Shawnee Mission Northwest High School - Lair Yearbook (Shawnee Mission, KS)

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easuring up The year began with excitement and anticipation. Students knew that Northwest was one of the top 143 schools in the country to be visited by the Secondary Schools Recogni- tion Program. Students and teachers believed the school would win further recognition. After Northwest found out they did not win the award, and teacher contract negotiations dragged on, the quality of the school and the Shawnee Mission District was brought into question. Teachers as well as administrators began leaving the praised Shawnee Mission District for Blue Valley. The Federal Bureau of Investigation be- gan a study of financial irregulari- ties in the district. Students and the community wondered if the school was as good as in past years. A North Central Evaluation team began a study of the overall quality of Northwest and the teachers' con- tract dispute finally came to an end. It began to be obvious that the school and the students did indeed measure up. Students measured up to standards set by the community as well as their own goals. Since approximate- ly 8029 of Northwest's graduating students went on to college, stu- dents began working harder for bet- . . . continued on page 7 tudents begin year of striving or success SIX OF NORTHWEST'S divi- sion coordinators answer ques- tions from the North Central evaluation team. tphoto by Ian jackson? STUDENTS KEEP on going for better grades. Shawn Bridwell takes notes from her English book. tphoto by Mark Leffingwellj BEFORE THE OPENING KICKOFF, the two Cougar mascots talk about their first cheer. tphoto by Chris Assafl Opening 5

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easuring up Continued frontpage 5. . . ter grades. Some students took hard- er Advanced Placement courses hoping they would get college credit from the AP tests. A new fashion craze hit North- west. Students tried to be the first to wear a new type of outfit or have their hair done in a new manner. The sports teams began working during the summer to be more com- petitive. The weights program, fit- ness clubs, and jogging were popu- lar ways for athletes to prepare for the upcoming seasons. In academic competition, North- west strove to be the best. Debate, categories, and journalism were just a few that succeeded. The music de- partment also had outstanding per- formances. Students entered projects in the Science Fair. The hard work sometimes paid off. The gymnastics team placed first in the state competition. The March- ing Cougar Pride received straight one ratings in state competition held at the beginning of the school year. Six Northwest students were Na- tional Merit Semi-finalists. For whatever reason, Northwest and its students constantly tested themselves in an effort to measure up. orthwest starts year with high expectations up AT ONE of the home football games, the Cougar defense stands in the huddle receiving their next play. fphoto by Alex Bourdol DURING AN INTRODUC- TION to computers class, Mrs. jackson helps two of her stu- dents with a program. iphoto by jan Jackson! Opening 7 ' design by Bretton Zinger