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

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EVENT • S Current events of different types affect everyone’s life in some way. Whether it is read about in the Newkirk Herald Journal or talked about in the hallways of school, eventually the news reached everyone. A big headliner this year was the restoration of the Statue of Liberty. She is often called Lady Liberty.” To the chairman of the Chrysler Corporation, Lee lacocca, she is the most beautiful and important” lady in Amer- ica. The Statue of Liberty was given to the United States on October 28, 1886, by France. This year she celebrated her one-hundredth birthday with a 230 mil- lion dollar renovation. For 99 years she has stood on a small island in New York Harbor holding a torch of wel- come. All across the U.S. fund raisers went on to raise money for our lady. Whether people traveled miles in walk-a-thons or just sent donations, all of America pulled together for this historic project. Another lady in the news was Christie McAuliffe, a Concord, New Hampshire, teacher, who was to be the first teacher in space. This expedition, launched Janu- ary 28, 1986, ended in disaster as the shuttle exploded seventy-five seconds into the flight. The subject of space again made the news with the return of Halley's Comet. Every 76 years the comet swings within 55 million miles of the sun. Its last appear- rance was in 1910. It could best be seen at 40° latitude north on April 11th, 1986. Participants from all nations agreed to share their results from the studies on the comet. Many people will remember this year as the year of the Coca-Cola controversy. It all started in 1900 when people could buy a bottle of Coke for five cents. Since then it has been “Delicious and Refreshing.” It could be found Around the Corner from Anywhere.” Then it be- came The Pause That Refreshes, and soon after “The Real Thing.” Finally in February of 1982 we learned that Coke is It!” Also in 1982 Diet Coke be- came available and after that came caffeine-free Coke. Through all of these descriptions and additions, the original taste always stayed the same. Then in April of 1985 it was announced that the most popular soft drink in the world was being changed and they were calling it New Coke. While some people enjoyed the sweeter, smoother taste of the new cola, most of America want- ed its familiar favorite back. By popular demand in July of 1985 the old Coke was brought back under the name of Classic Coke. On the sports scene there were the old familiar favor- ites and, in addition, a newcomer to Oklahoma. In the World Series this year the Kansas City Royals defeated the St. Louis Cardinals with a score of four games to three. In college football OSU and Florida State trav- eled to the Gator bowl with FSU winning, 31-23. OU and Penn State traveled to the Orange Bowl. OU came out victorious with a final score of 25-10 and became na- tional champions. And also in 1985-86 Oklahomans en- joyed a new sport as horceracing and parimutuel bet- ting arrived. As we remember the 1985-86 school year, we all remember a busy year, one filled with special times, special teachers, exciting games, and close friends. And, while the memories of NHS are often of these school activities, we also recall those events that made the news. Jennifer Patterson 10

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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

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P • E • O • P • L • E The years of junior high and high school hold many good and bad times. There are also many decisions that have to be made throughout the years. There are many times when one may feel discour- aged. On these days, a person’s attitude may be one of apathy. This is when one is glad to have a special person to turn to. A parent, a teacher, or a good friend is great to talk to for inspiration. They always have a smile and are ready to help. Sometimes one may feel like giving up instead of finishing what he has started. The encouragement of one who cares is needed to turn these feelings around. Teenagers often experience pressure from other teens to be more like ‘'everyone, a part of the crowd. A person may also find himself doing things only to please others or to be accepted by others in- stead of doing these things for his own benefit. Soon this person will realize what is happening and become unhappy with himself or angry with others. A special friend steps in now to encourage the person and remind him that he is a unique person and should not try to be like others. Everyone should remember that his differ- ences from others is what makes him special. Parents and teachers always stress the importance of a good education. They encourage their children and students to behave in class, do their assignments, and study hard. One way they motivate young people to meet their responsibilities is to have a reward for suc- cess or punishment for lack of effort. There seems always to be someone who encourages another to set a goal and not give up until it is reached. This person gives the other a boost when he begins to slack off. There are many people who care what happens to others and want to help them through the rough times. They give the influence needed to make others the best they can be. They teach others responsibility by being responsible for them. They teach love by loving and leadership by leading. Kim Locke, Cindy Stuemky Billy McDonald, Coach Baker 11