Westerville North - Activities & Events!
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The 1978-1979 staff of the school newspaper, "The Odyssey", was guided by English teacher Mrs. Carla Noll. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Students in the 1979-1980 Key Club enjoy a community service "pep talk" by science teacher Mr. Dave Weaner. [Click picture for a larger version.]
On November 6, 1981, the WNHS Drama Department opened their season with the Shakespearean comedy, "A Midsummer Night's Dream". The spirit Puck (played by Todd Smith) is seen here casting a spell on director, Mr. Tim Brown. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The WNHS Drama Department, under the direction of Mr. Tim Brown, presented Agatha Christie's "Ten Little Indians" on the evenings of November 8-10, 1990. Here, the cast discovers the first victim (played by Chris Aultman) in this classic murder mystery. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Where were you on March 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in 1979? Perhaps you attended the WNHS production of "The Music Man" at the Westerville Performing Arts Center. [Click picture for a larger version.]
"West Side Story" was presented by the WNHS Drama Department from February 27-March 1, 1986. Here we see the Sharks and Jets gathering around the big fight between Riff (played by Mark Erickson) and Bernardo (played by Todd Taylor). The winner? Shakespeare. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Opening on March 5, 1981 in the Westerville Performing Arts Center, the WNHS Drama Department presented the musical "Carnival". In this picture, the circus-bound runaway orphan girl Lili (played by Donna Morris) joins the puppets in a song of love. [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1983) The WNHS Drama Department presented the musical "Oklahoma!" on March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Directed by Mr. Tim Brown, it was held at the Westerville Performing Arts Auditorium. In the picture above, Laurie (played by Kris Kovach) and Curly (played by Todd Strickland) ride off into the sunset in their "surrey with the fringe on top". [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1985) On May 3rd, the Junior-Senior Prom ("A Touch of Magic") was held at the Villa Milano. Music was provided by The Street Players. In the picture above, Joe Mentzer searches frantically for his date, Sandy Jahn, among this harem of girls! [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1986) On May 24th, the Junior-Senior Prom ("A Place in Your Heart") was held at the Villa Milano. The popular band Money provided the entertainment at the dance. In the picture above, Andy Erkis and Pat O'Donnell strut their stuff. [Click picture for a larger version.]
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A 1977 edition of "The Odyssey". [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1979-80 "In the Know" team, as seen here under the watchful eye of history teacher Mr. Harding Kirchoff. [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1976 "Newcoming" WNHS Court (not Homecoming since North was only in its second year in existence). [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1977 WNHS Sweetheart Dance. [Click picture for a larger version.]
Benjamin Franklin said there are two guarantees in life: death and taxes. Almost as certain, however, is Westerville North and its passion for Caring & Sharing, as seen here during the C&S Assembly in 1990. [Click picture for a larger version.]
WNHS Sweetheart Dance in 1994. [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1993) Homecoming is a success thanks to these "dedicated" class officers and helpers! Can you spot future WNHS Vice Principal Mrs. Stephanie McGeorge? [Click picture for a larger version.]
The 1995 WNHS Homecoming Court... including a beardless Dr. Hartnell! He's the tall guy in the middle of the back row rocking the red hair. In a twist fitting of an M. Night Shyamalan movie, Dr. Hartnell would wind up that year's Homecoming King! (I know, I'm scared, too...) [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1979) When was the last time you were THIS happy?! On May 4th, the Junior-Senior Prom ("The Times of Your Life") was held at the Hilton Inn in Worthington. Music was provided by the band, Starborne. In the picture above, the sibling of a chaperon clearly has the time of his life... perhaps inspiring the dance scene with Long Duk Dong in 'Sixteen Candles" five years later. [Click picture for a larger version.]
(Circa 1980) Kim Kennedy and Adam Zinsmeister were elected the 1980 Senior Couple, and certainly looked the part! On May 2nd, the Junior-Senior Prom ("Return to Paradise") was held at the Student Union on the campus of Ohio State University. Music was provided by the live band, Chalice. [Click picture for a larger version.]
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