly mentioned

it might be because of a fight that occurred on campus or the low academic scores of the school The public typically dctesn't hear about the art student who created a piece of art for an orphaned child overseas or the once-struggling ESl students who were accepted to the state's prestigious Governor's School. These success stories are happening all of the time at Hall. And it's largely because of the following programs and the instructors behind them who believe In every student's potential and worth.

SERVINC: NON·NATIVE ENC:LISH SPEAKING STU E 5 \ A fhen Hall became the Carolyn Newbern Newcomer Center V V ofthelittleRockSchool District In 1998,ltgavenon-English

speaking high school students the option to attend the school. English-as-a-Second-Language program successfully helps acdimate newcomers to American culture and teach English to dozens of students each year. These students as well as foreign exchange students help comprise Hall's multicultural population andcontnbutetothedevelopmentforallstudentsoftheacademk and social skills needed in today's global community.

Theprogramnowincludesmorethan300studentswhospeak more than IOdifferentlanguages:Parents,studentsandteachers haveconsistentlydtedthenewcomercenterasbeingessentialto thesuccessofstudentswhowouldotherwisebeleftfarbehind;said Elizabeth McAlpine, ESL teacher and Tribe liaison to the school.

c N f!NI band director Cody Jernigan grf!NI the band In the fall

from 25 to40and led them In performing at all home football gamesandoneawaygameatMcCiellanHighSchooi.Theprevious year, only the drum line performed at the games.

The Thea Foundation has been helping the band by offering to supply it with instruments to start an OI'Chestra. 'This will be a wonderful opportunity for the students of Hall; Jernigan said

Liz Sendejo, dass of 2006 and vice president or The Tribe, has a vested interest in the band as a former member. She and other former band members readily came together to help Jernigan rebuild the Warrior Band. ·cocty has made huge difference with the Warrior Band, not only musically, but also in the lives of these kids. I appredate his willingness to work with alums too. It's been great to be involved again and watch the current Warrior Band bond and become a family like we weJe."

GOING BEYOND TYPICAL ACADEMICS Hall High students are getting their Microsoft Office Specialist

(MOSlcertificationsundertheleadershlpofBemestineRhodes. •As a career tech teacher. I know the Importance of preparing

my students for college, career and the world or work: she said. The students took the exams after going through the state's

Career and Technical Education program!! am very proud to say that we have ninth-12th-grade students who have received their certifications. Currently, we are still using SAM (Skills Assessment Management) training and are antidpaling more certifications In the future~

Preparing students for college Is high priority at Hall. AVID (Advancement Via lnd1vldual Determination) is a college prep program for students who are traditionally underserved In four· year colleges and universitJes. To date. Tracy Morgan, Hall High AVID coordinator, sa1d that Hall has graduated 102 AVID seniors.

'These students have produced threevaled'ldorians, two sal uta· torians,sevencumlaudegraduatesand33UttleRockscholars.We have had a 2013and a 201 S AVID Foundation Scholarship winner. a 2016 Dell Scholar, and a 2016GatesM111ennium Scholar. In total, AVID students have been offered over S7, 905,000 in scholarships."

City Year little Rock has a team of eight AmeriCorps members worlclngln Hall. City Year was launched here in 2004 to help

students and schools succeed The focus is one-on-one Interven­tions with ninth-graders, but the organization also provides whole school Initiatives and activities to benefit all Hall students.

The partnership was established last spring with members or thefiftyfortheFuture.UttleRockRegionaiChamber,Gen.Wesley Clark (a Hall graduate) and little Rock School District

Cor;ps memberswori<with stUdents who are considered behind or"off-tJacX:"Currently. members are hosting interventions fur l SO

ninth-grade students, focusing on math and literacy. •Our approach isuniqueln that weare not onlywori<ingwlth

students who are struggling with grades, but with students on theirbehaviorandattendance,•saidcoordinatorRebeccaSmithson.

TUtoringbeganatHalllnJanuary20l6wlthjustaff!Nivolunteers I from Trinity United Methodist Church and has grown to more

thanadozenpeopletodayfromTrinity,TheTnbeandthecommunity. Tutors have an opportunity to build an enduring bond with a

student while truly impacting their academic achievement and social development. Tutors contribute two dass periods each week.Somepullstudentsfromclassestohelpthemtmprovetheir reading and vocabulary skills, while some do In-class tutoring for social studies and math. All Mars complete Volunteers in Public Schools Instructional training and undergo a mandatory criminal background check.

Repetition and practice matter In core subjects like math and reading. which improves performance and confidence. Tutors can helpstudentsonapaththatcanleadtofundamentallifechanges.

Mentoringcanbeequallyimportantastutoring.Mentorsvisit once a week with the purpose of serving and encouraging both students and staff. Aside from Moring, mentors may help in a dasSToom, visit band/sports practices, assist in the cafeteria and help in any number of daily initiatives at school.

"Mentoring at Hall High School is an experience of great satisfaction and commitment to serve; said mentor Randy Parker. "We need you." Contact Parker at (SOl) 944-3765 or Johnny May at (SOl) 350-0057 to get involved.

v:sit hallhlghalumni.org to join the Alumni Association. We need your support. and by joining we can continue to share Hall success stories with our alumni. While on the website, enjoy more stories of note, such as one recounting Hairs first

football season in 1957 and another about the once-popular Turkey Day games between Han and Central. All are invited to join TheTribe,students and staffand•Come Home to Hall" on Friday, Feb. 3, for an open house reception. The event will take place from 5 to 6 p.m. before Hall's homecoming basketball game. Everyone Is encouraged to stay for the game.

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JIM GUY TUCKER Jim Guy Tucker, class of 1961, was goverrKN of Atkansos from 1992·96. Afttr Hall, he went on to Harvard University and earned a law degree from the Unfvmlty of Arkansas. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and was a civilian correspondentinSouth VIftnamln196Sand'67.Hewaselected lieutenantgovernorin 1990andbecameactlnggovemorin'91 when then-Gov. Bill Clinton began his preshkntial campaign. TuckMisnowaninvestmentconsultantwffhWittG/oba/Portnets.

What was your favori te class during your time at Ha/17 'Debate. I enjoyed learning the importan<e of working with other students to debate an issue proposition, the articulation of the pros and cons of that issue with citations of credible sources, and regional and national competition.

Favorite extracu"lcular actlvttyl ' Both football and Key Club International. I played left tackle and linebacker and served as vice president of Key Club, which included travel and speeches in multiple states.leaming to work asateammemberinfootballandinKeyCiubandmeetingyoung leaders nationwide was a unique experience."

Which teocher left a lasting Impression? 'Marguerite Metcalf. our debate teacher.'

What were your initial plans after high school? 'Going to college and joining the U.S. Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Corp."

How did your time at Hall help prepare you ftN thoH p/Dnsl 'My teachers and fellow students helped me understand the importan<e ofeduca· tion, friendships and competition:

WESLEY CLARK A 196lgraduate, formtrGen. WtslqCiark retired from the mllitoty in 2000. During hls38 yeors of service In the U.S. Army, he raH to the rank offour·stargeneral as NATO's supreme allied commandtr in Europe. For a short time, from fa/12003 to February 2004, he campaigned as a Democratic candidate for President. Clark graduated frst In his class at West Point and completed tkgrHS In philosophy, palitla and economics at Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. He now Is CEO of

Wesley K. Clark & Associates UC.. an International consulting fnn based In Uttle Rode.

What was your favorite class during your time at Halll 'Calculus. 1 had a great bunch of friends and students in that class. The teacher really gave us the freedom to learn on our own, and we did.'

Favorite extracu"lcular activity? 'Going to the football games to be with friends:

A teacher who left a lasting Impression on you? 'Mrs. Metcalfin speech: she was smart and tough and taught us the right things. Thanks to her, I went on to college and further participated in debate."

How did your time at Half help prepare you for llfel "The wonderful people and wonderful students gave me a standard of academic excellence, character and friendship that I've carried with me my entire life:

CAPIPECK Owner of the beloved Uttle Rode restourant

1Wo'J, Cap/ hclc, a 1971 graduate, Is a proud supporter of her alma

mater, whlch5Msoyshelped pt'fJJ(ftlterlorlhe-­

.isfoda)thHowmbe; sfwwaswndtooffb as city director for Ward 4. Peck has been giving bade to the community fwd«udesthraugh charltobleand~

munltyevenls.

Whatwas,.aur~

class during your time atHa/11

•Spanish because, along with learning a second language, we

learned about the culture of Spanish· speaking countries. The skills I learned in Spanish class taught me to be a good listener as well. You really hone your listening skills when learning a new language:

Favorite extracurricular actlvltyl 'Participating in several of the clubs and after-school activities, including the Hall Harlequin Players, which included acting In several student productions, and the Spanish Club and Y·Teens, wherelreallybecamecommittedtogivingbacktothecommunlty.'

Which teocher left a lasting Impression on you? 'Senora Riddick. Not only did she teach my favorite class. but she also made arrangements for me to live with a family In Coahuila, Mexico, when I was 16 years old to participate in a summer study· program atla Escuela Normal, a place where she had also studied 1 was excelling In Spanish, and she was looking for ways to chal· lenge me and expand my learning opportunities. She was such a positive and caring teacher. I will never forget Mrs. Riddick.'

What were your lnltlaf plans after high schooll •My initial plans after high school were to attend college and continue my study of Spanish and other romance languages:

How did your time at Hall help prepare you for thoH plansl ' My time at Hall really prepared me for the woman I am today. I developed leadership and teamwork skills, which 1 have used over the years serving on different boards and commissions. I learned how to be an effective communicator and listener in speech and debate class, and 1 learned how gratifying and rewarding It Is to give back to others."

SIDNEY MONCRIEF Sidney Moncrief, a 1975 gradiHite, Is a fve·time NBAA/1-Star, fiw.timt member of the NBA All-Defensive teom, a two-time NBA 06enslvt Player of the Yeor and an NBA All-Pro. He lives In Dallas, where he Is o people development consultant wfth his buslrtess.MCIIICMfOnt Teom. He is a forrMr NCAA Division I headcoach(ULAR}andNBAasslstantcoach(Ool/asMaverldu, Gokhn State Warriors;, Mllwaulcft Budcs}.

What was your favorite doss at Hall1 •1 didn't really have a favorite class, but my favorite thing about the school was its visual appeal. It has a very unique setting. I liked how the buildings were separate and the square shaped hallway led you to the main building.•

Favorite extracurricular activity? •Beyond basketball I didn't have much time to do anything else. By the time I was a junior, 1 developed a love of reading and enjoyed reading in the library:'

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Which ttocMr Mft o lostfng lmpnsslon on you7 Whot -s yo~~r fcrvorlte doss during yo~~r time at Ho/17 ·coach Oliver Elders, my basketball coach, set a very high standard. He wanted us to be gentlemen and respect people and we learned to play hard as a team. Sharon Ball got me on track in biology and Principal Faulk kept the environment calm and disciplined."

'I loved my Ai' English class. It's where I fell in love w1th reading classic literature. Both Mrs. Madison and Mrs. MciGnnondid a greatjobofmaking the material relatable. At Hall High School I found out Henrik Ibsen's 'A Dolls House' was simply the story of women and our place in society. It's still one of my favorites. Every once in awhile I'll read it again and each time I find something new.·

What were your initio/ plans ofter high schoo/1 "'went to the University of Central Arkansas on a basketball scholarship with aspirations of becoming a coach. My coaches Inspired me so much." FGvorltt utrocu"fculor octlvityl

How did your time at Hoi/ help pnpare you far thou phJns7 'Basketball S.Sketball and more basketball. Along with fellow classmates DeeDee Brown, Daisha Reed and Shaneika Lew1s, as seniors in 1997, we 'I'm a child oflntegration In little Rock Public Schools,

which taught me how to adjust and relate to people of different races. I learned how to develop relation· ships and friendships and how to negotiate conflicts. It helped prepare me to be more accepting of others and not be intimidated by people different from me. I also learned the Importance of looking at people for how they are and not how they look. Hall helped shape my ability to do well after high school and certainly after college.•

DIONNE JACKSON Dionne (S.nnett) Jockson. o 7992 graduate, Is vice presldent for Diversity and Inclusion ond chl.t diver­sity officer ond ossoc/ote professor of educotlon at HendrbcCollegelnC--,.Aftttcollegeat~

she eomed o doctorate In educotlon from Boy/or Unlwrslty. Htt reseordt focus Is the recruitment lind retention of science teochtts - o subject for which she developed o passion during hff time at Hoi/.

Whot-yourhlvoritedossdurlng yourtimeatHoU7 'Zero-hour physics was my favorite class because you had to be pretty motivated as a student to take a course before school each day. To this day, 1t was one ofthe best learning communities I have experienced.'

Nworite extrocurrlculor oct/v/ty7 'Students for Cultural Awareness was one of the clubs I enjoyed most. It prov1ded an opportunity for students to unite fort he common cause of promoting understanding of cultural diversity."

Which teacher left o /ost/ng Impression on you7 'All of my science teachers. They were a phenomenal group of educators. They developed my Interest In science to the point that I decided to major In biology at Hendrix."

What were your Initial pions after high schoo/1 'Since I loved being a Warrior so much, my plan was to become a Hendrix College Warrior and major in biology with a pre-med emphasis.·

ERICA BRASWELL OISSof2016.-....lrld current Baylor Unlftrsity

student&iaillnswell­a 2016Del Schollrlrldllso received thel016 Cdtes Millennium Scholarship. The Gates Millennium Scholarship pays 100'11.

of the student's finand.l needs Including tuition andfMs, room and boanl, books, and livingexpenMS through CIOiotpletiw 1 ofthelr highlreduaotionalltheWIIt through doctorate level. This scholarship not only pays for an undergradulte degree, but can also be renewed for a graduate degree In specific fields.

beat BentonvHic to win the very first girls basketball championship at Hall. People always showed up early to watch the girls' games. We had the support of the entire school and the community.•

Which teocher left o lasting Impression on you 7 'Hands down, my chemistry teacher, Dr. Meadows. Aside from being brilliant. she cared so much about her students. I'll be honest, I barely passed her course, but not because of her, because of me. She was amazing. Dr. Meadows had a verv unique way of making you feel like you could conquer the world. She didn't bother you much, just waited for the perfect time to drop nuggets of wisdom that you simply couldn't ignore.'

What were your initial plans oftrr high schooll 'College.'

How did your time at Hall help prepare you for those plons7 'Although my AP courses certainly helped prepare me for college, Hall also prepared me socially. We had studentsfromallwalksoflofe.Theyhelpedmeexpand my mind and to see the world outside of my neighbor· hood. When I got to the University of Arkansas, I was comfortable In any circle and had a healthy respect for all walks of life.'

CHEYA AMPTON Chtyonne Hampton, Hall High class of 2012, is now pursuing her master's degree or Notre Dome University. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with o Bochelor of Scltnct In HumGn & Organizational Development degree, Hampton moved to Indiana to work on hrr Moster of Science degree In management.

Whot wos your favorite doss or Holll ·1 really enjoyed English classes all four years.'

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How did your time at Hoi/ help prepore you for those p/onsl 'ByteachingmetheimportanceofhardworltandcOCipefiltion.Evenwhen I decided that the pre-med track was not for me, I maintaoned my plans of majoring in biology and instead became a lkensed science teacher. Due to Hall High, I was very prepared for the rigors and challenges of life in college and beyond.'

'I loved being a member of Key Club because I was able to learn from and work with great nonprofit organizations In Little Rock for different causes and meet a lot of other high school students across the state through volurteering.'

Which teochtt left o lostlng impression on you and howl "''ve had several teachers who have left a lasting impression on me. but my counselor, Ms. Boyle, was someone who helped guide me throughout my four years at Hall. My tenth-grade English teacher, Ms. ArtiS, was someone who really encouraged me in the classroom and pushed me to be better academically. Also, my calculus teacher, Ms. Hudson, and history teacher, Dr. Rush, were very influential to me and I learned a lot in their classes as well. I think all of the teachers at Hall were great because they were able to relate to, understand, and help students succeed.•

CELIA ANDERSON BosketbollstorondS4tnlorCiossPmldentCelioAndersongrodiHitedin 1997.ShelsdlrectorofnGtlonoloccountsfortheUttleRockConventlon & VIsitors Bureau and Is o noted outhor and publk speoker. A former LDdy Razorbodu bGsketbo/1 ployer, Anderson o/so ployed professloncllly In Greece kfore going to work for New York Times kstselling author, the/ote E. Lynn Horrls.ln 20 7 7, she sot on a pone I at the Congress/onGI BlockCoucusond-lnducted Into the Multi EthnkSports HollofFome.

How did your time ot Hall help you prepare for /He after high schoo/7 'At Hall, one of the main things I learned was how to manage my time In order to balance academics and extracurricular activities. This • is a skill that is needed, not only In college, but as a young adult.• -