North High School - Tower Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

Page 18 text:

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

Page 17 text:

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

Page 19 text:

Figure eight Dedication brings skater success Finding a person with the dedication to become a com- petitive ice skater is rare. Not many people can stay on a no sweets diet and dedicate hours everyday to pratice. Sophomore Dana Smith has this rare dedication. Dana skated as a hobby from age five to eleven. At the age of eleven Dana began skating seriously. She started with public lessons which consisted of ten levels, the average per- son passes these ten levels in three months Dana passed them in two weeks. Dana realized her natural talent for ice skating and began taking private lessons. By the time she was twelve Dana was getting up at 4 a.m. skating for two hours before school and 3 times a week after school improving her skills and preparing for competitions. On the days when she was not ice skating after school, Dana took ballet and aerobic lessons. Dana kept up this rigorous pace and won six ribbons, four pins and two medals within three years when Frontier Ice Arena closed. Yt taught me a lot of self discipline. I missed out on a lot but I wouldn 't change any of it, ' said Dana. Dana was preparirzg for the regional competition when the ice arena closed. Since there was no place to practice Dana and the friends who she skated with were unable to com- pete. When she was competing against her friends. Dana said 7t was hard to lose to my best friend,' but it was even harder to beat her. ' Danas dream of competing in the Olympics melted away with the ice when the ice arena closed. When the ice arena first closed Danais dedication continued as she traveled to Kansas City every weekend to skate, now she goes about once a month. Performing is something Dana has already got a taste of and would like to continue, she has performed solos in ice shows before the arena closed and during halftime at hockey games. Dana would like to turn professional and eventually teach ice skating. After graduation she plans on trying out for the Ice Capades. Hopefully she will travel with them for two years and then continue with college. 'I 'd really like to do that. Thats what I 'm gonna do. ' said Dana. - Pam Morgan I LOVE FOOD- Mike Denning, senior, enjoys his lunch at Burger King during the lunch hour, Burger King was one of the more popular fast food resturants North students ate at for lunch. McDonald's, Taco Tico, and Arbys were also popular resturants during the school year. WITH GRACE AND AGILITY- Working on her routine for an upcoming tryout Dana Smith, sophomore, has spent many hours skating to perfect her skills. SACKING AWAY- While sacking groceries at Dillons, Senior Danelle Ru- fle thinks about quitting time. Many Redskin students held part time jobs to help pay for the extras such as a car, dates, or clothes. Outside Activities Tower 86