Northeast High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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' Hidden talents Students, faculty enjoy special hobbies Just when you feel you know some- one you learn of some hidden talent or hobby you never dreamed he had. In our own Northeast family there are several people with exciting hobbies and Take, example Mr. John Brown, social studies teacher; sophomore Neil Payne; Ms. Mary Russell, English teacher; sophomore Al Scott; and Carl Lewis Newton, all of whom have a hobby or talent they enjoy. Mr. Brown works for the football association of the Southeastern Association of Independent Schools, (SEAIS), that officiates with high school games between the private school in this area. Mr. Brown explained, ‘‘Foot- ball, in general is an all time hobby of mine. | used to referee as a player in high school or at least | would argue a lot with the official referees.” Mr. Brown has been in the SEAIS for one year. Neil Payne is a member of the Macon Clown Club. When asked how he got in- to “clowning around he said, ‘One day insurance man was at the talents. for, sophomore while an house he told me about the club. | thought | would look into it. ' Neil then joined the Macon Clown Club and has performed in parades, personal parties, and for nursing homes. This year, Neil was honored with ‘‘Junior Clown of the Year.’’ The qualifications were perfect attendance, good make-up composition and an overall good clown character. Neil has been in the Macon Clown Club for two years. Ms. Russell has worked with the Macon Little Theater for 20 years. She was a Drama Major when in college and has participated in several productions; for example, A Streetcar Named Desire, Take Her She's Mine and many others. She stated, “I enjoy drama and doing back stage work. | ex- pect to keep on working in a drama as long as | can.” Al Scott who is only fourteen is the nation’s youngest radio disc jockey ac- cording to officials at WDDO. “I have been working as a D.J. at WDDO for two months. My dad is a disc jockey, so that influenced me. One day WDDO needed a D.J., so they gave me a chance. They were pleased and gave me a job on Saturday Nights from 7 pm till 12 pm.’’ Al now wishes to pursue a career in radio broadcasting. Carl Lewis Newton is a breakdancer. “I've been breakdancing for a year now. | performed in a commercial while | was living in Virginia. | was at the YMCA and a lady came in looking for Michael Jackson imitator. Since | couldn’t im- itate Michael Jackson | started breakdancing. She liked what she saw and offered to give me an audition. | did the commercial in June. I've been in various competitions but the most outstanding was between Fast Breakers Incorporated (FBI) and the L.A. Breakers. Our crew won the competi- tion.’’ Carl plans to continue breaking. So the next time you feel you really know someone well, beware of those hidden talents. Hidden Talents 21

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Carl Lewis Newton demonstrates a head spin, one of the more ommon maneuvers during breakdancing Clowning around, Neil Payne's favorite pastime is more fun with Margie Maddox Al Scott prepares the next record for his Saturday night broadcast on WODDO

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Fun Days Homecoming Week a big hit at NE The Northeast Raiders kicked off their Homemaking Week of events with Kiddie and Roller Day Monday. Preppie and Op- posite Sex Day followed on Tuesday. Toga and Punk Rock day were Wednesday. Dress up and Wedding Day were on Thurs- day. Finally, Friday was the biggest day of all — Jersey and Color Day. LaWanda Reese, junior, said, ‘‘Out of all the days during Homecoming Week, the one day | liked most was Kiddie Day because there was a lot of school spirit shown. Everyone seemed like they really got a kick out of dressing up or just look- ing at the other people who did.” Shéree Jones, freshman, said, “‘l liked Kiddie and Roller Day because the students enjoyed themselves acting and dressing like a little kid again. It was a ‘trip’ to see who some people were dressed.” Jimi Stewart, senior, flaunts his legs to a fellow stu- dent on Opposite Sex Day Ethel Hill, Traci Saxby, Marion Womack, Jimmy Hoskins, Tammy James, Lisa Reese, Valerie Regina Hill, and Ann Banks, illustrate spirit on Kiddie and Curler Day with Mrs. Shirley Macklin. 22 Homecoming Week