Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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J... 2.1 rfiievigiii' K ONEY BEARS: ffront Rowj Sharon Shoffner, Paula Ellis, Nina Kelly, Patti Staggs, Traci Truesdcll. fSecond ,owjjudy Orr. Christy Ott, Anita Zelmer. jill Lary. Cathy Cullinane, Kristen Oblinger, Leslie Harrison, Gail Eastwood, Dawn Thomas, April Criner. fThird Rowj Delyn Orr, Cindy Quiggle, Chris Leivian. Tracy johnson, Staci Roberts, Nancy Langrehr, Genia johnson, Wende Wingert, Kim Woodward and Kelly Oltjenbruns. FOP RIGHT: During a half-time show, junior Stefany VanScoyk lifts her banner as the team performs to She Blinded Me With Science. Flag, pom pon teams promote Grizzly pride Promoting school pride and spirit were the chief responsibilities of the Northwest Hon- ey Bears and Banner Bears. Both groups performed for audiences at home athletic contests, parades and local activities. The Honey Bears excited the crowds at home football and basketball games with their performances. Their routines showed offthe girls' ability to kick high an manuever difficult stunts. These routines were per- formed to songs like Owner ofa Lonely Heart. Electric Kmgdom, Cosmic Glide. Beat Ir, 1999 and many more. The 26-member team practiced daily dur- ing 7th hour and often came early to perfect routines. The Honey Bears worked closely with the Marching Band during the home football games in coordinating the music and moves. At the summer workshop at Emporia State, the Northwest Honey Bears won the Sweepstakes Trophy and numerous indivi- dualk ribbons by the whole group. Dancing to music and entertaining the crowd was not the only contribution the Honey Bears made to Northwest, They really supported their teams. -Tonya NX'ells BANNER BEARS The Northwest Banner Bears performed during the home football games and pep assemblies with the Marching Band. The 10- member squad performed to tunes such as Land of 1,000 Dances, Centertolci We Got the Beat and She Blmded Me With Science. Instead of attending a summer camp at another location, the Banner Bears invited the flag squad captain from the University of Oklahoma to come and teach new routines to the Northwest squad. During this special clinic, the Banner Bears learned new ways to perform with their flags. Although Banner Bears practiced daily during 7th hour, additional hours were re- quired in preparation for performances. Hours were spent before and after school as well as at home in extra practice sessions. The Banner Bears performed with the Marching Band at a local industry conven- tion an at the Wichita Airport for the grand opening ofthe new air traffic control towers. -Chris Vanliurkleo

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D if i V Q YV, 'Q Winn N x BANNER BEARS: fFront Rowj Liz Thomas, Stcfany VanScoyk, Pat Hinton, and Kris Karban. fSecond RowJ Kim Brown, Shelley peffgfming at home fqoiball gameg 3 Lamm, and Barbara Dulohery. fBack Rowj Betsy Williams, Chris VanBurkleo, Kathy Kastner, and Samantha Morgan. pep aggmbligg keeps Senior Bet Williams and other Banner Bears acti TOP CENTER: Preparing to perform to Cormir Glzde, the Honey Bears await the start ofthe music while standing in formation. in school activities. 142 0 Honeyllimner Bears i l

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Chants of S-E-N-I-O-R-S, J-U-N-I-O-R-S and S-O-P-H-O-M-O-R-E-S were uttered numerous times during the course of the school year. Often class chants were echoed in the locker areas simultaneously. Class pride was worn on the faces of members of each of the three classes of students and through their in- volvement and support of class functions. The 1983-84 school year was a special time for the senior class. Final credit checks were made to ensure that seniors met the State and district requirements for graduation. Taking the ACT or PSAT, applying to universities, seeking scholarship and financial assistance were activities that most seniors were involv- ed in as they finalized their post-high school plans. Excitement abounded as members of the senior class ordered their graduation annoucements and cap and gown for that special night in May. The seniors ex- hibited a sense of competition as they strove to par- ticipate and win the many contests held between the three classes. The school year was a busy time for members of the junior class. Participating in school activities and class competitions involved the large majority of the juniors. Many were involved in the many months of planning for the annual jr-Sr Prom. juniors began considering plans for college and employment oppor- tunities for later years. Entering the year as Spooes , members of the sophomore class were eager to prove to upperclassmen that they too were competitive and proud of their new school. Determined to out cheer the seniors and juniors, members of the class proudly echoed their chant throughout the building starting with the first day of school and continuing it until the school year ended on May 31. Classes 144 0 Class A Repzzmfion Tim! 5 Growing 3