Northrop High School - Bear Tracks Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Lost In The Feeling Of Victory In the pouring rain on a chilling Oc- tober night, wet but spirited fans bun- dled up as they watched the climatic game. Though half-time saw a Bruin lead of 21-0, the slaughter of the Snider Panthers wasn ' t over. The massacre raged on, finally ending with a breath- less run for a single touchdown by the Panthers. If that sounded strange, it ' s because it is a description of the 1977 Northrop Homecoming game, the last time Nor- throp won their homecoming. In reali- ty, it was not Snider, but the Bishop Luers Knights. The night was warm, clear, and dry. Only one major item stayed the same in both years — the winner. Northrop, after four years of loss, won their homecoming game 21-9. Just as in 1977, the fans came in spirit-filled crowds, adding an exciting end to an unusual week. The unusual week began with But- tons, Sweats, and Sunglasses Day. Many students participated because the apparel was easily found. Every kind fo button from Garfield to I Love Buns showed u p. Some even wore large size sunglasses to read the buttons better. Lick ' em activities were incorporated into the day as cheerleaders sold Toot- sie Pops three for a quarter. A new kind of day was inaugurated on Tuesday. Favorite Sport Day catered to all the athletes, both participating and sideline. Even a few fishermen couldn ' t find that ultimate tuna, some of them came back on Wednesday dressed as New Wave. Amid the safety pins, orange heads, and mini skirts, the teachers dressed in fifties style. Mr. Ron Kuhn, math teacher, even exhibit- ed his senior cords. All this made Rock- and-RoU Day a success for both old and new music fans. The Beach Boys are a part of both generations of music lovers and the group would have felt right at home on Surf Day (Hawaiian style). Highlight- ing the day was a beach party held in the Commons before school. Senior Brad Reinking even ran around shout- ing Surfs up through the basking crowd of beach towel bums. Mr. Schwab ' s and Mr. Laurie ' s homeroom tied for the winners of the Door-Deco- ration contest, each class receiving a breakfast in their room. Thursday night brought the tradi- tional Powder-Puff football game. The winner of the qualifying game played earlier in the week. The juniors shared the field with the seniors in Thursday ' s final. In a close game, the junior team won out, 12-6. Following the game, a bonfire helped to warm a cool October night in the west field behind the stadi- um. Student Council members served free popcorn and apple cider. Besides the victorious Homecoming football game, other important things happened on Friday. At the pep session on Friday morning, WMEE jocks pre- sented Northrop with their High School Football Team of the Week tro- phy, actually awarded several weeks be- fore. At halftime of the game, senior Laura Didion received the Homecoming Queen crown. Don Hendrick, Varsity football player, bore his crown deeming him Mr. Irrestable. To celebrate the win over Luers, stu- dents let go on the commons dance floor after the game to the music and lights of Unique Lighting and Sound. Though the music, fads, and facts were different than 1977, the enthusiasm and spirit stayed the same. Everyone was in a wonderful dream lost in the feeling of victory, written by Kim Simpson The 1983 Homecoming Courl: Row 1 Icll to Belcher, senior, -Julie Holing. Ireshman, .Joanna Shanta Springer, junior, .Jill ( ' .laze, senior, I.aura right; Rhonda M. Donald, sophomore, Laurie Cook, sophomore; Row two — Mai Fields, fresh- Didion, senior, Kelley Oshorne, sophomore. Bordner, junior, Amy Johnson, junior, Tracy man, Robin Davis, freshman, Vicky Stoll, senior, photo by Steve Hut; 14 — Homecoming

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Below Senior Mark Coppock works to perlect Ki jht Northrop coriiijuter students work in the his program, photo hy Stt ' ( ' Hut;. study ouhiiles, photo hy ' I ' iin Shinivrr A Northrop student works fervently to complete his program on time, photo bv Steve Hug. Computer Feature — 13

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Seni.ir Jul- Kiley enjiiys the sun in llu- Ccinirncins 19H3 homecoming; queen Laura Didicjn is escorted at the beach party during the hcjinecominn hy Mike Smeltzlcy alter her coronation, photo week, photo by Steve Huf; hy Steve Huf; Fireworks explode above the stadium before the homecoming game against Bishop Luers. photo bv Steve Hug To show their utter humiliation over the senior powderpuff loss — and — to show spirit, many seniors came to school incognito during homecoming, photo by Steve Hug Homecoming — 15