I C Norcom High School - Greyhound Yearbook (Portsmouth, VA)

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Radio and T.V. Broadcasting What goes on in that soundproof room on the second floor of Norcom? The answer is, “Plenty.” The Radio and TV Broadcasting Career has a fully equipped radio station studio. Students have spent a fruitful nine months learning about what is involved in this method of communication. In the spring, Norcom’s own radio station was born. WNHS was manned by Broadcasting students. Students in this program also gained knowl- edge about their career by taking numerous field trips to local broadcasting stations. Mr. Joe Cyrus Phibbs, the instructor, explained the goal of this career study. “Students will get personal experience in the field of broadcasting and become familiar with career opportunities.” 20

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Electronic Technology In Basic Electronic Technology the student learns the skills essential for him to successfully enter into the electronic field. In the first year course, Basic Electricity, the student studies basic electricity, circuit analysis, tubes and power supplies. In his second year course, Basic Electronics, amplifiers, oscillators, transistors, and receivers are covered. Time is also devoted to job preparation. Mr. Andrew Reid and Mr. Brock are the teachers in this program. 19

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Comprehensive Musicianship Mr. Bruce Frazier, Mr. Melvin Lewis, and Miss Wanda Rickets are the teachers in the Comprehensive Musicianship program. The goal of this program is to prepare the student to enter college as a music major. Courses in piano, music literature, harmony and ear training are presently being offered. Thirty-six students were enrolled in the program this year. They were able to take advantage of the de- partment’s special equipment — a piano laboratory, an electronic music studio, and a music library. Plans are now in Drogress for a course in electronic music and a course in Black music in America. 21