Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Singing in Northwest Singers and Concert Choir were just two ofjunior Derrick Nielson's many school- related activities. School, community involvement occupies Derrick Nie1son's time During his junior year, Derrick Nielson not only maintained a 3.90 grade point average, but also participated in a number of school and community related ac- tivities. His constant involvement has been very rewarding for him and he is a sure fire example of a person who will be successful. Neilson was the student announcer for the Northwest Singers and the president of the concert choir. He also was a member of the National Honor Society and was a junior class representative to the student senate. These were just a few of the ac- tivities that he was involved in at school. Serving as one of only two youths on his church's board, Nielson was a deacon. He also was the Vice-moderator of the Senior High Youth Fellowship at his church. After Nielson finishes college, he hopes to attend Princeton Theological Seminary to become a youth adult minister. Nielson was asked, Who is the most influential person or persons in your life? He started by saying that, I think I would have to say my mother and father. They have always encouraged and sup- ported me in all of my interests and endeavors. They are the two people whom I rely on most for any of my needs and I am happy to say that I am glad that they are always there. A In his spare time, Nielson enjoys playing soccer and is a member of a team at a nearby club. He also plays for the Northwest Varsity Soccer team. Playing the guitar and reading are also among his other interests. -Siefany VonScoyk

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'I 1' 0 f . . A 13 of I .. Saga . ff sw' ' R Takin a quiet moment away from her hectic dayjunior Lisa Reynolds ponders the after school swim prac- E tice that she will attend. She begins each day with a 5:50 a.m. swim practice. Swimming, Reynolds become duog practices dominates spare time Swimming has been a very big part of Lisa Reynold's life for 11 years. Practicing six days a week and up to three and one-half hours a day, the Northwest junior has become an accomplished swimmer. She swam competitively on the YMCA Neptunes and the school's swim team. Reynolds is a two-time letterwomen for the Grizzly swim team. During her sophomore year at State, she was a member ofthe first place relay team. Individually, she placed third in the 500 freestyle and the 50 yard freestyle. Swimming and Reynolds make a perfect duo. I am a very competitive person and I like challenging things, she said. Probably the challenge of swimming and the thrill of winning are the the most gratifying things to me in swimming. A typical day for Reynolds starts at 4:45 a,m. for a morning swim practice. After practice she gets ready for attending a full-day of classes at Northwest. Immediately following the 2:55 p.m. dismissal bell Reynolds is back in the swimming pool for another practice session. After dinner she spends time completing homework assignments and watching some television. Most nights, however, she retires early. Reynold's friends, parents and coach encourages her to swim to her fullest poten- tial. She states that her coach provides the most encouragement. Encouragement is often mistaken for pressure, she said. Although swimming dominates her time, Reynolds has no major difficulties in maintaining grades and participating in social activities with her friends. She avoids these difficulties by an efficient organization of her time. In her spare time, however, she said she does what any other swimmer would, and that is sleep. -Stefcmy VonScoyk john Miller Matt Miller Craig

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