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

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I , O O Readln' , I rltlng, rithmetic Three R's are still around, but content is more complex, and they come in Z8 varieties he three r's'l - readin', 'riting, and 'rithmetic - have been around for a long time, but the courses taught today bear little resemblance to those of the past. ln fact, it took a variety of 13 English courses, 14 math courses, and a two-level course in journalism to teach the three r's', in 1983, and the content was as complex as the decade itself. Senior Susie Prueter's contrast of math classes for then and now is typical of the change. Math in past generations taught students to count, she said. The basics were the same. But today's math teaches us to deal with more complicated areas such as aeronautics and computers. Susie described today's world as fast paced and explained that math provides the necessary speed for dealing with decisions. The need to conserve fuel is an example of the importance of math, she said. For example, in design, the length of an airplane may be directly related to its fuel economyfl Without math, Susie contin- ued, udesigners would have to build several complete planes to deter- mine the best model. But the mathematical equation can solve the problem on paper, and the designers can then build the one plane they need. lt eliminates trial and error and saves money. A variety of careers ranging from engineering to plumbing require a background in math. Mrs. Gretchen Watson, math teacher, said that many businesses claim that math achievement is a good preclicf tor of business success. - By Susan Slater JOURNALISM SPEAKER - Senior Karen Salmon and instructor Gail Hopkins ask last minute questions to Mr. Roy Reid. Mr. Reid was a guest speaker from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville journalism department. Photo by Vicki Causey 36!Acaclemics

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te and Secretary of Educa- Susie Prueter Susie Prueter, second place hievement winner, was eutenant Governor at Girls' n at Girls' Nation. Susie was esident of the Spanish Club, d Captain of the volleyball m. She was a member of dent Council and Honor ciety, as well as a junior tarian, and a recipient of the R award. She was a cast mber of Anything Goes, ncore, The Matchmaker, o Pippin Susie was a ited States Senate Youth re Finalist her senior year. David McCune David McCune, first place academics winner, was vice- president of the Student Coun- cil. He was a delegate to Boys' State in Arkadelphia over the summer, and he attended Governor's School at Hendrix College in Conway in the area of academics. David was an active club member of the Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Key Club, Spanish Club, AFS, Young Life, and GMNE. He was a player on both the football and basketball teams. David was featured in Whos Who, and was a cast member of Anything Goes, Encore, and a performer in the Reader's Theatre Lessons in Not Being a Grown-Up, which won first place at the Harding speech tournament, and another Reader's Theatre which won second place at the Henderson speech tournament. The Lessons Reader's Theatre was included among the many acts for the 1983 Riverfest at Little Rock in May, and was also presented in the annual variety show, Encore, in january. Tiger Taylor iger Taylor, first place achievement winner, was president of ' senior Cabinet. Tiger was president of the Spanish Club for o years, and Social Chairman for a year. He was a member of Alpha Theta, Honor Society, Key Club, and Young Life. He . a junior Rotarian and a delegate to Boys' State, as well as ast member of Anything Goes, and Encore He was on Spirit Advisory Committee and in OMNE. Tiger was also ast member of the award-winning Readeris Theatre, Lessons Not Being a Grown-Up. Alison Rogers Alison Rogers, second place academics winner, was a Na- tional Merit Finalist. Alison was a member of Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Spanish Club and debate. She was student director of Arsenic and Qld Lace and Anything Goes. QNX . QR INTENYNI T31 Ellis Bell Ellis Bell, second place athle- tics winner, was an active player of both the football and basketball teams. He was Cap- tain ofthe basketball team. Ellis was also on the Senior Cabinet. Hall of Fame!35

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,.,.-r-nnnuv'- . rr r 1 i I J an rf? FIXIN' IT UP - Senior Jodie Novak and Mu Alpha Theta members begin decorating for Homecoming. Decorating the cafeteria for the dance after the game is an annual Mu Alpha Theta project. Photo by Vicki Causey 'NEWSPAPER OFFICERS - Karen Nelson, Editoririrchiefg Patty Pirtsg Business managerg L Lisaitlingsrer, sports editorg Patricktllalsron, . associateieditor. Photo by Melissa Matthews PAPER IWINGSA- Beth Lambert, editor: Lisa Engster, .copy editorg Valerie Clay, productionlart edirorg Brian Clements, literary editorg Photo by'Beth Brady LISTEN CLOSE - Members of Mrs. Ann McCollum's sophomore English class listen to her lecture on the middle ages as a prelude for their study ofthe Arthurian legend. Photo hy Melissa Matthews WRITER AT WORK - Senior Rex DeLoney types his copy for a spread in the Charger yearbook. Writing copy required mastery of feature writing skills. Photo by Melissa Matthews Readin', 'riting, 'rithmetic!37