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

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Innovative Interpreters North's Forensics Club is an organiza- tion that encourages its members to par- ticipate in scholastic speech competition. It is a club for students who know or want to learn how to use their voices to convey emotions, to inform, to persuade, or to entertain and wish to have their proficien- cies in these skills judged. Speech competitions, either in in- dividual or group categories, were available at the various forensic tour- naments held within the district and state. Under the experienced and creative eye of Mrs. Suzanne lager, Forensics Sponsor, many hours were spent choosing, practic- ing, and perfecting the needed skills in ex- temporary or interpretive speech. In February, North High's Forensic Club hosted a district speech competition. Twenty-eight schools from Southwest Florida met to compete in the categories of debate, extemporary oratory, oratory, dramatic interpretation, humorous inter- pretation, congress, and group interpreta- tion. Parish Hill took lst place in humorous interpretation at district and state. Forensics was a fantastically fun-filled learning experience for individuals, but it was hard work. Many hours of research and practice went into every piece before the contestant was ready to step into the spotlight of competition and be judged. xx is... -.,,, vu, 2 1 - Practicing her humorous interpretation selection before the February competition is Tammy Saucier. 2 - A moment of seriousness for Iohn Prickett as he per- forms. 3 - Scarlett Edge, Stephanie Iuba, and Casey Hanger seem to be throwing it, but Iohn Preuss and Iohn Panio certainly don't want to catch it, as they practice their group interpretation. 4 - Forensics QL to Rl: Row 1 - Iohn Prickett, Parrish Hill, Ioe Fortini, Ray Garner, Todd Spurlin, Iohn Panio, Mark Arlington, Ed Garner, Iohn Preuss. Row 2 - Lisa Witte, Clayton Stumpp, Stephanie Iuba, Michell Willis, Molly Brodeur, Terrie Cochran, Casey Hauger, Lisa Beller, Tim Hay. Row 3 - Sonya Merritt, Darlene Sapp, Pam Wilmot, Scarlett Edge, Heidi Tietjen, Tammy Saucier, Francine Rubin- stein, Lisa Finley, Tara Maxey, Michele Markovits, Mrs. Suzanne lager. 48 X Organizations aww, mam 'Z

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l i 3 4 1 - A serious moment in Go Ask Alice , finds Thespians Chris Siegel and Robin Ferrell center stage. 2 - Ms. Andrea Getzlaff and Thespians Terrie Cochran and Cindy Barnes enjoy a good story at the 1981 Thespian Banquet. 3 - Thes- pian Troupe 112519: Row 1 - Nicole Vracar, Beatrice Rosario, Teresa Rhodes, Chris Siegel, Tim Hay, Michele Markovits, Debbie Bradley, Francine Rubinstein, Terrie Cochran, Mark Arlington, Robin Ferrell, Pam Volk, Iohn Prickett, Stephanie Iuba. Row 2 - Nick Cooley, Pam Boyette, Scott Luders, Connie Bedford, Ioe Fortini, Rick Bacon, Pam Wilmott, Michele Willis, Molly Brodeur, Lori Pastirik, Ray VanRyckeghem. 4 - Thespians Scott Luders and Ioe Fortini look for approval as they read for roles in the Christmas plays. Best Act iii Town North High's Thespian Troupe 112519 was established to recognize those students who have made notable contributions in the field of theatre arts. To be considered for membership in this honorary organization, a student must earn ten points by his or her participation in theatrical productions. The number of points awarded is determined by the degree of participation as an actor or actress or a member of a support crew. After earning membership and being initiated, Thespians continued to accumulate points to earn themselves stars and finally the ultimate award, that of recognition as an Honor Thespian. Only two North Thespians, Robin Ferrell and Mark Arlington, accumulated sufficient points to achieve this exalted goal and the recognition of their peers. The North High Thespian Troupe is responsible for producing two shows yearly. In October 1981, they sponsored North's first dinner-theatre program, Knights on Broadway. After eating a delicious chicken dinner, the audience was treated to a collec- tion of variety acts starring North students. On March 25, 26, and 27, they presented the musical, Godspell. Later in the spring Troupe H2519 collaborated with their counterparts from Cape Coral High School and presented a Thespian Extravaganza , a series of variety acts and scenes from various plays. In addition to performing locally, the Thespians competed in district and state sponsored play festivals and individual com- petition. This year the district meeting was held in Ianuary at Lemon Bay High School and the state was in Orlando in April. Red Knight Thespians were led during the 1981-82 season by President Mark Arlington, Vice-President Robin Ferrell, and Secretary-Treasurer Terri Cochran. Sponsor of the Troupe was Ms. Andrea Getzlaff, North High's Drama Coach. Our Thespian Troupe continued to be an active and en- thusiastic addition to the extracurricular side of high school life. Their professionalism and talent entertained and delighted their audiences. Organizations X 49