Northern Garrett High School - North Star Yearbook (Accident, MD)

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As a result of the strike, many mines stand deserted. American citizens have been given the right to strike as a channel to voice their protests. In 1977-78 we are confronted with an energy crisis stemming from a coal strike which has lasted over a hundred days. Tentative agreements have been made and rejected. Miners ignore President Carter's invoking of the Taft-Hartley Act. Non-union mines have attempted coal production but have been abruptly halted due to life-threatening pick- eters. Dwindling coal supplies force energy curtail- ments, and in the midst of below normal temperatures, the eastern half of the U.S. is suffering. Energy curt- ailments force many businesses and schools to run on a four-day week. Lights are turned off, heat is turned down, and fun activities cease to exist. An end will come to the coal strike, but it will be many months before small private businesses, large monopolies, and the U.S. economy recover from something known as the free and legal rights of American citizens. Commercial and industrial users of Potomac Edison electricity are instructed to cut back by 20% and 30%, respectively. Ne RE COOPERATING WITH THE FUEL ao Y ALERT the Dining | Blinds are pulled in classrooms Sy after school hours to conserve heat. Beainnir phghige will not op 4:00 11

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10 All extra-curricular activities after six o'clock P.M. are curtailed, and the gym stands empty. Coal Strike : = ees. %, 4 worst Imposes Restrictions Temperatures are drastically re- duced 65° F. at seat level. reorient atcneontinyne Because of lowered temperatures, some students find it necessary to wear coats in classes. ae ee 4 | eel ir he Nein, iat ict heienions wail ence etl ree x.

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12 Tammy Glisan Reigns Over Homecoming Festivities The bleachers overflow for the final event of Homecoming week, the Northern- Southern football game. First place in the door Button day and hat day give Vickie Miller contest for Jr. High is One of the highlights of the pep rally is the sing- ing of The Fight Song by the Lettermen for in- itiation into the club. and the entire student body a chance to won by students in 9-F. participate and show their spirit. VICTORY SPI RETF eter MITC yo lesion ety | ‘a During the pep rally Homecoming candidates are announ- ced to the student body. They are Susan Carey, Lori Fra- zee, Rae Ann Brenneman, Cheryl Landon, Tammy Glisan, Elaine Rodeheaver, Becky Stanton, and Ann Hershberger. Decorations for the annual Homecoming dance evidence much time and hard work in preparation.