Norfolk High School - Milestone Yearbook (Norfolk, NE)

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MINI-MAG THE DOG ATE MY BOOK Students' best excuses for teachers, dates, parents As Mike stood in front of the class, again, explaining to Mr. Johnson why his assignment was not complete, the other students could see in his face that this was another one of his stories . It was a very explicit description and almost believable to the teacher, but it was still an EXCUSE. With the many pressures in society, some people just were not perfect. Therefore, justifications of actions became more common. Numerous students missed school because of illness; others because of family related events, but not all explanations were completely convincing. When asked why she was absent from school on a particular day, Sophomore Amy Kamphaus said, All my clothes were in the wash, so I didn't have a thing to wear.” Sophomores had not yet been faced with the opportunity to explain their tardiness after the lunch hour. This problem seemed to plague only the upperclassmen. I was at lunch and I couldn’t stop eating, Junior Tori Hackbarth said in reply as her excuse for being late. Along with the duty of being role models for others, the seniors felt the need to be independent. Senior Laila Pedersen told her best reason for being detained. My mom was late so she didn't get me to school on time. While a few tried to envision the best excuse possible, others took the direct route. They spared no feelings. Just be blunt, say you have a better date, Junior Chris Slahn said when asked his excuse for breaking a date. Whatever the reason, truth or fallacy, believable or not, the 80's student refused to resort to using worn out excuses. -by Ranelle Tighe YOUR DOG ATE WHAT? Best excuses heard by teachers from students They had heard them all. From the old My dog ate my homework to the more modern My computer was down”, time and again, NHS teachers listened to students' excuses. Whether it was not having homework done or being late to class, nothing was new. Jim Kubik, Government teacher, recalled one excuse he heard for being tardy. l was late because the flag football game in P.E. went into triple overtime. Another way of eluding class was to go to the nurse. This seemed to sometimes work but some people carried it too far. I need to see the nurse to get medicine for a place I can't tell you about, was an excuse Steve Morton, Applied Economics and Marketing teacher, heard from one of his students. Then there were those with a creative imagination. They were tired of the same old reason and hoped to get on the teacher's good side. Richard Cross, Speech teacher, remembered one student's excuse for getting out of a class. I have to go hunting for a pheasant to use for a demonstration speech tomorrow. Sometimes a teacher's call for quiet was even the springboard for excuses. To some people, being quiet just did not come naturally. If I don't talk, my throat gets sore, was the excuse History Instructor Ron Bruening heard when he asked a student to stop talking. Not everything was as easy as it looked and smart students did not underestimate teachers. Pulling a fast one on them was getting harder everyday. -by Ranelle Tighe AND JUSTICE FOR ALL Bicentennial of freedom celebrated across U.S. We take it for granted. Years go by and until it is challenged, no one thinks about it. Special courts decide what it means... the most valuable, and most over-looked document in the history of our great nation - the Constitution. This 100th Anniversary year at NHS coincides with the 200th Anniversary of that most precious parchment. It is nearly impossible for us to grasp the idea that as the first class of graduating seniors left Norfolk Senior High, the Constitution was already a year past its first 100 years. That is decades longer than the average human lifetime. And yet, even after so many years, it is as valid as the day it was written; only the paper it is written on has aged. Those men who, 200 years ago, drew up a set of laws to govern an entire nation, must have had incredible foresight. Thanks to that quality, we have stability and justice in this free nation of ours, America, to last for an eternity. -by Kristi Truex 4- Imini-mag

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 RjtvJOAxLwux As far back as grade school, students have always been told to believe in their dreams and to work to make them come true. During the 1987-88 year, Norfolk High was definitely the place to make these dreams happen. Many outstanding achievements were accomplished this year, in all areas of competition. From sports to music and academics, NHS was represented well. Norfolk High became a force to reckon with across the state. Not only did students represent NHS well, but also themselves. They showed that they had the discipline and determination to achieve the goals that they had set for themselves. Students worked hard for the numerous trophies, medals, awards, and honors that they received. Hours of rehearsal, studying and spare time were required for them to perform well. The sacrifices students made and the leadership they showed proved that they were capable of pursuing their goals and meeting them. ■by Natasha Siores - - w The best thing that happened this year was the way everyone supported all of the school activities. We took interest in things that we never usually thought about. » fa™ eJ xjy ' 231 -h Achievements Division