Northwestern High School - Compass Yearbook (Hyattsville, MD)

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During the three-legged race, juniors Natalie Paulwelland Talcesa Gabriel unknowingly burn the skin around Andrea Benferk leg, while she screams loudly. Does he look like he's having Fun? With complete concentration, Freshman Randy DeHaven, counts one . , . two . . . three.. . trying to complete the jump rope portion ofthe obstacle course. How do they expect me not to touch this bal- loon? This is one of the rules that Senior Deneta Howland becomes irritated by during the balloon hop. kwa wg , s,flT11? 4, -N . K ,A , i . ,A or M . ll . Q13 A fr , or 1 -51 ws 5 N .- ' za K K o . i, ll . .e Q a .. New - K N Wg 1 S Q' -- .ewg it rg.. i V ,A X, X R . ggww' Practicing his push-ups for the obstacle course, Shorty MCC:-ay says Yeah buddy, you know it as he gives a thumbs up to the junior class. CLASS NIGHT 9

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Uh! What Seniors Rule Yes! Of course, the Seniors took it all! This was the night that the Wild- cats all came together as a family, showing their spirit and their strength. Whoaaoooo! Yeah! Let's go! Those were the sounds from the screaming fans cheering on their class in the all famous tug-a-war, while out of the participants' mouths seeped groans of agony. Other strange games including the A Class ..... Night! frog leap-cherry search and the marshmallow toss also forced the par- ticipants to make mysterious sounds. Tie? Is that what the spokesper- son said? Yes, by the end of the ninth game the Seniors and Juniors were tied for first. By now, the fans were hoarse, weak and full of nerves won- dering just who would win. As the tenth game began, the juniors and Se- niors faces were full of curiosity and anxiety. The same thought sped Showing that we kno 8 CLASS NIGHT w we can do it, Seniors have faith in their class. through everyone's mind, Will it be us .... or them? Finally, the Seniors took the first place position. A surprise victory, but it's not only strength that gives first place, it's also spirit. The Freshman and Sophomores gave it their all. As little as they were, they jumped and screamed as loud as they could. They gave the upperclassmen a tough fight. Seniors won by only a whopping five points, but as least it was a victory. Scrounging around for a paper clip, Sophomore Tricia Mentro, becomes uneasy as her team- mates huddle around her, during the Scavenger hunt. A paper clip was one of the more ordinary items. Other stranger Scavenger items included the book Dante's Inferno and a navy blue shoe string both of which nobody had,

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To keep his saxophone warm Richard Budd, blows into it so that when he performs is won't squeak. 1-wail? U 'mi vain qv iff? Order Of March Police Hyattsville City and Prince Georges County 1. Grand Marshall-Mr. Tom Bass, Mayor of Hyattsville. 2. Homecoming King and Queen 3. Homecoming Court 4. joint Armed Services Color Guard 5. 3rd US. Infantry Fire and Drum Corp. 6. DC National Guard Honor Guard 7. U.S. Coast Guard Drill Team B. Parkdale High School Cheerleaders 9. Parkdale Army NIROTC Drill Team 10. Parkdale Army March- ing Band 11. Parkdale Army NJROTC Honor Guard 12. Hyattsville Fire Department 10 PARADE 13. Mayor of University Park 14. Brentwood Eagle-Ettes 15. Mr. Bob Pertlilc 16. Mr. Earnest juel 17. K Company 18. College Park Fire Department 19. Northwestern High School Cheerleaders 20. Northwestern Flags 21. Northwestern Band 22. Northwestern Poms 23. Fourth Place Float 24. High Steppers 25. Third Place Float 26. Second Place Float 27. First Place Float 28. Northwestern NJRTOC Color Guard 29. Northwestern NIROTC Drill Team 30. Northwestern NIROTC Batallion Lining up for the parade, Anne Wimbrow shows off her Wildcat spirit. Too serious? No, not really, it's just that when you are in ROTC ofthe Navy in a routine you have to be serious. The hat must be placed to cover some of your vision, so that you don't become distracted by the crowd.