Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Col. Robert Ball Aerospace Education Instructor, Air Force Junior ROTC Mrs. Pat Bauman Secretary of Guidance Department; Lettergirls Advisor Mrs. Bobbie Berry In-Service Education Miss Dell Bethune Shorthand I, II, Office Machines to aid students in Independent Study Mr. McGraw often confers with students concerning Independent Study. Mrs. Agurs is in charge of the math and science portion of independent study. With available equipment, many students can use the Audio-Visual Room simultaneously without disturbing each other. The Audio-Visual Department is that section of the Learning Resources Center which deals with the acquisi¬ tion, preparation, storing and circula¬ tion of films, tape recordings, and record players. In addition to carrying on the traditional program of supplying materials for teachers, the Audio-Visual Department supplies these materials for individual students. The obtaining of these materials was the larger part of the work this year. 33

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The library provides individual carrolls so that students may study efficiently. Library andaudo-visual materials combine “Miss Wheeler keeps the Independence Learning Resource Center in good work¬ ing order.” The Learning Resources Center combines a traditional library and audio-visual program with the newer concept of independent study. A staff of media, materials, and subject specialists is available to aid students and teachers in the location and effective use of educational materials. Students in the independent study program may take courses offered in the curriculum as well as courses not currently available. The purposes of independent study are to allow each student to proceed at his own rate of speed, to study materials and subjects of special interest, and to develop a responsibility for his own learning. Independent study is for those students who need extra help, or who want to study courses that are not offered. A student should ask himself, “What do I need to know?”, What do I want to learn?” and “What do I already know?” — before he begins study in a subject. Each student keeps a daily logbook and a bibliography of resources. Independence is the only school in this area of the country examining independent study for everyone. Mr. Troy Abernathy Audio-Visual Specialist; Advisor to Audio-Visual Club Mrs. Willa Agurs Learning Resources Center-Independent Study; Math, Science Mr. Roy Alexander Senior Science, Physics, Biology; Outdoor Activities Club Advisor Miss Judith Aydlett Algebra II, Geometry, Algebra-Trigonometry; Pep Club Advisor 32

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Cabinet making deals with the refinements of working with wood, safety in the use of machinery, and instruction in the use of specialized tools. Boys in Auto Mechanics learn engine overhaul and repair, electrical system repair, replacement of parts and fuel and braking systems. In Electronics the student learns about electrical tests and measurement, current capacitors, and resistance. New areas of vocational training include Two new courses were added to the vocational department this year. These are data processing and cosmetology. Their addition has provided Independence with one of the most comprehensive vocational programs in the area. Other vocational classes at Independence take up a large area. Included in the cooperative area are Distributive Education, Cooperative Office Occupations, and Industrial Cooperative Training. These three courses offer the student on-the-job training and practical experience as well as related classroom Typing I is designed to develop the student’s ability to operate and use the typewriter correctly and efficiently. Mrs. Ann Brown Spanish I, English 10 Mr. Warren Burgess Industrial Cooperative Training I, II; Co-Sponsor VICA Miss Vivian Burke Humanities; Marshal Advisor Mrs. Revone Campbell English 11, English Lab; Majorette Advisor work. Students in the Business Education area are given an opportunity to become proficient in office skills. The depart¬ ment is well equipped with manual and electric typewriters, adding machines, duplicating and mimeographing equipment, transcribing machines, and a shorthand dictation lab. The students in this area are prepared to hold full-time jobs in the business world upon graduation. Trade and industrial education classes make up a vital part of 34