Northwest High School - Viking Yearbook (Grand Island, NE)

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The May 3 Honors Convoca- tion was held in the Learning Center to recognize those students who attended school daily and those who put forth extra effort to achieve good grades. Certificates were awarded to students for perfect attendance and honor roll. Those who showed leadership and took time to care about their futures were presented with spirit awards and scholarships. Gary Aurand was presented the University of Nebraska Re- gents Scholarship. The top ten percent of the senior class were recognized and given gold medals for their hard work and determination. The top ten percent are Sharon Eriksen, Sheri Hongsermeier, Gary Aurand, Theresa Oake- son, Nancy Mader, Teri Jacob- sen, Jody Andringa, Paula Pistulka, Mike Gumming, Deb Stark, DeAnn Sandman, Todd Schmitz, Leslie Smith, and Joni Bishop. In the evening these students were honored at a banquet hosted by the Chamber of Commerce. Students Are Recognized For Achievements RECEIVING HER LAST NORTHWEST HONORS, Donetta Shultz was presented a Basketball Award and the Wayne State College President ' s Scholarship from Mr. Walter Beck at the Honors Convocation. THE COMMERCIAL NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY presented Spirit Awards for Fine Arts and Sports to seventeen Northwest students at the Honors Convocation. Four award winners were from the Junior class while the other winners were from the Senior Class. Honors Convocation 53

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Spirit Boosters Cheer Along With Students The Northwest Boosters Club certainly lived up to its name by actively supporting the students of Northwest. One of the functions of the Boosters is to raise money to supplement all school athletic programs. Some of their fund raising projects included the printing and selling of programs at all home athletic events, the sell- ing of black and gold sweaters and jackets, and the selling of raffle tickets. Boosters Club ' s enthusiasm spread throughout the entire community when they spon- sored a pep rally the night before Homecoming. The even- ing came to a close as every- one gathered around a huge bonfire to see the flaming letters NHS. The 1981-82 sports year was capped off by Boosters Club ' s annual Athletic Banquet which is held to honor all athletes involved in the Northwest sports program. John Melton of the University of Nebraska was the guest speaker. BOOSTERS CLUB SHOW THEIR SUPPORT AND SPIRIT as they cheer on the players and watch for more action. THE VIKING BANNER Is raised high at the finals of the Girls State Basketball Tour- nament as the Boosters Club yell Chick-A-Lack-A, Chick- A-Lack-A, Boom-A-Lack-A . . . MR. JOE MATTINGLY, PRE- SIDENT OF BOOSTERS CLUB, adds more fuel to the huge bon fire at the Community Pep Rally. 52 Boosters Club

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Evening is Sweet Sweet Dreams was the theme for this years Junior- Senior Prom. The Liederkranz was decorated in rainbow colors with moons, stars, hearts, and a rainbow to add a sparkling touch to the atmos- phere. The band Flight was the evening ' s entertainment. They provided a combination of rock, disco, and slow music. Larry Brannagan and Sharon Eriksen were elected King and Queen by the Junior class while Todd Olson, Dave Sims, Kris Roby, and Teri Helgoth acted as attendants. Chris Eberhardt, Jodi Hen- rlchson, Steve Lamb, and Bren- da Dalton functioned as so- phomore servers for the memorable event. PROM ROYALTY L to R; Todd Olson, Kris Roby. Queen Sharon Eriksen, King Larry Brannagan, Terl Helgoth, Dave Sims. LARRY BRANNAGAN SHOWS HIS AMAZEMENT as he is crowned the 1982 Pronn King. COUPLES REMINISCE under the archway during a break. 54 Prom