North Star High 2008 Yearbook

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Many Nations, One Gator Spirit North Star was known for being multi-cultural and diverse. One thing that was often looked by is that we came by the reputation because of the many students that didn't trace their origins back to America. A lot of our students arrived here from other countries. They had an equally difficult time adjusting to "American" customs, which had obvious differences from that of their native countries. One such student, Asia Ali (10), arrived in Americc1 from Syria at the age of seven. Her family left to try to stl]rt a new and easier life here. For her, the most difficult thin~ was learning the new language and adjusting to the culture. "All though I miss my home back in Syria, I am gl<ld to that I came here and made it my new home. It is much easier here than it was there. I would like to go back on: day to see my family, includ(ng my aad and my sister, in Syria," said Ali. Another student who experienced hardships coming to America was Bonus Charles. He was a senio1· who arrived in America in 2003 from Sudan. His family came to America in search of peace and better education. "In my country, education is very expensive; you have to join the military by sixteen or seventeen, otherwise they will just take you. My country never had peace and never stopped fighting," explained Charles. Many students dealt with the hardships of moving to America but enjoyed coming here to find new and improved lives. Some transitions were drastic, but others came easily. They had to leave behind loved one:;, but all of them found a new faniiliy together at North Star.

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Within a second, they forgot about their heated argument. They looked beyond their stubborn glares. Their anger faded away and two smiles appeared. They strolled down the halls with their arms linked together and exchanged juicy gossip on others. It was only a matter of time before they got into another infamous fight, but never have they stopped speaking for long. They're the epitome of rapport. Even though friends were the ones who made us furious, they're also the ones that we wanted by our side during our happiest times. They're the ones that actually understood everything we were going through. We relied on them for comfort, release, and support. So we had to admit that friends are hard to live without. Friends were always the ones who never gave up on us. They've brought us incessant laughter paired with ti less memories.

1. Krid{m Bcm!:on ( 12) carrio!: Aly!:!:a E:modi ( 12) to hor do!:tination. Photo by Kim Huynh 2. Evan Rodriguoz ( 12) admirn!: Jarnd Rydor'!: ( 12) manly bicop!:. Photo by ~fophanie Frack 3. Kol!:oy ~trnofor ( 11) adorn!: hor marvoloug artwork on Colo Ding lo' g ( 11) rnd lip!:. Photo by Cyndy Maddux

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1. Tiffany Wm~t ( 11) and Kirnhm Malotky ( 11) watch infontly as Jgrnmy zglf ( 11 ) builds a prototypg of a ngw product out of Play-Doh and advgrfiggg it. Photo by Kristen Benson 2. Kam McKinngy ( 12) and !!cott Ngaly ( 12) work toggthgr to pgrnuadg thg othgr group to givg up thgir rnsourcgg in Wandzi's World of Economics. Photo by Kim Huynh

3. Matt Kittrnll ( 12) will always back his twin. Jaimgg Kittrnll ( 12). Photo by ~ara Wenzl

4. Thg spggch foam ggts pumpgd up during thg Norfhgast spggch mggt. Phot . by Kurt Andre

5. Falla Halsgy dazzlgs !!harilyn Bullock with hgr whimsically wizardly spirit on thg firnt day of school. Photo by Cyndy Maddux

6. Kglsgy Pgrry ( 11) triumphantly sits on top of Max Nglson ( 10) affor a scrufflg thgy had during Ggrman Club. Photo by Kyle Drake

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What makgg you proud to bg a Gator?

"The~eople: Dr. [Nancy Beck~r. the gtu entg, the teachern."

..We have a nice and new school. There isn't a lot of student conflicts."

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"Putting on all my 'gator g9ar· and standmg inl"he crowd with all lhe oth9r guperfam: proud to be Gatorn." -!!chyler Hearn

"We have unique opportunities to set nq_w traditiong for tuturn Gatorn." -Nick Procacina

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"How wglJ our sports havg bggn doing this ygar."

"Bgt!ausg bgin_g a gator is bgtfor fhan bging a frog."

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"I am P,roud to be a Gator becau~e we h~ve great athletes thatl am able to eh,mr for!" -Holly Gla!:gow

"The faet that this is a new school and everything we do starts a new tradition."

"I like LN!! beeause ifs cool to be at a new sehool. I like thq academies and the selection of classes." -Mark Millgr

"I love showing scho~I SJ?irit ancl nay1gafing .~Y Journey. -Elizabgfh Chu

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"'The arts and communications make!: me proud to be a Gator because we have bepn so successful in that department!"

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'"I am proud becauge the gporfg am fun and excitinfl and afgo becaug9 the cfaggeg am really challenging and internding ." -Brookg 8grnadt

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'"I really eoioy the freedom otoemg a high gchool gfudent." -Andrnw ~rb

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The usiness department taught students man great skills and programs which were helpf I for the future. Business classes went over eps to starting a business and provided stud ts with information to understand a business motives and actions. The tudents that took business liked their class for various reasons. Ma Kittrell (12) said he liked "learning about real e situations" in his business class. Des ee Wright (ll) liked the class because "I'm charge of decisions." Stu nts also said business was challenging, b fun. Many of the students that took a business lass took it in hopes of learning new skills t at would help them in their career after high hool. "I w nt a career I have control of," said sen (12). usiness de artment offered a variety o c as s or peop e wit i erent interests. Key oarding classes used Microtype, a program t t taught students ways to improve their typing kills. Co puter Applications classes taught students p grams like Excel and Powerpoint. These help d students learn how to make spreadshe ts and presentations . Stu nts learned how to manage finances, fi out applications and properly conduct intervi ws in classes like Economics and Career Edu ation. So other Business classes included: Marketing, ports and Entertainment Marketing, Webp e Programming and Business Law.

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To many people, English class provides an escape. They can read or write and express themselves. They can take what they've learned and use it in their everyday lives. "I like writing because it gives me a sense of freedom. I love reading because it's like experiencing things I have never imqgined," says Kaitlin Bridger (10). For her and many others, reading and writing is a huge part of their lives. Alisha Chab (10) says, "English is an enormous part of my life. English is important to everybody, without it, our lives would be chaos." It's true that without English our lives would be chaos. If we didn't have these classes we wouldn't develop proper grammar, reading, or writing skills. "I think English is important for every student to help improve their writing. We learn a variety of things," says Marikita Payne (ll). 6. Marikita Payno ( 11) and Kurt Andrn ( 11) prngont thoir rhotorical trianglo Natasha Chab (ll) says that aggignmont in thoir Advancod Placomont languago and C.ompogifion clagg_ ~tudontg English classes teach students, "How to had to golJ a product without tho ugo of logog. Photo by gfaff • be a better reader, writer, and thinker."

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2. ~ahan Fornando ( 12) programs a mechanical logo robot in Crnto for Robolympics. Nghia Cao ( 12) was selocted by Chairmain ~atrno and Cao chose Fernando and Goku Ngo ( 12) to compete with him against 16 othor Nebraska teams. Photo by S!taff

3. Khuong Nguyen ( 11) drills holes in wood legs for his projoct in Furniturn Construction Dosign class. Thorn was no prnrnquigifo clagg to tako this clags. Photo by Heather Brester

4. Cory McGarvio ( 10) lineg up his boards against his framo during Wayno Trnvetfs Furniturn Congtruction Dosign clags. ~tudents design or improvo oxisting furniturn piecos. Photo by Heather Brester

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Industrial Technology is not as scary as it sounds,

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Math is inevitable. Whether you like it or not, math is one of those things that you need; even for the most basic jobs. You start off easy: add, subtract, multiply, divide. Throw in a little algebra in middle school ... Easy right? Then you enter high school and you're doing things like Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and others. Most people find that they're good at Geometry and bad at Algebra or vice-versa. Allan Phan (10) is currently in Geometry but he likes Algebra better because "It is simple to do." Kimberly Merrick (10) is also in Geometry but she likes it. "It gets my head racing and I'm really good in it," Merrick said. Some people just like the challenges that math presents to you. Some people are more competitive. "I like plugging things in and Q) using my mind," Merrick said. 6 . Advanegd Alggbra and Prnu Q) Caleulug foaehgr Zaeh Limbaeh Still others think that math isn't about the class at all, but Q) !:howg hi!: elagg an gxamplg prob- /I it's about the people that you meet. Allan Phan said, ''The most lgm from thgir homgwork. Photo ~ interesting thing about math is the people." . by Halie Defreece _Q2 So whether you enjoy math or not, chances are you will need it 7. Jonathan Watgon ( 11) gfarfg m on hi!: Prn--caleulug homgwork. I as you progress through high school and the rest of your life. ~

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4. Choreographed Choir warms up before starting C!lass. In order to be in this C!lass. you must also be in ConC!ert Choir. Photo by Katie Lamb

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1. Tasha !!opor ( 12) spoods up hor hoart rafo by doing cardiovascular oxorcisos on ono of tho school's trnadmills. !!tudonts havo accoss to olliptical machinos for cardio workouts along with woights. Photo by ~ara Wenzl

2. Diamond Forrngt ( 11) dands in front of his Hoalth class and participafos in a !!obrioty Tost conducfod by guost spoakor John McGann. McGann is a local polico officor that also showod tho gtudonts picturns of ovidonco from drug-rnlafod crimos. Photo by Megan Hou/den 3. Anthony Wognor ( 11) flios through tho air as ho flips off tho diving board in North !!tar's swimming pool. Photo by Heather Bres:fer 5. Maria Martinoz ( 12) tono!: hor log musclos in Woight lifting during firnt quartor. Many dudonts participafod in P.E. classos to loam about fitnoss and koop in shapo. Photo by Paige ~nook 6. Erik Andornon ( 11) dofonds follow gym class gtudont Dillon Jack!:on ( 12) during a class baskotball gamo. Photo by ~faff

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After ending the 2006 season with a together, and if we make mistakes, we record of 1-8, the Gators got it in their heads do it together." After not making the playoffs in something needed to change, both tactically and mentally. "When the season was 2006, the Gators looked to get on top of over we started the new season right away. their game for playoff hopes by defeating We did conditioning from winter all the way the Lincoln Southeast Knights. Winning through spring," said Kendall Kitchen (12). In the homecoming match-up and district the Gator's opening game, they proved all game with a score of 21-12, made it the first time North Star their hard work and dehad ever beaten the termination paid off by Knights in a varsity foota big rivalry win against ball showdown. Lincoln Northeast in a Zach Stofferahn last minute time crunch (12) said, "Obviously, to beat the Rockets 13-12 we all want to make with an 80-yard-run by Mike Shaw (12). the playoffs. Waller is always reminding the After a few weeks team, North Star footinto the season, many of the 20_07 Gator mem- Thg 2007 Gator Varnity football foam huddJgs ball [2005 team] is the bers believed that they toggthgr as ong bgforn Lincoln Northgast. Thg only team to make the had taken the definition Gatorn won against thg Rockgh: 13-12. Photo playoffs, and our main of team to a whole new by Karis:!:a Krus:e goal is to do it again." The Gators achieved level, and many saw the team as a family. Kicker Matt Cotton (12) said, their goal of making the playoffs where ''The team has grown into a brotherhood. No they faced third-ranked Millard South. one lets go of the rope, meaning if we were North Star ended the season with a rehanging from a cliff we will trust everyone cord of 6-4, with losses coming only from on the team not to let us drop." The Gators ranked teams. Coach Waller said, "It's difficult for kids started off the season 3-0, the best start to a varsity football season that North Star has to hang in there when we have a record ever seen in the history of the school. "Believ- like we did last year, but the great thing ing in each other is what has brought us to about high school football is that every year is a new year, a new team, new our success," reported Cotton. Matt McClure (12) also commented, players and new attitude." The success "This football season we really came togeth- from the 2007 season proved to everyone er. We became a family and had no 'me's' on that every year is a new year. the team, only 'we.' We play together, learn

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Running their way through North Star's fifth ye 1r, the Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams strove for su • cess. Earning their placements at the 2007 time trials, each runner n;m two miles to secure their place on th . squads. Leading the girls' team was Karen Silverstra (10), and leading the boys' team was Robert Partee ( ; These two athletes came out for their first year of Cro Country and finished first for both of their respective teams. They were also ready to pump up the teams it was time to step up to the line. Dr. Becker, along wi . many other administrators went to numerous meets Pioneers Park to help support and cheer on their run ! Gators. With Cross Country being the only sport that h to leave school for their practices, time and effort wer factors for the team. Not only were the athletes out o the dirt roads running, but there were also a few teed ers joining them in getting their workout. The coaches . also tried to use different places for their workouts. , .re were always 'hard' and 'easy' workouts, but every wo1·out had a reason," Leenie Boardman (12) stated. Even though the season officially started in Au st, most of the runners had been training since the begin~ ning of June. During the three-month season, the tea bonded and grew into one big family that held each other together. Lacey Pickering (12) shared her feeling n the team bonding; "I'm going to miss all my girls whe graduate. They are what made this season fun, and I' so glad I was able to spend my last year with a bunch amazingly talented girls.·

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was, "Having a family to lean on." Getting along with your team was one thing, but being a role model and a team leader was also important. Many of the new players looked up to the older ones. Michelle Roth (ll) said, "I hope to be a leader .on the team," as an answer for her goal for her senior year next year. It wasn't just talking to each other that made them become a family, sometimes they did some crazy things as a team. ''The greatest memory this year was sliding down Southeast's hallway on our stomachs as part of our warm up," said Michl. The Varsity girls just didn't just have fun on the court, they also had fun being around each other, such as during team dinners. "The funniest nly did hanging out with the team thing that happened this year was playing more of a family, but it also helped 'Chubby Bunny' at a team dinner and Taylor know each other outside of school. Nelson spit marshmallows all over my t-shirt," (10), a varsity team member for her said Roth. in a row, said, ''The best thing about So the next time you see the Varsity girls is getting to know people." make a kill, maybe instead of thinking, "Wow, Michl (12), who was in her last year at look how strong she is," you can think about how aid she was sad it was her last year her other teammates helped her by digging that yball, but she was excited to move ball and setting her up. They all worked together ings. When asked what she liked as one, as a family. laying volleyball, Michl's response

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For some, making sacrifices was a hard thing to do, but for the North Star wrestling team, it was almost an annual routine. After eating small portions of healthy food throughout the winter season, the wrestlers found themselves in the best shape they could have imagined. "Wrestlers work harder then just about any other sport. We are in the best shape we have been in our whole lives," said Luke Mattison (11). Although wrestling was one of the few individual sports at North Star, the support from fans and the rest of the team easily inspired wrestlers to do their personal best. "I love the fact that wrestling is an individual sport. After an

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Row 1 (L to R}: Eric ~pry, Arnz Karim, ~hawn ~chnuidor, Bun Nguyon, Alux Nutfor. Row 2: Coach Nick Hurrington, Michaul ~pry. Kamron Rico, Kamal Ebrahim, Jou Hartluy. ~m Hough, Jarnd Bonno. T yrnll Purking-Grnun. Row 3: Matt Rodaway. Jogh Mattox, Prngton Racicky. Dyllon luafty. T ylur Armgtrong. T uvun Cudduford. Row 4: Coach Nathan Armagod. Augtin Vacha!. ~idnuy Madlock. lucag Barnug, lindguy Palmur. Adam Jochum, Coach Dugtin Dufording. Row 5: Matt Jackgon, T rnvor Morrigon, Brycu Diutz, Dillon ~chrodt. Brnt Wurnfor. Dillon Bridgmon.

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Row 1 (L to R): !!arah Rm:ch. Karen !!ilvegJrand, !!tasia Whisenhunt. loonie Boardman. Janioo Wienhold. Marissa Poo. Karissa Kruse. Armina Jukovic. Row 2: laooy Pickef"!ng. Arou Arou. Alen !!l!jw. Ta_ylor Lucas. E.ric lnmioon, James Maier. Derek !!chnell. Brian Farley_. Kendra Grundman. Row 3: Voluntoor !!ara Oomeier·Wills. Brian Foote. Maurioo Young. Zach Buller. Rooort Partoo. Matt Claycomb, Austin Lenhoff. Voluntoor Coach Carrie Divis. Row4: Voluntoor Coach Marth deFroose. Matt Kooshan. Ken Ta_yk_>r-. Jordan Wilson. Chol Chol. Muon Nhial. Tony Procacina. Damon Mackmy. Coach Rick Boyle. Row 5: Voluntoor Coach Brian Wandzilak. Dwan Confl!!8~Y• Jacob Hiatt. ToJ>P(!r Yoakum. Dominic Jok. !!tman !!choope. Taylor Cobb. Coach Matt Musiel.

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Row 1 (L to R~ _Taylor lhnoo. Krimina Della Crooo. Marika Haqm. Mia Loo. Row 2: Coach Racool King. Al<! W<rtjm. Brioonna KJoootM. Brittany Voicha1-ioske. l<aitfyn ~nicl<a. Brittani Bluford. Row 3: ~rah Hamm. ~fophani<! Emodi. Jmna !!hoocraft. AshlQY moo.

Row 1 (L to R}: ~ra Eastman. Taylor Floyd. Brnanna Gausman. M<!lissa Lisak. Rach<!! Ochoa. Row 2: Coach ~tacy l<!imbaeh. Tiah Northway. J<!ssica ~hro<!d<!r. Caitlyn P<!forn@. Tori Knoeh<!. Row 3: Bisi Oyinlad<!, Ou<!Qn Ohamara. Cas<!y Brandt.

Row 1 (L to R}: Amoor Oittroor. Kam Mel<in~. Brianna !!t<!ioor. Emily WQOOr, Jooniea Rioo. Brittany Coufal. Mallory Ne:soorl. Row 2: !!t<!phani<! Frack. PaiQQ Poliek!J, Amoor Jordan. Jami<! Pmoo:on. !!t(!J)hani<! ~QQr. Alli<! Looth~. Un400Y Cal<!. Row 3: !!tuoont Ma~ J<!mmy Z<!lt. Coaef-. !!tw<! Mel<innQY, Coach Jmf Coufal. Coach Mikg Caw. Coach Jim Kraw:. Coach Todd laV<!lk!.

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Row 1 (L to R~ Jamioorl ~ Cooki<! Harmon. Kayla Lenhoff. M<!kayla !!tmgM. Row 2: CoachJm Alloor. Taylor~. Krimina Miltm-. Aubri<! Eoornpad-w-. ~rah AH!hdifat. Row 3: Jaoossa Whitai(gr, 1<,mgy W-rtt. Amoor Malrolm. ~iea MuldM.

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Row 1 (L to R): Prnston Payng, Brian Foofo. DgPrng(!g Payno. Kamal Ebrahim. Tritavion Houdon. Row 2: Drnw Honning. !!am Housh. lindsoy Palmor. Buay Wuol. Eddio Blanton. Row 3: Volunfoor Coa<!h Kovin Jamos. !!idnoy Madlo<!k, lu<!as Barno!:, Coa<!h Chad Goigor. Row 1 (L to R): Xavior Blanton. Kamoron Rgod. Cody !!horidan. Anthony Ruhl. Row 2: Mar<!u!: Jura<!ok. Jok Kut. Ngong Kok. Dillon !!<!hrodt. Coa<!h !!<!oft Frio!:on.

Row 1 (L to R): DoJay Millor. Ja<!ob Moysonburg. Brandon Nisloy Row 2: Angio Evorloy. Brnanna !!<!hroodor. Jos!:i<!a Mgyorn. Jos!:i<!a !!<!hroodor. Pipor Ho!:kins. Hoathor Marni. Kolsoy Porry. Angola Ni<!koll. Row 3: Holliann Casoy. Brandy Fullor. Katio Mi<!haol. Kim !!fovon!:on. Ali Abbott. Kaitlin Kru!:o, Jon Bridgos. Row 4: Mi<!ah Zoto<!ha. Erik Andornon. Jornmy Zolt. Andrnw Ca!:tro. Chaso Collior. Ty Copo. Ronnio Hurlbut. Coa<!h Ahlborg. Row 5: !!tasia Whisonhunt. Kimborlio Knu!:t, Elizabgth Paulissian. Alox Millor. !!ara Dillard. !!hanol lopoz. !!fophanio Fra<!k. Brianna Crom. Coa<!h Pior<!o. Row 6: Coa<!h Jasa. Brnnt Wolforman. Josh Gabor. Janos!:a Whittakor. Kari!:sa Kruso. Ambor Jordan. Dovan Connoaly.

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What did your Student Council actually do? Well, North Star's Student Council was lucky enough to be able to host the State Student Council convention on Monday, October 22. While all other students were out enjoying their fall break, the North Star student ~ouncil members were helping others find the leaders within themselves. This year's theme was "Can you find the Leader in you?" The members of North Star's Student Council were truly able to find the leaders within themselves. Chinh Duong (11), the vice-president of North Star's student council, said, "I found that with planning something, there comes a great deal of stress. But also that stress is subtle, learning to notice and control it is the fun part." The planning for State Convention was a hectic job, but fun nevertheless. After all, it was a great success! The convention lasted all day and included two keynote speakers, a speech by Dr. Becker, minisessions, swap talks, Make-A-Wish foundation gratitude, and a hypnotist. The students who attended this convention were able to learn how to be a leader from members of the Lincoln community. Ann Sears (12), the main chairman for organizing of this event, was pleased with the accomplishment that North Star's Student Council members were able to achieve. "We got closer to each other, and we found strength with in our 'crew.' I'm really glad we were able to create such an amazing event together." Story by Marlin Perez - - - ~ - 1. Row 1: lind~my Homoy

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North Star's 2007 Fall Musical, Once on Thi ·sland, was a tragic love story between a peasc 1t, Ti Maune, and a wealthier islander, Daniel. Aft a nearly fatal accident, Ti Maune discovers Daniel id slowly nurses him back from sure death. While h Jing him rec-over, the two fall passionately in I e. Once Daniel becomes well, he reluctantly reveal~ to Ti Maune that he is engaged to Andrea in an rranged marriage he doesn't really want. Daniel, t n between Andrea and Ti Maune, decides he t keep his promise and marry Andrea. Heartbro~ n at his decision, Ti Maune wastes away waiting >r her love to return to her. Talking to the cast backstage, they all agr d that this was one of their .best performances. "It a ridiculously awesome experience," said Ian Brc bury (12). "I think we all would want to do it agai " Ian's character, Papa Ge, was a death dealer ) came for Daniel during his accident. Ether Saure (12) concurred, "I'm really proud J be part of the cast of one of the finest North S r productions." Saure played Daniel, the story's m , love-torn character. Once on This Island was a heart-touching exp rience, filled With moving songs and rousing don• ~ numbers. It was a true delight for all audience mer bers.

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It was November, and the time the Gator Thespians had been waiting for was finally here: It was One Act son. This meant spending long days at school and having little time for homework, but it also meant building ha bond with the cast members that they became your second family. Kelsey Deabler (11) ·said, "It gets hectic in tre. The stress of competition and then schoolwork on top of that can take its toll, but in those times of hardship where we prove our strength." The show chosen by Mr. Greg Gibbs was The Rimers of Eldritch, a powerful and emotional\story for the cast d audience as well. Eric Thompson (10) said, ''The show was amazing, and to give the impact buried within was ly humbling." For some, One Act season brought back memories of last year's win, but many knew it was a new year, a • show, and an entirely different cast. The group went to two festivals, Kearney and North Star's own festival, ~fore heading to districts. The cast was nervous at districts, but being at their home stage calmed some of their allxieties. Sammie Ware (11) said, "It's different, it's not like football, basketball, or whatever you throw around. You ti(Jve one chance to show what you've got, to put your heart and emotion in it all." The cast walked away with the District A-2 championship. North Star's time slot at the State competition was m. 8 am, so wake up call came at 4:45 am. Although it was early, the cast certainly didn't let it stop them from doing ~ir best. Once they got on stage, they knew it was the last time they'd be performing the show together, but they were so excited that they had made it that far. Brittney Ernesti (10) said, "being on stage was a surreal experience, and ifs worth all the blood, sweat and tears that go into it." When the award ceremony started some hours later, nerves started to kick in. The cast held hands and hoped for the best. Finally, the announcer said, "Class A State Runner Up: North Star High School," and everyone screamed. Thompson (10) said, "The season went just as it should; we went as far as we could, the best we could, and that's all anyone can ask."

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he Parker Brothers board game SCRABBLE has a story behind it that exemplifies the perseverance needed in Speech. The inventor, Alfred Mosher Butts, created the game during the Great Depression while he was out of work. Butts refused to give up on his dream, and put faith behind his creation until it spread all over the country and became popular. No one could have handled this kind of chaos and stress as well as the North Star Speech Team did, as they presented themselves professionally while speaking in front of an audience. First time Speech member Kelsey Deabler (11) said the most important aspect of Speech "is the willingness to step outside of your box; to act like a complete crazy person and be okay with that. One must be able to lose the bubble and just take risks." To be successful in Speech a person must be confident, poised, motivated and hard working, explained Speech participant Dana Hilde (12). The hardest thing, Hilde said, "is getting started and actually performing." Deabler believed "the most difficult part is simply trying to manage your time because it's hard to memorize one speech, rewrite another, and finish homework all in one night." The members of Speech persevered through shaky nerves and gained confidence and speaking skills that will undoubtedly aid them in their futures as successful adults. 156

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National Honor Society INHS)was an organization of a select group of students who had hi h academic achievement. NHS focused on the four pillars t: Service# Scholarship, Character, and Leadership. ts were asked to af)Ply for membership after meeting the prerequisites of a 3.5 cumulative grade and participation After . in two school activities. . . . .becoming eligible. students were . asked to submit . service. The three sponsors, Al Bo~k, Jen Alld~r, and Brian Wandzilak, ev~luated the candidates and selected the students the thou ht best exemplified all aspects of NHS. sel8C!ion process is tough, and we have make hard decisions of who we think will best represent out

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Being on the Gator Galaxy staff was not the easiest job in the world. You had to be able to create a school publication effectively while still having fun and enjoying your time in the class. Thankfully, some students were prepared to take on this task. Topper Yoakum (12) was one of those students. "I got into Newspaper to share my ideas with the people and to express myself." When faced with a problem, staff members stuck together because they knew they had a responsibility to the student body. No matter what, they saw to it that their duty to produce the school paper was fulfilled. "I'm still a part of Newspaper because I am so dedicated. I can't bring myself to leave," said Savanna Wright (ll). Yoakum and Wright were on the Gator Galaxy staff in previous years because they enjoyed what they did. When asked why he was still on staff, Yoakum replied "I'm still in it because I like to get people to start thinking about things that they hadn't previously, by informing them and presenting things in new ways." However, most students valued the publication "It's very fun and informative," said Alyssa Emodi

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If you ever wanted to help create a student-based literary publication, lstoria was the place to go. Students who took Advanced Creative Writing during second semester chose • which pieces were acceptable for the publication. Students on the lstoria staff really enjoyed reading the material submitted by the students. Josie Karre (12) said, "I loved Creative Writing and love to read other creative pieces. I think in the long run this will make me a better writer." Sometimes it wasn't always about the quality of the piece, because there was also a limited amount of space in the publication. The lstoria staff was often faced with tough decisions as it got closer to submission time. It was a great experience for the staff members throughout the semester. Thanks to their efforts, another great edition of lstoria was created this year.

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joy you h.a\J e gi'7en us thr oug h the yea rs. We

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are so IJery pro ud of you ! Love 2'\l\vays,

Looo, Moni~Da.d

Mo o~ Do o

To ouc intelli,gent,

talented, bea utif ul and fier:cely ind e-

pen den t dmi ghte e. We aee ·o pt:o ud of

Y out ' m,u sica l fut ure is \,vai,ting! VJ...! e ace so pro ud of all you hcuJe

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Love, Mont<&Dad

Lo\Je,

Mom. Drul 'tr Jul ian

Proeaeina lwa ys keep tha t bea uti ful sm ile an d kin dn ess in yo ur hea d. We are so pro ud of you ! Lo~e, Mom,, Da d,

Wocds can't. express how peo ud vve a:ce of you . Goo d luck on you fntu re jouv ney s. Make all you t' dx-eanis

a eeality. Lo1Je, Ylom ,, Dad,

Nick, ancl Dan i

~aron Burbach front a cutie to a beauty. What a beauh-

ful vJom,an you ha\/e beconw. We at'e so proud of you!

Wi.th all of our. love. :r1om. Dad. 'tr beoth.er.s

They joy you\7e brought to our live We are so blessed to hcuJ

Lo!Je, Mom ~ Dad

®ana tiildfl We are so

It's good! Life,

pt>oud of you

with you in it, is and always has been so good!

and what you have accompli,shed. Love always fi,om )'Our

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This hm,e is vet•y impoctant. We ace pc of yot~. «Eces lo mejot:> de nuet

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Keep up the hued wock. Lo1Je,

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ft>om t>ibbons and bow ties to hoodies and H ondas: we't>e so pt>oud of the awesome individuals you've become! May God bless each step you take on yout> f utut>e paths. Jet>emiah 29:11 Love, Mom and Dad

alyn Groin We at>e pt>oud of you and

Daughtee, feiend, rAthkte,

hope aU of · yout> dceants com,e frue. Love,

Dancee...

Dad~ Mom

We are very proud

You have always liled to have a good hme. Li,fe has just begun! We arn pt>oud

of you and all you-c acconi plushnients. There us n.othi,ng you can't do i,f you

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set your mi,n.d to i,t.! Keep smili,ng!

Lo1Je, MomcitDad

Fr.om, pi,gtnils and goofiness

to a 6eauhful pet:son.

To out' little dancer,

~rian Maret

mugh the good times and bad, you've pushed. ouv way to success. Yon

am a strong and aetecrnined young lady. Best of luck in college! Love,

T he futuce looks beiqht!

Dad, Mmn,

'J/ e·ee pt'0t1d of yon and lo" e ) ·ou "'ery 1nuch~ 1

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I am, so proud or yon and the accomplish1nents you:ve made. Good Luck und

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Congrotulations, Et'icu, you dmma queen~

Best of luck CLS you continue following your dvmms! Lo...1e,

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am the best!

Lo1Je, Yout' fmnily

Robirt Palmir • • • • • • •

Bissii a.k.a. Cholita •••

Keep making us proud like / O U ha1Je throughout the years. We lo1Je you! Mom, Billy, ~imi 'H' Ge ,";y

• Robeut, The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make his face shine upon you a.nd be goo.cious to you; The LORD tutn his face toWc:Lt'd you and gioo you poo.ce. Numbet-s 6:25

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We at'e so pt'oud of the

Goals achie1Jed: W odd tm1Jeler - rA ustroli.a, New

amnzing young woman you have becorn,e. We

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Lo1Je,

the best is yet to corn,e!

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We love you, Mom,, Dad, 1f>Gmmmy

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Jesusita, Felicidades en tu Gmduacion!

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We'r:e so pr:oud of your:

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youc wishes known, you ha1Je

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all your: dr:eams come

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tme; you deserve it! Lo\Je m,uch,

Mama, Papci, fmncisca, Elizabeth

Gmndpa and Gmndma Bt>inkman

I am so pt'oud of you! You at'e such a, fun daughted (talent+ oppodunity) HandWot'd = success Love, Mom Steady yout' feet. Reach fot' the stat's. Leave evet'ythi,ng you've touched bettet' than i,t was. Love, Dad

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Gourtnfl ®avidron Congmtuhtions Courtney! We are \Jet)' proud of the beautifu~ intelligent, young . • lady that you ha\1e beconte. May your • dreams always be as bright as your smile and your path always filled with _warnith and sunshine. :I

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We lo-,:,c yon "1ery mnch, Yout' family

Don't you e\1ee lose that. beautiful sm,i.k. I ant peoucl of you. fot· all that you ha.\.1 achie 'ed. Good. luck in the fu tut'e, ll1.il)' all your dt'ea.1ns conw teue.

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Congmtuhtions, b6y! I'm so pcoud of you! You been the hght of my l1fe. I know you wi-ll accompl' '· gcmt th1ngs. I lo\Je you so much. I can't wait foe th(:: f utuce. Lo\Je 1\lways, Stephan1e

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Steph, we are 1Jery pmud of you! You are a beauhfu~ amazing person. Reach for the stars; we know you can do anything.! Lo1Je, Mom, Dad, 1\bby

~What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" Your hfe hcu, defined these words. Look towards your future and l11Je your dreams. Lo1Je, Mom and Todd

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Huong Nguyen Thu Brandon Nisley Samirah Osman Hector Perez Nancy Pham Hieu Phan Paris Phillips Michael Pickerel Brittney Pickett Cassandra Quezada

Fredrica Murrell James Nelson Adrion Nunez Haifaa Osman Cyrus Patterson Preston Payne Finest Pettis Ashley Peurala Quentin Robb Selene Sanchez Jordan Sheridan Maggie Sorenson

Xuan Nguyen Thanh Tony Nguyen Muon Nhial Marshawne Nimox Deshay Olson Fernando Pano Jeffrey Pautz Amber Payne Teyler Payne Drew Petty Jill Pfeifer Kayla Phillips David Pustovit Jonathan Ray Moriah Read Kameron Reed Antonio Rodriguez Luis Romero

Julie Moore Connor Mosher Khalaf Mourad Dmitriy Nastin Jon Neal Goku Ngo Alex Nguyen Duy Nguyen Jimmy Nguyen Lam Nguyen Tammy Nguyen Thomas Nguyen Vuong Nguyen Minh Nguyen Dinh Michael Nimox Robert Norris Cassey Ogden Ali Osman Husein Osman Joseph Oxarart Michael Pollard Antonio Pano Janette Pano Tanner Parker Joshua Perez Grace Phillips Trina Phillips

Alejandro Ramos Areli Renteria Jordan Reynolds Zackary Reynolds Juan Rodriguez Devon Russell Alejandra Segovia Nathan Shriner Koren Soper Earl Stephens Josh Stone

Jason Stubbs Ian Tafoya Shavonne Tatum Judy Tep Terrence Todd Kyle Urbanec Brittany Voichahoske Donald Vu Shyrenzie Watson Brandon Welch Cameron Wells Jacob West

Richard Sacca Michael Sanders Stefan Schaepe Alex Schild Cameron Schwartz Codey Shaw Cody Sheridan Michael Springer Holly Sprong Leslie Stabler Tyler Sylvester Joshua Talbot Juan Terrazas Kyle Tetherow Lauri Thompson Desirae Valentine Mikayla Varley John Vu

Henry Pinto Piedrahita Gumok Riak Joshua Rice Josh Rief Jonathon Rivera Timothy Roach Matthew Rollins Nick Ryan Virginia Ryan-Leach Ashley Schefcik Liz Schnepp Travis Sewell Tiffany Shaw Amanda Skoda Alen Sljivo Troy Smith Trent Spencer Landon Stabler Raeanne Stabler John Starkey Matthew Stevens George Strandness Mark Stubbs Michael Sullivan Stormy Tackett Keenan Tafoya

Ahmed Tahir Mickie Takacs Jaime Taylor Vantha Tep Anthony Trang Brandy Turner Carlos Ulloa Alvarado Jose Ulloa Alvarado Matt Vlcek DepVo Frankie Vogt Christopher Vong Becky Waddle Ian Wait Aaron Walker Adam Walker Tanesha Walker Michelle Walton Robert Watson Nicholas Wegner Sasha Welch Nicole Westwood Jordan Wilson Darren Wingel"l Nathan Wright

Orion Stransky Ava Tahir Amanda Terrell Justin Thomas Andrew Walker Steven Walker Ethan Wiese Layla Younis Lucero Zapata Muniz

Jeff Wiggins Joel Wilken BuayWuol

Christopher Wagie Elise Walker Arianne Walls Gerell Ware Samantha Ware Carreaseyaur Watson Toby Weiner Nikki White Amy Wiederholt Ann Winfrey Abby Wise Emalii Wise Jamison Wolfe Zirak Younis Jessica Yuma

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The 2007-2008 school year has quickly flown by. The theme of the yearbook was "What do you see ... Beyond the first glance?" Kristen Benson and Kim Huynh took on the task of designing the cover. The cover contains hot foil, spot color, and 4-color. The Walsworth fonts used were Braddon, Bria, Chelsea, Futura, LittleSquirt, Michael, Schoolboy, Sleepwalker, SnowWrite, Tacky, and Yellowjacket. The programs used to create individual looks for each page were Adobe Photoshop El / ments 3.0 and Adobe lnDesign CS2. We crdered 800 books for the Walsworth Publish1r q Company in Marceline, MO to produce ar. .1 will pass them out on or before May 22, 20 •

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We, the North Star Yearbook staff give thanks to the Newspaper staff for helping us get ahold of fabulous photos and stories. We would also like to thank Cyndy Maddux, our new yearbook adviser, for taking a stab at handling the craziness that comes along with producing a beautiful yearbook. We appreciate all the wise advice you've given us and hope for even greater success in upcoming years. We're also thankful for each and every one of the generous staff at North Star for letting students leave class when they needed more time in the Yearbook room. We give a final thank you to Walsworth for their assistance in the creation of our 2007-2008 yearbook. 204

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