New Hanover High School - Hanoverian Yearbook (Wilmington, NC)

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: Students congregate in front of the Student Union during fifth lunch period. “The Four Cats” — Joe Mur- chison, Herb McKim, David Rouse, and Bill Brooks—add their own special touch to a pep rally.

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Dora Hernandez examines fluorescent material under ultra-violet light. Richard Wilson discusses college applications with Mrs. Stanley, Senior Guidance Counselor. In an all-out effort to collect a total of seventy thousand carbonated drink bottles, Student Gov- ernment extended their bottle drive through January. Devoting much time and work to this project, volunteer student workers raised money by this drive to go toward new uniforms for the band. Soon after school reopened, students reluctantly faced the reality of mid-term exams. Attendance in the National Honor Society coaching center increased as apprehension grew. For the first time, mid-term exams lasted only one class period each and did not interrupt the regular schedule. Everyone enjoyed a bonus day of vacation on Friday, January 24, while teachers completed semester records. Also during this time seniors made final application to colleges and hopefully submitted information to scholarship committees. With an appropriate theme, “The Look of Love,” the Valentine Dance on February 7 pro- vided a welcome break in the winter routine. The Fifth Generation entertained while Queen Vickie Jon Greene, David Dixon, Henry Band, Bobby Hattawa : : ; : and Dora Hernandez, members of a philosophy ten Bass and King David Sandlin reigned over the meet at the Wilmington College. evening. 24

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Kay Marlowe, Margie Ennis, Kathy Gore, Anthony Richardson, Mike Pepper, and Wayne Baker admire the they won at the regional VICA convention. Bringing recognition not only to themselves but also to NHHS, several outstanding seniors won honors this year in regional and statewide competition. Awards ranged from academic achievement to public speaking. From the last week of February through the end of May, a series of special weeks interspersed other activities. Beginning with Sportsmanship Week, February 24-28, attention focused around school spirit and active student participation. During this week, however, unfortunate circum- stances proved the patience and understanding of faculty, administration and student body at large. To relieve the tension hundreds of con- cerned students attended a “Speak-In” and by calmly airing their grievances inspired a greater feeling of unity throughout the school. Bryan Jones, winner of the Bausch-Lomb academic achievement award, and Henry Band, recipient of the mee award, battle against each other in a game of chess. 26 trophies Lee Howe, winner of the state Senior Scholastic Pho- tography Award, demonstrates his skill as a photographer.