Northfield High School - Shield Yearbook (Wabash, IN)

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Science Presents the Background for Life Science in the world today has gone beyond 19th century man ' s wildest imaginings and is advancing at a more rapid pace all the time. Accountably, North- field ' s science area is one of the most widely used areas of the school. The physics class this year studied the natural laws and conducted experiments to prove or demon- strate them. Chemistry students examined the nature of matter in terms of molecular structure and chemi- cal composition. Biology students studied the life processes of both animals and plants. A science fair, sponsored by the science depart- ment was held in March. Above Left-Mike Howard and Max Gaston work on their experiments in Chemistry class. Left-The seventh graders listen to Mr. Gunter explain their science lesson for the day. 15

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Above Right-JoEllen Hipskind prepares a test tube for the centrifuge. Above Left-Matt Driscoll looks up from his work in Science class. Right-Max Gaston tries to get the spectro- graph to work in Chemistry class. Mr. Mast laughingly looks on. 14

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Typing Offered to Eigfith Grade This year for the first time typing was taught to all eighth grade sections but one. The course lasted 12 weeks. During that time they learned the keyboard, how to type letters and post cards, and the basic principles of centering. It has become a problem to get all students who want typing in high school scheduled into the classes offered. It is hoped that this will cut down on the number of high school students wanting to enroll in typing and also allow these students to use their typing skills earlier. Students in the Office Practice and typmg classes put their skill to good use this year by typing grade cards for all students at Northfield -almost 4,000 cards! Above right-One of the 8th grade students, Scot Driscoll, receives help from Mrs. Mast. ■ ■ i„ Right-Mr. Duker puts some of the bookkeeping principles Below-Myra Smith, Lauri Finnegan, and Lorraine Horstman type student grade cards. 14 16