Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Mr. Arnold Cardell Auto-Mechanics I, II Mrs. Irene Clark French I, II, III, IV; French Club Advisor Mr. Joe Coulter Athletic Director, Physical Education II, III; Varsity Basketball Coach Miss Janette Cox United States History, World History Data Processing and Cosmetology the vocational program at Independence. Included are graphic and industrial communications, construction trades, drafting, electronics, auto mechanics and cosmetology. All these areas are equipped as nearly as possible to approximate the machines and devices used in industry. Other important parts of the total vocational program are horticulture and home economics. These courses are also well planned to provide realistic experience for the students. Students in Cosmetology practice applying permanents, cutting, styling, shampooing, setting and bleaching or coloring of the hair. 3 $ — Drafting is designed to acquaint students with the basic elements of drafting procedures and techniques, and the drafting industry. Each Data Processing Machine is introduced to the student, and the students learn to program, operate, and run each of the six machines. 35

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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

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Mr. Blake Deal Distributive Education; D.E.C.A. Advisor. Mr. Michael Deane Orientation; Sophomore Class and International Rela¬ tions Club Advisor. Miss Francis Freeland U.S. History, World History, English 11. Miss Maxine Gibson Algebra I, Geometry Senior Math. Team Teaching used in English SAT Students with high ability and interest in English make up the Special Abilities and Talents Course at Independence. The course is an introduction to World Literature beginning with mythology and Greek drama, and including authors from Ho¬ mer to Orwell. Ten representative novels are covered, and other literary types are studied in detail. It also includes language and composition studies. This year team teaching was used in the course. Students for the English Lab course are carefully selected on the basis of their ability and teacher’s recommendation. This class is ungraded and contains sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Sophomores discuss poetry, short stories, and novels in English. Miss Smith and Mr. Kale, team teachers for 11th grade SAT discuss a question. 36