Norcross High School - Spectrarama Yearbook (Norcross, GA)

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,. ff-We.es.:Me-es. This year s yearbook is dedicated to two very special people. The first of the two is Mrs. Gail Middour. Mrs. Middour came to N.H.S. four years ago, when the class of '83 were just starting out as freshmen. When asked what she thought about this year's graduating class she replied, I con- sider them to be my class and extra special. Mrs. Middour is very involved in the everyday lives of many N.H.S. students. She's a counselor to many a problem and heartbreak, a mender of broken friendships, a sounding board when a stu- dent needs to let off a little steam, and just a very good friend. Many students have said that just seeing her smile at the end of a crowded hallway lifts their spirits alittle more. Outside of school, she has a very fulfilling life. She takes care of her new husband of three years, and her dog, Buffy. She's very involved in sports, besides skiing, she is also the Girls' Tennis Team coach. She also is known for substituting as cheerleading sponsor and team mother for a lot of sports. This year's Spectrarama staff would like to con- gratulate Mrs. Gail Middour on a job well done. 30 sf Ui ,f ' 1 fffjs .. L ' . at 5 il? 4, . ,--- so .I 'H,g5,.,? :ri ,R I r ,y:.mq5 5 .. 5' T A ' fi' w , ,gg .. . Q -'..- ,X T it X ii -' as ix 93 5 '. , - . - 5 2- 1 if, Q. .K wg ,if .... W... gf!! fi , 3 5 if f. T if QNQ 5 R - N 5 Q ' 1 k Z. -- FS L 55.7, f-gf ' 1 'ff , K t E' . 7 , - 7 1 LY I 5 A V Y I I... 11+ ,, T, 'Iii' -t I W l ,,'. K i j W 1 SA

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W W, WN 'Wk Your journey through Blue Devil Country will take you down many hallways, across many parking lots and into many fields. As you travel through N.H.S., you may hear voices raised in song, dramatic monologues being recited, band instruments being tuned, routines being practiced, or a typewriter punching out the next big story for the newspaper. As you journey, use all your senses to experience fully all that the geography of N.H.S. affords a visitor. See the Senior class members painting faces on the day of the big game, listen to the roar of the students rushing to a pep rally, and feel the excitement in the halls and in the classrooms during spirit week. There is much to ex- perience for a visitor and native alike in Blue Devil Country. 1 - Mike Allen enjoys a pre-game meal at Norcross First Baptist. 2 - And who are you thinking about today? 3 - Robert Jarvis has a mo- ment of confusion. 4 - Burcher Gammage has a few moments to catch a few rays. 5 - Norcross High, a Punk Rock haven? 6 - The Gwinnett T.D. Club most valuable offensive back Sheeley Poole. 7 - Ms. Webb is honored at Norcross' 150 birthday. 29

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M'--1. 'Dt The second special person the yearbook is dedicated to is Coach Jerry Raines. Coach Daddy Raines as many girls call him, has been head football coach and athletic director at N.H.S. for six years. He has also had to fill in as a baseball coach, 9th grade girls basketball coach when no one else was available. When asked what his favorite thing about N.H.S. was he replied, The relationships, between the students, and the students and faculty. The people with the most respect for Coach Raines, themselves, and others would have to be the football players and those associated with them. He has taught each group of players something different through the years, this year's team learned that, TOGETHER WE CAN! When several players were asked to comment they all replied basically the same, Coach Raines has taught athletes at N.H.S. to strive for more than ex- pected, to reach down for that extra deep down. Even those not involved with athletics agree that he has brought that extra umph to N.H.S. Not only do students turn to him for classes needed, ice for a hurt, or to get a better way to do something, but teachers are also known to run to him for help. They needed an ice cooler for a day, sports equipment for a game, or that most famous request, Can the, use your van to go... From the drama club to F.H.A., all seek his help for something. Thanks Coach Raines for being there. 31