Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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At Honors Convocation 53 Seniors receive special recognition, honors Several prestigious academic honors were awarded to 53 graduating seniors. These recognition awards and scholarships were well earned by each student who was a reci- pient of one. Many hours of what seemed to be never ending studies and 100 percent dedication to learning the new basics and applying themselves was only a part of the effort that was put into gaining a quality education. The following awards were presented to the students at a Honors Convocation held in the Northwest Theatre on May 22, 1984: Bausch 8: Lornh Honorary Science Award Mike Gormish, Martin K. Ehy Scholarship, Diep Le and Kristi Clubineg Distinguished Freshrnan Scholars, Stephanie Blair, Sheryl Carter, Darwin Crawford, Glen Cunningham, Kathy Dun- can, Sara Gallatin, Pamela junkin, Chris ABOVE: During the Honors Convocation, Dr. john Gasper and Dr. Melva Owens pre- sent Alison McCue with a Presidential Academic Fitness Award. BELOW: Numerous Northwest students receive special recognition for outstanding at- tendance from jim Sowers, assistant principal, 18 ' Opening Knitig, Alison McCue, Pat Mislivec, janet Quinlan, Tod'Raines, Troy Rochat, Mark Searls, Susan VanSteinberg and Ed Webb, Unirfersity Leader Scholar, Lora Hull, Unirrersity Achierrernent Award Cindy Quiggle and Mike Stone. Kansas State Scholars, Bruce Adams, Richard Brewer, julie Carlson, Chris Carney, Soni Cooper, Darwin Crawford, Cathy Cullinane, Tom Cullinane, Glen Cunningham, Robert Davis, Lori Delozier, Kathy Duncan, Sara Gallatin, Mike Gor- mish, Terry Green, Kym Greer, Lora Hull, Chris jones, Pam junkin, Chris Knitig, Brock Lusby, Tim McClemore, Steve Milberger, Patrick Mislivec, janet Quinlan, Tod Raines, Michelle Ray, Troy Rochat, Matt Rosov, Chris Shaner, Larry Shourbaji, Spencer Smith, Andrew Sparks, Brian Stevens, Mike Stone, Susan Vansteinberg, Ed Webb and David White. l KSHSAA Citzaenshzp Award Kin Bulman and Troy Rochatg National Counci of Teachers of English W'riting Award Lor Hull, National Honor Society Scholarships Stephanie Blair, Kristi Clubine, Heathei Fraser, Mike Gormish, Lora Hull, Krister Oblinger, Susan Patton and Mark Tucker National Merit Special Company Scholar- ship - Esrnark Foundation, Glen Cunny ingham. l Northwest Distinguished Service Award Larry Shourbajig Renesselaer Award Stev Milberger, Summerfield Scholar - Unwersz' ty of Kansas, Mike Gormish, U.S. Arm Reserves ScholarlAthlete Award Soi Cooper and Troy Rochatg and Wr'L M Berger Scholarship f University of Lora I-lull and Pam junkin. -Anita Dr. john Gasper announces Troy Rochar and Soni Cooper recipients of the U.E Army Reserve's Scholar!Athlete Award during the Honors Convocatio ceremony,

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A I l l stands on own Grizzlies show pride, excellence, respect After six years of struggling as Wichita's newest 'Ababy , Northwest came out stan- ing on its own two feet, well above the .est. Northwest students have proven to be involved, talented, caring and responsible young leaders within, as well as outside, the school. Being a Grizzly involved three main ideas: pride, excellence and respect. Pride in academics, athletics, drama, music and lubs all abound at Northwest. Grizzly thletic teams have not always been winners in the literal sense, but always in the way that really counts. The pride has never died. Winners or losers, Northwest's blue and old Grizzly spirit always echoed hroughout the halls. Excellence was a word that became synonymous with Northwest. Grizzly athletes continued to better themselves and as a result achieved a winning season, seldom before experienced. The academic reputation of Northwest was greatly ex- panded. School representation in various events, such as college bowls, scholarship competitions, academic contests and testing results was excellent. Looking around, one could easily see the constant strife for ex- cellence among Northwest students. Repect was most quickly evident by mere- ly looking at Northwest's beautiful building. Students have immense respect for the building, which had yet to show ma- jor signs of its' six years of holding energetic Grizzlies. Northwest continued to have an amazingly low vandalism rate, a fact which has also earned the respect of others. Respect for the school and its image was not the only kind of respect found at Northwest. Students also exhibited tremen- dous respect for one another. As its' mascot, the Grizzly, Northwest and its students are tough, smart and brave true leaders. The Grizzly is strong and courageous, just as Grizzly students strive to be. Grizzlies use their keen skills, over- powering strength and sharp mind to rise above and survive. lt takes much to be a Grizzly because Grizzlies do not settle for less than best. To be the best one must struggle, fight and be strong. To be a Grizz- ly is a privilege and honor to held high. What does it mean to be a Grizzly? Pride, Excellence, Respect. -Cheri Nefhercot A'-li eaving the building at the close of another school day, Northwest Grizzlies are in the excellent condition of the six-year school. Students exhibit the school motto: roud of their academic achievements as well as the building facilities as evidenced Pride, Excellence and Respect. m an .,..-- A .f!:rQ1,,,. ' ,, f-as . -c N ,uf N Wearing a Grizzly class ring is one way Northwest students show their Proudly wearing her Grizzly letter jacket, a symbol of practice and hard work, as well as pride, Jride. Many students purchase their ring with their own money. Senior Suzy Patton visits with a representative at College Niht. Grizzly Pride ' 17

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. ,H .....,r..-.-.....t,...,...-1-. K s X x Seniors Gormish, Oblinger receive special recognition Ending the 1985-84 school year, two seniors were honored by being selected as the first Northwest students to par- ticipate in international activities. Mike Gormish was selected as one of 200 students across the nation to take a test that could qualify him to be one of four United States represen- tatives to the International Chemistry Olympiad in East Ger- many. On May 29, he was notified that he was one of the top 20 scorers of the 200 that took the exam given on May 7. Kristen Oblinger received a S300 scholarship from the American Field Service QAFSJ chapter and will be spending the summer with a host family in Costa Rica as a foreign ex- change student. Contestants at the Olympiad will compete for five full days doing lab and text problems. This will mark the first time in the 16 year history of the competition that the United States has ever planned to participate in. Gormish was chosen to be one of five representatives of the American Chemical Society CACSJ, which covers nearly all of Kansas. He and the other top 19 scorers will go to the Air Force Academy injune for in- tensive chemistry lab work, Of these 20, four will go to the Olympiad. It is not known if Gormish will be one ofthe four chosen to represent the United States, but he was recognized for his representation in the ACS chapter and was honored for his accomplishments by all. Oblinger will be the first student to study in another coun- try from Northwest. She will leave on june 23 and return on August 24. School will be in session there and Oblinger will attend although she has very little Spanish background. The AFS scholarship that Oblinger received was offered on a full- year or summer basis. She chose to go in the summer and will be learning about the country's culture, traditions, and language as well as building new friendships and family ties with her host family. I have been studying a lot lately about Costa Rica and I am really looking forward to the experience, said Oblinger. The whole idea of studying in another country and learning about other customs and cultures really interests me. I hope I can teach them a few of the American customs, too. -Anita Zelmer Receiving the art departments Outstanding Art Student Awards from Don Filby, art teacher, are Kris Friesen and Todd Edwards. Presenting the guidance departments Gigi Awards, Ellen Cochran, counselor, recognizes Mike Gormish for his contribution to Northwest High School. r X Opening 0 19