North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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weating it ff Jane Fonda and Bill Rodgers step aside! We have a new generation of fitness freaks right here at North! Out- side school work and extra-curricular activities, students found an escape, and relaxation in exercise. Whether at Athletic Connection, the local YMCA, or here in our gymnasi- um, students by the dozen wore down tennis shoes while dehydrating. Torture you say? Maybe to some extent, yet the personal satisfaction of keeping in shape was endless. The strive for self-improvement motivated people into waking at 5:30 a.m. for aerobics routines and running outside in near freezing weather. Surprising enough, tough football players weren't able to keep up with graceful gymnasts in aerobics, yet they returned willingly three times a week at 6:45 a.m. Many sacrifices were made to insure one's dose of exercise was worked into schedules, but it turned out for the better and hard work paid off when it came time to put on that new bathing suit. To insure he keeps physically fit, Scott Ernst tests his strengths on the Universal. Photo: D. Smit. Jump roping is a whole different ball game as Omar Hunigan and Steve Ankum work out prior to practice. Photo: M. Mackenzie. vStudent Life

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s J:-Q f 2, Z iving a Little Walking in a Winter Wildcat Land Returning from a relaxing two-week Christmas vacation, students had mixed thoughts, the finals coming up meant hitting the books, yet students were still excited with remnants of that 'ole Christmas spirit still living in their hearts. That pride was displayed as the new blue and gold North High coats clustered on our driveway. The limit on gifts, caused by the economy, didn't dampen spirits, for many people re- quested a North High jacket since they were setting history as the first student body of North. At North, students celebrated Christmas within organizations by put- ting up trees, having parties, and parta- king in the Secret Santa gift-giving method. The Christmas atmosphere extended from North to throughout the city of Davenport as well. Families decorated Christmas trees and sugar cookies in preparation to the upcoming 'Www event. Absorbing the fascination, people partook in various activities, while some were found among the masses at the mall, others relaxed at the ice-skating rink. Similar among the population was the spirit that lived within their souls - the Christmas Spirit of giving and loving. Gathering together in North's gym on December 20, administration, faculty, students, etc., shared a little bit of that Christmas Spirit. Our A Cappella pro- duced their own version of the Twelve Days of Christmas , the reindeer', cheerleaders led Santa Claus into the gym on his sleigh, the Winter Guard performed their show, and Robyn Sten- der, accompanied by Ron May, Paul Holzworth, and Ron Owen, performed a solo of You Better Watch Out. To conclude our celebration at North, faculty members led the school in song by wishing us all a very merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 1986. Not only are wishes of a Merry Christmas in the air, but also Happy Birthday ones for Kerri Decker. Photo: M. Mueller. On his way to the North Pole, Santa takes a detour to visit the good students of North High. Photo: M. Mueller. 4 Christmas v

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While Julie Reiser completes her aerobics she's Although Cross Country season's over, Dani able to keep a smile on her face. Photo: K. Shelton and Megan Duke keep in shape for track. Goslowsky. Photo: D. Smit. Q' :SVN N ' With a look of concentration, Ed Thomas receives support from Sergio Casillas. Photo: B. McCaw. Student Life