North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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No, it ' s not a chorus line from a Broadway Show. It ' s enthusiastic juniors displaying their spirit. A group of high-spirited seniors attempts to build the perfect human pyramid. Friends 13

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Friend: Someone Who Helps You A friend is someone who knows all about you and still likes you, said ju- nior Chris Lehmen. Other Redskins de- fined a friend as someone with whom they could be both crazy and serious, someone with whom they could do fun things and go places. As long as the money held out, they wandered the shopping malls, skated, drove around, attended sporting events, ate at the nearest pizza place or fast food restaurant, or went to movies. Once the money ran out and when parents couldn ' t be talked out of the car, friends had parties, walked, played frisbee in the park, went to church and church-related activities, studied at the library, worked, spent a quiet evening at home watching television, or just talked and laughed. At school, friends walked in the halls, talked at lockers, ate lunch together, sat nearby in classrooms, and yelled to each other as they rushed off late to class. Some played together on teams, in one of the bands or choirs, or in one of the clubs. If they didn ' t participate they came together to dances, concerts or plays. Not uncommon was the sight of stu- dents and faculty talking, laughing, and having a generally good time: Miss Pa- tricia La Fontaine and the majority of her students; Mrs. Claryn Myers and the Thespians; Mr. Jon Bill and the kids in the auto club; Mr. Ed King, Mr. Larry Kenner, or Dr. John Hill working with the kids in bands and choirs. Redskins looked for friends who pro- vided honesty and trust. They wanted someone with whom they could seri- ously talk about all their problems, whether they were romance, school, or parent-related. Teenagers needed someone who would try to understand them, try to help when they could, or at least lend a sympathetic ear and a shoulder to cry upon. As one student put it, A friend is someone who loves you, no matter what. Redskins often said they had enough friends, but a majority said they ' d like to have more. Senior Mike Chandler summed it up with, You can never have too many friends! 12 Friends

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Redskins Bloom In Hobby Field More than 1600 students enjoy al- most as many activities or hobbies. While some may attend practice for a sport such as football, volleyball, or track, others go off to their jobs or go home to study or complete homework. Special interests, however, occupy a good number of Redskins. Sophomore Tim Didier considers his special interest to be very exciting, challenging, and at times, hazardous. Tim is an active BMX (Bicycle Moto Cross) racer. He competes in many lo- cal and national racing events and was recently on a winning streak. Senior Nan Didier, a talented gym- nast, teaches gymnastics at the YWCA. She likes her job because she enjoys working with younger people. Senior Julie Kyle, in her spare time, liked to shop, listen to music, and play tennis; and when she was not enjoying those activities, she babysat 30 to 45 hours a week. Sophomores Ryan Hartzog and Jeff Howard spent their time at marching band practice after school and on weekends. Diversity in hobbies and activities holds Redskins together. Sophomore Tim Didier exhibits his fine cross skills. is only a part of Jill Hartman ' s task in 14 Hobbies