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

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IN THE NEWS - Senior Barry Martin reviews a copy of his poem The Mercurian Legacy that appeared in the North Little Rock Times newspaper. The poem won third place in a contest that he entered as a requirement for staff members of Paper Wings, the school's literaryfart magazine. junior Robert Levy won first place in the contest, and seniors Karen Salmon and Valerie Clay won honorable mentions. Photo by Angie Cook MADE IT - junior Bo Eagan purchases a copy of the 1983 Charger yearbook from faculty adviser Mrs. Gail Hopkins. The publication was entirely financed and published by first and second year journalism students. Photo by Melissa Matthews LISTEN UP - Calculus students gather around instructor Mrs. Debbie Dillon as she explains a difficult point. Photo by Mark Donnell 40! Academics 1' 3, , me ,my ....,w me 1 2 M f T . M0 Q-wr at-8. 3,6 ,wie

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Q. 4 in .t f L......a' ' .Q K Gans X ' V - . . f , , eeee tt.. y s Rsese gms F15 .-we-11.5-:ii Q - s I X iiggfs . -- W is as N-s.Q5Xf f X -messam Readln' , 'rltlng, 'rithmeti English classes teach writing to improve communication skills for citizens of a 'shrinkingi world. riting, too, has changed to reflect the needs of people who must communicate in a world where the most remote country is only a phone call away. English teacher Miss Mala Ayers said that English classes reflect this change, and they always have because the course comes of age in every decade. Our language continually changes, she said. In the next several years the computer's in- fluence will be noted as our culture continues its plunge into the computer age. Writing is communication, and the ability to communicate is directly related to success in any occupation, senior Barry Martin, a creative writing student, said. Courses such as English, journalism, and Paper Wings offered instruc- tion to develop the skill. Paper Wings concentrated on creativity, and senior Lisa Engster explained the need. In this computer age human feelings are sometimes forgotten, she said. But when we can express ourselves creatively we are more interesting to other people, and we get a chance to see that computers won't ever take over or dominatefi journalism courses meant more writing, and senior Karen Nelson, editor of The Star newspaper, said that the ability to write demands ucuriosityf, A good journalist must be constantly questioning the events surrounding him,'I she said. In developing this skill I have become a much better writer and am more poised in talking to a wide variety of people. Senior Denise Clay, Charger yearbook co-editor, agreed that good writing requires much more than a pencil and paper. To write well, a person has to love writing, she said. They have to be very creative, open minded, and alert. This is especially true in journalism class where a pleasant atmosphere must be maintained. - By Cheryl Sloan COMPUTER CI-IATTER - Senior jim Boyle reviews his computer read out. Computers are just a part of the many courses offered at Northeast. Photo by Melissa Matthews LIGHT BRIGHT - Senior Patty Pitts works on the newspaper using the light board that helped guide students to keep things straight. Photo by Beth Brady Readinf 'riting, lfiIhmCIlCf39

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Human nature does not 4. fha, ...Q-autqsxx hw O , , O 0 Readln , rltlng, 'rithmetic Reading is essential, for experiences of the past offer lessons for 'now losely related to writing is reading. Both are necessary for communication, and journalists must constantly be aware of the relationship. For the jet age leaves little time for reading. Yet knowledge of people and events is as important as ever. Yearbook co-editor Karen Salmon said that ureadin' and 'riting will always have a place in school. People need to read to understand this complex world, she said, but they are reluctant to do so because television is so available and ueas U to en'o . V J Y Writers if the ex ect to commun- i Y P icate, must recognize this and present their information in a concise, readable style. All students, both readers and writers, have a stake in the outcome, Miss Ayers added. By reading different types of literature from different cultures and different times, students' under- standing of the world view of other people can be enhanced, she said. There's no doubt about it, the three r's have changed, but the change reflects development, not replacement. Miss Ayers explained that literature of the past offers lessons for the present, and through what was written then and what is read now, the lesson can be communicated. change over the centuries, she said. A story plot that was written in 1066 can be just as alive today as it was then. Literature is a reflection of life, and while the good people don't always win, they surely seem to die happier. - By Karen Lacewell I HEAVY MATH! - Senior Kellie Sheffield discusses a calculus problem with senior Paula Lawerence as they prepare to complete a class assignment. Calculus was the highest math course available. Photo by Mark Donnell ENGLISH EVERYONE! - Sophomore Susan Holstead works on an English assignment. English was required in all three grades, and available courses ranged from basic grammar to Shakespeare. Photo by Melissa Matthews Readin,' 'riting, 'rithmetic!4l