Northside High School - Aquila Yearbook (Warner Robins, GA)

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Discussing plans for the cast party are Jalanda Standard and Scott Culpepper. Working so much together, Dana Woods, Kevin Coleman, and Christie Bouler develop a close friendship Backitage with Birdie Though the spotlight was bright at the Civic Center during “Bye Bye Birdie”, it took a great deal of work to get it that way. The students who chose to be in the show began practice in March. At first there were only music rehearsals so that the cast could learn and perfect the harmony in each musical number. These rehearsals were usually from 6-9 every weeknight. Of course, the leads in the show also re hearsed after school from 3:30-5 p.m. Soon, choreographer Ken Raphael arrived from New Orleans to do his fifth Northside Spring Musical. At this point the tension really began to mount. The cast would re- hearse from 3:30-5 and again at 6-9 p.m. These rehearsals continued even on Friday night. Saturday and Sunday were also spent practicing, practicing, practicing. Finally 2 weeks before the opening, Ron- nie Babbitt, manager of the Civic Center, opened the door to cast, set crew, and band. During these two weeks, especially the cast, pulled together and worked usual- ly until 10 p.m. to get the show ready. At dress rehearsals, cast members could al- ways be seen with a ‘Big Squeeze”’ cooler from Burger King full of juice or water. The floor of the backstage was covered with sleeping bags and coolers. Rob Gordon joked one night and said, “We can just spend the night here and go to school in the morning.” Adults who helped with the behind the curtain work were Mr. Maine and Mrs. Hav- rilla (set), Mr. Langley (Band Director), Mr. Unruh (Music Director and Costumes), and Ms. Yongue and Miss Tolliver helped in all areas. These adults were very special to the cast because they showed an interest in them and mostly cared. Naturally, a great deal of sweat, blood, and tears went into the making of ‘Bye Bye Birdie’, but as the curtains were drawn and the story was told everyone knew it was a worthwhile thing.

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Mark Rissman spends his spare time backstage studying. Each night before the show, the After a long rehearsal, Steph- cast joins hands to pray which —anie Woods chugs down the rest brought them close together. of her ‘Big Squeeze’.

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Education is Lop Driority There are many aspects of Northside. There are teachers, students, clubs, activi- ties, and the list goe s on and on. Yet, there is one part of Northside that few students ever consider; that part is the Board of Education. It is because of the Board of Education that Northside has the new and improved semester system, QBE, and the upcoming renovations. Also responsible for this is principal, Ed Dyson. Mr. Dyson gave his all to every facet of Northside this year. He often set aside his own personal problems to help students with their prob- lems. Although he was always a friend to students, he was still able to dish out pun- ishment when necessary. Ed Dyson is truly a man who has helped children learn and grow into responsible, intelligent adults. Top row: Dr. Ben Lowery, Mrs Elizabeth Porter, Dr. Donald Meck, Mr. Zell Blackmon. Bot tom row: Rev. Josh Kirvin, Mr B.P. Edenfield, (Chm.) Dr. J.R Arnall (V. Chm.) Mr. Matthew Arthur In the next twenty-five year, Norillside will become a wore specialized school, especially in