Hunter Huss High School - Astron Yearbook (Gastonia, NC)

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Alert and stalwart. Bearpaw faces distraction with attention unwavering. As a pup, Bearpaw’s meek look draws a direct contrast to his present appearance No stranger to the Huss gym floor, Bearpaw offers moral support at ball games. Bearpaw — Backbone of School Spirit A newcomer to both the Huss world and “Huskie” af¬ fection this year, Bearpaw Gemo of Totem has brought to Huss the sole distinction of being the only school in Gaston County having a mascot. Air Force Captain Hunter Huss, Jr. presented the Husky, which was flown in from Alaska, as a gift to the school. Being of the malemute breed, Bearpaw is half wolf and half dog. The evil mask-markings caused by dark hair around the facial area makes the dog fierce looking. He is a descendant of the star of Walt Disney’s “Niki, Dog of the North” and a cousin of the University of Washing¬ ton Mascot. Both meaning and purpose are the causes for Bearpaw’s three names. Bearpaw is his given name; Gemo, his family name; Totem, the name of the kennel from which he came; thus, Bearpaw Gemo of Totem. When Bearpaw reaches maturity, his weight will exceed 100 pounds, although he weighed only eight pounds at three months of age. In a sense, Bearpaw has given Huss students a “material” spirit. His unique presence at the athletic events stirs pride in the Huskie boosters. Bearpaw looks content even if Huss does lose. ■C ■

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Daring the break, students crowd into the student center where they refresh with drinks, Fritos, and music. After listening to instructions given hy Mrs. Sellers, students begin typing exercises to improve their skill. From Its Far-Reaching Effects At the sound of the 3:10 buzzer, students rush to the school buses.

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Varsity cheerleaders pose with Bearpaw at the Huss-Sacred Heart game. 23