Northeastern High School - Aerie Yearbook (Elizabeth City, NC)

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Frosty Fridays—Happily Frolic! Above—All of these chilly cheerleaders are bundled up to keep from freezing and Juanita Cooper even has to do a little “jig” as they wait for the bus to take them to a Friday night, away game. Below—Tammy and Angela steal some of the snow’s beauty for themselves, and remind us of Frosty Friday’s frolickings. Probably the most joyous day of the week at NHS (or for any school for that matter) is the last day — Friday. Everyone, students, and fac- ulty alike, were usually in extreme- ly high spirits rallied with thoughts of wild, but wintry weekends, but on one particular Friday, our emo- tions were sent soaring into the heavens. Why? A miracle occurred in Elizabeth City — It snowed! Those tiny bits of icy lace covered the earth for a few moments, but long enough to cover the decaying vegeta- tion or any ugliness with its fleecy blanket. Through its pure beauty, and its rarity, the snow lifted our hearts and souls on that one Frosty Friday. Left—Have you ever tasted a snowflake? Our panel of connoisseurs decided that snow is more fun to play in than it is to eat. Below—Watch out! That ice is slippery and hard as Mike Dickerson will soon discover. Which will break. Mike or the ice? Left—Burr it is cold outside! This chilly group runs inside as winter with his sharp teeth and icy breath is snapping at their heels. ...ON FRIDAY 19 STUDENT LIFE

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Ideas Wrestle Mind And Body Bv the middle of the week all of the mechanisms of school life were piping hot and in full operation. Life at NHS had settled back into a nor- mal routine. Therefore, to some, Wednesday and Thursday meant hum-drum tedium. To the more optimistic students; however. Wed- nesday was minus 2 and counting for the weekend blast off. and Thursday held for them a special aura of excite- ment. This group, then, on Wednes- day began preparing for Saturday, perhaps by building a float for the Christmas Parade, or by decorating trees in accordance to the season. Then, on Thursday, they decided what better day could there be for an NHS Wrestling Match than the day named after the strong Norse God of thunder and lightning. During those matches of strength the warring WRESTLERS do feel as if they have been struck by lightning, especial- ly if another lands on their head. The warmhearted thoughts of the weekend on Wednesdays, and the flying sparks of Thursday’s tourna- ments of human dynamo thawed out and fired up our mid-week spirits. Above, right—This Christmas tree may not be a real evergreen, but the love put into dec- orating it will always be freshly alive, a love that won’t fade or wilt away. Right—Just as the angels of 2000 years ago blessed the earth, on this float the angelic- looking Homecoming Court will grace the Christmas Parade. 18 ON WEDNESDAY ANDTHURSDAY Left—These guys had better hurry up! Christ- mas is nearly upon us and that tree is far from being ready. What are they waiting for anyway. Santa Claus? Below—As Love Day is only a few days away. Delma Twine is probably thinking of her own special Valentine, as she gazes at the hearts and dollies in the window. Above—Young wrestlers, during their con- nents, they have strength, but if they conquer tests, learn that if they conquer their oppo- their own tempers, they are strong.

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w Spring Revelry 3 Revives Wintry t ‘Withered-ness’ w p 5 H 02 Why do we call those warm won- derful months after winter — Spring? Because, the entire action of this season is described by just this verb “to spring.” Not only are beautiful flowers springing their heads over the fresh green blankets of newly grown grass, but human nerves are also springing loose for joy. Trying to endure the imprisonment of the winter months had become the ulti- mate test of nerves for teachers and students. It was no wonder that those first warm days pushed some sort of button that quickly unwound that tightened inner coil, and caused everyone to “spring” forward into vivid expressions of joy. No one minded the winds of March or the showers of April for the prospects of the warmth of freedom in summer protected them from any discomforts. Spring — a time for the new, but not the “blues” means warmth, freedom and happiness for you! Above—Arthur “Huckleberry” Newby begins his walk down a dusty road to the old mill pond to cool off. relax, and go “fishinV Below—You can tell it's Spring when the men in the big red trucks roll up to NHS’s front door. Spring fever often ignited “fake fires.” 20 SPRINGTIME