North High School - Tower Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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New vs Old Times change, but traditions remain When the first day of school rolled around, students came wondering what to expect. What traditions would they be stepping into and what tradi- tions would they begin. Early in the year the year- book staff chose the theme, Times Change but Traditions Remain. This theme was chosen because just as some of the traditions have remained, some have changed. Traditions that have remain- ed include pep assemblies, clubs, Water Festival,and the S- Section. Even though North still has pep assemblies and clubs, some things have changed about them. Pep assemblies changed in that the spirit stick was no longer judged on whatever class yelled the loudest, but what class was the most cour- tious, showed the best sport- smanship, and had the most enthusiasm. For the juniors and seniors the new schedule was a change. Nutrition break was moved to before school, allowing more time to be added to each class. Lunch was moved up an hour to even out the morning and afternoon classes. Passing period was made seven minutes long instead of six allowing for more time to get to class. For the first time, clubs were held in second hour instead of third because of the new lunch schedule. The enrollment was up by more than 100 students because for the first time all of the students from Hadley Jr. High came to North because of the new boundries set by the Board of Education. A new absentee policy was put into effect by the Board of Education and Dr. Anderson in a city wide effort to cut down on student absences. If students had less than five excused absences or an A in the class, they were not required to take the final exam, but if students had one unexcused absence, they received an F. Admits were no longer given for absences, students names were put on a bulletin and a list of all the students were given to the teachers. Every third tardy was counted as an absence and one hour of detention was assigned. The Eternal Flame was lit during Homecoming week with the intentions to let it burn forever. It was also a year in which the tradition of a bonfire before the homecoming game was started after a long absence. It was a year of changes and new beginnings, but spirit and tradition remained a part of the school year for Redskins. - Tadd Fowler BUSY AT WORK- The school's principal, Dr. Robert Anderson, comes in on Saturday after working out. Frequently, Dr. Anderson likes to stretch out and take a jog to prepare himself for the long day ahead of him. ALL DRESSED UP WITH NO PLACE TO GO- Butch, the school mascot that was dedicated by the class of 1937, is decorated with a Indian head- dress and Christmas lighting during spirit week. Decorating Butch is a tradition at North. HOLD THE LADDER- Senior Class President Richard Dinkle attempts to decorate the metal Indian head sculpture at the end of the main hall. Thanks to this and considerable more banners and streamers, the seniors won the hall decorating contest during Spirit Week. .. U, .tw ., Jw, . ml. f'.'A 5r?E?5L15:3 W Wigsjf. 'f2.'lf iJV 'B- I3-rvzfi' iii.. 1. - it f. H.

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TRADITION REMAINS- Students approach the school on the first day of class and begin to expand on old traditions and start new ones. E S L E I I I Changes New schedule heads list 0New Schedule! Passing Period- School hours were changed to 1,2,3, lunch, 5,6,7. Passing time between classes was increased to seven minutes. OAbsent-Tardy Policy- To cut down on unexcused absences, one hour detentions were assigned for every unex- cused absence. Students were exempt from finals if they were making an A or had under five absences. lDrinking Age! Sales Tax- Must be 19 years of age to drink alcohol starting July 1, 1985. Kansas sales tax raised from 3'Xs to 4'Ks effective October 1. lNutrition Breakfkedskin Bar! Taco Salad- Breakfast was served before school instead of 2nd hour. Fast food ex- press was added in the cafeteria.Taco salad was available on Wednesday in the cafeteria. lRed Arrow! Pep Assemblies- Girls' spirit club was brought.back after 14 years. Overall conduct at the pep assemblies was considered as well as spirit in the Spirit Stick competition. ONew Coaches- Wes Schultz was named the new Basket- ball coach. Dale Burkholder was named the new Football coach. Theme Tower 86 3