I C Norcom High School - Greyhound Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1973 volume:

I - ,iv; . ■ ' ■ ' I. C. NORCOM GREYHOUND I. C. NORCOM GREYHOUND I. G. NORGOM GREYHOUND I. G. NORGOM GREY HOUND I. G. NO ROOM GREY HOUND 73 . i I. C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA ! - WHAT IS NORCOM? ... a place to laugh, to learn, to share, to hurt, to make friends, to grow; finally, a part of us that we will always remember. WHEN IS NORCOM? . . . present and future because she has produced the leaders of tomorrow today. WHERE IS NORCOM? . . . inside of you, inside of me. Every- where that one of us goes, Norcom goes. WHY IS NORCOM? ... to provide us with skills and know- ledge so that we may somehow benefit our community; to teach us to under- stand those who are of a different age, race, nationality, or sex so that we may help to make true brotherhood a reality. HOW IS NORCOM? . . . exciting, fresh, and new in its con- cept, its equipment, its building ad- ditions, its teachers, its student body. 2 We have something for everyone. Scenes of I. C. Norcom 3 A Mini Staff Does A Maxi Job Bottom; lackio Mollenauor, [ulie Kossler, )oann Boone, Brenda jackson, Pam Franklin. Edward Bond. Top: Alexander Hill, Cynthia Everett, Chris Patterson. Karen Hardy, . nnette Faircloth. Frankie Freeman, Kenneth Williams, Marc Silverbers, David Hardin; . Glf ' nn Davis. Missing: Kim Byers, Sherri Hurdle. Dehhie Clements. Fonda Vann. Jewell Wilson, Linda Brown, Theresa Adams. Work has been plentiful, and progress slow as the 1973 Greyhound was formed. With hopes high, and the number of workers low, the staff set about to make this year’s yearbook one of the best yet. It was a chal- lenge to [)roduce the first yearbook since Norcom became a career school. Even though the shortage of workers was a disappointment, the staff did manage to cover the events needed to compile our yearbook. Yearbook Advisors: Mrs. Rowe and Mr. Saunders Workers must write fast to meet the somewhat tight deadlines. 4 A. T. Edwards — at work and at play. “The new program that we have here is doing a great service to the citizens. It is something that has been needed for many years.” With these words, Mr. Edwards summarized his feelings about the new program of Career Education at Norcom. Norcom’s principal looks upon the school’s new program as an oasis for the Portsmouth student because it opens up vast, new opportunities for the development of his skills. When questioned about the highlights of the year, Mr. Edwards did not have to hesitate. Nor- com’s successful basketball team, reaching the State Finals, was the most memorable event of 1972 - 73 . A. T. Edwards, Principal of I. C. Norcom 5 Mr. Eure and Mr. Burton Help Norcom Days Run Smoothly A graduate ol Norcom, Mr. Alliert Eure came l)ack ten years ago after college and service to teach here at Norcom. Starting as a teacher, he steadily rose in the ranks, first to a department head and then to Administrative Assistant, his jiresent position. He also acts as head football and baseball coach. As Administrative Assistant, Mr. Eure has a tremendous amount of personal contact with the students. Even though he likes and resimcts the students, he feels that they don’t realize the po- tential opportunities they have in coming to a school like Norcom. Though his work is demanding, he finds it chal- lenging and plans to stay as long as hf; is needed. Curriculum Coordinator — a very big title for a man with an even larger imagination. Mr. Preston Burton is one of the main planners of the new technical program here at Norcom, and he’s still planning. Although this is his first year at Norcom, he feels completely at ease because during the [preceding year he worked behind the scenes to perfect the program. After a few moments of talking with Mr. Burton (whose exuberance for the school is contagious) one begins to see how great the school will he in a few years. Needless to say Mr. Burton loves Norcom: in fact, he says it constantly: “1 love Norcom. 1 think this school is a real challenge because it offers a variety never before given in this area.” Mr. Burton jjlans to stay around for a while, and if these past two years are just the start of what hev plans to do, he will definitely meet future challenges. 6 Innovative, unique, flexible — these words des- cribe the Career Education program newly insti- tuted at Norcom. We have new departments, new equipment, new teachers, and an enthusiastic student body made up of students from all over the city. Administrators, faculty members, and students have spent a profitable year learning about a new concept of education. Norcom 72-73 = Change Business, nursing, electronics, automobiles — are any of these your present and future? 8 9 Communication Arts And Design Ms. Sylvia Stephenson, aided by Mr. Karl Saunders, teaches the eighty students enrolled in this year’s Communication Arts and Design program. The goal of this department is to give the student the mechanical and technical training necessary for him or hnr to develop a marketable skill. This department has acquired some new equipment: an offset printing press, a plate maker, and 3 pho- tographic enlargers. Mr. Saunders explains and teaches the use of this equipment. The department also has a fully equipped dark room. A group of twenty-two students studied photography during the spring semester. No plans have been made for new courses. However, Ms. Stephenson would like to see some changes. She hopes to have students doing field work in advertising, reproducing, and publishing agencies. 10 Interior-Exterior Design Interior-Exterior Design is being taught for the first time in a Portsmouth high school. This course is de- signed to broaden concepts of functional and creative design (two and three dimensional) environmental planning. Students should prepare themselves for this program by taking Art I and Art II. After being ac- cepted into the program, a student takes Interior-Exterior Design I and II. Located on the first floor, this department is specially equipped with materials from Tidewater Corpora- tions. Carpet, fabric, and plexiglas have been obtained. Students have access to sculpture tools, woodwork- ing tools and art-related equipment from other departments. Twelve students were enrolled in the 1972-73 program, taught by Mrs. Andrea Peck. The 1973-74 [)rogram will include a course in extended work in three dimensional design. Is Practical Nursing The Career For You? Mrs. Katherine Decker, R.N., Mrs. Dorothy DeSue, R.N., and Mrs. Judith Cameron, R.N., teach the career study known as the Portsmouth School of Practical Nursing. Mrs. Decker is the director of the program. Students in this career study are practical nurses when they graduate from high school. They study a wide range of subjects — from nutrition and diet to pediatric, psychiatric, and medical surgical nursing. The department has the supplies and equipment that are used in hospitals for patient care, plus a medi- cal and nursing library. In 1972-73, twenty students were enrolled in the pre-clinical phase; ten students, in the clinical phase. Besides their nursing studies, these students were involved in role playing and independent study. They also helped the Science Department present a fine assembly. 12 Food Services Taught by Mrs. Annette Brown, the goal of Food Service is to prepare students for entering the field of dietetics or food service management at the managerial or supervisory level. There are three courses involved in the Food Service career study. Students need to take Home Econom- ics Careers, Advanced Foods, and Food Service Management. Purchasing, planning, preparing, and serving meals are studied in Advanced Foods. In Food Service Management, the student is given experience in hotel and restaurant cooking. Food Services has equipment which is used in large food operations: for instance, the department has a microwave oven. Twelve students were enrolled in the Home careers area; four, in the Advanced Foods; thirteen, in the Food Service Management. Mrs. Brown announced that this department plans to offer future courses in psychology, marketing, book- keeping, and business careers exploration. 13 Creativity Is A Vital Part Of Fashion Design Norcom ' s Fashion Design Career program is taught by Mrs. Lucille Wiggins. She is assisted by Mrs. Claire Shaeffer, Consultant. The goal of this program is to pro- vide the student with the opportunity to develop a basic understanding of the skills and abilities necessary to enter the field of apparel design. A student must take Home Economics Careers and Advanced Clothing Man- agement before being accepted into the Fashion Design program. Home Economic Careers is a one year exploratory course. Advanced Clothing Management is a semester course studying the clothing skills. A third course, Advanced Housing and Home Furnishings, concentrates on the furnishing and equipping of the home. Fashion Design does have some special equipment. There are special tools needed for drafting and design. Dress forms for fitting and draping are provided. Four straight stitch [)ower machines and one blind hem- mer and one serge, or chain-stitch machine are available. Thirty-one students were enrolled in this program in its first year. The department is making plans for an additional course in child develop- ment. 14 Building Trades Will Include Carpentry Next Year The Building Trades program is de- signed to train students in the field of construction. Two courses are pres- ently offered. One is known as Build- ing Trades; the other is Introduction to Technology. In Introduction to Technology, the student learns the fundamentals of construction. Students must take General Mathe- matics and Mechanical Drawing be- fore they can be accepted into Build- ing Trades. Mr. George P. Moody is the teacher for both of the courses in Building Trades. There are plans for a course in carpentry to be added. Mr. Moody directs Building Trades students. Machine Technology The goal of the Machine Technology program is to prepare the student for employment in the mid-appren ticeship level of Machine Tool Operation. Mr. Robert B. Shirk teaches the students two courses. In its first year, Machine Technology had nine students enrolled. In Machine Technology I they studiec basic machine sho[) theory and practice. In Machine Technology II, students studied advanced machine shop theory and practice. They also explored the area of machine repair. The department has much the same equipment that the student would find in an actual work situation Lathes, drill presses, grinders, a heat treat furnace, and metal testing machines are provided. Auto Body Repair and Painting There are several career opportunities for the student who chooses Automotive Body Repair and Paint- ing. Positions as an automotive body and fender repairman, automobile frame repair specialist, service manager, repair shop owner, and automobile painter are all possible. This program is designed to give instructions in the methods of automotive body and fender repair em- ployed today in reworking damaged vehicles. The student will make preliminary surveys and damage esti- mates, and make decisions whether to repair or replace damaged parts. Skills such as alignment of the body and frame, automotive welding, body soldering, metal bumping, replacement of pillars and sections, and automotive painting will be taught. The students study all of this in a completely equipped automotive body repair laboratory. Some teachers have brought their cars to this department for repairs or painting. After an introduction to Automotive Technology in the ninth grade and Mechanical Drawing in the tenth grade, the student begins his serious study of Auto Body Repair and Painting. During the junior and senior years, the student will study for three consecutive hours each day for a period of 180 days per year. Mr. James Parker is the instructor of this program. 17 Auto Technology Taught by Mr. Evans Twenty-three students started the Introduction to Auto Technology, and twenty-three started the three- period Auto Technology class. The student who chooses this career has much to cover; he will eventually study running gear, electrical circuits , ignition systems, hydraulics, mechanical and structural design and operation, welding and brazing. The latest electronic and mechanical diagnostic and repair machinery is available to the student. After training in this program, the student should have a working knowledge of mechanical, structural, electrical and hydraulical functions of the modern automobile and its accessories and the diagnostic and repair pro- cedures. These skills will enable the student to make a welcome contribution to society. 18 Electronic Technology In Basic Electronic Technology the student learns the skills essential for him to successfully enter into the electronic field. In the first year course, Basic Electricity, the student studies basic electricity, circuit analysis, tubes and power supplies. In his second year course, Basic Electronics, amplifiers, oscillators, transistors, and receivers are covered. Time is also devoted to job preparation. Mr. Andrew Reid and Mr. Brock are the teachers in this program. 19 Radio and T.V. Broadcasting What goes on in that soundproof room on the second floor of Norcom? The answer is, “Plenty.” The Radio and TV Broadcasting Career has a fully equipped radio station studio. Students have spent a fruitful nine months learning about what is involved in this method of communication. In the spring, Norcom’s own radio station was born. WNHS was manned by Broadcasting students. Students in this program also gained knowl- edge about their career by taking numerous field trips to local broadcasting stations. Mr. Joe Cyrus Phibbs, the instructor, explained the goal of this career study. “Students will get personal experience in the field of broadcasting and become familiar with career opportunities.” 20 Comprehensive Musicianship Mr. Bruce Frazier, Mr. Melvin Lewis, and Miss Wanda Rickets are the teachers in the Comprehensive Musicianship program. The goal of this program is to prepare the student to enter college as a music major. Courses in piano, music literature, harmony and ear training are presently being offered. Thirty-six students were enrolled in the program this year. They were able to take advantage of the de- partment’s special equipment — a piano laboratory, an electronic music studio, and a music library. Plans are now in Drogress for a course in electronic music and a course in Black music in America. 21 Medical and Legal Office Procedures Is a business career for you? If so, maybe you want to specialize. Norcom’s new program makes this possible. Enrolling in Legal Office Procedures will enable you to receive training for the execu- tive secretarial position of legal secretary. In its first year, the program trained eleven stu- dents on the junior level and five on the senior level. The department is equipped as an office would be. Each student has her own desk in the modern newly decorated office. Mrs. Lynn Williams is the instructor of this career study. Mrs. Helen Williams teaches Medical Office Procedures. Perhaps you feel that you could be performing a worthwhile service in your commu- nity if you worked in a medicine-related area. Medical Office Procedures prepares a person to work in a doctor’s office or in a hospital doing secretarial work. Similar work would be available in insurance companies. Students enrolled in this program also work in a simulated office, including the luxury of air conditioning. How to Make Machines Your Slave — Data Processing Do machines fascinate you? Have you ever been amazed at what a computer can do? Data Processing may be the place for you. Students in this department have access to adding machines, printing calculators, keypunch machines, sorters, 402 accounting machines, bookkeeping machines, an NCR computer. The stu- dent learns to process data by manual, mechanical, punch-card, and computer methods. Seventeen students were enrolled in Data Processing this year. Mrs. Lynette Whitley was the instructor. She briefly outlined a few of the requirements for the course. The student should have taken typing and should pass certain IBM aptitude tests. The concentration of these Data Processing students is obvious. 23 Para-Professional Students Contribute to Community | Thirty young men and women were enrolled in Norcom’s Para-Professional Career Study in 1973. These students were preparing themselves to teach recreation, physical education, or to coach. Besides covering sports and activities that are usually presented in physical education classes, these students also covered fishing, archery, camping, water skiing, and scuba. Mrs. Coffey, Mr. Banks, Mr. Schwab, and Mrs. Reed shared teaching responsibilities in this area. The community benefited from this new program. Mt. Hermon and Truxton schools had the services of Para-Professional students seeking on-the-job training. Para-Professional students are able to help others as they learn. 24 Journalism Students Study as Well as Produce Students interested in studying Journalism should have a good English background. The Journalism Ca- reer Study will eventually include three one-year courses. In the first two years, writing practice will be emphasized. The third year will include an intern program that will place students in local newspaper offices and broadcasting studios. Mr. Jim Raper, a writer for a local newspaper, is the Journalism instructor and the newspaper advisor. One of the Journalism Class’s major activities is producing the school newspaper. The Gazette. The Editor- in-Chief is Kerry Bedsworth; the Associate Editor is Barbara Bailey. The other Journalism students and Cazette members are Nikki Levin, Jackie Mollenauer, Julie Kossler, Karen Hardy, Christi Ford, Laurence Wilson, Horace Wade, David Robinson, Timothy Branch, Sherri Hurdle, Teresa Adams, and Bobby Watson. 25 Medical Science — A Rewarding Career Marine and Oceanographic Sciences The goal of the Med- ical Science Career Study is to orient and prepare students in- terested in health related fields. By the twelfth grade, the student has a solid background of science courses. In the elev- enth grade, the student takes Medical Chemis- try, and in the twelfth grade, he takes Lab- oratory Chemistry. This is an advanced study of analytical techniques. A work study program at Vir- ginia Chemicals, Inc. is available for the student. I 5 Where else can a student have his own plankton nets, seine nets, and an aquarium? This is possible in Nor- com’s Marine and Oceanographic Sciences Career Study. Students are introduced to the vast scope of scien- tific problems facing man in the oceans, when they choose this career. They also develop an awareness of career possibilities in the field. Mr. Philip E. Lamberton taught the eleven ’Indents enrolled in 1973. 26 Environmental Education Students enrolled in Environmental Education have access to a social studies laboratory. This provides opportunity for independent study. The course has proved to be both interesting and profitable, for every- one is being affected by the problems in our environment. The course attempts to teach student s methods of improving our conditions. This program is taught by a team of teachers: Mr. Sorrell, Mr. MacPhail, and Mrs. Jones. Each of the teachers brings the knowledge of his or her special field. Mr. Sorrell contributes biological and ecological insights: Mr. MacPhail shares his knowledge of government and Black history: Mrs. Jones provides a socio- logical viewpoint. Part two of Environmental Education will be offered next year. Anatomy and Physiology Twenty students chose the career study of Anatomy and Physiology. Instructors Ron Sorrell and Alexandria Hobbs stated that their goal was to teach the students the basic function and structure of the human body. Is Mr. Sorrell sometimes (jiieasy when he talks about the mysteries of the human body? 27 Norcom Education = Academic + Career Study Norcom has pro ven once again that it is Number One. It has done what no other school in the state has attempted. Our school has combined a career [irogram with a regular academic program. And to the sur[)rise of many, it worked! Combining a career program with an academic one is not easy. It takes a special type of student and a s[)ecial tyj)e of teacher. We have been lucky to have both. Students carry the standard academic load con- sisting of English, math, science, and history. With it, they take a career program which is designed to prepare the student for a job as soon as he leaves high school. This program also prepares him for his college major. The teachers who teach the career courses are people who had been or still were specializing in that area. Teachers who taught academic subjects were naturally the best to be found. Both students and teachers requested to be at Norcom: they wanted to be here. This year is over; Norcom has once more made history. Mr. Joe Phibhs, Broadcasting teacher, helped WNHS become a reality. Walter Harrell is as surprised as his friend the frog. 28 English class has real class with student teachers like Miss Knight. Nurses study their careers by role-playing. 29 Students benf?fited from field trips, such as Mr. Lamberton ' s excursion to the Fish Hatchery. Creativity at work 1 i 30 Helping hands are given in typing and Para-Professional. English teachers strive to provide the language and writing skills students will need in their futures. Mr. Moody and student discuss Building Trades skills. 31 A demonstration of sculpture technitpies is shown to students in Interior Exterior Design. Miss Young checks French translations for two of her French students. 32 I TEACHER i LIFE “If you don ' t be quiet. I ' ll say some- thing ugly,” declares Mrs. Orton. Excellent medical attention is provided for all students. Mr. Frazier ex- plains the fine points of play- ing the kazoo. 33 34 35 Senior Class Officers President Jimmy Patterson Vice President Robert DeLoatch Secretary Deborah Potts Treasurer Clarence Yates Assistant Secretary Holly Marshall Parliamentarian Mark Allen Sergeant at Arms Alice Parker 36 Allen, Mark McArther AJston, Calvin Beanie” Electronics Air-Craft Control Singing and Sports Adams, Samuel Lee “Sam” Electronics Lawyer Football and Track Bailey, Barbara Etasha Baker, Dianna Carrole “Dinky” Nursing Nurse Barnes, Haywood Perry Battle, Lynette Edna “Lynn” Medical Technology Medical Laboratory Technician Bell, Thomas McKinley “Dickie” Architectural Drafting Blizzard, Osborne “Oz” Auto Body Technician Brown, Ronald Eugene “Gully” Food Service Football Team Burgess, Ricky Eugene “Super I” Automotive Technology History Teacher Butts, Michael Cornell “Hammer” Electronics Air Force Caprio, Henry Edward Jr. Carver, Joanne “Jo-Tweet” Medical Secretary Majorette, Music Chambers, Brenda Anne “Shortie” Nursing Nurse Cobb. N. Conaway, L. Cotton, O. Cuffee, S. Darasaw, A. Davis, A. Davis, G. DeLoatch, R. Downing, A. Duman, N. Edwards, V. Faulcon, D. Franklin, W. Freeman, S. Gettier, K. Cobb, JVifG Louise Data Processing Computer Programmer Conaway, LeCounte Cedric “Counte” Broadcasting, Radio, TV Band, Yearbook Editor, Track, SCA Representative Cotton, David Wayne Cuffee, Sylvia Dianne “Die” Practical Nursing , Nurse Darasaw, Alphonsa Linwooc “Ram Drafting Architect Football, Modern Dance, Band, Bowling Team Davis, Annie Louise “Lou” Food Service Manager of Restaurant SCA, Drama Club Davis, Glenn Allen Commercial Art DeLoatch, Robert Saunders “Dee” Commercial Art and Design Electrical Engineering Band, Bowling, Football, Honor Society, Tournalism Club Downing, Artrie Lynette Practical Nursing Cheering Squad, Intramur- als, Yearbook Staff, SCA Duman, Neil Tyler Edwards, Van Tyrone “Soul Dog” Food Service Professional Basketball Football, Basketball, Baseball Faulcon, Derwood Alvin “Hammer” Aeronautical Engineering Air Force Pilot Track, Chorus, SCA, Football Franklin, Warren Data Processing Freeman, Steven A. “Green Head” Automotive Technology Science Field Football, Basketball Gettier, Keith Lann Hall, Millard Snake” Music Air Force Chorus, Football, Track Harmon, Olivia “Libby” Data Processing Harris, Garry Harrison, Valerie Vanessa Vee Vee” Spanish Club, Honor Society, SCA, Dramatics Hicks, Michael Ronald “Maceo” Communication Art Chess Team Hines, .Maggie Hubbard, Theresa Lee Practical Nursing Nurse Drill Team, Modern Dance, Gymnastics, Tri-Hi-Y Hunt, Samuel III Automotive Technology Hunt, Toney “Honey” Automotive Technology Hudgins, Charles Robert Automotive Technology Mechanic Hunter, Karen Medical Technology Radiology Chorus, SCA President Ivey, Elizabeth “Liz” Data Processing Jackson, Irvin Douglas “Pookie” Physical Education Football and Baseball Jackson, Richard Steve Jones, Linwood Anthony “Deacon” Machine Technology Air Force Football MOST BASHFUL Sylvia Cuffee Osborne Blizzard Marshall, H Matusiak, C CUTEST COUPLE Veronica Mills Raymond Nelson MOST TALENTED Denise Powell Micheal Mitchell Jones, O. Lauterbach, G. Malbrough, J. Mann, V. Miller, F. Mills, V. Mitchell, M. Moore, G. Miller, C. V ones, Oliver K. “Rock” Commercial Art Library Club Lauterbach, George William, Jr. “Bill” Electronics Malbrough, John Mann, Vernon L. “Coon” Music Major Chorus Marshall, Holly Lynn “Bush” Practical Nursing Majorette, Prexie Tri-Hi-Y President of G.Z.P. Sorority, Gymnastics, Homecoming Queen Matusiak, Catherine Mary “Cathy” Legal Office Procedures C.O.E. Miller, Cathy Practical Nursing Miller, Freddie L. “Seahag Miller” Pre-professional Physical Education Baseball, Football, Basketball Mills, Veronica L. “Vicki” Business Education Band Mitchell, Michael “Mitch” Medical Technology Football, Basketball, Honor Society, Chorus Moore, Garry Electronics Moore, Michael Leon “Mike Moe” Pre-professional Physical Education Band, Football, Baseball Mullen, Gloria “BigG” Music (Piano) Teacher SCA, Honor Society, Tri-Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Bowling, VICA Nelson, Raymond Jr. “Buster” Physical Education Professional Basketball Honor Society, Basketball Newsome, Johnnie Jr. “Buddy Rick” Mortuary Science Mortician Library Club Norfleet, Marie Fontaine “Re” Physical Education Intramural, Modern Dance, Honor Society Norfleet, Violine Bethel “Vang” Fashion Design Majorette, Chorus, Pep Team, SCA, Dance Group Orton, Charles Melvin “Charlie Pete” Industrial Art Football, Basketball, Track Owens, Curtis Leroy Parker, Alice Geneva “Al” Physical Education Drama, Pep Team, SCA Patterson, Jimmy Lewis “Brains” Music Teacher Chorus, Honor Society Port, Beverly A. Interior, Exterior Design Communication Specialist Revish, Deborah Denise “Boo-Boo” Clerk Typist Band, FBLA, SCA Richards, Leon Cornelius Jr. Data Processing Richardson, Jean “Jeanie” Medical Secretary Richardson, M. Richardson, R. Serfford, D. Smith, A. Smith, D. Smith, S. Steele, D. Silverberg, M. Taylor, L. Thompson, J. Thurman, S. Todd, E. Vann, F. Wilkins, A. Wilkins, O. Williams, J. Richardson, Marchell Renet “Marsha” Nurse Newspaper Staff Richardson, Ricky Ralph “Doc” Pre-Professional Coaching Basketball Serfford, Delphia “Del” Clerk Typist Smith, Arsenia “Seny” Data Processing Honor Society, ESAP Biracial Committee Smith, David Eugene “Frog” Electronic Technology Smith, Shelia Darlene “Cup-Cake” Home Economics Steele, Dwight O’Brien Music Chorus Silverberg, Marc F. “Superfly” Communication Art and Design Yearbook Staff, Newspaper Taylor, Larry “Lightbulb” Physical Education Football, Basketball, Baseball Captain Thompson, ferry Lea Electronic Technology Thurman, Susan Gail “Susan” Practical Nursing Chorus, Guidance and Office Assistant Todd, Elizabeth C. “Libby” Legal Office Procedures Tri-Hi-Y, Drama, Art Club, C.O.E., Homecoming Court Vann, Fonda Lois Medical Office Procedures Yearbook Staff Wilkins, Anthony “Bird” Baseball Wilkins, Orlando “O.C.” Industrial Design Baseball Williams, Jacqueline Ann “Lil’ Lady” Radio Broadcasting Honor Society, Spanish Club, Library Club, Track : Tf Williams, R. Williams, Robert Gregg “Bobby” Bricklaying Bricklayer Wilson, Lawrence Detheius “Dino” Broadcasting, Journalism Yates, Clarence Randolph “Cbuck Horse” Physical Education Professional Football Football, Track, Band, Science Club, Spanish Club, SCA Young, Vanessa Elaine Legal Office Procedures Tri-Hi-Y, Culture Club, Honor Society, FBLA, Spanish Club Wilson, L. Yates, C. MOST ATHLETIC Alice Parker Larry Taylor Sharon Denise Cross Legal Office Procedures, National Honor Society Cynthia Everett “Cynt” Medical Chemistry, Year ' book Staff, Math Club, Ecology Club AUGUST GRADUATES: Burnetta Diggs Kyle Parker Phyllis Hicks “Phil” Laboratory Technology and Pre-professional Education, Cheering Captain, SCA Officer, Tennis Team, All Stars Bowling, Girls Pre- professional, president Deborah Louise Potts Denise M. Powell “Poochie” Music, Senior Chorus Data Processing, Honor Society, Spanish Club, Modern Dance, Dramatics LATE SENIOR PICTURES Larry Taylor, receives the W. E. Waters Award at the May Awards Assembly. 45 Juniors Prepare For 74 Norcom’s Junior Class was into something of everything in ’73. Athletes from the class of ’74 contributed greatly to all teams. Their experiences will come in handy next year. The SCA drew on the resources of Doris Burgess and Burnetta Diggs, who both served as officers. Drama Club productions revealed acting talents in this class. Nikki Levin, Kerry Bedsworth, Toni George, and Kathleen Williams performed during the year. The Modern Dance Club, the Band and the Orchestra also depended on Juniors for active support. Teresa Adams Tommy Adams James Baker Mary Baker Harold Bashay Doreen Bates Kerry Bedsworth Danny Bishop Stanley Blizzard Dehhie Bowen Wirtie Brickhouse John Brooks Chriss Brown Janet Brown Larry Brown Linda Brown Doris Burgess Ricky Burgess Chester Burden Walter Carver 46 Bryan Casey Robert Casper George Clarke Chris Cobh Wanda Collins David Daniel Biirnetta Diggs Wayne Dotson Van Edwards Michael Evans Avis Eure Dennis Fleetwood Valerie Forrest Deborah Gilliam Jeffrey Gray Stuart Harrell Lois Harrison Cind ' Hawkins Hoover Hawkins Theresa Hawks Alexander Hill Jill Holley Kathy Hoskins Andrew Houpos John Hudgens Elmore Jones George Jones Ramona Key Deborah Lamb Steve Land Juniors Starred in Drama Club Productions 47 Nikki Levin Danny Lovingood Rick Malbrough Cathy Markham Jody McClintock Rhonda Moore Schyla Moore Vivian Moore Frazier Nelson Lee Nettles Hunter Nichols Kent Nixon Sheila Page Dehhie Paine Cleveland Parker Kyle Parker Anthony Poittilo John Phyall Alice Powell Dwight Powell Linda Ray David Reed Ronald Reynolds Monte Richards Pamela Ricks Robert Rotell Marcia Russell Cheryl Smith Albert Spencer Geneva Tvler Junior Athletes Helped Our Teams Make Headlines 48 Hard-working Junior Glen Turner shows his skills. Ricky Veal Glenn Wade Horace Wade Fosterlettia Ward joe Welherbee Kathleen Williams Louis Williams Jewell Wilson Sherman Wright Deborah Kornegay 49 Donald Hester Vickie Mitchell Gloria Smith Glenn Turner JUNIOR LATE PICTURES! Juniors concentrate on their careers in these candid pictures. Carlton Drown Craig Collins Mary Creech Toni George 50 SOPHOMORES WHAT A BUNCH WE ARE! Sharon Pamela Lawrence Morris C nthia Vincent Bard Brown Brotherton Coats Cox Hale Bernard Paul Alexandria John (Avendolyn Barbara Barmer Brock Butler Coley (h’awford Elliott Herbert Nathaniel [erry Sharon Honna Anf ela Best Blount Chisholm Copeland Ci ' (!m(!(!ns Eaulcon PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC LIBRARY PORTSMOUTH. VIRaiNTA Kirby Foytk Reginald Forrester Jeffrey Freeman Marvin Freeman Valerie Freeman Roger Goode Charles Graham Odessa Griffin Alfred Hardy Karen Hardv Walter Harrell Wayne Harrell Denise Harrington Angela Harris Leroy Hester George Hicks Holly Hicks Anthony Holloway Mark Honeycutt Larry Howard Cynthia Hrushka Wanda Jones and Deborah Wiggins in deep concentration. James Hughes Sherri Hurdle Gregory Hyman Marissa Jackson 52 A Patricia Jones Patricia Jones Wanda Jones Willie Jones Sheena Joyner Cindy Kipp Pamela Knight Michael Lambert Clarence Landford Jennifer Langley Sophomores are athletes too! Vanessa Lassiter Alice Mayo Lucy McCoy Douglas McClellan Colleen Merritt Diancia Moody Ranata Morrison Wayne Overton Wanda Parker Chris Patterson Terrie Perry Melvin Pierce Dennis Ramsey Mamie Ray 53 Mickle Ruffin Michelle Sanders Stephen Sessoms William Sexton Deborah Sherfield y David Smith Timothy Smith Willie Smith Arthur Stephenson Alvin Thomas Theodore Tilman Constance Verdolotti Gerald Vale Aurora Vasquez Melody Vernon Mary Walker Students are engaged in Irving Washington Janet Whitehead Sandra White Deborah Wiggins Kenneth Williams Robert Williams Roosevelt Williams Linward Wingfield Isaac Wingate Ben Woods Audrey Works Holley Yates Jordan Young 54 Pam Brown Rosie Burchett Dehlhe Clements David I lardinft Michael Howard Steven Hughes Karen Lilley Rocky Moore David Robins Mary Walker Camera-Shy Sophomores Finally Appear “This frog looks delicious! comments a sophomore biology student. Sophomore Editors: Chris Patterson and Debbie Clements THE END 55 CLASS OF ’76 Freshman await the beginning of their high school career Keith Alexander Deborah Baker Lois Barnes Linda Bladen Woody Bolen Edward Bond Priscilla Boomer Joann Boone Richard Brooks Glenn Brown Timothy Brown King Burgess Kim Byers Valeta Caldwell Wanda Carter 56 Melvin Cheeks Antwoin Cherry Kim Crump Karen Daveport John Deof)pe Larry Dixon Joyce Edwards Dwayne Elliott Quintin Everett F3ruce Ely Annette Faircloth Christ! Ford Pam Franklin Frankie F’reeman Scott Gabrielson Ann Garringer Ruth Gatling David Gray Carl Green Julienne Harrell Danny Haithcock Gentry Flatten Ronald FFayden Jim Hill Kelvin Hill Annie Hines Robbie I logan Hrenda Jackson Harrison Johnson Jo ce Johnson Albert Jones Susan Jones Houston Jordan Cathy Kelly Julie Kossler Ronald Lamb Mike Langreder Adrienne Maume Joan McDonald Dawn McGowan Debbie Merrit Jackie Mollenauer Shelia Moody John Morris Lynn Rainey Neil Rattigan Thomas Reese Wayne Ridley Carolyn Scott Micheal Scott Cynthia Sessoms George Southall FRESHMAN ARE: F EARLESS R ECKLESS E NERGETIC S PIRITED H APPY Mischievous E XCITED N ORCOMITES! 58 Kathi Wadkins Sharon Walls Matt Watley Terry Widener Janice Wiggins Cheryl Williams Larry Williams Yvette Wilson Wain Winborne Marianne Wisener Frank Wolff Otis Wright Late Pictures: Mariea Artis Luhy Best Priscilla Boomer Mike McCormick James Mink Herman Newell Thomas Potts Milton Richardson Shirley Stith John Trover Michael Van Dyck A lone freshman contemplates on . . . 59 60 Students Reveal Talents at Assemblies Who ever thought that Norcom would be visited by Dr. Ben Crazy? Why did a group of hillbillies invade Norcom? Who ever thought we’d experi- ence an evening in Paris as we sat in our school auditorium? All of these happenings occurred dur- ing assemblies. Students from the Science, Social Studies, Eng- lish, Foreign Languages, and Music Departments planned and carried out the hour long assemblies. Thursdays came to mean entertainment: some as- semblies were humorous while others were edu- cational. It became obvious in all assemblies that we have a talented student body. A side view of a sideman’s time An average day in Norcom General Hospital 61 Mr. Eure, you wanted me? The student’s day varies from con- sultation with authorities to just jumping around Room 306 — Norcom’s Fossil Pit 62 Each day students are involved in a number of activities, ranging from recreation to intense study. However, the routine of each individual de- pends on what he hopes to gain. During the day, he comes upon times when he must discover and learn things for himself, as in the case of these Marine Science students. A more serious situation might be en- countering a higher authority — like Mr. Eure — for any number of rea- sons. In gym, though, students can often relax by letting loose. The tram- poline, which Marie Norfleet is prac- ticing on, certainly has its uses. It was just a little pin! 63 What is an average day at I. C. Norcom High School? In 1973, the word “average” gained a new meaning. Students found that they could begin preparing themselves for their futures from the ninth grade on. Stu- dents were able to choose a career and pursue it early in their high school years. This is not the “average” course of educa- tion. Students felt that there was some- thing special about their school and their amount of individual choice. Average days at Norcom might very well be considered special by others in different situations. What does a Disc jockey do when he has to sneeze? The “Piano-Picker plucks again. 64 I. C. Norcom students learn to work alone as well as in groups Ready . . . Set . . . Fall! Students use a combin- ation of brains and skills in their careers Norcom’s reputation is being built by hardworking students. Ml together now — a-one, a-tvvo, a-three, is familiar to Band students. 66 “I think your notes are easier to read than mine, comments a Norcom scholar. Norcom students are learn- ing to develop their powers of concentration. Vicki Mills gives her full attention to her adding machine. 67 May Awards Presentation Nursing students are striped. Similar to many meetings and gatherings held at Norcom, Awards Night proved to be a wonderful example of the tremendous pride and respect which are felt here — and with good reason. After the SCA, Dramatics, Chorus, Band and publications organizations presented their awards, the attention of everyone in the auditorium was then focused completely on sports. Baseball, foot- ball, golf, tennis, and track letters for 1973 were given to well-deserving students who had worked hard. One of these, Larry Taylor, received several plaques and trophies for his admirable perfor- mances. Pep Club Members Larry Taylor accepts the Norcomite Award from Mr. McGriff. The Baseball Team is honored. 68 L to R: Libbie Todd, Marie Norfleet, Holly Marshall, Queen; Veronica Mills, Dianne Baker. Homecoming 1973 Means Pretty Princesses, Fabulous Football, and Exciting Entertainment Holly, Libbie. and Dianne enjoy the excitement of the home- coming game. Attendants; Belinda Brown, [oanne Carver, Libbie Todd. Marie Norfleet. Holly Marshall, Veronica Mills, Dianne Baker, Arsenia Smith, Phyllis Hicks. Escorts: Linwood [ones, Robert Wilson, Gregory Pearce, Anthony Holloway, Anthony Poittilio, Michael Mitchell, Robert DeLoatch, Clarence Yates, Larry Taylor, 69 CLUBS Student Cooperative Association Behind the scenes is the Stu- dent Cooperative Association, always willing to help out. Be- sides working on the United Fund Drive, the SCA has given Thanksgiving baskets to the needy and has had a canned food drive, also for Thanksgiving. Mr. Oliver, sponsor of the SCA, along with Karen Hunter, President; Doris Burgess, Vice- President; Burnetta Diggs, Sec- retary; and Gloria Mullen, Treas- urer have, with the help of its members, sponsored various functions. Included in these were the Christmas Dance and the Spring Sports Reception, honoring the basketball and foot- ball players of 1972-73. L to R, Bottom: Mr. Oliver Violine Nor- fleet. Clarence Yates. Angela Faulcon, Le- Counte Conoway, Gentry Hatten, Gloria Mullen, Burnetta Diggs. Top: Thressa Hawks. Linda Abra- hamson, Deborah Revish, Linda Ray. Jackie Williams, Doris Burgess, Phyllis Hicks, Jackie Mollenauer, Julie Kossler. 71 Library Club Left to right, Bottom: Mrs. Maryland Stancil, Robert Casper, Danny Haithcock, Charles Graham. Reginald Cherry, Johnny Newsome, Walter Carver, Mrs. Mar- garet Bond. Top: Matt Wat- ley, Mark Honeycutt, Cyn- thia Everett, Theresa Ad- ams, Sheila Page, Linda Brown. Cathy Miller, Jewell Wilson. Now we turn to the Library Club where the love of books abides in each member. Sharing work experi- ence in thelibrary, developing a deeper understanding of library services, a broader knowledge of library materials, and a lifelong love of books are its goals. Sponsored by Mrs. Margaret J. Bond, the library club has held demonstrations to show the use of books in careers. Its officers, Linda Brown — President; Willie D. Jones — Vice-President; Cynthia Everett — Secretary; and Walter Harrell — Treasurer, have been of great importance too. Cooperative Office Education L to R, Bottom: Eddie More- field, Libby Todd, Cathy Malusiak, Sharon Girardi, Vanessa Young, Leon Rich- ards. Top: Deborah Revish, Dori Davis, JoAnne Thorn- ton, Elizabeth Porter, Val- erie Harrison, Veronica Mills, Joanne Carver. The students who are in COE are work-study students in the Business Education program. During the year, members have been employed at the following businesses; Retail Merchants Association, Merchants and Farmers Bank, Portsmouth Public Schools, Maryview Hospital, Virginia Chemicals, U. S. Coast Guard, City of Portsmouth, and the Naval Electronics Systems Command. 72 I. C. Norcom Concert Choir L to R, Bottom; Terrie Pat- terson, Fosterlettia Ward, Rhonda Moore, Kathleen Williams, Denise Powell, Kyle Parker, Robin Burke, Romona Key, Row 2: Colleen Merrit, Gloria Smith, )ill Holley, Angie Griffin, Vio- line Nofleet, Marcia Russell, Karen Hunter, Diancia Moody, Ruth Davis. Row 3: Gharles Graham, Dwight Steele, Linward Wingfield, Jimmy Patterson, David Harding, Wirtie Brickhouse, Joyce Johnson. Row 4: Mil- ton Jackson. Carl Green, James Bond, Michael Mitch- ell, Millet Hall. Anyone who came to the Fine Arts Festival to see the Chorus can certainly agree that the Chorus reached its goals — to sing music of the highest quality, to develop voices to the greatest level of their ability, and to create an atmosphere of worth and joy through music. Under the direction of Mr. Melvin N. Lewis, the choir has concertized all over the United States; having been to places such as Holyoke, Massachusetts; Boys Town, Nebraska; Mount Rushmore; Paterson, New Jersey; and Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There are thirty-one members whose officers are Jimmy Patterson, President; Karen Hunter, Vice-President; Robin Burke, Secretary; Fosterlettia Ward, Assistant Secretary; and Sergeants-at-arms, Mike Mitchell and Kyle Parker. Orcliestra Left to Right, Bottom; Mark McKay, Sheila Page, Holly Hicks. Top; Pam Franklin, Wanda Carter, Deborah Sherfield, Phyllis Parker, Miss Ricketts. As small as the orchestra is this year, it has still accomplished much. Sponsored and taught by Miss Ricketts, members have participated in All-Virginia State Orchestra, Norfolk State Community Orches- tra, and the Tidewater Youth Symphony. President and Treasurer Phyllis Parker and Vice President Mark McKay helped supervise the special activities. 73 L to R, Bottom; Mr. Banks, [ill Holley, Ronald Goodman, Wirlie Brickhouse, Michael Howard, Ricky Richardson, Treas.: Tony Hollo- way, Raymond Nel- son, h’razier Nelson, Ir ' ing Jackson, N ' lich- ael Moore, Robert Wilson. Top: James Baker. Toni George, Glarence Yates, Jean Suiter. Phyllis Hicks, Marie Norfleet. V. Pres.; .Mice Parker, Pres.: harry Taylor, Rhonda Moore, Clar- ence Langford, Vickie Mitchell. S(!cretary: Chriss Brown, Mrs. Coffey. s .{R: Para-Professionals A worthwhile intra-mural sports program is an integral part of every school. Norcom’s Para Professional I-M Council took on the responsibility of organizing and conducting these intramural events. Students who enjoy and are interested in sports, but are not on varsity squads, can still participate in sports through the I-M program. L to R, Bottom: Kyle Parker. Jill Holley, Toni George. Patricia Jones. David Harding. Pam Franklin, Violine Norfleet. Cher l Wil- liams. Top: Shirley Stith. Annette Fair- cloth. Karen Daven- port, Linda Ray, Angela Faulcon, Alice Parker. Gwendolyn Crawford, Jackie Wil- liams, Bernard Bar- mer, Mrs. Coffey. Pep Club The members of the Pep Club strived to keep up the spirits of the players and sj)ectators. The success of Norcom ' s different teams made this an enjoyable and rewarding task. jill Holley served as captain of the Pep Club. Alice Parker served as an assistant, and Gwendolyn Craw- ford managed the jobs of secretary and treasurer. 74 L to R, Bottom: Law- rence Brotherton, Freddie Miller, Ar- thur Stevenson, Rob- bie Hogan, James Mink, Bobby Watson, Larry Taylor. Top: Cynthia Everett, Valu- ta Caldwell. Kim Criim[). Sheila Moody, Jean Suiter, Lynn Rai- ney, George Clark, Neil Duman, Frankie Freeman. Herman Ne- well, Mr. McPhail. Mr. Sorrell. Ecology Club To clean up the environment and discover how it works, we have the Ecology Cluh, sponsored hy Mr. J. McPhail and Mr. R. Sorrell. Its officers, Kim Crumj), President; Bohhy Watson, Vice-President; Dehhie Payne, Secretary; and Bill Moriarty, Treasurer; as well as its members, have been involved with various trips and functions. They’ve entertained guest speakers from the Police Department, Early Childhood Edu- cation, Health Department, and the government. They’ve visited churches, manufacturing facilities and biological units. Their clean environment drive was a success. Amateur Radio Club Robert Harris. Vincent Dale, Tim Brown, and Brian Folkes were the four members of the Amateur Radio Club. Mr. Brock served as their sponsor. 75 Annette Faircloth Kathy Hoskins Michelle Sanders ,:The Beginning of a Great Thing . . . ! I I j I Violine Norfleet Joanne Carver L to R: Phyllis Parker, Morris Coales, Linda Ray, Sheila Page. Deborah Wiggins, Cynthia Cox. 76 The I.C. Norcom Marching Greyhounds “The Band this year is small, but there is great potential for development. It is beginning to grow again. We anticipate a larger group this following year,” stated Mr. Bruce Frazier, Band Director. The fifty-one member Band had a busy year, participating in Thanksgiving Day Parade, a Memorial Day Parade, All Regional Band, Solo and Ensemble, and the Fine Arts Festival. Many students ranked high in All- Regional Band and Solo Ensemble. Mr. James Mallory assisted Mr. Frazier. Band Members: Matt Watley Alfonso Darasaw Clarence Yates Sherri Hurdle Lawrence Brotherton Sharon Copeland Nathaniel Blount Curtis Owens Rejtinald Foster Louis Williams Roosevelt Williams I anice Wiggins Bernard Barmer ]anet Brown Melvin Cheeks Wayne Dotson Members continued: Alfred ftarding Gregory Hyman Lucy McCoy Albert S[)encer John Troyer Kenneth Williams LeCounte Conaway David Harding Angela Harris Vanessa Lassiter Veronica Mills Albin Thomas Mary Walker Michael Williams Jordan ' t’oung 77 Bottom: Alfred Hardy, John De- oppe, Neil Duman, Mark Silver- burg, Top: Angela Faulcon, Rena ta Morrison, Gwendolyn Crawford, )ackie Williams, Deborah Potts, Marie Norfleet, Janice Whitehead, Alice Parker. Bottom: Sharon Bardr Mary Creech, Connie Verdolotti. Top: Melody Vernon, Karen Har- dy, Kathy Wadkins, Debbie Cle- ments, Craig Collins, Holh ' Yates, Melissa Jackson. Adrienne Maume. Bottom: Charles Graham, Ber- nard Barmer, Neil Rattigan. Top: Phyllis Parker, Toni George, Val- erie Harrison, Mary Jackson, Bar- bara Bailey, Deborah Sherfield, Julienne Harrell, Gloria Mullen, Wanda Parker. L to R, Bottom: Karen Lilley, Christ! Ford, Patricia Jones. Top: Elmore Jones, Kerry Bedsworth, Nikki Levin, Thressa Hawks, Sherri Hurdle, Rob- ert Casper, Miss Markiewicz. Drama Club With a larger membership than most of our clubs and organizations, the Drama Club had its advantages. The fifty-five members made the club one of the most active in the school. Ms. Judith Markiewicz, the sponsor, has helped members jmesent a Christmas play, a contest play, and two Sj ring Fine Arts Festival jilays. They have also been on a field trip to Hamjjton Institute to see a play called Blood Knot. The officers of the Dramatics Club are Alice Parker, President; Keith DeBerry, Vice President; Romona Key, Secretary; and Wanda Parker, Treasurer. 78 National Honor Society The National Honor Society devotes much of its time to pro- moting responsibility in charac- ter, scholarship, leadership, and service. Mrs. Jackson, the soci- ety’s sponsor, has helped them at special district conferences , and a special induction ceremony for juniors and seniors who meet local and national qualifications. Bottom; Deborah Potts, Gloria Mullen, President; Linda Abramson, John Hud- gens, Monte Richards, Sheila Page, Kerry Bedsworth. Top: Vanessa Young, Clar- ence Yates, Sharon Cross, Robert DeLoatch, Chris Cobb, Raymond Nelson, Carl Clements, Mrs. Jackson. First Semester Scholastic Team L to R: Chris Cobb, Kerry Beds- worth, Jim Hughes, Jimmy Pat- terson. Absent: Karen Hardy, Carl Clements. Second Semester Scholastic Team L to R: Jordan Young, Kerry Bedsworth, Debbie Clements, Linda Abramson, Jimmy Pat- terson. Absent: Keith Gettier. 79 Bicycle Club Mark Honeycutt, Mary Creech, and Connie Verdolotti show what they learned in the Bicycle Club. Formed for the first time this year, the Bicycle Club has given us a great look at the pleasures of bike- riding — especially on a ten-speed. The club went on group hikes, park visits, and weekend outings. Mary Creech leads the club, assisted by Mark Honeycutt and Neil Rattigan, Vice Presidents: and Secretary- Treasurer Connie Verdolotti. Modern Dance Club One of Norcom’s most talented clubs. Modern Dance, has shown its great ability to perform. Under the direction of Mrs. Judy Reed, the members have had an annual concert given as part of the Fine Arts Festi- val, presenting “Reflections of the Zodiac.” The members have participated in the Annual Dance Festival at Norfolk State College, winning third place, and also in a workshop at Western Branch High School. The club has twenty-five members. The officers are Toni George, President; Patricia )ones, Vice-President; Deborah Potts, Secretary; and Shirley Stith, Recorder. Photo- graph, Bottom; Sheila Moody, Joyce Johnson, Julie Kossler, Kim Byers, Eva Hill, Michelle Sanders. Top: Cheryl Williams, Patsy Jones, Carl Green, Nathaniel Blount, Robin Burke, Al[)honso Darasaw, Albin Thomas, Wanda Parker, Angela Harris. 80 81 Hcy mcd wlH -n No. 1 Greyhounds w SCOREBOARD Norcom 78 Manor 56 Norcom 61 First Colonial 48 Norcom 73 Armstrong 67 Norcom 81 Maggie Walker 57 Norcom 69 Maggie Walker 66 Norcom 59 Portsmouth Catholic 30 Norcom 43 George Wythe 61 Norcom 72 Armstrong 5 Norcom 69 T. C. Williiims 46 Norcom 81 Western Branch 53 Norcom 46 Great Bridge 50 Norcom 67 Deep Creek 46 Norcom 78 Wilson 60 Norcom 49 Manor 45 Norcom 87 Cradock 51 Norcom 51 Booker T. Washington 73 Norcom 65 Oscar Smith 51 Norcom 66 Churchland 52 Norcom 56 Indian River 62 Norcom 90 Cradock 45 SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Norcom 66 Oscar Smith 33 Norcom 56 Churchland 50 Norcom 66 Indian River 52 EASTERN REGIONALS Norcom 59 Kecoughtan 50 Norcom 52 Warwick 44 STATE TOURNAMENT Norcom 53 Halifax County 56 RICKY RICHARDSON Coach Charles Banks and Coach Larry Schwab helped carry the basketball team to victory. They are the two outstanding coach- es of I. C. Norcom High School. COACH SCHWAB Trying to be hip Sentimental LARRY TAYLOR COACH BANKS 82 VANN EDWARDS STANLEY BLIZZARD CHRIS BROWN RAYMOND NELSON 83 RONALD GOODMAN GLEN TURNER FRAZIER NELSON GLEVELAND PARKER 84 Getting Ready The Greyhounds of I. C. Norcom are better than all the rest. They have brought pride to our school. The 1973 basketball team is well acquainted with the word win, as the record was twenty-one wins and five losses. We can truly say that we are Number One in the area. on the Way CHARLES ORTON GREYHOUNDS IN ACTION! SHERMAN WRIGHT 85 Jay Vees Scoreboard NOKGUM 47 MANOR 36 NORCOM 67 FIRST COLONIAL 35 The Junior Varsity Basketball Team started out NORCOM 65 ARMSTRONG 74 great. Mr. Banks had his first Itaskethall coaching NORCOM 57 MAGGIE WALKER 50 season in twelve years. He was formerly a tennis NORCOM 67 MAGGIE WALKER 54 coach at Norcom. His enthusiasm, combined with NORCOM 65 PORTSMOUTH the skill of the twelve to fifteen fellows, meant CATHOLIC 20 success. There were very few losses, and they were NORCOM 50 WESTERN BRANCH 32 close. NORCOM 72 GREAT BRIDGE 43 The starting five were Michael Howard, Marvin NORCOM 60 DEEP CREEK 38 Freeman, Wayne Overton, Robert Wilson, and NORCOM 56 WILSON 52 Jeffrey Gray. All of them will move to varsity next NORCOM 57 MANOR 33 year. NORCOM 79 CRADOCK 48 Keith Jones joined Mr. Banks in coaching the NORCOM 46 B. T. WASHINGTON 43 Junior Varsity. NORCOM 51 OSCAR SMITH 36 NORCOM 33 CHURCHLAND 34 NORCOM 47 INDIAN RIVER 50 NORCOM 70 CRADOCK 36 Bottom, L to R: Doug McClellan. Wayne Overton, Marvin Freeman. )effrey Gray. Michael Howard. Second: Larry Howard, Wayne Harrell, Melvin Pierce, Roosevelt Williams. Ronnie Lamb. King Burgess. Top: David Gray. Clarence Yates, George Hicks. 86 Football “Go out for a Pass” Doomed to last place in the Southeastern District by critics, the mighty Greyhounds surprised everyone by finishing in a tie for second place in the district. Winning Run Bottom, L to R: I.invvood Jones, Sam Adams. Gully Brown, Robert Wilson. Charles Orton, Clarence Yates Robert DeLoatch Mr 1 Eure. Coach, Second: Freddie Miller. Sherw ' ood Claud. Horace Wade. Clenn Wade. King Burge.ss, Hoover Hawkins. Marvin Free- man, Irvm Jackson. Third: George Hicks, Roosevelt Washington, Ricky Burge.ss, Melvin Pierce, Clenn Turner Top: I,arr 1 aylor, Michael Moore. 87 Baseball At I. C. Norcom High The Baseball Team started the ’73 season with a running start. Their record was 9-3. Much of their success can he attributed to the coaching of Mr. Al Eure. The Baseball Team brought thrills and excite- ment to the spring months. The students at Norcom consider the members Number One Norcomites and look forward to seeing these dynamite players next year. Winding up Play Ball Scoreboard NORCOM 7 B. T. WASHINGTON 6 NORCOM 11 B. T. WASHINGTON 0 NORCOM 5 FIRST COLONIAL 3 NORCOM 2 WESTERN BRANCH 3 NORCOM 7 GRADOCK 4 NORCOM 4 OSCAR SMITH 0 NORCOM 4 GREAT BRIDGE 3 NORCOM 9 WILSON 3 NORCOM 1 CHURCHLAND 3 NORCOM 8 MANOR 3 NORCOM 2 DEEP CREEK 6 88 Bottom: Larry Taylor, Robert Wilson. Marvin Freeman, Wayne Overton. Coach Burgess, Michael Moore. Irvin [ackson. Top: Glen Turner. Doug McLellan. Fure. Second: Wayne Harrell. Freddie Mi er. King The top picture shows the great Baseball Team. It may he small in number, but It can still win games. Special congratulations go to the seniors on the team; Larry Taylor. Irvin [ackson, Freddie Miller. Michael Moore. Next year should be another exciting year for Norcom ' s spring sports. Time out Ball One 89 Tennis — 1 1 1 1 l T : Even though the Tennis Team didn’t win any matches this year, it will be back next year with valu- able experience. The majority of the players were beginners, and this was a factor in determining the sea- son’s record. We have high hopes for them in ’74. Golf L to R: Mr. [ames MacPhail. Phyllis Hicks. Nikki Levin. Sherri Hurdle. Patricia [ones. Bottom: Mickle Ruffin. Rohhie Hogan, Chris Patterson, Keith Alexander. Butch Angus. Coach Schwab It finally happened! The Golf Team won a match. It was a joy to Coach Schwab to spread the news to all Norcomites. His outstand- ing coaching and the team’s tremendous efforts made this victory possible. The Golf Team’s ’73 success will be long remembered. 1 M L TO R: lames Baker. Matt Watley. Bernard Barmer. Donald tlester. 90 1973 Track Jumping High Anthony Holloway on the broad jum|i. Coach Lowery The Track Team ' s scoreboard for this season read no wins, but the track members were all winners. Each member was enthusiastic and per- formed to the best of his ability. The returning members will count this season as one of exper- ience. Leaping for Success Holloway won the Southeastern District title in the high jump. Even though the team didn ' t win any meets this year, it is looking forward to the upcoming years to be a winner. Raymond Nelson doing his thing on the high jump 91 Cheerleaders of I. C. Norcom High L to R: Holly Hicks. Janet Brown. Jordan Young. Marie Norfleet. Pamela Brown. Wanda Jones, Mamie Ray. Center: Valerie Forest, Not Present: Phyllis Hicks, Captain: Alhin Thomas. Cheerleaders doing their thing The I. C. Norcom cheer- leaders do their best to raise the spirits of the al- ready aroused crowd. They practice daily to sustain their ability to continue the long minutes and hours of cheering at the pep rallies and games. We are sure that all the students at I. C. Norcom appreciate the hard work and dedication of the 1972-1973 cheer- leaders. H L R R A H 92 FACULTY Miss Annette Weimar, Drivers Education Physical Education Department Mr. Ray Lowery, Drivers Education — Physical Ed Makes Them Happy Mr. Charles Banks, Chairman: Mrs. [udith Reed, Mr. Larry Schwab, Mrs. Magdalene Coffey. 93 Mrs. Andrea Peck, Interior Design These teachers express themselves through art and design. Mr. Karl Saunders, Communication Arts and Design Ms. Sylvia Stephenson, Communication Arts and Design 94 Social Studies Department: Mr. Joe Cyrus Phibbs, Mr. )ames MacPhail, Mr. Irvin Oliver, Mrs. Betty Rhyne, Mrs. Willia Jones, Depart- ment Chairman. Mathematics Department: Mr. George Wyche, Mrs. Judy Bonney, Mr. Howard Faust, Chairman. Academic Teachers have an important job at Norcom 95 Foreign Languages: Mrs. Betty Rhyne, Spanish: Miss Martha Mr. Jim Raper, Journalism Instructor Young, French The Communication Triangle English Department: Mrs. Eileen Rowe, Mrs. Audrey Orton. Chairman: Mrs. Cheryl Jackson, Miss Judy Markiewicz 96 Auto Body Auto Technology: James Pari er, Sam Evans Music Department: Mr. Bruce Frazier, Miss Wanda Ricketts, Mr. Melvin Lewis Mr. George Moody, Building Trades Mr. Woodrow Brock. Mr. Andrew Reid, Electronics 97 Mr. Robert Shirk, Machine Technology Business Department: Mrs. Lynn Williams, Mrs. Hope Harrison, Mrs. Lynette Whitley, Mrs. Helen Williams Mrs. Annette Brown. Food Service s Alexsandria Hobbs, Mr. Ronald Sorrell. Mrs. Hobbs is the chairman of the Science Department: Mr. Eric Lamberton, Mrs. Science Department. NURSING: Mrs. [udith Cameron. R.N., and Mrs. Kath- erine Decker. R.N,, Chairman. Missing: Mrs. Dorothy DeSue, R.N. Librarians: Mrs. Maryland Stancil, Clerk: Mrs. Margaret Bond, Head Librarian Guidance Counselors: Mr. |ames Pittman, Mrs. Grace Virginia Rawls, Kirs. 1 lelen Huff 99 Mrs. Ophelia A. Blackburn, School Nurse Secretaries: Miss Cheryl Harris, Mrs. Pat Aydlett, Mrs. Helen Williamson, Mrs. Velma Parks. 100 Cafeteria Staff, Bottom: Mrs. M. Lewis, manaj er; Mrs. Edna Anderson. Mrs. .Annie Walker. Mrs. Louis White. Top: Mrs. Louise Yancey. Mrs. Fannie Whitfield. Mrs. Candice [ohnson. Mrs. Alice Gardner. Morning: Mr. George Webb. Mr. Roy Smith The People Behind The Scene Afternoon Maintenance: Mrs. Nettie Rivers. Mrs. Betsy Small. Mrs. Dorothy Cuffee. and Mrs. Rosa Brown. Second: Mr. )ames Johnson. Mr. William Bremby. Mr. Herbert Harrell. 101 THE FIRST The 1973 Senior Class Marches in for Graduation Class Colors: Class Motto: Burgundy and Pink “Today’s dreams are tomorrow’s reality.’ Class Poem Class Song NORCOM HIGtt (Tune: Danny Boy ) Oh. Norcom High. The hell.s. the liells are ringing From hall to hall and down the marching aisles, The time has come when we must he departing, It ' s now, it ' s now That we must say good-hye. But come we hack When there is any help you need. And the walls are jtaled with years gone by, We ' I! all be there to hel[) to cheer, to see you through Oh. Norcom High, oh, Norcom High, We love you so. By: Gloria Mullen today ' s dreams tomorrow ' s reality truth beauty together as one we challenge the unknown yet hide from whats true to challenge what drmims we form in our minds the myths, the illusions, the misinterpreted beliefs and to seek what is right by ex]) I or at ion examination determination and power will result in tomorrow ' s reality the reason for li ing has become one . . . in leaving a school to leap in to life we first must realize that life is just STARTING and not to Ik; assumed it is left up to us to begin a new world with knowledge intellect concern that we ' ve learned and to share it with all this is the first step this is the last step this is the main step together as one 102 Bv: Barbara Bailev GRADUATING A SmilG and a Handshako for a Job Woll Dono 103 CLASS OF The Reverend Dr. R. M. Watson delivers the invocation. Mistress of Ceremonies: Karen Hunter Seniors are the stars at their last school function. Bruce McDaniel gives his speech about the social and civic world. The other student speakers were Sharon Cross and Marie Norfleet. 104 THE NEW The honored class stands for the invocation ]ewell Wilson assists Mr. Edwards with the diplomas 105 I. C. NORCOM HIGH SCHOOL New Graduates Proudly Leave Their Alma Mater. Congratulations Are Received And Given. 106 PATRON LIST Anonymous Mrs. Askew Mr. Wayne Baldridge Mr. and Mrs. C. Baker Mr. Benjamin Barnes Mrs. Andrew J. Blackburn Mrs. Phyllis A. Blake Deacon Chephae Bowser Mrs. Esther Bradby Mrs. F. Brinkley Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Brown Miss Thomasine D. Brown Dave Carraway Miss F. Christan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Decker Mr. Floyd Diggs Mrs. Margaret Diggs Mrs. Mabel Dillard Mr. Arthur Dillard Neil Dumas Miss Margaret J. Eason Mrs. Alice D. Edwards Sam L. Evans Mrs. Mattie Everett Mrs. Olethia Everett Mrs. Lucy Falkner Mr. B. B. Foreman Mr. and Mrs. Galloway Mr. Ganaway Mrs. Ann Garrett Mr. Melvin Garrett Mr. J. 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Coca-Cola and Coke are registered trade-marks which identify the same product of The Coca-Cola Company FISHER Compliments of CITIZENS TRUST BANK 355 Crawford Street Portsmouth, Virginia HECHT’S JEWELERS 543 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia Compliments of Mr. James Pittman EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER FOUR CLASS OF 73 fDPPORTIINITIES for [NtIKEFRS ' COMPUTER PROORAMMERS-RCCOOIIIAHTS 111 Frederick Boulevard MIDCITY SHOPPING CENTER Portsmouth, Virginia Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Compliments of DR. MEYER BECKER Optometrist PORTSMOUTH MUSIC COMPANY, INC. 603 High Street Phone: Portsmouth, Virginia 397-5633 E. O. CRAWFORD Furniture — Carpets — Draperies 601 Frederick Boulevard 393-2529 TWEEDS LOCKSMITH, INC. 601 Elm Ave. — also Midcity A. L. Tweed Day: 399-1280 E. F. Floyd, jr. Night: 399-1925 1803 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia 112 PORTSMOUTH FLORAL GOMPANY 2740 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia DR. L. P. COOPER New and Used Cars Phone: 397-7041 AGTION OLDSMOBILE GADILLAG 1300 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia Phone: 399-9460 GRADOGK UPHOLSTERY SHOP Reupholstering 75 Alton Parkway Portsmouth, Va. Optometrist 325 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia 23704 Staff of the 1973 GREYHOUND WELLS MOTORCYCLE COMPANY 4091 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth, Virginia 23701 B. L. BRAGG (703) 399-6321 Yamaha • BMW • Triumph • Norton • Ducati 113 PET INCORPORATED Dairy Division Full Line of Dairy Products Enjoy the VIRGINIAN PILOT and the LEDGER STAR TRAYLOR’S Prescription Opticians Established 1924 SUTTON’S Furniture and Appliances High and Chestnut Sts. Ford DON COMER New and Used Cars Airline Boulevard Portsmouth, Virginia 114 SPERTNER JEWELERS Since 1879 399-5181 Midcity Shopping Center COOPERS COOPERS JEWELERS- SILVERSMITHS, INC. 327 HIGH STREET 397-4678 COMPLIMENTS OF WESTWOOD CLEANERS MIDCITY SHOPPING CENTER 115 newest of famous brand Shoe Fashions . . . for the whole family Serving Tidewater’s Best Dressed Men Since 1917 THE QUALITY SHOP NORFOLK PORTSMOUTH Bank Plume Sts. 309 High Street Dial: 627-6073 Dial: 397-1285 603 Frederick Boulevard Portsmouth Appliances PRICE’S Since 1905 MARY PERKINS Midcity Center — Portsmouth Military Circle Mall — Norfolk DAVE’S MARKET 2727 High Street 116 Compliments of HARRELL’S SPORT SHOP SMITH WELTON 607 High St. Portsmouth, Virginia 399-3081 Downtown Norfolk Ward’s Corner Portsmouth-Midcity Military Circle Mall Virginia Beach Store 35th and Atlantic Ave. Chesapeake Great Bridge Shopping Center “Athletic Equipment Since 1898“ Don’t forget our Tire Centers Compliments of FRANK’S SURPLUS POODLE PALACE “Philbrick Inc.” WALTER W. PHILBRICK Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling 4999 Portsmouth Blvd. 488-8367 1000 Airline Boulevard Portsmouth, Va. BOB’S FORMAL WEAR HUGHES FLORIST 4212 Portsmouth Blvd. Portsmouth, Va. Paul H. Hughes 488-2526 Compliments of ESSIE E. B. BOWIE BETTER VALUE ATql DEPAHIMENT STOBB 83.2-834 High St. Portsmouth, Va. 23704 117 LEGGETT’S Your Happy Shopping Store 221 High Street Portsmouth, Va. Portsmouth Bowl Miracle Lane 101 Frederick Blvd. 2513 Victory Blvd. Portsmouth, Va. Portsmouth, Va. 399-7578 487-3436 GLOVER GENTER OF MUSIG 399-6324 QUALITY PRODUCTS FOR AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL GAMERAS HOBBIES “Your Camera Specialist” MidCity Shopping Ctr. GLAZER’S Women’s Apparel 3919 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia GOMPLIMENTS OF SEARS BETTY AND BOB ROGERS FUNERAL HOME Dial 399-1681 Serving Tidewater Since 1904 Victory Sales Corporation 3709 Victory Boulevard 397-1216 VOLKSWAGENS We Deliver Open Week Days, Nights, and Sundays DIGK’S AUTO SUPPLY ING. ' Complete Line of Rebuilt Parts 3545 Victory Blvd., Portsmouth, Va. 23701 487-3438 drug CO. 730 High Street PORTSMOUTH. VA 118 ROBERTSON ' S HOME CENTER 3410 HIGH ST. Open Friday Nights ' til 9 P.M. PHONE 399-6301 Clothing for the Entire Store THE SPOT BERLIN “The store that gives you more — Credit — Style — Quality” 427 Granby Street Phone 622-3746 Norfolk, Virginia Phone 627-4551 TELEPHONE: 397-1907 Military Ciracle Mall Norfolk, Va. CORNER OF COUNTY LOUDOUN 426-0383 Jhc Specialists In Fashion High Court Portsmouth, Va. 397-5841 Compliments P. W. LAUNDRY Compliments PORTSMOUTH LUMBER COMPANY ESKINS CLOTHING STORE 810 High Street Portsmouth, Virginia JIMMIE-of-KARPS 119 120 I 4 V c . i Vt . i: V J fvi M.l ’ l,( (s ' l l ' . .J.M . I I . II •I J .