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

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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

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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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Sparkling S ncopators The blaring of trumpets and the cadence of drums announcing the ap- proach of a band has caused the pulse of Americans to quicken throughout ithe ages. Loyal Red Knights have always eagerly anticipated the appearance of their marching band. Stepping smartly in their red and white uniforms, band members continually add to North's pride and spirit. y Many outsiders have no idea how much time these talented musicians spend on preparations for each perfor- mance. Long, agonizing hours during the summer and fall, under the blazing Florida sun, were consumed with marching so that every line was straight, every marcher in step. Then came fthe job of learning and perfecting theiin- tricate patterns of the half-time routines. Practicing new and difficult pieces of music on their individual instruments, blending their sound with those of the others in their section, and then combin- ing these into a melodic entity took time and dedication during and after school. When not entertaining at football games and pep rallies, the marching band proudly carried the school banner in community parades and through competition at the county, district and state level. There was also a more sedate side to the North High Band, their appearances in symphonic con- cert. This totally different look, style, and sound delighted audiences wherever they performed. The expenses of operating a band, maintaining instruments and uniforms, and supplying new copies of musical selections, kept band members and their parental unit, the North High Band Boosters, busy throughout the year. The football game concession stand, candle and waste basket sales, and drawing for a whole hog, were but a few of their fund raising activities. The 1981-82 Marching Red Knights were under the direction of Mr. Keith Stark and Drum Major Ieff Hayworth. Assisted throughout the year by their able officers, President Belinda Takach, Vice-President Sam Wood, Secretary Christine Gartner, Treasurer Denise Morgan, Librarian Kim Bitter, Quarter- masters George Parze and Robert Childers, Senior Representative Nicole Harmon, Iunior Representative Patty Tally, Sophomore Representative Darlene Williams, and Freshman Representative Glenn Bitter, they com- municated the knowledge that Red Knights were and are 111 in Lee County and the state of Florida. -f T 1 - 1981-82 Band Council: IL to Rl Row 1 - leff Hayworth, Christine Gartner, Belinda Takach, Sam Wood, Denise Morgan. Row 2 - Nicole Harmon, Patty Talley, Darlene Williams, George Parze, Kim Bitter, Robert Childers, Glenn Bitter. 2 -f Marching Red Nights: Drum Major - Ieff Hayworth. Maj orettes - Kim Bitter, Stephanie Dodd, Christine Gartner, Nicole Harmon, Sue Marks, Iennifer Maxey, Denise Morgan. Percussion - Billy Atkins, Connie Bedford, Darrell Davis, Iohn French, Ruben Garces, Oui Hunter, Tim Malone, Duane Nash, Pam Oakes, Bill Peace, Richard Ratliff, Hugo Smith, Glenn Taylor, Raedene Turco, Kevin Wambolt, Ioe Young. Sousaphones - Robert Childers, Ioel Corbin, Dennis Martin. Baritones - Mark Bitter, Scott Cottrill, George Parze, Trombones - Glenn Bitter, Todd Kirby, Curtis Thomas, Ioe Williams, Sam Wood. French Horn - Lori Hayworth. Trumpets - Amy Ashton, lim Bembrey, Bob Carrillo, Ianis Cottrill, Marlene Hart, Iohn Kanell, Ethan Ledford, Troy Lister, Andrew May, Angela Morrison, Scott Ower, Patty Trealout, Iohn Wild, Darlene Williams, Heidi Williams, Iulian Wood. Tenor Sax - Ioe Dziewik. Bass Clarinet - Mark Arlington. Clarinet - Louise Adams, Heidi Altvater, Kathleen Beebe, Betsy Coffin, Ianet Collins, Valarie Erwin, Yvonne Frey, Sharoyn Harris, Dianna Heinkel, Shawn Lingle, Kim McCook, Iames Nolan, Cathy Smith, Doris Soler, Ann Sykes, Regina Varn, Sulyn Wenrich, Deborah Williams. Flutes - Lisa Adams, Iulie Crocker, Lisa Finley, Toni Griffin, Sharon Hadsock, Sandra Hassenzahl, Robin Hess, Amy Iuliano, Tammy Lentz, Kyna Lister, Robyn Maker, Ioyce Malone, Michele Markovits, Anita McLeod, Michele Olson, Susan Smith, Maxine Soler, Belinda Takach, Patty Talley, Kim Tomlinson, Ioy Wagener, Lisa Wasser, Michele Wasser, Donna Wilson, Lisa Wilson. Alto Sax - Diane Brazill, Kallyn Harmon, Lisa Iones, Greg Pike. Flags - Christy Boring, Iulie Britton, Dayna Cobb, Laura Davis, Toni DeVito, Carolyn Dickerson, Tanya Lust, Tara Maxey, Barbara Mueller, Lori Pastirik, Toni Ponte, Karen Putmon, Rose Reid, Iodi Reigle, Cindy Summerall, Brenda Takach, Sandy Thayer. ,i,.+ ,.........-M T, ,Y