North Fort Myers High School - Lance Yearbook (North Fort Myers, FL)

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1 6 X Open ing Red Knight Mania From the second North High students pour onto campus before dawn, until their last class ends, their school spirit soars like the eagle that represents our whole nation. Red Kni hts demonstrate their national pricfe as they stand at attention in homeroom each morning and listen to the national anthem, recite the Pledge of Allegiance, and bow their heads for a few moments of silent meditation. This same pride is evident at home football and basketball games as both fans and opponents partici ate in singing the national anthem before the competition be ins. Red Knights express sclgiool pride in many ways. During Homecoming Week students and faculty participate in a variety of events that build up enthusiasm for the big game on Friday night. Classrooms, allways, offices, and windows repeat the message of North High's confidence in their team's ultimate triumph. This type of spirit exists throughout the year. Red, white, and black banners hang on the walls before all athletic events to assure everyone that North is iii in all sports. Every loyal Knight owns at least one piece of red clothing that they proudly wear on spirit days. Nothing is more inspiringlthan a sea of screaming red-s irted fans at a pep rally, competing for the spirit stick, and urging the athletes to victory. Spirit and ride are part of the daily life at North. Everyone is extremely helpful and willin to extend the hand of friendship. Different clubs and organizations take advantage of the patio area, cafeteria, and hallways to entice new members and 4 advertise their projects and purposes. Agricu ture classes elp beautify the campus by planting flowers, trees, and shrubs and distribute potted plants to classrooms and offices to bring nature indoors. Even as inflation caused the price of school lunches to jump to 81.30, the spirit of North's students was not diminished. Many coped with the situation by brown bagging and a few added a touch of humor by carrying Star Trek, Rocky Roug-lhneck, and Holly Hobby lunc boxes. The North Fort Myers campus is home to over 1,500 students for six hours a day. It may not be new, but over t e twenty years it has existed on Orange Grove Boulevard, our beloved Red Knight Country has become an important part of the community. .1-rl 1 2 t l'1'.r',:.:.L,- .11 V- i :.-A s ' i... . 1 ' 3 ,

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Bursting With Progress Travel brochures describe Southwest Florida as a tropical paradise. Lee Countians point with pride to their magnificent sunsets, stately palms, beautiful beaches, and sparkling waters. These fac- tors attract thousands of people yearly and continue to make Lee one of the fastest growing areas in the country. Lee County is bursting with development. Everywhere land is being cleared and buildings of various sizes and shapes take form. Developers provide multiple hous- ing alternatives and are bringing shopping centers and banks into local neighborhoods. Residents of North Fort Myers 4 5 , are proud of their growing business community. There are new fast food establishments, restaurants, supermarkets, special- ty shops, and at long last - a three screen movie theater. Bowling, roller-skating, go-carting, and swimming are finally available on our side of the Caloosahatchee River. Transportation in and out of Lee County has always been a pro- blem. With the completion of I-75 and US 41, motoring again pro- mises to be a pleasurable and safer experience. The regional jetport, presently under construction, will open this area to more of the world and allow Lee Countians to travel 6 farther, faster. School and county officials con- tinue to show their interest in the needs of the North High communi- ty. A combined effort by these two governmental bodies has provided numerous recreational facilities. North High students show their in- terest in Lee County affairs by registering to vote and par- ticipating in community, civic, and charitable projects. We are proud of everything we have in North Fort Myers and Lee County and our pride grows every year, week, and hour. With all this pride, we know we are and will continue to be the best. 1 - The Caloosahatchee Bridge is highlighted each day at sunset. 2 - Lee County Supervisor of Elections, Enid Earle, registers Iim Cooper, Kathy Bloomfield and Mary Barnes as voters at her office in the Lee County Courthouse. 3 - The most recent addition to the Dunbar Community, the First National Bank is being constructed on Anderson Avenue. 4 - The ever-growing North Fort Myers area finally acquired its own public library. This facility will aid all residents in broadening their cultural horizons. 5 - True to the Democratic system, our Student Government President Tara Max- ey, confers with Lee County Superintendent of Schools Ray Pottorf, over matters of student concern. 6 - Answering the mandate of Congress, Robert Carrillo, Chris Woods, and Iackie Dixon register for the draft at the North Fort Myers Post Office. Opening X 5

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6 1 - Lee County buses await the final bell. 2 - Lunch boxes make their comeback at North. 3 - Adorned with Red Knight finery, Louise Adams states North is 111. 4 - Loyal Knights of all ages stand at a football game for our National Anthem. 5 - I pledge allegiance, to the flag of the United States of America 6 - North students socialize and grab a bite to eat in the cafeteria. A ' ful '