Northern High School - Spirit Yearbook (Port Huron, MI)

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CREATIVITY AT ITS FINEST Everyone is born with an imagination, but it takes talent to make that imagination come alive. Artists and performers have the ability to visualize ideas in their heads and then pull those ideas out for the world to see. The students involved in the fine arts classes are on their way to developing their talents into careers. One will find many enthusiastic students if he takes the time to look into a few art classrooms. The students are excited because they are actually seeing their ideas on pa- per. The pictures begin with just a few lines, but by the time the student is finished he has created a masterpiece. Every fine detail is defined and the colors are mixed until the right shade is achieved. When the project is finally completed the artist can lean back and be proud of what he has done. The performing arts is another class which enables the student to expand his imagination. Unlike the artists who put their ideas on paper, the performers exhibit their talent on stage in the form of body language and voice inflections. Achieving the right moods and emotions takes a lot of prac- tice. In class, the performing art students participate in skits and plays, portraying a variety of characters. The students involved in the fine arts are very special people. They have demonstrated high quality work and their talent is capable of entertaining millions. 3 Page 22. 1 Kerri Hill. Mark Kresin, and Sarah Smith act out a skit for Performing Arts. 2. Time out for a coffee break!” says our new quarterback. Miss Ruth VanderWeide.3. If drawing involves concen- tration, Karen Petty is creating a masterpiece. 22 Fine Arts

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1. Re-enacting the building of the Eiffel Tower are Maria DeLuca. Paige Davis, Mike DeLacy, and Patricia Basrai. 2. Is French class really that fun? From the smiles of Meredith Burdick, Becky Coleman, Mark Hoewisch, Shannon Stroshein, Mr. Raymond La- Belle, Nick Youngblood. Krista Campbell, and Jodi Fletcher, it sure looks that way. 3. Angie Marone starts German class off with a grin. FOREIGN LANGUAGES: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE? “Bonjour,” “Guten Tag.” Hola. No, these words are not part of a magic spell or the way your mother speaks to you when she is angry. Actually, each of these words means hello in French, German, and Spanish respectively. These three small words are the beginning to the understanding and mastering of a language. A student planning to attend college should take at least two years of a foreign language class during high school. Three foreign languages, French, German, and Spanish are offered. A foreign language helps to further a student’s edu- cati n and helps him learn more about other countries. Most foreign language classes have projects to help stu- dents learn more about a country than simply its language. In German class, students are required to dress up German- like and walk around the school hallways. Students learn more about the culture of France by sampling European cuisine prepared by the students themselves. In Spanish class, students study the country of Mexico to learn more about its culture. Through these projects students, in addi- tion to learning a foreign language, have an opportunity to see how people live in other countries. Foreign Languages 21

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WORKING FOR THE FUTURE Potato chips, candy, pop, and snacks — what else does the school store mean? To the students that work there, it is much more than junk food. Working in the store is a chance to learn many clerical duties, sale techniques, and display techniques. It is a wonderful learning experience and is important for job placement after graduation. The Business Office Education Club is a vocational organi- zation for students enrolled in business and office programs. BOEC provides individual recognition to members in a vari- ety of programs designed to develop leadership and office skills. The primary part of the school year is spent by pre- paring and participating in regional, state, and national com- petitions. Every year since BOEC started, our school has had at least one representative at the national competition which can be considered an outstanding achievement. The officers of BOEC this year are Seniors Trish DeBell, Presi- dent; Linda Davis, vice-president; Kathy Cenci and Laurie Davis, secretaries; Renee Collinge, treasurer; and Maureen O ' Boyle and Ken Phillips, historians. Pg. 23 — 1. BOEC officers. Front Row: Maureen O ' Boyle. Ken Phillips. Trish DeBell. Back Row: Kathy Cenci, Renee Collinge. Laurie Davis, and Linda Davis. 2. Stacie Schoenberg and Joleen Giacalone buying a typical lunch from Michelle Rosenberger. 3. Kristen Hillaker and Darcy Francek show that the school store can be fun. 4 Michelle Rosenberger waiting on Joleen Giacalone once again. Vocational 23