North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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2 S- 5 5 Y A. lk 'fs f Q vw. f Decked out in the latest fashions, the members of the girls' basketball team support their other half' as the boys, team plays against West. Photo: V. Welk. - Y ff? AV' With much interest, student trainer Silhouetted in the darkness, student Mike Mueller and trainer Brad Oates trainer Kim Howard awaits word on an watch a match at a recent wrestling meet injured player. Photo: D. Smit. against Burlington. Photo: C. Crossen. upwvy The FMT Co.

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NM., , , , ,,,,Wfmw,,m was f? 1' One of the many jobs a manager has is to lend a helping hand wherever needed, as Matt Roes helps Kim Ernst on the uneven bars. Photo: T. Erickson. 'The FMT co. Sport Behind the scenes, yet in front of the contests, were the foot stompersf' the hand clappersf' and the voice screamersv who faithfully attended athletic events. Patriotic duty and pride in cheering for teams were William Clinton's reasons for being a loyal fan. According to Chris John- son, she supported athletics to be a part of school and to feel like she was doing some- thing worthwhile. Many fans were frustrated over job conflicts on game nights. Amy Friemel especially hated missing basketball events. Mingled among the fans were the tape masters, the ice healersf and the chart keepers who quietly performed training and managing duties. They were the Special Sideline Squad QSSSD. upport During volleyball and girls' basketball seasons, Jodi Sabel kept statistics, attended to the medical kits, and supplied plenty of towels. According to Sally Valdez, Sabel was an asset to their squads, for she was reliable and got things done, the extra too, and we could always count on her. To Scott Ernst being head varsity basketball manager was fun for then, he was a part of the action and it kept him busy by helping out other athletes in between his running seasonsf' Kevin Ruggeburg's reason for managing sophomore boys' basketball was to be part of the team. The dominant force behind the student trainers was Head Wildcat Trainer Brad Oates. Student trainer Kim Howard bragged, Mr. Oates makes training interest- ing and fun! Q Qlx . X19 WL We MW? We've got spirit, how about you? chants these enthusiastic fans as they challenge the other side of the gym. Photo: M. Mackenzie.

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Eff? , I ' 'L u ...nd ,- . if ,, A 4' .mfg Indoor Amu ement Welcome a taste of large city high school entertainment to North with Winterguard, a form of visual entertainment using color- guard equipment involving 38 hard-working students, the only such group in Davenport. Phyllis Hart, North's Flag Corps in- structor, started Winterguard at North, but said there are many Winterguards nation- wide, mainly in large cities. Hart has in- structed outdoor rifle teams and flag corps for seven years, but this is her first indoor venture. Being a pioneer of sorts, Hart feels Guard is a lot of fun, kind of scary, and very time consuming. Winterguard performs routines to music using flags and rifles. Hart describes the group as a Hjazzfrock fusion, the title of the group being New Attitude. Most flag from participants. These routines may appear smooth and easy, but every perfect move is the result of long, hard practices. Guard practices togeth- er every week at least three hours, often more. Most members practice at home too. Besides performing during auds of basketball games, Winterguard has compet- ed. Individually, Jean Clark and Lana Marx- en competed November 23 at Des Moines, who were the only contestants from Daven- port. Along with being time consuming, Guard is a challenge that most members enjoy. The toughest part for many people is the memorization, for some difficult rifle moves. In spite of this, They love it! commented Hart about the overall attitude Rhythms of the music perfect each routines are created by Hart with the help of the group. I V Av VAA, 'I 'fx 'M twist and turn of the flags. Photo: V. Welk. 'Winterguard Arms up and poised, Winterguard performers keep a steady hand during their rifle routine. Photo: V. Welk.