North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Prai e for ork Showing excitement to be a part of the opening year of North, Loren Reed, Head of the Fine Arts Department, exclaimed, 4'We have a fine staff, both administratively and among the teaching corps. Our students impress me, not only do they have a great deal of talent in the arts, but they them- selves have made this year a most enjoyable experience. North is a good place getting better Gardening, painting, metal- working, and traveling will keep this admirable and talented teach- er busy this summer. Illustrating his belief about greatness, he philosophized, I admire anyone who works hard at what they do. I admire the myth more than the person, John F. Kennedy, for examplef, Into perfect pitch, Ron May, Vocal Director leads Susan Schroeder, Rachel Dunbar, Susan Gray, and Kathy Budelier. Photo: V. Sabatino. In motioning for more sound from the second violins, Orchestra Director, Kerry Goodwin unites the musicians. Photo: V. Sabatino. Fine Arts W4 fi Loren Reed

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5 4 i Joe Scott In Fond of Aside from spending many hours gardening and landscaping, Head of the Foreign Language Department, Joe Scott, enjoys reading, reflecting, and talking with people with whom he has common interests. His dedication and enthusi- asm for maintaining and refining our natural environment led to the beautification project he manned for North. In early fall, he planted Flora hundreds of bulbs for the blue and gold display in the front of the south entrance. Scott claimed he admired so many of Chisl hard-working col- leagues because they were very good and very serious. In retrospect, he admitted that his former high school and college teachers had influenced his life. B Norwegian, Elin Kjetland ponders the intrica- cies of one of the seven romance languages: Spanish. Photo: Staff. rf- Erickson. 1' . vi c if 'G' As his classmates give him their utmost attention, Steve Ankum gives a speech in French. Photo: T, Foreign Languages

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Flaunting of our forte X X Palet in hand, Mat Oles carefully paints the proper curve of an Indian on the canvas during Art Studio. Photo: R. Semlow. U . I f t 'W' HH Hands poised, ready for action, Band Director, Howard Hart cues a special section into just the right tempo. Photo: V. Sabatino. 1 W fi, i..g'sf'f VW I W., .. wi .3 f I 5 a W at Q i'tA ,..' V? Event: From Brass to Brush Dates: August 26, 1985 to June 3, 1986 Place: North High School Art Rooms C232,234J Music Rooms f520,530J Masters of Ceremonies: Kerry Goodwin COrchestraJ Howard Hart fBandl Ron May Wocalj Norm Pagels fArtJ Loren Reed CArtJ Exhibitions: A. Sketching Freely, a display of draw- ings of people, animals, and objects captured by talented hands served their purpose of catching moments that would stand still. B. The Cosmos of Clay, a display of sculpted and molded figures created through the imaginative outlooks of artistic geniuses. C. Dodging a Burn, a display of black and white prints under amber safelights heightened Wildcat wisdoms of life in the darkroom. Performances: A. Versified Voices, a rendition unparal- leled by any other singing group enter- tained a packed house daily as Wildcats learned techniques in pitch tones and how to breathe after enduring the long pitch. B. Star Search, a recital in the form of a Video enthralled outsiders as band, orchestra, and art students danced to upbeat compositions by Mozart and Bach. C. Instrumental Candids, a casual show in which many serious musicians played popular tunes to the choreography of Prince. D. Bubbles 'n' Brass, a sophisticated arrangement of theme songs from fa- mous farewells were sung in medley for them. Happy Trails highlighted the Lawrence Welk format as the group received a standing ovation. Finale: Daily, music and art stu- dents disciplined their talents to achieve excellence in contests for All-State or state-wide art shows. Throughout the corridors sounds of their success could be heard or proof of their projects seen in display cases as they proclaimed in an identity explosion: 'Ll am here. Fine Arts v