Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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New If ill o X 1-5L!L,,-1 .ii rs. 1 Q l i l l 1 'Q..,u'M M' '1' ' vel Lim-at A . -.. l My .-. ..,l New, uni ue challenges face orthwest spirit organizations New and unique chall Il OI' spirit organizations at years of complaints from the an assembly policy was i policy scheduled a pep assem weeks, when there was not more time to promote scl and pride. Pep assemblies were help of the pom pon squa pep band. With the new ' assembly policy, more ath able to achieve the suppe tion they deserved. es faced the hwest. After tudent body tiated. This ly every two a shortened were given week. At last, spirit group io pl enthusiasm planned and 't .let nrt Another new challenge t spirit groups was the new P students to remain in the TO e chose not to participa assemblies. Spirit squads ers with the organized by the cheerlilad ,flag team and yd p-week pep c teams were and recogni- at faced the licy allowing mons if they in the pep were faced with the threat of performing to empty bleachers. Confident, spirit squads attacks ed the problem head on by producing new ways to boost spirit. Short skits were added to pep assemblies to constitute variety. Building school enthusiasm and pride is not accomplished overnight. Thus Nor- thwest spirit organizations continued to work with the student body in further developing the need for school unity in supporting athletic teams and organiza- tions. By the end of the year, it was evi- dent that Grizzly pride was present at Northwest, a five-year-old high school. Even with challenging new situations, spirit organizations acted as true Grizzlies by stepping out of the crowd and proudly displaying their blue and gold en- thusiasm. it fi g 'af ,J-N '1 if geek. wi' sinks.

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2 1 , l . I I ----------ScboolPride---------- RIGHT: Long hours of practice contributes to the Pep Band's fine performances at pep assemblies, and home football and basketball games. Trom- bone players David johnson, jeff Chester, Mike Smith and Nola Gutzman peform to the fight song iWabash Cannonball'. TOP FAR RIGHT: During the summer, cheerleaders attend summer camp to develop their skills in igniting spirit. Building a spirit pyramid, Cheerleaders Kim Bulman and Dana Brown and Yell Leaders Steve McClain and Alvin Mason work together to build crowd enthusiasm. BELOW: Agility and grace are characteristics the Honeybears exhibit as they perform during half- time festivities at a home game. BOTTOM FAR RIGHT: Lacking in enthusiasm, the crowd awaits the start of a school pep assembly in which they will gain spirit and interest in seeing the athletic team reach another victory. . e xy 1 n H. I x . -in 5 'V-'Gli- If .L x,,..41- 5 I- .if t -,,,.f-,-. -0 I rl A ' u I , .fn 'F 1 H 1 If

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3- Laughter, wink, grin, gesture provides carefree moments Laughter, a lop-sided grin, and a wink of an eye are all characteristics of lighter moments produced by Northwest students. Whether it be in a class, during passing period, or at lunch, signs of carefree moments were often expressed throughout the year. Students found time to share humorous thoughts and opinions with friends at any hour of the day. Some people enjoyed spending time with a special friend or listening to last minute jokes before school began. Many students appreciated ed lighter moments. Whether it be building a float for Homecoming or decorating a hall for class competition, fellow class members enjoyed the time spent together competing against other classes and having a good time. The fine art of putting up streamers and crepe paper seemed to conjure up smiles and good times from all participants. Lighter moments were especially welcomed after a difficult test or a tough athletic competition, When school pressures seemed to be at their highest .'w .i w the free time at lunch to unwind and relax point, a funny moment was a welcomed W X afteralong morning, others reserved their relief, easily administered by a warm ' v s triumphant yells until the end of a tedious smile, a confident wave or a firm pat on 1 s ' if 3 ' 3 day. No matter what time of the day it the back. .Lighter moments made atten- if V. . 4 is f 3 , l happened to be, there always seemed to ding Northwest a unique and fulfilling W X 9 5 be time to slow down and chuckle at a experience and provided just one more T Mi ff it ,, hilarious gesture or a funny happening. way of stepping out of the crowd. t we - ... , i W Often, extra-curricular activities produc- I Q- ,gf . . Qs . . j g 1 1 . jj , s .Q , V . 0 it 4' Y. . W 4.1 'f' it f 4, 1 f '1 . -.wi 'tiff' ' V A V. it is K .Q TOP: Spirited sophomores show support for a classmate at the Homecoming game. Making signs and yelling support gave them many happy moments. , RIGHT: Being carried around from an accident scene on a stretcher is not exactly a lighter moment, unless you are participating in a mock airplane disaster as part of a psychology field trip. 8 0 Opening M . l a x 1 r Q X l :wp We V. l A '