Northwood High School - Arrowhead Yearbook (Silver Spring, MD)

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. Q5 LB, BAND-Front Row: L. Blake, H. Ehrlich, S. Hirschtritt, A. Hersh, B. Hasko, P. Hudes, G. Consuegra, L. Freeman, K. Soloman, L. Ensminger, L. Bechler. Sec- ond Row: P. Schreiber, S. May, H. Alenier, K. Perlberg, A. David, D. Avrutck, L. Eskin, M. Besmen, D. Strauss, P. Bosma, L. Ableman, C. Zimmerman, L. Ludwick, S. Vogel, R. Corbett, L. Jerbi N. Moss. Third Row: J. Pargament, G. Boisen, R. Steinberg, L. Minster, G. Baldwin, D. Miller, L. Fisher, S. Barker, H. Krauturst, M. Greenspun, D. Enfield, D. McGhee, A. Tregidia, B. Meyers, K. Dobbratz, B. Bleiwis, A. Silverman, P. Gnatt. Fourth Row: D. Pilcher, S. Snyder, D. Riessenberg, B. Setzer, D. Marcks, B. Leader, R. Goldstein, D. Thomas, T. Junkin, C. Wilson, S. Holmes, S. Thomas, R. Grayson, L. Miller, Honored by an invitation to participate in the New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade, the Band traveled to the South by bus. One hundred and twelve people in- cluding Mr. Sickafus, band members, rnajorettes, and chaperones were gone for six days on the most ex- citing excursion ofthe year. Realizing the importance of co-ordinating the entrances of each section, Mr. Charles Sickafus, the conductor, cues the clarinet players. Employing the proper fingering techniques, Leah Beckler and Lynn Blake concentrate on sight reading a brief passage for the tlute section. ny. W0 President, S. Garner, S. Baum, C. Perkins, L. Peller, S. Katz, L. Rosenberg, H Leibovitz, B. Williams, A. Kurlansky, R. Abramson, H. Brown, R. Farnom, S Murdock, A. Buas, K. Slicer, F. Kelly, J. Tesch, M. Wilson, M. Gordon, F. Leon berger. Back Row: J. Donin, M. Seltzer, M. Blackwood, R. Otano, M. Duggan L. Allwine, J. Peterson, B. Ballard, T. Rosen, Drum Maior, C. Sickafus, Director J. Kriaski, M. Walters, S. Emme, R. Antony, B. Margolis, P. Murphy, F. Geiser P. Silverman, D. Armstrong, K. Elbert, M. Straus, R. McDowell, S. Schein, R Martin, A. Fritz, M. Ager, J. Kardos, S. Fryling, H. Gorinson, J. Shelton, F Walker, S. Goldtarb, C. Hazam, R. Meisner, D. Delano. . ...xr ,w1le.Q.. WmLw

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'41 Nw? lit! I' Hggf-. Bond Represents State ot New Grlecins Frequent concerts, trips, and competition kept the Band perpetually busy last year as well as sparking interest among all students. The daily band period was spent rehearsing for football games on the field. The football season was elimaxed with the home- coming game in which Northwood's Band presented a show in combination with the Band of B.C.C. Numbers performed included Hello Dolly,', Harri- gan, 1'Grand Old Flagf' and Northwoodis fight song. Northwood's Band also participated in George Washington University,s homecoming game at D.C. Stadium., In the Silver Spring Parade, in which several school bands of the area were judged, Northwood was awarded first place, winning a cash prize. Highlights of the Band Pop Concert, presented for the entire student body, were i'Mr. Wonderfulf' and Hooten- anny. Other awarding performances were for the District Band Festival, the Cherry Blossom Parade, and Northwood's Spring Concert. Completing the school year, the band played at the graduation. wal, MAJORE1'1'E5-Fronf Row: M. Seltzer, J. Donin, M. Blackwood. Back Row: R. Otono, J. Peterson, T. Rosen, L. Allwine, M. Duggan. 86 Organizations

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2 i Q . 3 Y X , 75 'f f , ' 7' Q V f Edie Tepper, reporter on the newspaper staff, writes a story forjan upcoming issue. Miss Ruddle helps Richard Lahne write copy for a news article. I Journalistic Endeavors Achieve Excellence Neil Moyer, editor of the RED AND BLACK, makes assignments to his staff. r l l Northwood's newspaper, published once a month, mirrors life at Northwood. In addition to informing and entertaining the students, the Red and Black enhanced their awareness of their place at Northwood, in the community, and in the nation. Toward this end, the newspaper voiced its concern for an All-School Production, for Childrenis Hospital, and for the Peace Corps. Interviews with such personalities as Mr. Lou Hazam, television producer, and news commentators David Brinkley and John Chancellor supplemented school news. In all areas, the Red and Black maintained its outstanding reputation. Publicized nationally in the School Press Review, the paper received both an Inter- national Honor Rating and the George Gallup Award from Quill and Scroll. In addition, the Bed and Black was awarded an exceptional rating from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. From the National Scholastic Press Association it received All American standing, the highest recognition given to a high school newspaper.