Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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ABOVE: Three Apple lle computers added to the learning capacity of those students enrolled in business classes. Senior Clemens Koch finishes imputing the necessary data in order to run his program. RIGHT: Learning how to make a contact sheet in photography is the first step in producing a final photo junior Laura Giggy develops the contact sheet before choosing a frame to print. 5 A . . sggag-svn -N. N,.....vM-ma eoee r rl'--s.: ss,, tom.,-ff 42 ' Art I Business

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--cW,..gw fm. l N- c L , . 52 v.. f at ,s if N. .,, t.s.,.,.,,,. .Mama-Q ww-+4 N11 Talking on the telephone occupies many minutes each day for Dr. john Gasper, Northwest prin- cipal. Whether it is seeking additional teaching positions or answering questions raised by parents, he spends much time giving assistance to others. .....q..,,.,.,. . as Q xl Keeping accurate information about the large athletic department is only one facet of Assistant Principal jerry Goodmon's job, in ik ,,,Q ff r-W... A, A . W M an ff i 4igLQ54hQ:X 'wt .aifiytlx ,avr rc? Q' Ma .' ABOVE: Coming to Northwest this year from East High School, Dr, Melva Owens, associate principal, finalizes the master teaching schedule prior to the start of school. LEFT: Secretaries gather around Dr. john Gasper during a celebration in honor of his birthday. Administration ' 41

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An' XB usin err: tudents receive honor, recognition for work Numerous recognitions and honors were won by students in the art and business epartments. Competitions in each area rovided the opportunity for students to be onored for outstanding accomplishments lnd achievements. For many students who had an interest in business, the course offerings provided an Jpportunity for growth and learning. Skills aught were designed to help make the tudents to become employable. Many of he classes in the business department lndertook major projects such as com- metiting in marinus ff 'ests. or building heir own inmsgiiqirx r- iiupany, A major ac- ivity involved participation in raising over 5600 for the National Muscular Dystrophy Xssociation. A new interest in taking business courses was evidenced. This interest was attributed to the fact that people are living in an infor- mational age and not the industrial age. At the State DECA Contest, Mike Down- ing place first in food marketing. Art has long been described as a form of expression and for many Northwest art students, their expressions paid off as many were recognized for their works. At the 1984 Scholastic Art competition Northwest art students received 12 gold keys for outstanding art projects. Three Northwest students in the photography division were nominated nominated for the Kodak Medallion of Excellence Award. These students were Chris Clark, Tracey Ware and julie Strong, all of whom were also gold key recipients. Spencer Smith and Kristi Friesen each won two gold keys and had their portfolios accepted for scholarship nomination with each receiving two gold keys. Winning the most number of gold keys in the Scholastic competition was Greg Schlyer with four. Students receiving a Cer- tihcate of Merit for Scholastic Art Awards were Jodie Anderson, john Madden, Dana McLean, Anthony Knight, Todd Edwards, Troy Bullard, Stephanie Blair, Heather Griffin, Etienne Hoke, Cheri Nethercott, Melanie Dietz and Kelly Ann Clemons. Throughout the year student art work was displayed in the art wing, the library and at the Wichita Art Museum. -Missy Knollc ABOVE: Before writing down her answer, junior Kim Hilburn looks over the calculator tape to make sure she has added the correct numbers. LEFT: Putting finishing touches on a pencil drawing, Senior Ray- mond Williams is one of many students enrolled in art classes. .f elf' 'iss ek 'F f ' A' I , ' ' 1 , A -31, 'ff ' , V. ilfaf 3 . ,Xu . .- ' A .M,M.mc.csaasrsasssssmSisaa..,rsua1s..s Using the computer in business classes has increased interest in this academic area junior Laura Fisk completes her assignment on a Apple Ile in the business depart Donna Abraham Sharon Anderson .Joann McDowell Don Filby Ken Rickard Dale Strattman Keith Wilson Art! Business 0 43