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

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Taking What They're Giving Cause We're Working For A Living

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 Everybody's Working For The Weekend The resources needed to fuel the life of a teenager go far beyond the limitations of al- lowance or handouts. Therefore, teens must seek to attain a per capita income enhance- ment vehicle, or simply — a job! With the influx of yankee greenbacks, the possibilities are limitless. There is, however, a severe draw- back in this means. In order to attain afflu- ence, students may have to surrender their precious weekends. “Everybody’s Working for the Weekend” is dedicated to those hard working students who have made sacrifices to get what they want. Their contributions to the economy and soci- ety as a whole are neither ignored nor unap- preciated. They have displayed dedication in- dividual initiative at an uncertain time in their lives. Both of these are indicative of the productive, responsible citizen, destined to maintain the prominent position of our great motion in the world today. 4

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“Slow Rida . . . Taka It Easy! In the beginning, there was Car. Its sleek, aerodynamic frame shone brightly in the sum- mer sun. Beneath its steely skin lain a heart of pure, automotive animal. Impressive as it was, the Car meant nothing alone. The natu- ral cycles of the earth became greatly disturbed because of this. The winds gailed, the earth shook, and the sky grew dark as night. The gods were left to for- mulate a solution for this most pressing of all basic, elemental problems. Who would operate Car! A tremendous bolt of lighten- ing suddenly struck the earth. And there, in the aftermath, was Teenager. Teenager was cool. His hands hung loosely at his sides while his sharp eyes took in all there was. He saw Car. He knew. Slowly, the viser on his helmet was lowered. Teenager entered Car. The perfect match had been achieved. The forces of nature continued to escalate further un- til Teenager stuck his head out of Car and cried, “Knock it off, you morons.” Thus began with that phrase or regret the gods and other figures of authority have yet to endure. They ask, “Was Teenager essential, after all?” Essential or not, the teenager and his car are here to stay. W'hen not recklessly careening down a roadway, the average teen takes his driving nice and easy. It’s a slow ride! 4 1. Randy Griffith shows off his heap. 2. Chris Bruman Steve Stanko prac- tice car surfing. 3. Teresa Martus and her old faithful. 4. Renee Cloutier sits on her favorite crusing machine. 5. Kara Baker, Jolynn Hebberd, Paulette Thomas and Tanya Blumerich invite us for a “Slow Ride”.