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

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1 - The North High Chorus entertains the student body in the patio area. 2 - Chorus officers pose in their formal attire. Row 1 - Elease Scurry, Paula Iones, Shelly Wild. Row 2 - Andrea McCrea, Tam- my L. Smith. 3 - Members of the Miami Honor Choir pose outside of Maurice Gusman Concert Hall. 1 Wi Strings Thls year you might not have heard too much about the North High Or chestra but it was in existence under the name of String Ensemble Only four students made up this group at the beginning of the year but the sounds they produced more than made up for their small number Phil Leite and Susan Nein played the violins in this unique group while For shunder Ward and Robert Nein were featured on the cellos. The String Ensemble was under the direction of Mrs. Marilyn Hogan who taught only one period at North daily. The rest of her day was spent at Suncoast Middle School where she directs the orchestra and chorus and teaches general music classes. The String Ensemble performed minor concerts for Mrs. Iagers speech classes and for an assembly at Suncoast Middle. In the future we know we will N01-th High String Engemblg hear more from them as they build their Phil Leite, Susan Nein, Mrs, Marilyn Hogan, Forshunder Ward, Robert Nein numbers toward full-orchestra strength, Organizations X 61

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Sweet Sounds of Success The talented young men and women who composed the North Fort Myers High School Chorus knew what it meant to practice and train. Beautiful vocal sounds did not just occur by opening one's mouth. It took many hours of long, hard practice to improve and perfect tone, diction, breathing techniques, and harmony for their concert performances. During 1981-82, the Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Pruella Niver, per- formed throughout Lee County giving concerts at churches, luncheons, and club meetings. At Christmas, they presented The Night of Miracles Can- tata at the Methodist Church in North Fort Myers and entertained their fellow students by caroling in the patio area. Eight students from the North Chorus were chosen this year to participate in the Miami University Honor Choir dur- ing the fall. They were Marie Schoonover, Lori Lawrence, Kelly Bright, Tammy Smith, Scott Cottrill, Steve Callhan, Iason Cash, and Ellis Baumer. Ten students were selected as members of the Lee County Honor Choir, Melody Addison, Lori Lawrence, Shelly Wild, Paula Iones, Cynthia Iiles, Scott Cottrill, Iason Cash, Phillip Ayers, Scott Luders, and Ellis Bauman. Preparations went on all year for the district and state vocal competitions held each spring and for the group's participation in the combined Lee County Massed Chorus. Topping off their busy year was the annual perfor- mance of the Chorus at the North High Baccalaureate Ceremony on May 23. Chorus officers for 1981-82 were President Lisa Clark, Vice-President Elease Scurry, Secretary Shelly Wild, Corresponding Secretary Paula Iones, Treasurer Andrea McCrea, Librarians Tammy Smith and Paula Iones, and Coordinator Cherie Gerald. These leaders and their fellow vocalists are to be congratulated on the dedication they showed, the entertainment they provid- ed, and the honor they brought to their Alma Mater. an 3 1 - Iason Cash hits his note during practice for the Lee County Honor Choir performance. 2 - Ready for the center ring, Chorus clown Carole r Worthington, makes her entry in the Homecoming parade. 3 - North Fort Myers High School Chorus: IL to Rl Row 1 - Shelly Wild, Teri DeBrule, Carole Worthington, Michelle Iohnson, Ellis Baumer, Greg Sweeney, Tammy L. Smith, Pam Volk, Kelly Bright, Ioyce Vathis. Row 2 - Tammy Lawrence, Lori Lawrence, Marie Schoonover, Cynthia Iiles, Sally Vaughn, Shauna LaPosta, Scott Cottrill, Scott Luders, Shezell Putmon, Casandra Whittye, Shirley Connors, Paula Iones, Mrs. Pruella Niver. Row 3 - Denise Dixon, Elease Scurry, Melody Addison, Marie Smith, Iason Cash, Phillip Ayres, Carolyn Dickerson, Sharon Ervin, Andrea McCrea, Carol Lindhout, Michelle Ward. 4 - Lee County Honor Choir par- ticipants: IL to R1 Sitting - Lori Lawrence, Scott Cottrill, Shelly Wild. Standing - Iason Cash, Melody Addison, Phillip Ayres, Cynthia Iiles, Scott Luders, Ellis Baumer, Paula Iones. 60 f Organizations 4

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The sun spotlights Pam Boyette as finishing Spotlight, Center Stage The smell of grease paint, the allure of bright lights, and the magical sound of applause have drawn many Red Knights to join North's Drama Club. At some point in each of these students' lives there was a need to be recognized by others because of a special talent or achievement. They decided to seek this recognition by performing before or behind the footlights in the world of theatre arts. North's Drama Club has grown in size and undertakings since Ms. Andrea Cetzlaff assumed sponsorship three years ago. Regardless of limited stage facilities, many quality productions have been presented. Spring '81, the students and com- munity were delighted by the musical extravaganza, Grease , presented in cooperation with musicians from the North High band and produced by the Class of 1981. First semester this year found the group undertaking two pro- ductions, the dramatic presentation of Go Ask Alice , the story of a teenage girl and her desperate attempt to break free from the addiction of drugs, and a dinner show spotlighting the talents of North students in a succession of variety acts. During the Christmas season drama students traveled to the Edison Mall and local elementary schools to present two one-act plays, The Littlest Angel and It's Sad, So Sad, When an Elf Goes Bad. Spring '82 again saw music enter the scene with the Thespian production of Codspell , a fast moving, heartwarming, modern rendition of the Book of Matthew. Leading Drama Club during the 1981-82 year were President Robin Fer- rell, Vice-President Mark Arlington, Secretary-Treasurer-Historian Terri Cochran, and Publicity Director Tonya Becker. K is 1 1 touches are made on the Go Ask Alice scenery. 2 - The cast of The Littlest Angel listen intently to their student directors. 3 - Drama Club IL to Rl: Row 1 - David Bechtol, Iennae Wierengo, Wende Hughes, Sheryl Miller, Todd Hughes, Parn Volk. Row 2 - Sonya Merritt, Monica Haggard, RoseAnn Ulino, Nicole Vracar, Tonya Becker, Terri Cochran, Mark Arlington, Robin Ferrell, Dawn Minnick, Laura Dunn, Lori Deitz. Row 3 - Zana Auldridge, Kenny Collins, Chris Siegel, Tim Hay, Michelle Markovits, Debbie Bradley, Francine Rubinstein, Beatrice Rosario, Patty Trealout, Debbie Raulerson, Patti Talley, Iohn Prickett, Teresa Rhodes, Stephanie Iuba. Row 4 - Angie Varner, Nick Cooley, Pam Boyette, Scott Luders, Connie Bedford, Ioe Fortini, Rick Bacon, Pam Wilmot, Michelle Willis, Molly Brodeur, Lori Pastirik, Kim McCook, Ray VanRyckeghem. 62 X Organizations 3