North High School - Tower Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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thletes strive f,Zi.Zi'L?i3i3f3f,TiEim.m Time flowed quicker for athletes when they participated in sports. Not only did sports make time pass at a faster rate, but it also gave athletes something to look forward to, something to strive for, something to conquer. Trying out for each sport caused some students grief and others relief. The grief came when the first cut was made, for not everyone could be on the team. While the relief came for the stu- dent who didn't get cut. This process was repeated until the coach decided he had the best team he could possibly have. Many athlete hopefuls worked hard to make the team cuts while time flowed quickly on. As crowds filled the stands on September 7 the football team got ready to start the first game of the season. Not only was this the first game of football season, but it was also the sport which started the spirit of sports rising. The hard work demonstrated by the football team led them to a 4-5 record. While football players were striving to win, so was the cross country team. The stretching of muscles during workouts prepared the team members to place in every meet they attended. Cross country ended it's season placing seventh INTENSE CONCENTRATION - It takes great poise and grace to be a good competitive gymnast. Dana Farmer poses and readies herself for her dismount which enabled her to go on and take first on beam in the meet agaimt Carroll. SAVE THAT BALL - Wanda Holt attempts to spike the ball but it B blocked by Heights Kim Campbell gets set to save the ball giving North the lead. 6 !Open1ng: Sports in city. Stretching was not only for the cross country team but also for the gymnastics team. Leaping, flipping and rolling about with great precision gave the team a great start. Winning 8 out of 1 lmeets the gymnastic team tied for 2nd in ci- ty and 2nd in regional competitions. Hitting the ball over the net as well as keep- ing it in bounds was the main objective of the girls' tennis team. This hardworking group of young ladies strived to make the Redskin tennis team number one. Spikers, bumpers, and volleyers made up the volleyball team. Being an excellent team of Red- skins, they set the ball up and led their opponents into a fight for the finish. Dribbling up the court the boys' and girls' basketball teams gave their opponents a workout They were able to do this through hard work and long hours put in on many practices. While the basketball team was out on the court the wrestling team could be found in the weight room. The team ranged from the smallest, skinniest guy to the largest, most muscular guy. These guys gave their opponents a battle that was hard to win. Swimming laps, practicing strokes, and learn- ing precision was what the swim teams worked on in practices. The hard work they put in show- ed up in their performances at the meets. Fall and winter sports kept time flowing quickly for athletes through high school for athletes.

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Helping to raise money for United Way, G 1 students work together to reach 52,000 Student involvement was very important throughout the school year. Whether students chose to take part in spirit, academics, or any other area, everyone was involved. United Way week was one of the main areas in which students chose to participate. As time flowed through the school year, more and more students became involved in what was going on around them. During United Way Week the student body participated in many events to help raise money. The first week of October was set aside for that purpose. Monday through Thursday, all first hour classes worked hard to raise money. The class with the most money won a breakfast on the following Monday. Mrs. Crawford's class won the competition by contributing over 5100. The top ten classes included Mrs. Crawford's, Mr. Schmidt's, Mrs. Leftoff' s, Mrs. Ruswig's, Mr. Cochran's, Mr. Mitchell's, Mr. Willome's, Mr. Darr's,' Mr. Buttram's, and tying for tenth were Nlr. Allen's, Mis. Dollarhide's, and Mrs. -lacob's. Together these classes raised over 5600. Monday through Friday there was a tape race. For a 50 cent donation, students could buy an inch of tape for their graduating class. After a very long and close race, the seniors, juniors, and freshmen tied for first. By winning, all three classes received an hour lunch on Friday. A bake sale was held during lunch on Wednes- day and Thursday. The bake sale was sponsored by Bible Club and Business Club. Tuesday during lunch the S-Club and the faculty competed in a volleyball game in which the faculty won. Although the S-Club put on a good show, they were not able to win. While some of the S-Club played volleyball, others dressed as cheerleaders, and cheered their team on. For a 50 cent donation, anyone could at- tend the game. On Wednesday, something new was added to the week. There was finally a Mr. Redskin crowned at North High. P.T. Adams, Don Her- 3 A LITTLE LOUDER - With great enthusiam and spirit, the S-Section cheers at one of the pep assemblies. The groups loud chants helped to show the spirit possessed by the Seniors. HOPE IT DOES NOT HURT - ln an attempt to pop a balloon with his teeth, Grant Cooper closes his eyes and bites as hard as he can. Popping the balloon was part of a relay race that took place at the Anything Goes assembly during United Way Week. 8fO emng: Student Involvement nandez, Brent Hohnan, Bart Eilts, Bob Cox, and Andre Barry competed in swimsuit, talent, and congeniality competitions. Adding a touch of humor to the talent competition, Don Her- nandez dressed in a tutu and performed ballet, and P.T. Adams showed his version of brealtdan- cing. Although everyone put on a good show, Bart Eilts was crowned Mr. Redskin by winn- ing the talent and congeniality competitions. He was crowned Mr. Redksin at the Anything Goes Assembly on Friday. Sponsored by the cheerleaders and pom pon squad, the assembly could be attended for a 50 cent donation. During the assembly, many teams raced through a crazy obstacle course. The events performed included chewing up a cracker then popping a balloon with one's teeth, and digging a jelly bean out of a bowl of flour with one's toes. By winning their races, the S-Club and the Computer Club competed in a pie eating con- test, which the Computer Club went on to win. The involvement of students was evident in other areas as well. Clubs and academics were participated in because of hobbies or interests. Sports were also widely participated in. With the student body behind them, the athletes had the incentive to do their best. Student involvement was what kept the school year going strong. It helped everyone to main- tain a positive attitude, and provided for a fun and exciting time. As time flowed toward the end of another year, students looked back and remembered all the good times because they were involved.