Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Mrs. Peacock observes as her Art III students work on their individual art projects. This work of art by Becky Young and Pat Lee was displayed in Shoney’s window for Christmas last year. In order to introduce the student to design, proportion, composi¬ tion, and individuality in all areas of the visual arts, any interested student may take Art I. The curriculum of this course includes life drawing and painting, printmaking, weaving, jewelry, and ceremics. Art II is a study in depth of the principles learned in Art I. The same projects are offered, but the student concentrates more on perfecting his study in drawing, composition, the crafts, and design. In order that the student may work in depth in a given area if he so desires, Art III is offered. This is a course for students who have done satisfactory work in the first two years of art. The student is to plan his own program from a list of areas given. He is required to do life drawings and paintings, design incrafts of some nature, ceramics or sculpture. Three levels of art offered at I.H.S. Mrs. Jean Merchant Mr. Carl Miller Latin I, II, Air Force Junior ROTC English 10; Latin Club Advisor Mrs. Hazel Miller Model School Secretary Miss Jeanne Olive Guidance Counselor 42

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Additions to Science Department brings innovation Chemistry students concentrate on how to solve equations. New ideas were used in the science department this year with the addition of new teachers and equipment. The chemistry classes received new lab materials to meet the needs of those students. The three biology classes used a team teaching technique which the students seemed to enjoy much more than the tradi¬ tional class. Mr. Alexander is using the outdoor lab extensively with his advanced biology students. This procedure is new and is opening new avenues for future classes. Mr. Alexander and his physics class erected a pendulum over the Independence “I” in the mall. This took a great deal of time and planning on the part of many people. This was a gift from them to the school Fourth period physics students study the board fields of light, mechanics, and electricity and magnetism, along with some mo¬ dern physics. The pendulum shows Patriots the rotation of the earth. Mr. Bruce McGraw Independent Study Specialist in English and Social Studies. Senor Luis Manrique Spanish II, III, IV; Spanish Club Advisor. Mr. Morgan McKinney Drafting 1,11 Industrial Arts; Construction Trades. Mrs. Chauncey Maxwell Registrar. 41

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Mrs. Doris Parker Bookkeeping I, II, III; Typing II, Future Business Leaders of America Advisor Mrs. Gail Peacock Art I, II, III; Art Club Advisor Mr. John Phaff English 11, 12, World History, Theater; Key Club Advisor Mr. Gary Pierce Drivers Education; Head BasebaLl Coach, Assistant Football Coach P.E. develops students mentally and physically Physical education is that phase of education which, through the medium of motor activities, guides the individual in the successful solution of the presistent problems of living. It is directed, purposeful activities concerned directly or indirectly with body movement. Desirable traits and skills, wholesome interests, attitudes, and appreciations are developed through a variety of learning experiences. The Physical Education classes include instruction in new activities, reviewing of old activities, and the develop¬ ment and improvement of skills and techniques. A variety of different activities helps to build a varied program. Through these activities a student obtains exercise, compe¬ tition, a feeling of accomplishments, and a chance to get along with others. They develop an understanding and appreciation of the various activities, and instill a whole¬ some attitude toward active participation now and in the future. Boys in Physical Education often warm up a game of basketball. Girls in first period Physical Education class start the day with warm-up- exercises. Students enjoy practicing on the tram-