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

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Congress b Knight The S.G.A. fStudent Government Associationl, chaired by President Tara Maxey and sponsored by Mr. David Ciompalo, is an organization that uses parliamentary procedure in represen- ting the student body. As our flag represents our country, S.G.A. represents the leadership of all the clubs and organizations here at North High. S.G.A. is operated like our Congress in Washington, D.C. There are Senators picked by the membership of each club, class, or organization to express their opinions and to direct campus-wide in- volvement in activities. This year, the S.G.A., was in charge of 1 - Tara Maxey and her officers welcome the Freshman Class to North High and explain the up- coming class officer's election, 2 - Homecoming plans were formulated by S.G.A. Senate members, Lisa Finley, Ioni Ieffcoat, Rita Scott, and Christy Boring. 3 - Student Government Association: lL to R1 Sitting - Lisa Finley, Lisa Adams, Bonnie Bouch, Kim Bitter, Mr. David Giompalo, Tara Maxey, Louise Adams, Michelle Waser, Vicki Cooley. Standing - Kim McCook, Tammy Saucier, Terri Osborne, Mark Arlington, Lynn Pepkowski, Michele Markovits, Patty Talley, Teri DuBrule, Rick Morales, Manley Iaquiss, Ed Garner, Terri Cochran, Kim Kibler, Kallyn Har- mon, Kim Adams, Robin Ferrell. 54 X Organizations arranging and directing Homecoming Week. Through their Senate, decisions were made as to dress and activity days, procedures for the Homecoming Court's election and Coronation, and the ap- pointment of F.F.A. to plan Field Day and the Lance Staff to organize the Homecoming Parade. For the first time in many years to the S.G.A. also fell the task of arranging for the traditional Homecoming Dance. Ioining Tara at the helm of this busy organization were Vice-President Kim Bitter, Treasurer Robyn Bouch, and Secretary Louise Adams. They and the members of the Senate were devoted to improving the facilities and activities at North High. One highly successful pro- ject was the installation of bulletin boards in the patio area so clubs and organizations could post an- nouncements of upcoming events. In the month of hearts and love, February, the S.G.A. sponsored a Sadie Hawkins event. This enabled the Lady Knights to choose the man of their dreams, carry his books, open doors for him, and take him to a dance. This role-reversal event was a unique function and hopefully it will be carried on for years to come, a tradition started in 1982 by the S.G.A.! .1 I 1 I f

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1 - Attempting to improve the quality of school lunches, Y.A.C. members talked over their ideas. 2 - Youth Advisory Council: IL to R1 Row 1 - Mrs. Elizabeth Culleton, Elizabeth Corbitt, Glenda Ander- son, Denise Dixon, Cynthia Iiles, Coury Macdonald, Mrs. Bertha Stevens. Row 2 - Elease Scurry, Iavanda Thomas, Marilyn Smith, Lisa Crews, Angela Scurry, Cathy Kubesh, Ioe Fortini. 3 - This stu- dent planned meal proved to be another taste of success for Y.A.C. 4 - Patience is a virtue when waiting for your school lunch. Food Is First Priorit Have you any ideas how to make North High's cafeteria more attractive? Maybe suggestions of new dishes or kinds of food students would like to eat? These types of topics crowd the agenda of each meeting of the North High Ad- visory Council. Y.A.C., under the direction of Mrs. Bertha Stevens and Mrs. Elizabeth Culleton, attempted to improve the quality of food served in the lunchroom, to instruct students in positive eating habits, and to make them aware of the basic daily nutritional requirements. Of- ficers President Corey Macdonald, Vice-President Denise Dixon, Secretary April Brown, and Treasurer Marie Smith and council members, often found themselves attempting to deal with the most often voiced complaint of the student body, the high cost of cafeteria food. The money that Y.A.C. earned through fund raising activities was used to help defray costs for members to at- tend the annual state convention. At the convention they discovered that high schools throughout the state had been 93,gpi:at.zP':?'2.. 4 experiencing similar cafeteria problems due to inflation, a decrease in federal aid, and the poor eating habits of many teenagers. The various delegations worked together to find answers to the more pressing, common problems. Providing good food, pleasant sur- roundings, and a congenial atmosphere during lunch periods were the major aims of the Y.A.C. They realized it all could not be accomplished at once, but in 1981-82 they took positive action to get things started. Organizations X 53

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W tl. s u ,, .nf nw, an H.. .,,. . Q. me vw we - mu an -M -1 'X 1 - LTC Linwood Schultz and Cpt. Ronald Merritt sat at the ROTC display table prepared to pass out pamphlets and answer questions. 2 - North High ROTC: Row 1 - LTC Linwood Schultz, Maj. Tara Maxey. Row 2 - Lt. Annette Hernandez, Cpt. Brett johnson, Lt. Carole Worthington. Row 3 - Lt. Phil Leite, Capt. Ron Merritt, Lt. Chris Meyers, Lt. Sean Meyers, Cpt. Tom Montefinese, Lt. Ed Grabowski, Lt. Russ Graettin er. Row 4 - Mark jeter, Ralph Roberts, Steve Pate, Marie Smith, April Brown, Kim Hutcliins, Cliff Ebert, Stuart Martin, Gene Williams, Richard Dobson, Art Velez, Pam Hanley. Row 5 - jenny Nicks, Tony Mellema, jerry Whitaker, Mark Beattie, james Curls, Steve Muri, Paula jones, Chuck Mc- Clure, Iohn Hills, Mike Tarver, Row 6 - Tom Hard , Robert Lannen, Dan Loghren, Keith Edge, Paul McDonald, johnny Giddens, Mark Kingsbury, Tom johnson, Warren Salvatore. Row 7 - Wayne Pearce, Susan Horne, Larry Brown, Linda Walker, Angela Scurry, Gene McMullen, Gary Melvin, Greg Morris, Doug Gibson, Brian MacDougall. Row 8 - Larry En- nis, john Kanell, Carey Ross, Loretta Thomas, David Hand, Dale Maynard, Lloyd Sawyer, Tony Myrick, Dale Mathewson, David Smith. Row 9 - Tommie Cole, Brian Aalto, Penny Quetel, Paul Harris, Manuel Cox, Susan Brady, james Defaira, Charles Williams, Mike Ennis, Ken Sapp. Row 10 - joe Barley, Gary Richardson, Chuck Gilbert, Mike Zolno, Phil Perry, Ellis Baumer. 3 - ROTC Officers: Kneelin - LTC Linwood Schultz, Maj. Tara Maxey. Row 1 - Lt. Annette Hernandez, Cpt. Brett johnson, Lt. Carole Worthington. Row 3 - Lt. Phil Leite, Cpt. Ron Merritt, Lt. Russ Graettinger, Lt. Chris Meyers, Lt. E Grabowski, Cpt. Tom Montefinese, Lt. Sean Meyers. 4 - Cpt. Tom Montefinese inspects Company B. lDut,Ilonor. The Eagle has landed on the front lawn of North Fort Myers High School. After three years, North's ROTC has developed its own battalion and secured a portable from which it can operate its complete program. Under the experienced guidance of SFC james Scofield, U.S. Army Retired and Student Assistant to the Battalion, Lt. Colonel Richard Todd Spurlin, the North IROTC membership has grown to over 100 cadets. These cadets form two companies. As in other IROTC units, the cadet leadership is a vital factor in a suc- cessful program. N orth's Battalion Com- mander, Lt. Colonel Linwood Schultz is ably assisted by Battalion Executive Of- ficer, Major Tara Maxey. Comgy A is 2 ..CounU' under the direct command of Captain Ronald Merritt, while Company B is headed by Captain- Thomas Montefinese. The Reserve Officers Training Corps' program drills the cadets in many of the same military skills they would en- counter during their first six weeks of basic training in the U.S. Army. In addi- tion they also received instruction in developing the desirable traits of responsibility, loyalty, dependability, enthusiasm, respect, and tolerance. They quickly learned that a soldier obeys orders and treats others with con- sideration and tact. N orth's IROTC unit spent many hours practicing marching and drill forma- tions to achieve parade readiness for their participation in the Cape Coral Water Festival Parade, the North Homecoming Parade, and the Edison Pageant of Light Parade. These events helped them prepare for the Annual Federal Inspection of the Troops held at Cypress Lake High School. At this in- spection active U.S. Army officers grade the respective units in appearance and performance. Twice in the last five years, Lee County's IROTC has been rated the 111 Corps in the nation. Everything in ROTC is done in a military fashion. Students are initiated into this new way of life and introduced to a potential career in the Armed Forces. Organiza tions X 55