Novi High School - Reflections Yearbook (Novi, MI)

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Debating The Fact Resolved: That a comprehensive rogram of Penal Reform should be hacted throughout the United :ates. Or is there nothing wrong ith the penal system? Members of the debate team took on this proposi- n during this year's competitive season. A debater never knows y what arguments he will be ending or arguing until the day of Z' 4' W- ' . 413 f - the meet. Every Saturday the 22 members debated at Plymouth-Salem or Ypsi- lanti High Schools. The team also tourna- debated in the State Novice ment held at Grand Ledge on Novem- ber 12. The debate team belonged to three leagues: Wavice, a beginners' league, hosted by Livonia Stevensong South- eastern Conference League hosted by Chelseag and Interchange League hosted by Brighton. With so many beginning debaters showing so much potential this year Novi can look forward to having the top team in the state in 78! Mrs. Carter said. The team had a record of 105 wins out of 223 rounds debated. Peggy was debating the afftrmatrve Ricci was proud of her third place trophy P ttty worked on her demonstration speech Ron and Mrs Carter looked for additional information 3. s 1 ' ,f ' ' x. b. ' . c.z 1 ' Al . d. . H .' ' . d 14

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Voices Compete Forensics was a speech class. The National Forensics League was a national honor society to recognize achievement in scholarship, leader- ship, good character and public speak- ing ability. Forensics was divided into public speaking and oral interpretation of lit- Mrs Carter teacher of forensics loved watching PIZICUCS Jeanette laughed at a Joke in the story Practicing was fun but hard erature. Under these, there are seven different events in which students may compete, such as children's story tell- ing and radio broadcasting. There were two students that made outstanding achievements. Sue Fanos came in highest in the Oral Interpreta- tion of Literature. In the American ml ki V Y I , ,Z 1 W., if .V ' . .' b a. . , ' , ' b. Russ, Ricci and Glenn practiced in unison. c. ' ' . d. ' ' . l22 Legion Oratorial Contest, Ricci Mull gan won local and district contests. Preparing a speech involved writin memorizing and delivering it to t judges. Students put anywhere betwe five and ten hours a week into the speeches. Though forensics was a lot work, it was a good experience. 1- 5 X., ...,

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A Birdas-E e View Room 20 This year's newspaper staff consisted of approximately 25 students. The staff was a dedicated one putting in extra hours on their own time to put the finishing touches on the paper. The paper, which sold for l5c, was an improvement over the 1975-'76 issues. Last year's paper was only four to six pages, whereas this year's had six to eight with a special 12-page issue before Christmas. This year's paper also had a picture page. The 1595 charge for the paper did not cover the entire expense for publica- tion of the 'Wildcat's Roar.' Because of this the staff had to sponsor fund-rais- ..-,. .vv-uns 851155 - cg-'nn , .... . ' Spofii 124 ing activities during the year. CBagel sales, T-shirt sales, candy sales, and carnations just to name a few.J Judy Nelkin was editor-in-chief until she graduated in January. Replacing her were Managing Editors Sherry Kaiser, Tom Wilder, and Randy Wroten. The 1976-'77 staff is the best that I've worked with at Novi High School. They care about what they're doing, and they have a tremendous amount of talent. Fourth hour is definitely the highlight of my day, commented Miss Ban, advisor. a. What are you doing Duane? Pasting-up or cutting paper dolls? b. Craig's catching 40 winks before the next edition. c. Miss Ban. the Master Mind, discussing a layout with Laurie. d. Judy, the next Barbara Walters?