North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Comini 4 ' Goin' Can I have a ride? That familiar plea seniors have labeled sophomoric in the past was also being used by juniors, and even seniors, too! Since this was the first year of North High School being in existence, parking availability was contended with as neces- sary. Due to the student body of eleven hundred people, carpooling, buses or riding a bicycle or motorcycle were several methods of getting to schoolg those that had a car to drive preferred that mode much more. There was some exhilarating feeling of the freedom and power one had when driving the family car, even if it was the beaten Yet, depending on where one lived was a .Nw Y 1 Cool breezes and an early morning mist escort Jeff Stormer toward an eight o'clock geometry session with Mrs. Kussatz the second week of school. Photo: B. Christian. Hey, I'll call ya later, yells Jon Burkholder to a friend as No. 69 loads busmates for a ride home on Friday after a tiring day of Wildcat classes. Photo: B. Christian. Transportation Na major factor when deciding which meth- od one travelled to and from school. Not only was transportation signifi- cant to the student during school hours, but outside as well for extra-curricular activities or going out with friends. Conversations were heard in the halls where friends would discuss plans for a Friday night. Someone always asked, Is it my turn to drive? Since some stu- dents paid for their own gas, one didn't want to be the one who always drove. Why, even seniors have conflicts such as this. So, sophies, there might have been a day when glory long due was received as a senior asked you, Can I have a ride? X, 'U'

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3 .... . F... ! '7 9 an i 4' f ,, f ' Getting the Spirit A man strutted up and got a little wild Sz crazy by yelling his lungs out, then began to throw his suit coat off and loosen his belt. Who was this crazy man? And what was he doing? Well, anyone attending a North High School aud would have known that this was just Principal Dr. Paul Johnson showing a little school spirit! The purpose of our auds at North was to Cin an organized mannerj recognize the various sports by introducing their team members and to try to generate some spirit in the audience. At the auds, the flag corps and band performed their numbers which got the crowd in an upbeat mood. Also at the auds, the cheerleaders rooted on the school in between introductions given by the coaches and words of wisdom given by Dr. Johnson in order to get the students interested, involved, and rowdy! After the first few auds, suggestions from students to seat the three classes in different sections was dwelled upon. The student body responded well to this change and many thought that the first aud we had in that manner, was the best one so far. Cheerleading Coach Mrs. Hester said that she thought there was much more spirit and that it went a lot better overall to seat the three classes separately. Throughout the year, many auds were held, yet it wasn't always for a kick- off to a certain sports season! We incorporated formality and fun into the auds, such as the Debut Auds, consisting of the Presentation Aud, Spirit Aud, and the Coronation Aud. There was also the Senate sponsored Hawaiian Aud which was just one of the events on Hawaiian Day. Other than the hoola hooping contest between the classes, we were also entertained by Mafeth Yray's Hawaiian Dance. Besides the Debut and Hawaiian Auds, there was also a Christmas Aud, consisting of teacher involvement and musical skits. Although there were vari-A ous types of auds presented, they all had one thing in common: auds brought everyone at North High together for a fun time to loosen up and show some spirit! l Fire drills are usually a hassle, but this surprise one alarmed the student body when it turned out to be a pep aud. Photo: M. Mackenzie. Junior and senior class members unite to cheer on North at a pep aud. Photo: M. Evans. Auds

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After wishing Mom a good day, Bill Endres readies to unbuckle for a Wildcat day of buckling down to books. Photo: B. Christian. Transportation'