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

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1 5 l 1 5 , fi iEZ32iE33iiE?' -n-n.....,, W 7 fm 9 1 - 1982 Excalibur Staff: IL to R1 Kneeling - Ienny Nicks, Doreen Makar, Tami Parker, Diana Bishop, Nichole Vracar, Valarie Nottingham. Standing - Mrs. Martha Richardson, Todd Mik- kelson, Michele Markovits, Ioe Fortini, Cindy Es- quivel, Karen Bussey, Mike McQuinn, Donna Schoneman. 2 - The Excalibur staff gets together for a work session. 3 - Staff members Ioe Fortini and Marie Kapcin discuss layout designs used in last year's Excalibur. 4 - Checking for mistakes in copy is Excalibur Art Editor Doreen Makar. fl Medieval Magic The magical days of knights and their ladies in the medieval times of King Arthur, live on at North High through the literary magazine, Excalibur. Named after the legendary sword Ar- thur used to right injustices dur- ing his reign as King of England, North's Excalibur is used to showcase the creative talents of student writers, poets, and artists. The Excalibur staff, under the direction of Mrs. Martha Richardson, solicited the con- tribution of original stories, ar- ticles, essays, poems, and draw- ings from the students at North throughout the year. The staff then proceeded to turn this pot- pourri of creative efforts into an attractive edition of the annual magazine. Our modern day knights spent hours designing layouts, reading, editing, and typesetting copy, and choosing and prepar- ing original artwork and photographs. They were involv- ed in all stages of production, even to selling advertisements and securing contributions to finance the production. Their reward came with the publica- tion and sale of the magazine in the spring and the knowledge they had helped budding writers, poets, and artists see their original efforts in print. Excalibur's Editor Diana Bishop, Assistant Editors Terri Cochrane and Michele Markovitz, Art Editor Doreen Makar, Photo Editor Ienny Nicks, Poetry Editor Mark Kinder, and Publicity Editor Mil-fe McQuinn worked with their staff in producing an outstanding magazine for North High 1882. It was enteraining, innovative, and something that all Red Knights could enjoy with pride- Organizations f 67

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Roving Reporters Room 23 took on the appearance of a journalistic complex during fourth and fifth periods daily. It was here that the Knight Life, North Fort Myers High School's student newspaper, came alive. Mr. Allen Caraway, Knight Life spon- sor, pushed the staff to publish ten monthly issues of the paper during 1981-82. The newspaper, produced completely by Iournalism I and II students, reflected the creativity of the staff and the flavor of life at North High. During the 1980-81 school year, a press center was obtained which greatly reduced the monthly production cost of the Knight Life and offered the staff an opportunity to become more completely involved in the actual production of the newspaper. This center, consisting of two typesetting machines, a headliner, a light table, and other equipment, allows the staff to completely set up each issue of their paper. The only thing not actual- ly handled by them was the press run. Being a member of the Knight Life staff was a large and serious respon- sibility. Everyone had to pitch in selling ads, interviewing students and teachers, searching for unusual articles, covering sports, organizational, and social events, and writing, rewriting, and then editing their creative efforts. The rewards were tremendous though as each issue was produced and they saw their work recorded in print and enthusiastically read by the entire North High family. 2 1 - Processing headlines, Lisanne Banta looks over the machine's read-out. 2 - Michelle Waser works on the new typesetter. 3 - Mr. Allen Caraway super- vises his staff during paste-up at the light tables. 4 -- Knight Life Staff IL to RJ: Front Row - Michelle Mease, Tami Parker, Diana Bishop, Allen Caraway, Debbie Hills, Connie Burke, Back Row - Dusty Boyd, Stacy Williams, Elizabeth Corbitt, Laura Flem- ing, Komona McGriff, Lisa Long, Linda Iacobson, Tammy Mattox, Marshall Upshaw, Mike Tam, Lisanne Banta, Troy Simons, Steve Maitland, Michelle Waser, Wade Smallwood, Shawn Lingle, Ed Ieleniewski, lim Thompson, Tamara Bragg, Richard Alfano, Paula Howze. 66 X Organizations -if .ff A.

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1 - F.F.A.: IL to Rl Row 1 - Danielle Curry, Sheryl Miller, Tiffany Touchstone, Vickie Helms, Kim Rudnik, Dorothy Roberts, Mike Roe, Bill Kurz, Linda Larson, Tracy Mann, Teresa Landress, Eric NeSmith, jimmy Bayliss, Sonja Kelly, Ioyce Deaver, Kevin Kelly. Row 2 - Ricky Whitten, Robert Hammesfahr, Ioel Corbin, Shirley Stewart, Bobby Harrell, Tami DeBrule, Shad Dean, Ioby Gay, Craig Giovan- nelli, Greg Marinell, Rick Woodall, Rick Eash, Wayne Pearce. Row 3 - Kevin Snyder, Delisa Carter, Kim Moody, lim Rowan, james Holland, Ion McMann, Greg Thompson. 2 - F.F.A.: IL to RJ Row 1 - Tracy Mann, Ioby Gay, Linda Larson, Robbie Noble, Mercie Welch, Cathy Edwards, Mandy john, Mende Hughes, Carol Petry, Dawn Matson, Brady Scott, Cheryl Bauchert, Robyn Bowker, Gary Richardson. Row 2 - Teresa Landress, Blaine Touchstone, Nina Adams, Staci Ludwig, Teresa Hanson, Wende Hughes, MaryAnn Karn, jim Hepp, Billy Smith, Linda Smith, Lana Flint. Row 3 - Wayne McKibbins, Robert Pohle, Craig Giovannelli, Bill Kurz, Tim Corkhill, Scott Fussnecker, Sharlene Whidden, Scott White. 3 - The prize-winning F.F.A. float. 4 - The F.F.A. corn-on-the-cob booth was a culinary and financial success on Homecoming Field Day. 2 sg f 1 Sod-busters and Cattlemen Future Farmers of America continued as one of the most popular and rapidly expanding organizations at North High during 1981-82. The continuous guidance of Ms. Nancy Ward for the past three years, has enabled the group to develop leadership abilities and to spread their devotion to rural America throughout the community. The F.F.A.'s motto, Doing to Learn, Learning to Do was exemplified by members whether they were fund rais- ing, competing at the local or state level, working for their organization, school, or community, or just enjoying social events. This year they accepted the responsibility of organizing North's complicated Homecoming Field Day. 68 I Organizations Not only were they responsible for allot- ting refreshment booths and setting up the activity schedule, but when rain caused a last minute alteration in plans, they reorganized the entire event throughout the halls, patio area, and bus ramp. When F.F.A. decided to get involved, they went all out. During Homecoming their hot, buttery' corn-on-the-cob was again a itl attraction, and their float en- try garnished the blue ribbon. The F.F.A. Rodeo in December provided a full array of exciting events for both par- ticipants and spectators. Liquid soap sales, the continuous production and sale of produce and plants, and the an- nual drawing for a side of beef also add- E l s 5 -. nn X , 5 ,1 bl rj .W . 1 1,1 'S ii ' . X an ed dollars to their treasury. A major portion of the club's funds went toward their favorite project, an F.F.A. Leadership Training Center. This center will provide an educational and recreational environment for all con- tests, meetings, and seminars involving vocational agriculture members and personnel. Coordinating the F .F.A. activities this past year were President Linda Larson, Vice-President Bill Kurz, Secretary Tracy Mann, Treasurer Teresa Lan- dress, Sentinel Ioby Gay, and Reporter Craig Giovannelli. These officers and the other F.F.A. members made North proud it has a little bit of country on Orange Grove Boulevard.