Northfork High School - Hi Lights Yearbook (Northfork, WV)

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GUATEMALA MISCELLANY HONDURAS HCA MUUA ' VALENTINE'S DAY finds all French I, II, and III students lettering their hand- constructed French Valentine greetings. Guatemala, most northern and populous of the Central American countries, approximately the size of Tennessee, features dramatically rugged and great scenic beauty. Once the center of the oldest known Mayan culture, its colorful costumes still hint at an Oriental tribal origin. The currency is the quetzal named for a rare and beautiful national bird and ancient Mayan god. Coffee, cotton, and bananas are important economically. Aromatic oils, sulphur, and chicle for chewing gum of which Guatemala is the world's largest producer make Guatemala an important exporter. Before the june Primary elections, all eligible students are registered to vote. Many students fill out forms for this great privilege. .. 1X r. -r.','A May 24, the NHS Key Club served dinner to teachers and several other guests at the Powhatan Catholic Church in appreciation of their encouragement.

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Northfork's first French Club Bazaar, held June 3. 1982, in the gym by members john Brant. Eva Capparelli. Karen Witcher, Marie Price, Anna Semonco, Tim Brooks, Andrea Bethel. Gary Goins, Alisa Scott, Tania Monarchy,Joey Copolo, Patrick Boyd, Debbie Parks, Missy Nester, Betsy Belcher, Jesse Combs, Cyndy Hicks. Steve Williams, Annette McCoy, and teacher Mrs. Scarlett Goosens. Others contributing were Mrs. Peretti, Mrs. Avery, Miss Carrington. Mrs. Harvey, Keith Lusk, Chris Blevins. and Mrs. Barbara Combs. Games. prizes. and good food were part of the fun. Vichyssoise ipotato soupi, imported French candies, traditional ice cream cones, and chicken. in addition to American hot dogs were served. Games were the duck pond, fish pond, dart throw, and coin toss. The French Bazaar intends to give Northfork students a different activity from their ordinary experiences and to introduce the French customs and culture to all of the faculty and students. t These pages present French Martinique, one of the Windward Islands, Lesser Antilles OWest Indiesi, discovered in 1502 by Christopher Columbus, where the chacha idrumsi sound the welcome with ancient rhythms of early West-Indian civilizations overlaid with Spanish and African elements. The birthplace of Napoleon's Empress Josephine, Martinique's vivid green mountains and white beaches are a playground for the tourists of the world. FLORID ATLANTIC OCEAN W e. E S T I N O D I .E' S HISPANIOLA PUERTO RICO Mtg; 033?: IS- . GUADEWUPE CARIBBEAN SEA ' VENEZUELA, SOUTH AM 41

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CARNIVAL IN TRINIDAD Carnival grips all Trinidad, located just off the northeast coast of Venezuela, in an annual shudder of ecstacy. The Monday and Tuesday before Lent are not legal holidays but business grinds to a standstill. Streets tremble under bands of several hundred marchers, all in colorful costume. Calypso, the music that originated in this area, fills the air. Dancing and marching continue for 42 hours, driven by the thumping. humming, and clangor of giant steel bands. On April 22, 1982, the yearbook staff held its annual yearbook autographing party, chaperoned by Mr. Daniel Belliniere and Mr. Charlie ' Lipscomb, and yearbook sponsor Mrs. Scarlett G. Goosens. The yearbook's theme of Here's Hollywood was used by the staff for the party. 43