Newkirk High School - Gold and Blue Yearbook (Newkirk, OK)

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F I N A N C E Finally, the class with the highest expenses—the seniors. They not only have all the expenses mentioned above, but “money more. School pictures are a thing of the past; this elite group takes senior pictures, and with this special name comes a very special price. Sen- iors and their parents find themselves paying for gradu- ation announcements, caps and gowns, memory books, and senior shirts. There are many other ex- | penses depending on the I £ ; individual student. Different I jjfc i? ' » ■ O organizations require mon- I 5} ! f i ey for dues and shirts. The I ’V,r'.r, athletes need money for I x y f 3 letter jackets and injuries. I § Last, there are miscella- neous expenses such as lunch, gas, assemblies, and other field trips. It is easy to see why there is really no such thing as a free education. The cost starts low, but by graduation the expenses have risen to an unbelievable amount. The next step in a costly education is college—but that is another story. Every United States’ citizen is guaranteed the right to a free education, but as all parents and students know, getting through high school is far from free. It is safe to say. the higher the grade the higher the ex- penses. Both parents and students are broken in while in ju- nior high, with a small amount required for class dues. But even this can not completely prepare anyone for the costly years ahead. Class dues usually increase during the sophomore year, with the realization of the expenses of putting on a prom the next year. Also, the deciding and choosing of a class ring takes place during the sophomore year, which is immediately followed by the down payment and balances. Duane Rouse Some juniors, after proving to their parents they are responsible drivers, take on the finances of a car. This is also the year for fund raisers, which, of course, each junior must purchase one of everything he she is sell- ing. The girls must also purchase that special prom dress, while the guys must lay out the money for a tux.

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H • E • L • L • O It came in various colors, shapes, and sizes, with dif- ferent sized cords and became a necessity for most students and a way of life for others. For fast accurate information many students turned to man's best friend . . . the telephone. The telephone is used for various reasons—getting rides to school, having boyfriend-girlfriend talks, finding out Saturday night plans, or if one needs, conferring with a friend. Most families go through two to three cords a year, trying to reach that bowl of melting ice cream left on the living room table or trying to reach that homework on the bed, while still talking on the telephone. If it weren't for school, students would use the tele- phone more than they realize. A person really doesn’t realize how much time he spends on the telephone until someone yells at him to “hang it up. A person’s time spent on the phone may vary. One may spend ten minutes on the phone while others may spend up to an hour. The amount of calls made may vary from person to person. Some make up to six to seven calls a day while others make only two or three a week. Those students sometimes take it for granted, but the telephone has become a necessity. Without the tele- phone a student’s communication line would be discon- nected. ... reach out and touch someone. Jill Ford Kelly Reed, Terry Perkins 7

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• CO p • 1 1 • R • 1 1 • T School spirit is one thing that Newkirk High does not lack. Being involved in many different activities is something that students enjoy. School spirit shows our pride and confidence in the school. Spirit at NHS ranges from posters on hall walls to chants and cheers at rallies to the screams and excite- ment of game time. The cheerleaders, band, and pep club really get in- volved. They engage in such things as bon fires, spa- ghetti dinners, and locker pals. Intensity and high concentration pep up the Tigers and keep them excited about the next event they may be participating in. Bigger crowds and better assem- blies are part of the enthusiasm, commented a senior high student. Different organizations have many types of spirit, too. The FFA enjoy engaging in stock shows and judging contests. The science club members take many field trips and like to participate in meetings twice a month. Student Council really gets involved and tries to include the whole student body in many of their activities, such as assemblies, dances, and competitions between the classes. Other things they get excited about are con- ventions and two meetings per month. Webster defines spirit as mental vigor or anima- tion, and as we all know, when the whole school gets together for a common cause—that’s school spirit. It is very important to have school spirit. Here, it gives us a real sense of unity and friendship. Denys Rippe NHS cheerleaders, sophomore spiritmakers