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

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Below: The pressures of many tests and the late night spent studying cause this student to call 'Time out! I 9-., L , 5 t Tests Strike Terror Much of a student's life was con- trolled by the concept of testing, Tests,,' a simple-looking word which often struck terror in the hearts of even the strongest, came in all shapes and forms. Besides the traditional academic quizzes, prepared tortures such as competency tests, and college board exams, also abounded! Juniors discoveredjust how important a test can be when they participated in the competency testing program. For the first time, students were required to pass the quiz before being issued a diploma. Other 'glife or deathl' tests included the 12 Student Life PSAT and the SAT. Such prepared ugoodiesl' were instrumental in college applications. A sense of personal worth was tested when students-and state ofhcials- competed for offices in special elections. Through elections on the state and the school level which took place throughout the year, to students, the most important one in November was the election of the Homecoming Court, while a close sena- torial contest was raging between Jesse Helms and John Ingram, with Helms winning. 5-v-kretbv 5 Above: Sometimes students must take make-up tests in lonely halls, as Debbie Mays finds out.

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Below: Kevin Oliver and James Oliver spend their holidays enjoying their Big Mac Attacks at McD0na1d's. 'Y k'l,t, 411,,,i, Xb 15a,,q . U 4 4 - X - p NJx,,,,g X-Q gg g 15A-it X7 R , X 1 . lo x Above: Mobsters and molls gather for a quick shot before their next holdup. 'Twenties Day proved fun for all. Left: The Army Band gets down in a special performance for an enthusiastic Northeastern crowd. Student Life ll

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1:41-fats Above: Last night's problems are solved right before the test day as Doug Murphy and Craig Forbes cram. Below: Reithia Zachary takes advantage ofextra time before school to studyjust a little bit more. Q E 'H'Yfrcsf- ' at I ' r'i.,:iY , ,, - 2 Z f . A K Above: A picture is worth a thousand words, and the , It ' message here is quite obvious. R327-W I Left: It's election day for Eagle students, and those -i556 P working at the polls are kept busy by voting pupils. Student Life 13