North High School - Tower Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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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.

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Energy,tradition, class rivalry S ' ' W k reach highest point during With Homecoming drawing near spirit was aroused among the students. Monday, October 15 started the spirit week festivities by being declared Beach Day. Even though the weather was chilly many students helped the halls to ap- pear warm by wearing swimming suits, shorts, and dark sunglasses. third hour the classes were called together for a short assembly to in- troduce the weeks activities. Channel 12 's Roger Comish introduced the homecoming candidates for Varsity Sue and Pigskin Pete. As people came to school Tuesday moming many felt at home because the halls were filled with students in their pajamas carrying blankets and stuffed animals. One of the most excititng and participated day of spirit week came on Wednesday. lt was declared as 'Weird or Nerd Wednesdayf This day seemed to get a good response with people dressing up as nerds and rejects from society. Many students stayed after school on Wednes- day to help with the hall decorations to be judged at 7:30 Thursday morning. The theme for Homecoming was, North High-Where -..--.-.,.. REAL NERDS - Outside their third hour class Karla Cook and Rex Bruce pose for the photographer. VVEIRD WEDNESDAY - P.T Adams and Bart Eilts model what seems to be the fad on VVeird or Nerd Wednesday. Strange sighs such as this are common during Spirit VVeek. l0!Opening: Spirit VVeek Legends never die. Each Class was assigned a hall to decorateg the freshman hall was changed to the small hall North of Senior Cmainl hall. Each class worked hard and fast to have their hall done by the six o'clock deadline. Thursday was pre-determined as Red and White Day, and as students entered the halls the school colors were clearly obvious. Red and White crepe paper and balloons, and painted posters filled the halls Thursday mom- ing as each class showed their school spirit. The school fight songs were played over the loud speaker to encourage an already growing spirit and pride. The theme for senior hall was stong- ly introduced the instant students passed through the doors, A huge poster was on the floor pro- claiming, 'Welcome to the Hall of Legends' Suspended form the ceiling were posters saying 'Legends come alive with the class of '8 5 ' In junior hall red and white streamers criss- crossed the ceiling, and a multitude of balloons scattered the hallway. In sophomore hall long rows of poster paper lined the floors and two pillars added a unique touch. Freshman hall had a larged medalion with an Indian head on it. At the pep assembly it was announced that the seniors won the hall competition. Spirit was shown by the junior class when they won the spirit stick contest. The freshmen class won the cheerleading competition.This was added into Spirit Week taking the place of the kiss a pig contest. Each class chose six of its members to lead their class in cheers. Thursday aftemoon the Spirit Week activities came to an abrupt halt because of an in service day on Friday. In the afternoon many students gathered at Heights stadium to decorate the stands for the Homecoming game.