Norcross High School - Spectrarama Yearbook (Norcross, GA)

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lim aw...,,Mu I 'fu-...MW M if A 10 1 - Pam proves that school is not all work. 2 - Key rests after a long day of tests. 3 - Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil - have no fun. 4 - Western day at Norcross. 5 - Just hanging around. 6 - Holly is very attentive in class. 7 - Vicki and Lori are veterans on the staff. 8 - Advocate staff sponsor Mrs. Maddox is always busy, but she finds time to pose for a picture. 9 - Kelly works on a story for the paper. 10 - Jeff Henderson, one of the many editors on the newspaper staff this year. A9 he news has always been an important part of our lives. There is no doubt that all of us want to be informed about current happenings in and around the school, and this is just what the Advocate Staff sets out to do. The Advocate Staff is a group of students maintaining a B average in English. These students must also have an outstanding teacher recommen- dation, and they must be invited by the sponsor Mrs. Cay Maddox to be on the staff. This year's staff consisted of eleven Seniors, six Juniors, and two Sophomores. These students worked hard to provide reading material that was interesting and informative. This year the editors were dedicated Seniors who were willing to put in extra time to make sure their deadlines were met. These Seniors were Kay Gaddis, Cathy Caras, and Holly Barber. This year's first Advocate went on sale on Friday, October 1st, for 25c. This was an exciting day for the staff, it could either make them, or break them. There's no doubt that the paper was a success - a job well done. After this, the paper came out monthly for the remainder of the year with articles centering around sports activities, interviews, and advice. 121

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he best years of your life begin here, happen now, and con- tain the cherished memories of high school no one can forget. Memories of special friends, special times, and a special feeling of belonging to Norcross High. Starting with the first friend made in your freshman year, you want to be accepted, to be a part of Nor- cross, and it seems at times as though you would do anything to feel as if you belonged. Involvement is the key word - taking the first step and reaching out to other people without being afraid of rejection, or of what people will think of you, and, believe it or not, it's not as hard as it sounds. All you have to do is give a little of yourself and find a club or organization that interests you. There are twenty-seven clubs at Norcross, and no matter what your interests are, there is something here for you. From The Newspaper Staff to the Debate team to Student Council to Service clubs to FBLA, and the list goes on and each club is special. So, dedicate your time and join a club lor two or threel and you will get a lot in return, because it's not so much the club that makes it special, but the people in it. They make up a Society and Culture of a rare breed. Special peo- ple with special interests and a lot to give. These are the things you will remember about Norcross years from now - not the classes or the work or the teachers but the peopleg the friends. Friends made and friends cherished, and Involvement is where it all begins. ,,,, .. . nil - - M ffll in ff.w A V - A2 V' f , ,ln 5 ,H . , .1 ' f- . I ,Q 'ma RTE?-'fl 2?G!WY'?f:WPN paw

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A3 ublishing a newspaper isn't as easy as it seems. It takes quite a bit of money to produce it. Once again they face the never-ending problem of financing it. They accomplished the feat this year by having a doughnut sale on Saturday, Oct. 9th. This sale brought in several dollars. The staff not only puts out a paper for the students to read, but they put their paper up for competition. They have won several awards for their journalistic excellence including The General Excellence Award for High School Journalism presented by Gwinnett Daily News, for three years. This group also makes an annual trip dur- ing the spring to Athens, The University of Georgia campus for seminars and an award ceremony. ith all the awards that are given, we tend to forget some people that deserve a very big one. The Aides here at Norcross deserve an award for all the work they do. We all take these people for granted. Most students believe being an aide is just an easy way to get elective credit but it's more than that. On a busy day in the library, those aides put in just as much, if not more work than a regular class. They have to shelve books, get magazines for students, and complete a workbook by the end of the quarter. Other aides include the Xerox and the Office aides. They also do a lot to ensure a normal day at school. The Xerox aides are responsible for hun- dreds of tests, worksheets, and other important papers everyday. They have to make sure these papers are run off, and are back to the teachers on time. The Office aides work in the offices, answering phones, taking messages, running errands, and stuffing teachers' mailboxes. The aides like any other class, must take a final exam at the end of the quarter. 122 weffmg m N-o.,.9ui ,,, W. K F x QW 3 aww 'tt 5' ' 'if L tr Xe t bl ' A 4 ave you ever noticed the painting of the Norcross Blue Devils on the press box? How about the Welcome to Norcross High School - Striving for Excellence sign al the main entrance to the office? Did you ever wonder who painted these and whose idea they were? They were both done compliments of the 1982-83 Art Club. Members of the Art Club are a very special group of young artists who are trying to give their talents in an effort to beautify the school. And they're doing a great job! The only requirements for entrance to the club is that you must be willing to work hard, because they had a lot of activities this year. Some ot these include the painting of the Blue Devil on the gym wall, and the painting of the pitchfork along the road in front ol the school. The members of the art club give so much of their time and get so much satisfaction in return. Each one has a talent to paint, draw, and sketch. Melissa Mathews painted the blue devil on the press box and is one of the more acl tive members of the club, and Mr. McVay is the sponsor. Together, along with the other members of the club, they make up a group of very talented and special people. L 5 l t