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

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A Look Inside 2 Opening 4 Student Life 28 Sports 60 Clubs Academics 104 People 156 Index 160 Ads 168 Closing J

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OUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY , FORT WAYNE, INDIANA Redskin ' Pebbles ' Pick Up Shine A river is a symbol for life, constantly flowing and changing its course. Red- skin life mimics the St. Joseph River across the street. It picks up sediment and pebbles from everywhere and lets them fall wherever they may want to fall, allowing them to build and grow on their own. Former Lakesiders and Franklinites enter the mainstream of life under the Dome, adding their per- sonalities and concerns to that special Redskin mix. These pebbles are constantly buffet- ed by the strong current and undertow. Larger rocks beat on them, logs and debris smash them about. As we compare life to a river, so can we compare ourselves to the pebbles and rocks. Some will sink below the bot- tom of the river, never to be seen again; others will stand up under the beating and emerge s hining and smooth; some will keep a few rough edges but will add to the beauty of the river by just being there. A river has a certain course to run. It has been mapped out by nature and al- ters its path only when man steps in and builds dams and other obstacles. North Side is a river, our life for four years. It changes with time, it restricts us, it en- courages us to grow. Our teachers serve as the buffeting rocks and waves, setting the rules and boundaries. Such limits keep the tide running smoothly so that the water doesn ' t become a de- structive force. Typically, rules are hard to b p ar at times, but the benefits will appaar downriver, where we will know how to deal with limits placed upon us. Unlike pebbles, we can choose to emerge from the river shining and smooth or to sink to the bottom, never to add to the beauty of life. As we decide our futures, we can jump in to risk the pounding or sit idly and watch the river flow.

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Senior Renee Cooley takes a nap during what seems like an endless band practice. INSIDE 6-7 8-9 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 Fads-n-Fashions Homecoming Homecoming Friends Hobbies Dog Wash Rushing, Sharing Spark Dome Life Life wasn ' t just something studied in a biology class. It was what each indi- vidual breathed into the halls of North Side. During school hours, bells filled halls that resounded with laughter and the latest gossip shared among friends. We rushed to a favorite meeting place — a stairwell or classroom door — or gath- ered around auditorium doors to make plans with friends. Cafeteria time hus- tled us in to toss books on a table that was near a favorite guy or girl. Some students scurried to finish homework while others explained the details of a new romance. After school band members poured onto the practice field for two hours of work. The football field filled with deep, rhythmic shouts of athletes doing calis- thenics. Inside the Dome students pon- dered over make-up tests or helped a favorite teacher. At night stadiums or gyms bulged with students turned sports fans cheering their Redskins — win or lose. As students we carried stacks of books; as Redskins we carried stacks of experience and memories with friends. Is that really me? exclaimed junior Ryan Day as he examines his student I.D. picture for the first time. During Spirit Week, Kellie Turner and Nan Didier displayed their spirit by cheering at the Junior- Senior Women ' s Football game. 4 Student Life