Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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IH 'kwnwnlnnv - iii. if-CFI I - '--.- ,- I f '- x w , A rt -'st Qi, he f V 1' . K--- Nt.-W L - 1 f ' .r tg. ' I E -s..1 as 1 s ' s A h'- ' , .. . Q ABOVE: Checking student schedules is one responsibility of Counselor Margaret Hawk. Each of the three counselors works with approximately 400 students. h BELQW: Seniors Kris Oblinger and julie McDaniels take advantage of the Media Center facilities while working on an assignment. RIGHT: Helping julie Wade with a daily activity, Berta Gonzalez assists with the answers for the Spanish drill. kr. .X X FL X Guidmz ce fljbmrjy .' I 1 Media Center installs book security system There were many things that gave students the opportunity to expand their abilities to learn about courses that were be- ing taken and explore the various aspects of the careers that were being planned. The counselors, foreign language teachers, and librarians were constantly busy helping students make important decisions concern- ing future needs. The Media Center was a place for students to relax and study. Students had access to any materials in the library that would give them help on research papers or other assignments that were required by teachers. The help and encouragement the librarians offered was not only well ap- preciated by the students, but also rewar- ding for the librarians. A new feature that was noticed by all was the new security system installed in the en- trance, Officially named the Checkpoint MK III Library Security System, it was in- stalled in all Wichita public highschools in- hopes of reducing the number of books that were taken out of the library and the amount of money that was being lost due to loss of the books. I Taking a foreign language gave students the chance to learn about foreign cultures and customs as well as learn how to speak. read and understand the language. By tak- ing a foreign language, students also fulfill- ed requirements for college. There were four languages offered at Northwest, French, German, Latin, and Spanish. According to Mrs. Waggoner, The ma- jor goals of the classes are to increase vocabulary, learn the basics of grammar, and improve speaking abilities. Guest speakers were invited to some of the classes to speak and share facts about the different countries. Along with guest speakers, foreign language classes also held culture days. On these days, the classes prepared food native to the language they were studying. The counselors had many objectives to deal with. Not only did they help students with problems or difficulties that arose, but they were also very active in school life itself. Margaret Hawk spent many hours working with the Honeybears. They also worked with the students figur- ing out schedules for the next year and keeping them informed of when to take the college entrance exams and scholarships that were available. -Missy Knolla 44 ' FL! Guidance! Library

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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

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, W yr y M li e . ..-- s W .,r,,,..f, -. - Barbara Baker ASH Berta Gonzalez Margaret Hawk ww S Bief- tf I w igri - ,:.... ' U7 BOVE: Stephanie Holloway and Kathy Zimmerman wait as Librarian Carol Wilson looks er 2, reference ciard Before telling them where the needed book is found. JP CENTER: Students gather in front of the new security system in the Media Center as ey wait for the bell ro ring. The sysmmsminds when iteri-is not checked out pass through c arches. Ruthe Tolberr lnnes Villalpando Billie Ann Waggener Victor Wilmoth Carol Wilson FL! Guidance! Library 0 45