North Carolina School of Science and Math - Odyssey Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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Perhaps the one thing we remember most about the first semester of twelth grade is “college ap ' s. At first it was fun to get “fan mail from colleges, but then we began to murmur “meaningful academ ic experience” and “reward- ing extracurricular activities in our sleep. When we nearly went crazy staring blankly at an essay to be written, we turned to our friends, who always came through. We lived for second semester, when we would be “home-free. But once it came, we wanted time to slow down, for we knew our days at NCSSM were drawing to an end. We lived eagerly, trying to cram as many memories as possible into every remaining moment. Those months are full of memories, and they, along with the rest, will always be treasured as we reflect upon our unforgettable two years at NCSSM. 24

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As I opened up to the people around me, I realized that I had found my personal role in this ideal setting. I sensed that, as a small but vital part of this new w orld, I would discover the breadth and depth of my abilities. 1 knew that my development here, however demanding or rewarding, would be a landmark in my life. — Brian Habit During my two years at NCSSM, I realized how much I can do in my 24 hour allowance per day. NCSSM has also helped my to organize my priorities. I look at my friends at home, and I am soooo glad that I will not have to go through those important mental, emotional, and academic changes that they must undergo next year. NCSSM has helped me to discover myself — and I really appreciate that.” — Lisa Sykes

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applying . . . should I go? . . . packing . . . and unpacking . . . Rena ' s bedtime story . . . break- fast at E.K. Powe . . . sign-out cards . . . the food? . . . omni-present reporters . . . cafeteria duty . . . PA points . . . Dedication . . . the computer room . . . trick-or-treating in the dorms . . . Duke . . . “Another One Bites the Dust . . . roomcheck . . . exams . . . Morgue Hours . . . fire drills in the cold . . . campaign speeches . . . “Are you with me?” . . . Miller Killers . . . Gong Show . . . Domino ' s . . . silver and blue . . . “Whip It . . . slave auction . . . the Computer Dance . . . class rings . . . “Morning Has Broken” . . . Joe ' s slide show . . . closing ceremonies in the heat . . . summer separation . . . returning in the rain . . . new faces . . . convocation . . . renovation . . . WRRD and Econ . . . Max Min problems . . . the food again? . . . street dancing . . . second in National Merit . . . Haunted House in 1908 . . . mentors . . . GSP, but not for me, . . . turning 18 . . . college ap ' s . . . extended weekends . . . Mr. Unicorn . . . Twilight Zone . . . cancelled classes . . . Chris ' s concerts . . . game room . . . “Boycott Domino ' s! . . . senior formals . . . Senior Syn- drome (Oh yeah!) . . . blackout and fire engines . . . Merry Xmas . . . 1982 . . . exams (yuk!) . . . Senioritis . . . party . . . college letters, thick or thin? . . . Senior Prom! . . . Graduation . . . tears . . . I ' ll miss you . . . 25