North High School - Tower Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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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

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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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Food was a big part of the Fun times prevail Jobs, weekends fill lime tivities to occupy their time while not in school. Whether it be a job, or social event, North students always seemed to find something to do. When the weekends came Redskins could be found doing a variety of activities. Whether it was attending a football, basketball, or baseball game, they were there to cheer on their team. After the games students could be found behind Godfather's or at any number of fast food restaurants. On Satur- days students could be found at an S-Section social event, a movie, or out with their friends. During the week Redskins supported athletic teams or at- tended such organizations as FCA and Young Life. Homework also took up a lot of spare time as students tried to Redskins' day. Burger King, McDonalds, Pizza Hut and Taco Tico were some of the more popular fast food resturants that students went to. For a number of Redskin students, jobs were a big part of the year. Having a job made for long, busy days, but it also pro- vided for the extras such as a car or a little spending money for the weekends. Department stores, fast food resturants, and gift stores seemed to be where most Redskins worked. Never- theless, some students were self-employed or were interns at hospitals and other businesses. Whatever the activity, students always had some way of occupying their time to make their high school days a little better. keep their grades respectable. - Tadd Fowler l 1' 1.5 . 1 .V if ' 'V' ' .1ti1ffiil'll,,ii:rifflTi-riff f:lrir T ei- -:-,mJ.iJ W1-f,.' W :Vw i. -. friieiiiwdlllilrilflfllfltuififiiiltwflll fri,-sf. , alljjwfffitllffmi,fl?llillliff'liisillfaiiwu 'Yi:g'li.,,i:.grq1l1ng,ii,.-,',v:,..'y:l-wwgilii:Pvfi'l'i ''3xiiiLimtwirl--.isffgqfiiiiiT.fJr'tf?lfi1J- . it 'tliiffllb' . , i c.i:i.,,i,iipfiifvflg-y-IWM' . ,y ,wiilim:i'1 'r 'iJl-4 , 1. ' wi rw... L- ,'.., . -N ' .--sf'-lfiwsn.JM. .,i 'limi Q. , ,,:'.,, -'i'ifivfil f'u' ' ti ai?:i'fii1wI ll '- . 'fl::f75l' if: '53 ' ' i r - +.fYZf-f'-Tiff , , Y 1 15. g,,5-.j!:lf'faL' , rigQvQ5L?'1a,l' - V-5 W V -gg, ,A , I M, 2- .ivtgw wl51, 'f, , '5l-ug, , ' f rr,--,Q lrer l if , - L, V .V W ' .- 'fl '1j'-4- 153553 '72 ' 1 fl,-ill-,..v tv, 595969 .? ii'Tgl,r, 'f'Y2'5s1'ft'+l' HJ A J A . , , . . X VIL' f L1 1' ' ' exif-:lar si 'Q-jf'ti-ff' , . 1' we vw , - his Jtlfzilg' - , .QV ,,,i - ,1-N' i 'vhlqv 1 ,. ' . I L '1 '.. , '4 'J- O - , I 3 ,vs ,. T fa. li, f,.a',w5,w-,JM We .MVQQS g .ti K I . N V 4 , gig'.M,,W ii? .5 , M , ,fl N- -, -N , -- WK , : ,- W' X . v ,w.g,. V at-aff-3 3 V, , . ' Q , 1, QM , ' -1 ' sg- J .wr ,-34' ,- TOO QUICK- Leading goal scorer Rick Monroe of the Wichita North Soc- cer Club, passes the ball away to a teammate during a game against West. The North Soccer Club won the game 10-0. The team finished the season with a 7-2-1 record. MY CHEEKS HURT- Helping decorate during Homecoming week was a way many students spent their time whether it was the stadium, dance, halls or cars. Derik Pletcher, sophomore, blows up a balloon while help- ing decorate Carpenter Stadium for Homecoming. Outside Activities Tower 86