Northern Garrett High School - North Star Yearbook (Accident, MD)

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Selection of FFA Sweetheart was popular before girls became Ag. students. When held in the gym, the Jr.-Sr. Prom transformed a basketball court into a paradise. Crowning of the May King and Queen was once a very ex- travagant event. Often Agriculture and Home Ec. students cooperated in their learning experiences. Lasting Memories Numerous memories are formed while attending high school. Most remembered are usually ones of royalty and grandeur. Such events as the prom, and Autumn Glory have become traditions. Activities such as the senior party, the tea, the class trip and picnic were not enjoyed by the early classes. But the once popular sophomore dance, musicals, and Sadie Hawkins Day have ceased to exist. Still, students over the years have much in common. Most agree that the school years are the best of one's life--and they cling to those lasting memories. Vocational Opportunities Since the vocational shops ewer not built until 1965, vocational programs prior to that time were Vocational Agriculture, Business Education, and Home Economics. Through the years all three de- partments have expanded to meet the wider inter- ests of students. And beginning in 1965 the vo- cational program increased its scope to include Electronics, Auto Mechanics, and Building Trades. The classes used to be separated as to gender, but now males are becoming interested in Business and Home Economics, and females are enrolling in shop related courses. Programs which were once thought to be only for students who weren't aca- demic are gaining popularity for all. In 1966 a new shop and glass green- house were added to the agricul- ture facilities.

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Students would be deprived the convenience of a gymnasium until 1954. Born in 1966, wrestling becomes increasingly popular as the years unfold. Sports Many changes have taken placed during the past two and one-half decades of Northern's sports. The major events of the first year were soccer, basket- ball, and baseball. The second year the gymnasium was added to the school, and in 1955 soccer was wert : at | replaced by football. The infant of the sports de- i aap al | partment, wrestling, didn't debut until 1966. Al- | though girls had basketball teams in their separate high schools, the girls' basketball team was not : ' started here until 1973. Regardless of changes in . the program, there will always be that certain One of the two original sports, basketball celebrates its 25th breed of sports enthusiasts who will brave any weath- birthday. er in order to experience those few hours of friend- ly competition. Individual The things most remembered are probably not learned from text books. Relationships that each individual has with others determine his type of school year. Unnoticed moments, trust between pupil and teacher, or understand- ing a problem that took all night to solve, can make school rewarding. One can leave N.H.S. with pride and accomplishment, and memories of people he will never see again, feeling thankful he has had the chance to know them--or leave, feeling six years have been wasted, and nothing gained. For those who feel school does nothing for them--what have you done for the school? aa ae 4 No matter what the era, it's hard to say goodbye to those mi serable years. Memories of best friends are special. Built in 1966 the cafetorium made more dining space. During lunch time, many true personalities emerge. We'll remember the crazy times with our gang.

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A virtual wealth of knowledge awaits any student seeking it, in the Melvin Kesner Library. It was once against library rules for a boyfriend and girlfriend to sit together. Diplomas once stated whether a student graduated as Academic, Commercial Stenographic, General Business, Vocational Home Eco- nomics, Vocational Agriculture or General. Educational Opportunities Symbolic of the increased educational opportunities of the school is the fact that the library is twice the size it once was, and is still growing. For those seeking the education, there are so many programs of various interests throughout the school that no student could cover them adequately. From wider choice of electives to mini courses the student is given the opportunity to grasp the knowledge he truly wants. A graduate of 1955 says, Today students have a better opportunity, scholastically, than I did, if they'll use it. For the student who only wishes to learn enough to get by, perhaps the opportunities are limited. But for those who are willing to explore, the system offers hidden possibilities. Report Each nine weeks many a student spends hours figuring how he can make just one more point in order to gain one letter grade higher. The he holds his breath until report cards come, and either runs to his parents with the good news or hides till the parents shake the card from his pocket. Although this process is probably the same as that of 25 years ago, some related to reports have changed. The Honor Society was one form for recognition for high achievers who had a least a B average and were elected by the faculty. The Honor Roll of the 1950's consisted of straight A's on 50% of ones academic grades. The Honorable Mention Roll consisted of those who attained a B average. Today we have the Distinguished Honor Roll (straight A's), the Honor Roll (B average) and the new citizenship honor roll. The ultimate report is graduation, where a student discovers if he's learned enough to become a part of society. There will probably always be reports and always the question remains--does the grade reflect what is actually learned, or how well a student can outwit teachers, or what was already known before the course was taken. The final report--the final oppor- tunity to be with classmates.