Percy L Julian High School - Catalyst Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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THE TRADITION CONTI DeVette Johnson- PRESIDENT Activities: Secretary of Student Council, Bowling Team, Alpha Beta Gamma, Big Sister Program. Math Busters, PrincipaI's Scholars and Head Drum Major of the PLJ Marching Band. On the NHS: lt's a great honor to be President because I am able to set an example for the students of PLJ . On advice to others: I would encourage students to work hard so that they may also receive the honor that I have received from being a part of the NHS. wwf' R. Muriel Duster-VICE-PRESIDENT ' Activities: Cheerleading, Math Busters, Principal s Scholars, and Yearbook Staff. On the NHS: Being Vice-President of the NHS is an honor and a privi- lege. On advice to others: Work hard for suc- cess. Our i984-85 NHS officers, Left: 4: Q L x Q 5 I. THE LEADERS OF THE LEADERS The National Honor Society is an honor orgainzation for exceptional high school students. Members are chosen on the basis of scholarship, leadership, ser- vice, and character, and distinguished by their abili- ty to maintain a 3.0 grade point average or better. It was founded in l92I by its sponsor, the National Association of Secondary-School Principals. The senior society has about l4,000 local chapters. The chapter at Julian was founded in I977, College schol- arships are awarded each year to top-ranking senior members. Their motto is: We strive for excel- lence . NOR SOCI xx I 7 3 l c 4 st- ci-iARAcTER Sc uot.ARSH1P LEADE RS HIP SERYI CE WMS. in -furv UES Donnell Walker-PARLIAMENTARIAN Activities: President of both the Principal's Scholars Program and Junior Achievement, Vice-President of the Latin Club, Math Busters, and Big Brother Program. On the NHS: I believe education is essential and being a part of the NHS has given me a basis for knowing that I'm living up to the ideology of always striving for excellence in education. On advice to others: Always strive for excellence in education-it enables you to grow wholesomely as a human being. Bedder Squire-SECRETARY-TREASURER Activities: Captain of cheerleading squad, Big Sister program, President of Girls' Chorus, Director of choir at her church, Junior Achievement and a graduate of the Early IO Program at IIT. On the NHS: I think it's great to be a member- it means alot to me. I felt great when I was inducted, and felt even better when I was elected to office. On advice to others: I would tell everyone to strive-not to equal, but to excel and be the best at whatever you do. Donnell Walker, DeVette Johnson, Beddar Squire, Muriel Duster. HRW 1 Qian.. M,

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THE NATIONAL HO OR SOClETYz wiv M The l984-85 school year NHS. Front. left. Donnell Walker. Mrs. Alexander, Brenda- Howard. Mazalene Towner, Angela Cloud, DeVette Johnson, Steve Bynum, Cas- lyn LeGrone, Muriel Duster, Adrienne Rogers, Shrise Hunt, Ralph Landry, Darlene sandra Brown. Not pictured: Antoinette Johnson. Baptiste, Angella Brown. Row 2 Left: Charles Chamber, Robin Knight, Carmen Mrs. M. Alexander SPONSOR The Light That Leads Us Mrs. Alexander is our proud sponsor of the National Honor Society chapter here at Julian. She began sponsoring the society in l979, two years after the program officially began at Julian. When asked about her present members, she comments that she loves them all and is really proud of their accomplishments. She enjoys being a sponsor, and encourages all future NHS candidates to work hard, have lots of activities, and try hard to attain strong leadership qualities . Mrs. Alexander flashes a winning smile during the NHS induction ceremony.

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LPH BET MM S .. Alpha-Beta-Gamma is a group that was es- tablished to bring about change and spirit to our school. Academically, the group was formed to create a sort of brotherly atmo- sphere and to form study groups. Socially the group has a fraternity type atmosphere and the members hope their spirit and closeness will rub off on others. fw1.gE., ,,. 5-v 3 i 1 i it 4'- J 'l -1 l , ' 1' t , A Lv '14 , ' J Jax. I . xr ' 'f ' as 1 ' I n WL K 1. I ' T , , At U M, , Front left, Gina Fields, Charlie Williams, Cleveland Hill, Cassandra Brown, Michael Cochran, Row 2: Marle Q ' xx'-, Dunn, Steve Sherrill, Marcus Mosley. Audra Akins, Shelly Kimmons, Bonita Woods, Noble Woods, Row 3: Lotus fgj Myers, Brian Liggett. Dion Dean. Keith Perkins, Mavis Harris, Valerie Lindsay, Angela Cloud, Steve Bynum Ro F 4: Anthony Goss, Anthony Johnson, Marquita Washington. Alberta Sanders, Camille Willis. Michelle May , DeVette Johnson, Yvette Mosley, Lisa Jackson, Charles Chambers. The Male Officers Left: Steve Sherrill, 5 P1 : T' s.,.,, Michael Coch 1 Z 3' K f l Q s J X ' ss xx x g, A '- s. J l ran, Steve Bynum, Noble Woods, Marcus Mosley