Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Industrial Arts, taught by Mr. McKin¬ ney, is referred to as the “gateway to modern technology.” Drafting, the foun¬ dation to this technical world, is taught in preparation for life. Independence is fortunate in having a varied assortment of equipment which includes a drafting room and a blue printing machine. Industrial Arts also includes the course taught in wood lab. Donald Fuller and James Hardy work on a broken television set. The auto mechanics students overhaul an old engine. Vocational classes at Independence in¬ clude home economics, graphic arts, brick masonry, carpentry, and mechanics. These courses are to prepare the student for the years after his graduation. These courses are new to the regular school curriculum. Students in most of these courses receive three credits for graduation. After the first semester, the student is able to specialize in the phase of the course which interests him most. These students demonstrate the necessary skills of brick masonry. Mr Jacumin s students practice skills in graphic arts.

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Fulbright Scholar teaches at Independence Mrs. Jean Merchant English 12; Latin I, II, III Mrs. Doris Parker Bookkeeping I, II Typewriting II Mrs. Marian Miller Algebra II; Alegbra- Trigonometry; Functions Mr. Gary Pierce Orientation Miss Jean Olive Guidance Counselor Mr. Haywood Polk World History Government Mrs. John Oehler English Lab, English 10 Mrs. Morie Pruden English 12; Drama Although being in the first year of a new school, the language depart¬ ment was an exemplary one. Spanish and French are taught on four levels and Latin is taught for three years. The modern languages are taught by the conversational approach. Tape re¬ corders and native tapes used in labs enable the students to perfect pro¬ nunciation of the languages. National language contests were entered in the spring. Senior Manrique, a native of Peru, joined our language department through Fulbright Scholarship. Mrs. Clark’s French class listens to proper French pronunciation on the tape recorder. Mrs. Merchant’s second period Latin class reviews its Latin reading. Senor Manrique exhibits his friendly style.

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Vocational department trains students To provide opportunity for all students to become proficient in office skills, is the main purpose of our Business Education de¬ partment. There are many types of full-time jobs that business students are prepared to hold. Students who wish to earn mon¬ ey to further their education will find the courses in the business department of great value. The department is well equip¬ ped with manual and electric typewriters, adding machines, duplicating and mimeographing equipment, transcribing ma¬ chines, and a shorthand dictation lab. These students improve typing skills in Mrs. Parker’s Typing II class. Miss Bethune’s shorthand class take dictation. Mr. Robert Quillen Carpentry and Masonry Miss Martha Jo Smith English 11 Mrs. Blanche Ray Special Education; Psychology Mr. Steve Starling Science, Physics Mr. John Rea English, Psychology, World History Miss Gail Thomas Art Miss Nelda Reynolds English 11, 12 Miss Anne Wheeler Librarian 82