Northeast High School - Charger Yearbook (North Little Rock, AR)

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SWINGIN' AROUND - junior Cathy Heclgecock works out on the uneven parallel bars during a gymnastics class at the Community Center. Photo by Angie Cook EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD - Coaches Gilda Shuffield and Ellen Linton get in shape for track season. Photo by Angie Cook 28!Student life

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Weekdays Most people call Sa- turday their favorite day, right? Wrong. Many look forward to weekdays that mean special lesson days or time to develop a special talent. Senior Gina Fortenberry's favorite day is Monday, for a very special reason. I know that I can always practice my 'Favorite' day is in eyes of beholder night. described as the classic night to go out to dinner and a movie or to just go out. Teresa Sliger said she loves Fridays because she can relax without the worry of school the next day or homework that has to be done that Friday is important because it gives me time baton on Monday because of my lesson in the afternoon, she said. I try to practice everyday because I need it to help me for my future in twirling. I look forward to Monday. Senior Steve Blevins said he enjoys Mondays because that is when he usually plays basketball at the Boys' Club. Another person jokingly said that he prefers Wednesdays because that is the day he gets to wash his socks. The most popular day of the week, though, seems to be Friday. That was and space to myself to use the way I chose to use it, she said. Sophomore Marty Koonce favors Friday also. I like Friday because everyone is full of spirit on Fridays for the pep assemblies and games, he said. Plus, the gang gets together on Friday nights to let loose and break from the regular routine of school. So while favorite days were different, each shared a common trait of specialness. - By Libbi Dixon ME TOO - I like Mondays because I enjoy playing the guitar at Young Life, senior Steve Blevins said. It gives me time to relax. Photo by Mark Donnell Favorite days!2 7

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--.. Vu,- 3 5 . ,, X was-tsisisi LEFT, RIGHT - Senior Debra Bakema practices with the band on a half-time show. Many such prac- tices were lengthy and offered a chance to tone in time. Photo by Greg Powell Body beautiful I Want Muscles, the title of a Diana Ross hit, could have qualified as Northeast's motto. For teachers and students alike took part in a variety of efforts to fight fat and maintain the elusive body beautiful. Some jogged, while others tried aerobics for a change of pace. And the more dedicated physical fitness enthusiasts bought memberships to various health clubs that offered assistance in the battle of the bulge. Among the facilities were swimming pools, saunas, aerobics classes, and Nautilus equipment. Senior Bradd Estes said he used his health club membership to keep in shapeu during the off-season months when he wasn't playing football. It was really hard to find something that would keep you in as good a shape as football, he said. But a health club has everything, and it works. Teachers, students stay in shape in various ways Health clubs were fine, but they carried a price - about S530 a month. Records such as jane Fonda's work-out album, of- 'fered an alternative for more economical- ly inclined physical fitness buffs. For a mere S10-S15 for the accompanying book - there were directions for everything from and now take a deep breath to make it burn. Also, there were dancers, joggers, back- packers, and bike riders who exercised to the beat of their own special interests. Senior Regina Parks preferred jogging. I like to be outside, she said. jogging lets me do that. I used to be a member of a health center, but I didn't like being inside' Being outside makes you feel more open, she added. You don't have somebody counting for you or telling you how many times to do this or how long to do that. - By Michelle james o i E . ... 8- .. KUNG FU - Senior Mike Willett demonstrates his skill as he works on DOUBLE VISION - Senior Karen Woolverton is reflected in a mirror as a precision drill in Taekwondo. The art, which has gained popularity in she teaches an aerobics class at Figure World to earn money while keeping recent years, is good for exercise and self defense. Photo by Angie Cook in shape. Photo by Angie Cook Body beautit'ul!29