North Phoenix High School - Hoofbeats Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Students used abstract reasoning in Mathematics Ranging from general math to advanced senior mathematics and trig, North High School mathe- matics instructors taught students to use abstract reasoning in their thinking and to apply previ- ously learned math to new situations. Students were taught advanced techniques in dealing with mathematical ideas, and became familiar with pro- fessions using this subject. Because of the complexity of more advanced courses, students were required to take simpler subjects before continuing with higher mathe- matics. Students could choose from many phases of math, and found that the courses helped pre- pare them for the problems facing adults at home and at work. Bob Bello, Marla Garrison, and john Molnar solved trig problems on the blackboard in Mr. Inman's trigonometry class Trigonometric functions were covered during the course. m E S f Geometry teacher Mr. Drinkwater showed Mary Kracht the reasoning in a problem and diagramed it on the board. The principles and practices of logical thinking were emphasized throughout the course. 'ljrigonometry students needed individual instruc- tion at times with their problems. Mr. Inman helped Sally Mueller work a trig problem. 23

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Miss Daou Miss Deaver Miss Fields Mr. King Mrs. LoPiano Typing Shorthand Typing Gen. Business Typing Gen. Business Record Keeping F.B.L.A. Business Math Janice Hansen found that taking dic- tation was a simple process after ex- perience in typing. Dictation was heard by all students through earphones. Students Acquainted With Proper Business Methods The center and connecting thread which ran through all trades was the broad and necessary field of business. Businessmen were influential in providing cooperation and usefulness to insure the smooth operation of other professions. North offered a variety of courses designed to prepare future business leaders with the nec- essary qualifications. Among the skills acquired through these classes were typing, shorthand, book- keeping, business law, and operating business machines. The students gained a practical under- standing of business management and arithmetic, and interested students could enroll in Distributive Education, designed to further their instruction with local businesses. Miss Munger Miss White Mr. Palmer Shorthand Typing Ojice Training Bookkeeping Business English F.B.L.A. Tryone Burnett gained experience in oper- ating business machines in class. Ofhce ma- chines such as this aided smooth company operation.