Northeast High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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26 Superlatives Seated: Darrell Redden, LaGlenda Pugh. Standing: Lisa Reese, Michelle Bond, Stephanie Harris, Traci Saxby, Aubrey Harrell, Veatrice Reynolds, Gina Hogan, Keith Minter, Katrina Smith. Back Row: Alton Clowers, Wayne Mathis, Eric Windhom

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Seniors Travis Harrell and Edrina Cornelius captured the title of Mr. and Miss Northeast, 1985 Lisa Dixon was selected Miss Sophomore Royalty Homecoming Court, 1984, includes first Miss Freshman The Homecoming halftime was most looked forward to by the Northeast Raiders because it was there, that Mr. and Miss Northeast was crowned. This year five senior girls ran for Miss Northeast. They were Edrina Cornelius, Stephanie Harris, Ethel Hill, Gina Hogan and Debbie Swift. Making it to the finals were Edrina Cornelius, Stephanie Harris, and Ethel Hill. Ethel Hill was first runner- up, Stephanie Harris received the title of Miss Senior, while Edrina Cornelius was crowned the 1984 Miss Northeast. Edrina said, ‘‘At first | didn’t think | had a chance, but with a lot of encouragement Earlier freshmen representatives were voted Miss Ap- pling; however, Letitia Mercer was voted the first Miss Freshman “‘on the hill.” The 1984 Homecoming Court: Front Row: Cindy Chaffin, Letitia Mercer, Wanda Persons, Ethel Hill, Edrina Cornelius, Stephanie Harris, Julia Mitcham, Rhonda Cornelius, Judy Clark, Joyce Thomas, Necia Hudson, Lisa Dixon. Back Row: Richie Griffin, Ber- nard Hodges, Walter Simon, Billy Ritter, Tony Aaron, Travis Harrell, Calvin Denerson, Terrance Moore, Doug Edwards, Eric Robinson, Del Mack, and Ken Parker from my friends | entered anyway. The turnout was great. | was a winner for them and myself. Thanks to all the seniors.” Running for Mr. Northeast were Billy Rit- ter, Travis Harrell, and Tony Aaron. The first Tony Aaron won Mr. Senior; and Travis Harrell was crowned Mr. Northeast. Travis said, ‘l was so enthused about everything. All my friends were teasing about winning, but with the help of them, | finally made it through. Special thanks to all seniors. The winners of the underclass titles were Rhonda Cornelius, Miss Junior, with Judy Clark as second runner-up and Julia Mitcham, first runner-up; Lisa Dixon, Miss Sophomore, with Wynecia Hudson, second runner-up, and Joy Thomas, first runner- up; Letitia Mercer, our first Miss Freshman “on the hill’ with first runner-up Cindy Chaffin and second runner-up Wanda Person. Mrs. Pam Brown, Student Council ad- viser, was very pleased with all the par- ticipation during the Homecoming events. runner-up was Billy Ritter; id Homecoming Court 7 PY . 25

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Front Row: Tammy James, Cynthia Aaron, Cheryl Ann Banks, Marion Womack. Back Row: Winifred Beckles, Juana Cherry, Roscoe Smith Superlatives ‘Do your best, believe in yourself, get involved,’ top seniors say Senior Superlatives are the seniors who, in the eyes of the faculty, are the best all- around students in the senior class. Each superlative was nominated by the faculty and met these criteria: (1) the stu- dent must be a senior; (2) must have a GPA of 3.50 with no grades below a C in grades 9-12; (3) should participate in one or more extracurricular activities; (4) must not be a disciplinary problem; and (5) should be above average in deportment, leadership, and service to Northeast. The superlatives were asked what ad- vice they had for underclassmen who hope to follow in their footsteps. Wayne Mathis said, ‘My advice is to set your goals early in life and do all you can to accomplish those goals. ’ Michelle Bond said, “My advice to the underclassmen is to establish your priorities first. You should establish your study habits. ’ Eric Windhom agreed. Gina Hogan suggested that students do their very finest quality work and show responsibility. Katrina Smith advised underclassmen to never give up on something that they failed after just one attempt. LaGlenda Pugh said she would tell them about the feeling of satisfaction you receive about achieving your goals. Lisa Reese suggested that underclassmen separate what's important, having a good time or making something out of oneself. Alton Clowers said, “Study hard and don't settle for less. In other words, go for 100% and not 90%.” Juana Cherry said, “Strive forward and always believe in yourself because if you don't, who will?” Cynthia Aaron suggested that underclassmen take their studies seriously and do their best at all times.” Roscoe Smith agreed, adding that study- ing will surely pay off in the long run. The superlatives were also asked what they would do differently in their high school years if they had the chance to start over. Tammy James said, “If | could go back and relive my high school years, | think | would be bolder in setting goals. This year | set goals that, at the time, seemed im- possible but were reached with relative ease. | feel now that | could have done a lot more if | had believed in myself a little earlier.” Winifred Beckles said she would like to have been more involved with extracur- ricular activities. Veatrice Reynolds, agreed, adding that she would also be more friendly. There's always one or two in the bunch. Keith Minter said, ‘| don’t think | would change anything. | really enjoyed high school.'’ Aubrey Harrell agreed, saying he didn't regret anything and wouldn't change anything. Superlatives 27