John Wesley North High School - Aurora Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Changes Color Arts — The Arts were actively pursued dt North during the 1984-1985 school year. Major changes in the school resulted in an uncommon en- thusiasm from the students in the Fine Arts and Industrial Arts depart- ment. It was the year of new teachers for North fine arts. The drama and band curricula were simultaneously res- tructured as Ms. Michelle Freguson and Mr. Charles Craig, respectively, took charge. FINE ARTS INDUSTRIAL ARTS The space created by Mrs. Joan Ap- pleford ' s departure from North drama after the 1983-1984 school year was ef- fectively filled by Ms. Ferguson. Combmmg longterm substitute credentials with a back- ground in theater and TV, Ms. Fer- guson brought a new energy to her theater classes. Although my ways are drastically different from Mrs. Appleford ' s, I really felt welcomed by the students, she pleasingly claimed. She also ventured to say, I ' d like to see a TV class at North. After making a particularly embarrass- ing, ofl-the-wall joke, Mr. Craig lowers his head as the class laughs. Ivlr. Craig was fam- ous around campus for his peculiar sense of humor. When asked if he had faced much difficulty in taking Mr. Gary Locke ' s place as band director, Mr. Craig resoundingly replied, Nol f-Ie ex- plained, Mr. Locke had the same goal that I have now — to create the best music program for North. The students realize this. That was a cor- rect assessment of Blue Star Regi- ment students ' feelings. Dave Ball commented, Mr. Craig is an awe- some band director. Questioned about his plans, Mr. Craig envi- sioned, I want a band program with more numbers, more stu- dents and definitely more money. The Industrial Arts department involved students in large-scale projects during the 1984-1985 school year. Through this active participation, Mr. Bill Bains pointed out, We ' re develop- ing skills that these students will use later on in life. One school project that Mr. Bains ' woodshop students worked on dur- ing the year was the building of a new weight room next to the track field. Rich Lawton evaluated, This project is really a worthwhile exper- ience. ••• Situated next to the track field, the new weight n jom wa. ; unknown to most students. It was built with the help of tvlr. Bains ' advanced woodshop classes. Instructing a 5th period student in the rudi ments of cabinet making, Mr. Bains explains the importance of precision sanding. Wood I stu- dents often made useful household items in class 210 academics

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What a way to spend a Thursday night! Bill Receiving help on a Work Experience work Nehring conscientiously stacks coffee cups dur- sheet is Denise Gailey. Students were required t ing his shift at the Bear Flag Cafe. come into class one period per week. career-business ed., rop, work exp. 209

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jp ....... .jamm imm w Feverishly styling Cathy Block ' s hair, Ms. Fer- guson tries to get the cast ready before opening night of the winter play, Murder Takes the Stage. Diana Pierzak, part of the stage crew, observes with interest. Lining up a board on a table saw, Larry Sullivan shows Derrick Wheatley how to cut it to precise length. The table saw was lust one of many expen- sive pieces of eguipment in the wood shop. I electives-fine arts, industrial arts 211