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

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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. -

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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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Physical Education Classes Stressed Good Sportsmanship Boys enrolled in P.E. classes participated in such sports as baseball, basketball, football, tennis, golf, wrestling, gymnastics, and track. The physical fit- ness program was especially stressed and improve- ment was measured by a series of tests. Students were taught the rules and skills of individual sports which can be used in later life. Girls in physical education classes learned the proper rules and skills for both individual and team sports. They gained experience in a variety of sports including golf, tennis, archery, softball, and volley- ball. Modern dance, porn-pon, and cheer classes were included in the physical education program. Through these classes the girls gained skill and sportsmanship which will be useful to theni now and in later life. Donald Covey Bettse Phelps Boys' P.E. Girls' P.E. B.A., M.A. B.A., M.A. Lane Sharman and Larry Carleston learned various wrestling holds. Bill Zuraff thought he could shoot a Maxine Standerfer William Roberts Dr. Catherine Wilkinson basket as well with his feet as with his Girls' P.E. Boys' P.E. Girls' P.E. hands. B.A., M.A. B.A., M.S. B.E., M.A., Ed.D. 30