North High School - Galaxy Yearbook (Bakersfield, CA)

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Yi . r.,,, 0P-World of ocation The purpose of the Regional Occupa- tion Program, or ROP, was to provide students with .vocational training in specific areas. To some students this meant getting up extra early in order to catch a bus, but most felt it well worth their while. Upon graduation students in ROP could obtain jobs in their areas of training. Training for some careers was just like being on the job for some students. In retail sales, students worked in the var- ious stores at Valley Plaza, while stu- dents training as child care aides as- sisted teachers at day-care centers and preschools in town. Classes in ROP included nursing, auto technology, meat cutting, and telephone operating. Besides learning job entry-level skills, students in ROP were also able to meet people from other schools. ROPf89

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usiunnu-vnnivinui-nun-n. uilding N0 a Spirit Performing is the most exciting part of cheerleading, according to Karyn Mc- Namara. In addition to participating in activities and cheering for the teams, the frosh- soph cheerleaders gave parties, made banners and gave out spirit notes. They attended a week long camp at B.C. to learn new techniques for their routines. Being a cheerleader was definitely not all fun and games, but took a lot of hard work and determination to make the routines seem effortless. Cheer practices were held five days a week before school and at least twice a week after school throughout the year. After all the hard work the spirited cheerleaders found their rewards in the enthusiastic responses, both from the athletic teams and from the fans.

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The best thing I like about ROTC is the chance to learn how to be a leader. QPaul Washingtonj. I think it is a good way to start for my future plans. CRay Grantj. My grades have come up and I have learned to respect myself. Uohn Moweryj. I like to feel like I belong to something worthwhile and have trust placed in me by my so-called adopted brothers and sisters. CRobert Phillipsj. These were typical comments as ROTC cadets described their experiences in ROTC at North High. As quite a few also said, Sergeant Taylor is like a fa- ther to everyone. The Jr. ROTC cadets spent many hard hours practicing to become the best they could be. They earned trophies by marching in competitions. They also performed at halftime during football games. During the spring the unit went to Camp Pendleton for a week orientation visit where the cadets saw equipment displays such as tanks, aircrafts, and weapons. They also saw demonstrations of on-land, and in-the-air combat ma- neuvers. The cadets got to experience life like the Marines in eating, sleeping, and working. Sergeant Taylor concluded his com- ments by saying, ROTC gives young adults a chance to receive valuable training that is hard to find elsewhere. 90fJROTC JROT 2 Visit t Camp en dleto