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

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Mock Election Held At Northside In November Students get to portray the 1988 Presidential canditates. On November 1, 1988, a strange phenomenon occurred in the gymna- sium. Northside sponsored one of the most important debates between Bush Quayle and Dukakis Bentsen. There were many supporters for both sides. The debate was an experience most high school students will never forget because it caused them to think seriously about the upcoming election. It brought up the major issues of the campaign and students learned the stands of the candidates The Bush supporters have confidence in the choice for President and therefore feel it is unnecessary to demean the opposing side. Penny Stanescu portraying Lloyd Bentsen emphatically presses a point to win her audience's support while attempting to an- swer a question. 40 Mock Election for the presidency on these issues. Most students would not have learned the candidates platforms if it had not been for this debate. The candidates for President and Vice- president of the U.S. for the Demo- cratic party were Michael Dukakis, played by Kenny Hill, for President and Senator Lloyd Bentsen, played by Penny Stanescu, as his Vice- president. The President and Vice- president candidates for the Repub- lican Party were Mike Hester as George Bush and David Slusher as Dan Quayle, his Vice-president. There were even reporters, played by Kelly Milner, Phil Little and Janetta Bowser. The moderator of the debate was Sherry Mc Elroy. Perhaps the mock electiom of Northside foreshadowed the outcome of the real election as George Bush had 669 votes cast for him and Mike Dukakis only 469. The mock election was a huge success, and a special thanks goes out to Mrs. Newberry and the History Club for organizing it.

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For the informal portion of the show Jennifer Miller gives freedom while she s dressed as the Statue of Liberty Michelle Smith displays her prettiest smile to go with her lovely gownwhile on stage during the formal wear compe tition Sophomore Lisa Brewer puts all of her emotions into singing her song on talent night before the crowded Civic Center audience Angela Bolden, dressed as a clock thanks her parents for all the time they have spent on her. Wearing her lovely gold lame dress senior Samantha Bozeman smiles as she walks regally across the stage Friday night Dressing as a puppy dog, Becky Buller displays her talent by singing “Supper time” during the talent portion of the pageant During the informal wear portion of the pageant, Debbie Gee shows she has a very big heart when she dresses as one Lynn Wendler flashes a smile for the audience as she is judged in her infor mal wear event which took place on Friday night The following girls were participants: Becky Buller Karen Parrish Ashleigh Andrews Etta Carter Lynn Wendler Angel Bowen Leigh Kiser Millie Littlefield Kelli Hilliard Andrea Hutto Johnnetta Bowser Tanjaneca Rambert Samantha Bozeman Lisa Brewer Angala Bolden Dawn Carpenter Elaine Summers Richelle Roby Melanie Stephen Debbie Gee Jennifer Miller Mishan Davazan Michelle Smith Dana Harrell Mikki Bowman Susan Benton Holly Cadwell

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Mike Hester, although acting as George Bush, is showing his true personality by his sockless ankles and his winning look of confidence. Kenny Hill resembles Michael Dukakis so, it is no surprise he was picked to portray the presiden- tial candidate in the mock election. David Slusher portraying Dan Quayle gives a winning smile to all of his supporters after he answers one of the reporter's questions during his speech. Reporters, Phil Little, Kelly Miler, and Janetta Bowser look oh-so professional. Mock Election 41