Northeast High School - Nordlys Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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That good ol' summer time As spring draws to an end and summer is just around the corner. Vikings regain that annual perception of summer time fun. Attending classes, doing homework assignments, and even studying for final exams don't seem to matter anymore; nothing could replace the vi- sions of the up-coming fun-filled day. Frisbees, assorted shorts and bright-colored swimwear, T-shirts, dark-colored sunglasses, and sun tan lotions instantaneously pop out to replace the drab winter jacket. With the sum- mer essentials in hand, Vikings are finally ready for the summer vacation to arrive. The pencils, notebooks, and Cliff notes are ready to be stored away until next year. Just the idea of not having homework for three full months is enough vacation for some Vikes. Students can now take those long-awaited trips with the family. Co camping with a few close buddies, or just to the lake cabin for a weekend. When Vikes are not out on these trips, the phones will be constantly busy with the daily gossip like, Did you hear what hap- pened to Jenifer's skiing trip last week? Or, Do you know that Rod is throwing another of his parties next week? When all the gossip has been exchanged, the traditional lines like, Meet you at the club for a few sets of tennis or, Let's go shopping, could be used to end the conversation before we dash out the door and rush to our meeting places. Summer is not all fun and play, however; many Vikes find it advantageous to hold part- time jobs, for this provides an opportunity to make a little extra spending money and still allow enough time to spend it. Although I have a job, I would sometimes get bored, said one Viking. Well for those odd-balls who could still get bored with all these activities, there are always soap-operas on the television, video games, hang outs, con- certs, etc. to enlighten their boredom. With all these extravagant activities, Vikings have no problems in agreeing that the best time of the year is the good ol' summer time. RELAXING on a hoi summer day gives layne Ann Bond a chance to soak up the sun's rays. 8 • That Good Ol' Summer Time

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Time is important in many ways to a student. In the life of a student, there is a time to study, but there is also a time for fun. Seniors look forward to painting the bridge on 60th and Western. Juniors look forward to ordering that one sym- bol of the upperclassman, the class ring. The sophomores are delighted that they are no longer freshmen, and the freshmen are dreading initiations. Then, there is going off campus to lunch and trying out for cheerleader. Some will make the dance group, and others will make the band. Don't forget the history test that you will study for in English class. How about working the switchboard in the office? The article for the newspa- per must be written, so you walk the halls to find a suitable story. How about TP'ing someone's house and then ringing the doorbell? You need to buy a candy cane express for your secret heartthrob. Did you get your tick- et to the concert? Do you have a date for Friday night? Whose house should we drive by tonight? High school is fun and hard work. In Viking Land, it is the beginning of the rest of our lives. SINGING THE ALMA MATER at the Douglas pep assembly are seniors Janie Whitmarsh, Leslie Green, Allison Lambird, and Brady Wilcox. Mwmi Hfl Student Life • 7

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 WA :iS5S TAKING A DIP in the pool, chair and all, is Martha Hubinger as Kenneth O'Brien and Steve Shepard assist. A DRINK FROM A HOSE is a thirst quencher on a hot afternoon for Martha Hubinger and Dana James. That Good Ol' Summer Time • 9