North High School - Norwica Yearbook (Davenport, IA)

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Dedicated T S 0 t 0 With excitement in her voice, School Board president Georgia Jecklin exclaimed, ffOur students can be proud of the education they receive in Davenport. With the opening of North High School, I am confident that the tradition of excellence that abounds in our schools will become an intricate part of the Wildcat heritage. The controversial issue within the com- munity to convert Wood Junior High into North along with the decisions to build a new VVood and an addition to Central High School was considered and studied for approval early in 1984. During this year, senior Michelle Kauf- mann represented North at monthly meet- ings, adding her opinion when necessary. lt was a valuable experience and I met many interesting people, stated Kaufmann. - , A of E Q me 4 at is ' ' ff L, ff . 5, ,.. is X X School Board representative Michelle Kaufmann intently takes notes at one of the monthly meetings. Photo: D. Smit. If you sign here, we can get our new poolln jokes Dr. Johnson to Acting Superintendent Daryl Spaans. Photo: R. Semlow vSchool Board

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Seeking Identities Ignoring our opponents, Bob Graham and Mark Schlichting join fans in si- lent cheer. Photo: D. Smit. Q Twelve hundred faces united composing our new school. Dragged-out and lazy or bright-eyed and bushy- tailed, people managed to arrive at school. From 4:30 a.m. until 11:30 p.m. these faces filled our halls involving themselves in North 's opera tion. Groups working toward a common purpose were vital to our accomplishments, elim- ina ting cliques that would ha ve hindered its functioning. Searching for new identities, previous boundaries were torn down to become acquainted with our fellow classmates. Together, we worked creating a successful opening. Within these next pages lies an insight to the people as we discovered each other. Bursting the hoop, an enthusiastic Curt Schreiber leaps onto the Held for the Wildcats' Debut game against North Scott. Photo: D. Smit. 'QE s.v...b.ff it Faces

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, n,,.,, ,F nl l V North supporters are seen at school board meetings where they have a chance to voice g their opinions. Photo: D. Smit. f 'M 1 Yhhw as 1. g ' 'K , 5 Y' , With parents and students who Volunteer f ff , f , V H North High is ready to start its first year. Yes, many hours have come and gone - And Wildcat spirit is coming on strong. From Chris Peterson's design of the new gym floor To Lynn Witter's ad sales of 310,000 and more, We've seen people give of themselves and their skills, To help get the work done and save on the bills! Dave Bitterman - thanks for moving the staff through th And Beth Dietz for your Wildcat and much, much more! Sue Peterson - the book mover - many thanks to you, And to all of the others who've contributed, tool e door, To those who have given, As you walk through the hall, Be proud - and with thanks - We welcome you all! by: Georgia Jecklin 'ta-1 Front Row - Acting Superintendent Dr. Daryl Spaans, President Georgia Jecklin, Secretary Marge Barnes. Back Row - Jeanita Harris, Mary Williams, Clyde Mayfield, Dave lglehart, Dr. L.J. Twyner, Vice President Kitty Schmidt. School Board'