North Junior High School - Northern Star Yearbook (Salina, KS)

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STUDENT COUNCIL EXECUTIVE BOARD An executive meeting of our stu- dent council on November 11, reveal- ed that the Student of the Week pro- gram was receiving little or no par- ticipation from the ninth grade as of last Friday. The board all agreed that something should be done about this. If you know of someone who you think would make a good Student of the Week, just write down the reasons why he or she would be elegible and leave the letter in the office or give it to your Student Council represen- tative. Vice-President Glenn Maddox pre- sided over the meeting in the absence of president David Taylor. HAVE PROBLEMS-WILL MEET The student council discussed many things at the meeting, November 15. Among the things discussed was the Code of Conduct which will be print- ed on pocket-size cards. It has been slightly revised from last year's. Mr. Scott talked to the council about the Red Cross Boxes which must be in by Thursday, November 17. The school is authorized to keep a small amount of our Red Cross money to be used for the nurses' quarters and first aid rooms. This fund is used for emergencies such as buying eye glasses, etc., for those of our students who can't afford them, equipment, and other necessities. Mr. Scott explained the home-room Christmas parties which will be held Thursday, December 22, at 2:30. No collections are to be made for gifts for the teachers, and the teachers are not to treat the students. There are to be no exchanges of gifts. Classes are encouraged to decorate their home- rooms and are responsible for cleaning them up after school. Students may pay for the decorations and refresh- ments, but the amount must not be more than 25c per person. NINTH Y-TEENS OFFICERS INSTALLED The cafetorium was filled with sing- ing and fun at the ninth grade Y-Teens meeting held November 11. The new officers and cabinet were introduced and initiated in a simple ceremony. Mrs. Metz's homeroom then present- ed a fashion show, containing clothes worn by typical teenage girls to all occasions. Some of Mr. Dilling's girls, headed by Helene Kalb, led the group in sing- mg. Following this, a conversation period was held. THANKSGIVING IS HERE By Dan Austin The wind grows colder Upon my shoulder Filling my heart with cheer- Thanksgiving is here! The leaves blow down Covering the town Preparing the winter's bier. Thanksgiving is here! I bow my head In thanks for my bread With all the family near. Heralding in the winter's days With the traditional turkey and maize, Give praise! Thanksgiving is here! Jan McAninch, like many of our stu- dents. is taking advantage of this beau- tiful autumn weather to ride her horse. STUDENT COUNCIL HAS SHORT MEETING At the Student Council meeting, Oc- tober 25, it was decided that the idea of Students of the Week be continued this year. It was also decided that the coun- cil request trash barrels to be put on the school grounds, to eliminate the litter we have been troubled by. NORTH INVADED BY MARINES The 8th and 9th grade Boys Club was entertained Thursday, November 10, with a film of combat action in Korea. M!Sgt. Gibson from the Ma- rine Recruiting Station was the guest speaker. He was accompanied by several other Marines, all of whom were in full dress uniform. This very interesting film was entitled Chosin to Hungkow. It told of the Marines' strategic withdrawal from Korea and the assistance given them by the Navy. WHAT MAKES A GOOD SCHOOL DAY Two educators from the state of Oregon recently made a study among 2100 high school students to report on the items most frequent- ly mentioned as contributing to a good school day. As concerned the school, a stu- dent is more appreciative if nec- essary equipment is available for science or gym, and a day is better if courtesy prevails on the bus. The aspect of going through another school day is better after a good night's sleep, a balanced breakfast and a congenial home life. Regarding the students person- ally, he considers activity periods, assemblies, as well as cooperative classmates, time to finish assign- ments, attitude of his friends and class, and a neat, presentable ap- pearance as contributing to the success. of a day. When teachers are happy, good- natured, interested, have a sense of humor, are friendly and understand- ding, if classes are interesting, have experiments, discussions, and demonstrations. with something challenging or difficult, if our grad- ing system is understandable and fair, then all of us may enjoy good school days. SEVENTH GRADE BOYS ENJOY FILM ON SPORTS CAR RACING. BASKETBALL, AND FOOTBALL A film, containing techniques on sports car racing, basketball, and foot- ball, provided enjoyment for the sev- enth grade boys' club on October 28, in the Lincoln auditorium. The film was liked by most of the boys because of the three different topics. SEVENTH GRADE OPEN HOUSE HELD A Halloween theme was presented at the seventh grade P. T. A. open house held October 25. Mrs. Clyde Turner, president, presided at the meeting. Devotions were given by Mrs. Carl Engstrom. A short business meeting was also conducted. Mr. Scott then invited the parents of seventh graders to visit their child- ren's various classrooms. In this way, the parents have a chance to become acquainted with the teachers and to be informed of the work their child- ren are doing. Some of the teachers had displays in their rooms on which their students had been working. Coffee and doughnuts were served from an attractive Halloween table.

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NORTHERN HIGHLIGHTS Published every three weeks by the Salina Junior High North's Publica- tions class, Salina, Kansas. Editor, Marsha Kresgeg assistant editor, Kathy Engstrom, society editor, Carol Christensen, feature editor, Elizabeth Hoover, sports editor, John Tisdel and Dan Austing reporters, Meta Adams, Sue Hinkle, Jeffrey Rees, Betty Rollins, Charles Roth, and Elaine Tanner, Faculty Sponsors: Beverly Cloyes, supervisorg Robert Caldwell, printingg Lillian Cooke, art, C. O. Scott and A. G. Williams, advisors. SOMEONE GAVE A FEAST By Meta Adams Something happened one fair day, The date was sixteen-twenty. Someone found the crooked way To his land of milk and honey. Someone lost his loved ones in The winter of twenty-one Someone worked to fill his bin 'Till summer days were done. Someone gave a feast to show His thanks to someone else, For showing someone how to grow His food and cure his pelts. That someone was a Pilgrim Whose rest was finally won, After paving the way to freedom For his daughters and his sons. LITTLE ZONE SCHOOL MEETS A movie giving the results of the -comprehensive educational survey of Kansas and the proposed revision of the constitution of the K. S. T. A. was shown to Salina teachers at the Lit- tle Zone School meeting on Thursday, October 20, 1960, held in the South Junior High auditorium. Guest speakers were Professor Pugsley, Dean of Administration, Kansas State University, and Mr. Hodgson, princi- pal of Salina Senior High. The primary discussion was held on the comprehensive educational sur- vey revision of the constitution of the K. S. T. A. This survey found that the larger schools are better because there are more teachers, newer and better equipment, and more oppor- tunities for a child to learn. In a larger school, teachers do not have to teach more than one or two subjects, therefore, they can be more advanced in the subjects they teach and do not have to teach something for which they are unprepared. Following their speeches, Profes- sor Pugsley and Principal Hodgson answered questions concerning their speeches. The group voted to adopt the new K. S T. A. state constitution revision as it was explained by Prin- cipal Hodgson. NORTH FACULTY GIVES COFFEE FOR SOUTH FACULTY A coffee was held November 14, in the Blue Room of Roosevelt by our faculty for the South faculty. It was well-attended by the faculty membersg approximately 75 persons attended. Refreshments consisting of coffee and pumpkin tarts were served. A bright centerpiece decorated the table. It was a plate with apples, gourds, hedge apples, squash, dried grasses, and seed pods. Hmricane lamps were on either side and inside them were dull, orange candles. Miss Cooke prepared this centerpiece. There was no meeting or program. The function was just a way to get to know each other, and visit with old friends. SNOOPER Congratulations! to Miss Cloyes for winning the paper wad throwing con- test at 3:15 against Jeff Reese. Did the wastebasket serve as a pretty good basketball goal? Mr. Johnston, is it true the only reason you won't sponsor a girls' basketball team, is because the girls would lock you out of the dressing room when you wanted to bawl them out? Barbara Solberg, is hitting Miss Cassell during the baseball throwing test, any way to get your brownie points? You should be ashamed! Carol Christensen, did Charles Roth really tackle you into the waste- basket fifth hour? have had to ride the rocket in front of Kresge's store! Dennie Anderson has two great problems these days-he thinks he has lice and is afraid of horror movies. Why is it that Isaac Bryant put a dead wasp in Mrs. Herzig's hair? For decoration? Say, David Fosbinder, what's this about you passing out Saturday night and falling down the stairs? Mike Pharo, were you and Deanna Baker holding hands under the lunch table November 16? Frank Roth, such bravery you must Billy Howell, what were you hiding from Miss Huttie the day after Hal- loween? LUCKY TURKEY By Jeff Rees You can never realize how lucky I am! I am a turkey, and the follow- ing is my experience showing how lucky I am to still be alive today. I saw him. He was on the other side of the fence. He had a sharp in- strument that glimmered in the sun. I, being scared, crept slowly and cau- tiously toward the gate. Oh, you could not have imagined how cautious- ly I went toward the gate. He was still on the other side of the fence and didn't seem to notice me. The gate was unlatched! I pushed it ever so gently. It gave a slight squeak like- that of a mouse and then swung open just far enough to get my body through. There were now two fences between us. I started to run. He saw me and gave chase. After many min- utes that seemed like eternities, he overcame me. He had me cornered in the barn. He raised his axe to his shoulder and . . . Meanwhile back in the house, there was a knock on the door. The man's wife opened it. It was the turkey that she had ordered from the grocery store. She began to prepare it. The- husband came in the door and flopped. himself down in a chai.r. HI couldn't do it! he cried. Couldn't do what? his Wife in-- quired. Ki1l the turkey, he Sobbed. That's OK. I took the liberty of' ordering one from the store, so we could keep him. Probably too tough anyway, their little son piped up. Now here is an unusual twist to the story. I lived happily ever after! Carolyn Davis, what were you trying to prove on that paper I found in your- desk in room L 21? Who did it turn out to be, Lewis Kleim or Jerry' Decker? Why were David Watters and Danny Elmore playing armsies in third hour? What did Miss Cloyes say, David? Who is it that found thirteen love notes about Billy Meyers and Loralie Howard? David Swenson, did you really kiss Marry Ellen in fifth hour? Kathy Madden, why were you argu- ing with Mr. Watters about playing bassoon at band practice? Does Jon prefer the flute? Mother: Cto finicky child at tablel Eat it, dear. Pretend it's mud.

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THANKSGIVING When the Pilgrims came here early in the seventeenth century, they en- countered many hardships. The In- dians were a threat and the land was not ready for farming. Trees were cut, houses built, and all this was done with crude tools unlike the modern machines and tools we have today. When we think about what they did and the courage that they had, we can see why they were thankful and why they set aside a day to give thanks to God and called it Thanksgiving Day! Two little kindergarten boys stood talking on the school playground when a jet plane flew over. Look at that, said one, It's a BX-503' No, a BX-5l, commented the other. You can tell by its wing sweep. You're right, conceded the first youngster. 'fBut it's not going more than 760 miles per hour because it didn't break the sound barrier. The second lad agreed on this point and remarked, It's amazing the pres- sure that develops on those planes when they go into a dive-almost 1200 pounds per square inch. Then the school bell rang indicating the end of recess, and the first boy sighed, Now we have to go back and finish stringing those darn beads. H WHAT IS YOUR FUTURE? By Kathy Engstrom This is a very important question that everyone should think about. To you, your future seems very far off, but this is not true. You must begin to discover what line of Work you want to go into so you can start planning what courses to take in high school and college. The college you will attend depends on what vocation you are interested in. Choosing the right college is very important to you and your future. If you have a hard time with your grades or maybe your social life, it would be advisable to go to a small college for at least one or two years and then to some school which specializes in certain subjects which pertain to your career. Give a lot of thought to this and discuss it with your teachers. Mr. Oberhelman, the school counsellor, is always willing to talk to you about any problem which you have. Barber: Clooking at a cat's slick hairb Do you want a haircut or should I change the oil? Small boy ttired of ridingb speaks to his father: I wish you'd let Mother drive. lt's more exciting! FRESHMEN FINISH FIGHTING North freshmen, unable to get their offense moving, were defeated by Junction City, November 1. Bobby Kord played an exceptional game making over ten tackles. Mr. Wil- liams accompanied the team to Junc- tion City. This being the final game for the team, gave them a record of four wins and three losses. Rock-a-bye, baby In a treetop Better be careful It's a heck of a drop! NINTH VICTORIOUS OVER SHERMAN An exciting day for the ninth graders was October 27, as it was their last home game. The ninth grade foot- ball squad won its last game from Sherman Jr. High., Hutchinson, 19-14. In the first quarter, Sherman had a lead of 7-0. By the third quarter, the score stood 14-12, Sherman's lead. How- ever, by the outstanding plays made by Cll.l'lG lO Meadows, who scored two touchdowns and an extra point, Earcel llc sane, who scored one touchdown, North gained the lead and stayed un- til the end of the game. Coach Trimble is giving instructions to the ninth grade basketball team as they prepare for the approaching season. PARENTS GET LOOK- SEE AT OPEN HOUSE At the open house November 15, par- ents of the eighth and ninth graders got a look-see at their children's school life. Mr. Dilling had charge of a short program before the meeting. For the devotions, his ninth and eighth grade fifth and sixth hours sang Fairest Lord Jesus with soloist Lana Holder. After this, the ninth grade class sang Now Thank We All Our God and Where in the World but in America with Ted 'Coffman, Susie Painter, Helene Kalb, Audrey Browning, and Kennette Rundell as soloists. After the devotions, the P. T. A. de- cided, as a money-making project, to take individual student pictures as they did last year, and sell them to the students. At the close of the business meeting, Mr. Scott gave an interesting talk. When the business meeting was fin- ished. the parents got a chance to go around to the individual classes and visit the teachers. A number of teach- ers made special efforts to set up inter- esting exhibits for their rooms. There were refeshments in the cafetorium for the many parents who attended. BATTLE ON THE COURTS Fingers were crossed during the teniquoit game played by gym 2, hour 3 and gym 1, hour 3, ninth grade girls Thursday night after school, Novem- ber 17. Both teams put a lot of effort into the game. It was exciting, as the score was tied a good part of the time. The result of the game was a lot of screaming and happy yelling from gym l, hour 3, with the cry of Vic- tory! and We won!!!! Each team plays five games. Each team had played three games prev- iously. Gym l, hour 3, has won 2 and lost l, and gym 2, hour 3, has lost all three. Of the ninth grade teams gym 2, hour 1, is ahead. They have played three and won all three. Of the eighth grade, gym 2, hour 6, has play- ed two and won two. The captain of gym l, hour 3, is Marsha Kresge and the captain of gym 2, hour 3, is Ellen Parsons. Any girl who wishes, may come and watch the intramural games in Lincoln gym- Unanswered: CAd in the morning paperl Man Wanted to work in dyna- mite factory. Must be willing to travel.