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

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OPENING 4 DISCIPLINE

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Opposite top—Even the “old north wind” whose piercing icy chill blankets the capital city of Raleigh can not prevent Governor James Hunt from delivering his fiery, straight-for- ward inaugural address. The original ideas and revolutionary proposals that are stated in his speech ignite the “flame of hope” for the suc- cess of the “little guy” during his term in office. Above—“Fritz and Grits get them every time! The new “first family” — Mrs. Rosalynn Car- ter, President Jimmy Carter, Vice-President Walter Mondale, and Mrs. Joan Mondale form the “indivisable chain of power as they salute the nation at the 1976 National Demo- cratic Convention. In “century III,” one is envisoning the ultimate success story — from peanuts” to the presidency. What else can one say, but that Fritz and Grits are moving on up!” Left—Mr. Phillip Herndon steals a moment from his hectic day to compliment and con- gratulate his “new family” on their improved behavior at the festive homecoming assembly. This easy-going man will stop at any time of the day to council or console one of his many “blossoming scholars.” LEVELCHANGE 3 OPENING

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At first, the idea of a different manner of discipline “chilled stu- dents to the bone” with apprehen- sion. The thought of punishment from a new principal who was an ex- military officer brought to mind such horrors as “execution by a firing squad” or “sentencing to prison camps.” Of course there were a few “dishonorable discharges,” but stu- dents found discipline was being handled in a “revolutionary” way. It was not always “thrown at” pu- pils, but discussed with them. Some of the new disciplinary meas- ures were signed written pledges in which students promised to abide by the “laws” of the school as prescribed in the handbook and cumbersome wooden hall passes that meant “in- stant death” to those students who were discovered without them! The most startling step in enacting the measures was the permitting of some students to decide the “fate” of their peers via the Student Congress. It seemed just as a recruit could become a commander, a student could be- come a leader. The nation had Congress, the state had the Legislature, and North- eastern had a governing body that was indeed “for the student, by the student, and of the student.” This situation was a warning to the “gi- ants” of the N.H.S. administration that they had to beware because “the little man was taking charge!” Revolutionary Discipline Changes Doubters Into “Macho” Eagles Opposite top—Once again, these juniors will brave that “blinding flash” in order to secure their most desired and needed possession —• an identification card. Opposite bottom—“Operation Clean-up” has shifted into full gear with the persistent help of Loretta Jolly and Rodney Matthews. Who says st udents don’t care for their school? Gutter top—Some students like to live dan- gerously. Not only is Clifton Banks loitering in the hall without a pass, but he is also ripping open a locker. Doesn’t Clifton know one can be sent to the “slammer” for breaking and enter- ing? Gutter bottom—Ah. Tim Barnett takes no chances of being “cornered” in the hall by a teacher as a result of not displaying a pass. Such a permit serves as his main piece of ammunition” against the unknown dangers” that may lurk in the halls. Above—Once again Mr. Herndon addresses his “a bit unruly flock” on their behavior. Poor Rev. J. Barnes seems to be the “hardest hit” by the rather stern lecture. DISCIPLINE 5