Northwood High School - Imprints Yearbook (Pittsboro, NC)

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NEW ATTENDANCE POLICY INSTITUTED On August 21st, buses and cars drove through the gates of North- wood as the school doors were opened and teachers stood ready to greet their students. School had of- ficially begun. Among several changes at school this year, one of the most outstanding was the new attendance policy. Students no longer needed notes when they were absent, although notes were still needed to excuse students from leaving school. A total of fifteen ab- sences were allowed in any one class per semester and any more would cause a failing grade in that class. For Freshmen and other new stu- dents, entering the halls of North- wood was a new experience and many wandered around aimlessly, feeling lost and insecure. However, these feelings soon faded as the Freshmen became more familiar with the school and made new friends. For students who were returning, the first day of school was simply a reunion with old friends. After the first few days of confusion were over, students finally settled into their routine of learning. Seniors especially looked forward to this year because it meant something very important to them — the beginning of an end. 1. Donald Alston looks at his schedule. 2. Students get off the buses at Northwood preparing for a new school year 3. Old friends. Pat Mason and Fran Nance, reunite on the first day of school. 4. The Freshmen search homeroom charts to locate their homerooms. 5. The first cars enter through the gates of Northwood as the school year begins. 6 Summer is the only time the halls of Northwood are unoccupied 7. Andy Holland seems pleased that school has reopened Opening of School 5

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Assemblies for 1977-78 enthused the Northwood student body throughout the year. Although the assemblies were few, each had its own special attraction and seemed to lift the spirits of the entire school. One of the first to perform for the North- wood student body was the Freedom Jam Band. The all male group captured the students' attention with popular songs by well known artists. Included in the concert was a song tribute to historical periods of America. The Navy Band made its appearance at Northwood in February of '78. Like the Freedom Jam Band, it also opened with popular songs. Songs from the fifties high- lighted the end of this concert. In the earlier part of the year, the Na- tional Honor Society held its annual as- sembly. Twenty-seven new members were inducted into the Society. During the latter part of the year perfor- mances were presented from the perform- ing arts classes. Dance I and II combined efforts to produce a successful concert. Drama II presented “Dandeion Wine” as their tribute to the student body. The suc- cess of these concerts was due to the many hours of dedicated practice from the participating students and faculty. These people were well rewarded by the ap- preciation shown to them by their fellow classmates. 1. The Freedom Jam Band concludes one of three songs. 2. Vickie Clark. Barber Holmes, and Tracy Manion participate in the Mime Troupe assembly 3. Two of the Navy Band vocalists harmonize. 4 In the Dance studio after school. Rebekah Ed- wards practices before a performance. 5. Newly installed National Honor Society members wait patiently while others are being inducted. Assemblies 7