Independence High School - Spirit Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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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-

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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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Students in French Class acquire a basic conversational vocabulary, placing much emphasis on conversational patterns. Spanish II classes are carried on only in Spanish. The students study dialogues containing the vocabulary and the structure and conjugation of verbs in different tenses. I.H.S. students offered a variety of languages A total of seventeen hours of foreign language instruction are offered daily to students at Independence Senior High. Five teachers comprise the foreign language department, which offers to students a four-year program in French and Spanish, and a three-year program in Latin. Fifth-year studies are expected to be added, as the occasion arises. Eight courses in Spanish, levels 1-4, are offered under Senor Luis Manrique, a native of Lima, Peru, and Senora Ann Brown. Six courses in French, levels 1-4, are offered by Mesdames Irene Clark and Kay Golden. Mrs. Jean Merchant is teaching three levels of Latin this year. Such activities as fiestas, soirees, and Roman banquets enrich foreign-language studies for students through club participation. In Latin I, much emphasis is placed on the study of English derivatives - prefixes, suffixes, and word roots. Mrs. Morie Pruden English 12; Declaration Advisor Mr. John Rea World History, Psychology, Sociology, Reading Improvement; Wrestling Coach Mr. Robert Quillen Horticulture, Construction Trades; Photography Club Advisor. Mrs. Lennie Sever Typing I; FBLA Advisor 44