North Attleboro High School - Northern Light Yearbook (North Attleboro, MA)

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Kelly McPhee, Jason Gittle, Scott DiFiore and Pat McCann pull val- iantly in an eventual loss to the freshmen. Spirit runs rampant in the sopho- more class. Mr. Kelley observes the rally from a prime vantage point. “C” Is Not Necessarily Average 9

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CONTESTS, CYCLES, AND CHAIRS . . . . Class Spirit! “Today, the alternate bell schedule will be used. Classes will go to periods 1, 2, 3, break, 4, 6, 5, 7. After seventh period students are to report to homeroom, where attendance will be taken, and they will be called to the gymnasium by class.” Seventh period. Restless freshmen sit in Room 321, fervently ripping up sheets of yellow paper to pelt at their classmates. Cheerleaders congregate in the locker room to straighten their uniforms. Seniors languish in their seats, and remark to no one in particular that rallies are stupid. Homeroom attendance. Each class waits to be summoned, then rushes to the gym, attempting to look as cool as possible, without appearing like they really want to go. Seniors stroll into the gym, aware that the underclassmen in the bleachers are watching, and take their respective places. Musical strains. The football players amble in, looking serious. Most of them do not crack a smile during the entire rally. It’s tough being studs. The cheerleaders are bouncing around, occasionally eyeing each other, to make sure they’re doing the right thing. Spirit contests, speeches by Corky. Tricycle races, Tug of War. Which class is best? Musical chairs . . . Mark Newport, the reigning king. Marc Robichaud attempts to dis- lodge Mark Newport from his pre- carious perch. The junior football players clasp their hands in thoughtful meditation. The senior captains await the end of the rally. 8 “C” Is Not Necessarily Average

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CHARGED, CHARISMA, CRAZY . . . Chaos There is unmistakable enthusiasm present in the student body at North. Not to say everyone is excited about academics or athletics or lunch, but there is usually something to get charged about during the course of the day: a substitute, a victory over Foxboro, or the chance to pose for the roaming yearbook photographer in the smoking area. No matter what, there is always somethig a little off beat going on . . . someone is always up to something. Whether or not these antics result in an in-school or a good practical joke is another story . . . but in each instance the viva-city of the students stands out. Mark Creegan, Rob Dean, Jeff Johnson, Arnold Alonzo, Mike Ha- zen, Scott Miller, Mark Pedini, Greg Brogan and Karl Kronheim mug for the camera. Ellen Sousa shows her elation for a job well done. Mr. Siezega is a familiar face, sub- bing for absent teachers. Laurie Phipps’ Rocket Pride shines through. Two NAHS fans observe the Home- coming game. 10 “C” Is Not Necessarily Average HI