North Rowan High School - Northern Lights Yearbook (Spencer, NC)

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Nw We ii. fs..-Q s Q-57 .H -XM t 1 ik' Getting ideas on paper. Crystal Gilbert creates an article for the Christmas edition. Photo by J. Plummer. W EFFKYHT' Frantically searching for an article, newspaper Looking for just the right words, Carlotta advisor Mrs. Kennedy, keeps the pressure on to Chambers formulates a feature story in her mind. produce quality work on time. Photo by J. Plummer. Photo by J. Loftin. Newspaper Staff X 133

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Getting all the parts to fit, newspaper staffers John Workman, Laura Wetmore, Chad Cook, and Deborah Jones try to get the headlines, stories and pictures together for the first issue. Photo by J. Plummer. ln order to make the Cavalier more interesting, Johnny Loftin shoots pictures for the paper. Photo by B. Koontz. 40- , ' v V 'J . Q . mite Qlaflzxlier From enthusiasm, frustration and deadlines, to print! ccording to Emerson, t'Nothing can be achieved without enthusi- asm, so the enthusiastic Cavalier staff achieved a great deal. Staffers overcame the frustration of mental blocks and the pressure of deadlines to produce four issues of the newspaper. In addition to more students with a greater willingness to work hard, the staff added cartoonist Tim Batten. As Laura Wetmore, editor-in-chief commented, Even though there are more people on the staff this year, we work together well and expect to publish the best papers ever. In the past, many students ignored the Cavalier, but this year things were antici- 132 l Newspaper Staff pated to look up. The student body doesn't view the newspaper as an impor- tant medium of communication. llook for- ward to trying to change this perception of our newspaper by producing an in- formative and well-structured paper, - said advisor Mrs. Jean Kennedy. Not only was the newspaper a source of entertainment and information for the student body, it also served as a way of preparing for future jobs, as Carlotta Chambers expressed, Being on the newspaper staff has given me betterin- sight into my future career in journalism. The enthusiasm and effort helped the Cavalier staff achieve a better publication. Regina Perry Sw

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Warming the audience with her friendly smile, Debbie oole performs a difficult routine in perfect synch with the music. Photo by B. Puckett Showing their many talents, members of the band prove that they're not only great musicians but en- thusiastic cheerleaders. Photo by J. Huffman t Q 4' . s s S Y leafs, bmw- '5's Marching Band works hard to learn new songs and new moves Qihhing 'gigztrietg l lthough band has been looked upon as a crip course by non-band members for years, this year's band members did not seem to agree. There were often op- portunities for fun, but being a band member included a great amount of hard work for those who had the ability and the discipline to partici- pate. Marchers had to put their best foot for- ward inot to mention their correct footy while they tried to stay in straight, perfectly spaced lines. The real challenge came, though, when they had to play as they marched. 134 l Band This year the band performed four different shows which meant learning several routines along with a great deal of music. Tine Safrit, flag captain, commented, The hard work was definitely worth it as far as the variety it offered the home audience since they be- came bored with seeing the same show week after week. This also gave band members more incentive to work. The new approach to half-time shows was designed to bring pride and support back to the band as well as keep the audience glued to their seats during half-time. l recall the qual- ity of the band when I was a freshmen. I only hope that through dedication the band can be that great again. said Tara Jackson, a se- nior band member. And what are the plans for the future March- ing Cavaliers? Mr. Lipe, the band director, ex- pressed, We hope to try to do a variety of shows, to represent the school the best way we can at football games, and to go on trips to rirliakfe band enjoyable for students. Krista ic s