Norcross High School - Spectrarama Yearbook (Norcross, GA)

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va-l,f.f:.n.i-nn:.l..l '.m.:1.-.l.1,u. - , J, A-:gy ,J-1,51-3,99-gi wx, gr URERU55 HI ...A A12 fyou are interested in debating and are motivated to the necessary work involved in speech competition then the Debate Club may be for you. Through the sponsorship of Mrs. Ftenken and co-sponsors Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Ware, the four member debate team has learned the skills and techniques for skillful debating. On September 11th the team attended a debate workshop at Emory University. On October 2nd the debate team attended a debate tournament at Westminster School as observers so that they could become familiar with debate format. On November 20th they participated in their first big debate tournament at Woodward Academy and they did exceptionally well. This small club, consisting of Bridget Smith, Kim Whitehead, David Head and Mark Mitchell, met every Wednesday afternoon to work on perfecting their debating and speech competition skills. A10 1. During 1st period part of the Chorale works on music. 2. Music in Ms. Johnson's office. 3. The Chorale sings at the Crystal Pistol. 4. Tim Hamilton sings a solo at Six Flags. 5. Historian Greg Henson shows his style. 6. Brad Howard practices after school. 7. Bobby Moon shows who is number one. 8. Debate members pose for the camera. 9. Bobby Moon, a Madrigal section leader, is also a Thespian. 10. Practice makes perfect! 11. Kim Whitehead was an important part of the Debate Team. 12. The 1982-83 Debate team. A11 133

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H E, . A1 oncert Choir encompassed 2nd and 3rd periods, and each class had a treasurer, historian, and section leaders. This year's co-treasurers were Elizabeth Kreiner and Chris Cashion. The 82-83 historians, in charge of the Chorus Scrapbook, were Greg Henson and Jan Kimbril. Cathi Sigmon, Cindy Nesbit, and Keith Pettit worked hard to keep 2nd period Concert Choir in harmony as section leaders, while Valery McCloud and Bobby Moon did the same in 3rd period. Mrs. Johnson had a full load of classes this year. Five classes and four performing groups. First period was this year's Chorale. This class was composed of young men and women of all ages who performed at all Chorus Concerts, including Festival in which they did very well. In 2nd period was the Advanced Chorus, all of the top singers in the school. This part of the Choral program WNY?-1 K 3 ag, Wa 'IL xy' Hn., consisted of mainly Juniors and Seniors but also had some talented Sophomores and 4 excellent Freshmen. Third period contained the best singers in the Choral Program in a group called the Madrigals. They entertained audiences with classical and modern music, also doing some dancing in concerts. Although they may not have known itg 5th and 6th periods, Freshmen and Beginning Chorus, were key parts to the Choir. Both groups gave younger students chances to learn about their voices and music in general. Freshman Chorus attended Festival and did very well, while Beginning Chorus did not perform. They learned much and at the end of this year joined higher Chorus classes, keeping the Chorus going for next year. The Christmas season was our Chorus' busiest of the year. They had concerts in various malls and at other places in Norcross and Atlanta. The final part of the NHS Chorus' celebration of Christmas was their concert for parents and fellow students. They sang well, doing some religious music, some carols, and some contemporary Christmas songs. In the Spring, the Choir had their Spring Concert and their Award Ceremony. The NHS singers ended their performing year with a crescendo by delivering a fine performance for the parents, administration, and students of Norcross. Outstanding Choral students were honored on Awards Night. Honors for the best students in each class were given for outstanding workers, and for the Seniors in Chorus. it was a time of recognition, laughter and fond memories. ln the few short years of its existence, the NHS Chorus has made a big name for itself in Gwinnett County, and they have proved that they are a whole step above the rest. 132 A7

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peaking of hard working students, this year's DECA club members were working at school, jobs, and on an ANTI- SHOPLIFTING CAMPAIGN. Mr. Peeples sponsored the club and had this to say: Students were dedicated, hard-working, and con- tributed much to the school and community. One of their main purposes is to create an interest in marketing and Distributive Education among students. To do this the club is set- ting up a slide show of members working at their jobs and presented it to those interested. Many Juniors and Seniors were able to create situations where students can develop leadership and self-reliance at the jobs where they worked. They also developed vocational understanding, social intelligence, civic consciousness, and leadership. The officers worked very hard in leading the club. As president, Steve Siebold worked diligently with the other officers and the spon- sor, Mr. Peeples. He did a wonderful job and everyone was pleased with the job he did. The other offices were held by Charlene Waite, Jennifer Lowery, Gaynell Turner, Lesa Stubblefield, and Mindy Clements. The DECA club members maintain a C average and must be a Junior. A member also needs to be approved by either a counselor or principal. These members get on the job training, an education, and valuable experience. V3 - 'lfl'-' 1 R3 H4