Northwest High School - Silvertip Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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p O ABOVE: Capturing first place, the senior class float illustrates to dominance of the Grinlics over the Wcrst Pioneers. TOP CENTER: Plating second in the hall decorating contest, members ofthe junior class roam through their locker section and admire the scenery. BELOW: Standing before the student body during the Homecoming pep assembly can be trying for royalty candidates Soni Cooper, David Derfelt, Stephanie Blair. Rodger Clark, Christy Ott and Charles Moreno. fag fl MI, W'-M .M me gd?

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A Repumzion Thai 'r Growing A -.......,,,,.. Q 'fnw- 50 Activities were one thing that Northwest, was not short on. The school activity calendar was constantly full of activities ranging from Homecoming festivities to fund-raising events and various competitions between classes and organizations. There was almost something for everyone who wanted to get involved in a school activity. Club memberships were available to those interested in foreign languages, business or radio. There were also clubs dealing with academic and religious emphasis. Some organizations were for social growth and others made students more aware of the growing needs that surround them. Club participation was down when compared to past years. Clubs met before or after school, thus limiting student involvment due to employment or lack of transportation. Regardless of club membership, each organization had a year full of meaningful activities and experiences. School-wide activities involving the total student body included Homecoming, jr-Sr Prom, Bear Frolics United Way, All-School Carnival and Pizzaz. The ac- tivities program was expanded with the introduction of Winter Homecoming activities. One major activity was barely over before the next one was underway. The large number of activities made it very difficult for anyone to escape being involved in something. Activities were not just to fill up time though. They allowed students the chance to grow in the area of friendships and the area of being socially aware. Ac- tivities also gave students a sense of pride because of their contributions to the school's activity program. Acti ities Activities ' 69

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Homecoming activities involve students in many competitions Building floats. decorating hallways, electing royalty, marching in a parade, dan- cing, and winning the big game were the many facets of the 1985 Homecoming ac- tivities. Each class was responsible for building a float under S75 to tie-in with the Homecoming theme Looking Out For Number One. Many long hours were spent designing and constructing the three floats. In the float competition, the seniors won first place followed by the juniors and sophomores. The morning of Homecoming saw the Commons area brightly decorated with ban- ners, streamers and posters proclaiming the Grizzlie's plan to defeat the West Pioneers in the Homecoming football game. So as not to disappoint the fans, the football team gave the school a 32-12 Homecoming victory over the Pioneers. The seniors were victorious in the hall decorating contest followed again by the juniors and sophomores. On Oct. 14, various clubs and a large number of students assembled to par- ticipate in a pre-game car and float parade from the 4-H Building to Carroll Field. The parade had a police escort and was led by the Northwest Marching Band, Honey Bears and Banner Bears. This was the flrst Homecoming parade in two years, Female Homecoming royalty candidates were crowned at the football game. Senior Soni Cooper was named 1985 Homecoming Queenjunior Kelly Lyman and Sophomore Carol McCurdy were crowned Homecoming Princess and Duchess respectively. Approximately 500 attended the Homecoming Dance the following evening in the Commons which was decorated in school colors. Highlight of the event was the announcement of male royalty. Senior David Derfelt was crowned King while Todd Devereaux and Ryan Heck were crowned Prince and Duke. -Shernu Tuggle ABOVE: Dancing is one way everyone can get involved in Homecoming attiviries. Students lend their support to Northwest's Homecoming by attending the annual dance, LEFT: Making their way down Central, the Grizzly March Band. Pom Pon and Banner Bears lead the way for the Homecoming parade. Homecoming 0 71