North Side High School - Legend Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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A sophomore English class listens carefully as Mr. Fisher explains his grading procedure and class requirements. He also discussed the possibilities of taking some field trips. In search of entertainment, Junior Phyllis Per- kins looks at Mrs. Neuhaus ' movie catalog. Seniors Teresa North, Marlena Javor. and Barb Woods prepare for a test in a senior English class taught by Mr. Lewinski. Mr. Fred Humphrey and one of his sophomore classes participate by reading and discussing topics mentioned in their textbooks. English 21

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Students participate in English activities Participation in projects helped stu- dents learn how to utilize effectively the English language. Several students contributed stories, poems, and photographs to a project organized by the Literature Seminar. This senior class, with assistance by teachers Mr. James Lewinski and Mrs. Kathleen Neuhaus, published a new student-oriented magazine entitled Moods. Other seniors toured local ra- dio and television studios with Mrs. Zola Noble, teacher, to observe the processes of the mass-media. Meanwhile, junior students learned the relationships between English and American History. Students studied the history of the English language and developed writing skills in this course. Field trips provided the opportunity to learn about local folklore. During this time, students taught by Mr. Micheal Morris became pen pals with elemen- tary school students. Sophomores also participated in projects. They had the opportunity to display their hobbies in class. Com- mented Mr. Norman Fisher, teacher, Hobbies have special significance and I ' ve found that students enjoy telling others about them. Mr. Harold Gruver. teacher, and members of a sophomore class loo k over various types of comic strips on his bulletin board. Students learned the significance and ideas expressed in these cartoons. Mr. Robert Pugh assists a group discussion involving juniors John Lothamer, Jeff Nordyke, and Ster- ling Hartzog. Mr. Pugh planned many group discussions and class activities. Mrs. Noble reads a passage from a textbook entitled Points of View to Senior Cindy Hagan. 20 English

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Productions enrich drama appreciation Productions ranging from an all- school comedy to a childrens ' play oc- cupied the Drama Department. Advanced drama classes produced one-act plays; first-year students presented the childrens show. All memorized scripts and learned how to perform effectively. Stagecraft classes built sets which could be reused after every perfor- mance. This kept the construction costs to a minimum. Mr. Lincoln Record, drama director, encouraged appreciation for the me- dium of drama, which includes knowl- edge in acting, makeup, costume, and theatre management. He also taught the history of the theatre to his Begin- ning Drama classes. Many students in the drama classes participated in the Thespian Club, an organization that assisted the classes in raising funds for the various productions. Seniors Sara Rumage, Mike QuigJey, Bob Hunter and Molly Higgins rehearse for ' Savage, a comedy (hat began the North Side theatrical season of Mr. Record. During a game of charades in drama class. Junior Leonard Strack portrays comedian, Charlie Chap- Jin. His audience includes juniors Karen Shollenberger. Mike Long. Vickie Sauers. and Anita Sala- Senior Calvin Swangin and Junior Larry Hunter, set the spotlights for a concert.