Northfield High School - Shield Yearbook (Wabash, IN)

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GRADUATION PRACTICE Seniors reported to the old gym at 8:30 on Friday, May 20, 1983, for graduation practice. Some were still recovering from the senior trip the day before. Practice went smoothly and everyone felt ready for Saturday night. For some, emotions ran high as they realized that they were nearing both an ending and a beginning. DREAMS RRETHE FUTUR OF- TDMORRDH AT LAST WE WERE PREPARED FOR . . Graduation Practice 23

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' WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY? 99 On April 21, 22 and 23 WHOSE LIFE IS IT ANYWAY was present- ed by the Drama department. It was the most difficult drama ever to be presented by the NHS drama team. It involved the life of Ken Harrison (Dave Mason) who wanted to die be- cause of a tragic auto accident that lift him paralyzed from the neck down. Clare Scott (Jenny Mason) and Michael Emerson (Mike Baber) were the doctors who took care of Ken. Sister Anderson (Melissa De- Board) and Nurse Sadler (Jenny Kramer) watched over the patient. John (Chris Lyons) was the orderly who kept Ken ' s spirits up. The panel of judicial representatives (Faye En- gelman, Tim Keffaber, Rick Alex- ander) decided upon the fate of Ken. Susan Bull played the judge who made the difficult final decision. The psychiatrists were played by Karen Ringel and Rob Smith. The play ended, but the question remained to be answered . . . Whose life is it anyway? YOU DECIDE Right: Dr. Emerson (Mike Baber) gave Ken Harrison (Dave Mason) a sedative that he re- fused to take. Nurse Sadler (Jenny Kramer) brought in the tea Sister Anderson (Me- Dr. Scott (Jenny Mason) watched as John (Chris Lyons) tapped out a i lissa DeBoard) asked for while Dr. Scott (Jenny Mason) reflected on tune on Ken (Dave Mason). Ken ' s situation. I The final hearing was held in Ken ' s room. Present were (L to R) Mrs. Eden (Faye Engelman), Dr. Scott (Jenny Mason), Ken (Dave Mason), Dr. Barr (Rob Smith), Judge Millhouse (Susan Bull), Phillip Hill (Rick Alexander) and Mr. Kershaw (Tim Keffaber). 22 Spring Play Cast and crew were Row 1 : Rob Smith, Faye Engelman, Rick .Mex- ander. Dave Mason. Nancy Snavely. Row 2: Jenny Mason, Karen Rin- gel, Susan Bull. Row 3; Chris Neal, Mrs. Bickel, David Zinsmiester, Mike Baber, Dennis Wright, Chris Lyons, Melissa DeBoard, Jenny Kramer, Denise Warford. Row 4: Dan Flott, Tim Keffaber.

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GRADUATION The Class of 1983 met in the li- brary at 7:00 on May 21, 1983 to pre- pare for their final hour of high school. At 8:00 p.m. the class, dressed in blue caps and gowns, marched into the NHS gym. The band played Pomp and Circumstance and the Recessional. The A cappella choir sang two selections. Trisha Tyner gave the Invocation and Mandy Ogan gave the Benediction. Speakers were Brad Beals, Valedictorian; Denise Warford, Salutatorian; Mandy McCammack, Student Council President; and Harland Haupert. By request of the class, Principal Tom Miller handed out diplomas. ■ k BJy B 1 1 pH H a r M IL- J B 1 M l ip ' t Pv 1 i M W Wmm |g V. f.fO 24 Graduation