Topsail High School - Pirate Yearbook (Hampstead, NC)

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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

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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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OM A group of six talented junior high students made their school very proud this year. These boys and girls produced a magnificent two- piece structure of Va balsa wood which held 114.2 lbs. They compet- ed as an Odyssey of the Mind team in schoolwide competition at Top- sail Middle Schoool. This feat al- lowed them to compete at East Carolina University later in the year. Kneeling: Lynette i-ludson, Julie Rivera, Mi chael Rivera. Standing: Donnie O'Neal, Brian Rivera, Pete Paschall. FHA The goal of FHA is to help youths assume their roles in society through home economics educa- tion, personal growth, family life, vo- cational preparation and communi- ty involvement. These girls have de- voted much time in school-related projects such as: making chair cov- ers for the basketball team, collect- ing food for the needy at Thanksgiv- ing, and selling carnations for Valen- tine's Day. Responsibilities such as these can insure a good future for these young ladies. 76 Organizations, Clubs Mrs. Mitchell, advisor, poses with some of the FHA members: Tonja Brown, Lisa Sullivan, Teresa Sidbury, and Lucy Howard. Wendy Brown lV.P.j, Shelly Matthews fSec. !Treas.J, Audrea Batts fPres.l.