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

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EIGHTH GRADE BASKETBALL ROSTER The following eighth grade boys have been selected to try to give us a winning score at every eighth grade basketball game: Milton Van Gundy David Page, Jim Cruce, Bob Wehling, Kenny Long, Bruce Hocking, Denny Culley, Allen Faring, Terry Thomas, Thomas Sneath, Dudley Bush, Allan Jones, Bob Jones, Craig Roberts, Jim Kent, John Block, and David Fosbinder. The person who will do the most to give us a good score each game is the coach, Mr. Hewitt. Manager is Bob Caldwell. SEVENTH BASKETBALL SQUAD The following boys are on the 7th grade basketball squad: Lynn Buehler, Mike Smith, Robert Montgomery, Bill Woods, Dennis Davis, Melvin Daniels, Mark Miller, Jim Bary, Dan Magathan, John Tilton, John McCormick, Charles Gadson, Richard Dahl, Charles Booker, and Richard Schmidberger. The managers are: Gary Riedel and Roger Lawson. Their coach is Mr. Tally. Although these boys do not get much of a chance to play this year, they will get good experience to make a good team next year. SCREAM LOUDER! By Marsha Kresge The other day when I attended our basketball games, I noticed that stu- dents from the school we were playing against were screaming much louder and had much more pep! They had a smaller group, yet they were being peppier and yelling with the cheerleaders more than our group was. It just makes me feel like a mouse! The basketball team needs support to be able to win its games and if we don't, give it to them, who will? Let's really show pep, energy, and really root for our team next time so they will know that somebody wants them to win the game! DIGNITARY VISITS BOYS' GYM On December 13, Mr. Weidmer, who teaches boys physical ed. in the barn received a visitor. This visitor walk- ed on four legs and had a long tail with shaggy fur.'You guessed it--it was a cat! He just came in to get warm, we called him--or her Cwe were not sure what he wash our portable mousetrapf' said Mr. Weidmer. Apparently the visitor got 'tired of Mr. Weidmer's company, or perhaps it thought it warm enough to go back outside, but he has not been seen since. We hope he enjoyed his stay. l l Weston Sampson stands next to his valuable collection of American and foreign gold coins. GOLD SUPPLY NO PROBLEM FOR SEVENTH GRADER Weston Sampson, seventh grader at North, has a hobby which everyone likes, he collects money. Weston has built up a collection of gold coins worth over 5500. This has taken him four years to do. He believes it has been worth it. Today he has a complete type set of all the varieties of liberty and In- dian-headed gold coins ranging in date from 1854 to 1926. He also has a few French and Egyptian specimens his father brought him. Weston's favorite coin is a three-dollar piece which is valued at 35100. Weston's collection started four years ago when his father found a twenty- dollar gold piece and gave it to him. At the moment, Weston is still trying for a perfect collection of American gold with a quest for a rare two-dollar coin. This is one person who is not worried about our gold supply! SEVENTH AND EIGHTH WIN OVER JUNCTION CITY The seventh and eighth grade basket- ball teams won over Junction City, Monday, December 19. The eighth grade team won 30-24 and the seventh grade won 23-21 in an overtime battle for their second straight triumph. NINTH GRADE BASKETBALL SQUAD The following boys are on the ninth grade basketball squad: Othello Mead- ows, J erry Decker, Duane Cain, Charles Roth, Frank Roth, Ted Coff- man, Junior Crawford, Pat LaOrange, Vernon Tillberg, John Law, Daryl Wil- liams, Steve Greenough, Carl Cooke, Bill Eubanks, and Ronald Rivir. Coach for this team is Mr. Trimble. Managers are Richard Rice and Dennis Haynes. NINTH GRADE OPENS SEASON WITH 28 to 37 DEFEAT BY SOUTH December 8, 1960, proved to be a black day for the ninth grade basket- ball team when the A squad lost to South, 28 to 37. The coup de grace fol- lowed when the B squad lost also to South, 27 to 17. The starting line-up for the North A squad was as followsg Charles Roth, Frank Roth, Duane Cain, Jerry Decker and Othello Medows. The starting line- up for South was: Mike Lamone, Dave Tufte, Gary Dodd, Steve Walsh and John Martin, Othello Meadows was high scorer for North with 11 points. The high-point man for South was John Martin. TEACHERS GET HOME AT 4:30 A. M. Snow turned a shopping trip for Miss Boyd, Miss Cloyes, and Miss Davis into an unforgettable experience. Leaving Salina at noon, December 10, they planned to go to the matinee performance of Music Man. Howe-Ver, rain slowed them down, and instead of seeing the show, they spent the afternoon shopping, despite the rain. After trudging to about five shoe stores, they finally purchased some shoes. Before going to the evening Aper- fcrmance of Music Man. they decided to rest their weary feet at Innes's Tea Room. However, all three forgot the time and when they looked at their watches, it was 8:20 p. m. and the show started at 8:30 p. m. So there was noth- ing to do but go out in the falling snow and run Cin high heeled shoesb three blocks to the Forum, where the Music Man was playing. Fortunately, they made it just in the nick of time. Upon leaving the musical, they dis- covered the snow was about an inch deep, but they decided to try to make it to 'Salina anyway. N- After five hours of slipping and slid- ing on icy roads, they finally got home at 4:30 in the morning. il 1 ,. I'm sure you will agree that this was a very unusual and eventful day for our three teachers from Salina.

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ELECTROCUTED HOT DOGS Electrocuted hot-dogs were the main course of Mr. Zerger's science class, January 3, 1961. The hot-dogs, or sweat puppies as Mr. Zerger prefers to call them, were made by driving two twenty-penny nails through a board and attached a cord to them. Then by arching a weiner over the nails in a rainbow fashion and plugging it in, the hot-dog completes the circuit and is electrocuted. After tasting ths delicacy, Stan Clas- sen said, Mmmmm! Dave Duncan's comment was, Aagghh! GROANING AT SEMESTER TIME? By Carol Christensen Are you a groaner at the end of the semester? Are you wishing that you had studied and spent some of that wasted time on homework? Well, it's a little late now for first semester, but you have an entire sem- ester in which to redeem yourself. The attitude of many is that to be popular and well-liked, you must en- tirely forget the rules in school, and in- stead, spend the hours talking and writ- inff notes. Fm sure that your popularity won't go down at all if you settle downg instead, everyone will think much more highly of you. School work does get to be boring and gruesome after awhile, but re- member your grade record is going to stay with you for a long time, and it is important to make the best one possible. So if this first semester hasn't been too profitable, you might remember this for next semester, Have fun, but don't forget the school work. NINTH Y-TEENS GIVE CHRISTMAS PARTY North's last 9th Y-Teens meeting was a Christmas party. Presiding was Susan Dix. The Christmas Story was read by Barbara Ray and Mrs. Lakin's fourth hour chorus sang carols. The characters in the story were: Diane Coffey, Maryg Julia Fisher, Joseph, Sharon Longhofer, Lynn Higday, Kath- lyn Hooper, wisemeng Olga Alexenko, Regina Silver, Beverly Ketchum, Frieda Lynch, and Pauline Haynes, shepherds. Two skits were also given, The Gift of the Magi, and After Christmas. Sally Crosby, Chris Block, Melva Mor- lock, J inna Rittenhouse, Carla Fry, Ann Payne, Connie Branstetter, Marcia Gronwald, Dale Hart, Viva Haymond, Bonnie Casto, Sharon McCall, Lynda Feather and Peggy Pederson portrayed the characters. Santa Comes to Town was also read by Margaret Cumen. To end the party they had treats of candy canes and red and white cup cakes. And Santa was there in person. Jack Todd finds Mr. Zerger's electro cuted hot dogs quite tasty as he eats one while waiting for another to cook. FAMOUS SAYINGS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE Charles Roth-Search me! Sue Hinkle-Well, shooty-do! Jeff Rees-Now a word from my col- league. Marilyn Cohen-Did you hear about the ride I had with those boys from Colorado? gMr. Trimble-Keep those typewriters quiet! . , . Mrs. Brewer-Does anyone hear sleigh bells? Dan Austin-And now for the negative! John Litchman-Baaahh! Humbug! Rosslyn Johnson-Cherry Pie, anyone? Jan McAnnich-Mr. Burch, those prob- lems were just too hard to work .... Mrs. Batten-I seem to be hearing voices from somewhere in the back of the room. Miss Zimmerman-Go home, study for a half-an-hour and you will under- stand. Mr. Burch-Hand your papers to the person ahead of you and check. Suzanne Wilson-I want one of those white-glazed doughnuts. .... . BAH-HUMBUG! Those were the words of Ebenezer Scrooge played by John Litchman in the Christmas Carol presented Monday, December 19, at the Lincoln Auditor- ium. The first act took place in Scrooge's offices, where he was visited by three spirits: LeAnn Wingard, Lana Holder, and Betty Summers, and also Scrooge's business partner, Jacob Mar- ley played by Ted Coffman. The second act took place in the CUSTODIAN HAS INTERESTING PAST Mr. Seymour, one of the custodians in the Lincoln building, seems to have had a very interesting past full of ex- periences. In 1899, Mr. Seymour was driving a stage from Rock River, Wyoming, to Garret, Wyoming, which was about sixty miles. It was in the winter and there was a blizzard, so he decided to try to go through in a sleigh. There were high ridges and the horses fell through a washout. He had to pack snow around their feet so that they could get out. It was getting dark, so he decided to go to sleep. He then let the horses loose so that they could find some food. When he woke up, the horses were gone and some wolves had taken his supplies. He decided to walk to the nearest ranch which was the Half-Way Ranch. When he got there, he was cold and tired and the bottoms of his feet had frozen. He then ate and rested. The horses were found two weeks later by some rancher. Mr. Seymour emerged unharmed from the episode and just added one more adventure to his adventuresome life. Cratchit household where the changed Scrooge spent Christmas Day. Peter Cratchit: Mike Cope, Mrs. Cratchit: Suzanne Wilson, Belinda: Betty Strat- man, small girl: Sheryl Myers, small boy: Carolyn DeLaney, Tiny Tim: Steve Burns, Bob Cratchit: Randy Snook. The play was a popular success.

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Vol. X No. 6 Friday, February 17, 1961 North Junior High, Salina, Kansas' Oh. Jeepers! V exclaims Lois Ellis. Mike Stano watches the surprised, excited reaction of Lois that many other girls will have when they receive something special from that .someone special on Valentine's Day. LOCKER CHECK A GOOD IDEA Locker check, held by the school each semester, is one way to get lockers clean -in a hurry. It also helps to find- lost books and clothing. During the week .of January 16-20, alocker check was held which revealed aroundfifteen misplaced library books in Lincoln alone. One boy found, in his own locker, a book he had lost ia month. before. V 1 ' ' Lincoln was H relativiely lucky, be- cause' locker check' was held only one day, while Rooseveltiihad one contin- ually through the week. The policy of Roosevelt was that a person whose locker was found to -ba littered with unnecessary papers 'T and trash would lose his locker privileges fgfhone week. 'Isn't it easier-to just keep our lockers clean in the first 'place?V ' V ,. ffl 1 .,.1. TESTS EVERYWHERE A , V . A double load has been put on many of the top students ,these past -weeks as they have studiedfor both,semester- finals Hand the Emporia , Scholarship eliminationitests, -A 5.9 I , , - Each I teacher., hasdgiven a., series of Gllminaiiwl 16555- and ' has chosen ...his top students. He will then hand in this list to the Scholarship Committee and the committee will choose the three students to take the test from each department in the three grades. It -is a--great honor to qualify to take these tests. Students will compete against other superior students across the state..,The winners and receivers of honorable mention get certificates from the state and statewide recognition. The finals' win be taken in early April.. E , A . To the students taking these tests we say, Keep your noses to the grind- stoneand good luck! DECISION .AT DEATH By Jeff Rees ' ., I've got you now! You're cornered! Don't try to .make excuses! No, Iiwon't give you another chance! You must die! 'fWhat shall I do with the corpse? I-,thought . awhile. 'Now I' know! I picked him up very carefully, so asnot toaspill' any blood on the rug. I opened the door, and, put .him outsider, with the grestviofnthe flies, I ,gg 2 J, Q A CANDIES WITH BOWS. GIRLS AGLOW By Meta Adams The day dawns bright and sunny. She wakes with face aglow. Not much time to daydream Of Valentines and beaus! Quickly down the stairway, She hurries through her meal. Can't miss the bus today, she th What a wonderful way to feel! Soon on her way she wonders, Did he really mean his words?' But busses travel quickly To the land of nouns and verbs. So begins her school day. For still the school bell chimes, Even though the calendar says its for Valentines. The hours pass like rain clouds, But soon she's out-of-doors, Waiting on the corner By the five-and-ten-cent store. In six or seven minutes, He comes and finds a place, And giving her a package, He sees her shining face. The candy isn't much, he says, What I really meant to say, Was 'Will you be my Valentine? and 'Happy Valentine's Day!-ff WHO WILL BE YOUR VALENT 9 inks g time -fl IKE? Be my valentine! This is the time -.of the ninth grade Sweetheart Dance to be held February 14. At this dance the ninth graders will choose a and 2. queen to reign over the freshman, class. m Dancing games and refres ,ents held at the Barn right after school All ,,, , , h will be provided. The dance will be VG , ninth graders are invited to the TS heart Dance. So-Come one, come all, And have a ball! ZERGER coIvIPE'rEs ' .. A AGAINST JOHNSTON,- Mr. Zerger, ninth gradescience eet- tea- cher, after hearing of Mr. Johnston and his-p weight-lifting talent, decided he should try it, too .',' Heneeded a willing student to that' carry down the hall, so, of course, Jeff.Rees was the victim. After carrying I think.Mr. Zerger has almost weight-lifter also. . 5 . Jeff, oven 1 t , -,pr himself to -be worthy of the title of: ,Which one of these two,-shall becomes the champion? Lay your bets,-and we, Will bring ,you additionalwinform later as to which-man Wins .,-, if, ations: 'H .,.f.'i