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

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LQUE PASA? 1 - Practicing their commercial for the International Dinner, Louise Adams, Maxine Soler, Philip Baker, and Cathy Boring, pay close attention. 2 - Spanish Club lclockwisel: Inner Circle - Mary Massoth, Doris Soler, Kathy Prickett, Traci Davis, Cathy Boring, Melissa Roof, Donna Schoneman, Allyson Iones, Candy Boring, Renee Murphy, Iohn Eichner, Ellen Ayres, Christy Boring, Raedene Turco, Cathy Smith, Wendy Kelleher, Ieri Cunningham, Rose Ulino, Kim McCook, Mark Arlington, Ianet Collins, Iohn Panio, Phil Baker, Patti Haley, Lynn Pepkowski. Outer Circle - Monica Haggard, Rita Scott, Michelle Markovits, Richard Frank, Lisa Finley, Louise Adams, Donna Bennett, Theresa Roof, Kathy Kuhs, Lisa Adams, Maxine Soler, Sue Clouse, Kim Clouse, Karen Snodgrass, Ray Garner, Ieanette Dials, Darlene Dials, Francine Rubinstein, Clayton Stumpp, Beth Parrish, Rick Morales, Tammy Saucier, Heidi Tietjen, Casey Hauger, Iohn Prickett, Iohn Kanell, Traci Walter, Cathy Kubesh, Kim Rutherford, Ienny Thomas, Laura Davis, Tammy Lentz, Chris Siegel, Lisanne Banta, Lori Douglas, Sandy Wallace, Debbie Ripple, Cindy Clark. 3 - Representing Spanish Club in the Homecoming Parade, Rick Morales exhibits some Spanish culture. El Circulo de Espanol is the name of one of the largest clubs at North High, the Spanish Club. This extremely active organization has prospered over the years due to the devoted sponsorship of Ms. Peg Flaherty. Serving as president for his second year, Rick Morales received outstanding support from his fellow officers, Vice- President Casey Hauger, Secretary Louise Adams, Treasurer Heidi Tietj en, Coordinator Ieri Cunningham, and Sergeant-at-Arms Lisa Finley. This board planned the multiple activities and fund raising projects for 1981-82. On October 26, all the foreign language clubs met for their Annual In- ternational Dinner. Students brought cultural salads, entrees, or desserts to share with others in this culinary adven- ture. Spanish club members performed Q in commercials they would see in Spanish-speaking nations. Homecoming Field Day was enriched with the Club's famous Taco Stand. When not preparing or serving this authentic dish, members were occupied running the two-man tricycle race. Super salesmanship seems to be a synonym for Spanish Club members. These personas put forth time, effort, and dedication in each fund raising ac- tivity but especially successful were their Tom Watt suitcases The collec- tions of intriguing items netted the club over S2,700. Christmas was an exciting time for Spanish Club members, Former North teacher Ed Krupo acted as D.I. for an evening of dancing, eating, and playing games, topped off by the breaking of the traditional pinatas. In February, the club members traveled to St. Petersburg for the Inter- national Folk Fair. There they enjoyed many cultural exhibitions of crafts and food prepared by the various cultural centers in Tampa and St. Petersburg. Spanish Club sent may students to local and state Spanish conferences to compete in various competitions bring- ing honors to themselves, their club, and North High. At the end of the year, members took their annual trip to Tampa to experience Ybor Square and the cuisine of the Valencia Gardens. Trips to Busch Gardens and Adventure Island topped off a wonderful Spanish adventure and a tremendous year for the members of El Circulo de Espanol. Organiza tions X 63

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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

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D'Anglais a Francais French Club may appear to be just another foreign language club to the or- dinary student at North High, but once inside the doors of room 115, it's another story entirely. The French Club sponsor, Mdme. Benkhatar, feels her club is a bit more exclusive than the others because she required its members to belong to a French class before joining. This made it easier to pass on news regarding club meetings and activities. As with most organizations, French Club had a need to replenish its club treasury during the year. This they did with the usual car washes and bake sales throughout the year. Soon they had raised a tidy sum which enabled them to participate in a full array of social and educational events. All members looked forward to the St. Petersburg's International Folk Festival in February with enthusiasm. This event offered the students the opportunity to observe and learn about various cultures through their displays. EX- hibitors, dressed in native costumes, served authentic food, displayed their crafts, demonstrated their music and dance, and discussed their customs and heritage. French club is certainly not all fun and games. French students and club members began practicing in the fall for spring competition at district and state levels. Entries in these contests were in fields of oral recitation, written transla- tion, and artistic interpretation. Led during 1981-82 by President Robyn Bouch, Vice-President Laurie Parish, and Secretary-Treasurer Valarie Nottingham, French Club members were easily identified in North's classrooms and hallways by their white T-shirts with red sleeves, bearing the slogan, Souriez si vous parlez francais . . . Smile if you speak French. 44, 1 eg . 1 - Pausing for a moment of quiet contemplation during the foreign language's skating party was French Club member, Hezy Hemed. 2 - Mrs. Benkhatar enumerates her expecta- tions on participation in club activities. 3 - Ienny Nicks, An- f dy Iohns, and Kim Moody get information from Mrs. Benkhatar on their trip to the Folk Festival in St. Petersburg. 4 - French Club IL to Rl: Kneeling - Caroline Normandin, Katherine Yoder, Valarie Nottingham, Anita McLeod, Denise Nolan, Cindie Esquivel, Lynn Truskey, Bonnie Bouch, Robyn Bouch, Dennis Anderson. Standing - Ienny Nicks, Ienny Genesky, Dawn Iackson, Karen Bussey, Kim Moody, Andy Iohns, Carla Dudley, Denise Morgan, Dawn Hepp, Cheryl Martin, Coury Macdonald, Mrs. Cathy Benkhatar. 64 X Organizations 4 gtlm I si Wi!