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

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Bruce Barton Doyle Hardy Geometry Algebra B,S,, M.S. B.A., M.Ed. Thomas Inman Raymond Nicolay Algebra Geometry B.A., M.A. B.S., M.A. Math Department Covered General Math to Calculus Mathematics has had a large part in helping man understand the world around him. Through the use of math, he has taken great strides in solving the problems of such fields as sci- ence, economics, and engineering. Today mathematics also plays avital role in the relatively new areas of space travel and electronics. North High's math department gave students the basic background neces- sary for future occupations inthe nu- merous areas to which mathematics may be applied. Math courses ranged from general math to calculus and also included introductory analysis, trigonometry, geometry, and algebra. Those who were willing and able to do the extra Work could enroll in advanced math classes. 22 Introductory analysis students spent part of each class period preparing their assignments for the next day. ' Mr. Inman's blackboard and chalk proved to be two of his most effective teaching tools. Robert Wheelwright Harold Williams Helen Woodburn Algebra Trigonometry Algebra B.S.. M.Ed. B.A., M.S. B. S., M. Ed

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Mr. Casteel explained the characteristics of a cell to one of his biology classes. Biology Students examined specimen under the microscope and wrote up the results of their findings. Students prepared experiments in the lab to help them better understand chemistry principles. 21

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., if Mr. Bagwell and the concert orchestra rehearsed for one of their many performances. xi'f J Wi 4, V ,-XX D . Music, Art Classes Gave Appreciation of Fine Arts Art, music, and photography classes were offered to students by the fine arts department. Eight semesters of art were available to students who were especially interested in art work. In these art classes students learned to work with different art mediums and to express themselves through the use of these mediums. Each student was re- quired to turn in a special art project each term. Music students were offered a wide var- iety of music courses to choose from. Sev- eral vocal groups included Choraliers, Northernaires, Cadet Choir, and Concert Choir. Instrumental classes were begin- ning, intermediate, marching, and concert bands, and beginning, intermediate, and concert orchestra. Music appreciation was also offered to interested students. Photography classes taught students to pose, shoot, develop, print, and enlarge William Bagwell Betsy jean Frith Marynelle Hartman Orchestra Photography Art B.A., M.A. B.A. B.A., M.A. :f i ' ' 'fffi f .iff i4 .K ..k,, ,, Kathleen Hergt Charles Sessions Chorus Band B.S., M.M. B.M., M.M. pictures. Students also learned about dif- ferent types of film and camaras and how to use each. p,1,l,,f' V V , .Af.r . a Miss Hergt took the alto section of the concert choir over their part in anew song.