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

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Bosoni Buddies Everyone needs a friend sometime, someone to turn to when things aren't going well. Someone you can trust and feel comfortable with, who will talk things over with you, who will listen while you talk. Miss Melody Mitchitell is such a person, a friend and adviser to North I-Iigh's freshman students. She likes to become acquainted with ninth graders before they begin high school. She endeavors to do this by going to the area middle schools each spring and speaking to the eighth graders. She shows them films or brings guest speakers on subjects she knows young teens are interested in. By doing this, the students gradually become acquainted with her and begin to turn to her as their friend. When students feel they need to talk to Miss Mitchitell, they either sign up for a conference on the list outside her office door or if she isn't Stacy Williams Wendy Williams Keith Williamson Dean Willis Donna Wilson Kathy Wilson Lisa Wilson jesse Witte Robert Wolff Iulian Wood Cheryl Woods Michael Wright Randy Wyatt Ioseph Yerkes Allen Young Iohnny Young Debbie Zabinofsky Michael Zolno Shawn Zyderveld busy, just drop in and pull up a chair. At the first meeting she usually starts out doing most of the talking, Gradually, as the students begin to feel comfortable and know they can trust her, they start to open up. The majority of concerns students come to discuss are family problems, sex, drugs, relationships with male and female friends, peer pressures or academic difficulties. Miss Mitchitell likes to get students with similar problems together for group sessions. Talking things out with peers helps them discover that they are not so dif- ferent and alone, that other people have the same hang-ups. When you finish your freshman year, it doesn't mean you have to find someone new to talk to and help you think things out. Once you have this lady as a friend, you'll find yourself returning to her office for a chat throughout your high school years . . . the welcome mat is always out. Freshmen f 113

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The traditional meaning of the word sophomore is wise fool, and this year's tenth grade class ex- emplifies this definition by working hard but enjoying themselves along the way. A major reason for the class' success in fund raising and spirit was the large number of active members on their executive council. Hard work by council members paid off in large accomplishments accord- ing to the Sophomore Class officers and advisers. This year's officers were elected in the spring of 1981. This allowed them to use the summer formulating plans for a successful school year. Officers elected were Heidi Tietjen, Presi- dent, Kim Moody, Vice-President, Mandy Smith, Secretary, Tracy Can- non, Treasurer, Steve Martin, Class Coordinator, and Ray Garner, Sergeant-at-Arms. The council and officers volunteered many hours of hard work and demonstrated real dedica- tion this year promoting school ac- tivities. The encouragement of their advisers, Mrs. Emelia O'Grady and Mrs. Terry Andrews was a tremen- dous asset. Council meetings were held after school or scheduled on activity days. During these meetings problems were discussed and solutions refined by council members. A combined effort of officers, council members, and the rest of the Sophomore Class boosted tenth grade participation in North's 1981 Homecoming Week to an all time high. It paid off as the class won awards in window decorating, pep rally skit, and parade float competition. The sophomores had a great year. Everyone can look with pride to the Class of 1984. Sophomore Executive Council fLeft to Rightl Front Row: Anita McLeod, Trent Bowers, Ethan Ledford, Phil Perry, Chris Garrow, Shawn Gurnham, Christine Tillie, Iennifer Nicks, Monica Haggard, Sue Green, Ioy Wagener, Tami Hottensen, Melanie Ioslin, Cindy Clark, Sharon Hadsock, Wendy Tillery, Kenny Miller. Middle Row: Tracy Cannon, Donna Schoneman, Lisa Iones, Kim Moody, Marie Smith, Sue Clouse, Kim Clouse, Stephanie Dodd, Darlene Williams, Dana Cooke, Ienny Thomas, Sandy Hassenzahl, Iohn Kanell, Ray Garner, Mark Bitter, Tammy Lentz, Diane Brazil, Cathy Boring, Darlene Dials, Pam Volk, Kim Smith, Rose Ann Ulino, Leah Iohnston, Donna Bennett. Top Row: Mark Westra, Ioe Fortini, Steve Martin, Ioyce Malone, Raedene Turco, Betsy Coffin, Amy Austin, Molly Brodeur, Lori Lukitsch, Allyson Iones, MaryAnn Karn, Heidi Tietj en. Iody Alvarez Dennis Anderson Iennett Anderson Amy Austin Susan Baker Ioseph Barley Lori Battles Ellis Baumer ' Mark Beattie David Bechtol Tonya Becker A J ifit 531 ., Kathleen Beebe M- Mark Beigh if is, Donna Bennett Z -'K ' I ' Veronica Bergman gfii 4 if S ' 'iti-ii.- is I . M- l