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 Americc 1 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 mu ch 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 senio 1· 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.
1. Matt Cotton ( 12) and Nick ~vage ( 12) arn deformin to gain mugcle magg by pumping iron in the weight roo
Photo by !!ara Wenzl
2. Michaol Kirklin ( 11) and Trnvor Morrigon ( 10) putt gether genfonceg to help thorn learn ~panigh. Photo by!!
3 Michel Mikaya ( 11) gogg up againgt a Papio ~uth defondor to geom two poinh: for tho Gatorg. Photo by fth !!aure
ghupg during Aeadgmy in Con!:truetion ,
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S. DorolcJtitwig (12). Travig C.ro ( 12). and Logan 8urb (10) focug thoir atfontion n prnparing a good porformanl!Q. Photo by Heat er Brester
9. Ethan Vanhooggn ( 11} and Kaitlin Rgimnitz ( 11) work togefhor to build a to or out of toothpie~ and eandy dofg in ear., Ed Paige !!nook
10. Arfigt Michael Burton painting for North !!tar in one day durl'MI
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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
3. Kol!:oy ~trnofor ( 11) adorn!: hor marvoloug artwork on Colo Ding lo' g ( 11) rnd lip!:. Photo by Cyndy Maddux
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
U WQ&~WQl'.Q toot S~J:i,QQQ~f his or her accomplishments acknowledged wa on of character and determination. To accomplish something was to put forth a great deal of effort and strength and come out a winner. It didn't necessarily mean being "the winner, 11 but it was the knowledge you conquered that obstacle in the way of your goal. No matter what, everyone could celebrate some accomplishment during their years at North Star. North Star had many accomplishments in 2007-2008. At the start of the year the media wasn't in our favor. The headlines were full of .stories about things that didn't portray North Star as a II good" school. However, together we were able to overcome those negative perceptions . We celebrated accomplishments when we defeated rival schools at sporting and art competitions. Each day students managed to accomplish goals, whether was getting an A on a test or making a Varsity sportt. This isn't even to mentio the greatest accomplishment of all: having helped 400 plus seniors reach their goal of graduation It didn't make a difference how small or large the task was, just knowing that as long as you have foll owed through and had done the best you could, it is was indeed a great accomplishment.
1. Lacoy Piekoring ( 12) prm:onh: tho prnliminary modal to ~ra Wonzl ( 12) and loonio Boardman ( 12) for induction into NH!!. Photo by Nicolo Tuma
2. Jcmnica Rico ( 12) stops up to bat to wait for tho porfocf pifoh. Photo by gfaf{
3. Taylor Nolson ( 11 ) focusm: whilo sho goh: rnady to sorvo at ono of hor gamos. Photo by g1aff
4. Brant Wolforman ( 12) sprints his last lap of tho pool hoping for a victory. Photo by Kari!:!:a Kru!:e
5. Fall mU!:ieal east porforms a sorious sNmo in tho auditorium. Photo by Bri gfoinl!r ffi
6. Amanda Howard ( 11) stirs and mixos ingrndionts to mado a doliciom: dish. Photo by gfaff
7. Frcmch toaehor Cara Homingor shows off hor hip 1980's spirit for tho wook of homocoming. Photo by g1aff
8. Kolli Garrison ( 12). Brandi Zwionor ( 12). Oaniollo Kompkos ( 12). laurnn Taylor ( 12). and Kim !!tovonson ( 11) poso for a fun picturn whilo thoy _a wait for tho ranking of thoir porformanco. Photo by g1aff
9. Rob !!alistoan gots sorious during tho picturn day for tho band. Photo by gfaf{
"Congratulations! We are pleased to inform yo that you have been accepted." Remember those words . The excitement, confusion, nausea, and anticipation al rolled into one huge ball? It seemed so long ago since we held that acceptance letter determined our destiny in our juvenile hands, so long since we were here all together, contemplating our next step.
It wasn't about looks anymore. It wasn't about with whom we were friends. Our old reputations were forgotten. We started off with a clean slate that allowed us to grow into who we've become: lawyers, doctors, and pilots, just to name a few of our professions. We've become respected adults pursuing our dreams, living up to our own expectations.
It was scary when we took that first step away from childhood, but it's not so bad now. Our future is still within our hands We're still molding and directing it into any route we like. The future is infinite.
( 12) and Krigton Bommn ( 12) choor on tho Gaton: at a football gamo againd Lincoln High
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"The~eople: Dr. [Nancy Beck~r. the gtu entg, the teachern."
-Erie !!human
What makgg you proud to bg a Gator?
..We have a nice and new school. There isn't a lot of student conflicts."
-Lindsay Nicewonger
"Putting on all my 'gator g9ar· and standmg inl"he crowd with all lhe oth9r guperfam: proud to be Gatorn."
-!!chyler Hearn
"We have opportunitiesunique to set nq_w traditiong for tuturn Gatorn."
-Nick Procacina
"How wglJ our sports havg bggn doing this ygar."
-Tiffany Wgst
What makg~ you proud to bg a Gator?
"Bgt!ausg bgin_g a gator is bgtfor fhan bging a frog."
-Dalton Malt!olm
"Thg st!hoolf ridg that a lot o thg studgnts havg.••
-Brnnna Frnnt!h
"Thg !!wamp is thg plat!Q to bg.••
-lukg Mattison
"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
"'I am proud that we have a great school witfi a broad !:pectrum of classes and activities."
What makgg you proud to bg a Gator?
"'The teachers actually help you:'
"'The arts and communications make!: me proud to be a Gator because we have bepn so successful in that department!"
'"Wo havo a nico school. nico foach.orstrwnds.and,,grnat
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'"I rnally onjo!J all thq opP.ortunitjos tor classos.
-Jacob ~pilkor
'"Tho foachorn_ijrn grnat. Tho statt is undornta11.ding and holptul.~
-Cindy Nguyon
'"Gqtti ng to go to North ~tar s~prting ovonts.
-C.Onnor Luothjo
What makog you proud to bo a Gator?
'"I am proud becauge the gporfg am fun and excitinfl and afgo becaug9 the cfaggeg am really challenging and internding "
-Brookg 8grnadt
'"I really eoioy the freedom otoemg a high gchool gfudent."
-Andrnw ~rb
"Tm proud to be a Gator becamm all the good peopl~ and the tea<:hern Jhat am hem.
-Dgmi frngman
O'Connall ( 12) forggts hgr nt ID and hag to purchasg porary ID.
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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 beca use " 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.
1. Brandon Grncmwalt ( 12) wor~ on his timolino in his Intro to Businoss class. Intro to Businoss is no longor a prnrnquisifo for any othot businoss class Photo by Heather Bregfer
2. ~tudonts in Oorann Avoy's Economic Pornpoctivos
class tako a quiz ovor supply and domand. This class fulfills tho graduation rnquirnmont for Economics. Photo by Katie lamb
3. !!tud,mtg ligfo n to dirnctiong on how to prop er l4 us e Microsoft Excel. Excel ig us efu l for organizing information and calculating amountg . Ph oto by Gwendolyn Lopez
4. Teacher Nick Herrington explaing how information in columng and rowg ig uged in the Microgoft Excel program. Photo by Gwendolyn Lopez
ow to wrifo procoo 1m paragraphs to hor E ,gli~h 9E class. Photo by G 1endolyn L pez
Molanio Farbor·s ~nglii:h I OD class mads d m , g isdom Wodnosd a ·.
days to sit back in i «mcg , rifo in thoir journ f ! and mad a good book. P. Jfo by Gwendolyn Lopez
Joo Edwards ( 1 a nd dam Kovar ( 10) a c out a scono from Antigo e in olanio Farbor·s En: li sh 1OD class. Tho Eng l :h 100 classos mad Antigor 1 by ~phoclos and pa~ -n od ith a group. Photo I 1 l:l'l!afher Bregfer
4. ~ra Hollcroff' s English liforatum class prnpams to rnsaarch a topic for thair paparn Photo by Katie Lamb
5. Travis Paica ( 12) lisfons as Matt Brockhoff ( 12) mads him a book during English. Photo by Paige !!nook
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).
Natasha Chab (ll) says that English classes teach students, "How to be a better reader, writer, and thinker."
6. Marikita Payno ( 11) and Kurt Andrn ( 11) prngont thoir rhotorical trianglo aggignmont in thoir Advancod Placomont languago and C.ompogifion clagg_ ~tudontg had to golJ a product without tho ugo of logog. Photo by gfaff •
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at North Star. FCS provides an opportunity to prepare kids for their future lives
"Culinary Baking gives me a chance to learn and improve on my cooking skills," Clinton Ohamara (ll) said Learning to cook/bake is an important skill to master for students preparing to live on their own
Many students like FCS classes for the independent work Chelsea Munger (9) said, "Creative Clothing and Design has been my favorite. You get to do a lot of projects, and it's all on your own time, so you don't have to rush or get it done on a certain date "
The independent activities can help students grow into self-sufficient adults, but many also like the group activities. It's a chance to meet new people and make.new friends. Others enjoy Culinary Baking for the food, like Melissa Harrold (10) who said, "you get to make your own food and eat it too!"
Favorite units among the classes were the tote bag in Creative Clothing and Design because "it was practical and fun" and the breads unit in Culinary Baking because banana bread tastes good, but some "just never knew how to make it."
FCS provides students with a break from textbooks and puts them in a different sett1ng where they learn lifelong skills without the monotony of typical school work. It presents an opportunity for a "fun and challenging" time.
8. Tiarrrah Kudron ( 12) cufo cloth for a polka~dottod toto bag. Tho toto bag projoct wag !!Omo gtudontg' favorito unit bocaugo it wag practical. Photo by Nic!olt! Tuma
7. Alycia Horgonrador ( 10) cloang up dighog aftor baking during tho brnad!! unit. Photo by Irina !!ulqjmanovic
1 . Aubrny Gorlach ( 11 ) followg along as foachor Jamos Bitz instructs the 5th period CAD Toch Dosign clasg. Thorn worn 6 periods of CAD classos offornd at North ~tar firnt somogfor. Photo by Heather Brester
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
Industrial Technology is not as scary as it sounds, just lodds of work. Students in these hands-on classes completed
electrical systems, the assembly, installation and repair of plumbing fixtures, how to install and test telephone and cable television wires, proper drywall techniques, the various ·types of roofs and how to shingle them according to city codes, the difference between MIG and ARC welds and how to properly inspect and complete the welds. Students also had the opportunity to study, inspect, disassemble, service and operate a working engine.
In order to survive one of the construction classes, Cody Mitchell (10) said, "Don't be afraid to get dirty." In hands-on classes such as Construction Trade Basics, students worked with cement, oil and mortar. For students that did not want to get dirty, there was Computer-Aided Design classes in which students learned skills in technical drawing, drafting and design .
As students progress through CAD classes they have the opportunity to participate in the Home Builders Association of Lincoln (HBAL) Design Project. Students are given a set of design restraints and design a house to suit an empty lot located within Lincoln Many looked forward to participating in the Davis Design/ VIP Project in which students worked on a design project for a commercial area chosen by Davis Design.
CAD Architecture and Engineering student Amy Hua (12) said, "The class is very laid back, and unlike a lot of other classes, the projects are very fun and creative."
5. B,m Ohlshwager ( 10) installs electrical wiring during 3rd period Construction Trade Basics class taught by Charmain !!atrne. During this station. students learned • skills to install electrical outlet boxes and light switches. Photo by Paigl! gnook
6. Justin !!herman ( 10) prnparns to shingle a roof during Construction Trade Basics class. laying shingles was one of the many techniques taught in this class. Photo by Paigl! gnook
5. Hicm Dang ( 11) and Brandi Zwigngr ( 12) eomparn math am:wgrn in a rnvigw gamg thg day bgforn a fogt. Photo by
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 an d 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 using my mind," Merrick said.
Still others think that math isn't about the class at all, but it's about the people that you meet. Allan Phan said, ''The most interesting thing about math is the people."
So whether you enjoy math or not, chances are you will need it as you progress through high school and the rest of your life
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!:howg hi!: elagg an gxamplg prob- /I lgm from thgir homgwork . Photo by Halie Defreece
7. Jonathan Watgon ( 11) gfarfg m on hi!: Prn--caleulug homgwork. I Photo by Paige ~nook
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1 ChornographQd Choir sings by thQ piano during t!lass. This C!lass is availablQ to juniorn and SQniorn by audition. Photo by Katie Lamb
foaC!hes this C!lass. Photo by Katie Lamb
3. Meghan Duryea ( 12) sings along with the rest of ConC!ert Choir. An audition is required for enrollment in this C!lass. Photo by Katie Lamb
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
5. Zae!h Wilbur ( 12) and Moh hammed ( 10) in Men's Choirs Rob !!alistean C!onduC!ts his C!lass. is available to all grade levels ·e # Lamb
6. !!hailee Marshal ( 11 ). Tony Odem ( 11 ) warm up dur Osborne foaC!hes Cone!
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P.E. and Health classes are required courses that every stude must take in order to graduate. There are many different P.E class available to the students including Fitness for Life, Team Sports, Weight Training and Swimming
Angie Everley (11), a mem~er of North Star's swim team , enjoyed her Health class and how easy it was learning about caring for her body. She is looking forward to taking "a swimming class or two next year " In P.E . classes, students were given the opportunity to participate in a variety of games and activities. They spent class time playing volleyball, basketball, ultimate football, ultimate frisbee, soccer, badminton and many other sports.
Students learned different ways to stay in shape while taking P.E. and Health classes Health teache~s informed their students about the effects of different habits on their bodies, such as eating, smoking, alcohol consumption and physical activity . Many guest speakers came to talk with Health classes to discuss these topics further uch as local police officer John McGann who discussed the effects and alcohol. Students also had the opportunity to watch a varie videos that helped teach them about their bodies. 1<:elsey Deabler (11) said that their class watched some "pretty decent videos." She also enjoyed the fairly light work load of the class .
4. Kylo .McBrido ( 11) spotsJQ1low woight training studont Ryan !!chwind ( 11 ) as ho complofos a got of bonch prnsgos. Many studont!: uso P.E classgg to koop in shapo for tho sports thoy play
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 T ost 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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out the laws of physics. ents enjoyed the "Skateboards with Force Meters" ysics the most because the students chosen as the "lighter mass" in the lab got to ride across the hallway on a skateboard while learning about force at the same time.
Chemistry classes were able to use chemicals to study how different elements react with each other. The labs were often described as great hands-on activities.
Anatomy and Physiology was the most advanced class offered at North Star, only offered as Differentiated, a • e e study of the structure and function of body • ome students enjoyed tracing a classmate and dra all of the bones in the body
Students could discover ew ideas and learn the theories her scientists have proven to true in the science class oom. Maybe one of our Gat rs will become a scienf t and find the cure f cancer. It all starte
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ming sound of Mr. Bock lecturing over World History, having a "snowball fight" in etoxi g back in-Wondzi's "Hilton" for Economics, feeding snake s in Mr . At:,lberg's eace in Ms Pester's Psychology class, Social Studies was taugh t in some way,
ocial Studies were the cour es where we studied people, government and cultures. Th es e classes were ur way of life, our thoughts, our discoveri.es, and so much more. elissa v~ n Bracklin (11) sai she thought Socia Studies was important because "you have to learn ll.Lllab nJoJmnw_whereJ Lfte_go_ • ,, ____ _ any tea hers created uniqtie review games to help studen ts learn. Some of the favorites were "snowts" (throwing crumpled up papers with questions on them) and usin g fly swatters to go for the "buzzer'' arker board Some games ere based on sp t rts, like golf, vo lle yball, baseball and basketball. avorite Rrojects included the presidential deba e in AP U.S. Hi story and the Roaring '20s project bes Kam cKinney (12) said, "it was a creative a d competitive project that was a fun way to learn." ged on the most creative project ma e, and the top ten from each class were displayed in the
ere given many different options to learn about the past, present and future in their Social
5. MiehgJlg Nguygn ( 10) and Aaron King ( 10) goof off affor finishing thgir Frnneh Wggk posfor in 5th p,uiod Frnneh 3/4. Photo by Mikal!la Davig
6. C.hglsgy Mgro ( 12) and Adam Walkgr ( 12) dgbafo thg outeomg of thgir Ggrman gamg. Photo by Ryan Muggman
7. Hign Dang ( 11) and Brnt Wurnfor ( 10) am obsgrvgd by !!panish foaehgr Kristi Hgfland as they work on an assignmgnt. Photo by Michal!la Michal!/
8. Jamison Wolfo ( 11 ) and Dion Madloek ( 11 ) lisfon to Or. Jganng Kwan's C.hingse Jgsson. - Photo by Mikal!la Davig
Northeast 13 12
Omaha Bryan 28 6
Lincoln High 42 7
Bellevue West 14 33
Kearney 14 45
Grand Island 0 28
Southeast 21 12
Fremont 21 13
Millard South 20 39
1. D.J. Battiato ( 11) takm: down Lincoln !!outhoagt. Tho Gatorn boat tho Knightg 21-12 in tho Octobor s th homocoming gamo. Photo by Heather Bregter
2. Zach Klapporich ( 12) and Jorry Koy ( 11 ) tako down Omaha Bryan'g Wallaco during tho Augud 31 st match up. Photo by Heather Bregter
3. Mafoo Molifua ( 11 ) fightg off a Lincoln !!outhoad dofondor. Molifua hag playod varnity football with tho Gatorn ginco hig gophomorn yoar. Photo by Heather Bregfer
4. Tho Gator Varnity football foam holdg thoir holmotg high on an oponing kick vornug Lincoln High. Tho Gator boat tho Linkg 42-7. Photo by Heather Bregter
5. !!onior Payton lvornon ig hold up by hig toammafog. lvornon playg wido rncoivor and lino backor for tho Gatorn. Photo by Heather Bregter
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After ending the 2006 season with a record of 1-8, the Gators got it in their heads something needed to change, both tactically and mentally. "When the season was over we started the new season right away. We did conditioning from winter all the way through spring," said Kendall Kitchen (12). In the Gator's opening game, they proved all their hard work and determination paid off by a big rivalry win against Lincoln Northeast in a last minute time crunch to beat the Rockets 13-12 with an 80-yard-run by Mike Shaw (12).
After a few weeks into the season, many
together, and if we make mistakes, we do it together."
After not making the playoffs in 2006, the Gators looked to get on top of their game for playoff hopes by defeating the Lincoln Southeast Knights. Winning the homecoming match-up and district game with a score of 21-12, made it the first time North Star had ever beaten the Knights in a varsity football showdown.
Zach Stofferahn (12) said, "Obviously, we all want to make the playoffs. Waller is always reminding the team, North Star foot-
of the 20_07 Gator mem- Thg 2007 Gator Varnity football foam huddJgs bers believed that they toggthgr as ong bgforn Lincoln Northgast. Thg had taken the definition Gatorn won against thg Rockgh: 13-12. Photo of team to a whole new by Karis:!:a Krus:e
level, and many saw the team as a family. Kicker Matt Cotton (12) said, ''The team has grown into a brotherhood. No one lets go of the rope, meaning if we were hanging from a cliff we will trust everyone on the team not to let us drop." The Gators started off the season 3-0, the best start to a varsity football season that North Star has ever seen in the history of the school. "Believing in each other is what has brought us to our success," reported Cotton.
Matt McClure (12) also commented, "This football season we really came together. We became a family and had no 'me's' on the team, only 'we.' We play together, learn
ball [2005 team] is the only team to make the playoffs, and our main goal is to do it again."
The Gators achieved their goal of making the playoffs where they faced third-ranked Millard South. North Star ended the season w ith a record of 6-4, with losses comi ng only from ranked teams.
Coach Waller said, "It's difficult for kids to hang in there when we have a record like we did last year, but the great thing about high school football is that every year is a new year, a new team, new players and new attitude." The success from the 2007 season proved to everyone that every year is a new year.
6. Quarforback Zach Zigmba ( 11) 7. Tony Pgrry ( 12) turns to fakg thg 8. ~gnior Matt Cotton kicks off hands thg ball off to foammatg Mikg ball down thg figld for anothgr Gator against Omaha Bryan. Thg Ga~haw ( 12). Thg Gaton: boosfod thgir gain. Pgrry scornd two touchdown!: torn bgat thg Bgarn 28-6. Photo rncord to 2-0 against thg Bgarn. Photo for thg Gaton: against thg Knights on by Heather Bre!:fer by Heather Bre!:fer Octobgr 5 th . Photo by Heather Bre!:fer
2. Rogorvo'g Dillion !!chrodt ( 10) carriog tho ball for a gain. !!chrodt playg both wido rncoivor and dofongivo back . Photo by Larry Jochum
3. Rogorvo foammafog Alox Nutfor ( 10) and !!hawn !!chnoidor ( 10) block for ono anothor to movo the ball up tho fiold for the Gatorn. Photo
With their persistence and work ethic setting them apart from the rest, members of the Freshmen, Reserve and JV football teams enjoyed competing with the other schools. They continued to stun others with their high standards and tough goals. "M team had univer-
every play, I thought of all the hard work I put forth during the off season. This helped me perform at my highest level," said Trevor Morrison (10)
Aft er ending on a positive note, the Gators finished with a successful football season.
5. Hmm Jongg ( 11) and foammafo Nafo Trouba ( 11) drag down a Lincoln Eagt ball carrior . Photo by Raehl!/ Wl!nzl
6. Crnighton Morrig (9) carrieg tho ball up fiold againgt Grand lgland. Photo by Karissa Krusl!
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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 tee d 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 wo 1out 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.·
1. !!tagia Whigonhunt ( 1 O} and Kundra Grundman ( 12} run with follow toammafog at !!oward. Photo by Topper Yoakum
2. The boyg· crogg country foam ghootg out of the gafo at the gfarf of their raco at Pioneern Park. Photo !!fove c.obb
3. Looniu Boardman ( 12}. Lacey Pickering ( 12}. Karnn !!ilvorntrand ( 1 O} and Kendra Grundman ( 12} tako thoir gtarting gfop for ono of their firnt racog of the goagon. Photo by !!teve Cobb
-= ;,;.:___J 5. Front: Dornk !!chnell ( 11 ). Taylor Lukag ( 11 }. Brian Footo ( 1 O}. Matt Keoghan (9}. Jacob Hiatt ( 12}. Robort Partoo (9} and Eric Lomigon ( 10). Back: Coach Mugiel. Coach Boyle. Coach Domior. Coach Wandzilak. Photo by !!teve Cobb
6. The girlg' foam circled up to pray beforn their raco at Oakland. Photo by !!heryl Kruge
7. Jacob Hiatt ( 12) rung the back gtrntch of hig race at !!oward. Hiatt hag ran the !!oward courne all four yoarg of hig highgchool earner. Photo by!!teveCobb
8. !!tefan !!chaepe ( 11 } and Am:tin Lonhoff ( 11} relax beforn their race at ;~ ,:0 Pioneern Park. Photo by !!heryl Kruge
9. On fhgjog. C!Oaehog !!era Domior 1 and Matt Mugiol hugtle to cheor for I.. ..:-. __ the girlg' digtrict raco. Both coachog 1r, wont and supportod their runnern for each moet. Photo by !!heryl Kruge u c_ .(,j
n people look at the Varsity Volleyball ee strong, athletic girls who have ses. What they don't see is how II grow into a family.
n the girls were asked about the ad similar answers for the same aybe one or two answers were happened during a game, but most onses were either about events or g with other teammates.
erly Bailey (9) who was new to the rogram, had a good time being teammates. ''The thing I like best eason is my team and how much hanging out, on and off the court,"
nly did hanging out with the team more of a family, but it also helped know each other outside of school. (10), a varsity team member for her in a row, said, ''The best thing about is getting to know people."
Michl (12), who was in her last year at aid she was sad it was her last year yball, but she was excited to move ings. When asked what she liked laying volleyball, Michl's response
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 thing that happened this year was playing 'Chubby Bunny' at a team dinner and Taylor Nelson spit marshmallows all over my t-shirt," said Roth.
So the next time you see the Varsity girls make a kill, maybe instead of thinking, "Wow, look how strong she is," you can think about how her other teammates helped her by digging that ball and setting her up. They all worked together as one, as a family.
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2. Mogan Puckott ( 12) and Ta r Carnfong ( 12) go up togothor fo Jo a doublo block in a gamo agains t incoln East. Photo by Ha/ill Dllfrnllcll
JV 1 Reserve and -Freshmen Volleyball
There are many feelings about volleyball. Some people don't care for the sport and others love it. For those who like it, there are many different reasons why they feel the way they do.
When the volleyball girls were asked what they liked about volleyball, they gave many responses. Take Bree Witt (11) and Mallory Paxton (11), for instance. They were both on the JV team. "The best thing about volleyball is the competitiveness," said Witt, · who played right side.
"I just love the sport, especially spiking," said Paxton, a middle hitter.
When answering, "What do you like best about volleyball?" the reserve team had two different answers. Kristina Della Croce (10) said, "I'm with people I know and I'm learning for next year."
Mai Lee (10) had simply one word, "Everything."
For the freshmen team members who were all new to North Star, they came into this program not really knowing what was going to happen. Some took the challenge just fine. "What I like best is when it's a close game because you always push yourself harder," Casey Brandt (9) said.
You can think of many reasons why someone would like volleyball. Whether it be the rush of winning or simply making a great kill, for the girls who play or the people who watch volleyball, it is because there's just something about it that pulls them to it.
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The bright ballpark lights shown down on the Varsity Softball team. Tired, ttie the girls 1·ogged out to their positions, ready to get the last three outs to hod onto their one run lead over Kearney. This victory would be the first time in school history the softball team would defeat Kearney.
"I don't think I had ever been that passionate about a game before. The game was so personal and intense," said captain Kam McKinney (12). _
These ladies never took a day off, averaging seven games per week. On the days they didn't play, you could find them out on the practice field fine-tuning their fielding skills or in the batting cage working out the kinks in their swings.
The girls finished the season with a winning record of 23 -20. They entered districts ranked 9th in the state, the first time in the school's history the team has been in the top ten. They found themselves in the district finals playing number one ranked Pallion Lavista South. • •
"That game was the first time I truly saw what North Star softball was all about," McKinney said.
The Lady Gators ended the season with a second place finish at the district finals.
1. Amb,ff Jordan ( 11) waits for tho pitch. This is Jordan's first yoar playing for tho Gators.
2. Brittany Coufal ( 11) gots in hor stanco to bat th e bal' away. Tho Gators lafor boat tho Rockots 7-3. Photo y Rachel Wenzl
3. Jamio Pofornon ( 11 ) lays down a tag for tho Ga h r!:.
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4. Kam McKinnoy ( 12) pitchos a win against Linco l Northoad. McKinnoy has playod for tho Gatorn all f t ur yoarn of hor high school carnor. Photo by Halie Defree g
5. Tho lady Gator Varnity softball foam huddlos by oa< laVollo. Photo by Rachel Wenzl
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It was a year to remember. The JV softball t am finished the year with the best record yet for North Star . he~ had a record of 11-18. At one point in the year, they h d an 11-11 record; making it a .500 season and breaking an c ther school record. The girls had really good team chemistry . he~ were teammates on the field and friends off, never ce sing to have fun. The team-elected captains Megan Hould 1 (llJ and Jodi Smith (9) worked together to make sure the sual "girl drama" stayed off the field and away from the gc me. There were many amazing players this year who will fof j nitely be the heart and soul of the Lady Gator softball ~am in years to come.
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The boys ten nis team ended the season with me ny highs. They ended up 14th at the state competition. Bre r,t Walterman (12_), Khang Pham (11) and Thomas Nguyen (:2) won matches at State.
They also saw many other victories throughout ti e season. At the Millard West Invite, the boys had two to p 5 fi ishers Lam Hoang (11) placed 4th at the Bellevue West I 1vitE
The JV boys team ended with a winning record c t 9 wins and 4 loses. Their wins included Grand Island, Pa p ll io, Lavista South, Lincoln High (twice), Lincoln Northeast, We veri and Fremont.
The reserve boys ended with a 2-7 record. Man y f the boys will get a chance to shine in varsity spotlight in he upcoming years.
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With hard work and determination really paying off, this year's five-member Girls' Golf team proved they were anything but small. While placing in the LPS Championship, the girls not only broke personal records, but set new records for years to come. Kamara Wright (12) won the Northeast Invitational with a score of 93, which broke not only her best individual record, but also the best finish record for the season. By taking fourth place at the LPS Championship, the team broke another LNS record. The 2007 Girls' Golf team set the standards for future Gator golfers, showing what teamwork and determination can bring.
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The 200712008 Boys Basketball season took off with a rocky start. This year, the team was evenly divided between seniors and juniors. But, regardless of the age difference, teammates quickly became brothers.
Adnan Begovic (12) commented on his team and said, "We had our rough times, but we all had the same desire to p game whole-hearted! round leather ball gether an
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could feel the en That game, was a re we were a real team." B said. He quickly added, "Bu ~_,,.,,,. ball should be enjoyed. We ma not have been the best team o t there, but we had fun every single game."
1 Kon Taylor ( 12) dribblos past tho offonso towards tho hoop. Photo by Irina ~uflljmanovic
2. Josh ~hoocraft ( 12) looh for an opon foammafos ag ho makos his way down th court. Photo by Irina ~uflljmanovic
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Reserve, an knew what player. To just a pa R (10) kept love the to stay straigh a hard an effo Blanton ( ed, "Bein to learns
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and mainly teamwork. Thanks to Coac h Geiger, we always strived to become better players and better people." e was more than Xavier Blanton (11) believed tha t teamwork was definitely the key ele- e player Depreece Payne ketball deep in his heart. "I e. This game has a trouble and keep uld rather know th and lose than har,.. ....,.iW. ,. ne said. Ed
ment to a successful basketball seaso n Blanton said, "Since our team had mixed e age groups, we definitely had to learn t adjust, but we quickly found team che istry, and I think it showed when we pla y d against Lincoln High in the Junior Vars it , tournament. All I have to say ... scoreoard!" Blanton smirked and added, " Ve he game well."
1. Kamgron Rggd ( 11) makgs his way down thg court as thg point guard. Photo by Irina gullljmanovic
2. Marcus Juracgk ( 11) shoots a frgg throw during a gamg against Lincoln High. Photo by Irina guflljmanovic
3. Dillon !!chrodt ( 10) waits patigntly at thg frgg throw sidgling. Photo by Irina gullljmanovic
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The coaches also got experi~nce s~eing how the North Star basketball program worked.
"It was rewarding, and I had a good time after coming from Southwest and coaching the boys over there," said Coach Eric Williams.
Whether the teams won or lost, at the end of the season they got something out of the experience. They had the chance to make new friends and bond with their teammates. They may not have always hung out during school or outside of school, but when they hit that court, they become one and formed that special bond.
Most the girls hoped to become better players and make it to the next level in basketball, whether it was to make the Reserve, JV, or even the Varsity team next year.
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5. Thg fivg starting girls huddlg up bgforn thgjump ball. Photo by Halie Defreece
6. Taylor Nglson ( 11) ggts rnady to pass thg ball into ong of hgr foammafos. Photo by Halie Defreece
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2. Antongtfo Horton ( 10) passgs thg ball to ong of hgr foammafos during warm up. Photo by Halie Defreece
3. Casgy Brandt waits whilg hgr foammafos shoots a frgg throw. Photo by Halie Defreece
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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
accomplishment, you know for a fact that you caused the success," added Mattison .
With a majo t win against Fremont, the North Star wrestling team displayed Gator pride out on the mats during the 20072008 season.
"I enjoy the respect of the sport . It's all about how hard you try and not just natural talent," said Alex Puddnez (10).
After ending the season on a positive note, North Star sent five varsity wrestlers to the State Wrestling tournament, making the team's bond closer than ever.
"Wrestlers are like brothers," stated Mattison, "We're all a family."
Row 1: (L to R): Matt Cotton. Michael Towle. Miguel Moreno. Andre Pack. Teven Cuddeford. !!hane Peppard. Casey Oppegard. Joe Hartley. Taylor !!tewart. Xavior Blanton. Luke Mattison.
Row 2: Coach Rodney Boykin, Tony Perry. Robert Palmer. Josh Rief. Matt Jackson. Diego Green. Jordan !!pale. Corbin Horne. Marcus Juracek. bret Wurster. Nick Lacher. Kendall Kicthen. !!am Housh. Jerry Key. Coach Blake Becher.
Row 5: Head coach Mark Waller. Coach Nathan Armagost. Coach Russell Plager. Coach Chris Dishman . Coach Dustin Oeteri:ling. Coach Matt Vrzal. Volunteer Coach Nick Herrington.
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 Jakg Frogchgiggr, Dylan ~humachgr, John Tatum. Nick lachgr, Mafoo Molifua. Todd Wynng, Coach Dwight Bgndgr.
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While some school days may have dragged on forever, the school yer seemed to go by way too fast to even believe it happened. This year North Star focused on "Celebrating Success," the third part of our school motto, and. indeed, there was a lot of success to be celebrated by the North Star student body.
Whether you were in fishing club or hip hop,clubs were the thi g to be in this year. If you were a freshman, hopefully you realized that getting involved in a ariety of activities was the only way to get out and meet new people. Seniors, this was y ur last year of high chool {not to mention your last year of free education) so most of you made it the m st memorable yea ever. Sopmo res and juniors knew it was just as important to be involved School wa more interesting w en you knew th e names of the faces you saw everyday, as well as knowing you woul be the leaders in t e next year.
This year's clubs were busy organizing and planning events. Whether it was for the community or school, there was always something going on. By being involved, you took part in the organizing and planning of events. There were some long days and hectic hours to make sure everything would get done as needed. Throughout the year we had dances, school clean ups, candyselling, and even egg roll and crab rangoon sales for different methods of raising money. Several clubs collected canned goods and clothes and donated them to the People's City Mission or to kids in neighboring elementary schools.
Joining a club was the best way to meat ne~ people and help make a difference. North Star had over 35 clubs or activities for students to select from, so it was hard to say that there wasn't anything that would interest people. From Latinos Sin Fronteras to Dunya Midd le Eastern club, from Fiishing Club to Science Olympiad, there was a club for every almos t every ethnicity and every interest. If there wasn't club you liked, then what better way to have one then to start it yourself, like the creation of Scrabble Club and Ping Pong Club during the 2007-2008 school year.
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On Octooer 5,2007 the first pep rally of the 2007-200 school year weht erway. Wfth ormances from LNS Dazzlws, Cheerers, and the ENT Step J m, the assembly brought SDllleS o the fqces and pride each North Star , . p Rally a in it with . So for m ~:-----great and ran
1 k 12, Green 11, lodies ready ... hut hut, hike! The girls of the North SiJr Powder Puff foot team launched off the game with the first play. Th football fell in the hands of the senior girls. Senior Wenzl was e ta • to be part of the team, "All us umped ot the ball first. We were rea everypne w a weiould do, even though we we said. ~cordin t in Perez it was an intense ed, ·tt was o g rience to let steam off an fo1 do~ so. , stMSw the boys that girl ~lthc»Jgh tht iunior doss did put up a g ended in victtbry. 'ihe Juniors didn't seem like ball and to be honest I think us senior girls iust said. Perez, along With the other junior cla~ di We la d be 'II give it to the ol<f 1psses, the ga or and inte~ 1 pumped ev, a,. Star students continu pre, a e found the • Star. I have definitely call myself a North
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"Cheerleading takes your time and motivation, it also takes spirit; w ithout those, you can't call yourself a cheerleader!" Ca rson Gose from Junior Varsity exclaimed when asked wha t it tooks to be a cheerleader. For North Star cheerleaders, it was a sport unlike any other. "It takes commitment, responsibility, and co mpassion. We're also cheering for our classmates and make new friends all the time. We help our schoo l stand strong," said Taylor Schell, Junior Varsity member
Cheer leading made its members leaders at the school and a role model to the students. Reserve member Arijana Sljivo wanted NS cheerleaders to have an image of leadership 0 11 spirit that lead the Gators to victories, and not the ima ge of "the typical movie cheerleaders who are stuck up."
No rth St ar cheerleaders worked hard all summer and school year at practices, poster making, competitions, and, of course, cheering at the games to keep Gator spirit and pride high.
12). Jgssica Rginhardt ( 12). and Mikayla Donahoo ( 12). Row 2: Erin Murray ( 10). Algxis La Pour (9). and Mindy copicka ( 10), ~hgllfiy Erickson (9). Nicolg ~chrodt ( 10). and Paigg ~nook ( 10). CourlfJ!:Y Photo zy makgup during kidnapping. aftgr thg ngw mgmbgrs wgrn lisfod. Thg foam spgnt thg day ggtting thigr nails don and Courle!:y Photo indy Nicgwonggr ( 11) foach a dancg during thg annual Littlg Dippgrs dancg clinic. This ygar thg foam chosg to da g to fggt Photo by PaigfJ ~nook
worked on preparing a routine to compete with in Iowa. They came out victorious taking first place on their home routine, as well as second place on their camp routine. Many of the members also received high honors. Jessica Reinhardt (12), Erin Murray (10), and Maureen Murray (12) all received All-American Nominees, and Maureen Murray was named top All-American, a huge honor. Other teams in the camp also voted on a team for having the best spirit, another award they received. Camp was a very successful time, but also a time for personal and team growth.
Mikayla Donahoo ( 12). Alrocig la Pour (9) and Mindy
g r ( 11) dancg during a Varsity bagkgtball gamg. Thg girJg wgrn pgrforming thgir compgtition routing.
5. !!ophomorng Emily !!picka. Erin Murray. Paigg !!nook. and Nicolg !!chrodt goof around bgforn compgfing at a gummgr camp. Thg foam gpgnt four dayg at lakg Okoboji for an NDA dancg camp. C.Ourfegy Photo
6. Thg Dazzlgrn hold thgir unity candJgg during kidnap-ping. It wag a dgmongtration of bringing all thg girJg foggthgr and uniting ag ong foam. Courles:y Photo
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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 plan- ning 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 hec- tic 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 grati- tude, 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 organiz- ing of this event, was pleased with the accomplish- ment 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."
2. Dillon ~hrodt ( 10) and foldorn during tho ~tafo organizod and rnady to go Mu~~man
3. lindgoy Homoyor ( 11) Wigh cornmony. Momf>org Dignoy World. Photo by R 4. Miko Mugil, Marlin Por
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5. Advisor Miko Musil and Ann !!oars ( 12) discuss how tho onding sossion will finish off. !!oars and Musil workod to got
9. Nicolo Whifohoad ( 12) and Maria Martinoz ( 12) look through homocoming docorations and docidod which to uso. Tho thomo for tho 2007 homocoming was Hawaiian Paradiso. Photo by Britmiy Bm:e
North Star's 2007 Fall Musical, Once on Th i s- land, was a tragic love story between a peas c lt, 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 J- ing him rec-over, the two fall passionately in I e. Once Daniel becomes well, he reluctantly revea l~ ,o Ti Maune that he is engaged to Andrea in an r- ranged marriage he doesn't really want. Daniel, ti n between Andrea and Ti Maune, decides he m 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 ag a i " Ian's character, Papa Ge, was a death dealer ) came for Daniel during his accident.
Ether Saure (12) concurred, "I'm really prou d ) 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 lslandwas a heart-touching ex prience, filled With moving songs and rousing do n numbers. It was a true delight for all audience me r 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, "bei ng 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 we nt as far as we could, the best we could, and that's all anyone can ask."
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.
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Row 1: Dylan Rginhardt (9). Krisfon Nath an {11 ), Kurt Andrn {11 ) Brandi Zwignor {12). !!towm Tran (9). Marikita Pa y m~{11 }. A Row 2: Kondra Gru dman { 12). [ril! Thomps on ( 10), Adam Kovar ( 10 ) Kolsoy Doablor {11 ). Ian radbury { 12). Zaina May or 1 1). Coal!h Brnnda Bro kor. Row 3: Tony Od o ( 12), Alisha Chab {10) . Mi<!ha<ll Jamos {12). Hal s o! Buol! {11). !!ammio War..! ( 11). Dana Hildo {12) , McKinnoy {12). Ah >y Wostling {11 }. Ph J by Amy Hua
2. Ian Bradbury {1 }jam~ to his tunos at th o l!oln Northoast Moot Pf 10 by Kurt Andre
3. Kolsoy Doablo r ( 1) pr1r parns dol!oration s t - tho !!pool!h holiday pa r J
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CRABBLE has the key component of innovation. Debaters, like this inventor, do research to invent new ideas about a case. Debate, to some, seems only like arguing. But underneath the arguing is the research, writing the cases and providing the evidence that wins the arguments. The original thinking that debaters use to twist their opponent's words to form their rebuttal is unique to Debate. The word "scrabble" means "to fumble about frantically," and if debaters found themselves doing this during a meet, they were grateful for the research they completed to prepare their arguments. Debater Kim Stevenson (ll) said that the most important aspect of Debate was rebuilding speeches. "You can completely destroy [your opponent's] case in an attack and define your own case with one speech," Stevenson explained.
Stevenson told about her challenging experience in Debate, saying, "At State last year, my partner and I were still first years and did not have a lot of experience, but somehow we broke to octafinals. We unluckily got stuck debating two seniors who happened to be the returning State ~ampions. We were super scared and were positive we were going to lose, but we did our best and somehow
ended up winning. It was a great feeling." This, Stevenson said, was the most rewarding aspect of Debate, having a good 'round and holding her own by debating really well. "Especially when you end up winning the round, or even winning the whole meet!" Stevenson said.
Debate helped its members to gain valuable innovative thinking and rise to success in their persuasive skills.
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5. Natalig Lips ( 11) hglps Mickig T akacg ( 12) with hgr casg at a mggt in Kgarngy. Photo by Will Higgins
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1. David Li looks ovor a crossword puzzlg bgforn thg Dg~gmbgr 12th induction cgrnmony. Photo by Nicola Tuma 2. Andrnw Castro warms up with his saxophong bgforn hg pgrforms thg opgning music for thg Dgcgmbgr 12th induction cgrnmony. Photo by Nicole Tuma 3. Zach !!tofforahn arrivgs just in timg and rushgs to thg sfagg. Photo by Nicole Tuma 4. lacgy Pickgring and Kamara Wright goof around bgforn tho Docombor 3rd mogting gfartud. Photo by Nicole Tuma 5. luko !!fogo-Tompsutt and Mikayla Donahoo discuss iduas during a Fobruary mogting. Photo by Krigfen Bengon 6. Mumborn of NH!! gathur in comiftogs to discuss idgas at tho Fobruary 13th mogting. Photo by Krigfen Bengon 7. Brittany Justa and Dana Hildo waif for a mggting to start. Photo by Nicole Tuma 8. !!ponsor Jun Alldor prnparns paporn bgforn tho induction cornmony.
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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 in two school activities. After 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 E
The year kicked off with 32 members and added 12 after the fall induction on December 12th for a total of 44 members in the 2007-2008 school year. i NHS members took a great amount of pride in the service they offered to the community. They group raised money to afford gifts for outstanding community leaders to thank them for all they did. Being a part of NHS was an experience all members would never forget and would cherish for years to come.
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Photo by Nicole Tuma
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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Row 4: Emily McKinngy, !!arah McKinngy, Michagl Jamgg, Joghua Gabgr, Andrnw !!rb. AJ Howgll, Chagg Collig r Josh C,agkgy, David Morri!:on. Britngy Bogg, Dggirng Ru!:h, Nataly Yapp. !!arah !!altzman. Erin Kgllogg. Anggla Nickg JI mil Wohlggmuth. Kaitlin Krugg, Kggniya Korobova. Va!:hti Carfor. Antigong Jack!:on. Jill Pfoifor. Brianna Crom. Ka r s a Krugg, Adam Evgrlgy, T anngr Krizgk, David las!:. Taylor Cobb. Kurt !!human. K~tig lamb: Kim !!fovgngon.
Row 6: Gingtfg !!wan!:on. Rob !!aligfoan. Ramggy Jabgr, Luka!: Whgfafong, Eric Thomp!:on. Grng Homgwood. Ma > Nglgon, Matfhgw Tindgl, Algx Fall. Nick Mgyggnburg. Drnw pgtfy. Taylor Rmmnbaum. Algx !!child. Jogh Ngumanr Matfhgw Blogg, Kahla !!tanlgy, Natalfo lip!:, lgxig Pickgring. Dana Hildg, Mggan Kovar. AJlig lugtftlg, Logan Edd y Marikita Payng, !!am Griffin. Qugntin Robb. Jacob !!pilkgr, Tobin !!fowart. Jim Wgbgfor.
Row 7: Robgrf !!okolik. Holliann C,aggy, Janicg Wignhold. Conngr lugthjg, Roman Nglgon. Jog Edward!:, Adam Ko tr C,hglgfo Harmon. Jacob Mgyggnburg. Cory McGarvig, Efhgr !!aurn. Adi!:on Thomp!:on. Brittany !!mglggr, Kimbgrli Knu!:t, Erik Winformutg, Trnvor Hanggn, Dgrnk Dggglm!:. Courlmiy Photo
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- Dah1elle Kempkes ( 12)
Kgvin Rgimnitz (9) C!OnC!Qntrafos during a football gamQ.
6. Algx !!C!hild ( 11) and Max Nglson ( 10) play during a C!Ompgtition. Photo by Beatrice Zwiener
7. Calgb Wigdgl ( 10). Brntt lowg ( 11 ). lukg !!fogg-Tompsgff ( 12). Ogrnk lgwis ( 12). and Travis Crow ( 12) prnsgnt thg drumling during a C!Ompgtition. Photo by Beatrice Zwiener
11 \/Vheh beihg ih ~arch1hg Ba~d. you have to love what you are doing. It is a lot of work ih the beglhhihg. but it all pays off ih the ehd wheh you see what everyohe cah accomplish.''
-Kevih Reih7hitz (9)
2. Tim !!mith ( 10). Lind!my Clausgn ( 12). and Colorguard lgad thg MarC!hin g Band through thg sfrggts for a long paradg. Photo by Beatrice Zwiener·
3. Brandi Zwigngr ( 12) and Oanigllg Kgmpkgs ( 12) show thgir IDCC!itg mgnt during a gamg, Photo by Beatrice Zwiener - 4. Ramsgy Jabgr (9). Andrnw !!rb (9). Joshua Gabgr (9). Josh Caskgy ( 11 ). and Adam Evgrlgy ( 12) play trumpgts during a C!Ompgtition. Photo by Beatrice Zwiener
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Photo by Beatrice Zwiener
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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s Mgndgnhall ( 10). Matt II ( 10). Row 2: Jm:ig Ka r r g ( 10). Josh Caskgy ( 11 ) Drakg ( 11 ). Max Nglson ( ·1 oungman. Robbig Grigsg r ( don Foltz ( 10). Ana !!chl a i hgr ( 10). Dylan ~amgn ( ' 11 ). Brianna Crom (9). Br i ( 11 ). Brandon Nislgy (9 ).
Cobb ( 10). Mgghan Duryga ( 12). A.J. Howgll ( 1 ( 12). Kurt Andrn ( 11 ). Danigllg Kgmpkgg ( 12). Thompgon ( 10). Kim f!fovgn on ( 11 ). 8gn Bar Courfegy to
cKinngy ( 12). Kglli Garrigon ( 12). in ( 12). Jgggica Hadgnfoldt ( 10). Row 8gthany Hargrnavgg ( 10). Karigga chwaninggr ( 11 ). Ali Abbott ( 11 ). Taylor ). David Morrigon ( 10). Erica Ggngfmbach am Evgrlgy ( 12). Kglggy Dgablgr ( 11 ). Brntt ( 12). lindggy C.lauggn ( 12). Tony J)dgm ( 12).
Thank you foe all the joy you h.a\Je gi'7en us through the years. We are so IJery proud of you!
Love 2'\l\vays, Moo~ Doo
You h.cuJe wot'ked hard <ij> already accomplished lnuch. We are proud of you! Looo, Moni~Da.d
To ouc intelli,gent, talented, beautiful and fier:cely independent dmightee. We aee ·o pt:oud of you.
Love, Mont<&Dad
Y out' m ,usical future is \,vai,ting! VJ...! e ace so proud of all you hcuJe done!
Lo\Je, Mom. Drul 'tr Julian
Proeaeina
lways keep that beautiful smile and kindness in your head. We are so proud of you!
Lo~e, Mom,, Dad,
Wocds can't. express how peoud vve a:ce of you. Good luck on you fnture jouvneys. Make all yout' dx-eanis a eeality.
Lo1Je, Ylom,, Dad, Nick, ancl Dani
front a cutie to a beauty. What a beauhful vJom,an you ha\/e beconw. We at'e so proud of you!
It's good! Life, with you
Wi.th all of our. love. :r1om. Dad. 'tr beoth.er.s in it, is and always has been so good!
Love always fi,om )'Our pmud farn,ily, :V1oin. Dad <it T t'e\Jor
It's on to college and adulthood. Thet'e's no challenge you can't 01.Jet>com,e when you pui youc mind to Lt. Congmtulahons! We are so proud of you and at'e looking forwacd to enjoying your evet•y success with you. Keep up the hued wock
Lo1Je, Mom,, Dad, Dushn and Gmndma Macji
Burbach
They joy you\7e brought to our live We are so blessed to hcuJ Lo!Je, Mom Dad
We are so pt>oud of you and what you have accompli,shed. Stay sweet. Be happy!
This hm,e is vet•y im p octant. We ace pc ,t of yot~. «Eces lo mejot:> de nue t 1Jida" Dad and Mom Te que rantos
Jaimii and Matt K.ittrdl
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
Daughtee, feiend , rAthkte , Dancee...
You have always liled to have a good hme. Li,fe has just begun! We arn pt>oud of you.
Lo1..1e, Momqj,Dud
We at>e pt>oud of you and hope aU of · yout> dceants com,e frue. Love, Dad~ Mom
We are very proud of you and all you-c acconi plushnients. There us n.othi,ng you can't do i,f you set your mi,n.d to i,t.! Keep smili,ng! Lo1Je, MomcitDad
To out' little dancer, 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, Dad, Mmn, Dylan, and 1\lysha
Travi~ Grow
CLASS OF 2008
I am, so proud or yon and the accomplish1nents you:ve made.
Good Luck und t'en tent ber the best is vet to com,e! .I
Love [oeevee, >'fom,
Congrotulations, Et'icu, you dmma queen~ Best of luck CLS you continue following your dvmms!
Lo 1e, Dad, ~om, :vfe cii Zoe
Fr.om, pi,gtnils and goofiness to a 6eauhful pet:son.
~rian Maret
T he futuce looks beiqht! 'J/ e·ee pt'0t1d of yon and lo"1e ) ·ou "'ery 1nuch~
Mom 'lf Dad
Cody barkins
Congrotu.lations- 'w7 e ar-e so proud of youx· success wi.th hfe and groduati.ng. Keep up wi.th youx gocJ.s, detet·mt.nafion and beli.ef i.n youxself. You rnck and am the best!
Lo1Je, Yout' fmnily
Robirt Palmir
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
y OUt;' Tea.mm.ate, Fronk McEtarffev
~ndra Grundman
We are 1Jery proud of you and cannot express all the joy you brought to our li1Jes.
'.Always remember to keep the fun and lo1Je ali1Je in your heart.
Lo1Je ah-vays, Mom, Dad, and our Sisters
Goals achie1Jed: W odd tm1Jeler - rA ustroli.a, New Zealand, Dominican Republic, Eagle Scout, and gmduate., but the best is yet to corn,e!
Bissii a.k.a. Cholita
Lo1Je, M:om, BiR <tJ>Gmndma
Keep making us proud like /
ha1Je throughout the years We lo1Je you! Mom, Billy, ~imi 'H' Ge
Congmtulati,ons! You ha1Je so much to be proud of. Keep on following your droom,s.
We lo1Je you, Mom <tJ> Dad
We at'e so pt'oud of the amnzing young woman you have becorn,e. We wish you all the best in life!
We love you, Mom,, Dad, 1f>Gmmmy
Jesusita, Felicidades en tu Gmduacion!
We'r:e so pr:oud of your: hax·d wor:k. Y ou'r:e a gr:eat daughter: and sister:. May all your: dr:eams come tme; you deserve it!
Mama, Papci, fmncisca, Elizabeth
Whet"€ has the tirne gone? Stay tme and beli.eve i.n yout'self. You can accompli.sh anythi,ng you set youc mind to. >'ia.y all youc hopes and dwams com,e kue N e\Jet' focget hO\ 1 niuch you are lo\Jed.
Lo\Je , Mom, Dad. Celene
tllisha Kay l3rinkman
We ewe 1Jery pmud of you, -Alisha. fcom , the fone you could make youc wishes known , you ha1Je gone aftec thern with gceal detet>minafion.
Lo\Je m,uch, 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
o rruittev how old .you become, you ~ll always be my little . «:Deice &w." •
I~You, Mom, -
You all grow up too fru,t! It's been CJt'OO-t and ENTERTNNING! But -cemember, where €\?er life takes you, you will al,\1\1ays be out' little gids.
Youc Families -
Thank -you fot' all the wonderlul ~~mories. We are so pt'oud of yout' many accomplishments and-know you__ will suc-ceed at whatcNet' you choose. rA princess -fot"e\Jec.
Lo\Je, Mom, Dad, and Jon
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. We wish you success and endless ~ppiness in all your f utuw endea\1oc~
We km you, &ooby!Mom, Dad,-Christine; and Stephanie
ngmtul.ahons, Daniell
It's amnzing to t'eahze how .,,,..,....ro tor vJe'\Je come togethec 0 maHet' the distance, flL always be hecc~.
I Lo\le You, Sum
We at'e so pmud of the beo.uttfu~ confident and tolented young womnn, singec and dancec you h.aoo become. Y ouc futut'e is bright rv ahvays ceach fot' the stars, follow youe heart and ne\Jet' g11Je up on you,e dt'eam,s!
Matt Cotton
We lo-,:,c yon "1ery mnch, Yout' family
~atty
I mn so pvoud of you fo-c allot yoac acconipli,slunents this ym-c! Whethet' it's bei,ng an all star soccer. phyev, rn,~ 1ny best fctend and boyfriend, you ace tculy an mnazi,ng person. Congmtulattons, ancl I knovJ you ,vi,ll achie"1e geeut things in the years to cmne.
Lm.1 e, Paige
eA kue ft'Lend is som,eone "vho thinks • 1 you re a goou egg, even though she knows you'ce slinhtv cracked." J ---.; J
Nevec focget the hm,es \VC shaved, and the best ts 'Vet to cmne!! J
T{manda Jordan
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.
Lrn,'e You So >1uch
Se ,or s
~ra elizabith Winzl
Within you lies sfa:>ength, com,passion, drnams, life ... It is our joy to watch you grow, change and beco~e a daughter we at?e pt?oud of.
1\ll our lo'7e, Morn, , Dad, 1\lyssa, Rachel, Michael, Grondpa, and ,,,..A l" your 1'\nge
'(lnakanzn ~nchiz Corbin ttor~
Pam nuestm hija
que las a hecho m,uy orguilosos. No podmnws pidir mas de ti.
Detu padres
Congmtuhtions, b6y! I'm so pcoud of you! You been the hght of my l1fe. I know you wi-ll accomp l' ' · gcmt th1ngs. I lo\Je you so much. I can't wait foe th (::
f utuce Lo\Je 1\lways, Stephan1e
~kphanii ®odgi
S teph, we are 1Jery pmud of you! You are a beauhfu~ amazing person. Reach for the stars; we know you can do anything.!
~What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail?" Your hfe hcu, defined these words.
Lo1Je, Look towards your future and l11Je your dreams. Mom, Dad, 1\bby
Lo1Je, Mom and Todd
Ki m & Kri~t in
Out' friendshi,p u,n't quite pet.feet, actually, not even close.
We at'gue about e1Jerything from abocii,on to at'guiJ1.g what we't'e at'guing about. '.Aftet' ei,ght yeat's of being friends, it's time to molJe apaci. It's off to college to lead two separote h <Jes. We will fi,nally be less annoyed with each othet' because we won't see each othet' e1Jery day. So good luck in yout' fotut'e; see you i,n ten yeat's.
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We're groduating and going to college! Good luck, I know you1l make it in e~erything you do.
I lo~e you, Kim
Cost of being born: $5,CXX)
Cost of being a girl C0-18} $270,CXXXD -.- ++
Cost of turning 16: $11,CXX)+
Cost of first car accident: $4,CXX) : Cost of college education: $35,CXX) + -·-'
Seeing you gmduate front pre-sch c ,tl, elen1,~ntury, n1,iddle and high sch • ·c PRICELESS
You are wodh every dolhd , Thanks for making us proud pare1
Mom 'B' Dad
, Hrothec,
• You aw not only m y best fciend, but you m my sisted I know we \.\. stay i,n touch becau se can 't Live without eac h. othed
Love , Kelli,
Kelli, Since 7th gro,de we have been best fciends. We have been thcough the good, the lxu:l, and the ugly togethec. If we could get thcough aU of that, we can get thcough anythi,ng.
Love, Hrothec
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fcont gynuw,shcs to softlx1ll to di\Jing to acaden1,ics ... To just being youcselfl You 'Ll always be ouc fa\J9cite gidl
We ace all so pcoud of you. You kuly ace one of a hnd , and you always put a smile on out' faces. We love you so much , and we know you will achieve all of youc goals. You 've loocned so much these past yeacs and you 've gcown into a beau hf ul young lady. Love , Dad, Mom , lcnm, iAcmin, A.emit'
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Jaime Taylor
Mobil Duir Dontavious Kiet Khuu Dmitr iy Nastin Joshua Rice Vantha Tep
Heather Engleman Horton Jeremy Kiene Jon Neal Josh Rief Anthony Trang
Monique Aboud James Brown Shaye Epp Vontavious Quentin King Goku Ngo Jonathon Rivera Brandy Turner
James Adams Nate Brown Joe Estrada
Michelle Agee
Joey Agudo Diablo Campbell Brandon Fix Amy
Hussain AI-Ghazawi Nghia Cao Carrie Franson
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Paul Aldrich Jose Castillo Muniz Tasha Frisch
Waed Ali Anthony Castor Tyler Frye
Ashley Amaro Duane Cayou
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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.
The 2007-2008 school year has quickly flo wn by. The theme of the yearbook was "W hat do you see Beyond the first glance?" Kri st en Benson and Kim Huynh took on the tas k of designing the cover The cover contains ho t foil, spot color, and 4-color. The Walsw ort h
Kolly Babl.. fonts used were Braddon, Bria, Chelsea, Futura, LittleSquirt, Michael, Schoolboy, Sl ee pwalker, SnowWrite, Tacky, and Yellowja ck et. The programs used to create individual lo oks for each page were Adobe Photoshop E l /ments 3.0 and Adobe lnDesign CS2. We c rdered 800 books for the Walsworth Publis h1 r q Company in Marceline, MO to produce ar .1
