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

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J. Donald Pace William McDermott Driver Education Safety Education B.A., M.A. B.S., M.A. Driver, Safety Education Emphasized Responsibility Driver education, a requirement for gradu- ation in the Phoenix Union High School sys- tem, instilled a sense of responsibility and the proper attitudes in the automobile driver. Students discussed both the mental and the physical aspects of operating a car. They were introduced to traffic problems and discussed the proper reactions to various situations which might be encountered on the roadways. Students who took the nine-week safety edu- Jeff Allen measured his depth perception in driver education class. Mr. Pace tested the reaction time of Kristine Dus. cation course learned the proper first-aid for minor and serious injuries. They also discussed fire pre- vention, firearm safety, water safety, and civil defense. Mr. McDermott supplemented the safety education text with lectures.

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Lawrence Chard Bert Belluzzi Graphic Arts Auto Mechanics B.A., M.A. B.A., M.A. Different Shop Classes Developed Productive Skills Industrial arts classes tried to develop natural abilities in students. There were many different shops contained in the industrial arts program. General shop was a basic course which gave stu- dents a general background in all shops and en- abled them to choose among other specialized in- dustrial arts courses which they wished to take. Boys in general shop were introduced to printing, woodworking, electronics, and metal working. Boys in auto mechanics were allowed to work on their own cars as they learned more about how to repair different types of vehicles. Courses in drafting and graphic arts were of value to students who planned careers as engineers. Courses in electronics and auto mechanics were equally valuable to boys who planned to specialize in those fields. William Thomasson Je!-auld Nelson General Shop Woodwork B.S., M.A. B.A. Bob Golden rebuilt a carburetor in auto Chris Christy used a compass to complete an assignment mechanis- drafting. 27

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'ffivi I , , 'Hifi W Mrs. Freeman used a map of the United States in a geogra- phy lesson. Instructors Gave Individual Attention in Special Classes Special education classes were available at North High School for intellectually handicapped stu- dents. The students in the special education program are educable, hutthey need more individual help and attention than is usually available in the normal classroom situation. Instructors stressed the practical application of solid subjects. Students spent two or three hours with the same teacher learning the fundamentals of English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Students in the special program enrolled in regular Educational materials were filed by Mrs Freeman. classes lor such non-solid courses as physical educa- tion, art, music, R.O.T.C., and student Work experi- ence. Seniors in the special education program spent their school days in on-the-job training programs. .lack Spolinn Marguerite S. Freeman Spec. Education Spec. Education B,A,, M.A., Ed,S, R.N., B.S.N., M.A. Mr. Spolinn demonstrated an arithmetic problem to his special education class. -