North Branch High School - Bronconian Yearbook (North Branch, MI)

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96 PINTS!! l)The students and staff members take places on the tables and donate their pint of blood. 2)The nurse checks Kelly Stroup’s physical history and does a blood test. 3)Tony Tyrell enjoys refreshments. 4)Mr. Winther is being checked to see if he is able to give blood. The blood at North Branch High School flowed much better in “83” than the previous year as we topped the old record by 28 pints. Staff, students, and alumni pumped out a total of 96 pints. Donors poured into the gymnasium with scared faces and shaky hands from 8:00 til 2:00. But the reassuring nurses and student helpers built their spirits back up. All donors felt gratified in that they were giving something that was needed. The blood drive was sponsored by the yearbook and newspaper class. The 1983 blood drive was a huge success.

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Turkey Trot was Huge Success On Tuesday, November 23rd, North Branch held it’s first ever “Turkey Trot”. The main purpose of the turkey trot was to help the less fortunate families in the North Branch area. Over $600 worth of food and money was donated. There was a total of 17 turkeys and coaches involved, which were sponsored by the classes and organizations. Also, there was a “ Turkey of the Day ” contest who in which would start the race. Our very own, Mr. Schleicher, was chosen by the students. When it was all over, coach Reggie Callendar and the turkey, sponsored by the school’s graphic class, were the win- ners. Also Reggie took first place for the best coaches costume, and Uncle Sam, sponsored by the student council, took first place for the best dressed turkey. This great event was sponsored by the newspaper staff, “ Bronco Hoofbeat”, and the student council. The whole idea was for charity and to just have a little fun. OFFICAL TURKEY OF THE DAY! ,4

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Assemblies Liven Autumn Days The h all Assemblies of 1982-83 was really fun to attend. The assemblies gave everyone a break from the regular school day to go out and enjoy themselves. The Senior-Falculty basketball game was one assembly which the Senior class will always remember. Even though the Seniors lost, they had the fun and excitement of playing one on one with their fellow teachers. Another interesting assembly was a 74- year old trick shot specialist named Wilfred Hetzel. This man has a repertoire of hundreds of trick shots: on one foot, eyes closed, on the bounce, etc... He has been featured on Real People and P.M. Magazine. Mr. Hetzel is also listed in the Guiness Book of World Records. The assembly which was the most exciting and humorous for many students was the rock band, “Freedom Jam”. This rock group of six guys played many popular tunes. They also had music dating back as far as the 20’s and 30’s. Comedy was also a huge part of the concert. The fall assemblies led to many terrific times for many North Branch High School students. They brought everyone together to just have a good time.