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

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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

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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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WE CARE ENOUGH TO DO OUR BEST No two snowflakes are identical; likewise no two people are alike. Each one is born with many different characteris- tics. Whether the differences are in appearance, personal- ity, or mental capability, one common similarity can be found — everyone shares an inner drive to succeed. For many, this goal is easily achieved, but for others it means hard work and determination. The special education pro- gram was designed to encourage these students to set goals for themselves and to develop a positive self-image. The Special Education Department works with four basic groups of students. These groups consist of the hearing impaired, the learning disabled, the emotionally impaired and the educable mentally impaired. The students in these classes need extra attention and encouragement from their teachers. In order to gain this extra attention, the classes are kept small. The students do not feel rushed or pressured and, therefore, can put all their concentration into what they are doing. During the time that the teacher and stu- dents are together, a special bond is formed between them. The student grows comfortable with the situation and is able to perform to the best of his or her ability. No one said it was going to be easy. With all the competi- tion in society, it is hard for anyone to get ahead. For these students, the goal to achieve is even harder to attain. Every- one deserves a chance to try. With the help of the special education program, many students will gain the confidence they need to succeed. They are proud of who they are and strive to be the best they can be. 1. Mrs. Cantu and Joe Phillips are happy today!!! 2. Hey Tricia Kitson, what ’cha writing? 3. It’s got to be Monday. Right. Jenni- fer Marek? 24 Special Education