Topsail High School - Pirate Yearbook (Hampstead, NC)

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DAZZLING ARRANGEMENT The chorus participates in the Elixir of Love . Members of the flag team are as follows: Back: Matese Sharpless, Karen Lewis, Faye Ward, Sarah Johnson. Front: Druscenda Jacobs and Theresa Sidbury. Majorettes Torra Jacobs, Yolando Sidbury, and Mary Ward pictured at right. 74 Organizations, Clubs Sparkling sequins, swishing flags, and the sweet sound of music pro- duced ooh's and aah's throughout attentive Pirate crowds. The flag team, led by captains Karen Lewis and Faye Ward, per- formed their routines with emphasis and motivation, causing spectators to go wild, Majorettes Torra Jacobs, -Mary Ward, and Yolanda Sidbury pro- duced a dazzling spectacle, burst- ing with energy and perfection, fin- ishing with a pose and smile. Directed by Mrs. McChesney, the chorus participated in the Elixir of Love , performed by the North Carolina Traveling Opera. This accumulation of talent cre- ated a fulfilling sensation of art and skill.

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ll f. f..m.w ewrr.uwf' vt fm f -MMV New band uniforms fill the bandroom as Brad finds his own. A CQNCERT-l:D lgl-l-DHT ln a class of their own, Topsail band students have a lot to be proud of. They are stronger and of better quality this year than my years here at Topsailf' says band director, Mrs. McChesney. There are a larger number of good play- ers. She also spoke of the increas- ing desire for achievement as well as having fun, a goal many teachers strive for their students. The band entertained at such parades as Hol- ly Flidge, Maple Hill, and participat- ed in competition at Pleasure Island, Rocky Mount, and in Wilmington at the Azalea Festival. According to v AIR! ,ps - wif .. .. ,. V ..... , I 5:1 I L f s w, ,ez.w-. A ff 5 r ,vw if ,V W -'I- 51.1 .Pg ty: ' ' . t . .. 4 qxwfgs-rtvrm. . r ww 'lfw A f am, -A 1 at-.Jw if n r rf-wr fr :ws A Mrs. McChesney, it's difficult for the band to place in parades due to their large size. They must compete with schools much larger than Top- sail. In fact, their size doubled from the previous year, including the ju- nior high band that for its second year traveled to Wilson for competi- tion. Within the next few years, Mrs. McChesney sees a better prepared band for concerts although they need to work on showmanship. Our disadvantage, though, is be- ginning band in 7th grade whereas the other schools begin in Sth. The T.H.S. bands, Mrs. McChes- ney, and drum majors deserve a generous amount of credit for their concerted efforts and fine represen- tation of our school. Front: Micheal Davis, Penny Sidbury, Tarcher Fuller, John Julien, Suzy Smith, Kerry Pad- gett, Tony Blanton Second: Stacie Flyce, Da- vid Kelly, Shawn Glahn, Lori Fussell, Jennifer Tucker, Wendy Carter, Martha McClung, Shawn Shepard, Wanda Mitchell, Missy Gun- ter Back: Mrs. McChesney, Scott Bradshaw, AI Nixon, Kerrie Henry, Lee Rimel, Chris Sharpless, Flay Jacobs, Zarnell Hardison Not pictured: Jamie Morgan, Misty Morgan, Jason Rouleau, Shawn Sanderlin, Stephanie Sholar. l Q... Q Front: Shana Fledd, Tammie Thomas, Ann Hurd, Cindy Skipper Second: Mrs. McChesney, Angela Harrell, Tammie Morgan Mi chelle Ferrell Third: Leroy Johnson, Wayne Ftoss, Anthony Smith Mark Wright, Brad Pate, hris Smith, Eddie Davis, Kristi Neff Back Chris Sharpless, Scott Bradshaw, Ftay Jacobs, Dwight Cox, Melvin Sharpless, Greg Mosher, Curtis Lee Not pictured: Wendy Sanders Shawn Shepard, John Taylor, Al Nixon, Scott Crouch. oo Q Lt gaoctgirfbi-QV pet- e Mex - QQAF, I, LT-lx I Cfaeegffj Organizations, Clubs 73 3

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Julien, Chris Joey g 're- Zif fi f f ., ,417 , ,,.,, M.. DGING, LEARNING, LIV NIG AND SERVING As red corpuscles surged to the left side of their brains, some of Topsail's academically gifted stu- dents breezed through a test on the genetic makeup of the common Drosophila melanogaster. Although their status in these exclusive orga- nizations came from a lot of hard work for the most part, some of Topsail's best just seem to have left Mrs Williams and Torra Jacobs anticipate the upcoming trip to Washington. Above, Hanc Lisa Stroud David Grubbs and Michael Shepard listen intently to another one of Woodcock s sermons on grade point averages. what it takes in the smarts depart- ment. Down the hall a militaristic atmo- sphere pervaded a classroom as five Math Counts students expand- ed their intellectual knowledge on 30-60-90 triangles and the laws of sine and cosine. Coached this year by Col. William Maus, his math- ematics marvels lived by his famous words: Press on, troops! Experiencing the democratic pro- cess first-hand was what our candi- date, Torra Jacobs, was able to do this year along with the Close-Up advisor, Mrs. Kay Williams. They spent a week in Washington, D.C. observing the business of govern- ment and meeting members of the House and Senate. The National Honor Society spent their time worrying about grades. Mrs. Woodock, their advisor, was aware of each student's average even before parents had caught a glimpse of report cards. Students, we're proud of you. Organizations, Clubs 75