North High School - Tower Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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United Way Week Students donate 32039 ln a week that featured an ex- citing Mr. Redskin competition, a hilarious almost Anything Goes Assembly, and a senior dominated Tape Race, North students raised 32,039 dollars for the United Way. Although students competed fiercly in competitions such as the Pom Pons vs Senior boys volley ball game, and the airplane toss, they were con- scious that their donations would be helping one ofthe na- tions largest charitable institu- tions as they turned in one of their biggest totals ever. One of the many highlights of the week was the Mr. Redskin Contest. Senior men, represen- ting such school organizations such as S-Section, Varsity Foot- ball, and Cross-Country, com- peted in four events to earn the title of Mr. Redskin. The contest was divided into a two day competition in which con- testants competed in four areas: Formal wear and bathing suit modeling on the first day, and the talent and Mr. Congeniality competitions the following day. Mr. Redskin of the 1985 United Way Week was senior Brian Nitcher representing the Senior Class and winner of the Mr. Congeniality Contest. First runner-up was Senior Mark McCormick who won the for- mal wear, bathing suit, and talent competitions. Admissions to the competitions were add- ed to the mounting total. Another important event of the week was the Almost Anything Goes Assembly spon- sored by the National Honor Society. The assembly proved to be one of the larger con- tributors to the cause as it add- ed S510 dollars to the total. At the assembly, teams of students raced through a wild maze of eccentric events such as the bubble-gum blowing and pie eating contests. Students also crab walked with basketballs between their legs, streaked through pylons on scooters and pushed ping-pong balls with their noses. This years winnerl was the S-Section team. The largest contribution to the cause was the first hour lunch competition which drew 394018. First hour classes donated money daily and the class with the largest total won Tammy Snow's first hour geometry class won the competition. Other events of the week in- cluded the airplane toss in which Chris Conors won a ride on an airplane, a daily bake sale, a tape race that the seniors easily won for an hour long lunch, and volleyball game bet- ween the Pom Pons and Senior boys. The seniors boys rallied from a 14-11 deficit to upend the Pom Pons 15-14. lt was a wild week, we had fun, and it was for a good cause, said senior Rick Urban. - Mark McCormick WHERE IS IT?- As Junior Wendy Weatherson searches with her toes to find a jelly bean amidst the flour during the Anything Goes relays, she races against her other competitors. Other events in the competition in- cluded eating a cracker, blowing up a balloon, riding a scooter and chew- ing bubble gum. CHOW DOWN- Senior Vicki Rierson, representing the Volleyball team, races with the S-Section to see which team could eat the most pie. S-Section and Volleyball won the two heats with S-Section winning the pie eating contest to win the assembly. Student Involvement Tower 86

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Forever North Sanders, Farmer reign as royalty During Spirit Week many activities took place as the foot- bizll game and dance brought Homecoming Week to a perfect c ose. On Friday students gathered in the parking lot to decorate their cars with balloons, streamers and shoe polish for the annual car caravan As game time drew near the car caravan came to a close and the Redskins were on their way to South High for the football game against Kapaun. KMC found out the Redskins meant business when Jr. Dyke McCord scored on North 's first possession of the game. Un- fortunately KMC came back to take the lead and remained ahead throughout the game. Saturday afternoon was spent by most students conhrm- ing dinner reservations and picking up flowers, as the time for the dance drew near. As the students entered the cafeteria the lighting and music provided an energetic atmosphere. D..L Lyman James pro- vided music and excitment for the evenings festivities. Barry Sanders and Dana Farmer were announced Pigskin Pete and Varsity Sue. The candidates for Pigskin Pete were Barry Sanders, Mark McCormick, Todd Reeves, Brian Nit- cher, Doug Downs, Mike Crosby, and the candidates for Var- sity Sue were Melissa Rowe, Susie Nieman, Lisa Oswald Dana Farmer, Lisa Klaassen and Mary Beth Dalke. For some it was their first Homecoming, some have many to look forward to, and for some it was their last but for alL it was a night to be remembered. ETERNAL SPIRIT- In support of the football team, a bonfire and pep rally were held before the Homecoming football game. The football players gathered around the torch as Joel Fry lights the eternal flame bringing back a North tradition. - I. L . I . ,L - Angela Brown I I 1 tv THAT'S THE SPIRIT- Showing their enthusiasm during the annual Spirit Week, Sophomores Lisa Embry, Lecia Mallory, and Joni Koerner decorate a banner in hopes of helping the Sophomore Class win the hall decoration contest. Homecoming illi- Tower 86

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ot just rowdy S-Section continues traditions Mostly thought of as a group of rowdy seniors, the S-Section has remained a strong spirit group and a tradition at North High since 1975. Although the S-Section was not an ofhcial club this year, they did make their presence known throughout the school. On game days the S-Section dressed up in some unusual way to help promote their school spirit. When the S-Section wore togais, one particular student wore a striped one. Whether it be a striped sheet, or the traditional S-Section shirt, which had names on the back such as ZOO KEEPER, MO-LEST- HER, and ITALIAN HORMONE, they always had something to wear to show their school spirit. Social ,events were also a big part of the S-Section tradi- tion. They helped raise money for various activities as well as provide a little bit of fun for North students. The S-Section also raised money to help put the Senior Class yearbook pictures in color. Putting the Senior Class pictures in the hall was another project the S-Section took upon. The pictures are put in a frame and hung on the wall with the rest of the graduating classes, since 1931. The S-Section may not have been an ofhcial club this year, but they did do their share to promote school spirit. We wanted to upgrade the reputation of the S-Section, and most importantly we wanted to do something that would not only make us out to be good people but help start a tradi- tion that we hope every class in the future will carry on, said S-Section member Matt Lester. - Tadd Fowler AND THE WINNER IS- During the United Way Assembly senior Brian Nitcher was crowned Mr. Redskin 1985-86. Brian represented the senior class during th competition. During the competi- tion Brian was closely followed in competition by Mark McCormick who represented the North Star. LET'S HEAR IT FOR THE BOYS- At the Homecoming pep assembly many members of the S-Section show their support for the Redskin teams. War paint, and confetti along with their S-Section shirts also helped show their pride in the school as well as their class. Student Involvement Tower 86